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UNBOXING: The Witch's Diner OST Album

Collection December 02, 2021

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UNBOXING: Seventeen Attacca Carat Version (Wonwoo Cover)

Collection November 20, 2021

I have been doing more unboxing videos than writing contents recently. I'm still fixing my writing schedule and topics so that I can write consistently in the future. But for now, here's another unboxing of the recent merch that I got.

I've been a lowkey fan of Seventeen for quite some time now. I honestly don't want to stan them because I have a lot of things to catch up. But their music is really interesting and I love their songs that's why I decided to just be a lowkey fan. But recently, I have been seeing a lot of Tiktok unboxing videos and I really want to have this Attacca Carat version.

So come and join me as I unbox my merch.

Attacca Carat Version Inclusions

Hardcover Binder

One of the reasons why I wanted to buy the Attacca Carat version is because it's actually a photocard binder. The binder consists of 8 4-pocket pages. I used to be a collector of photocards that's why binders like this makes me excited.

This version actually has thirteen different covers wherein you'll get a random one (Random cover 1 out of 13). I got Wonwoo's version. I am happy because Wonwoo is my bias in Seventeen. Based from other Carats, you can actually figure out the member you got based from the color of the side.

Lyric Book

The lyric book is placed in front of the hardcover binder that's why it became difficult to figure out which member is on the cover. The lyric book is an 8-page mini book which consist of all the lyrics, composers, and everyone behind the songs in the Attacca album.

CD

Since the Carat version is not really the album-type, the CD is just placed in a paper case. For me, the Attacca design is really aesthetically pleasing. Minimalist yet very attractive. It has 7 tracks - To You, Rock With You (title track), Crush, Pang!, Imperfect Love, I can't run away, and 2 minus 1.

Booklet

One of the main reasons why I want to buy this Carat version is because of the booklet or the 20 pieces photocards. Whichever member you got in the cover will automatically be the member in the booklet. Since I got Wonwoo, I got 20 pieces of Wonwoo photocards. For a former collector, it really excites me to have these photocard pulls in one album.

Selfie Photocard

But of course, albums won't be complete without random photocards! Aside from the 20pcs photocard booklet, you'll also get four more random selfie photocards. I got Jeonghan, Hoshi, Vernon, and DK for my pulls.

I actually wanted to get a Seungkwan and The8 photocard since those photocards have sparks in me. I'm not yet buying their photocards since I'm still waiting for my other Carat version. Yes, I bought another one. I might get their photocard there. Who knows?

Thoughts on the Binder

I was actually expecting a lot with the binder. It's good that the binder is hard. But my problem is the pockets. The pockets were like from the photo albums where we place our baby pictures and stuff. It's actually not that photo-friendly compared with the Ultrapro sleeves.

If you're a photocard collector and you like to double-sleeve your photocards, this binder is not for you. I only put one sleeve for my photocards and the photocards fit exactly (without any space) on the pockets. I'm actually afraid of putting in inside because my photocards might bend.

As of the moment, I still placed these photocards in the Attacca binder because I haven't bought additional sleeves on my A4 binder.

Unboxing Video:

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UNBOXING: The Boyz Thrill-ing Album (Splash, Kick, and Bang Versions)

Collection October 31, 2021

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So I Married the Anti-Fan Signed Making Book and Postcard

Collection August 07, 2021

When I was still a collector of KPOP merchandises, signed ones are really one of the best collectibles for me. Mainly because the artist has left a mark on the item that I have. Recently, I have been more inclined with K-Dramas than K-POP. And here comes my collector heart again. I am really tempted to collect the dramas' OST albums. My first K-Drama OST album is from It's Okay to Not be Okay.

Since I have been so addicted with So I Married the Anti-Fan, I was waiting for its OST album. It became available through MakeStar. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to buy one because I thought it won't push through. For those who don't know, MakeStar is a Hallyu-specialized global crowdfunding platform. We need to reach the target goal in order for the production of the merch push through. On the last day, the target goal was reached and I really didn't expect it.

But who would have imagined that I'll be receiving something instead. Through Oppa is Life and iQIYI, I received these two special gifts - a signed making book and signed postcard of Who Joon.

POSTCARD

At first, they told me that I'll be receiving a Who-joon photocard signed by Choi Tae Joon. So, I was expecting a photocard like the one in the OST album. But when I received it, it was actually a postcard. It was actually bigger than the making book. I am not complaining. In fact, I was happier seeing a big Taejoon's signature.

THE MAKING ALBUM

Choi Taejoon's Signature

The Making Album is more of a photobook but more detailed. In the OST album, the photobook has 100 pages. But in The Making Album, it has 200 pages! What's cool here is that, all those unreleased photos were seen here, per episode.

