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selca
What does selca mean?
A selfie — but specifically in K-pop fandom contexts. Short for 'self camera' (셀프 카메라). When an idol drops a selca on Weverse or Instagram, the fandom loses it instantly. 'Selca day' is the unofficial holiday where idols post selfies en masse.
"He posted a selca after months of radio silence, stan Twitter has not recovered."
Origin
Korean blend of 'self' + 'camera' (셀프 카메라 → 셀카), predating the English word 'selfie' in Korean usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does selca mean?
Selca is a Korean term for a selfie, used heavily by K-pop idols and their fans.
How do you use selca in a sentence?
"The idol posted a new selca backstage before the show."
Where does selca come from?
It's a Korean word for a self-taken photo, popularised through K-pop culture.
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