Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bias (favorite member)" in Korean
“Bias (favorite member)” in Korean is 최애 (pronounced "Choeae").
최애
Choeae
Usage & Context
Your absolute favorite member in a K-pop group. 최애 (最愛, greatest love) is the Korean term equivalent to Japanese 推し (oshi). 최애가 누구예요? (Who is your bias?) is a standard conversation starter in fandom spaces. 최애가 바뀌다 (bias change) happens when a different member catches your attention.
Example Sentence
제 최애는 뷔예요. 목소리가 너무 매력적이에요.
My bias is V. His voice is so charming.
How to use 최애 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bias (favorite member)” is 최애, romanized as Choeae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 최애.
Pronunciation Guide
최 (choi) sounds like the 'choy' in 'boy'. 애 (ae) sounds like the 'eh' in 'bed'. Put them together: 'choy-eh'.
More Example Sentences
A K-pop fan enthusiastically talking about their favorite idol.
제 최애는 방탄소년단 지민이에요. 춤선이 정말 예뻐요.
My bias is BTS Jimin. His dance lines are truly beautiful.
Discussing a favorite track from a music album.
이번 앨범 최애곡은 'Dynamite'예요. 들을 때마다 기분이 좋아져요.
My favorite song from this album is 'Dynamite'. I feel good every time I listen to it.
A fan talking about their hobby of collecting items related to a beloved character.
저는 최애 캐릭터 굿즈를 모으는 걸 좋아해요. 방이 굿즈로 가득해요.
I like collecting merchandise of my favorite character. My room is full of merchandise.
Cultural Context
최애 (最愛) literally means 'greatest love' and is a widely used term in K-pop fandoms to denote one's absolute favorite member in a group. It's similar to the Japanese 'oshi'. Fans often ask '최애가 누구예요?' (Who is your bias?) as a common icebreaker. The term can also extend to a favorite song (최애곡), drama (최애 드라마), or character (최애캐). There's also 차애 (chaae), meaning 'second bias'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 최애 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
최애가 누구예요?
Who is your bias?
최애 바꾸지 마!
Don't change your bias!
내 최애는 영원할 거야.
My bias will be forever.
Related Expressions
차애
chaae
second bias
입덕
ipdeok
becoming a fan (literally 'entering the fandom')
덕질
deokjil
fan activities, fangirling/fanboying
최애캐
choeaekae
favorite character
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