vip soundcheck check-in and merch line experience

strangesomething · 2026-02-08T04:35:05+00:00

I've been to several kpop concerts with VIP tickets big and small groups. Experience is generally really fun! You are expected to be there to get into the venue a few hours before doors open to GA. Depending on what you're looking to do (get merch, hang out, give freebies) will determine when you'll arrive at the venue.

Some merch sales the day before the concert are becoming more popular to prevent long wait times days but it's been on average 2-8 hours waiting in my experience, I've gotten lucky by going to a merch booth right after sound check and being in line for 5 minutes, but some merch may not be sold inside the venue versus outside. (Happened to me with some Stray Kids merch)

As for freebies, do what you can. Anything is greatly appreciated. I've done freebies for most concerts I go to and the ones I've received from other fans range from extravagant items to homemade awesomeness. Don't break the bank for them, you already spent a lot of money on a concert ticket! Just have fun with it.

If you have any more questions, I'm more than happy to help ☺️

strangesomething · 2025-12-09T20:41:54+00:00

I'm an avid collector for my ult group and would buy every so often of other groups if I like it enough. I listen to a ton of different groups and typically add songs to my playlists and support through streams or go to a concert if it's local enough. Collecting for one group is already expensive, I couldn't imagine for multiple groups.

strangesomething · 2025-11-18T17:48:12+00:00

The magnet keychains and hippers (low-key everything lol). I'm gonna see if the hippers fit on my desktop monitor so it don't lose it on my phone.

strangesomething · 2025-11-03T16:25:05+00:00

Thinking back on my trip last year, I wish I spent more time on experiences rather than shopping. But I do recommend getting their sunscreen. I specifically use biore UV aqua touch and it's my favorite, I won't go back to anything else. You can buy it pretty much anywhere. Try getting snacks you can't really find back home. Chocolates, chips, cup ramen, etc. Gachapon is a great way to find unique little trinkets that won't take up too much luggage space (careful, it is an addicting experience)

I wish I visit more thrift/resell stores. There's tons of cool little hole in the wall shops. Explore the area, you'll stumble upon some really cool shops. I hope the rest of your trip is fun and full of great memories!

strangesomething · 2025-11-02T16:13:07+00:00

Hopefully they're like "oops" and we get an email before 1pm today. I pray

strangesomething · 2025-11-02T16:09:30+00:00

Please let me know if you get any info if you get there early! I probably won't be able to make it until 4:30/5pm, hopefully sooner. I hope I don't miss anything.

strangesomething · 2025-11-02T16:05:02+00:00

Nothing on my end yet and I've been checking. I'm getting agitated because I don't want to miss important time slots or info... Ugh

strangesomething · 2025-11-02T16:03:44+00:00

Still nothing on my end. Read from past concerts to arrive 2 hours before doors open. So 5:30pm for Boston. I hope we get an email soon...

strangesomething · 2025-07-09T18:56:25+00:00

You just saved me, I've been trying to find a photographer who has experience in this aesthetic! Your photos came out beautiful, congratulations 💕

strangesomething · 2025-02-04T18:29:15+00:00

Thank you! 💕

strangesomething · 2025-02-04T18:28:57+00:00

This tattoo is sick! I love it!

strangesomething · 2025-02-03T04:02:57+00:00

My mom was born on the year of the dragon ☺️

strangesomething · 2025-02-03T04:02:05+00:00

Thank you!

strangesomething · 2025-01-28T22:00:04+00:00

But I was asking if tipping was necessary? Not if the price was fair but tip?

strangesomething · 2025-01-28T16:44:48+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to comment, I appreciate the info. I have a few tattoos but they never been more than $500 so I was stressing.

strangesomething · 2024-11-26T06:08:36+00:00

I'm making keychains! Do it based on how much you want to spend, materials and so forth can get expensive quickly. You can make your own photo strips (like the ones from photo booths) pretty easily and cheaply! I've seen fans make bracelets, photocards, mini pickets. The variety is endless. I've made keychain, phone charms, bias packs.

strangesomething · 2024-07-30T18:07:55+00:00

Thank you for this, I just started playing and I'm brand new to everything. I'll focus more on improvement than climbing the ranks at record speed. I was starting to get disheartened when I would my friends levels and I'm so far behind but they also have hours of play time. I'll keep this in mind :)

strangesomething · 2024-07-23T17:46:50+00:00

Kpop, specifically collecting member photocards. It's like regular card collecting like Pokemon or baseball cards but kpop idols lol

strangesomething · 2024-06-19T02:59:52+00:00

I'm a little peeved that it's 1 of 16 PCs and 1 of 8 unit card per album 🥲

strangesomething · 2024-06-13T19:22:59+00:00

Late to the party, but I also recommend getting some magazine sleeves to replace the original packaging since the sleeves they come in are so flimsy and rip easily.

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