KPop Fans: Are there good things that you benefited from being a fan?

I am still planning to learn korean but I still dont have the time. I once tried to join a singing contest because of my favorite k-pop group, U-KISS. I was so confident to do it and so excited as well. K-pop has been giving me the strength to do the things I cant imagine I will do. K-pop fighting!!

Hello, fellow kpopper! I'm happy that your love for kpop has improved you a lot. As for me, I would say that because of my love for kpop, I gained more friends! :) Also, I tend to be motivated a lot. Just watching Kyuhyun develop into a better dancer everytime they perform is already enough to make my heart smile and tell myself that "if Kyuhyun can improve, then why can't I?" And then, I improve. :-)

Kpop taught me to save money big time because of the urge to buy their stuff and concert tickets. Learned how to write and read in hangul and some basic korean phrases. Plus the most wonderful thing that kpop had everdone to my life was to meet new friends. :D

I'm quite focused on learning japanese first. But I got to admit, when I listen to kpop songs, I am forced to look up the meanings of the lyrics and I can learn korean bit by bit. As of now, I can read 5 characters because of listening to kpop. But really, you're friends degrade you because you're listening to kpop? Here in my country, kpop is pretty popular, which annoys me in a way. Kpop here in the Philippines became known because of WG's nobody. Since then, kpop songs are being put in our music charts. Way back then, when kpop is not yet known in my country, my situation is the same as you, they also tease me. And now, kpop songs are in the chart..and annoys me very much because some people say "I love kpop" etc., etc. But when I listen to them in the past, they say i'm weird. -_-"

my bestfriends and i learned how to read and write korean all by ourselves because of KPOP. . and now i can already understand a little~ ^^ and i've adapted a little of they're fashion style too~ which is cool! ^^ i dunno what else tho, but. . i've always thought that, liking kpop made me different. . and for me that's a benefit, 'cause i don't want to be like everybody else, who listens to hollywood music. . ehehe~ ^^;;

I love Kpop and its artists. Because of the lack of translated videos on my country, I decided to study the Korean langguage and I began to subtitle the videos that I see which jump started my interest in video editing. I now watch the videos that I love with my friends.

For some people who don't appreciate korean pop music, movie or dramas, they really find it weird that there are those who are k-fanatics. I was one of those people before. But when I started watching and listening to kpop and dramas, I began to appreciate them too. I guess to each his own.. What's the good thing about being a k-fanatic? I guess... my fave korean artists just inspire me each day. I feel happy! And when I'm happy, I'm able to do well in the real world!:)

Like you guys, I've been ridiculed also in the past for being a fan of a foreign music. They couldn't understand why I enjoy listening to KPOP when I can't even understand it. Now that KPOP is becoming huge in our place, my friends can now at least understand my fascination with the music and they themselves are huge fan now. KPOP basically opened my news to a totally new and fascinating culture. Besides their music, I've learned to love their movies, cool fashion, interesting traditions and just about any Korean stuff there is. I'm also starting to look into other Asian music like JPop. My whole obsession with KPop thought me that music has no cultural boundaries.

Before, I was into C-pop and it really helped me a lot by means of improving my Chinese skills when it comes to writing and speaking. Now that I'm also into K-pop I hope that someday I can also speak and write in Korean. You can really learn fast if something appeals or is interesting to you.

Yes! There are things that I achieved since I became a Kpop fan. Ever since I became a Kpop fan, I have met many new friends whom have helped me whenever I'm down. I also share laughs with them and food and also bonding. So much fun. And since I became a Kpop fan, I have learned to decrease my shyness and be approachable. Although I adore and love Kpop, of course I would never forget my own culture and the land which my parents came from, India. I love both countries and how I wish I was half Indian and half Korean so that I can enjoy the best of both worlds! :)

they make me happy! watching their performances and shows make me smile/laugh.. :) and listening to their music on my way to work helps start my day right :)

I've learned Korean since a year ago. Yes, it's because KPOP. Same as you, 2 months only, and I could both read and write in hangeul. Now, I have a korean course to learn more about korean. I joined to dance competition too, and I used kpop songs. I don't know what's the benefits, maybe it's only for relaxing, escape of being busy student with many homeworks. I just feel enjoy with it :)