Korean Slang 258. 포카

Korean Slang 258. 포카 — A collectible photo card.

포카 (poka)

What 포카 means

A collectible photo card.

When Koreans use it

Talk about small photo cards, often featuring idol-group members.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 앨범에 누구 포카 나왔어?

B: 내 최애 나왔어!

English

A: Whose card was in your album?

B: My favorite member!

Use it with care

Short for 포토 카드. In fandom, it usually means a collectible card featuring an artist.

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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