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Posted by Qrybaby2 pts Thursday, December 3, 2015

12 Words Only K-Pop Fans Will Understand

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1. Bias

Definition: Your favorite idol member or a celebrity.

How it's used: G-Dragon is my ultimate bias.


2. Aegyo

Definition: A trait that is characterized by charm and cuteness.

How it's used: No wonder everyone loves her, she has so much natural aegyo!

3. Stan

Definition: Fans that exhibit obsessive behaviors for a celebrity. Originates from Eminem's song, "Stan," which portrays an obsessive fan.

How it's used: Guilty as charged. I'm an EXO stan.

4. Sasaeng

Definition: Extreme fans that stalk and intentionally invade the privacy of a celebrity. They are also known to commit selfish and obsessive acts that put other lives in danger.

How it's used: I heard Super Junior got into a car accident because of the crazy sasaengs tailgating them home.

5. Daebak

Definition: An expression exclaiming how great and awesome something is.

How it's used: Daebak! That performance was awesome! 


6. Selca

Definition: A selfie.

How it's used: My girlfriend's phone is just filled with selcas.

7. All-kill

Definition: When a K-Pop song tops all of the major music charts at the same time.

How it's used: miss A just got an all-kill with their comeback single.

8. Fan Service

Definition: An act by a celebrity to please fans.

How it's used: SHINee members like to get intimate with each other as fan service.

9. Skinship

Definition: An act that describes intimate touching. A normal act in Korean culture even between platonic, same-sex relationships.

How it's used: I think BTS members are addicted to skinship.

10. Fighting / Hwaiting

Definition: An expression of encouragement to say "Do you best" or "Good luck."

How it's used: Good luck on your exam. Fighting!

11. Fanwar

Definition: Internal arguments within the community about idol groups.

How it's used: The fanwars between the these groups are ridiculous!

12. Fandom

Definition: Community of fans for a particular idol group or member.

How it's used: The fandom of Super Junior is known as ELF. It stands for Everlasting Friends.


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  1. misc.
  2. BIAS
  3. AEGYO
  4. STAN
  5. SASAENG
  6. DAEBAK
  7. SELCA
  8. ALL KILL
  9. FAN SERVICE
  10. FANWAR
  11. FANDOM
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