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fan service
What does fan service mean?
Actions idols perform specifically to please fans, such as hearts, aegyo, member interactions, or playful moments. Sometimes shortened to fanservice.
"That wink was pure fan service and it worked."
Origin
English 'fan service', from Japanese entertainment usage.
Frequently asked questions
What is fan service in K-pop?
Fan service is behavior idols do specifically to please fans, such as blowing hearts, doing aegyo, playful member interactions, or winks during performances.
Is fan service genuine or staged?
It's deliberately crowd-pleasing, so some of it is performed for effect, though it can also be a genuine expression of affection toward fans.
Where does the term fan service come from?
It comes from Japanese entertainment usage, where 'fan service' described content added purely to please the audience, later adopted in K-pop.
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