K-Pop — Entry No. 1075
보이크러시
boy-crush · noun
보이크러시
boy-crush
[BOY-KRUH-shuh]
nounbeginner
Meaning
A crush on a male idol or attractive male celebrity in K-pop and entertainment. It’s a lighthearted, often aspirational attraction rather than a serious romantic interest. The term is fundamental to K-pop fan culture and community conversations.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Widely used among K-pop fans to describe their favorite male idols. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has openly discussed her boy-crushes in interviews, while BTS’s V is frequently mentioned as fans’ boy-crush due to his visual appeal and charisma. The term shows the positive, fan-supportive culture in K-pop communities.
Example Sentences
내 보이크러시는 BTS의 지민이야.
nae boy-crush-neun BTS-ui Jimin-iya.
My boy-crush is BTS’s Jimin. (expressing personal preference without claiming a real relationship)
언니, 너의 보이크러시가 누구야?
Eonni, neoui boy-crush-ga nugu-ya?
Unnie, who’s your boy-crush? (casually asking a friend about their ideal type)
이 드라마 배우가 내 보이크러시야.
I drama baeu-ga nae boy-crush-ya.
This drama actor is my boy-crush. (expanding the term to K-drama actors)
⚠️ Don’t use boy-crush when…
1) Boy-crush is playful and doesn’t imply delusional thinking—fans understand it’s appreciation, not a real relationship. 2) Confusing boy-crush with real romantic interest; fans use this term while supporting idols’ real relationships.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — Yoon Se-ri develops a boy-crush on Ri Jeong-hyeok while he helps her hide in North Korea
- K-Pop: BTS — ‘Butter’ (frequently used in fan discussions about the members’ visuals and charm)
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.