Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fanboy" in Korean
“Fanboy” in Korean is 팬보이 (pronounced "paenboi").
팬보이
paenboi
Usage & Context
A male fan who is passionate about a K-drama or actor. Fanboys are equally dedicated to their favorite dramas and actors. They contribute to fan communities.
Example Sentence
그 드라마의 팬보이들이 많아!
There are many fanboys of that drama!
How to use 팬보이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fanboy” is 팬보이, romanized as paenboi.
Usage tip
Drama lines are memorable, but some expressions are emotional or exaggerated compared with everyday Korean.
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 팬보이.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '팬' (paen) like the English word 'pan'. '보이' (boi) sounds exactly like the English word 'boy'. Put them together: 'pan-boy'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the dedication of male K-pop fans.
그 아이돌 그룹의 팬보이들은 정말 열정적이야.
The fanboys of that idol group are really passionate.
A sister talking about her brother's celebrity crush.
우리 오빠는 특정 여배우의 팬보이야.
My older brother is a fanboy of a particular actress.
Observing the growing male viewership in K-dramas.
요즘은 드라마 팬보이들도 많아졌어.
These days, there are many drama fanboys too.
Cultural Context
While '팬보이' (paenboi) is a direct loanword from English, it's widely understood and used in K-pop and K-drama fandoms. It specifically refers to male fans, often implying a deep, sometimes obsessive, level of dedication. The term '팬' (paen) is a general term for 'fan' regardless of gender, and '팬덤' (paendeom) refers to the entire fandom.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 팬보이 for tone, because lines that sound natural in a scene can feel too emotional or direct in everyday Korean.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
열정적인 팬보이
passionate fanboy
아이돌 팬보이
idol fanboy
드라마 팬보이
drama fanboy
Related Expressions
팬
paen
fan (general term)
덕후
deokhu
otaku, hardcore fan (often used humorously)
팬심
paensim
fan's heart/devotion
팬걸
paengeol
fangirl
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