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탈덕 tal-deok

The official, often dramatic act of breaking away from a celebrity fandom after a scandal, burnout, or a simple loss of affection.

What does 탈덕 mean?

탈덕 (tal-deok) means: The official, often dramatic act of breaking away from a celebrity fandom after a scandal, burnout, or a simple loss of affection.

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How it's actually used

  • 이번 스캔들 터지고 나서 탈덕하는 팬들 엄청 많아.
    i-beon seu-kaen-deul teo-ji-go na-seo tal-deok-ha-neun paen-deul eom-cheong man-ha.
    A ton of fans are leaving the fandom after this scandal broke out.
    💡 Highlights how sudden crises instantly trigger mass 'tal-deok' events in online communities.
  • 굿즈 다 처분하니까 드디어 진짜 탈덕한 기분이야.
    gut-jeu da cheo-bun-ha-ni-kka deu-디-eo jin-jja tal-deok-han gi-bun-i-ya.
    Now that I'm getting rid of all my merch, it finally feels like a real fandom exodus.
    💡 Shows that 'tal-deok' is not just a mental state, but often requires physical closure like selling or trashing photocards.

Related words in Culture & Language

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