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Lifestyle June 02, 2023

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My First Tokyo Dome Experience: SEVENTEEN Love Fanmeeting 2023

Lifestyle June 01, 2023

Tokyo Dome dream has finally come true!

Ever since I became a K-Pop fan, it's really a dream to watch a concert or a fanmeet or just any event in Tokyo Dome. Well actually, it's more of a dream that I never thought that I have dreamt of. A lot of K-Pop artists really dream of performing there too. Tokyo Dome can accomodate 55k people and if a group can sold out the place, then it only means that they are really big in Japan.

I honestly thought that this dream will just be a dream for me. Although I wanted to experience Tokyo Dome, I was still hesitant because of the ticketing. The ticketing system in Japan is different from South Korea. In Japan, it's purely based on lottery. So, you need to have a Japanese fanclub membership, Japanese phone number and address. I'll be explaining this more on a separate blog.

SEVENTEEN is the reason why my dream of attending in Tokyo Dome came true. Finally, I have ticked it off my bucketlist and had another first in my fangirl life.

Outside Tokyo Dome

SEVENTEEN has a two-day fanmeeting in Tokyo (and two days too in Osaka). Since I was able to get a slot for Tokyo, I'll only attend in Tokyo. The ticket that I got was for Tokyo Day 2 but since I'm already in Tokyo, I decided to visit the venue on Day 1.

The venue is filled with SEVENTEEN banners. There's really this fun feeling of having to see these banners up-close and be able to take a photo of these banners.

There was also a Carat Booth wherein you can renew your Japan official membership and be able to get a random photocard. Unfortunately, I'm not yet eligible to renew mine since I just registered last March. I still have a lot of months with my membership.

There was also a Weverse Pick-Up Booth. Yes, it's only a pick-up booth. It means, you have to buy on the Weverse app and then claim it here at this booth. If you have read my previous blogs, I have mentioned that I stopped myself from buying the pickets (uchiwa) of Joshua and Wonwoo at the Love Pop-Up store.

But guess what?

I checked out from Weverse and claimed it there. I got jealous with the other Carats taking a photo with their uchiwa. So, I ended up buying these two. Yes. I can't only buy one. I have to buy both my biases or else one will get jealous lol.

Here's my mandatory shot at the Tokyo Dome

The right photo was the entrance for the Premium seat holders. This is where I entered. It was a bit strict with the premium seat. They really had to check the name on the ticket, your membership card, and your passport/ID. While for the regular seats, you will randomly be checked.

I had a lot of things to be nervous about. First, the name that was registered in my membership and ticket lacks my second name. It was supposed to be Ruth Leen but only Ruth was registered because of the lack of characters in the website. Second, my membership card hasn't arrived yet so I can only show them the "My Profile" in the Seventeen Japan website to prove my membership. And lastly, the name on my ticket was in Japanese while the ID that I'll be showing them is in English.

When I gave my passport, ticket, and membership screen, the staff forwarded me to another staff. The other staff, who can speak in English checked these things too. And then asked me my birthday. Once he has confirmed that I am really the owner, he said, "Enjoy!"

And that's when I know, I'm going to see them really.

Inside Tokyo Dome

In Japan, they are really strict when it comes to taking photos and videos. They will really ask you to come out and delete all the photos and videos. But I believe that it only happens during the fanmeeting itself. Because before and after the fanmeet, there are a lot of people taking photos of the stage yet they were not asked to go out.

So, I grabbed this chance to take some photos of the venue. I was really close to the extended stage and to the carts which makes me so happy. It's just sad that I won't be able to take any photo or video of the event but still, I'm happy I'll get to see them.

Memorable moments at the fanmeeting

OT13 at Day 2

Photo from SEVENTEEN Japan Twitter

During the Day 1 of the Tokyo fanmeeting, just a few hours before the start, they announced that S.Coups won't be attending the event because he was still not feeling well. But during day 2, they announced that S.Coups will be joining the fanmeeting but he will not join the fan benefits like the soundcheck and hitouch.

Although Joshua and Wonwoo are my biases, I am an OT13 stan. I love every member that's why I feel sad when one member can't attend. S.Coups was feeling a little bit better during the second day. But still, not like the normal one. I hope he gets well soon.

Closest experience to the carts

Screenshot from the livestream

This is one of the reasons why I want to attend concerts and fanmeets in Japan and Korea because of the carts. This is the closest experience I have ever been to the carts. And the members on our side were Wonwoo, Hoshi, and S.Coups.

I was really so happy and was crying at that moment because of too much happiness. To the point that I wasn't able to grasp that they were singing Run To You, which happens to be one of my favorite songs.

