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K-Pop slang term
What does Deok-but (덕붙) mean?
About this term
Deokbut (덕붙) literally means "fan-attaching" — casually becoming a fan because a friend keeps talking about someone, or riding another fan's enthusiasm.
It is a soft, humorous entry into fandom. Many international fans describe their origin story as deokbut from a roommate or deokme.
Frequently asked questions
Is deokbut negative?
No — it is usually playful, not an insult about being a "fake" fan.
Deokbut vs ipdeok?
Deokbut is passive tagging along; ipdeok is actively entering a fandom on your own.