video call fan event
/ˈvɪdioʊ kɔːl fæn ɪˈvɛnt/
CommonA ticketed virtual event where fans get a short one-on-one video call with an idol, typically won by purchasing album copies.
The album purchase mechanic ties fan engagement directly to sales numbers. Critics point to this as a pay-to-access model that inflates album sales figures while monetizing fan devotion. Fans generally accept it as the cost of access.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | i bought 15 albums to enter the video call fan event and got 40 seconds. no regrets | The financial cost was high but the fan considers the brief moment worth it. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | he remembered my name during the video call fan event and i stopped breathing | The idol recognized the fan, which was an overwhelming moment. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | the video call fan event model is basically just selling album copies and disguising it as fan access | The speaker sees the format as a sales strategy more than a genuine fan experience. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | saved clips from my video call fan event and watch them when i need motivation | The recording of the brief call is a treasured personal keepsake. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to the virtual one-on-one interaction format fans earn through album purchases.
- Discussing the experience of having a short call with an idol.
- Critiquing the album-purchase requirement for fan access.
Do not use it when
- You mean a live stream the whole fandom watches together.
- You mean an in-person hi-touch or fan meeting.Use “hi-touch” instead.
Variations and related forms
Video call fan event vs hi-touch
video call fan event
A video call fan event is virtual and typically one-on-one for a short duration.
hi-touch
A hi-touch is an in-person brief physical greeting.
Origin and context
Video call fan events expanded during COVID-19 when in-person fan meetings were not possible. The format became standard across K-pop agencies as a way to maintain fan engagement and album sales simultaneously.
- First seen
- 2020
- Confidence
- medium
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