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최애 choe-ae
One's absolute, undisputed favorite member in a K-pop group.
What does 최애 mean?
최애 (choe-ae) means: One's absolute, undisputed favorite member in a K-pop group.
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How it's actually used
- 이번 컴백 비주얼 진짜 미쳤어. 내 최애 파트에서 숨 멎을 뻔.
i-beon keom-baek bi-ju-eol jin-jja mi-chyeo-seo. nae choe-ae pa-teu-e-seo sum meo-j-eul ppeon.
The visuals for this comeback are insane. I almost stopped breathing during my bias's part.
💡 Demonstrates how 최애 immediately establishes personal stake and emotional vulnerability in group content. - 차애는 정국인데, 최애는 바뀔 수 있어도 진정한 최애는 지민이야.
cha-ae-neun jeong-guk-in-de, choe-ae-neun ba-kkwil su i-sseo-do jin-jeong-han choe-ae-neun ji-min-i-ya.
My second favorite is Jungkook, and while biases can change, my ultimate one is Jimin.
💡 Shows the linguistic hierarchy within fandoms, contrasting 최애 with 차애 (second favorite).