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My Experience Attending CARATLAND 2022

Entertainment March 27, 2022

CARATLAND is definitely one of the most awaited event of Seventeen and Carats. Not only because it's a fan meeting but also because Carats will get to see special performances (like the reverse performances) from Seventeen. But what made this year's CARATLAND more special is that after a long period, it will be held offline!

Seventeen CARATLAND 2022 happened this March 25-27. The whole three nights were held offline but on the third day, they also had a livestream wherein international fans (like me) can watch.

My Experience Attending CARATLAND 2022

Caratland Day 1

I've been emotionally stressed these past days that I even forgot that CARATLAND starts on the 25th of March. Good thing, I was able to check Twitter and got reminded of the event. Since there was no livestream for the first and second day of Caratland, all I can do is to wait for fancams.

There were also kind Korean Carats who shared an audio stream for international fans like me. Although we know it's not really allowed, but as a fan, I also want to be updated real-time. The funny part of being in an audio stream is that when the Korean Carat put his/her phone inside her bag, I can also here the sounds of his/her things clashing on each other.

During the first day, I was really crying because after a long time, I felt this jealousness in me because I badly wanted to be in the offline event too. I missed attending concerts. I missed being part of the crowd.

Caratland was held in an open venue since the pandemic is still here. But during the first day, it rained. Although they had their raincoats, they'll still get wet. I can still remember my experience during MTV Music Evolution in Manila last 2016.

Seventeen's performances were even more intense since it's raining. Wonwoo even removed his shoes while dancing because it's slippery. Some of them slipped during their performances. Good thing no one was badly hurt.

But you know what made me fell in love with them even more? It's when they were told to sit down near the covered area so that they won't get rained on but they ended up pulling their chairs nearer to the fans because they wanted to see them more. Plus, if the fans are willing to get rained on what more Seventeen, right?

This is the photo uploaded by Seventeen on their Twitter account. I used this photo as my lockscreen wallpaper to remind myself that if Seventeen is willing to get rained on just to see their fans closely, then I shouldn't settle with someone who can't even give me the bare minimum whether it be on another idol or life in general.

Caratland Day 2

The set list was almost the same except that on this day they performed "To You". This time, they performed it with the whole members. Jun and The8 were not present in their performances before because they went back to China for a short while.

I wasn't able to listen much during Day 2 because I was attending a wedding of a relative. I just waited for the fancams and fan tweets. Good thing Day 2 wasn't raining.

Caratland Day 3

This is finally the day that I can watch them. Although it's still not in person, but at least there's a video now. I can finally see the VCRs and their whole performances. I'm really excited to see the Light a Flame 97z version. To be honest, this whole Caratland I was wrecked by DK and Mingyu.

The subtitles were a bit late since it's live but I'm happy that I was able to understand some parts. I still need to study Korean more.

This is me taking a selfie while watching. Oh yes, I made sure that it's Wonwoo on the frame because he is my bias in Seventeen. I used my tablet instead of my computer so that I can go around the house while watching it.

I don't have a caratbong with me since I haven't bought one. But I'm planning to buy soon since S.Coups mentioned that they will be having a world tour soon.

Also Read: Unboxing Seventeen Season's Greetings 2022

Fans were actually speculating that the world tour will start on September since Hoshi mentioned three different months - April, wherein they'll have a pre-release song, May, their comeback, and September, without any other details.

If this is real, I hope that there will be a PH stop and also I hope I can attend. I'll make sure I'll attend! I'll make sure I'll see them complete before they start their military service.

Although I have listened to their setlist for the past two days, I still felt excited while watching Day 3 of Caratland. During the photo opportunity, they mentioned that those who are watching online should take a selfie with them. So, I did. Excuse my haggard face.

The event lasted for more than four hours! Which really shocked me. This is how long fan meetings are in South Korea. I can still remember I wrote a blog before comparing the fan meeting in South Korea and in the Philippines.

Favorite Parts in Caratland 2022

Run To You

Run To You is definitely one of my favorite Seventeen songs. That's why I am so happy that this was a part of the set list. I was able to hear it for the whole three days of Caratland.

Light A Flame 97z

Oh come on, this is probably one of the hottest performances in the whole Caratland 2022. Everyone definitely swerved lanes because of this performance. Mingyu singing Wonwoo's part was definitely great! Words can't explain how much I love this performance.

Wonwoo Dumb Dumb

So the reason why they asked before on Weverse what song doesn't suit the members was because it will be used for Caratland. Wonwoo actually got Dumb Dumb. And after the games, he was chosen to dance or perform a song that doesn't suit him. But come on, Wonwoo is so adorable in this performance.

The8 Horangi Power

We all know that The8 is one of Hoshi's basher (in a funny way tho) and he hates it when Hoshi considers himself as a Tiger. So what more if he's going to perform Hoshi's Tiger Power? But it's really cute! I love this performance!

The whole three days of Caratland 2022 was indeed a very special moment for me. While watching or listening, I was also spazzing with my Carat friend. I really can't wait to see Seventeen soon. And when that time comes, I hope my love for them is still burning like what I'm feeling right now.

