포토카드
potokadeu
The Korean word for photocard is 포토카드 (potokadeu).
The term 포토카드 is used specifically to refer to the collectible small-sized photographs of K-pop idols found in albums or sold as merchandise. If you are referring to a collection or a set of these items, you can use the term 사진 카드 세트.
Meaning: photograph card of an idol (noun)
Which one should you use?
포토카드 is the standard term, while 포카 is a common slang abbreviation used by K-pop fans and Korean youth in casual conversation or online communities.
How do you pronounce it?
potokadeu
When do people say it?
Among K-pop fans, trading these items is a common activity. For example, you might say 포카 트레이드하고 싶어요 to express a desire to trade photocards with someone.
Did you know?
- When taking a photo of their meal at a cafe, fans often place a 포카 next to the plate to make it look as though their favorite idol is dining with them.
- In the context of K-pop, the phrase 포카깡 (poka-kkang) refers to the specific act of opening many albums at once to find a desired photocard. The suffix 깡 implies a sense of 'stripping' or 'cracking' to reveal a prize.
- In Korean fan culture, a 포카 (poka) is often treated as a lucky charm, with fans frequently placing them inside clear phone cases for protection during stressful events like exams.
Examples in context
- 저는 아이돌 그룹 사진 카드를 수집해요.I collect idol group photocards.
- 저는 오늘 사진 카드 세트를 샀어요.I bought a photocard set today.
- 이 앨범에는 사진 카드가 포함되어 있어요.This album includes photocard(s).
- 저 포카 못 뽑았어.I couldn't pull a photocard.
- 그 사진 트레이드하자! 포카 무슨 거 있어?Let's trade photos! Do you have any photocards?
- 포카 구해요?Are there any photocards available?
- 이 포토카드 정말 귀여워요.i poteokadeu jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.This photocard is really cute.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a new music album.
- 민준 Min-jun지은, 포토카드 누구 나왔어?jieun, potokeadeu nugu nawasseo?Jieun, which photocard did you get?
- 지은 Ji-eun내가 제일 좋아하는 멤버야!naega jeil joahaneun membeoya!It's my favorite member!
- 민준 Min-jun와, 진짜 운 좋다.wa, jinjja un jota.Wow, you're really lucky.
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 이 포토카드 절대 안 팔 거야.eung, i potokeadeu jeoldae an pal geoya.Yeah, I'm never selling this photocard.
