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K-Pop slang term
What does Ip-deok (입덕) mean?
About this term
Ip-deok (입덕) describes the moment you fall into a fandom — discovering an idol or group and becoming a dedicated fan. The opposite idea is tal-deok (leaving a fandom).
Fans use ip-deok when sharing origin stories: which comeback, variety clip, or recommendation pulled them in. You will spot it in Weverse introductions, Reddit AMAs, and Korean community posts.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use ip-deok in a sentence?
Fans often say a song, performance, or friend recommendation caused their ip-deok — for example, "My ip-deok to NewJeans started after Attention."
What is tal-deok?
Tal-deok means stepping away from a fandom or cooling off as a fan — the opposite trajectory of ip-deok. Related slang like deok-jil describes the ongoing habits of being a dedicated fan.