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List of terms used in fan fiction | Meanings of 빙의글, 홍일점, and 역하렘, and a summary of commonly used terms in Korean
This is a list of terms commonly used in fan fiction. We'll explain in easy-to-understand Japanese the Korean terms that frequently appear in K-POP fan fiction, such as 빙의글 (binguigeul), 홍일점 (hongiljeom), and 역하렘 (yeokharen).
List of terms used in fan fiction | Meanings of 빙의글, 홍일점, and 역하렘, and a summary of commonly used terms in Korean
table of contents
- What are terms used in fan fiction? A basic explanation.
- List of basic terms for fan fiction
- Korean terms commonly used in K-POP fan fiction
- Fan fiction settings and genre terminology
- Let's try using fanfiction terminology on FanPlus.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What are some terms that often appear in fan fiction? What do "빙의글" and "홍일점" mean?
A. "Dream novel terminology" refers to unique words used in dream novels and fan fiction. K-POP dream novels, in particular, often use terms derived from Korean, with 빙의글 (byeongiguru), 홍일점 (hongiljeom), and 역하렘 (yeokarem) being typical examples. Knowing the meaning of each term will be very helpful when searching for or writing such works.
1. What are terms used in fan fiction? A brief explanation of the basics.
Dream novels are a genre of fan fiction where the reader themselves appears as the protagonist. Among K-POP fans, many terms of Korean origin are used directly, which can be a little difficult for first-time readers. This page provides a summary and explanation of commonly used terms in dream novels.
2. A list of basic terms used in fan fiction.
| term | How to read | meaning |
| Fan fiction | Dream Novel |
Fan fiction novels in which the reader themselves appears as the heroine.
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| dream lord | Yumenushi |
The protagonist of a fan fiction (a character that serves as an avatar for the reader)
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| Dream girl | Yumejoshi |
A general term for female fans who enjoy fan fiction.
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| Situation (Situation) |
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The setting of the story. Examples include "nursing scenario" and "childhood friend scenario."
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| Only red one | This is what I'm saying. |
The setting features a female protagonist surrounded by male characters.
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| Reverse Harem | Gyakuharem |
A romantic setting where a female protagonist is surrounded by multiple men.
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| Obsessive type | suffocation |
A genre of works depicting intense attachment to another person.
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| doting type | Dekiaikei |
A sweet genre of stories depicting the love interest who dotes on the protagonist.
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| Completed | Kanketsuzumi |
Works whose stories have already been completed
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| short story | Tanpen | Short works that are completed in one to a few episodes. |
| Feature film | Chōhen | A long series spanning many episodes |
3. Korean terms commonly used in K-POP fan fiction
In K-POP fan fiction communities, terms of Korean origin are sometimes used as they are. Being able to read them greatly expands the enjoyment.
| Korean terminology | How to read | Meaning in Japanese |
| I'm here | Byung-i-guru |
This refers to a "possession novel," a type of fan fiction where the reader becomes possessed by the protagonist. It has roughly the same meaning as the Japanese "dream novel."
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| homepage | Hong Il-jeom |
The setting is a group of men with only one woman. It has the same meaning as the Japanese expression "kouitten" (紅一点).
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| Home | Yokalem |
The Korean expression for "reverse harem." A setting where a female protagonist is surrounded by multiple men.
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| Home | Tanpyon | About short stories |
| Home | Champion | About a long novel |
| Sorry | Wanggyeol | Completed |
| 연재중 | Young Jae-joong | Ongoing series |
| 여주 | Yeoju |
female protagonist
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| Home | Namjoo |
The male protagonist
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| 소꿉친구 | Socking | Childhood friend |
| 집착 | Djibchak | Attachment |
| 익애 | Ige | Doting |
4. Settings and Genre Terminology in Fan Fiction
There are many terms used to describe genres and settings in fan fiction. Please use this as a reference when searching for works.
| term | Meaning and characteristics |
| Childhood friend type |
A romance with someone you've known since childhood. The changing dynamics of your relationship are the highlight.
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| Social worker |
A fan fiction for adults set in the workplace.
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| Zaibatsu (financial conglomerate) |
This type of story features the sons and daughters of wealthy families and is particularly popular in Korean fan fiction.
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| Reactions |
A short story format depicting how the members react to a certain situation.
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| Fantasy tag |
Content in the form of tags that compiles fantasies about the main character on social media, etc.
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| Fantasy |
Unrealistic settings such as half-human, half-beast, reincarnation, and time travel.
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| The appeal of unexpected contrasts |
The premise is that they fall in love because of the contrast between their cool appearance and their personality.
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| Contract Relationship |
A classic trope: a relationship that begins as a contract transforms into true love.
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5. Let's actually use fanfiction terminology on FanPlus.
Once you've learned some fanfiction terminology, try searching for some actual works. **FanPlus** allows you to search by tags using terms like 빙의글 (binguigeul), 홍일점 (hongiljeom), and 역하렘 (yeokharen). It features fanfiction of popular groups like BTS, EXO, RIIZE, and TXT, and supports automatic Japanese translation, so you can enjoy it even if you don't understand Korean.
Learning the terminology will allow you to perform more precise searches, such as "홍일점 BTS fan fiction" or "집착 EXO 연재중".
👉 Try searching for fanfiction on FanPlus
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Do "빙의글" and "夢小説" mean the same thing?
A. They are used with almost the same meaning. Both refer to "novels in which the reader becomes possessed by or embodies the main character." 빙의글 is a Korean expression, while 夢小説 (dream novel) is a Japanese expression. In K-POP dream novel communities, both terms are used interchangeably.
Q2. Are "Hongiljeom" and "Hongiljeom" the same thing?
A. They mean the same thing. 홍일점 is the Korean pronunciation of "紅一点" (hongiljeom), and refers to a setting where there is only one woman in a male group. It's one of the most common settings in K-POP fan fiction.
Q3. Where are Korean terms used in fan fiction actually used?
A. These terms are used directly in tags and work descriptions on K-POP fan fiction platforms such as FanPlus. Learning these terms will make searching for works much smoother.
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