What does 입덕 (ipdeok) mean?
- 입덕ipdeok
Becoming a fan / falling into it
Casual: friends and people younger than you
입덕 (ipdeok) is Korean fan slang for becoming a fan of someone or something, like falling into a fandom. You might say you "ipdeok-ed" after one music video or one drama scene. The verb is 입덕하다.
Where it comes from
입 means "to enter" and 덕 comes from 덕후 (deokhu), "devoted fan" or "geek". So 입덕 is literally "entering fandom".
How to use 입덕
Fans talk about their 입덕 계기, the moment or video that got them hooked, and share 입덕 영상, videos that make new fans. It is often used for K-pop, but works for any hobby: anime, a drama, an actor, even a sport.
There is a playful phrase 입덕 부정기, the "denial phase" when you insist you are not really a fan yet. The opposite of 입덕 is 탈덕 (taldeok), quitting being a fan.
It is casual slang. Friends, fan communities and social media are the right place for it.
Examples
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Telling a friend about a new group you love
Explaining how you got into a group
Asking another fan in a fan chat
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 입덕하다 | To become a fan | Verb form. |
| 입덕 계기 | What got you into it | Common question among fans. |
| 입덕 영상 | Gateway video | A clip that turns people into fans. |
| 입덕 부정기 | Denial phase | When you won't admit you are a fan yet. |
Questions learners ask
What does ipdeok mean in K-pop?
It means becoming a fan. If you say you 입덕했어 after a performance, you mean it made you a fan.
What is the opposite of ipdeok?
탈덕 (taldeok), which means quitting being a fan.
What is an ipdeok video?
An 입덕 영상 is a clip that tends to turn people into fans, like a great live stage or a funny variety moment.