This is a personal timeline documenting one person's journey as a fan of Korean pop culture from 2015 to 2026. It is written by the fan herself and intended for anyone interested in fan experiences or the Korean Wave. The document begins in 2015 with the author's first exposure to K-dramas like "Oh My Ghost" and "Love in the Moonlight" on Philippine TV. It then moves to 2016-2020, when a…
This is a personal timeline documenting one person's journey as a fan of Korean pop culture from 2015 to 2026. It is written by the fan herself and intended for anyone interested in fan experiences or the Korean Wave.
The document begins in 2015 with the author's first exposure to K-dramas like "Oh My Ghost" and "Love in the Moonlight" on Philippine TV. It then moves to 2016-2020, when a classmate introduced her to BTS's "Blood Sweat & Tears" music video, sparking her first K-pop fandom and album purchases.
From 2020 to 2024, her interest shifted from BTS to casual listening of K-pop ballads and other artists like IU, Mamamoo, Day6, BTOB, and TXT. She spent more time on K-dramas, variety shows, and Korean YouTube content such as "Nothing Much Prepared" and "Lee Mujin Service."
In 2024-2026, she discovered ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) through Lee Mujin Service, becoming a dedicated fan who attended cupsleeve events, bought VIP concert tickets, and collected photocards and albums. She also subscribed to Google Drive, Spotify, and fan messaging services.
The final pages describe her current casual fandom of ZB1, AND2BLE, N.flying, and actor Byeon Wooseok after watching "Perfect Crown." She reflects on behavioral changes: learning Hangul, using Korean expressions, improving chopstick skills, and developing a tolerance for spicy food like kimchi and tteokbokki.