K-Pop Photocard Trading Terms

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po-ka

Definition

Short for "photocard" — a small collectible card featuring a member, usually included randomly inside physical albums.

Context / Example

“I bought three copies of the album just hoping to pull my choi-ae's poka.”

Also searched as

PC · photocard · photo card · 포카 · poka card

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hom-ma

Definition

Short for "home master" — a dedicated fan photographer who runs their own site or account devoted to one member, sharing high-quality photos and videos.

Context / Example

“That homma's photos from last night's concert are already all over fan Twitter.”

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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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bun-cheol

Definition

Short for splitting an album's components — instead of buying (or selling) a full album set, the CD, photobook, poster, and photocards are separated and sold individually so fans can grab just the part they want (usually a specific member's photocard).

Context / Example

“I don't need the whole album, so I'm looking for a buncheol seller who's only selling the photocards.”

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kkang

Definition

Slang for buying albums in bulk — often dozens of copies at once to boost chart rankings or collect photocards. From the sound of cash registers ringing ("kkaeng-kkaeng").

Context / Example

“She did a full kkang for the comeback and ended up with a stack of albums taller than her desk.”

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hyon-peul

Definition

Short for "on-site purchase" — buying official merch or light sticks directly at a concert venue or pop-up store on the day of the event.

Context / Example

“Hyeonpeul lines at the merch booth were three hours long before the show.”

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gong-gu

Definition

Short for "group purchase" — fans pool orders together through an organizer to buy albums, merch, or concert goods, often to save on shipping or unlock bulk discounts.

Context / Example

“The gonggu for the new album closes tonight — DM the organizer to join.”

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jin-sang

Definition

Literally "truth" but used as slang for a difficult, unreasonable, or problematic person — in fandom, a buyer/seller or fan who causes trouble in trades, group orders, or fan spaces.

Context / Example

“Avoid that jinsang buyer — they ghosted three sellers this month.”

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Pre-Order Benefit

Definition

Pre-Order Benefit — exclusive photocards or merchandise given only to fans who pre-order an album before the official release date. POB cards are often highly traded because they are limited to early buyers.

Context / Example

“WTS POB Jungkook $15 — dm for info, US shipping only!”

Also searched as

pre-order benefit · preorder benefit · teukjeon · 特典 · 특전

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Photocard

Definition

Photocard — a small collectible card featuring an idol member, usually included randomly inside physical K-Pop albums. "PC" is the standard shorthand on Twitter and marketplace posts when buying, selling, or trading cards.

Context / Example

“ISO Mingyu PC from the latest album — will pay $12 or trade!”

Also searched as

poka · photocard · photo card · 포카

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Want to Sell

Definition

Want to Sell — a seller listing photocards, albums, or merch they are offering for purchase. Often paired with price, member name, and shipping region.

Context / Example

“WTS Enhypen PCs — $8 each, bundle discount available. DM for pics!”

Also searched as

want to sell · wtsing

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Want to Buy

Definition

Want to Buy — a buyer post looking to purchase a specific photocard, album, or merch item. Often includes a budget and preferred shipping location.

Context / Example

“WTB Sana Feel Special PC — budget $20, US preferred!”

Also searched as

want to buy

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Looking to Trade

Definition

Looking to Trade — a fan wants to swap photocards or merch instead of buying or selling. Traders usually list what they have and what they want in return.

Context / Example

“LTT — have Karina Synk Dive PC, looking for Giselle equivalent!”

Also searched as

looking to trade · WTT · FT

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In Search Of

Definition

In Search Of — similar to WTB, used when actively hunting for a specific photocard, POB, or merch item. Common on fan Twitter and marketplace threads.

Context / Example

“ISO Felix Noeasy sub-unit PC — please DM if you have one!”

Also searched as

in search of

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Not For Sale

Definition

Not For Sale — the collector is showing off a photocard or item but is not willing to sell it. Often used to prevent DM offers on collection showcase posts.

Context / Example

“My complete OT17 collection ✨ NFS — just sharing, not selling!”

Also searched as

not for sale

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For Sale

Definition

For Sale — a shorter alternative to WTS, indicating the listed item is available for purchase.

Context / Example

“FS — NCT Dream Glitch Mode album unsealed $10 + shipping.”

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Direct Message

Definition

Direct Message — asking the other party to contact you privately on Twitter/X or Instagram to discuss price, shipping, or trade details. Often written as "dm for info" or "dm me."

Context / Example

“WTS various Stray Kids PCs — dm for info and proof!”

Also searched as

direct message · DMs

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Payment Proof

Definition

Payment proof — a screenshot or photo confirming that payment was sent or received during a photocard or merch transaction. Sellers often ask for proof before shipping to prevent scams.

Context / Example

“Payment sent! Here's my proof — please ship by Friday 🙏”

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Group Order

Definition

Group Order — a fan-organized bulk purchase where international fans join together to buy albums or merch from Korea, splitting shipping costs. GO hosts coordinate payments and forwarding.

Context / Example

“US GO for the new SVT album open — $28 all-in, closes Friday!”

Also searched as

group order

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On The Way

Definition

On The Way — the seller has shipped the item and it is currently in transit to the buyer. Used as a shipping status update in trading DMs and posts.

Context / Example

“Your PC is OTW! Tracking number sent via DM 📦”

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Lucky Draw

Definition

Lucky Draw — a random-chance photocard or merch item obtained by purchasing at specific offline stores (often album shops in Korea). LD cards are usually rarer than standard inclusions and highly sought after by collectors.

Context / Example

“Finally pulled the LD version at Kyobo — this one is so hard to find!”

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Definition

All non-photocard items inside a K-Pop album package — such as postcards, stickers, posters, lyric books, and photo strips. Fans often sell or trade inclusions separately from PCs.

Context / Example

“Selling full inclusions set (no PC) — poster + postcard + sticker $5.”

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Definition

A photo album binder used to store and organize photocard collections. "Binder tour" posts showcase a fan's full PC collection organized by member or era.

Context / Example

“Just finished reorganizing my Seventeen binder — 200+ PCs and counting!”

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Worldwide Shipping

Definition

Worldwide shipping — the seller ships internationally to any country. Often listed alongside price in WTS posts to clarify shipping scope.

Context / Example

“WTS ITZY Checkmate PCs $6 each, WW shipping available!”

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Merchandise

Definition

Official or fan-made merchandise — light sticks, apparel, photo books, keychains, and concert goods. "Merch" is the catch-all term in fan spaces for anything collectible beyond photocards.

Context / Example

“Concert merch queue wrapped around the venue — light stick sold out first.”

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Out of Print

Definition

Out of Print — an album, photocard, or merch item that is no longer officially produced or restocked. OOP items are often harder to find and trade at higher prices on the secondary market.

Context / Example

“WTS OOP debut album — rare, no reprint since 2019. $45 OBO.”

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On Hand

Definition

On Hand — the seller already has the item in their possession and can ship immediately, as opposed to a pre-order or group order still in transit.

Context / Example

“ONF — can ship tomorrow, tracked mail included.”

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Sold to Someone

Definition

Sold to Someone — a post update indicating the item is no longer available because a buyer has already purchased it.

Context / Example

“STS — thanks everyone who DM'd!”

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Negotiable

Definition

Negotiable — the listed price is not fixed and the seller is open to offers or bargaining.

Context / Example

“WTS signed album $60 NEG — reasonable offers welcome.”

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Unsealed

Definition

Unsealed — the album's outer shrink wrap has been opened. Unsealed albums are usually cheaper but may still include all inclusions inside.

Context / Example

“WTS UL album with all inclusions — $18, PC included.”

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