Have you ever heard lines like “I’m going for free today!” or “I just did a free meet-and-greet!”? Well, that only really comes up if you’ve got idol otaku around you… If you’re starting to get into idols and the word “museN” (free) has caught your attention, this article is for you.
Please give it a read.
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What is 'mussen' (meaning 'without money')?
In the original Japanese, “musen” refers todo not pay moneyrefers to (something).
It’s used in expressions like “dine and dash” (literally ‘eating and drinking without paying’).
In the idol world, “free riders” (literally “no-money” fans) are the same thing.
A “no-charge event” refers to a free event, in other words,Free live showThat's what it is.
Among idol fans, doing something without paying money, such as at free live shows, is calledfree of chargeIt is said.
Benefits of a free live show
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You might think it sounds awesome that you can go to idol concerts without spending money, but that it only benefits the fans.
However,Of course, there are benefits for the idols as well.There is.
They’re holding a free event to try to attract new fans (newcomers to the fandom).
Since it is a free event,Not a fan yet, but I'm interestedThe likelihood that such people will come to the live show increases.
The aim is to make people go, “This idol is awesome!”
If they like you at the live show and you can lead them into the bonus/meet-and-greet event afterward, the rest comes down to the idol’s ability.
A tokuten-kai is an event where you can shake hands with an idol or take photos with them; it’s also referred to as a “meet-and-greet” or a “handshake/photo session.”
If you firmly capture the hearts of the nerds there, they'll become fans.
A free-admission event is an opportunity to gain new fans.
Also,free meet-and-greetThere is also that (reason).
This so-called free interaction occurs when we offer services, such as while promoting our own idol group.
When members are handing out the group's flyers around town and such, you can talk with them, right?
This is a free meet-and-greet.
In conclusion
If someone calls things like free live shows “musen” (no-money), there’s a good chance they’re an idol otaku.
Worth checking.