Korean Slang 253. 팬심

Korean Slang 253. 팬심 — A fan's affection and loyalty.

팬심 (paensim)

What 팬심 means

A fan's affection and loyalty.

When Koreans use it

Describe the feelings that make someone support a favorite artist or creator.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 왜 또 공연 가?

B: 팬심이지. 매번 좋아.

English

A: Why go to the show again?

B: Fan love. I enjoy it every time.

Use it with care

Combines 팬 and 마음 심. Refers to affection as a fan; often used in 팬심으로 or 팬심이 생기다.

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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