what is an idol
An idol is an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed or any person or thing regarded with admiration, adoration, or devotion.More specific terms include: Teen idol, a popular celebrity worshipped by teenagers. 2  Japanese idol, a heavily promoted and merchandised singer or actor, a model that will later heavily influence the conception of idol in the popular culture of other Asian countries such as: Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and China. 3  K-pop idol.