입덕 (ipdeok)
What 입덕 means
Becoming a fan.
When Koreans use it
Name the point when you started actively liking an artist, character, or other interest.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 언제 팬 됐어?
B: 이 노래 듣고 입덕했어.
English
A: When did you become a fan?
B: This song got me into them.
Use it with care
From entering 덕질. Often followed by 계기, meaning the thing that drew you in.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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