OTP vs. Bias Line

During the games, the members will choose their partner. So, Joshua pulled Jeonghan and Wonwoo. My Seventeen OTP is Jihan (Jisoo/Joshua and Jeonghan) but my bias line is Wonwoo and Joshua. So, I was torn which to choose. But of course, since Japan is the land of Jihan, Jihan wins here. But it's still a memorable one for me because this happened when I was watching the fanmeeting live.

Jihan, in fact, won the game. And my Jihan heart is so full that night.

Favorite setlist

From svtcontents

Since I am a bit new in the fandom, there were songs that I really want to hear live. And most of them were in this line up - Run To You, My My, Fallin' Flower, All My Love, Campfire. To be honest, my top three favorite songs were Run To You, All My Love, and Campfire. That's why I am so happy with this set list.

Aside from that, I also heard Fighting and F*ck My Life live and even heard a few parts of Super. I really wanted to hear these songs because I think I won't be able to watch their tour this year because of my schedule. That's why I'm so happy I got to hear this.

There are still some songs that I still want to hear and I hope I can still hear them live in the future.

Met some PH Carats who attended the Tokyo fanmeet as well

Although I was solo on this trip, I met a lot of PH Carats who attended. Some were living in Japan, and some also flew to Japan for the fanmeet. Most of them were my friends from Twitter. I'm really so happy to have me these people and I'm hoping that I'll get to see them again soon too!

Mini Vlog

@annyeongruth Definitely another dream come true for me. Watching in Tokyo Dome used to be just a dream. But now, I have finally experienced it myself. I was so happy I got a premium seat ticket to SEVENTEEN’s Love Fanmeeting in Tokyo for Day 2! #kpop #seventeen #lovefanmeetingseventeen #tokyo ♬ Super - SEVENTEEN

This is definitely a core memory and it will always have a special place in my heart. Another first with SEVENTEEN. I can't wait to see what adventures will SEVENTEEN take me next. Encore? Caratland? Fansign? Let's see.

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SEVENTEEN FML The Pop-Up Experience by Spotify

Lifestyle May 31, 2023

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Visiting SEVENTEEN's Love Pop-Up Store in Tokyo

Lifestyle May 30, 2023

My first budol in Tokyo

Last April 27, SEVENTEEN announced through their Japan official website that they will be having pop-up stores in Osaka and Tokyo in line with their Love Japan Fan Meeting this May 2023. I made sure that I'll visit the one in Tokyo since I'll be going to Tokyo for their fan meeting.

As soon as I have arrived in my hotel, I immediately went to Shibuya for the pop-up store since I have a reserved schedule of 5:20pm. Since my flight that day was delayed, I was also late in arriving at the pop-up store but thankfully they still accepted me and was able to enter it.

How to go to the pop-up store

Location: 9SY Building 1F (6-23-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Through the use of Google maps, I was able to go here without any hassle. From my hotel (which is Hotel Edoya), I rode the Chiyoda Line train going to Yoyogi-Uehara. From Yushima Station, it only took around 20 minutes to go to Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station. And by there, I just walked towards the pop-up store.

You can easily find the venue because it has this large poster outside. Plus, there were a lot of Carats in front.

The pop-up store in Tokyo was only from May 11 - May 28. Good thing, I was able to have a reservation for May 26. You can't enter the pop-up store without the reservation. The reservation was done through the website too.

What's inside the pop-up store

To be honest, I don't really know what to expect in this pop-up store. The only thing I know is they will be selling the fan meeting merch.

I was actually shocked that there were still a lot of merch when I entered even though it was already late. Usually, most of their merch immediately get sold out in the morning. But I guess, I was still blessed since there were merch available.

The merch that I really want to buy was the white tshirt. I really love the design even though it was in white. I still bought the tshirt even if the smallest size is M. I was actually tempted to buy Joshua's and Wonwoo's uchiwa but I tried not to buy it since I don't want to splurge a large amount of money on my first day in Japan.

This is the list of all the merch that were being sold in the pop-up store:

1. Photo card

2. Square can badge

3. Moshi moshi card (per member)

4. Acrylic stand (per member)

5. Image picket (per member)

6. T-shirts (Love) (M/L)

7. T-shirts (Carat) (M/L)

8. Muffler towel (seventeen/ per member)

9. Tote bag

10. Shoulder strap (per member)

11. Image picket case

12. Love letter towel (per member)

13. Pins (Tokyo)

14. T-shirts (Bongbongee) (M/L)

15. Acrylic key ring (Bongbongee)

16. Tattoo sticker (Bongbongee)

But aside from that, there were also some merch from their past pop-up stores and events like for the Dream pop-up store and Be The Sun merch.

Mini Vlog

Here's my mini vlog to see how the whole pop-up store looks like

@annyeongruth I immediately went here as soon as I have arrived 🤣 #kpop #seventeen #seventeenpopupstore ♬ Super - SEVENTEEN

The venue was just small but since I'm a fan, it's really a must-visit especially if you're into the experience of seeing it personally.

