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K-POP Fan's Pilgrimage Guide
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K-POP Fan's Pilgrimage Guide
Get cup holders with your bias's face and take photos at agency HQs! Experience the unique 'Fangirling/Fanboying' culture only in Korea.
Birthday cafes, album unboxing, agency tours, light sticks.
FANDOM★★☆🎂 B-day Cafe🃏 Photo Card🏢 Agency Tour
Bias's Birthday: Cafe Transformation
During your favorite idol's birthday week, cafes in Hongdae and Seongsu transform.
Fans rent cafes and decorate them entirely with the idol's photos.
If you buy a drink, you get a custom-made **'Cup Holder'** and **'Photo Card'** for free.
Taking a proof shot in front of the "Happy Birthday" sign is a must!
Search 'Idol Name + Saeng-Ka' on Twitter (X) to find locations.
Heart-pounding Album Unboxing
Buying a K-POP album isn't just for the CD.
It's for the random **'Photocard'** inside!
At music stores in Myeongdong or Hongdae,
you'll see fans opening piles of albums right there.
This is called **'Album Kkang.'**
The thrill of opening until you get your bias!
Fans often trade duplicate cards with each other on the spot.
Heart of K-POP: Agency HQ Tour
A must-visit for K-POP fans: Agency Headquarters.
HYBE (Yongsan), SM (Seongsu), JYP (Gangdong), YG (Hapjeong).
Taking a proof shot in front of these huge buildings is a basic 'Pilgrimage' course.
If lucky, you might see artists arriving!
There are usually fan-run cafes or goods shops nearby,
perfect for mingling with fellow fans.
Warrior's Weapon: Light Stick
If you're going to a K-POP concert, one item is essential.
It's the **'Light Stick.'**
Each group has a unique design, and they change colors simultaneously via central control.
Without it, the concert is only half the fun.
Lines at the venue are super long,
so we highly recommend buying one in advance online or at a city music store!