fan service
Fan service is anything done mainly to please fans. In K-pop it means idols interacting with fans: waving, finger hearts,…
Intermediate
Tag: fandom
bias
In K-pop slang, your bias is your favorite member of a group. If you love a whole band but one…
Beginner
daebak
Daebak (대박) is a Korean exclamation that means “awesome,” “amazing” or “wow.” Literally it means something like “jackpot” or “big…
Intermediate
gatekeep
To gatekeep means to keep something to yourself, or to decide who “deserves” access to it. Online, it usually means…
Beginner
OTP
OTP stands for “one true pairing,” a fan’s absolute favorite romantic couple, usually from a TV show, book, game or…
Intermediate
headcanon
A headcanon is a fan’s personal belief about a story that the story itself never confirms. It’s true in your…
Intermediate