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Addition to my Theme Song of my Life Playlist: SEVENTEEN F*ck My Life

Lifestyle May 12, 2023

I just wanna find myself before I disappear completely

When we're going through what we call adulting, getting lost in the way is a normal thing. We're so focused on what we should do to have a better future that we tend to forget to live our present life. And sometimes, F*ck My Life is just the sentence that can represent our thoughts.

'F*ck My Life' is one of the two title tracks from SEVENTEEN's newest album, FML. I never thought that I will be needing another theme-song-of-my-life. This song is for all those who are lost and tired. It's inspired by everyone around the world.

Music Video

Last May 7, 2023, SEVENTEEN released their music video for 'F*ck My Life'. This music video is inspired by the famous movie, 'The Truman Show'. The boys actually have been hinting about this on Weverse since before. But as someone who can't get hints, I didn't think it was one.

I love The Truman Show. That's why I was really excited when the music video was released. Aside from the fact that this song will hit differently, I know the music video will create a good storyline too. Some Carats have created threads for the references.

THREAD : all the references in the Fxck My Life MV inspired by the movie 'The Truman Show' pic.twitter.com/6S9eZ2H6uy
— sofi ☆ ggyu (@hhuluv) May 7, 2023

Although it was just a simple music video without intense editing, it has served its purpose.

Lyrics

In this f*cking world, I'm the only stupid. I lost my way, I lost my aim. Dumbest person alive.

The song started with these heavy lines. It's funny how this has been what I have been saying for the past months. Whenever I try to compare myself with other people's achievements, it makes me realize how low I am compared to them. And that's when I start to lose myself, my way.

I just wanna find myself before I disappear completely.

This is one of my most favorite lines in the song. Like what I have mentioned in my previous blog, I have been in my social media break for quite some time already. Last year, social media has consumed most of my time. And I believe that because of it, I started to compare myself with a lot of people online.

I took a break - to find myself, what I really want to do - before the world overpower me and completely lose my identity.

I'm slowly going back to creating contents because I believe that this is what I really wanted to do. But I'm still not interacting with people online as I find myself tired doing it.

I'm getting so tired dreaming by myself. I'm so sick of it all now, just wanna give up.

Another line that hit differently, especially when it's in Tagalog. I, too, want to give up with myself, my dream, just everything. I'm tired of this repetitive life. These are the words that I have been wanting to scream out loud but too afraid to do so. But thanks to this song, I can shout it all out.

Full English Lyrics

This f*cking world

In this f*cking world, I'm the only stupid
I lost my way, I lost my aim
Dumbest person alive
Let's just forget all of this
Let's just laugh through all of this
Because this comfort is meaningless

On my way home I get choked up
Keep feeling like crying, wuh uh uh
I just wanna find myself before I disappear completely
When I was young and watched cartoons,
I wondered why I couldn't be the main character like I would see
My heart's all too blackened

Isn't there anyone who could trade their heart
with mine just for a day?

In this f*cking world, I'm the only stupid
I lost my way, I lost my aim
Dumbest person alive
From now on, I'll fight for my life
For my own good, fight for my life
We're so used to feeling numb in this life
Now I just wanna find myself

I'm getting so tired dreaming by myself
I'm so sick of it all now, just wanna give up
Don't wanna be an embarrassment tomorrow
for the me I knew yesterday
Because this comfort is meaningless

I look so dumb it's almost ridiculous
Keep feeling like crying, wuh uh uh
I'm getting so numb to this life
that it feels like I'm shrinking away
I got a secret I can't tell and it's turning to tears again
I can't tell a soul, I'm too ashamed for that

Isn't there anyone who could trade their heart
with mine just for a day?

In this f*cking world, I'm the only stupid
I lost my way, I lost my aim
Dumbest person alive
From now on, I'll fight for my life
For my own good, fight for my life
We're so used to feeling numb in this life
Now I just wanna find myself

We're so used to feeling numb in this life
Now I just wanna find myself

**F*ck My Life**

Although I was a bit skeptical with the title of the song (because I was raised in a very conservative way), this song has hit home. It's a song that I can listen to every time I wanted to give up on my life. It's a song that reminds me that whenever I am feeling numb in this life, I can always find myself and fight for my life

I have added this song as part of my Theme Song of my Life playlist along with DAY6 Zombie and ATEEZ Turbulence to name some.

@annyeongruth The Filipino translations hit hard tho #kpop #seventeen #fml #seventeenfml ♬ F*ck My Life - SEVENTEEN

You should also try the Filipino subs (if you're a Filipino) because it hits differently.

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UNBOXING: SEVENTEEN 7th Generation Carat Membership Kit

Collection January 31, 2023

I'm a registered CARAT!

