Meaning of "Alkang"
The practice of buying large quantities of idol albums and immediately opening them on the spot to check for the desired photo cards
"In his eagerness to get the specific Pokemon he wanted, he ended up cheating, and eventually I found myself doing the same thing while waiting in line."
Related slang words
RawA fan event where fans rent out a café or a specific venue, decorate it with photos and props, and celebrate together to mark a celebrity’s birthdayFlirtingA cultural practice (or behavior) involving the act of lavishing exaggerated and witty praise on someone one admires, or expressing affection through related comments or conversationsPaul's Style / Top's StyleA hobby involving decorating Polaroid or photo card (top-loader) cases with stickers, pens, and other decorative itemsDebutA new celebrity begins their official activities in front of the public for the first timeSeo Gong-yeAn abbreviation for Seoul Performing Arts High School; it refers to the school’s status as a sort of “pilgrimage site” among fans due to the large number of idols who graduated from thereZakenThis refers to the practice of entertainment agencies releasing variety shows and other content they have produced in-house for their artists on platforms such as YouTube, or to the content itself.Yeongtong Fan MeetingThis refers to a fan signing event conducted via video call; it is a form of contactless communication that has become established since the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing fans and artists to exchange greetings directly from a distance.SigAn abbreviation of "Season’s Greetings," this term refers to photo books and merchandise sets released by celebrities during the holiday season.