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cupsleeve event
What does cupsleeve event mean?
A fan-organised celebration, usually for an idol's birthday, held at a cafe that hands out custom cup sleeves and merchandise.
"There's a cupsleeve event for his birthday at three cafes this weekend."
Origin
K-pop fan-event culture.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cupsleeve event?
It's a fan-organised gathering, usually for an idol's birthday, held at a cafe that gives out custom-printed cup sleeves and small merchandise to attendees.
Do you have to pay for a cupsleeve event?
Usually you just buy a drink at the cafe and receive the themed cup sleeve and freebies as part of the event, though some hand out limited goods first-come-first-served.
Where did cupsleeve events come from?
They grew out of K-pop fan-event culture, where fans arrange cafe collaborations to celebrate their favourite idols.
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