Before I start, I just need to refresh a few things.
I don't think I can really classify myself as a Kpop fan.
Because once I stan a group, I only listen and watch that particular group.
I don't really pay attention to others.
Though I do enjoy few other artists' songs.
Especially ballads.
So yes, I am a fan of TVXQ! since November 2005.
I stan them like crazy till...I don't remember.
Maybe 2013 when I didn't-want-but-fell for EXO.
So much for my TVXQ will be my first and last group.
You know there are many happy moments but also sad ones.
Hence I wanted TVXQ to be my last.
But EXO happened.
So I tell myself EXO will be my last.
I hope.
Sincerely.
(though I can't imagine my life not stanning any group)
I still follow TVXQ//JYJ though and definitely will attend their concerts.
When I was much younger and still studying,
I dreaded growing old but then I hoped once I am earning money,
I can go to Korea, buy all the albums and merch I wanted, go to their concerts overseas etc.
But reality hurts cause I think I am richer while I was studying. LOL
Cause once you're out to the society, there comes commitment.
You need to pay this and that by yourself and also give money monthly to my parents.
So, I dragged my dream to visit Korea.
Seeing everyone visiting but not me.
And I think how unfair life is.
(It is never fair to begin with anyway)
I think I didn't blog about me changing my profession entirely.
But I took over a franchise from my part time job.
It was hell the whole process.
I will blog it next time.
I am not sure if I made the right decision
cause it ties me down.
But I am greedy I admit.
I could not stand earning a fresh graduate monthly salary.
I want a faster route.
So I took it up.
There's pros and there's cons.
I need to start the main content of this post.
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On 9th April, when I woke up from my afternoon nap,
I scrolled Twitter and I saw the news that
Xiumin is enlisting to military on 7th May 2019.
I got so emotional because I thought they probably have
their last Asia tour together before he enlists.
I expect to see Xiumin one last time before he enlists.
I got very emotional.
(don't ask me why)
I began to search tickets for EXO-CBX concert in Japan.
Their last stop was in Kobe on 27th, 28th and 29th April.
Of course, I didn't manage to get any tickets.
Too last minute and it's difficult to get Japan concert tics.
I still tried in Twitter.
But then, I think on 15th April,
SM posted regarding Xiumin fanmeeting before he enlists,
Xiuweet Time on 4th May 2019 in Jamsil Arena.
Opportunity to meet Xiumin!
I got worried getting ticket for the fanmeet.
Of course it's going to sell out within seconds or minutes.
But I am going to try from Yes24 ticketing.
Then SM announced Global Package for this fanmeet.
Global Package is under SM Ent for international fans
who wish to join concert/fanmeet/music show.
But it's very costly and they provide only
accommodation, transport to and fro venue and some special merchs.
There are few packages.
Only official fanclub member / ACE members can purchase the package.
Hence, I got no choice but rushed to register for ACE membership in Lysn app.
The ticketing for both Yes24 and Global Package
was on 17th April and at the same time!
I became official member one day before on 16th April.
I bought the membership code from Yes24.
But it was tedious as they mentioned to use credit card.
I used my sis's credit card but after I key in the OTP from bank and pressed enter,
it just showed a blank page!
And I don't know if they deduct the money from the credit card.
(they didn't deduct any)
I did twice and both times same thing happened.
(I was desperate ok. If I did not become member by 11.59pm that day, I could not purchase ticket the next day)
I searched in Twitter and chatted with a Shawol,
she advised using debit card.
So I tried and it went through.
Finally! Thank god.
Registered and get prepared to fight for ticket the next day.
The membership cost 35,000 won and the shipping for the merchs is 32,000 won.
Total 67,000 won = RM248.87
I asked my first sis for her Paypal for ticketing.
She got excited and wanted to follow me to Korea.
And she even volunteered to fight for a ticket the next day.
I actually made up my mind to aim for Global Package after asking both sis opinions.
Their reasonings :
1) easier to get to venue etc since everything is planned
2) easier to get ticket than fighting with kfans
But the price is killing yea.
And we don't know the price until it starts ticketing unlike Yes24.
The ticket for Xiuweet in Yes24 is only 66,000 won.
The night before ticketing, I went to SMTOWN TRAVEL website
and read through Baekhyun's Birthday Fanmeet (a day before Xiuweet) packages.
Just to gauge the pricing and what type of packages available.
I kept reading tips here and there.
Nervous.
The ticketing was at 3pm KST.
I went to area meeting first and rushed back.
So so nervous.
I was in front of my laptop waiting.
When it's near, I kept refreshing and try to go in.
And when I did, I did not read anything at all.
I just click the option and one step before payment page,
it redirects me to main page.
Buying Global Package the first time, I was a bit lost.
I did not know if I successfully reserved the ticket in cart or nothing at all.
I was stunned for a moment.
Click here and there and when I went back,
only twin package available and I don't dare to buy
cause what if I can't find someone to go with.
Then after a while,
all packages were SOLD OUT.
And my sis could not get any tic from YES24 either.
I went to try in YES24 but when I click, it said under purchasing.
So, no luck.
I was so sad and disappointed.
I thought of waiting for 4pm KST for normal ticketing and try again to get a tic.
But when I was scrolling the Global Package page 20 minutes later,
a few packages re-open and I just click on it.
I managed to get into the payment Paypal page,
and seriously, the package was so expensive,
but I can't think at that moment.
If I delay anymore, I might lose the tic.
So I just paid and then
I CALLED MY SIS AND SHOUTED AT HER CAUSE
I PAID SO MUCH FOR THAT PACKAGE.
Excited but at the same time scolding myself for spending so much for this.
I can't believe that I actually did that.
I got the Premium Standing package (the only one available)
with translation device (refundable $70).
So total I paid $699 which is near RM3k.
What is money?
I forgot to mention, even though I successfully purchased,
we need to key in our ACE membership number and wait for them to process and confirm.
They even wrote there saying it is not advisable to buy flight tickets until it is confirmed.
So me being paranoid again was worried.
I asked them at the Q&A board and they answered pretty quickly.
They state that the confirmation will be on 23rd April.
Which I think it's a little late to buy flight tickets.
The price for flight tickets will increase by then.
Hence me and sis proceed buying the flight tickets first
without waiting for the confirmation.
Thank god nothing bad happened.
This is what pushed me to go Korea finally.
My friend said she could not believe that
I am going Korea for Xiumin.
Why are we acting like Xiumin is going to die.
He's just going to military.
She said she would understand if it's Yixing or Sehun.
My main bias.
I don't know as well, I mean I can't remember when
I have a soft spot for Xiumin but he certainly is my Top 4.
Going Korea and buying Global Package,
I could say they're one of my childhood fangirl dream.
Finally, I fulfilled it I guess.
So, it is worth it.
My parents did not know the main reason we are going to Korea.
My sis said her company is sending her there for company trip.
And me, I am tagging along.
Sorry for the white lie.
But my mom would kill me if she knows.
Although I am old enough to be doing this.
I will continue my Korea Trip post in the next one.
This is longer than I expected.
I am happy.
I finally am doing something
on my dreams.
A bit old for this
but better late than never.
