팬 (paen) · 안티 (an-ti, anti)
팬 refers to someone who likes and supports a person or thing, while 안티 refers to someone who dislikes or opposes them.
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A person who likes and supports someone or something, especially celebrities or sports teams
When to use
Supporting celebrities, Cheering sports teams, Hobby enthusiasm
The nuance
팬 is used to express positive feelings and support. It fits when someone is passionate and loyal toward the liked subject.
A person who holds negative feelings toward someone or something and criticizes or opposes them
When to use
Criticizing celebrities, Forming negative public opinion, Opposing rival teams
The nuance
안티 is used to express dislike or opposition. It is the opposite of 팬 and fits when criticizing or disliking the subject.
나는 BTS의 열렬한 팬이다.
na-neun btsui yeol-ryeol-han paen-i-da., na neun btsui yeol ryeol han paen i da.
팬 means a person who likes and supports, so it is appropriate when liking BTS.
나는 BTS의 안티이다.
na-neun btsui an-ti-i-da., na neun btsui an ti i da.
안티 means a person with negative feelings toward a subject, so it fits when disliking BTS.
그는 축구팀의 팬이 아니라 안티이다.
geu-neun chuk-gu-tim-ui paen-i a-ni-ra an-ti-i-da., geu neun chuk gu tim ui paen i a ni ra an ti i da.
팬 and 안티 are opposite feelings, so if he dislikes the soccer team, 안티 is correct.
나는 가수의 안티 팬이다.
na-neun ga-su-ui an-ti paen-i-da., na neun ga su ui an ti paen i da.
‘안티 팬’ is contradictory. 팬 means liking, 안티 means disliking; they cannot be used together.
팬들은 콘서트에서 가수를 응원한다.
paen-deul-eun kon-seo-teu-e-seo ga-su-reul eung-won-han-da., paen deul eun kon seo teu e seo ga su reul eung won han da.
팬 means supporters of the liked subject, so it is natural.
안티들은 가수를 응원한다.
an-ti-deul-eun ga-su-reul eung-won-han-da., an ti deul eun ga su reul eung won han da.
안티 means opponents or dislikers, so saying they cheer is inappropriate.
그는 연예인 팬클럽에 가입했다.
geu-neun yeon-ye-in paen-keul-reop-e ga-ip-haess-da., geu neun yeon ye in paen keul reop e ga ip haess da.
팬클럽 is a group of fans, so it fits with 팬.
그는 연예인 안티클럽에 가입했다.
geu-neun yeon-ye-in an-ti-keul-reop-e ga-ip-haess-da., geu neun yeon ye in an ti keul reop e ga ip haess da.
안티클럽 is a group of opponents, so it fits when people with negative feelings gather.
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