Have you ever wondered if there’s a Korean version of “OT7” or “OT8”?
Actually, expressions like OT7 / OT8 / OT9 are mainly used by international K-POP fans.
Korean fans usually use the word “올팬 (olpaen)”, pronounced like “all-fan.”
Today, let’s look at what 올팬 means and learn some phrases you can use on social media!
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What Does 올팬 (All-Fan) Mean?
올팬 (olpaen) is simply the Korean phonetic spelling of the English phrase “all-fan.”
In other words—it’s originally English!
<Korean Tips>
- Korean doesn’t have long vowel sounds, so all becomes ol.
- Korean also doesn’t have the “f” sound, so it becomes p.
→ That’s why fan is pronounced paen (펜) in Korean.
Meaning:
An 올팬 is someone who loves every single member of a group—
someone who just can’t choose one bias.
It’s very close to the Japanese idea of being a 箱推し (hako-oshi).
It can also mean
“I have a bias, but honestly… I love everyone.”
- 저는 올팬이에요. — “I’m an all-fan.”
- 올팬인데 최애는 지민! — “I’m an all-fan, but my bias is Jimin!”
OT7 vs. 올팬 — What’s the Difference?
The difference between “OT7/OT8/OT9” and “올팬” is mainly how specific the number is.
- OT7: Loving all 7 members of a group
(For BTS it makes sense; for SEVENTEEN it would be OT13.) - 올팬: Loving everyone in the group, regardless of how many members they have
OT◯ is mostly used by international fans,
while 올팬 is commonly used in Korean fandom culture.
They both mean “I love all the members,” just expressed differently.
What Does “OT7 / OT8 / OT9” Mean?｜K-POP Fan Term Explained
Common 올팬 Phrases on SNS
Now that you know what 올팬 means,
here are some copy-and-paste phrases you can use on SNS!
- 저는 올팬이에요. 멤버 전부 사랑해요!
jeoneun olpaen-ieyo. member jeonbu saranghaeyo!
→ I’m an all-fan. I love every member! - 올팬이라 매 컴백 때마다 심장이 바쁘다…
olpaen-ira mae keombaek ttaemada simjangi bappeuda…
→ As an all-fan, every comeback is stressful (in a good way)… - 올팬이라서 누구 나와도 행복해요.
olpaen-iraseo nugu nawado haengbokhaeyo.
→ I’m happy no matter who appears—because I’m an all-fan. - 올팬이지만 오늘 영상은 ○○한테 치였어요.
olpaen-ijiman oneul yeongsangeun ○○hante chiyeosseoyo.
→ I’m an all-fan, but today’s video wrecked me because of ○○… - 올팬인데 왜 이렇게 ○○가 눈에 띄지?
olpaen-inde wae ireoke ○○ga nune ttwiji?
→ I’m an all-fan, but why is ○○ standing out so much lately…? - 올팬인데 요즘은 태형이 자꾸 눈에 들어와…
olpaen-inde yojeumeun Taehyeong-i jakku nune deureowa…
→ I’m an all-fan, but lately Taehyung keeps catching my eye…
Why So Many K-POP Fans Become All-Fans
A lot of K-POP fans end up becoming 올팬—
even if they start with a clear bias!
Common reasons include:
- Reality shows/interviews make every member lovable
- Center positions change depending on the song
- Group chemistry is strong, and everyone is close
- Many members have powerful pre-debut or hardship stories
- Supporting one member naturally leads to supporting the whole group
And honestly, K-POP groups are made of the most talented trainees.
It’s no surprise that every member ends up being charming.
Sample Sentences to Remember 올팬
- 저는 올팬이에요.
I’m an all-fan. - 올팬인데 최애는 지민입니다.
I’m an all-fan, but my bias is Jimin. - 저 친구는 완전 올팬이야!
She’s a total all-fan!
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