K-pop Culture Stage 2 · Comprehension
최애
choe-ae
Favorite / ultimate bias
🗣️ How to say it
choe-ae — 'choe' has a glide, then 'ae' like the 'a' in 'cat.'
📊 Meaning spectrum
favorite →top pick →ultimate bias
💬 When to use it
Your #1 favorite member, character, or thing. In fandom, your '최애' is your ultimate bias.
내 최애는 누구일까? 🔊
Who do you think my bias is?
🧠 Culture note
최 (most) + 애 (love). There's also '차애 (cha-ae)' for your second favorite. Core K-pop fandom vocabulary.
✅ Use it / ❌ Don't
✅ Naming your favorite idol or member
✅ Talking about your favorite drama character
🎬 Where you've heard it
🎯 Quick quiz
What does 최애 mean?