K-Pop — Entry No. 0761
쉽
ship · verb|noun
쉽
ship
[ship]
verb|nounbeginner
Meaning
In K-Pop fandom, ‘ship’ means to support or root for a romantic pairing, whether between idols, characters, or even fan-created scenarios. Originally English slang from ‘relationship,’ it’s now integral to K-Pop fan culture and social media discussions.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
BTS fans heavily ship various member pairings across social media platforms. BLACKPINK fans create elaborate fan theories about their favorite ships. The practice is so widespread that some idols acknowledge and joke about being ‘shipped’ by their fanbase.
Example Sentences
나는 지민과 정국 쉽을 정말 좋아해.
naneun jimin-gwa jeongkuk ship-eul jeongmal joahae.
I really love the Jimin and Jungkook ship (romantic pairing).
이 드라마 배우들의 쉽이 너무 잘 어울려.
i drama baewoo-deul-ui ship-i neomu jal eoullyeo.
This drama actors’ ship looks really compatible together.
공식 쉽도 있고 비공식 쉽도 있어요.
gongsik ship-do issgo bigongsik ship-do isseoyo.
There are canonical ships and fan-created ships too.
⚠️ Don’t use ship when…
Not all ships are canon (official)—many are fan interpretations. Using ship language with idols directly can be perceived as invasive of their privacy.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — fans widely shipped the main couple, contributing to the show’s viral success.
- K-Pop: BTS — members are frequently shipped together by the ARMY fanbase across platforms like Twitter and TikTok.
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.