Korean slang profile

팬싸

fanssa

A fan signing event

An event where a singer, author, or other public figure signs autographs for fans.

This is the earliest source we have verified, not the date the term was coined.

01Examples, with English translations

Example by Julimmal
팬싸 당첨됐어!
I got picked for the fan signing event!
Quoted from a source
‘팬싸’(팬 사인회)나 ‘공방’(공개방송)이 열리면[1]
When ‘팬싸’ (fan signing event) or ‘Open Room’ (public broadcast) is held,
English translation by Julimmal.

July 2013The Dong-A Ilbo covered idol fandom culture and reported that when a ‘팬싸’ (fan signing event) or ‘Open Room’ (public broadcast) is held, photos and videos taken by fans are spread online within a few hours after the event ends.[1]

Short for 팬 사인회, a fan signing event. A 2013 Dong-A Ilbo article gives both forms together. Who first used it and when have not been verified.

Evidence for the origin explanationHigh

The article explicitly explains the term. When it was first used is unknown.

Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.