This week, the girls explore the crazy, unique world of kpop merchandise and what it means to buy, collect, and trade for different fans. Some can't afford to buy merchandise (did someone say Yanna?), while some dedicate themselves to owning every photocard of their bias (*cough* Alison *cough*), and others are somewhere in between the two (aka Paige). Resident merch-expert Alison teaches us about online trading culture, while Yanna and Paige talk about their selective collecting--all in an effort to get to the bottom of the meaning of merch: what drives fans to collect merch? What does it mean for fandoms? How does it reflect on the kpop industry and kpop fandom culture? Listen to find out what we think! 

Do you have your own K-Pop merch? What's your most prized possession in your collection? Give us a follow on our Instagram @SoldMySeoulPod and let us know!

Intro+outro music by @psydelsoundlabs on Instagram !

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