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K-Pop slang term

What does Paen-sa (팬싸) mean?

Term

팬싸

Paen-sa

Phonetic

pen-sa

Definition

Short for "fan signing event" — a meet-and-greet where fans who bought albums get a brief in-person moment with the idol to get an autograph or say hello.

Context / Example

“I won a paensa slot, so I'll finally get to hand him my fan letter in person.”

Tags

EventFandom

About this term

Paen-sa (팬싸) shortens fan signing — the album-purchase lottery or event where you meet an idol briefly for a signature and a few seconds of talk. Korean posts use paen-sa more often than the English "fansign."

Related words include fansign and yeongtong (video call fansign). Winning a slot is competitive; read seller or company rules carefully for proxies and resale.

Frequently asked questions

Is paen-sa the same as fansign?

Yes. Paen-sa is the everyday Korean shortening; fansign is the English label.

Can someone else go in my place?

Only if the organizer allows proxies. Many offline fansigns require the winner in person with ID.

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