Results for “sasaeng fan”

An obsessive, boundary-crossing fan who stalks idols — the dangerous extreme, not a compliment.

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

The 'tax' of stealing a bite of your friend's food without asking.

Polari for wonderful or marvellous — a blend of fabulous and fantastic with extra flourish.

An all-out hot-pink, hyper-glam aesthetic inspired by Barbie — head-to-toe fuchsia and unapologetic plastic fantasy.

An explosive shout of excitement meaning something is fantastic or thrilling.

Korean for 'older brother' used by men — fandom-speak for the elder male members.

Luxurious, high-class, or fancy — living or acting upscale; from bourgeois.

To support an artist obsessively and loyally — or the devoted fan who does it.

An icon is being an absolute icon — a queen serving exactly what fans love.

A fan who roots for two idols to be a couple — real or fully imagined.

Someone obsessively into anime, manga, or games — the original hardcore fan label from Japan.

Japanese for 'stop it', adopted by anime fans as a meme of mock protest.

Excellent, fantastic — 'you little ripper!' is pure Aussie joy.

Korean for 'older sister' used by women — fandom-speak for an older female idol.

The male counterpart to a waifu — a fictional man a fan claims as their ideal partner or favorite.

Japanese for 'idiot' or 'fool', adopted by anime fans as a playful insult.

A swing-music fan or hep jitterbug, often a white enthusiast soaking up Harlem jazz.

Korean for 'older sister' used by men — fandom-speak for an older female idol or fan.

A romanticized rural-fantasy aesthetic of baking bread, prairie dresses, gardens, and a simple cozy country life.

An unreleased or unidentified track in a DJ set that fans scramble to name.

The female character a fan loves most in a show — their personal pick for who the hero should choose.

Mature content — open to view.

A bit hungry — not starving, just fancying a snack.