안티
anti
In Korean, the term for hater is 안티 (anti).
The term 안티 refers to a person who expresses hatred by envy. While the English word hater can apply to anyone who dislikes anything generally, 안티 in Korean is almost exclusively used in the context of celebrity culture and fandoms. It is often used in the compound form 안티 팬, which means "anti-fan".
Meaning: one who expresses hatred by envy (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
안티 is a loanword from the English word "anti", used as a noun to refer to a person who is against a specific celebrity or public figure.
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English 'hater', which can refer to anyone who dislikes something generally, 안티 in Korean is almost exclusively used in the context of celebrity culture and fandoms.
How do you pronounce it?
anti
Did you know?
- The term 안티 is often contrasted with 팬 in a way that suggests a thin line between the two, as some believe a 'hater' is simply a fan whose passion turned negative.
- In the world of Korean entertainment, being an 안티 is sometimes seen as a perverse form of attention that can actually increase a celebrity's notoriety and 'brand' power.
- In Korea, 안티 팬 can be an organized group with their own community forums and coordinated efforts to criticize a celebrity, moving far beyond a simple individual 'hater'.
Examples in context
- 제이는 사람들을 증오하는 사람이 아니라 대화를 통해 문제를 해결하고자 합니다.Jei is not a hater, but someone who wants to solve problems through dialogue.
- 그 연예인은 안티가 정말 많아요.geu yeon-yeo-sin-eun an-ti-ga jeong-mal man-a-yo.That celebrity has a lot of haters.
- 안티 때문에 너무 스트레스 받아요.an-ti ttae-mun-e neo-mu seu-teu-re-seu bat-a-yo.I get so much stress because of haters.
- 그 사람은 안티가 많은 것 같아요.geu sa-ram-eun an-ti-ga man-eun geot gat-a-yo.It seems like that person has many haters.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a famous celebrity.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 이 배우 좋아하세요?Minji ssi, i baeu joahaseyo?Minji, do you like this actor?
- 민지 Min-ji아니요, 저는 완전 안티예요.aniyo, jeoneun wanjeon anti-yeyo.No, I'm a total hater.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo왜 그렇게 싫어하세요?wae geureoke sireohaseyo?Why do you dislike them so much?
- 민지 Min-ji그냥 성격이 마음에 안 들어요.geunyang seonggyeogi maeume an deureoyo.I just don't like their personality.
