[narutaru]

I was talking to my b/f and he said that I am immature because I love Shinhwa and other kpop artists.

He said that he associates that with 15-16 years olds, not someone who is about to turn 25.

Him and most of my friends don't understand why I like Asian dramas and music, since I am not Asian.

I just wanted to know whether really liking Shinhwa makes me an immature person and stuff.

Because of the things I like, I feel out of place, and I can't ask any of my friends because well they will just say that I am weird etc.

[MythnoonA]

That's his opinion. -_____-

Tell your boyfriend that in Korea, it's common (and normal) for male gasoo and actors to have fans in their 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's--if not more. They go to concerts, buy albums, go to fan meetings-- just like any younger fan. He should give his opinion to some of these fans--and see where it gets him. *evil grin* There are tons of people in this forum who are in their 30's and 40's (I'm in my early 40's), too--who love Shinhwa, and many many other gasoo. You're younger than anyone in Shinhwa, by the way. -.- You can call 'baby' Andy 'oppa', too--because he was 25 in January.

You shouldn't feel bad at all. I'm not Korean either, and I have made a LOT of friends because I fell in love with Korean music (and other things) years ago--but my non-Asian, non-Kpop friends have never said one bad word about it. They would never think to make fun of me. They ask questions--but that's about it. One of my friends just asked me to send her stuff--she wants to see who I'm in love with. LOL

The guys in my avatar and banner? I am officially their noona. They-- like most of the gasoo and actors--always appreciate fans past their teens...and noona and ajumah (middle aged--55+ and past) fans can do things that the younger ones can't.

Never give up something you love (especially if it helps you cope with daily life) because someone else thinks you're too old.

You should get some other replies similar to mine, too.

[narutaru]

Thank you soo much. You made me feel so much better
I really appreciate it.

[Aziraphale]

^ Yep, MythnoonA said it well. There's nothing wrong with liking Shinhwa and Korean entertainment. I'm not a Shinhwa fan, but I do keep tabs on Asian cinema and I still watch lots of Hong Kong dramas.

Everyone has his or her hobbies and interests. I don't see why your boyfriend should think you're immature just because you like something he doesn't. I'm sure you don't ridicule him for his interests, and he should show the same respect towards you.

[keuriseudo]

let's face it, ur bf is just jealous.

[incyphe]

let's face it, ur bf is just jealous.

lol


And Shinhwa members are all older than 25... I mean it's not like your idolizing DBSG or Super Juniors...

[MythnoonA]

lol
And Shinhwa members are all older than 25... I mean it's not like your idolizing DBSG or Super Juniors...

Hajiman--we do. SS501, too. (I don't see them as 'idols', so I don't idolize anyone...they're my professional namdongsaeng deul[[they're mostly in their 20's, like my male friends]]...especially the ones I can talk to. )

they have the same kind of fanbase as everyone else.

[BishieAddict]

lol i like SS501 too. yup i agree... i think you're bf just jealous about the attention you're giving to shinhwa.

I think its also cuz boybands aren't the current fad in the US and when i hear the word boybands, i think of BSB, Nsync and screaming preteens. The US market for boybands are probably preteens-teens.

[sasuke-kun]

is it weird if a guy in their mid 20's are into that stuff? i mean, the other way around, liking female gasoos and watching dramas?

[lunagal]

Is it wrong to appreciate art and the artist(s) that produce it? No. Because that's exactly what singers are- artists.

I will always have a little fangirl inside of me, and the day I lose that, is the day that I cease to retain a sense of youth.

Also, what red-blooded woman, cannot appreciate a good looking male, (even if they are more junior than them)?

As for sasuke-kun, the same applies. You can like whomever you like. ( as long as you don't like pre-pubescent girls in a sexual way)

*goes off to post in the SS501 thread*

[athirah]

It's practically okay, eventhough it would be quite weird if you live in my country but have you seen bi's fan? in south east asia , His fan are practically can be called auntie or grandma.

When you're older you have more chance to meet them since you have the cash and you don't have to ask your parents permission to go to their concert.

[HERMIT]

No, I don't think it's immature.

This is interesting though, because 5 years or so ago, when I was a fan of BabyVox and I was in my early 30s, I wasn't worried about being accused of immaturity but being branded a pedophile.

[Lana]

No, its not immature. Your b/f was tslking out his ass, because its five guys. Im married with a kid and i love Shinhwa and my husband says nothing about it.

[narutaru]

Thank you guys for your input.

I guess big part of it is that he is jalous. I find that kind of jalousy silly though. It doesn't matter how much I drool over Asian celbrities. The fact remains is that I choose to love and be with a non-Asian guy, despite personality clashes etc.

Since I live in Australia chances of me actually meeting people like Shinhwa are close to none.

[jon]

You seem to have found the real reason for his reaction to Sinhwa. However you have to ask yourself how much attention are you giving Sinhwa vs. your boyfriend? You can ask that question to your other friends. If it appears to your other friends that you are an "obsessed" fan of Sinhwa, then there may be a valid reason for your boyfriend's reaction. However if you causually listen to their music and watch their music video now and then, it's a different story.

[EYJAYJAY]

let's face it, ur bf is just jealous.

hahha that might be it

[mofo]

lol it would be funny if u two argued so much about it that u broke up because of shinhwa lol..but i hope that doesn't happen hehe

[narutaru]

He gets lots of attention. I think he just wants attention all the time

I wouldn't consider myself an obssessed fan, I mean it's not like I am going to go to Korea to stalk them or go nuts like some DBSK fans.

[edward1849]

I am another good example. I am in my 30s but I like Jang Nara. And recently I start to like Han Hyo Joo, who is young enough to be my daughter.

[shiwi]

haha i <333333333 kpop and i dont think i will ever grow out of it... it'll be one of my guilty pleasures till i die. and i'm totally content with that.