I'm still hoping I can attend Caratland live soon!

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Korean Stars I Saw in South Korea

Lifestyle March 25, 2022

As a K-Pop and K-Drama fan (or Hallyu in general), one reason why I wanted to go to Korea is to be able to see some Korean stars whether it be randomly or through an event. Well, a lot of people said that it's really not that easy to meet a Korean star in South Korea. But if you're lucky enough, then you might bump into one.

I can say that I'm a bit lucky since I have only been in South Korea twice and I already met a lot of Korean stars (mostly are random events). Today, I'll be sharing to you my fangirl experiences.

Korean Stars I Saw in South Korea

Stray Kids Hyunjin and I.N

Since it's been years since this happened, I guess it's already okay to share this not-so-visible photo of Hyunjin and I.N. Hyunjin was the one wearing the violet one while I.N was the one wearing the black hoodie with a cap.

To be honest, I don't have any plans on taking a photo mainly because it's not a public event. They were also just buying some snacks at the Soul Cup Cafe. But I just want to be reminded that I actually saw them a week after their concert in Manila.

As far as I know, the Soul Cup Cafe near JYP Entertainment has been renovated and is just available for the staff and artists of JYP. I'm not so sure with this but I'll check it out. But, they actually had a new branch in Jamsil Lotte World Tower & Mall. I plan to go there once given the chance to visit Korea again.

DAY6

For this time, it was a planned one. It was festival season when I first went to South Korea. And I'm just so happy because DAY6 had an event in one of the festivals that's why I was able to see them. I was actually nervous because I went to Beautiful Mint Life alone.

One of my regrets is that I didn't bring my 300mm lens there. I could have gotten a better photo of DAY6 during the event. But anyway, I still enjoyed it so much even if it caused me some wounds on my feet for standing too long.

During my second time in South Korea, I also got the chance to see DAY6 again. This time during a music show. It's Music Bank. They were promoting their song Sweet Chaos. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take any photo inside. But this is the Music Bank performance that we got to attend watch.

Eric Nam

At the same event with DAY6, I also got to see Eric Nam perform. The people I met in that event were also fans of Eric Nam. I wasn't able to finish Eric Nam's performance though because I need to go to Ewha University area to meet my friends. But still, I'm thankful I got to see Eric Nam.

2AM Jinwoon

This is probably the most unexpected happening in my fangirl life. Who would have thought that I'll get to see my K-Pop crush since 2012? I really liked 2AM Jinwoon because of Dream High 2. To be honest, they weren't that famous here in the Philippines that's why I am no longer expecting that I'll get to see him. But during my second time in South Korea for the 2019 ACH Invitation Program, he performed in The Blue House since he is part of the military band.

BTOB Changsub

In that same event with 2AM Jinwoon, I also saw BTOB Changsub performing. He is also in the military band for his enlistment. I'm really so happy to see Changsub there since I'm also a lowkey Melody. As usual, Changsub's vocals never fail.

Yoo Jae Seok

Unfortunately, I have no photo of him because I only saw him for a very short while. We were riding our bus when we saw Yoo Jae Seok just moments after we saw 2AM Jinwoon and BTOB Changsub. He was actually filming something. I'm not quite sure what that is but he was like interviewing someone.

This is the episode of the interview that I mentioned. Our bus drove by at their back.

The funny thing here was all of us in the bus were asking if we could go around again to see Yoo Jae Seok more. But since we have other schedules, we weren't allowed. But still, it's good to see him randomly.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT)

According to some fans, this is the most random thing that has happened to me. Well, kinda lol. Why? Because I saw TXT outside SMTown Coex. They were doing their VLive there.

When I posted this video on my TikTok, a lot of fans said that they were there to visit their ads for their comeback promotion. It was really so random because they aren't even an artist from SM Entertainment. But yes, since it's a mall, a lot of people can visit it.

NU'EST

I wasn't able to attend NU'EST's concert here in Manila because I was too exhausted with all the work and school and I just badly want to rest that time. Little did I know that I'll be able to see them perform in South Korea during their promotion of Love Me. This was their Music Bank performance that I got to watch live.

My bias in NU'EST is JR. But when I saw them live, I leaned towards Baekho. In fact, Baekho was a bit slimmer during their promotion here.

Tae Jin Ah

During our visit to K212 Cafe and Swing Entertainment, we got to meet Tae Jin Ah, a famous Korean Trot singer who also happened to be the former CEO of YMC/Swing Entertainment. We even had a short chat with him. He also knew that we were looking for X1 but he said that they had a schedule in Japan. He was really kind and approachable.

Lee Dong Wook

My first ever fan meeting in South Korea was Lee Dong Wook's fan meeting. He is one of my first love in the K-Drama world. The fan meeting was actually long, like around 3-4 hours? But I really enjoyed it. Although, I only understood a few parts here since there are no subtitles.

So far, these are the artists that I saw in South Korea. I'm hoping to see more soon since it is reported that South Korea will finally be opening its borders for travelers soon.

Read Also: Fangirling in South Korea

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