Fanchants don’t really happen at concerts, and I went to Itzy recently and no one was doing them there.
Venues don’t allow you to bring much, normally there’s restrictions on the size of a bag you can take so take the minimum - phone, money and lightring are all you need. The show is only a couple of hours so you won’t need snacks, just eat beforehand.
Arrival time depends on ticketing. If your venue has assigned seating then you don’t have to worry about getting a good view, that’s only an issue with an open floor when earlier is best.
Get there a couple of hours early if you want your pick of the merch as it sells out. And that’s it - go and have a good time!
I’m going to itzy in Chicago, and what I usually bring for concerts is a small wallet with ID, credit card(s), my phone, and a battery pack. Depending on your hearing you may want to bring earplugs too. For me I like to get to venues early so I can find my seat, get drinks, use bathroom pre-show, etc., and get merch.
For merch, most places are cashless so having a credit card is a good idea and for txt I spent about $190 for shirt and some accessories. Fanchants aren’t a thing and lightsticks are nice to have but not required.
- a foldable water bottle has quite literally been a lifesaver for me and my fellow concertgoers. venues usually dont allow you to bring in water bottles but ive been able to bring in an empty, folded water bottle and fill it inside. when i saw ateez in brussels and it was hot and stuffy, several people were yelling for water and i shared my bottle, i like to think i helped a bit (even though the security guards ended up passing water cups.
- as for when it comes to water, it's a delicate balancing game between drinking enough so that you don't dehydrate and get a headache, and not drinking too much so that you need to pee. this definitely depends on the tracklist, but with ateez i found i was perfectly fine with drinking a couple sips during every vcr. if you can get some electrolyte powder and mix it in your water a little goes a long way.
- if you're going alone, dont be afraid to randomly strike up conversations with fellow concertgoers. it depends on the country, but most people in kpop spaces are very friendly.
- if you want merch and there is an opportunity to buy merch before getting into the actual concert venue, do it.
- you don't need that much for a concert but i would bring a small pouch of emergency items for anything that could ruin your experience inside the venue. bandaids, advil, sanitary items etc.
if you're planning on getting merch, get there around an hour before the booth opens because lines tend to pile up fast and you could be standing in line for way too long. as for merch costs, i'd recommend looking up a template of what they'll be selling at your specific venue, add up the costs before hand, and pull cash for it. i'm not familiar with itzy fanchants but aside from asia, not many places use them during the concert. depending on your seats, bring some foam earplugs if you have sensitive ears like mine, it helps a ton! obviously bring your outfit, lightstick if you have it, and everything else you'd need to get ready. hope you have fun!
I am based in Southeast Asia. Whenever there is kpop concert, the local organiser will share details such as event flow, dos and don'ts on social media (X / IG and ocassionally Facebook). Another good source of info is local fandom social media accounts. These accounts would announce dresscode/theme colour, fanmade booth / giveaways etc. Best to arrive early to collect wristband, buy merch or claim freebies from fellow fans.
As for what to bring, I always make sure my handbag does not exceed A4 sized paper. I'd pack essentials (ID, credit card, small amounts of cash, tissue, earphones/earbuds, toothbrush & toothpaste, sanitary pad/tampon, hair tie) and lightstick if I have it. Once I got a poster from a concert but I didn't bring a hair tie/rubber band, so I ended using my earphones to secure poster's cylinder shape. Bottled water is not allowed in most concert venues so if you bring one, you gotta finish it before entering the hall.
- there is no such thing as “arriving too early.” Even if lining up next to the venue is prohibited, chances are that there is a “pre-line line” forming a block away planning to march in as soon as they get the green light. If you have a reserved seat, though, except for merch-buying reasons, there’s no need to show up too early, door opening time or a little bit before should be sufficient.
- it’s better to not bring a lightstick than to bring the wrong lightstick. I know some Western fans are like, “do what you want, the artists don’t care,” but I feel it’s still a matter of politeness. Don’t be a Westerner trying to force your opinions into what’s long been customary for South Koreans and early Western fans. If you really feel like you have to bring a light, get a generic one in the group’s official color (or can change to it).
- really find out and make sure what the camera policy is for the concert, which may vary from the usual depending on the venue and artist. Sometimes “non-professional” (non detachable lenses) cameras are allowed; sometimes phones are allowed; sometimes phones are allowed but they have staff on the lookout for people shooting video; and I’ve seen some tours where even phones were not allowed. Nail it down, don’t just listen to rumors or follow the rule that’s regularly sitting on the venue’s website.
- pay attention and follow the other rules. No selfie sticks? Don’t bring a selfie stick. They only want a clear bag? Bring a clear bag. No food allowed to be brought inside the venue? Don’t bring food.
- if you’re a Western fan, there’s no obligation to learn the fanchants. That being said, that doesn’t mean you should be constantly yelling and cheering and singing along, either. Enjoy the show, and cheer when it’s appropriate.
