Maybe some of you ever claimed yourself as the so-called STAN.
Because honestly, I often read someone bio like : SM Stan. YG Stan. HoMin Stan. JYJ Stan. etc...

I don't know whether you already knew what the real meaning was. But.....

I was browsing randomly before, until I suddenly met this definition of stans

STalker fANs = STAN

You know what? I was practically shocked!

I never knew before that stan have something like stalker in the definition. I thought stan was something like... fans?
A bit more obsessive, as they would defend with all might for their idols but... stalker? I never thought about that AT ALL.

Due to my curiosity, I finally tried to find some other definitions.
So... in the end I'd take the WIKIPEDIA one as the right one.
(I know that in research we're not supposed to take wikipedia but- who cares for this? XD)

Here's the definition of STAN there...

A stan is an overzealous fan and supporter of a celebrity, most commonly a pop singer. The object of the stan's affection is called their fave. Based on the song "Stan" by rap artist, Eminem, the term has been used to describe artist devotees whose fanaticism matches the severity of the obsessive character named "Stan" in the 2000 Eminem song. The word has been described as a portmanteau of "stalker" and "fan".

And a bit more about the alike terms in Korea...

The term sasaeng fan in Korean is believed to be influenced by "stan" culture. Etymologically, it translates to "Sa", meaning private and "saeng" meaning life, in reference to fans' all-encompassing obsessions with their preferred artists.

And also, how they did for their idols...

Celebrities have reacted to their "stan" followings. Notably, English singer-songwriter Jessie J had this to say about her stans, "They're amazing, and they're the only reason I'm here at the VMAs and people know who I am," she said. "They support me and buy my albums and singles, and they stand outside hotels, and they come to shows, and they get tattoos of my lyrics and they cut their hair like me. You have to love your fans. That's why I call them my Heartbeats, because without them I wouldn't be here." In 2012, a stan for Jessie J broke their leg to emulate her own leg injury. The fan tracked down Jessie J's personal address and sent her a photograph of the self-inflicted injury. The singer responded to the event with horror and decided to increase her security.

So in short, STAN = SASAENG FAN.
The crazy and overly obsessive fans. ._____.

I concluded that.

But no, I'm not judging you at all.
I think, maybe some of you didn't even know the exact meaning of the words before.
Just like me. (or am I too dumb to realize? LOL. XD)

Now.. after you knew the meaning of that words...
Are you a STAN?

credits for information : WIKIPEDIA - Stan (fan)