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What does Gaen-so (갠소) mean?

Term

갠소

Gaen-so

Phonetic

gaen-so

Definition

Short for "personal collection" — photos or footage a fan keeps privately for themselves instead of posting them publicly.

Context / Example

“She has a folder of gaenso from the concert that she'll probably never post.”

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About this term

Gaen-so (갠소) shortens "personal collection" — photos or clips a fan keeps private instead of posting. Homma culture often distinguishes public previews from gaenso.

Respecting gaenso means not pressuring people to leak private shots.

Frequently asked questions

Is gaenso the same as fansite photos?

Fansite posts are public (with credit). Gaenso stays in the photographer's private folder.

Should I ask for gaenso?

No. If someone wants to share, they will. Private collections are private.

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