リア恋こい

noun

being in love with an idol or actor; fan in love with a celebrity

Slang used in idol and fan communities. Can refer to the feeling itself or a fan who has romantic feelings for a celebrity. Often used in contrast to ガチ恋 (more serious) or リアコ (abbreviation).

See also: ガチ恋 · リアコ

• あのアイドルにリア恋こいしてるファンが多おおい。

  There are many fans who are in love with that idol.

• 彼かの女じょは完かん全ぜんにリア恋こいで、推おしのグッズを全ぜん部ぶ集あつめている。

  She's totally a fan in love, collecting all of her favorite idol's merchandise.