#fandom

Korean for 'awesome' or 'jackpot' — what you yell when something's incredible.

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

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

A collectible idol trading card hidden in albums — the lifeblood of K-pop merch trading.

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

Korean for 'you got this!' — a cheer of encouragement before something tough.

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

Performed cuteness — the baby voice, finger hearts, and pout idols do on demand.

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

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

Korean slang for a woman with a baby face but a glamorous, grown-up body.

The youngest member of a K-pop group — often the spoiled, hyped baby of the team.

Your favorite member in a K-pop group — the one you'd take a bullet for.

Your ultimate favorite — the group or bias you'd rank above all others.

The group's designated best-looking member — an actual assigned role, not just an opinion.

The member who keeps threatening to steal your bias spot.

Your ranked roster of favorites across every group you stan.

Korean for 'older brother' used by women — turned into stan-speak for an older male idol.