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덕후

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Super fan / K-culture enthusiast

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What it means

덕후 is a Korean adaptation of the Japanese 오타쿠 (otaku) — someone who is deeply passionate about a specific fandom or hobby. In K-pop context, it specifically refers to a devoted idol fan.

References Naver Korean Dictionary ↗ 국립국어원 표준국어대사전 ↗ Wikipedia ↗
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