How I Learned to Love Kpop

Korean Pop also known as K-pop is a world-wide trend that young people in today’s generation patronize. It has been going on for years, however, I just learned to love it just this year. I’ll tell you why I love Kpop, but first, let me tell you how I learned to love Kpop.

I learned to love Kpop when I was watching this program in TvN called “Produce 101”. It’s a reality program which produces kpop groups and endorses them to the Kpop fandom which is known as the “National Producers”. That time, I only watched because I couldn’t find any decent shows on TV. However, watching the show, I realized that Koreans are talented, cute, funny, and knows how to enjoy simple things in life. Kpop triggered something in me that makes me want to be like them, live like them, be where they are and eat the food that they eat.

The kpop group that I’m fangirling over now is BTS and Wanna One. I love BTS ‘cause they’re so cool, kind, fun-loving and talented people. But the one thing I love most about them is the way they treat each other. Jimin, in particular, treats Taehyung as his own brother, combing his hair, feeding him, cheering him up when he’s a bit down, and that’s how I want someone to treat me, too and how I wanna treat someone. Even a fan left a comment on that Youtube video about Jimin and Taehyung, says, “I wanna be treated the way BTS treats BTS”. It’s really something I’ve never seen before. Truth is, people can really just pretend; pretend that they’re happy or sad; however, I see the sincerity of some and it kind of gives me hope. My cousin (the one I talked to you about a while ago) was the one who introduced me to BTS. Well she didn’t introduce them to me personally, but I got to know BTS through her convo with a friend. So after I watched Produce 101 season 2, it made me curious about BTS, and why my cousin (who knew a lot about Kpop and is a very reliable source of anything under the sun) love them so much.

On the other note, I love Wanna One because they’re legit cute, funny, talented, humble, and loving. Jisung, the eldest is the one who takes good care of the maknaes (younger members) of Wanna One. He treats them like how a mother treats her child. Ong Seungwoon is the clown of the group. He makes everyone laugh and cheers everyone up. He might be all smiles but deep down he has a gentle and tender heart. He is also one of the best dancers in the group. Kang Daniel is the leader of the group. He is a good-looking charmer who dances really well. He is also witty and reliable. Lee Dae-hwi is the third placer of Produce 101 season 2. He is charming, kind, and he communicates well with people. Park Jihoon is the second placer of Produce 101 season 2. He is also known as “Wink Boy” because wink is his trade mark. Park Woojin is the fourth placer of Produce 101 season 2. He is the best dancer and he is also one of the youngest (“maknae”) in the group. Hwang Minhyun is one of the talest and most responsible members of the group. He debuted at an early age of 17 and right now, he is part of one of the most popular boy groups in Korea – Wanna One. Lee Seungwoo is one of my favorite members of the group. He was a black belter in martial arts and he is always cheerful, gets along with his co-members. He is a friend of BTS’ Park Jimin, Kai of Exo and SHINee’s Taemin. He is also one of the best singers in the group. Lai Guan Lin is one of the maknaes of the group. He is originally from Taiwan and he still learns Korean language. He dances really well and is sweet and friendly. Kim Jae-hwan is the best singer of Wanna One. He knows a lot of different musical instruments such as keyboard and guitar. He has a trade mark laugh which makes everyone laugh when they hear it. He is also a charmer and a good sunbae to the younger members. Bae Jin-young is one of the youngest members of the group. He is a good dancer and singer, and he balances his career and studies really well.

So, that’s basically how and why I love Kpop, though there’s so much to learn, and what I’ve told you was only the tip of the iceberg. This new found love may not take me elsewhere; still, being a part of the Kpop world gives me a hope, and I know someday, everything will makes sense. ∞