Korean word

덕후

Pronunciation

Romanizationteoku

Meaning

  • nounsuperfan

Example

그는 아이돌 덕후야.keu neun a i dol teo ku ya

He's a huge fan of idols.

Illustration for 덕후 (superfan)

More examples

요즘은 덕후들이 모여 정보를 공유한다.yo jeu meun teo ku deu ri mo yeo cheong bo reul kong yu han da

Nowadays, superfans get together to share information.

Core concept

A person deeply absorbed in a hobby or interest, with detailed knowledge and active involvement.

Common phrases

  • 덕후 문화teo ku mun hwa

    fandom culture

  • 덕후 인증teo ku in jeung

    proof of superfan status

  • 마블 덕후ma beul teo ku

    Marvel superfan

Similar words

팬paen: A person who regularly supports a favorite person, team, or work.
매니아maenia: An enthusiast with strong interest and detailed knowledge in a particular field.
오타쿠otaku: A hobby devotee who develops specialized knowledge and often collects related items.

Definition in Korean

취미나 관심 분야에 매우 몰두하여 그 분야의 지식·수집·활동에 적극적인 사람chwi mi na kwan sim pu nya e mae u mol du ha yeo keu pu nya ui chi sik su jip hwal dong e cheok kkeuk jjeo gin sa ram

Word origin

This Korean slang term developed from Japanese otaku through Korean popular culture and now commonly refers to a deeply devoted fan.

Usage tips

  • It is often a positive self-description or compliment, but it is casual and may not suit formal situations.

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