What does y s/n mean in fanfiction?

By Laura S. Harris
Sep 12, 2021

Y/N is a genre of fanfiction, common in Tumblr, Wattpad and Twitter imagines in younger fandoms, where the writer lets the reader insert themselves into the story: "Y/N" (or "(YN)" and other variations) is meant to be replaced by the reader's name while reading.

Who is Y N in Tiktok?

Y/N is used with the meaning "Your Name" to indicate points in a fanfiction story where readers are able to insert their own name. Y/N is a subgenre of fanfiction that is particularly popular on apps such as Wattpad and TIKTOK, especially amongst fans of K-POP bands such as BTS.

What does K+ mean in fanfiction?

K+: Some content may not be suitable for young children, usually those below nine years of age. There may be minor violence without serious injury, mild suggestive material, or minor coarse language that is justified by context. Equivalent to PG.

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References

• https://fanlore.org (Oct 2, 2021) Y/N - Fanlore
• https://www.cyberdefinitions.com (Oct 2, 2021) What Does Y/N Mean? - Cyber Definitions
• https://rating-system.fandom.com (Oct 2, 2021) FictionRatings | Rating System Wiki | Fandom