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Best of Best 2024: My Fangirl Review, Highlights and Goals

Lifestyle December 31, 2024

2024 was definitely much better than 2023

As I am writing this year-end post, I realized how much 2024 has been good to me. Even though there were still struggles emotionally, it wasn't as harsh as 2023. Maybe one of the reasons is I am living my dreams here in South Korea.

I was reading my 2023 year-end post and I realized that I have accomplished all my goals for 2024. Yes, they were simpler and more general but at least I was still able to achieve those things. It wasn't easy. As someone who came from a traumatic experience in 2023, it's not easy to rise up in 2024.

In 2024, I was able to see my top three K-Pop groups - Super Junior, SEVENTEEN, and DAY6. I had a total of 12 events this year. My heart is definitely happy knowing that I was able to afford all of these concerts. This I guess is the year where I had the most concert wherein I was the one who spent for my tickets. In 2019, most of the concerts that I attended were for media work. Free is great (I will still grab the chance if given) but there's this different feeling being able to afford and spend money on the things you love.

Aside from that, I did not expect that I will have some brand collaborations in South Korea especially for a skin care clinic. I just started investing on skin cares this year and I didn't expect that brands will reach out to me for a collaboration. One of the most special collaborations I got is with Xenia Clinic.

Other things that I achieved this year was to grow more on my social media accounts especially on Youtube. From 1000 subscribers, I have reached 2000 subscribers even if I wasn't that much active on uploading full length videos. I didn't track my other social media accounts so I do not know if it grew, but I think it did lol.

And lastly, I was able to get TOPIK Level 4, not at the end of the language class, but before the end of 2024. I didn't take a TOPIK before the language class ended so I maintained my Level 3 until I took the November test. Aside from that, I got an A and two A+ on my classes this semester.

It wasn't an easy journey. I had to balance everything - studies, work, content creation, and fangirling. There were times that I had to give up some of my personal stuff for more important things. But thank God, I managed to survive the year healthily and happily.

In 2025, I am determined to do a lot of things and hopefully God will still join me in this journey and help me as well.

@annyeongruth My 2024 Recap! 🎉✨ From celebrating my first New Year in South Korea to a year of studying, fangirling, and ending it with family. It’s been amazing! These photos barely capture it all. Can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store! 💖 #2024Recap #LifeInKorea #FangirlLife #globalkoreascholarship #studyinkorea #studyabroad #kpop #kdrama #CapCut ♬ original sound - baby🦂

For my fangirl life

My goal is to only buy merchandise that can be used. For example, Wonwoo's Keyboard from the Artist-Made Collection Season 2. I will try to lessen buying merchandise, aside from the fact that I will be able to save money, I no longer have space for albums. My room and dorm are full already. I will still watch concerts this 2025 even if my bias is going to enter the military this year. I just hope it won't coincide with my studies.

For my social media platforms

My goal is to be more active on all my social media accounts this 2025. To be honest, I have neglected my social media accounts this 2024 because I was so busy with school and just appreciating life. I haven't even uploaded all of my fancams. Aside from that, I plan to be more active with brand collaborations this 2025. I will not put specific numbers here but in my mind I know what I number I wanted to reach.

For myself

My goal is to continue having straight As in class. Aside from that, my goal is to also go out more to create contents, experience life, and be able to explore more even if I'm alone. I will focus on my health also this year through exercise, food, vitamins, and even skin cares. I'm getting older and I need to focus on myself too. My inner child is slowly getting healed, now it's time for my inner teens lol.

Aside from that, I will continue to communicate with the friends that I have and met this 2024. I believe that they are the friends that will stay with me for a long time.

Dear 2025

There are things that I didn't write here on my blog which was placed on my vision board and personal diary - but you know what they are. I will work hard to achieve those things so I hope you will be kinder to me also. I'm praying to God that the desires of my heart are also His so that my life will be aligned to what he planned for my life. I am already done with being strong. It's time to be happy.

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DAY6 The Present 2024 Concert: A Magical Night at Gocheok Sky Dome

Entertainment December 30, 2024

DAY6 The Present is Definitely the Christmas Present I Need

Just like how I wanted to watch SEVENTEEN's Caratland in South Korea, for DAY6, I badly want to watch The Present. The Present has been their annual Christmas special concert. Last 2023, unfortunately, I failed to get a ticket because my payment was not pushing through. So, this 2024, I made sure that I'll be able to watch it no matter what happens.

DAY6 The Present Ticketing

The venue for this year's The Present is at Gocheok Skydome. I was actually aiming for the first floor instead of the floor but to my surprise when I entered the ticketing site, I was able to get a seat on F11 - which is a floor seat. Before ticketing I told myself, if there will still be seats at F11 then I'll get that. And thankfully, there was.

@annyeongruth My last ticketing this 2024! I was able to secure a ticket in just 6 minutes. I got my desired section. See you again soon DAY6! #kpop #kband #day6 #데이식스 ♬ Welcome to the Show - DAY6

This was my second fastest ticketing here in South Korea. The first one was Super Junior's Super Show Spin-Off Halftime in Seoul which only took me 5 minutes.

I am also so happy that they have physical tickets again for this concert. Earlier this year, it used to be just an e-ticket but starting DAY6 3rd World Tour Forever Young, they came back with a physical ticket but this time not a paper ticket but a PVC ticket.

