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anti-fan
What does anti-fan mean?
Someone who actively dislikes an idol or group and expresses it through criticism, harassment, or hostile campaigns. A staple negative figure in fandom culture.
"An anti-fan once sent poisoned drinks to an idol."
Origin
English 'anti-' + 'fan', calqued from Korean 안티팬.
Frequently asked questions
What is an anti-fan?
An anti-fan is someone who actively hates a celebrity or group and expresses that hostility through criticism, harassment, or organized negative campaigns.
Where does the term anti-fan come from?
It's an English coinage that mirrors the Korean word 안티팬 (antifaen), long used in K-pop culture to describe hostile pseudo-fans.
Are anti-fans the same as haters?
They overlap, but anti-fans are typically more obsessive and sustained than casual haters, sometimes going to extreme or dangerous lengths.
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