덕밍아웃 (deongmingaut)
What 덕밍아웃 means
Revealing that you are a fan.
When Koreans use it
Describe letting others know about a fan interest you previously kept private.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 회사에서 팬인 거 말했어?
B: 응, 덕밍아웃했어.
English
A: Did you tell people at work you're a fan?
B: Yes, I finally said it.
Use it with care
A fandom adaptation of coming out. Do not equate the stakes with disclosing LGBTQ+ identity.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
