Ship Kpop Albums from Korea Internationally (Step-by-Step Guide + Costs)

Updated 2026.04.10

Want to ship K-pop albums from Korea to your country safely and at the lowest cost? Whether you are buying from Weverse, Ktown4u, or Bunjang, this guide shows you exactly how to ship K-pop albums internationally, calculate shipping weight, and choose the cheapest and fastest shipping methods.

How to Ship Kpop Albums from Korea (Step-by-Step)

Here’s exactly how to ship K-pop albums from Korea step by step:

➡️ Step 1: Buy your Kpop albums from Korean stores (Weverse, Ktown4u, Bunjang…)

You can buy K-pop albums directly from popular Korean websites like Weverse, Ktown4u, or Bunjang. Some of these stores accept international payments, while others may require a Korean proxy service. Choosing the right store depends on whether you want pre-order benefits, rare items, or second-hand albums.

➡️ Step 2: Use a Korean address or proxy service

If the website accepts international payment (like Weverse), you can use a Korean address provided by a warehouse service. If not, a proxy service can purchase the albums on your behalf and have them shipped to your warehouse.

➡️ Step 3: Receive your albums in a Korean warehouse

Once your order arrives, it will be stored in your personal warehouse space. You’ll usually receive photos, weight details, and a notification so you can manage your items before shipping them internationally.

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➡️ Step 4: Consolidate your packages

If you ordered from multiple stores, you can combine all your albums into one box. This process, called consolidation, helps reduce international shipping costs significantly.

➡️ Step 5: Choose your international shipping method

Depending on your country and budget, you can choose between carriers like FedEx, EMS, or other options. Faster services cost more but deliver in just a few days, while cheaper options may take longer and have more restrictions.

➡️ Step 6: Pay shipping and receive your package

After selecting your shipping method, you’ll receive a final invoice. Once paid, your package is shipped internationally and delivered directly to your doorstep.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship Kpop Albums from Korea?

Kpop albums type and weight

Before calculating the cost to ship K-pop albums from Korea, it’s important to understand that albums come in many different shapes and sizes. However, there are some common weight ranges you can use as a reference:

• Small albums (Weverse albums, smart albums, Poca albums): around 500g
• 1 standard album: around 500g to 1kg depending on packaging
• 2–3 standard albums: around 1.5kg to 2kg
• Vinyl albums: around 500g to 1kg

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These weights are based on the actual weight measured on a scale. But when it comes to international shipping from Korea, there is one important factor you need to consider: volumetric weight.

📦 What is volumetric weight?

Volumetric weight (also called dimensional weight) is the space your package takes up in a shipping box, not just how heavy it is. Carriers like FedEx or EMS use this to calculate shipping costs when a package is large but lightweight.

👉 Volumetric weight (kg) = (Length × Width × Height in cm) / 5000

📏 How to estimate your package size

To estimate volumetric weight, you need the size of your albums. You can usually find this in the product details page of the store. Always use the outer box (outbox) size of the album as a reference, not just the photobook size.

⚖️ How to estimate your total shipping weight

When calculating your shipping cost, always compare:

• The actual weight (kg)
• The volumetric weight (kg)

👉 Shipping carriers will always charge the higher of the two.

To estimate your total package weight:

1. Calculate the weight of your albums (based on quantity)
2. Estimate the box size and compute volumetric weight
3. Take the higher value
4. Add around 300g–500g for packaging materials (box, bubble wrap, protection)

👉 This will give you a realistic estimate of your shipping weight and cost when shipping K-pop albums internationally.

Lost? No problem — use this AI prompt:

I want to estimate the shipping weight of my K-pop order.
Product: [Artist + Album name + version]
Quantity: [Number of albums]
Approx weight per item: [e.g. 500g / 0.5kg]
Product size (L × W × H in cm): [e.g. 20 × 15 × 3 cm]
Please calculate and show clearly:
1. Total actual weight
2. Estimated box size for all items combined
3. Volumetric weight of that final box (using standard formula)
4. Final chargeable weight (higher of actual vs volumetric)
5. Add estimated packaging weight (300–500g) Final output:
Final estimated shipping weight (kg, rounded up for carrier billing)
Final box size (cm)
Important:
- Assume efficient packing (stack items unless unrealistic)
- Slightly increase box size for protection
- Round weight up to nearest 0.5–1 kg

📦 How to Use a Shipping Calculator

Now that you know how to estimate your package weight like a pro, you can easily calculate your shipping cost before choosing a Korean proxy or forwarding service.

Most proxy services offer a shipping calculator, which is a tool that allows you to get an instant shipping estimate based on your package details.

To use it, simply:

1. Select your destination country
2. Enter the estimated weight of your package
3. Input the package dimensions (if required)
4. Click on calculate

👉 The tool will then provide you with an estimated shipping cost based on the available carriers and options.

Using a shipping calculator is the easiest way to compare prices and choose the best shipping method for your K-pop albums before placing your order.

🚚 Best Shipping Options for K-pop Albums

⚡ Fastest Shipping (FedEx / UPS)

If you want your K-pop albums delivered quickly and safely, FedEx and UPS are the best options.

• 🚀 Delivery time: around 3–5 business days
• 💰 Higher shipping cost compared to other methods
• 📦 Best for: valuable orders, large hauls, or time-sensitive shipments
• 🔒 Very reliable with strong tracking and fewer delays

👉 This is the preferred option if you want speed and security over price.

💸 Cheapest Shipping (EMS / K-Packet)

If you’re looking for a more affordable option, EMS and K-Packet are commonly used for K-pop album shipments.

• ✈️ EMS delivery time: around 5–7 business days
• 📦 K-Packet delivery time: around 7–10 business days
• ⚠️ K-Packet is only available for packages under 2kg
• 💰 Much cheaper than express couriers like FedEx or UPS

👉 These options are ideal for smaller or lighter K-pop orders.

🧾 What About Customs?

Customs fees depend on your destination country and are usually handled upon arrival.

• In most cases, customs fees are paid by the receiver when the package arrives in your country
• Some proxy services offer pre-paid customs options (DDP shipping) depending on the destination
• For example, certain services (like ours for the US) may include customs handling in advance to avoid surprise fees

👉 Always check with your proxy service before shipping to understand what is included.

Why Use a Korean Proxy to Ship K-pop Albums?

Buying K-pop albums directly from South Korea can be simple, but using a Korean proxy service makes the entire process faster, safer, and more cost-efficient.

🇰🇷 Get a Korean Address in Minutes

Instead of dealing with complicated international checkout restrictions, a proxy service gives you a Korean warehouse address within minutes. With us, you simply sign up and instantly receive your personal Korean address and storage space so you can start shopping right away.

🛒 Get Help Purchasing from Korean Stores

Not sure how to order from Korean websites like Weverse, Ktown4u, or Bunjang? We can help you purchase items directly through our custom order service or fast store option, making it easy even if the website doesn’t accept international payments.

📦 Worldwide Package Forwarding

Once your items arrive at our warehouse, we forward them safely to your country anywhere in the world. You can consolidate multiple orders into one shipment to reduce international shipping costs.

📦 Efficient & Professional Packing

If you are buying in bulk, proper packing makes a big difference in shipping costs. At Ontact Korea, we offer professional repacking services to optimize space, reduce box size, and protect your items during transit.

✂️ Reduce Package Size with Inclusion Services

Want to save even more on shipping? You can remove unnecessary packaging and keep only essential items like albums and photocards. Our inclusion service helps reduce volume and overall shipping weight, lowering your final shipping cost.