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noona fan
What does noona fan mean?
An older female fan who dotes on a younger male idol, drawn to his charms or maternal appeal. A well-recognized fan demographic.
"He has a huge noona fan base thanks to his boyish charm."
Origin
Korean 누나 (noona) + English 'fan'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'noona fan'?
It is an older female fan of a younger male idol, who often dotes on him with an affectionate, sometimes maternal energy.
Where does 'noona fan' come from?
'Noona' (누나) is the Korean word a male uses to address an older sister or older woman, combined with the English 'fan'.
How is it different from a samchon fan?
A noona fan is an older female fan of a young male idol, while a samchon (uncle) fan is an older male fan of a young female idol.
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