Happy Belated 6th Anniversary, KAT-TUN And A Small Issue

March 22, 2012 marked the 6th anniversary of the Jpop group I tend to follow the most...KAT-TUN~!  ^o^  As most of you know, I've become quite interested in this group a few months back.  I've heard of them prior to actually becoming a fan, but never really paid attention to them (as I was into anime and about to head into the realm of Kpop).  But just like TVXQ I do feel sad that I came into the fandom really late.

Anyway, KAT-TUN is a super popular Jpop male group that is under Johnny's Entertainment.  They're very interesting fellas if I do say so myself.  I'm in the process of watching their variety show called 'Cartoon KAT-TUN and they are just as hilarious as my main bias group~!  Although the vocals of the members of KAT-TUN do confuse me--because they almost sound alike--I do like alot of their songs.  Their dancing is...a bit interesting as well.  But that is because I'm so used to seeing Kpop grounds dance in sync.  However, this group has a pretty impressive record when it comes to their performances and such.  So far, KAT-TUN is the only group to perform multiple times in the prestigious Tokyo Dome BEFORE debut.  And at one time, they performed ELEVEN shows in ONE day!  How amazing is that?  o.O  There are several other feats that they've done, but I can't remember off the top of my head.  Here is a link to their Wikipedia page for that:  KAT-TUN history.  I also made a post about them earlier if you want to check them out further.  :D

HAPPY 6TH ANNIVERSARY, KAT-TUN~!  

 

Now, the next issue is about what recently happened on Twitter involving a recent picture of Jaejoong.  At first I didn't know what they were talking about--save that some fans were spazzing that Jaejoong had become blonde or something.  But then some fans began to notice that it didn't come from his own twitter (and it was a selca of himself).  This was also from KakaoTalk--sort of like a Korean instant messaging app for your smartphone, ipad, etc.  And since it wasn't uploaded by Jaejoong himself or any of his staff, many fans were lead to believe that his account on KakaoTalk was hacked by a sasaeng fan or whatnot.  And what with all the issues that have arisen pertaining to sasaengs lately, it could make any situation tense.  But I believe that the person who initially uploaded the picture took it down.  I think she may have been a friend of his on KakaoTalk too (I'm still fuzzy on the details).  The issue is about other fans' reactions to the fans who said it could have been the work of sasaengs.  They seemed to have gotten upset when sasaengs were blamed.  Truthfully, I would've blamed them too.  After hearing about everything that those types of girls do, it would make your eyes go o.O  But upon realizing it, alot of the stuff we see about our favorite celebs--airport pics mainly--most likely come from a sasaeng.  I guess I'm alright with airport pics and whatnot HOWEVER I don't like all the extra stuff that sasaengs do.  For example...getting a hold of their cellphone numbers, flight itinerary, breaking and entering their houses...I guess basically anything that invades their privacy or does more harm to the celebrity and the fan than good.  I think the best way to make an impression as a fan to your 'oppa', 'ichiban', whatever is to just attend their concert, go to a fan meet, or send them a nicely done letter with maybe a fan gift...as long as it's not written in blood or anything disturbing.  ^^;;  But I just figure I'd let out my thoughts on the issue.

Peace out~!

Remembering 3/11 And A Little Tidbit Extra

Today was the day that marked the one year anniversary of the major natural disaster that struck Japan (even though it was yesterday in Japan).  I can still remember when I was watching the news as the water came speeding in.  It left goosebumps on my body.  As I've stated before, I used to live there and I loved it very much.  It suprised many how the people cooperated in the wake.  Though the road to recovery will be very long (believe me, I know) I know that Japan will come back better.  I hope to come back and visit soon~!  :3 

Thi is just a small post I'd like to dedicate to the people of Japan.  ^o^ 

But...as a sidenote, I'd also like to say to my ultimate bias, "Stay strong.  I know I can't support very well from here, but I shall keep trying." 

Peace out~!

Fangirl Moodswings

This is an entry I had from my LiveJournal...

