Swearing off Kpop fandom*

*With exceptions.

I’ve underestimated the growth of Kpop in Singapore. Kpop’s influence in Sg wasn’t like this 5 years ago. People laughed at Koreans, thought their music was gay. Now you can’t walk on the streets and not notice a Soshi, Hottest, VIP or ELF. Still, up till today, when Kpop fangirls roam the streets of Singapore, the number of Cassies amongst these girls are scarce, let alone finding a Shinhwa Changjo (maybe old fangirls who have Hottests and Soshis as their offsprings).

SHINee’s 4D3N adventure in Sgland has got to be an eye-opener for both the group and the management. FT Island has long realised and taken advantage of the potential market in this tiny country, JYP is informed about this market but the Dancing Gorilla has plans on bigger fishies. Finally, SM Ent sees the beam of light struggling to shine through from Sg.

This 4D3N adventure was quite a rollercoaster for Na both mentally and physically. Although thankfully, I didn’t suffer from any external bruises, Na’s heart is severely wounded and has declared “Bones too brittle for fandom”.

After much persistent and loyalty, when Kpop finally arrives in Sg, Na has gotten too old to keep up with the younglings and has thus, declared defeat.

STILL! My loyalty for Kpop remains. Being a Noona fan has 1 advantage over the youngsters; Na has more freedom and ability to spend $$ and Time. Na shall Always Keep The Faith for TVXQ, and wait it out for Jaebom’s return to 2PM. Of course, concerts are a sure thing for Na :D There’s no ticket price too $$$ for a Noona fan who has patiently waited for 5 years.

Girls go for a haircut and image change when they are broken hearted. Na probably did the same thing for her setback in Fangirling. It’s an image that Na hated when she was a girl and it’s definitely not her No.1 man’s ideal look. Still, thank goodness I have CNY as an excuse for the image change so my mom wouldn’t start questioning.

Poor SHINee (and Bobby Kim). Right after they touch down, they had to attend an award ceremony in Seoul, at least they had a Bonsang award, but so did many other bands. And Onew’s legs looked perfectly fine during the performance. He looked as springy as all the other RDD performances. Fans really do think too much.

Many sour Sgreans who didnt get to watch SHINee sing OR/AND buy an expensive lousy quality album for a priceless autograph have the international fans frowning on Sgrean fangirls. Despite belonging to the 2 categories above, I still have to say, having waited for 5 years for a Kpop band that I truly care for to arrive in Sg when I’m around really makes me a selfish fangirl. Kpop often arrive in other parts of Asia EXCEPT Sg, so there’s no surprise we’re acting alittle selfish and crazy.

Fly more bands over at closer frequency and we’ll soon settle down like other parts of Asia. FT Island is a perfect example. I heard because of SHINee’s arrival, the fans in FT’s events are watching and screaming more comfortably without much competition.

Lastly, SM Ent is really getting on Na’s nerves.

1. Yunho introduced himself as JUNG Yunho and not UKNOW Yunho on his latest Evisu Photoshoot for Elle mag. DAMMIT!

2. WIth only 9 members left in their ceremony appearances, Super Junior should change their name to Super Shi Dae and introduce themselves to be rookies aiming to become like SNSD Unnies.

3. SM should get SHOT for making Super ShiDae perform Super Girl now that SJ-M is in a hiatus due to Hankyung’s lawsuit.

4. SM is dodging all the artistes who sued them and avoiding the solution of the problem by covering up with Super ShiDae performing and introducing Yunho like a solo artiste. I BET SM has already made future solo plans for Yunho and Changmin.

URGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!