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What does anti mean?
An anti-fan — someone who doesn't just dislike an idol or group, but follows them closely enough to drag them daily. Short for 'anti-fan,' a concept that's been baked into K-pop culture since the early 2000s and occasionally crosses into genuinely dangerous behaviour.
"The antis showed up in the comments two seconds after the teaser dropped."
Origin
Shortened from Korean 안티팬 (antipaen, 'anti-fan'), itself borrowed from English. The concept gained Western recognition through K-pop coverage in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does "anti" mean in fandom?
An anti is someone who actively hates a specific idol or group and makes that hatred their whole personality.
How do you use "anti" in a sentence?
"Ignore the antis flooding the comments."
What's the difference between an anti and a normal critic?
An anti goes beyond disliking — they build an identity around hating the idol or group and campaign against them.
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