K-Pop — Entry No. 1099
브롬
brotp · noun
브롬
brotp
[BROM (rhymes with ‘from’)]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Portmanteau of ‘bro’ and ‘OTP’ (One True Pairing): a non-romantic relationship or friendship between two people that fans passionately support. Common in K-pop among group members and in K-drama between characters. Emphasizes platonic admiration, chemistry, and emotional connection without romantic undertones.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-pop fandoms celebrate member bromances (e.g., BTS Jungkook and V’s close friendship, TWICE Jihyo and Nayeon’s sisterhood). K-drama audiences root for bromance moments in shows like Itaewon Class and My School President. Bromance content (friendship clips, behind-the-scenes moments) generates massive engagement.
Example Sentences
정국과 뷔의 브롬 최고야.
Jeong-guk-kwa vyu-ui beul-om choe-go-ya.
Jungkook and V’s bromance is the best—celebrating a famous friendship.
이 드라마 캐릭터들의 브롬이 미쳤어.
I deu-rah-mah kae-rik-tuh-deul-ui beul-om-i mi-chyuh-uh.
This drama’s characters’ bromance is insane—the friendship dynamic is compelling.
진짜 브롬이지, 연애는 아니야.
Jin-jjah beul-om-i-ji, yeon-nae-neun ah-ni-ya.
It’s really bromance, not romance—clarifying platonic nature when fans speculate.
⚠️ Don’t use brotp when…
1) Easily confused with romantic shipping (BL/yaoi)—bromance is explicitly non-romantic. 2) Calling a real friendship a bromance without consent can be invasive; respect privacy boundaries.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My School President — The central friendship between Sun and Thorn represents ideal bromance: supportive, loyal, and emotionally intimate without romance.
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — The unit collaborations between members (e.g., Bang Chan and Han) showcase bromances that fans celebrate for vocal and performance chemistry.
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