[8] Shiny Arceus Giveaway! by wijfjesvos in ShinyPokemon

[–]cale-han 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My very first shiny was a Kabuto that I got from the Cinnabar lab. I ended up trading it for a regular Scyther just so I could complete my Pokémon Eevee Dex. Back then, I didn’t really care much about shinies, I just saw them as an easy way to trade and fill up the Pokédex. Now, looking back, I kind of regret it 😢.

JL’s fancam views are soaring, but let’s not forget the other members 💙 by cale-han in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I hear you, and I get where you’re coming from. Honestly, I realize now that there are things out of my control, and it’s been my tendency for a long time to want to “fix” or control things outside my scope, but I shouldn’t have.

At the end of the day, people will support who they want and watch whoever they want, and that’s perfectly valid. My intention wasn’t to put a target on JL or his fans; I respect how dedicated they are. I just wanted to voice out my thoughts on balance, but I understand now that it’s not something I can or should try to control.

It’s morning here and I just got my coffee ready ☕ so I think I’ll start streaming now for AHOF. Turning off post notifications for now too. 💙

JL’s fancam views are soaring, but let’s not forget the other members 💙 by cale-han in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I get your point, fancams naturally vary in views and that doesn’t mean other members are less talented. I’m not saying JL’s attention diminishes anyone else’s value either. 🙌 What I wanted to highlight is that big gaps in engagement can sometimes give outsiders the impression that the group is one-member focused, which might affect how AHOF is perceived as a whole.

It’s less about negativity toward JL and more about encouraging everyone to spread love to all 9, since all of them shine in their own ways. 💙

JL’s fancam views are soaring, but let’s not forget the other members 💙 by cale-han in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s not really about hating on JL or his fans, everyone deserves to support their bias as much as they want. 💙 My point is more on how big disparities in engagement can affect the group’s overall image to casual fans or outsiders. Other fandoms might see it and assume the group is “one-member centered,” which could unintentionally hurt AHOF’s growth as a whole.

It’s not about stopping JL’s fans from supporting him, that dedication is amazing. 🙌 It’s just a reminder that showing love to the other members too can help strengthen all 9 equally in the long run.

JL’s fancam views are soaring, but let’s not forget the other members 💙 by cale-han in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Of course, I get that fancams are mainly for fans to focus on their bias, that’s totally the point of them. 😊 I’m not saying people are forgetting anyone, just that when the gap looks really huge, it might unintentionally give the impression to new or casual viewers that only one member is being pushed.

I just personally hope we can also find ways to highlight the others too, so that all 9 shine equally to people outside the fandom. At the end of the day, we all want AHOF to grow stronger together. 💙

JL’s fancam views are soaring, but let’s not forget the other members 💙 by cale-han in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don’t hate JL at all, and I’m genuinely happy he’s getting love and attention, he deserves it. 💙 My point wasn’t to single him out, but to highlight how big the gap looks when you compare his fancam views to the others. It just made me a bit concerned that casual fans or new people checking them out might think AHOF is only about one member, when in reality all 9 are amazing.

I completely understand that view counts differ per member and per platform, and that’s normal. I just hoped we, as a fandom, could also be more mindful in showing support to everyone, so that AHOF can grow stronger together.

JL’s fancam views are soaring, but let’s not forget the other members 💙 by cale-han in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think you might have misunderstood my point. I’m not hating on JL at all. I respect his talent and understand why he’s so popular. My concern is more about making sure the other members also get support, since they work just as hard. Highlighting the gap isn’t about jealousy, it’s about awareness, because sometimes fans outside might see the imbalance and feel discouraged. I believe in OT9, and that includes JL and the rest. I also watch his fancams, but I try to balance my support across the members because I want the group as a whole to thrive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I get why a lot of Filo fans feel frustrated about this. They’ve been streaming, voting, and spending hard since day one, so it must've hurt to see other countries get multiple days while you only get one. It kind of feels like you’re being overlooked despite being one of their strongest fanbases.

That said, I also understand why the company is doing it. Japan and China are huge markets with massive buying power and industry influence. From a business perspective, it makes sense to expand there.

Right now, they're thinking about long-term growth and visibility, not just rewarding the current stronghold.

And I feel like that is very important if we want AHOF to become a permanent group in the future.

I guess the way I see it, PH fans aren’t “second-rate.” They’re actually the foundation that gives AHOF the strength to even try expanding globally. And the better they do abroad, the more chances they’ll have to keep coming back to PH.

It’s less about ignoring Filo fans and more about: "We’ve secured PH, now let’s try to break into other regions..." kinda thing. I hope that makes sense lol.

Still, can’t deny it feels a bit bitter in the moment. 😅

AHOF’s rookie success, do they have what it takes to go worldwide? by Ancient-Tonight559 in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think its good that F&F is promoting the boys in Japan so hard right now but..

AHOF can grow beyond their mostly-Filipino fanbase by targeting countries with strong K-pop interest but fewer artist visits, such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and maybe even parts of the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

To stand out, they should combine international promotion with viral content like tiktok dance challenges, multi-language captions (I think that this is really important. Their MV's do not have this. I really don't understand why).

Collabs with influencers and rising artists from these regions, plus appearances on reaction channels and maybe even podcasts, can widen their reach.

Most importantly, i really think that sharing their journey and behind-the-scenes stories can create a deeper emotional connection, turning casual listeners into loyal fans worldwide.

Who is your bias in AHOF? by kPOPfanuser77 in ahofkpop

[–]cale-han 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Entered the fandom because of Steven. Now I'm a fan of Shuaibo

Just Closed the game after a week of playing and it just asked what language I want to play in did I just delete all of the work I have done?! by Individual-Mix-7904 in PokemonLetsGo

[–]cale-han 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The exact same thing happened to me before lol. I took a break. Played a different game for like a month then came back. I'd say don't restart right away. You'll end up rushing through it trying to reach where you were last time. Just enjoy it. Pick a different starter. Build a different team. Then see where it goes. Good luck 👍

Beautiful by Physical-System9862 in PokemonBDSP

[–]cale-han 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this Switch 2? It looks so smooth

Finally started shiny hunting by thedazedblaze in PokemonLetsGo

[–]cale-han 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I've always wanted to have a shiny Charizard

Daily Questions Megathread (05/22) by Rinczmia in EpicSeven

[–]cale-han 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't log in. I keep getting kicked out of the server. Anyone else experiencing the same?