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【K-POP Term Guide】What Does “Selca (셀카)” Mean? Popular Idol Poses & Hashtags
“Selca (셀카)” Means Selfie in K-POP Culture “Selca” is short for Self Camera. In Korean, 셀프 카메라 (self camera) is shortened to 셀카.The meaning is simply “selfie.” It’s not only used by idols—everyone in Korea uses the word selca in... -
K-POP Slang & Fandom Dictionary for Beginners: Bias, Ult, Photocard and More
Hi, it’s Ayaka here 👋 Today, I put together a helpful list of essential K-POP stan vocabulary— the words every fan eventually learns while falling deeper into the fandom. This guide includes:✔︎ English slang commonly used in internation... -
What Does “All-Fan (올팬)” Mean? Definition, Usage, and How It Differs from OT7 in K-POP
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.” Tod... -
What Does “OT7 / OT8 / OT9” Mean?｜K-POP Fan Term Explained
K-POP fans often use expressions like OT7, OT8, or OT9 on social media.If you’re new to the fandom, you might think, “What are these numbers?!”Don’t worry — here’s a simple guide to what OT means and how fans use it. What Does OT7 / OT8 ... -
What Does “최애 (Choi-ae)” Mean in K-Pop?How It’s Different from “Bias”
Today, I’m going to introduce how to say “oshi / favorite member” in Korean. When I went to a concert in Seoul for the first time, someone asked me during a photocard trade:“최애(チェエ) who?” — and I completely froze. I had studied Kore... -
What Is a K-POP “Teaser” (티저)? A Beginner-Friendly Guide
Hi, it’s Ayakim!Today, let’s learn another common K-POP fandom term. Have you ever experienced your bias’s comeback season?As the release date gets closer, timelines on X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok get more and more excited.And amo... -
What Does “Stan” Mean in K-POP? A Beginner’s Guide for Fans
If you’ve spent any time on K-POP Twitter or TikTok, you’ve probably seen phrases like “I stan BTS” or “She’s a NewJeans stan.”This little word “stan” shows up everywhere in fan culture—but what does it actually mean?Let’s take a closer ... -
What Is a Visual Member in K-POP? Meaning, Role, and Examples
Today, I’ll introduce the concept of the Visual Member in K-POP. Although all K-POP idols have attractive looks, the member with especially outstanding visuals is called the “Visual.” In this article, I’ll explain the meaning and role of... -
【K-POP Term】What Is a “Chiccam” (직캠)? Meaning, How to Enjoy It, and Famous Examples
Have you ever heard the word “chiccam” (직캠) in the K-POP fandom?If you’re new to K-POP, you might be thinking:“What on earth is a chiccam?!”Don’t worry—today I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about chiccams! The Meaning... -
[K-POP Term] Fansign (팬사) Explained: What It Means and How to Join
If you’ve been into K-POP for a while, you’ve probably heard the word “팬사” (paen-sa) floating around.And let’s be real—every fan has dreamed at least once about going to one. In this post, I’ll walk you through what a fansign actually ...
