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visual shock
What does visual shock mean?
The stunned reaction fans have on first seeing an exceptionally good-looking idol. Often cited as the reason someone fell into a fandom.
"His visual shock at the fansign converted me instantly."
Origin
English 'visual' + 'shock', a fandom coinage.
Frequently asked questions
What does visual shock mean?
It's the stunned reaction fans have on first seeing an exceptionally good-looking idol, often the moment they fall into a fandom.
Why is it called visual shock?
In K-pop, 'visual' refers to a member's looks, so 'visual shock' captures the jolt of being caught off guard by how attractive an idol is.
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