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Eok-kka

/ʌk-kɑ/

Definition

Online fandom that criticizes and ridicules celebrity behavior on SNS. Etymology possibly blends "억울한" (aggrieved) with "audience" (청중).

Examples

  • When a celebrity causes controversy, eok-kka swarms immediately.
  • Excessive eok-kka can cross into cyberbullying.

Origin

Emerged from online fandom culture in the late 2010s.

Reveals the double-edged nature of online fandom. Critical debate centers on where legitimate criticism becomes harassment.

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