How to say actively fangirling or fanboying in Korean

Meaning

덕질 means being a very active fan of someone or something you love, like a singer, actor, character, or sports team. People use it when they watch videos, collect goods, go to events, or talk excitedly about their favorite thing. It is casual slang, so it is common in daily conversation but not very formal.

Example sentences

1. 아이돌 공연 보면서 덕질해요.

   I fangirl/fanboy while watching the idol's performance.

2. 친구랑 만화 캐릭터에 대해 덕질해요.

   I talk about my favorite manga character with my friend.

3. 음악회에서 좋아하는 가수 덕질했어요.

   I fangirled/fanboyled at the concert for my favorite singer.

4. 친구랑 만화 캐릭터 굿즈를 사러 가요.

   I go with a friend to buy goods of my favorite manga character.