Park Bo Gum Season’s Greetings 2026 fan sign events have recently gone viral, sparking admiration and even envy among idol fandoms. What sets it apart? A strict purchase limit per person is a virtually unheard of move in the K-pop industry, where fan participation often depends on purchasing large quantities of albums.
In K-pop culture, fan sign slots are usually awarded to those who purchase the most albums, making it a high-cost competition. However, for the Park Bo Gum event, each fan was only allowed to purchase up to three items, completely leveling the playing field. And with 200 participants selected per event, fans in multiple cities had a good chance.
A curious fan who recently transitioned from idol fandom to actor fandom shared:
Q: I’m new to this fandom after being an idol fan. Is the fan signal really that low?
A: There’s no real break. You are only allowed 3 purchases per person, so you can’t buy in bulk even if you wanted to. Also, they’re casting 200 people… it’s crazy.
The same trade fair system also applies to the signs of international fans: a purchase limit and a constant limit of 200 fans per city, for a total currently of 1,600 in all stages.
K-pop fans online couldn’t hide their amazement:
- “We need the Park Bo Gum system to be implemented now.”
- “This needs to be done immediately in K-Pop.”
- “This is crazy. Idols need to learn from this.”
The event not only drew praise for its fairness, but reignited conversations about how exploitative systems of idol fan signs can reward wealth over loyalty. With Park Bo Gum setting a new standard, fans are now hoping that idols and agencies take notes and prioritize accessibility and fairness over pure sales.
Sources: theqoo
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