But what made this more special is, of course, the signatures.

Choi Sooyoung's Signature

Hwang Chan Sung's Signature

Like what I have mentioned earlier, it consists of behind-the-scenes (some were even not released) photos. It was grouped per episode that’s why you can feel like watching the drama all over again. Once I finish editing my unboxing video, I’ll be posting it here. But for now, here are some of my favorite photos from the making book.

So I Married the Anti-fan will always have a very special place in my heart. If you want to watch the drama, it’s available on iQIYI. So, check it out now.

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Unboxing the special gift from iQIYI Philippines

Collection December 23, 2020

I haven't been actively blogging here and posting updates on A Fangirl's Heart SNS pages. I took a short break. But since I have rested already, I'm back to writing and putting updates.

Last December 18, I received a very special package from iQIYI Philippines. For those who are not familiar yet with iQIYI (read as ai-chee-yee), it is an online video streaming website (and app) that offers not only Korean and Chinese dramas, but also other Asian contents.

I got to know iQIYI around May or June because I got addicted to Chinese dramas after watching Skate into Love, even though it wasn't my first Chinese drama. Through iQIYI, I got to watch other Chinese contents like Youth with You Season 2, My Huckleberry Friend, Just an Encore, My Unicorn Girl, and more.

But aside from Chinese contents, they are also adding more and more Korean contents on their platform. In fact, I finished watching 18 Again and More than Friends. I still have a lot of dramas to watch on my list.

Going back to the kit, I'll be sharing to you the things that is inside the box.

UNBOXING

I was actually surprised how big and heavy the box is when I received it. As you can see, it's a big black box with iQIYI's logo on top. And once you opened the box, there's a letter there and somehow a mini door. I really like the door concept. It's so cool!

Once you opened the door, you can see some snacks (drink, mochi, almond and pretzel, noodles), gifts (a cup with their logo and a pair of chopsticks), and their A-List Guide.

It will be more enjoying to watch Chinese and Korean dramas while eating these snacks. To be honest, I already ate the Almond & Pretzel Honey and Butter flavor while watching Yoona's new drama, Hush.

Their A-List Guide is a mini booklet wherein you can see what iQIYI has to offer. Through this guide, I was able to know that they also have some anime on their platform. So if you want to watch a lot of Asian contents, make sure to download the iQIYI app (available on both iOS and Android). You can also visit their website.

Thank you iQIYI for this special gift.

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UNBOXING: It's Okay to Not be Okay OST Album

Collection October 13, 2020

It took me quite awhile to do an unboxing blog (I haven't finished editing the video for this one) for It's Okay to Not be Okay OST album. I have been quite unmotivated to write something the past weeks. But since I'm almost back to my usual self, I'll now be sharing to you my album.

Before I start with the contents, I would like to personally thank Ms. Jay for this graduation/birthday gift for me. She ordered it at K.Hit.Ano shop. It only took a few weeks since it's under fast ETA. So okay, let's start with the unboxing.

Packaging

The packaging reminds me so much of Wanna One albums since it has a magnet type on the side and you'll open it like a book. This is the kind of album that you would really love to put on the shelves. The packaging is thick also. The only thing that I dislike with this kind of packaging is that some of the contents (ex. photocards) can easily slip out.

Bookmark

The first inclusion that I got to see is this special butterfly bookmark. The design is the same back to back. As you can see in the photo, it is the butterfly in the series with the words 사이코지만 괜찮아. I would really love to use this as my bookmark when I start reading books again.

Pop-Up Card

This is probably one of my most favorite inclusions here. I really love the Gangtae and Munyeong characters and I love pop-up cards even if I won't use them. Just for display purposes. This is really cute! I love the illustration at the back too.

Photocards

Of course, the most thrilling part in unboxing an album, the photocards. Since you'll get 2 out of 6 photocards. I was actually just wishing even one group photocard. And I GOT IT! Out of the 6 photocards, I got 1 group (Gangtae, Munyeong, and Sangtae) and the other one was a solo of Gangtae. I'm already happy with my pulls.

Photobook

This is how the cover of the photobook looks like (front and back). I'll be sharing a video soon on the contents of this photobook. I haven't finished editing it hihi. The photobook is an 80-pages book full of still cuts of the drama.

READ ALSO: It's Okay to Not be Okay - A Must-See Drama

CD

This is how the CDs were placed in the album. The front cover is Gangtae and the back cover is Munyeong. There are two CDs. The first CD has the "Zombie Kid" design while the second CD has the "The Boy who Fed on Nightmares". To be honest, I haven't played this. Well, I don't really think I have played my CDs ever haha.

