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TOPIK 5noun

본방사수

bonbangsasu

본방사수가 · 본방사수를

watching a show live when it first airs

Example

오늘 마지막 회라서 꼭 본방사수할 거예요.

It's the final episode today, so I'm definitely watching it live.

Word parts

본 main, original방 release사 death수 guard

본방(송) 'original broadcast' + 사수 'defending to the death'.

Good to know

Casual. Stars and fans post 본방사수! to boost ratings, since live viewing counts toward 시청률.