Korean Slang 261. 홈마

Korean Slang 261. 홈마 — A dedicated fan-site photographer.

홈마 (homma)

What 홈마 means

A dedicated fan-site photographer.

When Koreans use it

Refer to someone who runs a fan account or site and regularly shares photos of a favorite artist.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 이 사진 누가 찍었어?

B: 팬사이트 홈마가 찍었대.

English

A: Who took this photo?

B: A fan-site photographer, apparently.

Use it with care

Short for 홈페이지 마스터. In idol fandom, it commonly refers to a fansite owner who takes artist photos.

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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