The enormous and lucrative world of K-pop is known for its famous package CDs brimming with merchandise. As a fan present, these bundles wonderfully inspire every ardent fan to purchase their favorite band’s physical CD, which includes the optimum quantity of gifts in one piece of product. Despite the fact that they no longer count for Billboard charts, several groups, such as BTS and TXT, continue to produce albums combined with apparel as a way to thank fans who go out of their way to physically purchase their music. Western singers, such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Ariana Grande, have recently begun to include apparel in their own albums.
While it varies each artist, merch-bundled albums may include a variety of extras. When it comes to products, the alternatives for gifts are limitless, ranging from posters to photo albums. Photo cards are one of the most popular goods. These photocards, which often include an image of a member printed on thick photographic paper, sell for a high price to collectors. Because each album usually contains one specific photocard by a member, it becomes a sort of Pokemon-like trade to “catch them all.” The impressive resale values fueled by avid and passionate fans are absolutely world-shattering, and here are the K-pop artists whose photocards are a little more profitable than the rest.
10. BTS’s V – First Muster
The tenth most expensive photocard belongs to none other than BTS’ V. The card, which sold for a staggering $839.99, was included in the Muster fan event package and features a photograph of the vocalist with red hair. The fan event took place in 2014 and was the first BTS fan club gathering to take place in Olympic Hall in Seoul. The value of the photocard rose through time, but the majority of its value stems from its scarcity. These cards are incredibly valuable as a fan-only event, with just a handful extant copies. In addition, this was the most expensive photocard sold in 2020.
9. TXT’s Yeonjun – Blue Hour
TXT’s fame has surged since their debut in 2019, as BigHit Entertainment’s sole group after BTS. TXT’s photocards have a high resale value as one of the numerous fourth-generation groups whose renown has become greater than before.Yeonjun’s photocard from their Blue Hour album sold on eBay for $850. TXT’s oldest member and rapper is seen in a lovely position with some stickers on his face. On the reverse of the photocard is his autograph, as well as the sentence “When we found each other,” written in his handwriting.
8. NCT’s Taeyong – Special Yearbook
NCT definitely understands the secret to increasing the value of their photocards tremendously. The NCT 2020 album includes unique yearbook photocards that were not only restricted but also distinct from the regular album photocards. Each member had just 500 photocards created, making them incredibly unusual and enhancing their worth owing to their rarity. Taeyeon’s version of the card was posted and sold for $870.77 on eBay. The singer is dressed smartly in a suit jacket with his hair pulled back, and the card itself has holographic decorations all around it, making it significantly more aesthetically appealing than the standard edition.
7. BTS’s Jimin – BTS Diary 1st Season’s Greetings
Everyone should know by now that if it has the BTS touch, it will be pricey. Jimin, V, and Jungkook appear to have the most profitable photocards on the market, according to the maknae line. If the goods are part of limited content DVDs, such as BTS Diary’s first season greetings from 2014, the price rises. This Jimin photocard, in which the vocalist is sporting accessories, including a ring that says “NO,” as a reference to one of their first album’s tracks, is an extremely uncommon item, with just 600 copies in circulation. The card was sold for $939, while BTS’ V and Jungkook’s photocards from the same album made comparable sums from resellers.
6. BTS Memories Of 2017
The DVD Memories of 2017 comprises some of the most costly photocards in K-pop, making it one of the most treasured and sought-after collectibles for BTS fans. While all of the cards were valued both collectively and individually, the numbers varied from member to member. Jungkook’s photocard was the most costly of the group, selling for a staggering $950. The figures were slightly lower depending on the members, with the maknae line selling for the highest prices per photocard – Jimin’s was for $700 and V’s was worth $750.
5. BTS’s Jungkook – Proof
Jungkook, BTS’s primary vocalist, has the most expensive photocards on the market. The anthology album Proof, which included BTS’ best singles throughout the course of their decade-long career, was the group’s most recent music release. Jungkook’s special, limited fortunate draw, which is included in the package, has been one of the most profitable photocards to date, selling on eBay for $999. The singer appears in a black and white striped shirt, in a pout-kiss stance, with his beloved lip piercing, which captivated many admirers who were prepared to pay the expensive price for the photocard.
4. TWICE – Cheer Up
Every year, JYP hosts yearly events that include unexpected surprises, exclusive content, and once-in-a-lifetime performances. A limited collection of TWICE picture cards was released during one of these events in 2018, during the Superstar JYP Nation event. The collection includes goods from each member, however there are only 10 sets of photocards available throughout the globe. Due to the scarcity of these cards, their value has risen exponentially, with prices ranging from $1,200 to $1,324, depending on the member. Chaeyoung, the primary rapper, has the most costly card.
3. BTS’s Jimin – Butterful Night
The third most expensive photocard ever sold belongs to the eldest member of BTS’s maknae line. Jimin’s one-earring wonder photocard was part of a special Butterful Night fortunate draw. The things at this party are among the most costly collectibles in K-pop, with photocards selling for exorbitant prices. Because only 420 people attended this special event, the objects have increased in value, making this photocard worth $1,432.
2. BTS’ Jungkook- FLO Event Selfie
If you thought Jimin’s photocard was pricey, wait till you see the group’s youngest member. This photocard, titled “Blue Haired FLO selfie,” is a sought-after uncommon item from a FLO fortunate draw. This specific auction was posted on Twitter, and fans eagerly jumped at the chance to get the photocard of BTS’s golden boy. Many admirers were eager to pay high prices since the singer had blue hair, which was an unusual sight. The bidding took place on Twitter, and the vendor received $2,673 for the card.
1. BTS’s Jungkook – Butterful Night
Unsurprisingly, Jungkook is the owner of the most expensive K-pop photocard ever sold. The BTS vocalist has three of the top 10 most expensive photocards ever sold, with the most expensive one belonging to the Butterful Night event. The scarcity of attendance, as well as the uniqueness of this photocard — as well as the individual member — have greatly boosted the value of this photocard. After 120 bids, the item was sold for $3,213. Although it may appear to be an absurd price for a photograph, fans are eager to pay to obtain these memorabilia of their favorite musicians.
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