Collector Dictionary
Welcome Bestie 💜
If you've spent more than five minutes in the K-Pop community, you've probably seen words that make absolutely no sense.
Don't worry.
We've all been there.
Here's your collector cheat sheet ✨
💜 Bias
Your favourite member in a group.
The one who stole your heart and now owns your wallet.
Example
My bias in Stray Kids is Bang Chan.😈 Bias Wrecker
The member who constantly tries to steal your attention from your bias.
Example
Bang Chan is my bias but Hyunjin is my wrecker.🎁 POB
Pre-Order Benefit.
A bonus item, usually a photocard, given when purchasing during a pre-order event.
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🎲 Lucky Draw
A limited-time event photocard distributed through specific stores.
Often produced in smaller quantities and highly sought after by collectors.
🎤 Fansign
A raffle event where purchases provide entries for a chance to meet an artist.
May be online or in person.
Usually comes with exclusive benefits.
📸 PC
Short for:
Photocard
Possibly the most dangerous piece of cardboard known to mankind.
👥 OT
"One True"
Used to describe supporting every member of a group.
Examples
OT8 = All 8 members
OT13 = All 13 members🌟 Era
A specific comeback period.
Usually identified by an album release.
Example
The Rockstar era
The Golden Hour era🎵 Comeback
A new release from an artist.
Despite the name, the group doesn't need to have gone anywhere.
👶 Maknae
The youngest member of a group.
👑 Leader
The member responsible for helping guide the group.
Often doubles as:
Part-time parent
Full-time babysitter📖 Template
A visual checklist showing every photocard released for a member or era.
Collectors use templates to track progress.
💸 ISO
Short for:
In Search Of
Used when looking for a specific photocard or item.
Example
ISO Bang Chan Soundwave POB🔄 WTT
Short for:
Want To Trade
Used when trading photocards.
💰 WTS
Short for:
Want To Sell
Used when selling items.
🛒 GO
Group Order
A community purchase organised by a host to combine orders and reduce costs.
🎀 Digipack
A smaller album version, often member specific.
📱 Platform Album
A digital-first album format with physical inclusions.
✨ First Press
Special inclusions available during the first production run of an album.
Once they're gone, they're usually gone.
🎯 Claiming
Reserving a specific member or inclusion before items arrive.
A dangerous hobby.
🌎 Proxy
A service used to purchase items from another country.
💜 Ana's Bestie Tip
If you ever see a collector say:
WTT Hyunjin POB
ISO Bang Chan LDand your brain short-circuits...
Don't worry.
That's why this page exists 😂