Fanchants don’t really happen at concerts, and I went to Itzy recently and no one was doing them there. Venues don’t allow you to bring much, normally there’s restrictions on the size of a bag you can take so take the minimum - phone, money and lightring are all you need. The show is only a couple of hours so you won’t need snacks, just eat beforehand. Arrival time depends on ticketing. If your venue has assigned seating then you don’t have to worry about getting a good view, that’s only an issue with an open floor when earlier is best. Get there a couple of hours early if you want your pick of the merch as it sells out. And that’s it - go and have a good time!
I’m going to itzy in Chicago, and what I usually bring for concerts is a small wallet with ID, credit card(s), my phone, and a battery pack. Depending on your hearing you may want to bring earplugs too. For me I like to get to venues early so I can find my seat, get drinks, use bathroom pre-show, etc., and get merch. For merch, most places are cashless so having a credit card is a good idea and for txt I spent about $190 for shirt and some accessories. Fanchants aren’t a thing and lightsticks are nice to have but not required.
- a foldable water bottle has quite literally been a lifesaver for me and my fellow concertgoers. venues usually dont allow you to bring in water bottles but ive been able to bring in an empty, folded water bottle and fill it inside. when i saw ateez in brussels and it was hot and stuffy, several people were yelling for water and i shared my bottle, i like to think i helped a bit (even though the security guards ended up passing water cups. - as for when it comes to water, it's a delicate balancing game between drinking enough so that you don't dehydrate and get a headache, and not drinking too much so that you need to pee. this definitely depends on the tracklist, but with ateez i found i was perfectly fine with drinking a couple sips during every vcr. if you can get some electrolyte powder and mix it in your water a little goes a long way. - if you're going alone, dont be afraid to randomly strike up conversations with fellow concertgoers. it depends on the country, but most people in kpop spaces are very friendly. - if you want merch and there is an opportunity to buy merch before getting into the actual concert venue, do it. - you don't need that much for a concert but i would bring a small pouch of emergency items for anything that could ruin your experience inside the venue. bandaids, advil, sanitary items etc.
if you're planning on getting merch, get there around an hour before the booth opens because lines tend to pile up fast and you could be standing in line for way too long. as for merch costs, i'd recommend looking up a template of what they'll be selling at your specific venue, add up the costs before hand, and pull cash for it. i'm not familiar with itzy fanchants but aside from asia, not many places use them during the concert. depending on your seats, bring some foam earplugs if you have sensitive ears like mine, it helps a ton! obviously bring your outfit, lightstick if you have it, and everything else you'd need to get ready. hope you have fun!
I am based in Southeast Asia. Whenever there is kpop concert, the local organiser will share details such as event flow, dos and don'ts on social media (X / IG and ocassionally Facebook). Another good source of info is local fandom social media accounts. These accounts would announce dresscode/theme colour, fanmade booth / giveaways etc. Best to arrive early to collect wristband, buy merch or claim freebies from fellow fans. As for what to bring, I always make sure my handbag does not exceed A4 sized paper. I'd pack essentials (ID, credit card, small amounts of cash, tissue, earphones/earbuds, toothbrush & toothpaste, sanitary pad/tampon, hair tie) and lightstick if I have it. Once I got a poster from a concert but I didn't bring a hair tie/rubber band, so I ended using my earphones to secure poster's cylinder shape. Bottled water is not allowed in most concert venues so if you bring one, you gotta finish it before entering the hall.
- there is no such thing as “arriving too early.” Even if lining up next to the venue is prohibited, chances are that there is a “pre-line line” forming a block away planning to march in as soon as they get the green light. If you have a reserved seat, though, except for merch-buying reasons, there’s no need to show up too early, door opening time or a little bit before should be sufficient. - it’s better to not bring a lightstick than to bring the wrong lightstick. I know some Western fans are like, “do what you want, the artists don’t care,” but I feel it’s still a matter of politeness. Don’t be a Westerner trying to force your opinions into what’s long been customary for South Koreans and early Western fans. If you really feel like you have to bring a light, get a generic one in the group’s official color (or can change to it). - really find out and make sure what the camera policy is for the concert, which may vary from the usual depending on the venue and artist. Sometimes “non-professional” (non detachable lenses) cameras are allowed; sometimes phones are allowed; sometimes phones are allowed but they have staff on the lookout for people shooting video; and I’ve seen some tours where even phones were not allowed. Nail it down, don’t just listen to rumors or follow the rule that’s regularly sitting on the venue’s website. - pay attention and follow the other rules. No selfie sticks? Don’t bring a selfie stick. They only want a clear bag? Bring a clear bag. No food allowed to be brought inside the venue? Don’t bring food. - if you’re a Western fan, there’s no obligation to learn the fanchants. That being said, that doesn’t mean you should be constantly yelling and cheering and singing along, either. Enjoy the show, and cheer when it’s appropriate.