Korean word

팬

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaen

Meaning

  • nounfan

Example

저는 그 가수의 팬이에요.cheo neun keu ka su ui pae ni e yo

I'm a fan of that singer.

Illustration for 팬 (fan)

More examples

콘서트에서 열성 팬들을 많이 봤어요.kon seo teu e seo yeol seong paen deu reul ma ni pwa sseo yo

I saw many ardent fans at the concert.

Core concept

A loyal supporter who stays interested in a favorite person or work.

Common phrases

  • 열성 팬yeol seong paen

    ardent fan

  • 팬클럽paen keul leop

    fan club

  • 팬 모임paen mo im

    fan gathering

Similar words

광팬kwangpaen: An extremely enthusiastic supporter who follows a favorite person or team closely.
열성팬yeolseongpaen: A deeply committed supporter who actively follows a favorite person, team, or work.
지지자chijija: A person who supports and helps a person, group, or idea.
덕후teoku: A person deeply absorbed in a hobby, with detailed knowledge and active involvement.

Definition in Korean

특정 인물이나 작품을 열심히 좋아하고 꾸준히 지지하는 사람을 이르는 명사.teuk jjeong in mu ri na chak pu meul yeol sim hi cho a ha go kku jun hi chi ji ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Korean supporter sense comes from English fan, shortened from fanatic.

Usage tips

  • English fan can also mean an appliance that moves air, but entertainment or sports context identifies a person who supports someone or something.

Other meanings

  • pannoun

Opposites

  • 안티antianti-fannoun

Related words

  • 팬클럽paenkeulleopfan clubnoun
  • 팬덤paendeomfandomnoun
  • 팬미팅paenmitingfan meetingnoun

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