Meanings
plural fansigns · alternative fan sign
- InternetA photograph of a person with an inscription (often on the body or a piece of paper) used on the Internet as an autograph of a celebrity or as a sign of love for a celebrity from a fan.
Fansigns can go from okay to weird as fans are really known to show devotion and dedication to their idols […]
2013 March 12, rhysia.wordpress.com, Fansign? What the heck is that?! – Rhysia - South Korean idol fandomA meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist where fans can ask questions, receive autographs, take photos or receive hugs.
Most fans would relish the chance to see their idols live in concert at least once, or attend a fansign event and get a personal signature!
2021 January 7, Wonderful, Tips on How to Win a K-pop Video Call Fansign Event by WonderfulSynonyms: fansigning
- Internetcriminal lawA photograph or video of a minor or target containing an inscription (often their username, a group name, or a slur) coerced by predatory online networks such as 764 or the com as a form of humiliation, extortion, or proof of grooming.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist where fans can ask questions, receive autographs, take photos or receive hugs.
Origin
From fan + sign. Initially gained popularity in the sense of a photograph of a person with an inscription in 2012. Gained popularity in the sense of a meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist in 2016.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Korean 팬사인회
- 팬사인회 (paensainhoe)a meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist
Russian си́гна
- си́гна (sígna)a photograph of a person with an inscription
Cite this entry
fansign. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fansign
“fansign.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fansign. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fansign,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fansign.
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