💎 What you'll learn in this post
📌 Heads up before you read
Real expressions of K-Fans
⚡ Frequency of use by K-pop fans
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⚡ Frequency of use in general
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예절샷 [ye-jeol-syat]
A photo that fans must take as part of proper fan etiquette
[ye-jeol-syat] is a mix of Etiquette (예절[ye-jeol]) and Shot (사진[sa-jin]: Photo).
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⭐ What Is the [ye-jeol-syat]?
👩 I want to bring my bias with me wherever I go.
👩🦰 That’s impossible, though!
👩 It’s totally possible. Just like this!
The culture of [ye-jeol-syat] is a unique part of K-pop fandom.
Fans carefully decorate their bias’s merchandise—such as photocards or character plushies—on a table and take a photo when everything is nicely set up.
The time and place for taking these photos vary. Whether you're eating delicious food, visiting a cute café, or enjoying a stunning view, anywhere you want to share with your bias becomes the perfect spot for a [ye-jeol-syat]. Fans then upload these photos to their social media, sharing the joy with other fans and celebrating together.
Although it started on Twitter (now X), the [ye-jeol-syat] culture has now spread across various platforms that fans use, including Instagram, YouTube, blogs, and Facebook.
⭐ Why Do You Take [ye-jeol-syat]?
👩 Fan 1
I’m really into photocards. Since I love Jimin, I always want to have him with me. Just looking at his photocard calms me down. When I go out to eat something delicious, I like to have Jimin with me. That’s when I take out the photocard. Jimin is me, and I’m Jimin. 💜
👱♀️ Fan 2
If you’re a fan, you gotta take one! Every time I meet friends who also have biases, we always take [ye-jeol-syat]. Like, I’m a SEVENTEEN fan, and my friend is a BTS fan. We met up and had some chicken, and it was sooo good! So, we took a [ye-jeol-syat] right away.
👸 Fan 3
Taking a [ye-jeol-syat] feels like making memories with my bias, and it’s fun to share that with friends who also love idols. Honestly, there’s no deep reason—we all just enjoy it! That’s why everyone’s into it.
⭐ Is There Anything You Need to Prepare for a [ye-jeol-syat]?
Usually, people just use photocards, but these days, a lot of fans take photos with photocards that have been beautifully [tap-kku]'d.
😯 What’s [tap-kku]?
👩 You don’t know [tap-kku]? If you’re a K-Pop fan, you have to know this word!
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탑꾸 [tap-kku]
Decorating a toploader, or a beautifully decorated toploader
Among K-pop fans, this refers to merchandise that a fan places their bias’s photocard inside and then decorates.
A toploader is a case for holding and protecting a photocard. Through [tap-kku], you can feel each fan’s unique taste, style, and personality.
Some fans buy toploader sets (bundles) specifically made for [tap-kku], but many prefer to buy their own stickers and charms to create a personalized [tap-kku].
💬 Real Korean Expressions in Conversation
👩: Where did you take the [ye-jeol-syat] you posted on Instagram?
너 인스타에 올린 예절샷 어디서 찍은 거야?
👩🦰: I took it at Gwangalli Beach in Busan.
부산 광안리에서 찍었어.
👩: Your [tap-kku] looked so pretty! Where did you get the [tap-kku] stickers?
네 탑꾸 진짜 예쁘더라! 탑꾸 스티커 어디서 산 거야?
👩🦰: I got them from KONOshop. Their K-pop stickers are super cute!
KONOshop에서 샀어. 케이팝 스티커가 진짜 예쁘더라.
The Hallyu stickers
used for [tap-kku] in this post
are available for purchase
at KONOshop!
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