After months of waiting, I have finally received my 7th Generation membership kit. Although I have been a member even before and I have my digital card, this is the first time I actually bought the membership kit because I want to have a physical card.

The main reason why I registered in the membership so that I am able to get the benefits of the fanclub like for example having an early access to ticketing, see exclusive contents, able to get special photocards at the Carat Zone when you attend concert in Korea, and a lot more. I was able to secure a concert ticket here in Manila because of the membership. So there are really good things about the membership.

But do take note, even if you did not register in the membership, you are still a CARAT as long as you love SEVENTEEN.

Inclusions of SEVENTEEN 7th Generation Membership Kit

Membership inclusions differ every generation and also every group. This is my third time buying a membership kit. First was X1 Membership Kit. Second was The Boyz Membership Kit.

Outbox

The concept for this 7th Generation Membership Kit is GAM3 BO1. That's why it looks like a game boy (lol I'm not a gamer or I don't usually play games that's why I don't know the differences). The box looks thick so I'm sure that the inclusions will be safe.

Membership Card

I have to hide my membership details so that others won't be able to use it.

Anyway, this is how the membership card looks like. Well, this one looks better than the 6th membership card. Plus I love that they put the Carat logo there too. There's nothing really special here except for your name on the card.

Photobook

I honestly love this concept. I love their outfits here and just the whole vibe. I'm really into this kind of colors. They looks so fresh, young, and just your normal friends out there. But aside from this, there are two more concepts inside - the Sniper and Wizard concepts. I'll upload the whole unboxing once I finish editing it.

Heat changing mug

I haven't used it so I can't show you a photo of the one when there's hot water in it. I'll be updating this blog post once I have used it. But I honestly don't think I'll use it as often since I don't drink coffee and I saw something on Twitter that the design gets removed.

아니… 진짜 하이브 때려주고 싶음.. 여러분 그 멤버십 키트에 있는 컵 절때 씻지 말고 전시용으로 써요 저희 가족 중 한분이 제 책상 위에 있던 컵으로 커피 마시고 씻고 또 커피를 마셨는데 나중에 봤더니
아니 물 한번 닿았다고 이렇게 됬어요;;; 어떻게 쓰라는 건지;;;;
진짜 품질 너무 안 좋네요 pic.twitter.com/gydzXfawc8
— 재치꾼 하니해❣️ (@monosjlovej) January 22, 2023

So, I think this will just be used for display.

Photocard and Photo ID Holder

In the KPop world right now, a lot of fans love to put photocards on their bags. So, photocard holders are famous now. Unlike before, we just put it behind our phone cases or on our wallets. This photocard holder is almost the same like the one on the DICON. The difference is that at the back of this photocard holder is a smaller space for the photo ID.

Selfie Photocard

With the membership kit, you'll get a full set of photocards. I'm really so happy with this set because Wonwoo looks so good here. Like what I have mentioned earlier, there are two more concepts, the sniper and the wizard.

Player Photocard

With this set, it's more like a playing game card based from the design. I love Joshua's look in this set tho.

Photo ID

For the Photo IDs, the concept was the GAM3 BO1 one. They really look so young in these photos. I'll be making a photo id holder for these ones so that I can store them like a usual photocard.

That's the whole inclusion of the membership kit. It isn't as many as the past kits and other groups' kits but I'm still happy with this purchase. I really can't wait to use my membership card in Seoul soon!

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Finding SEVENTEEN Spots in Tokyo

Finding SEVENTEEN in Tokyo

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WONWOO (Roppongi Station)

DINO (Daimon Station)

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MINGYU & THE8

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My First Tokyo Dome Experience: SEVENTEEN Love Fanmeeting 2023

Tokyo Dome dream has finally come true!

Outside Tokyo Dome

Inside Tokyo Dome

Memorable moments at the fanmeeting

Mini Vlog

SEVENTEEN FML The Pop-Up Experience by Spotify

Definitely an experience

What are the activities you can do at this pop-up?

Here are some other photos of the pop-up

Mini Vlog

Visiting SEVENTEEN's Love Pop-Up Store in Tokyo

My first budol in Tokyo

How to go to the pop-up store

What's inside the pop-up store

Mini Vlog

Addition to my Theme Song of my Life Playlist: SEVENTEEN F*ck My Life

I just wanna find myself before I disappear completely

Music Video

Lyrics

F*ck My Life

UNBOXING: SEVENTEEN 7th Generation Carat Membership Kit

I'm a registered CARAT!

Inclusions of SEVENTEEN 7th Generation Membership Kit

Outbox

Membership Card

Photobook

Heat changing mug

Photocard and Photo ID Holder

Selfie Photocard

Player Photocard

Photo ID

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