noun Pop Culture

Fanchant

/ˈfæn.tʃænt/ · noun · slang

The synchronized shout fans do during a song — usually the members' names in order.

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Definitions

1

An organized chant fans perform during specific parts of a song, typically calling out each member's name in order.

“Learn the fanchant before the concert or you'll be lost.”
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2

The act of doing that chant, as a verb in casual use.

“Everyone was fanchanting so loud you couldn't hear the intro.”
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An official, label-released call-and-response guide so the whole crowd shouts in unison.

“They dropped the official fanchant video a week before release.”
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Fanchant In A Sentence

memorizing the fanchant at 2am like it's an exam
the fanchant during the bridge gave me actual chills
nothing beats 20,000 people doing the fanchant in perfect sync

Origin & Usage

A K-pop concert tradition that became formalized in the 2010s, often with official fanchant guides released by labels; the compound is English fan-coined.

People Also Ask

What is a fanchant?

It's a synchronized chant fans shout during a song, usually the members' names in order, at specific timed moments.

How do you learn a fanchant?

Labels often release official fanchant videos, and fans post lyric-style guides showing exactly when to shout each part.

What does fanchant mean in K-pop?

It's the crowd's coordinated vocal participation during live performances — a core part of the concert experience.

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