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samchon fan
SAM-chon FAN · noun · slang
An 'uncle fan,' an older male fan with spending power.
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An older male fan, outside the typical youth demographic, who follows (usually female) idols and often spends generously. Their support can significantly boost sales.
“The samchon fans single-handedly funded that birthday ad.”
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samchon fan In A Sentence
The samchon fans single-handedly funded that birthday ad.
Origin & Usage
Korean 삼촌 (samchon), 'uncle', + English 'fan'.
People Also Ask
What is a 'samchon fan'?
It is an 'uncle fan', an older male fan of usually younger female idols, known for having disposable income and spending generously on their favorites.
Where does the term 'samchon fan' come from?
'Samchon' is the Korean word for uncle (삼촌), combined with the English 'fan' to describe this older male fan demographic.
Why do samchon fans matter in K-pop?
Their spending power can significantly boost album sales, streaming, and fund-raised fan projects like birthday ads.
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