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K-pop Fansign and Video Call Events: How Foreigners Can Enter (2026 Guide)

Last checked: 2026-10-31

Quick answer

Most fansigns are draws among people who bought a specific album from a named retailer. The artist's notice lists the retailer, the product and the deadline.
Foreigners can enter many events. 2026 notices accept a passport from non-Korean nationals. Check each notice, because some exclude US delivery addresses.
Under Weverse rules, each eligible album adds one entry, but no number of albums guarantees a win. Sellers don't publish applicant numbers or odds.
Video calls usually last about one minute per member, though some events run five minutes. They mostly run on KakaoTalk. In-person events need you in Korea, and the venue may come only after the results.
Proxy entry, transfers and resale are banned. Albums usually can't be returned if you lose, so buy only what you want to keep.

Types of event

Type	What happens	Typical size in 2026 notices	Phone and filming
Private in-person fansign	You sit with the artists and get an album signed	30 to 50 winners	Phones and recording devices left in the waiting area
Video call fansign	A short call on your phone	50 winners, or 30 per member	Organiser may record every call
Public fansign	Stage event at a public venue, such as a shopping mall	Seats by winning ticket	Filming allowed from your seat, not while waiting or being signed

Some events add extras such as 1:1 photo sessions or album decorating. MJ's schedule, for example, listed six retailers with different formats. Treat each retailer's event as a separate draw.

How entry works

Find the notice. It appears on the artist's Weverse or fan cafe page and names the retailer, such as Weverse Shop, Withmuu, Makestar or Ktown4u.
Buy the exact product in the window. Other versions don't count. In TXT's October event, in-person and video call used different products. Withmuu's TWS event counted only one version.
Submit the entry form. Buying is often not enough. Weverse and Withmuu notices require a separate entry, logged in with the buying account. You can't change submitted details.
Check the results. Winners appear in the notice and your event entries (Weverse), on the winners board (Withmuu), or on the retailer's website (Makestar, Ktown4u).
Prepare. Winners get instructions by message. Don't assume a late reply is fine.

Dates from 2026 notices (KST):

Event	Seller	Entry window	Results	Event day	Winners
TXT 'PERFECT STORM'	Weverse Global	20 Oct to 5 Nov	16 Nov	27 Nov	50 per event
TWS 'TO US'	Weverse Global	7 to 25 Oct	After 2 Nov	9 Nov	30 per member
TWS 'TO US'	Withmuu	26 to 28 Oct	29 Oct	13 Nov	30 per member
AND2BLE 2nd mini album	Makestar	8 to 10 Oct	12 Oct	See notice	85 by random draw
TREASURE 'NEW WAV'	Weverse Global	11 to 13 May	14 May	See notice	50

Some of these windows have closed. They show the pattern, not current openings.

Do more albums improve your chances?

Here is what's confirmed:

Weverse notices count entries by the number of eligible products, not orders. Withmuu and Makestar notices describe entries from album purchases, and AND2BLE's says "a random draw."
You can enter for several members and win more than once in some events (TWS).
No notice we read publishes total entries or the chance of winning.

So treat a win as uncertain at any spending level. Set your limit before you buy, and don't buy for the entry alone.

Where foreign fans get stuck

Point	What notices say	What to do
Name	The English name must match your ID. Korean names can't be used	Enter it exactly as in your passport
ID	Passport or alien registration card. Physical and unexpired. No photos or copies	Keep your passport with you, even for a video call. Staff check it before connecting you
Phone	A valid mobile number. The notices we read don't say it must be Korean	Use a number that gets messages abroad. Check the notice if unsure
KakaoTalk	A KakaoTalk ID is needed for most video calls. Withmuu also lists WeChat	Set it up before the entry window and confirm it works on your number
KakaoTalk settings	TXT's winners must allow ID search and friend requests by number at least 2 hours before	Change settings before the event
Address	TXT and TWS Weverse events exclude US delivery addresses	Check before buying
Age	TXT: 13+, with a local minimum of 14 in Korea, 13 in the US, 16 elsewhere	A guardian can't override this
Timing	In-person venues can be told to winners later. Results can come days before the event	Book changeable travel, or book nothing until you win

Create your account before the entry window, so a blocked sign-up doesn't cost you the event.

Rules on the day

In-person

Bring your original ID. Only the winner can attend.
TREASURE's notice tells you to leave phones, cameras and recording devices in the waiting area, including Bluetooth earphones and smartwatches. Hidden devices can mean deleted data and removal.
Expect device checks.
Fan goods may need to be handed in first, and staff can exclude items. Sticky notes and requests beyond signing weren't accepted at TWS's public event.

Video call

Be ready early. If Withmuu can't reach you after two attempts, the next winner goes first. You get one more try, then you lose the call.
Withmuu says all calls are recorded and can be ended for inappropriate content.
The notices we read don't say whether fans may record calls. Don't assume you can.

Public fansign

Bring your winning ticket and ID. Ktown4u and TWS notices allow filming from your seat but not in line or while being signed. Ladders were banned at Times Square.

Proxy services, resale and refunds

Proxy and transfer: winning rights can't be applied for, collected, transferred or sold through others. Applying through third-party agency sites can void a win.
Buying for profit: TXT's notice warns of cancelled orders, account limits and possible legal action.
Makestar event rules: AND2BLE's notice treats ticket transfer as fraud.
Refunds: Weverse lets you cancel before results, but your entries may go. After results, event products can't be refunded. Withmuu says albums can't be returned if you lose.
Scams: the Korea Herald (June 2026) reported fans who sent money to intermediaries for K-pop goods or tickets and lost it when the sellers vanished. Don't send money to anyone promising a guaranteed win.

FAQ

Can foreigners join K-pop fansigns?

Often yes. 2026 notices from Weverse, Withmuu, Ktown4u and Makestar events include passport rules for non-Korean nationals. Conditions differ, so read the notice before you buy.

Does buying more albums guarantee a fansign win?

No. More eligible albums can mean more entries, but no seller promises a win or publishes the odds. If you lose, you usually keep the albums.

Do I need a Korean phone number for a video call?

The notices we read ask for a valid mobile number and a KakaoTalk ID, without saying the number must be Korean. Rules can differ, so check each notice.

What's the difference between in-person and video call events?

In-person events mean a trip to Korea and no phone at the table. Video calls run on your own phone, usually last about a minute per member (some events run five minutes), and still need your passport for the ID check.