K-pop glossary

Homma

A fan who photographs idols at concerts and commutes and posts the photos online.

Category: Fandom

Also known as: fansite master

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Meaning

A homma is a fan who photographs idols at concerts, broadcast commutes and events, then posts the photos. The Korean 홈마 shortens "homepage master", a fan who uploads their own photos of idols to a website or social media. A 2023 Korean column said hommas usually act as fans of one member within a group, and that the practice of selling photo books and slogans made from their photos infringes portrait rights and copyright. In May 2025, after students complained about hommas and other outsiders with large cameras at campus festivals, many universities barred outsiders from the seating or set up separate zones for them, and Korea National Sport University created a dedicated "homma zone".

Usage

Used for fan photographers and their photos, e.g. "homma previews".

Examples

  • Hommas post photos from concerts and commutes on their own social media or websites.
  • In May 2025, Korea National Sport University set aside a "homma zone" for fans with large cameras at its festival.

In context

Sources

  • SBS News (2025-05-13) news.sbs.co.kr · News report · Checked:
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    SBS News (2025-05-13)

  • Media Us (2023-04-01) mediaus.co.kr · News report · Checked:
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    Media Us (2023-04-01)