Memorable Moments at the Concert

DAY6 making history as the first K-band to have a solo concert at Gocheok Sky Dome

From performing to small halls, now we're here at Gocheok Sky Dome - well, even Gocheok Sky Dome feels small too. That's how big DAY6 is now. I am very proud of what they have achieved. We all know it wasn't an easy journey and it took them years to finally be here. I can't wait to see more of DAY6 this 2025.

Meeting the Korean friend that I met last Forever Young in Incheon

One of the things that I was looking forward to was to see my friend who I met last concert. I was so happy that both of us were able to get a ticket. I really wanted to practice my Korean speaking skills but I still lack the confidence and knowledge to speak. But I'm happy I met her.

Hearing Colors again + Orchestra

The opening song for this concert is Colors which has been my longest favorite DAY6 song before Afraid. Hearing it again feels so nostalgic. Although I will be very honest, there's something missing when I heard this song again. But that doesn't mean that it's not good. It just have a different vibe now.

Aside from that, the orchestra made the sound even fuller. It made me emotional as well to the point that I cried while listening to the songs. It reminded of those days.

I got the signed balloon

Okay, it's not really a signed sign. But it's an imprinted sign of the balloon. But still, I was thankful that I got this for memories. That may be is the reason why I got tickets at the floor seats. I was able to get another balloon for my friend as well.

Mini Vlog

@annyeongruth CONCERT VLOG | DAY6 The Present Concert at the Gocheok Skydome Last concert of 2024 🥹🩷 Braved the cold just to be part of this special event: DAY6, the first domestic band to perform at Gocheok Sky Dome. I still remember the days when I had to go around talking to people just to promote DAY6. And now, even Gocheok Sky Dome feels small for them 🥹 My superband has grown so big, and I couldn’t be happier to witness it. You deserve all of this and more. Definitely the best present 🎁 #kband #kpop #day6 #데이식스 #day6thepresent ♬ Vlog ・ Stylish city pop(1275391) - orino

Here is my mini vlog for the event. I really hope I can upload some of the fancams that I took during the concert because my phone's memory is already full.

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A Fangirl's Pick: Favorite K-Merch of 2024

Entertainment December 30, 2024

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A Fangirl's Pick: Favorite KDrama in 2024

Entertainment December 29, 2024

2024 K-Dramas that are really worth watching

Compared to 2023, I can say that I have watched more K-Dramas. Although it's still not as plenty as it was when I was still in college. I think my attention span has decreased for the past years that's why I'm having a hard time being invested on a K-Drama. That K-Drama should really have a great impact on me so that I will continue on watching it.

So far, I was able to finish I guess more than 10 KDramas this year. I still have a lot on my list to watch but I haven't found the time yet.

Lovely Runner

This is my most favorite K-Drama of 2024 - Lovely Runner. It was released at the right time - just when I needed a fun romcom to watch. I have been waiting for this drama because of Kim Hyeyoon. If you have been reading my blogs, you will know that I like Kim Hyeyoon since Sky Castle and loved her even more during Extraordinary You. So, I was really looking forward for this drama.

Because of this drama, I fell in love with Byeon Woo Seok as well. I have found another actor who is so down to earth and humble.

I got so addicted with Lovely Runner to the point that I went to the pop-up stores in Seoul and Busan and even bought an OST album. Not only that, I also went to different filming locations of Lovely Runner. I hope there will be another drama like this in 2025.

Family By Choice

This is definitely one of the K-Dramas that I was looking forward for. Why? Because this is the Korean remake of my most favorite C-Drama, Go Ahead. I wondered how will they incorporate the Korean culture into the story. As of writing, I haven't finished writing my review for this drama but I definitely loved this version as well. It was able to fix some loopholes in the original version without changing the whole story. (I'll be writing a full review of it soon). The casts were perfect as well. Definitely one of my favorite dramas this 2024.

Good Partner

If it's a Jang Nara drama, it will definitely be good. This drama was not really on my list to watch but because I was bored that time, I decided to watch it. Little did I know that I will be hooked with this drama. Because of this drama, I understood more about how divorce works in South Korea to the point that it helped me write our story in class.

Love Next Door

Reason why I got hooked with it? It's because I saw myself with Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min's character) - a person who can't say no to people especially at work, the pride of everyone, can't afford to rest or make mistake. I was immediately hooked up with that plot that's why I liked it. Although I have my thoughts on the ending part, it's still a drama worth watching. Plus, the second love team is also adorable.

Marry My Husband

I knew this mainly because it came from a famous webtoon. I have been seeing a lot of webtoon scenes so I also got intrigued. It's also one of the dramas that I really waited for weekly. I love the casts and the story is also nice. Aside from that, it also reminds me of a KDrama that I also like which is Perfect Marriage Revenge. Maybe I like these types of dramas.

How about you guys? What are your favorite KDramas in 2024?

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Best of Best 2024: My Fangirl Review, Highlights and Goals

2024 was definitely much better than 2023

For my fangirl life

For my social media platforms

For myself

Dear 2025

DAY6 The Present 2024 Concert: A Magical Night at Gocheok Sky Dome

DAY6 The Present is Definitely the Christmas Present I Need

DAY6 The Present Ticketing

Memorable Moments at the Concert

DAY6 making history as the first K-band to have a solo concert at Gocheok Sky Dome

Meeting the Korean friend that I met last Forever Young in Incheon

Hearing Colors again + Orchestra

I got the signed balloon

Mini Vlog

A Fangirl's Pick: Favorite K-Merch of 2024

Useful K-Pop Merch are my favorite

SEVENTEEN Wonwoo's Keyboard

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