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Photocards are probably the most popular merchandise among KPOP fans and likely the most common item found in collections released by artists. It is almost natural nowadays to include one (or several) photo cards with the album of a particular group or soloist. Fans have made collecting photo cards a new hobby and are eager to complete their collections consisting either of photos of a single favorite member or complete series of cards from different albums. One could say these are the most sought-after products by fans alongside albums, with prices for a single sheet reaching 10 dollars and more.
Fans often keep their photocards in a holder, a collection binder, etc. This is a perfect solution to keep the precious collection safe.
If we look at collections released on the occasion of concerts, showcases, fan meetings, and other events, one can always spot one or more packs of KPop photocards that fans can buy. These sets contain a complete selection of cards and are often presented in fancy packaging – envelopes, cardboard boxes, and tin boxes. The total number of sheets we can find in these sets ranges from 8 (for example, available at the Monsta X Beautiful In Seoul concert) to even 60 (Seventeen Shining Diamond Concert). They are sometimes available in different variants marked as Ver. A and B and even C and D (for example, the Like Seventeen "Boys Wish" Encore Concert sets are available in 4 different variants).
Types of KPOP Photocards
There are several types of photocards. The most common type is a typical card with a photo on one side and the title of the event to which the item belongs or the name of the group (member) or a member's signature on the back. Sometimes with the group or album logo.
Less often, one can come across lenticular KPop photocards which are available separately (added to the album) or in a set (for example, a set from the Twice World Tour 2019 Twicelights). Lenticular printing gives the impression of a 3D image on a flat surface and adds an interesting flip effect between two photos. The printed images have the ability to change or move depending on the viewing angle. They are sometimes called holographic photo cards (for example in EXO Planet #4 - The ElyXiOn [dot] collection where the holographic card is added as a bonus in a set of decorative stickers).
The third type that can be found is a transparent photocard with some translucent or completely transparent elements. The perfect example is a set available at the special Loona "Cinema Theory": Up & Line event, consisting of 12 sheets that are not paper but PVC and come in plastic packaging. These sheets are more durable than paper types.
Photocard Size
The most popular format that all fans who have bought at least one KPop album have probably come across by chance is 55 x 85 mm. This is often a standard format. As I said, it can often be found as a bonus added to albums, but also in sets released as part of a larger merchandise collection. It is worth noting that some photocards of standard dimensions actually differ slightly in size. A good example is a set available during Zico's "King Of The Zungle" tour where sources indicated its size is 54 x 85 mm (not 55 x 85 mm). Moreover, the set from the 1st Astro Aroha Fan Meeting differs even more with a size of 54 x 86 mm.
Mini KPop photocards are often included in different collections but are not, as their name suggests, smaller than regular cards. Their dimensions vary: 54 x 86 mm (2017 BTS Festa - Home Party collection), 90 x 60 mm (BTS 2nd Muster: [ZIP CODE : 22920] collection), 70 x 100 mm (BTS 5th Muster: Magic Shop collection).
Other formats we can easily find are 58 x 88 mm, 75 x 100 mm, 70 x 111 mm, 100 x 148 mm, and even 150 x 210 mm.
Photocard Album
At least one photocard is added to every album we have the pleasure of receiving. These will most likely be the standard 55 x 85 mm format and are added randomly. Hardcore fans like to collect KPop photo cards released for a single album and own the entire set. The sets usually consist of one sheet for each member of a group and one group sheet. Of course, this is not a rule – South Korean artist companies like to please fans. In the album Page two of two, we can find 4 photo cards – two individual member cards (Flower and Selfie versions), one unit card (with a photo of three members), and one special lenticular card. There are 9 different photo cards (Flower version, 9 Selfie versions), 3 unit cards, and 9 lenticular photo cards. To collect them all, you must gather a total of 30 sheets, which can be a very difficult and costly task.
But what is even more difficult is to gather a whole set of exchange KPop photocards that can sometimes be available from certain artists at various events like concerts. For example, at the NU'EST Segno concert, you could buy a pack of 7 randomly chosen sheets and try to complete the set of 61 different cards.