Fangirling is my Job

       Each creature was created with a specific purpose. We are all destined to play different roles in this movie-like world. Some may act as doctors, teachers, business men, students, dependents, servants etc. but there's a distinct job that only a few dared and stayed faithful for years no matter what. That work is no other than "Fangirling". 

       Nobody ever said that fangirling was easy. It was not an always-happy work for it's sometimes stressful, painful yet exciting. Just like any other occupations, it requires lots of effort, patience, understanding and faithfulness. There's no application form needed; interest and will are enough.

     The weird thing about fangirling is that fangirls still do it even if it needs lots of energy and financial support without  receiving large amount of salary. The only things they get are satisfaction, fun, some disappointments, inspiration and mixed emotions. 

      Fangirls follow fansite masters',  kpop stars' and entertainment agencies' personal social media accounts like instagram, twitter and official pages in facebook to know the latest happenings. Fan site masters are the ones responsible for taking pictures and doing intense stalking to the personalities. They are also the ones sending most fan gifts to their idol's dormitories or during fan meetings.

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Fansite Masters be like

       Usually famous fangirl spazzers and fansite masters sleep only 2-3 hours a day and stay up late at night just to get new updates and fresh informations which they would be disseminating to their followers through social media. Last summer, I tried that kind of spazzing using my role playing accounts in different social networking sites but unfortunately, I wasn't able to do it for a long time because I find it really tiresome. As a result, I received many complaints from my followers, so I decided to deactivate my spazzing accounts.

Famous Spazzers be like

      Normal fangirls stalk and follow dedicated spazzers online and through SMS in order to be updated as well. Every fangirl really allots time just to watch variety shows, music videos, live showcases, latest comebacks and debuts, reality shows and TV guesting of their idols. They also memorize the lyrics and study reading and writing Hangul in order to understand the songs.

     Fangirls usually spent almost half of the day just sitting in front of PCs or mobile phones just watching or all kpop related videos and articles. Most of time, fangirls make endless blogs, reviews and reaction videos of any newly released kpop song, albums and music videos. Fangirls also spend time watching korean dramas that features their favorite idols as story characters. 

    Part of the fangirling job to practice kpop dances by watching tutorials. Sometimes, fangirls also cover different kpop songs and upload it on YouTube or sound cloud. Fangirling means supporting so somehow, it becomes a responsibilty for fangirls to vote for idols through online and mobile votings during music showdowns in different music channels.

FANGIRL COVER GROUPS

VOTING POLLS

    Writing and reading fan fictions is also a common habit for fangirls. Organizing fandom meet ups, groups and celebrating kpop stars' birthdays or group anniversaries already became usual to them too. Memory storage became essential in fangirling. Fangirls' phones, PCs, tablets/Ipads are all full of Kpop music videos and more pictures of their idols than their own pictures. Ipods and mp3 players are mostly having kpop songs in  the playlist.

Fangirl-organized event

    Fangirls made official kgroups' shirts as their uniform for this job. At first, it's difficult to handle balance between studies and practical work but as time passes, everything will run smooth. I've doing fangirling job since last January and I find it really amazing. Instead of experiencing boredom, I can have another source of entertainment which is kpop. 

    Fangirling doesn't only require the "like" but most importantly your heart towards kpop. Kpop fandom will soon become your family once you start liking the genre, thus, fangirling is not only about enjoyment but most especially about the control of emotions and the connection between the fans and their idols.  It may have no salary but at least it makes us fangirls, happy and inspired in times when we feel down.

Fangirls Society

     A society is a group of people who share the same goal. Often, they also have common interest. Just like any other association, kpop fangirls also have their own circle termed as the "fandom society". They are usually grouped according to what fandom they belong e.g Armies (BTS fans), EXO-Ls (EXO fans), Sones (SNSD fans), Blackjacks (2NE1 fans), Beauty (BEAST fans) etc. I, myself belongs to a multi fandom society - army,exo-l, blackjack, bestfriend etc. 

group of fangirls gathered together

      Fangirls interact with their fellow fangirls and often make more close friends out of them. This is what kpop fans call as "fandom friendship or yeoseong danche (sisterhood)". Fans organize meet-ups, get togethers and celebrations for their idols' birthdays or group anniversaries. During the said events, fangirls really talk a lot with each other . They chit-chat about new updates or talk about the newly released kpop songs, albums, music videos and variety shows. Also, with the help of professional kfest organizers, they organize kpop singing and dancing events where fangirls can cover their favorite kpop single. Annual korean festivals are also being organized in every place which is usually held in malls. During kfests, the organizers really try their best to have a kpop group as a guest and perform live. 

       Those events are not only purposed for a mere competition but also a time wherein fangirls from different places can get to know and socialize with their fellow fangirls and fanboys as well. Through these kpop cover contests, the undercover talents of fangirls can be discovered too. All the events mentioned are not limited to talking because they also play games and do raffle draws in which the prizes are official merchandises like albums, posters, pins and shirts from korea.

