Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fan Fiction" in Korean
“Fan Fiction” in Korean is 팬픽 (pronounced "paenpik").
팬픽
paenpik
Usage & Context
Fan fiction (팬픽) is creative writing by fans featuring K-pop idols in fictional scenarios. A large community of Korean and international fan fiction writers share their work on various platforms.
Example Sentence
그 팬픽은 수십만 명의 독자를 보유한 인기 작품이다.
That fan fiction is a popular work with hundreds of thousands of readers.
How to use 팬픽 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fan Fiction” is 팬픽, romanized as paenpik.
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 팬픽.
Pronunciation Guide
For 팬, say "Paen" like 'pan' but with a slightly more open 'a' sound, similar to 'pen'. For 픽, say "Pik" like 'pick'. The stress is on "paen".
More Example Sentences
Describing the genre of a fan fiction.
이 팬픽은 아이돌 멤버들을 주인공으로 한 로맨스 소설이에요.
This fan fiction is a romance novel featuring idol members as protagonists.
Sharing a personal anecdote about writing fan fiction.
저는 어릴 때 좋아하는 아이돌 그룹으로 팬픽을 많이 썼어요.
When I was young, I wrote a lot of fan fiction about my favorite idol group.
Discussing the potential evolution of fan fiction.
인기 있는 팬픽은 나중에 웹툰이나 드라마로 제작되기도 해요.
Popular fan fiction sometimes gets adapted into webtoons or dramas later.
Cultural Context
팬픽 is a portmanteau of 'fan' and 'fiction,' widely used in Korea. It's a significant part of K-pop fan culture, where fans write stories featuring their favorite idols, often exploring various genres from romance to fantasy. While some 팬픽 remains within fan communities, exceptionally popular works can sometimes gain mainstream attention or even inspire official content, showcasing the creative power of fandom.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
팬픽 작가
fan fiction writer
팬픽 읽다
to read fan fiction
팬픽 쓰다
to write fan fiction
Related Expressions
팬아트
paenateu
fan art
팬덤 문화
paendeom munhwa
fandom culture
소설
soseol
novel, fiction
2차 창작
icha changjak
secondary creation (fan-created works)
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