fan meeting
/ˈfæn ˈmiːtɪŋ/
CommonA ticketed event where fans interact directly with an idol or group through games, Q&A, and brief personal exchanges.
Fan meetings are distinct from concerts and feel closer to a variety show than a performance. Fans often say they feel less stressed at fan meetings because there's more access and less competition for the best spot.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | i cried at the fan meeting because he answered my question directly | The direct personal interaction was emotionally significant. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | fan meeting tickets sold out in 3 minutes. i never had a chance | Demand was so high the tickets were gone almost instantly. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | fan meetings are honestly more fun than concerts because you actually get to see their personalities | The interactive format shows a different side of the artist than performances do. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | they did a fan meeting in seoul and streamed it live so international fans could join | The event was broadcast online for fans who couldn't attend in person. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to a ticketed interactive event with an artist rather than a full concert.
- Describing events focused on fan-artist interaction rather than performance.
- Comparing the intimacy of a fan meeting to the scale of a concert.
Do not use it when
- You mean a full performance concert with a setlist.Use “concert” instead.
- You mean a brief one-on-one photo session.Use “hi-touch” instead.
Variations and related forms
Fan meeting vs hi-touch
fan meeting
A fan meeting is a full event with games, Q&A, and group interaction.
hi-touch
A hi-touch is a specific brief moment where you physically greet the artist, often part of a fan meeting.
Origin and context
Fan meetings are a longstanding format in Japanese idol culture that became central to K-pop fandom infrastructure in the 2010s. As K-pop globalized, fan meetings expanded to international markets.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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