       Fangirls really like taking pictures before, during and most especially after each gathering. They take groufies with their newly found friends and fellow fangirls. Every captured moments really has bright and cheerful atmosphere, that's why when they upload pictures on social networking sites, more people become interested and influenced to join the kpop fan club.

     Lately, I've participated in several fandom meet-ups, occasional gatherings and kpop cover contest events. Just 3 months ago, I, together with my college and high school kpop friends, joined EXO- Cebu's first anniversary celebration. It was an awesome experience and I'm so happy to meet and get to know a lot of EXO-Ls. The games were really fun and the organizers really did a good job. We also watched EXO's funny videos and all of us were bursting into laughter but after that, the video clip containing the compilation of Kris' (the member who left the group) moment with the members was shown.

     It was heart-breaking and most Kris biased fangirls cried. Then the raffle followed. I was lucky enough for I won EXO's official poster and signed photo card from Korea. I envy those who got the official albums, especially the XOXO album which has Kyungsoo's drawing on it. Anyway, that day really ended very well.

EXO-Cebu Anniversary

     I also went to the Kookie Monster party of the ARMY family. That was the celebration of Jungkook's and Namjoon's birthdays last September. Then to the Cebu Kpop Star (Sing and Dance Kpop Cover Contest) preliminaries and finals. It was amazing to see many talented people, all of the contestants are really gorgeous. I also got the chance to see the korean boy group NOM personally, yes, for real. It was amazing, they're all so charming! Also, since many fanboys joined, it was an opportunity to search for handsome and talented and make them as inspirations. Yes, it's funny tho but most fangirls really do that "fishing" thing.

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CKS GRAND FINALS

     At school, I'm a student-slash-fangirl. I want to talk about kpop sometimes when I get bored at school but I'm afraid no one can relate. Gladly, I found new a set of kpop friends through an interest based school organization which focuses on Korean culture appreciation -Haeng UP. During free time or after classes, we relax ourselves by watching korean dramas or variety shows and talk about funny things so that at least, we'll forget stress even for a while.

Two of my best kpop friends 

    I gained lots of friends because of kpop and I consider all of them as family, my kpop family. Communication between fangirls never dies. Even on social media, the connection is there. Fangirls may not be seeing each other always but believe me, once they get the chance to reunite, an unending expression of feels happens. Indeed, fangirl society is special. It is a special circle for fangirls wherein everyone understand each other and everyone is one in heart.

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Fangirl Vocabulary

Fangirls live in their own kind of world and because of that, they also have their own vocabulary in which other people cannot completely understand.

These words served as the trademark of fangirls. When you hear someone speaking using these words, it means, they are into kpop. These terminologies may seem hard for newbies but for fangirls, these are just one of the basic things.

So here are some examples of these alien words that every kpop fan knew or should know. Welcome to the Fangirls' Dictionary!

 -anyeong - it means "hi" or "hello" or "how are you?" or simply a form of polite greeting.

 -aegyo - it means showing super cuteness. Doing any acts that will emphasize one's cuteness like sweetly blinking while doing the peace sign, smiling gently with those puppy eyes and sweetly clinging to another's arm with an endearing smile. The best example for this is the Gwiyomi song.

  -daebak - this expression is the same as the common expression, "wow"! Fangirls use this to emphasize amazement. This can also mean, "the best" or "thumbs up".

 Example: "Omg they're so good, daebak!"

  -saranghae - this means "i love you" or the word used for expressing love.

 Example: "Saranghae Jeon Jungkook <3 "

  -kamsa -this means "thank you" or for showing appreciation. It's actually a shortcut for "kamsahamnida" which is "thank you" in korean language.

 Example: "Is this for me? oh kamsa!"

   -jinja - this means "really?' or "seriously?" or used to express doubt. 

Example: "Jessica is leaving SNSD, jinja?"

  -saeng -this word is used to call people who are younger than you. It came from the korean word "dongsaeng" which means younger brother or sister.

Example: "How are you saeng?"

  -unnie -this is used to call a girl who is older than you or in short, "older sister or "ate" in Filipino"

  -oppa -the word used when calling an man older than you. this may apply to your brother or boyfriend. Take note, "father" is not "oppa" it is "appa".

Example: "Hello oppa! Saranghaeyo."

  -hul -this may look awkward but it means being speechless because the topic is quite embarrassing or something which is not good.

  -maknae- this is referring to the youngest member in the group. If you are the one with the least age then you are the maknae.

  -ulzzang- this word refers to people with ashtonishing beauty. If you are gorgeous looking then, you are an ulzzang.

  -omo -this word serves as a replacement to the expression "OMG". 

Example: "Omo, this is so yummy!"

  -selca -instead of the word "selfie", fangirls use the word "selca"

  -minnat -this means "bare face" or simply a term used to describe a face without make-up

  -dongan -it is used to describe someone who has a "baby face"

  -comeback -this word implies that a certain group is releasing a new album and a new single. 

