Pop
bias
What does bias mean?
Used as a casual measure of loyalty — to 'have a bias' means you're locked in on one member specifically rather than stanning the whole group equally.
"I love the group but I don't really have a bias, I'm OT7."
Origin
Borrowed from the English word 'bias' (a leaning or preference) into K-pop fandom English in the late 2000s; it became standard fan vocabulary as international stans adopted Korean-fandom framing.
Frequently asked questions
What does bias mean in K-pop?
It's your favorite member of a group — the one you stan hardest. Everyone in a fandom is expected to have one.
Is a bias always one person?
Usually yes, one member per group, but you can have a different bias in every group you stan.
What does bias mean in slang outside K-pop?
People borrow it to mean their favorite of any set — a favorite coworker, character, or even snack — often half-jokingly.
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