How to Spot Fake Signed Kpop Albums: A Simple Guide for International Fans

Fake signed Kpop albums?

If you're a global fan looking to buy signed Kpop albums, you've likely asked yourself: "Is this autograph real or fake?" With the increasing popularity of Kpop, unfortunately, the number of counterfeit signed albums has also grown. At AllThatSales, we specialize in authentic signed Kpop merchandise through our trusted Bunjang proxy service, and we understand how confusing it can be to verify signatures—especially if you live overseas.

Here’s a simple, professional guide to help you verify the authenticity of signed Kpop albums before making a purchase.

1. Check for the “Not For Sale” Sticker

Most official signed albums are not commercially sold—they're event giveaways, fan sign rewards, or lucky draw items. These usually have a small “Not For Sale” sticker either on the back cover or inside the packaging. If the album you’re looking at lacks this sticker, or it looks tampered with, proceed with caution.

2. Use the KOMCA (Korean Music Copyright Association) Website

If your album comes with a holographic KOMCA sticker (증지번호), you can verify its details:

• Visit the official site: https://www.komca.or.kr

• Navigate to: 거래처회원 (Distributors Login) > 증지번호조회 (Sticker Number Lookup)

• Enter the sticker number. You should see the album name and release date. If they don’t match, it’s likely fake.This method works especially well for albums released in Korea post-2010.

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3. Compare the Signature with Google Images

You can search the artist’s real autograph samples online by typing [artist name] signed album in Google Images. Real signatures often vary slightly, showing natural human movement. Fake autographs tend to be stiff, shaky, or too perfect—since they’re usually copied or printed.

If the signature is unusually large, placed in the exact same spot on every album, or appears too identical across different copies, that’s a red flag.

4. Analyze the Pen Stroke Thickness

Real signatures are written with different pens depending on the artist and the situation. If multiple albums have identical pen tip thickness and no pressure variation, they’re probably fake.

No two people write the same way every time. Fakes often show consistent line width, suggesting that a single person (not the artist) replicated the signatures using the same marker over and over again.

5. Check Pen Pressure and Flow

Real autographs show natural pressure differences—some strokes are heavier, others lighter. When an album has a signature that looks digitally printed or has uniform pressure, it likely wasn’t hand-signed.

Look closely at the beginning and end of each stroke. Real pen ink typically pools slightly at the start or fades near the end. Fakes lack this flow and often appear flat.

Final Thoughts

Buying signed Kpop albums can be exciting, but it should also be safe and trustworthy. Whether you're a collector, a gift buyer, or a hardcore fan, doing a little extra verification can help you avoid disappointment and wasted money.

At AllThatSales, we source directly from trusted Korean platforms like Bunjang, and we offer a proxy service with real verification. Our albums go through authenticity checks before shipping, so you can shop with peace of mind.

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