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Album unpacking앨범 언박싱

K-pop albums are a book plus a lottery. The CD is real; the photocard is why people buy four versions. Unpack over a clean table. Sleeves first, scissors second.

What is usually in the box

• Photobook — the concept. Do not fold the spine backwards.
• CD / Weverse album QR / Kit — platform albums may have no disc. That is intentional.
• Photocard (PC) — random per version. This is the inclusion people trade.
• Postcard, sticker, lyric paper, poster — posters are often folded. A “poster tube” version exists for some title tracks; read the product page.
• Message card / polaroid-style print — sometimes limited to first press.

Unpacking order that saves corners

1. Photograph the sealed shrink if you might return a factory defect.
2. Open the belly band without tearing the photobook cover.
3. Bag the PC in a sleeve before you touch snacks.
4. Flatten the poster under a book overnight if you will display it.

Versions

A / B / C (or “Nemo”, jewel case, platform) are different photobooks, not different albums musically. Stores list “random version” when they pick for you. See binder tips and photocard culture.