Poster

You'll only get a poster during the pre-order period. The poster is also random. There are two designs. One is the main poster of It's Okay to Not be Okay. I got this design! Although I don't really hang my posters, I still love to see it rolled and not folded. It breaks my heart whenever there is a folded poster.

So those are the inclusions of the OST album. If you want to buy, you may check out the shop that I mentioned earlier and ask if they are still open for this item. I will be updating this post once I get to finish editing the unboxing video.

Also, if you are planning to visit filming locations of It's Okay to Not be Okay once this pandemic ends, make sure to check out this blog: Following It's Okay to Not be Okay Footsteps - 4D/3N Itinerary.

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Unboxing: X1 Official Membership Kit

Collection January 18, 2020

January 17, 2020, I received my X1 Official Membership Kit which I ordered last July 29, 2019. It took a long time, right? Well, since it was just released and produced at a later date, it was also shipped a bit late. And you know, there were even some issues that happened with X1.

But anyway, I am not gonna talk about that here. What I'm going to talk about is how the X1 Official Membership Kit looks like and how I was able to order it even if I am an international fan. It is actually my first time joining this kind of membership thing, so I also had a hard time figuring things out.

THE MEMBERSHIP KIT

This is how to membership kit looks like on the outside. It's a pink box with the words ONE IT and X1, along with the words that X1 describes us fans. In the middle, you can see the blue membership card. In the membership card, your full name, birthday, and ID Number were written at the bottom. It only means that it's really yours.

Once you open the pink box, you can see a rectangular blue tin can. And the words written there where the same as the pink box. Here are the inclusions of the fan kit.

KEY RING

PEN

TUMBLR

CARD HOLDER

NOTEBOOK

PHOTOBOOK

PHOTOCARDS

Check out my unboxing video here:

HOW TO BE AN OFFICIAL MEMBER:

Before ordering the membership kit, you need to be part of their fancafe. Most Korean artists uses Daum, while some like JYP Artists have their own JYP Fans. Make sure to check which platform your favorite artist is using. For this blog, I'll use Daum since that's where X1's fancafe is.

1. Sign-up to Daum

I will be creating a separate post about this hopefully soon, but for the mean time, I found a good tutorial.

2. Register at your favorite artist's fancafe.

In my case, this is the link of the fancafe: https://cafe.daum.net/X1official/. Make sure to check the link of the fancafe on the SNS accounts of your favorite artists. Unfortunately, since the disbandment news of X1, I can no longer access the fancafe. I don't know if they have closed it already because I wasn't updated with anything recently.

3. Register on Interpark

Some actually had a hard time registering on Interpark. But a good news for International fans, there is a Global Interpark which is in English. So signing up won't be a problem.

NOTE: Make sure that your name in Interpark is the same name in Daum so you won't have any problems with leveling up to the fancafe. When creating a password in Interpark, make sure that it contains a number and a special character (example '$', '#', '~'). Maximum is 15 characters.

4. Buy the official membership

Once everything is all set, visit the Interpark Tickets and look for the membership recruitment. You can see a BUY TICKET button there. Just follow the instructions and put your details.

In my case, I used a direct shipping from South Korea to the Philippines. So instead of going to a Korean address (which some fans do to have a cheaper shipping fee), I decided to just have it directly shipped to me.

In terms of payments, they usually accept credit cards. There will be 2 options - the Korean and Foreign Credit Card. Make sure to choose the foreign credit card, unless your card came from Korea.

5. And you're done! Just wait for it to arrive to you.

FAQs:

1. How much does the membership cost?

In my case, the overall total amount that I paid is 58,000 KRW which is around 2,600PHP. The actual price of the membership kit is 30,000KRW and the shipping fee costs 28,000 KRW.

2. What if I have no credit card?

Upon checking some people's tweets about their experiences, debit cards are accepted as long as they have Mastercard or Visa on it. So I guess, online cards like Paymaya may work? I am not so sure with Paymaya though. But, debit cards with Mastercard or Visa will work.

If you don't have any cards, you need to borrow from your parents or friends.

3. How long do I have to wait for me to receive my kit?

It actually depends on the company. Some have faster production of kits, while some takes a longer time. But usually it will really take half a year from the start of your registration to shipping to your house. In my case, I waited for about 6 months.

I will be updating this blog post when I have extra time regarding some other details like how to sign up, etc. But basically, here are the things you need to know. If you still have some questions, just comment it and I will try to answer it as much as I can.

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