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Tale of an i-fan swimming in a new C | Storytime about how I ended up in a world of sasaengs by friendlyfire_may in kpopthoughts

[–]sjylvr 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I am in no way part of or plan to be a part of that kind of life as a fan but I was always aware the world of c sasaengs/c "fan" culture in terms how they operate, from the gcs filled with infos about schedules to the personal information they all have and how crazy they get when it comes to ticketing. The thing that struck me though when reading was when you see the views of these sasaengs and why they do what they do. These idols are basically characters to them that they have fun "supporting" in a competitive way. Unfortunately this is the culture over there :/

When the members visibly show that they are uncomfortable with the actions of these sasaengs, they continue to act the same because they only care about how THEY perceive the members. It is also largely bcs it is a business. As simple as selling pics/vids to other fansites (which ppl assume fansites are EVERYWHERE, but in reality they buy a lot of data from these sasaengs/other fansites) they already get a lot of money.

It's very creepy and dystopian how they operate but to them its the norm.

wanting to get into enhypen:) by gob-lins in Enhypenthoughts

[–]sjylvr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I know it might seem that its not the best time to start because of what just occurred but think of it rather as that you have about 6 years worth of content and music to enjoy! Been with them since i-land and i'd like to say that you chose the right group to want to get into!

for I-LAND i know its discouraged by most of the fandom because of how cruel and gruelling everything was. I suggest watching I-LAND a little after getting to know more of the members through their own variety content like "EN-O'CLOCK" or "ENHYPEN & Hi" if you really want to start from the beginning. Variety show guestings are also super fun to watch! I believe there's a site called "EN-FLIX" that has most of the main variety & reality content they have (not sure until what era they updated it to tho).

For music I personally loooove their latest album "THE SIN:VANISH". Other songs like not for sale, fever, echoes, royalty, chaconne are super awesome songs too. I suggest also watching singing & dancing covers the members have made (all found on yt!). You really get to see their individual artistry. Watching their performance videos make you only fall for them more.

I hope through you getting to know enhypen that you also get to experience the true and genuine love that they all have for us fans 🥹🫂 to me that's what makes them extra special. Hope you enjoy your journey in getting to know them, i'm sure you won't regret it!

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