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K-pop Term

photocart

2 definitions
#1 TOP DEFINITION

A small trading card-sized photograph of a K-pop idol included randomly in album packages. Each album release contains multiple versions with different photocards, driving fans to purchase multiple copies. Photocard trading is a major community activity both online and at fan events.

Example
โ€œI bought 8 copies of the album before I finally pulled Jimin's photocard. My bias is officially costing me a fortune.โ€
#2

The primary driver behind multiple-copy album purchases in K-pop. Labels release albums in several 'versions', each with different photocard sets, ensuring fans who want specific members' cards buy all versions.

Example
โ€œThe 4 versions of BLACKPINK's album mean 4 different photocard sets โ€” fans call this 'the photocard trap'.โ€
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