I feel a bit intimidated when I step into a group that has long been established in the entertainment world and has so many fans that are 'well-seasoned' in terms of knowlege of a member I like. I usually think: "Wow...they know alot about him. They'd make a better pair than I would with him." It was a little like that in the beginning for me with Changmin in TVXQ, but it seems a bit worse for Junnosuke in KAT-TUN since I'm so late in entering the fandom. :o I hope none of you take it the wrong way of course. I really do admire the loyalty in some of you fans because it must be so easy to stick with just one person (which I seem to have temporarily lost sight with). I only say that last part because loyalty/faithfulness is one of the big traits of a Leo. Maybe that is why my brain is fried whenever I look at the pics on my Windows 7 desktop thingy because it's got both Changmin and Junnosuke pics to shuffle through.

I see fans who are strictly Changmin and ones who are strictly Junnosuke biased. And ones that like both already seem to have chosen who they'd most likely stick with. So, where does that leave me? I still think that I'd most likely choose Changmin, but then I don't want to lose Junnosuke either. Then I think: "Is this really something to be fretting over?" XD I also don't want to be considered a 'fake' fan or a disappointment to one fandom or the other for liking both of these guys very much. It's like I'm thinking they're saying: "You should stick with one and not worry about the other". Even thought that is totally not the case of what they're saying. But I really dislike when fans compare them in negative ways, namely by saying that one is better than the other in various fields (i.e. - hotness/cuteness, dancing, singing, etc.) >:( I can't --no--I REFUSE to do that. If I do compare, it's all for good things. I guess I just want fans who are either Changmin/Junnosuke-biased to recognize that BOTH are special. 

I guess this would filter in with my previous post in the section that was talking about Kpop and Jpop.  Anyways...peace out~! 

Being A Fan Is Really Tough...

Seriously!  It would be amazing if we could all get paid for it.  ^^;;  But as of late, news about 'sasaeng fans' is spreading really fast.  If you read my last post on them, they are the type of fan to make a whole fandom look bad.  And since the worst ones happn to be for TVXQ it makes the situation even more complex for thw whole fandom.  Not only do we have to deal with the lawsuit--which I believe has still not been resolved--but the fandom also has deep divisions.  And if you're a multi-fan like me, it gets really difficult when you have drama going on in other groups that you tend to follow.  On top of that, whenever your bias ends up in a controversy--dating someone, for example--things can get really messy really fast.  The example of dating is one that I'm quite guilty of becaue I know I'd get really upset.  But I'd like to talk more about the subject of the 'sasaeng fans'. 

Just a while ago, it was reported that Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu had responded to the issue about the 'abuse' they were giving to the fans.  From how it sounded, they didn't deny it nor did they say it was all fake.  They did say that they've had to put up with this for a long time.  Yoochun just asked that fans give them at least a little bit of privacy.  Junsu made mention that because they're "still fans" he really doesn't know how to respond.  And Jae (bless his heart) actually said that they apologize if they ever hurt a fan.  ;___;  I know they're public figures and usually I'd say things about them if a public figure ever does something wrong, but if I were in their shoes I would've given up singing a long time ago.  After reading that article, I felt so bad.  When the trouble with 'sasaengs' started showing up, it made me think about what kind of fan I was (because I'm sure alot of the fancams in airports and such come from them and I was also enjoying those fancams).  Now I just wish I could be of some help to my favorite celebrities or send them encouraging letters or something.  It may sound really dumb to some, but I think it'd be nice to hear something optimistic.

Another problem with being a fangirl is having to deal with certain fans that only stick to one group, genre, etc. and think it's the best.  I may have that problem a little when it comes to TVXQ since they're my bias group.  ^^;;  But I say that about 'sticking to one group' because I sometimes feel like some just listen to one genre and don’t really care much for the other.  I like both though, and that can be a perdicament. I usually find myself talking about Jpop to Kpop fans and Kpop to Jpop fans. I even try recommending music from the opposite genres to them in hopes they’ll like it too.  However, it seems like they're never interested.  It's especially true when it comes to introducing TVXQ to Jpop fans or KAT-TUN to Kpop fans.  Sometimes I wonder if I bother my Jpop Tumblr/Twitter followers with my reblogging of Kpop and vice versa.  And I really don't like it when there are videos on Youtube trying to say which genre is better because both are really good.  So Jpoppers don't hate on Kpop and Kpoppers don't hate on Jpop.

