성덕 (seongdeok)
What 성덕 means
A fan whose dream came true.
When Koreans use it
Celebrate a fan meeting their idol or reaching a special goal connected to their fandom.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 좋아하는 작가랑 대화했어!
B: 완전 성덕이네.
English
A: I talked to my favorite writer!
B: Fan dream come true!
Use it with care
Short for 성공한 덕후. It can include many kinds of meaningful fan experiences.
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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