Oh, The Pains Of Being A 'Multi-Fan'

It's funny how I hear some fans say that they just don't understand how one person can be a fan of so many groups.*silently raises hand* Well...I'm one. (.__.)/  If you didn't know already, I'm a fan of many, many, MANY groups.  Well, I guess 'fan' wouldn't be the very best word, but there are many groups that I like.  I may not listen to all of them on a daily basis and I tend to keep up with my biased groups more *coughTVXQandKAT-TUNcough* but if you want to talk to me about another group, I'll try my best to converse with you about them.  However, there seems to be a tiny problem that I'm beginnig to notice...

Jpop and Kpop fans don't really get along well with each other...

And this frustrates me.  .___.  How am I supposed to talk to both general fandoms?  You see, I have a tendency to talk about the other genre to each fandom.  I know it's probably not very smart of me, but I just want to 'promote' the genre to the opposite fandom.  For example, I'll use TVXQ and KAT-TUN--more specifically, my biases from both groups.  I really do like them, and I'll talk about them to anyone and everyone.  XD  BUT!!!  If I happen to say that Changmin and Junnosuke look alike--er--similar at some glances...I'll get told that they don't.  I've also noticed that when I make my own Tumblr posts, the ones that get the most responses tend to be the individual ones rather than the ones I do that have both of them in there (if that makes sense).  I have to apologize, but I seem to see it more from other Junnosuke fans.  :x  But either side will also sometimes say bad things about the other, and that doesn't sit well with me as they are my top oppa and ichiban.  Are they not worthy to be complimented for looking alike even in the slightest?  Is it insulting or something?  I don't think it's a bad thing as they're very attractive.  I could add to it that they both look like Taiwanese singer/actor, Jerry Yan.  :o  And of course their personalities are very different.  I've grown to love each of their quirks--even though some of the things they may do or say may not be my cup of tea.  Just imagine how it would be if I had said that Donghae of Super Junior and Kame of KAT-TUN looked similar (which they kind of do)?  OTL

Many fandoms of groups that I like tend to bash each other...

I don't really claim to be an elitist fan of any group (maybe more of a 'knowledgeable' fan), but how some are sounding makes them think like they're better than others and that certain fans should 'fall in line' or something.  It's hard to even say that one group's style is similar to another without having a fan tell you off.  I'll admit, I'll say something along the lines of that if TVXQ is mentioned--as I did get upset when a group called Code V sang 'Love in the Ice'--but I don't think it's right to nit-pick so harshly especially if it was just for fun.  I guess that would fall under what I had stated in the above paragraph when it comes to your favorite celebrities looking alike at first glance.    

*sigh*  Fandom is such a scary place sometimes.  Like in my previous entry, I've considered leaving it all.  But then I'd get quite lonely not being able to spazz with all the nice people I've met.  So, I'll just let you all know that: 1) I like both Jpop and Kpop (and some Mandopop) at pretty much an equal level, 2) Changmin and Junnosuke are my top biases, and I really like to point out similarities they have (though it's becoming less and less the more I look at them), and 3) at least try not to diss either genre/group.  It's as simple as that. 

Hm...this seemed to have turned into a rant post...mainly about my biases (when is it not?).  For this I apologize if I sounded rough, but I've had similar thoughts about this ever since I eased back into the Jpop fandom and it sort of peaked when I read an insult about Changmin.  -_-  As a side-note I'd like to say that maybe the reason for the tension has to do with the bad blood between Japan and S. Korea due to their history with each other?  In any case, I should post a more light-hearted entry soon.  Peace out~! 

Random Complaints!

Okay, so I was going through this Kpop/TVXQ website that is now on idefinate hiatus because I was looking for this article:  [NEWS] Round 1: Tohoshinki vs. KAT-TUN  But in order to do that, I had to scroll through so many other posts...most of them were about the lawsuit.  It was pretty rough to scroll past those articles because it brought up all the feelings I had during that time.  It reminded me that we're still somewhat going through this lawsuit.  Some of the articles talked about how Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu would like to finish the dispute quickly and that all of them would like to remain as a group...even if they have to switch agencies or that all members still want to remain together no matter what.  It made me wonder if they still have those feelings. 

Most fans are okay with how things are currently with the five members.  This is not to say that their current achievements are bad or anything, but I really want them back together as five.  Maybe I'm putting more stress on them by seeming like the type of fan that doesn't care about their music and just wants them together again (outside of SM).  Some say: "What if they don't want to be together again?"  I know I wouldn't like to see them depressed if they don't want to, but would they really be upset if they got back together?  It makes me kind of sad because upon thinking about it...I've only been a fan of them pre-lawsuit for only about 2 years out of the 5 since I've gotten to know them. 

I also feel a little upset because of a certain 'kpopconfession' I came across on Tumblr.  It was talking about JYJ/HoMin (something about calling the TVXQ "HoMin").  It got alot of comments, most being very negative....and bashing OT5 fans by saying that they're the most delusional and annoying.  .___.  I don't really know what to think anymore.  I've been considering easing my way out of the fandom and just supporting them in my own awkward way.  But, I've come to meet some very nice people, and I don't want to lose contact with them.  ^^;; 

I'm not sure where I was going with this, but I just wanted to put it out here.  I really do miss them together as five, and sometimes seeing things the way they are now in both the members and the fandom frustrates me.  Regardless, I still do find ways to enjoy it, and fear not...I still do love the members.