fan chant
/ˈfæn tʃænt/
CommonA scripted chant fans shout during a song's specific moments to show support for each member.
Performing the fan chant correctly is seen as a mark of a dedicated fan. Getting the order wrong or chanting too loud over singing moments is frowned upon in stricter fandoms.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | i stayed up learning the fan chant for every song on the setlist | The person prepared extensively for the concert. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | the fan chant at the encore was so loud you could hear it over the music | The crowd's chanting was powerful and unified. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | someone next to me did the fan chant completely wrong the whole time and i was losing my mind | A nearby fan kept chanting out of order or at the wrong moments. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | does anyone have a fan chant guide for the new album? i need it before saturday | Asking for a resource showing what to chant and when. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing the coordinated chanting fans do during specific song parts.
- Referring to learning or practicing the chant before attending a concert.
- Discussing fandom etiquette around when and how to chant.
Do not use it when
- You mean general cheering or applause at a concert.
- You mean singing along to the song itself.
Origin and context
Fan chants are a core part of K-pop concert culture, where fandoms develop specific coordinated chants for each group's songs. The practice became widely known outside Korea as K-pop fandoms grew globally through the 2010s.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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