fansign
English
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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.[1] Gained popularity in the sense of a meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist in 2016.[2]
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ˈfænsaɪn/
Noun
fansign (plural fansigns)
- (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 […]
- 2013 March 12, rhysia.wordpress.com, Fansign? What the heck is that?! – Rhysia:
- (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!
References
- “Google Trends”, in Google Trends, 2021 November 26 (last accessed), archived from the original on 26 November 2021
- “Google Trends”, in Google Trends, 2021 November 26 (last accessed), archived from the original on 26 November 2021
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