I was a casual kpop listener starting with 2ne1 when Sandara / Dara was part of (yes, 2009 i'm such an OG)
I got curious, she was so famous in PH.. it's a new world and was interesting.
I went to Seoul, Korea last January 2020 and bough few little things of Blackpink.
Then came the pandemic which started my craze / seriousness about kpop with TREASURE and BLACKPINK. The rest is history.
Bought merch, kpop albums, lightsticks - I even have a Twitter stan account haha!
Also had few giveaways in Youtube and Instagram about them. Gosh. I even donated and voted.
Why? They made me sane and happy during the pandemic. They effectively entertain me and at the same time stressing me with some fan wars hahaha.
Anyway, to cut the story short, I just attended BLACKPINK Concert in Abu Dhabi last January 28 2023 in Etihad Park with my boyfriend Levi and her sister Jas. I was able to attend their online concert but this is different. I was disappointed on myself for not buying the VIP because my reason was I will be standing (my old body will be aching hahaha).
I still enjoyed it in Gen Ad. We did not even wait too long like we went there 1.5-2 hours before the concert? hahaha the tita in me is showing really.
I got teary eyed when the show started - I was happy. They inspire and motivate me. I love them all and their songs. I hope they renew their contracts in YG and stay together as 4.
My first concert was 2NE1 in Manila wayback 2011. I was with my sister that time in Araneta and this Born Pink in Abu Dhabi was my second kpop concert. And you know what will be the third? It is for TREASURE in April and bought VIP Soundcheck - I will be alone and will be standing for long hours. OMG.
Better book my flights now. Wish me luck as I went home this December - January 2023 for 6 weeks.
It may cost a lot of money but the joy and thrill lasts for a lifetime.
Exciting things ahead!
