sillysone 6,340 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 ^ I probably wouldn't.. or I wouldn't have stuck for this long. But what can I say, tough times ask for drastic measures... What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miekos 24,408 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreofsoul 1,554 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Maybe. But definitely not as deep into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyGolightly 5,970 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Would I still be into be in it: Yea Would I spend as much time and attention on it (Gossip, News, Rumors, Forums): No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex crossing 2,895 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have a rich social life, or rich as far as it's almost exactly how I want it to be; there's only one thing missing. But anyway, just 'cause I have that doesn't mean I can't have hobbies or things to distract myself with when I'm alone. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemybaymax 605 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I lost my social life bc of kpop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teru 22,363 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have a pretty happening social life (no humblebrag-o) and I'm still into kpop, so I don't see why one has to preclude the other. in fact I'm more social because of it (as I've met kpop fans at events irl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ñyan 1,712 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have a pretty happening social life (no humblebrag-o) and I'm still into kpop, so I don't see why one has to preclude the other. in fact I'm more social because of it (as I've met kpop fans at events irl) I did not say one has to preclude the other.. But many international K-pop fans, like myself, don't really have real life friends who are into K-pop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holke 2,349 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I don't see why you can't have a great social life and be into kpop? Honestly, I have a lot of friends and go out regularly. I also happen to be a very dedicated Block B and Teen Top fan. I don't think my social life has any impact on my fangirl life. I have a phone. I can always take a quick scroll through Twitter to see new Park Kyung pics ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Grey 2,400 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 probably not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teru 22,363 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I did not say one has to preclude the other.. But many international K-pop fans, like myself, don't really have real life friends who are into K-pop.. I don't either, I find them online and then meet them if possible. but I have irl friends who have no idea what kpop is also. not like kpop really gets in the way of anything. it's just a hobby like how my friends have their own hobbies too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I don't either, I find them online and then meet them if possible. but I have irl friends who have no idea what kpop is also. not like kpop really gets in the way of anything. it's just a hobby like how my friends have their own hobbies too It depends on where you live, I never found anyone who lives close enough to me.. but it doesn't have to mean you'll click with someone just because you're both kpop fans lol. It doesn't get in the way, but I probably wouldn't spend so much time on it if I had a (social) life. Heck, I wouldn't have even discovered it if not for that one boring afternoon I spent on youtube.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitchseeker 4,921 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I wouldn't be. I only really got into/found out about kpop after seeing vids of SNSD on tumblr...and I was on tumblr in the first place because I don't particularly go out to hang with friends much + I don't have the money to spend on other things other than putting some towards my tuition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowpoke X 1,319 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I did not say one has to preclude the other.. But many international K-pop fans, like myself, don't really have real life friends who are into K-pop.. You can probably try to make some, if you wish to. K-pop is a global phenomena, and we kpop fans exist everywhere. I mean even if you live in middle of nowhere, there may kpop fans nearby. Did you ever try to research if there is a local kpop scene, & events? You should probably try to see on your local forums, facebook pages or other social networks etc. if there are kpop fans. If you search closer you can probably see if there are any events where they play kpop music or do dance covers and whatnot. And since Korean government tries to spread its culture everywhere, there may be sponsored events for that stuff too by the embassies. Just go on your national and local forums for example, and try to research it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teru 22,363 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It depends on where you live, I never found anyone who lives close enough to me.. but it doesn't have to mean you'll click with someone just because you're both kpop fans lol. It doesn't get in the way, but I probably wouldn't spend so much time on it if I had a (social) life. Heck, I wouldn't have even discovered it if not for that one boring afternoon I spent on youtube.. I know, I'm lucky to live in London where a lot of people live or visit on their holidays. if I still lived in my home country I would probably never meet anyone. oh I know all to well, I've found that out the hard way lol. I've fell out with kpop fans dramatically as well.. it happens :p but that's just life and it's going to be the same making friends with anyone unfortunately. don't know til you try and all that I think maybe it's difficult for me to relate to the "social life OR internet" mentality