June 2, 2012

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~! 

4 comments:

  1. Myndless, hi ~ ! I am always surprised at the "fact" that KPop fans and JPop fans don't really interact. Many many of us originally comes from one of those places and moves on to the next,taking our intitial interest with us. So there should be loads to talk about. You were one of the first KPop fans I came to know. So I really did believe that talking and spazzing about JPop as well was just fine and not really an issue ~ ! I still believe that, of course. Haha ^___~

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    1. It is weird...I've read that some fans of Kpop were originally fans of Jrock, so I really don't understand why. But once again, it might be due to newbie fans? Ahaha...I'm glad that you don't mind me switching between Kpop and Jpop. Please don't hesitate to do the same as well. ^O^

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  2. Soooooooooo I just happened to come across ur blog! Truthfully I'm way more biased towards KAT-TUN - hyphen here! - plus I'm really into japan as a whole! I "once" used to be quite an otaku - thanks school for destroying that -_-! But I listen to alot of Kpop ~~~ B1A4, BIG BANG , TVXQ etc. ! I understand what you mean by "I know it's probably not very smart of me, but I just want to 'promote' the genre to the opposite fandom " because I do the EXACT same thing! Except not online but like at school! *90% of my school listens to kpop no joke! I do this for jpop because of how well known kpop is now! I see that both have extremely strong potential! It's funny because during our roll call yesterday I was crazily listening to Real Face. My korean teacher was curious so ... I put it on out loud *she asked for it! ... everyone went silent ... someone even said their ears were starting to "hurt." On the other hand ,a lot of my friends have become fans without me trying! I think there's no excuse for kpop or jpop fans to bash each other's groups it's just plain rude. Kpop and Jpop are extremely different in most cases so everyone should be more understanding! And there's nothing wrong with switching as long nobody tries to insult anyone else! To avoid the problem entirely I personally say that I am definitely a hyphen! However when it comes to other groups I just reaaaaaaaally like them but not to the same extent! That's how I deal with it anyway. (^O^)/ *man that was long! Sorry you're like the FIRST person I've met who actually likes both:P !

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    1. First, I'd like to say thank you for coming across my blog and commenting! :D That means alot to me. We do sound alot alike, ne? Just a bit opposite. Ah, I can understand how it must've felt when you tried promoting Jpop. Kpop has become extremely popular everywhere, so things like you described might happen. I live in the U.S., so most people would bash Asian music altogether. .__. That is why I wish that Jpop wouldn't be so exclusive to just Japan. It should expand too! ^o^ Ah, I'd have to say that I'm a combination of a Cassiopeia-Hyphen because they're my bias Kpop and Jpop groups. But at the same time, I'm can't really call myself an official one for certain reasons. ^^;; Of course, like you, there are many other groups that I love to listen to as well. And I agree--fans bashing each other's genres is really rude. I'm glad that I'm one of the first people you've met that likes both genres (as well as both countries). :3 Thanks again for stopping by, and do come again soon! ^o^

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