That reminds me of a post I did in my LiveJournal about how it's really difficult to establish yourself within a fandom that's been around for a while.  With TVXQ it was rather easy for me.  But KAT-TUN on the other had was rather difficult.  I felt (and still feel) like an outcast.  .___.  I see some of the people I follow on Tumblr having a conversation about Junnosuke, I kind of want to join, I send a reply to a post in hopes to get a response, I don't get anything and they keep talking.  ;___;  Maybe it's because I reblog alot of Changmin/TVXQ stuff?  But upon thinking about it...I should just be myself when it comes to being a fan, right?  Support them my own way~!  I can like them just as much and that's all there is to it, right?  I should keep this in mind as I traverse along Tumblr or Twitter (and this goes for all fangroups I'm involved in). 

In the end, fandom is getting to be REALLY complex these days no matter what country your favorite celebrity hails from.  I don't think it was like that back then.  ^^;;  Haha...I'm also too old to be doing this sort of stuff.  I suppose I should wrap this post up by just saying to try to be the best fan you can be....without crossing the line. 

Peace out~!  

Changmin Fanart: "My Adoration"

Hello~!  I'm back with more fanart!  :D  This is actually something I did a few years ago while I was in a college art class.  If I remember correctly, it's charcoal on a piece of paper that was covered in turpentine.  I call it "My Adoration".  >///<  As always, please credit me and let me know if you want to show it to others. 

Hm...where have we all seen this picture before?  >:D 

Yes, I used this picture here.  Of course, it was the sticker from his solo album that I used because I had brought it to school on that day.  I think I've captured the essence of Changmin quite well, ne? 

March Is Not Shaping Up Too Well...

Just yesterday I came across two pieces of upsetting news: one in the real world and the other in the fandom world.  I'll begin with the real world because that is really important.  If you have a Twitter or a Facebook or any other means of social networking, you may have seen the words 'Invisible Children' somewhere.  There is this mass project going on to make it well known who these children are.  I came across this video (which is being spread), and if you have half an hour, it's worth watching.  I didn't think I could sit through and watch all of it.  ^^;;  But I did.  And even if you don't watch all of it, at least get something out of it.  And pass it on.  :D  I know that there're alot of bad things happening in the world, but I feel that for the longest time problems in places like Africa and India go unnoticed.

   Credit:

I'm not much of a shaker or a mover when it comes to stuff like this, so all I can really do is just pass this on.  :3

Ah, the next issue within the fandom.  Yet again, JYJ has been accused of hitting and cursing at their fans.  There is an alleged video (audio only) where you can hear Jaejoong cursing and 'hitting' a fan.  I have not watched these videos though.  Some fans who heard of this news were shocked.  Two general reactions were either anger and extremem disappointment at the members or anger and extreme disappointment toward these fans.  I'm against any kind of violence, but I have to admit that these fans got what they came for.  But it is suprising that the members have lasted this long with these kinds of fans.  "What kind," you ask?  They are called 'sasaeng' fans....an EXTREME version of stalkers.  This post from Tumblr explanis it better:  Sasaeng Fans.  Now, I may call myself a crazy-obsessed fan, but I know for sure that I am nowhere near the level of them.  I have yet another article that tells of various incidences involving all members of TVXQ.  But it's not only this group that has suffered from sasaengs.  Warning:  There is quite a bit of cursing in the beginning and it is really long, but I advise you read it all.  Other famous Kpop stars as well have been stalked.  It's just that TVXQ's tends to be really prevalent.  I've heard of some of these incidences for the span that I've been a Kpop fan.  And I do remember the members speaking about them on a variety program.  However, there were some events that I didn't even know about.  ESPECIALLY WHEN IT CAME TO MY ULTIMATE BIAS BEING INJURED AND BROUGHT TO THE POINT OF TEARS!!!!  >:O  It was really upsetting.  And then when I looked at my poster of them in my room, I felt really bad for them.  I have KakaoTalk for the simple reason of looking for Changmin (because apparently he has one) but now I don't think I'll be using it for a long time because it sounds like stalking.  In any case, this post should hopefully bring more insight and make us all rethink what kind of fans we are.     

