koreaboo
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Meaning · English
A non-Korean person who is obsessed with Korean culture (especially K-pop or K-dramas).
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
These “koreaboos” idealize my culture and cast me as a player in their K-drama fantasies, expecting me to look and act as such.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “koreaboo” mean?
A non-Korean person who is obsessed with Korean culture (especially K-pop or K-dramas).
Is “koreaboo” formal or informal?
koreaboo is generally derogatory, slang.