carats
/ˈkærəts/
CommonSEVENTEEN's official fanbase name, used by fans of the K-pop group SEVENTEEN.
The diamond metaphor is central to the fandom identity. Carats are known for being very active in fan projects and supporting SEVENTEEN's self-produced music.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | carats got spill the feels to trend globally in an hour. they never miss. | SEVENTEEN fans got the song trending worldwide very quickly after release. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | i became a carat because of their self-produced content and now i can't leave | SEVENTEEN's creative control over their music and production pulled the person in and kept them. | |
| 03 | carats flew banners at the venue and made the whole arena yellow. incredible. | SEVENTEEN fans organized a coordinated fan project at a concert. | tiktok, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to SEVENTEEN fans collectively.
- Identifying yourself as a SEVENTEEN fan.
- Discussing fan support around SEVENTEEN releases or tours.
Do not use it when
- You mean fans of a different K-pop group.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Official fan club name chosen by SEVENTEEN and Pledis Entertainment. The name reflects that SEVENTEEN has 13 members (13 carats in a diamond), and fans are the carats that complete them.
- First seen
- 2015
- Confidence
- high
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https://slang.fyi/caratsUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0