fansign

English

A fansign taken in 2013

A fansign event in South Korea in 2018

Alternative forms

• fan sign (originally slightly more common)

Etymology

From fan ‎ sign. Initially gained popularity in the sense of a photograph of a person with an inscription in 2012. Gained popularity in the sense of a meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist in 2016.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /ˈfænsaɪn/

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Noun

fansign (plural fansigns)

1. (Internet) A photograph of a person with an inscription (often on the body or a piece of paper) used on the Internet as an autograph of a celebrity or as a sign of love for a celebrity from a fan.
   • 2013 March 12, rhysia.wordpress.com, Fansign? What the heck is that?! – Rhysia:

     Fansigns can go from okay to weird as fans are really known to show devotion and dedication to their idols […]

2. (South Korean idol fandom) A meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist where fans can ask questions, receive autographs, take photos or receive hugs.

   Synonym: fansigning

   • 2021 January 7, Wonderful, Tips on How to Win a K-pop Video Call Fansign Event by Wonderful:

     Most fans would relish the chance to see their idols live in concert at least once, or attend a fansign event and get a personal signature!

Translations

photograph of a person with an inscription

• Russian: си́гна (ru) f (sígna)