Example: "EXO will be making a comeback showcase in Inkigayo(a music show) on October 24, 2014." It means that EXO will be releasing their new single or album.

  -bias -this refers to the member of a certain group whom you like most.

Example: "I like BTS, and my bias is Jeon Jungkook." It means that among all the memebers of BTS, i like Jeon Jungkook the most.

 -yehet- this term expresses excitement, it;s the same as saying "yehey" but the way it is said and the intonation differs.

 -ohorat -this expression is used to show that you are okay.

 -mianhe -this word is used when asking apology.

Example: "I broke your ruler, mianhe unnie."

 -chaebol -this means filthy rich and super influencial.

 -fanchants -this are chants which fans utter during concerts to show support to the group.

Example: "Jigeomun So Nyu Shi Dae! x3"

 -aish -used an expression showing anger.

 -aigoo- expression used when your being bothered, worried or hurt.

Example: "I have colds, aigoo."

-debut -this term refers to the first performance of an idol/ group on stage which would be televised.

Example: After 3 years of training, PSH will already have their debut."

 -kkaebsong -this expression is used when you are sad or when you feel down.

Example: "She failed the exam, ah kkaebsong."

 -ne -it used to express agreement

Example: "Is that your sister?" You: "Ne!"

 -anio -used to express negation and contrast.

Example: "Anio, your wrong, she is not pretty."

These are just some basic words which fangirls commonly use. At first it may seem hard to remember but after a long time this would likely become normal to you. This is actually a skill, a multilingual skill. If you want to continue with the kpop world, these words will be so useful.

Next time we'll talk about what a fangirl really does. This time will be moving on a deeper and specific area so watch out for my next blog entry. kamsa! anyeong.

 

Fangirling Is?

kpop fangirl - A female who is obsessed with either korean actor or kpop groups or korean celebrities . Similar to the breed of fanboy. Have been known to glomp, grope, and tackle when encountering said obsessions.

Filipino Fangirls during FT Island's Concert in Manila

"Fangirling" is a term used to describe extreme excitement over a certain fandom. It's not just a for entertainment purposes but particularly, a choice that will soon change your life style.

It's very difficult to describe what fangirling really means unless you've been into such. In order to have its sense thoroughly conveyed, read and imagine the following scenes.

-" You are surfing the net. You opened your favorite social networking sites which are facebook and twitter. As you scroll the news feed down, you saw a photo teaser of a new kpop idol or group which will debut, or else release an album or have a concert and fan meeting. You were star struck with the members and their concept. It's the first time you've seen that picture but it made a great impact on your mind. Then you develop this feels for them. You become curious and opened google and then try to gather some information for specific purposes.

    After that research, you noticed a video link of their music video teaser. As you were watching, you were having shortness of breath, fainting, high pitched noises, shaking, fierce handshaking, wet panties and developed attraction to them. After watching, you were really amazed and can't stop watching it over and over again. Then, the stalking continues. " This shows that you are in the interested stage going to the starstruck stage.

-" You told your friends about it like the way it felt to fall in love with these gorgeous creatures. To your surprise, your friends also knew and like them too. Then you start to exchange thoughts and have a conversation in which the topic only circulates on that particular k idol or group. Then you start wasting unlimited time stalking, arguing, discussing, ogling etc. the object of your "fondness". Then every time you meet, most of your topics will be all about them and what's new. Also, you can't stop squealing.        
    After days, you start to be in the denial stage wherein you would often face the computer, talk to your idol and say "Oh my god! You don't exist. No, stop making me fall in love with you. Hey wait, marry me, i want babies. Why you gonna be so hot? No, I'm not crazy but wait oh my goodness stop being gorgeous i hate you for letting me fall with you and for not knowing me! C'mon, this is enough!" But then you start stalking and updating again again. This the weird yet hilarious side of fangirling.

Fangirl Feels

Here's a brief and short script that accurately and directly describes that Fangirling Thingy:

EXO/ other k group/ k idols: "Anyeong haseyo! Saranhaeyo!(Hello everyone, I love you) [Then bows down and gives a flying kiss while cutely smiling and waving to the fans.]

Fangirls: "SQUEEEEEE! (shouts, says different kinds of emotions, can't contain feels, rushes to the front and randomly takes pictures, some even develop tears of joy) "

Uncontrollable Fangirl Feels~

Prologue

Hey girls (or maybe some interested boys out there) !

 

 Have you ever tried finding some people cute or attractive, idolizing stars, joining fandoms or sometimes being obsessed with adept humans? In short, been into that FANGIRLING THINGY?

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I definitely have been there, yes you heard it right, I'm a fanatic, specifically a KPOP fangirl. The reason why I made this blog is to share all the craziness, surprises and escapades, benefits and stumbling blocks of fangirling. It's actually a distinct stuff like it changes the way you live your life. Once entered, moving out is onerous. It's something notable, something both exuberant and forlorn , something weird, absolutely unusual for normal people.