     

A Small Scenario Involving My Two Top Biases

While looking around on Tumblr yesterday, I came across a macro of Junnosuke that I just couldn't pass up!  Then I came up with the thought that it went so well with one of the macros I have of Changmin~!  So, I made a small scenario out of it:

Imagine a hot lady walks by Junnosuke and Changmin who are just sitting around.  Junnosuke happens to catch a view of her as she's walking away and mutters:

Changmin then gets a good look at the lady, and then looks back at Junnosuke.  He replies by saying:

Junnouske is suprised at his comment and asks why he would say that.  Changmin answers by simply saying: "I'm told I can take a look at 100 girls and 'just know'."

Huhu~!  Funny, right?  ............No?  Ah, I apologize then.  I'm not quite funny.  If it offends anyone, I apologize for that too.  .____.  Credit to the original makers of both macros.  

Changmin Obsessed!

Hello, everyone~! Down below is a test to see how *coughobsessedcoughcough* you are with Shim Changmin.

I'm sure many of you know how I am with him. I found this on Live Journal from a person named chobitschii, so credit goes to her. I just wanted to post this for fun, so I won't get too jealous (lol). XD Anyway, happy test taking!
 

MAX/Changmin Obsession Test

1. You know everything about Chang Min. (Yes / No) No
2. You have viewed the 100 facts and profile about Chang Min. (Yes / No) Yes
3. You have bookmarked or saved them. (Yes / No) No
4. You do a web search on Chang Min every day. (Yes / No) No
5. You join or planning to join fanlisting, fangroups and communities dedicated to Chang Min. (Yes / No) Yes
6. You are the maintainer of the sites mentioned in no. 5 (Yes/No) Yes...sorta
7. Your current website layout features Chang Min. (Yes / No) No, but it will
8. You don't refer to Chang Min as Max. (Yes / No) Yes
9. But you refer him as Chang Min, Chang Minnie, Minnie, Maxie and other nicknames related to him. (Yes /No) Yes
10. You visit Chang Min's fansites every day. (Yes / No) No
11. And you pulled Chang Min's photos from the internet. (Yes / No) Yes
12. You have Friendster, MySpace, LJ and other blogs with your pictures and userpics are mostly Chang Min in different poses. (Yes / No) Yes
13. You have Chang Min’s pictures and posters pasted in every corner of your room. (Yes / No) No
14. You have Chang Min as your desktop wallpaper. (Yes / No) Yes
15. You write this: I<3Chang Min (Yes / No) Yes
16. And this: Chang Min & your name 4ever (Yes / No) Yes
17. You draw hearts all on no.14 and 15 or all over his name. (Yes/No) No
18. You consider Chang Min to be cute and yummy at the same time. (Yes / No) Yes
19. You feel really happy instantly when you see Chang Min's face, even though you are in a mood where you are too depressed to be happy. (Yes / No) Yes
20. You squeal when you heard Chang Min's name and when you see his face. (Yes / No) Yes
21. You are infatuated by Chang Min. (Yes / No) Yes
22. And consider him as 'your man'. (Yes / No) Haha...yes
23. All you could ever talk about is Chang Min to your friends, family and random people on the street. (Yes/No) Yes, and I believe they're sick of it.
24. You want to go to Kyung Hee University just to see Chang Min. (Yes / No) Yes
25. You are or planning to take up Korean as your second/third language. (Yes / No) Yes
26. You have dreams about Chang Min. (Yes / No) Yes
27. You have dreams of kissing Chang Min. (Yes / No) Yes
28. You want to have kids with the boy. (Yes / No) Yes
29. You have 'fantasies' about Chang Min. (Yes / No) Yes
30. When watching MVs of TVXQ, you tend to rewind them to Chang Min's close-up part. (Yes / No) No
31. You wish that you can be Mrs. Shim Chang Min or at least his girlfriend. (Yes / No) Yes

Count the number of 'yes' that you have.

Here's the results:
0-4 : It's either you hate him or you don't know who he is. Why you even take this test anyway?
5-10 : You like him..... a little.
11-16 : You're a fan, but not obsessed.
17-23 : Still healthy. Remember to keep your limits, okay.
24-30 : Off to the cold showers with you! Ehem, without Chang Min

I got 23 'yes'...lol...