because I've been online for so long (since 1997) that the two have become very intertwined for me. two of my best friends I met on LiveJournal 12 years ago and even though we live in different countries, we still meet up in different locations when we can. they've even met my existing irl friends and joined my social circle, which is very strange to experience, but cool at the same time, haha especially nowadays... it's almost too easy to stay in touch with smartphones and etc, so it's not a problem for me. I party with my irl friends but still find time to chat online, etc. of course I know not everyone can juggle their irl and online lives so no judgment of course, but it's nice living in a happy medium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 You can probably try to make some, if you wish to. K-pop is a global phenomena, and we kpop fans exist everywhere. I mean even if you live in middle of nowhere, there may kpop fans nearby. Did you ever try to research if there is a local kpop scene, & events? You should probably try to see on your local forums, facebook pages or other social networks etc. if there are kpop fans. If you search closer you can probably see if there are any events where they play kpop music or do dance covers and whatnot. And since Korean government tries to spread its culture everywhere, there may be sponsored events for that stuff too by the embassies. Just go on your national and local forums for example, and try to research it. I did interact on local forums and fb pages years ago, but didn't really enjoy it.. so never again, nope Anyhow, I'm not really sad for not having Kpop friends, I'm sad for not having a social life, unrelated to Kpop lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I know, I'm lucky to live in London where a lot of people live or visit on their holidays. if I still lived in my home country I would probably never meet anyone. oh I know all to well, I've found that out the hard way lol. I've fell out with kpop fans dramatically as well.. it happens :p but that's just life and it's going to be the same making friends with anyone unfortunately. don't know til you try and all that I think maybe it's difficult for me to relate to the "social life OR internet" mentality because I've been online for so long (since 1997) that the two have become very intertwined for me. two of my best friends I met on LiveJournal 12 years ago and even though we live in different countries, we still meet up in different locations when we can. they've even met my existing irl friends and joined my social circle, which is very strange to experience, but cool at the same time, haha especially nowadays... it's almost too easy to stay in touch with smartphones and etc, so it's not a problem for me. I party with my irl friends but still find time to chat online, etc. of course I know not everyone can juggle their irl and online lives so no judgment of course, but it's nice living in a happy medium That's really nice, I'm envious lol I am working on getting myself out there, meeting new ppl etc, so hopefully it'll work out for me in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ 730 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 i'm easily overwhelmed so when things irl happen i don't come back to kpop for a while.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teru 22,363 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 That's really nice, I'm envious lol I am working on getting myself out there, meeting new ppl etc, so hopefully it'll work out for me in the end. I'm sure it will. I myself am a very shy and reserved person who never thought I could be social but I find I am very much, just got to have the desire and make a bit of effort and the rest will follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page6lovers 937 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 yes. even two years at a boarding school where I'm with people all the time did not diminish my interest in kpop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupipoo 1,619 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have a rich social life and enjoy music still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgalriri 4,086 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I know, I'm lucky to live in London where a lot of people live or visit on their holidays. if I still lived in my home country I would probably never meet anyone. oh I know all to well, I've found that out the hard way lol. I've fell out with kpop fans dramatically as well.. it happens :p but that's just life and it's going to be the same making friends with anyone unfortunately. don't know til you try and all that I think maybe it's difficult for me to relate to the "social life OR internet" mentality because I've been online for so long (since 1997) that the two have become very intertwined for me. two of my best friends I met on LiveJournal 12 years ago and even though we live in different countries, we still meet up in different locations when we can. they've even met my existing irl friends and joined my social circle, which is very strange to experience, but cool at the same time, haha especially nowadays... it's almost too easy to stay in touch with smartphones and etc, so it's not a problem for me. I party with my irl friends but still find time to chat online, etc. of course I know not everyone can juggle their irl and online lives so no judgment of course, but it's nice living in a happy medium How old are you? You're not obligated to answer if you don't feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ღChoco 2,864 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I dunno I'm always looking for new music so I would have stumbled into k-pop eventually I probably wouldn't be as deep though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acclaim 3,513 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have a social life, Fine with my money situation, and still hit up kpop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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