Fansite Goods, Group Orders/G.O., and My First Order!

I have been into Kpop for such as long time (almost 5 years), and I just recently discovered this new world of "Fansite goods." I know, where have I been?

So, Fansite goods tend to be very different from Official goods. Official goods are from the company itself; items ranging from CDs to Seasonal Greetings. However, Fansite goods are plushies, plush dolls, plush toys, key chains, slogans, and last but not least my favorite thing, Photobook. 

I saw these fan goods before, but never really paid attention much to it because I always thought, "Why do I need fan goods if SM have EXO goods for me?" or something along the line of that for all kpop groups. 

BUT (big BUT) the best thing about fansite goods is that they give an enormous amount of freebies. I'm talking about if you buy a photobook, you don't just get a photobook, most of the time you get:

1. photocards (usually 20-30)
2. a mini photobook
3. a DVD of idols' performances
4. a fan, stickers
5. posters (A1, A2, or A3 in sizes)
6. postcards
7. "radiation protection sticker"
8. transparent cards, etc.

See how many things SM can't give me?
Okay, so I'm not trying to say that Official goods are bad, I want them just as much as I want the fansite goods. But I do want to point out that the fansite goods' quality is just as great as the official goods, and just cuter.

Anyways, I'm done blabbing and I will get to the point. The moment I I learned about them, I wanted to buy something so bad. But how?

How Do I Buy These Fansite Goods? 

If you live in the USA, CANADA, or maybe even MEXICO, there are "group orders" on twitter that allow anyone from these countries to order.

What is a Group Order/G.O?

Group order (on twitter) is run by one person. That person will open up a group order, say for EXO plushies, for the people who live in his/her country. Anyone who is interested and must be committed to the group order will fill out a form and pay as instructed. 

So Why G.O?

If you order fansite goods from the fansites themselves, the shipping (EMS) will cost higher than what your good is. These fansites are from Korean, China, sometimes Japan, Malaysia, India, etc. If you are not from those country, you will be stuck with $50 or higher EMS.

With group order, the more people sign up for the same good, the less EMS each person have to pay.
Example:
1 plushy = $25 + $40 EMS
2 plushies = 2x $25  + $ 60 EMS ($30 EMS/person)
3 plushies = 3x + $75 EMS ($25 EMS/person)
(USUALLY, the EMS goes down really fast even if there are only 2 people that order).

Things to Keep in Mind:

• You DO NOT have to pay other people's EMS
• You MUST BE committed. If you drop out of one of the order, you might get blacklist/banned (Yes, Hyuna's Blacklist)
• DEADLINE. Yes, these orders have deadlines, sometimes the deadline is very far away, sometimes is the next weekend.
• The people who are hosting the orders, he/she/they are people who have jobs, family, friends. IF THEY ARE LATE ON THEIR DEADLINES, don't get irritated, don't angry-message them, just ask them what will happen to the order, or how long it would take.  
• Some hosts will not do the group order you ask them to do. These people are willing to do it for non-profit. They gain nothing for doing this, so they do what they want. However, some people refuse to do a group order because another host is already doing it. You just have to look. 

My First Order

I recently just ordered a Photobook from My Black Label (a Chanyeol fansite). This is their first ever Photobook called "Beautiful." Since it's a photobook, it costs me $48 for the set. I ordered it from Ice Breeze Group Order on Twitter. So far, I paid for the set only because we are still waiting for My Black Label to give us the EMS price. After that, I'll pay for 2nd payment (EMS + Paypal fee). We will wait for it to arrive to Ice Breeze, then she/he will do a third payment (that is domestic shipping) from she/he to me.

Details:

• Book 1 A4 size / about 140 pages / 2012-2013
• Book 2 A4 size / about 200 pages / 2014-2016.3 (~ exoluxion.dot concert)

OVERSEAS GIFT : Hardcase, mini photobook
ALL GIFT : postcards, photocards, transparent photocards, electromagnetic wave blocking sticker, A2 Poster, A1 Poster, Sticker, FAN

Preview Pictures (Credits: My Black Label).

I will post a master list of all the group orders that are currently active in another post. But you can search up Ice Breeze Group Order to see what she/he is currently doing for G.O.

April 2016 Favorite Comebacks, Debuts, and Playlists: Seventeen, Twice, Block B, VIXX, GOT7 and MORE!

In these two months, Kpop artists have been slaying every single fangirl out there, and we are glad that they are doing so!

Starting off with CNBLUE, they came back with a pop-rock song called "You're So Fine," and it is fine!! My mother is a huge fan of Yonghwa (because she watches all of his K-dramas) and I love showing her their combacks. 

Then, we have a long-waited debut coming one of the three biggest entertainment company SM. NCT U released their song "The 7th Sense," followed by their other song,"Without You." Now, let me tell you, I was hooked with "The 7th Sense" when I first listen to it. I fell in love with Mark and Ten. The beat was sick, the dance moves were awesome, everything was perfect. It is a very strong debut song! 

It took me some times to get used to "Without You," however, the song has a beautiful message that I fell in love with it in the end with Taeil's voice.

Block B's "A Few Years Later" and "Toy"

Let's take a moment to appreciate this new sound and new looks and the return of Block B! They were so amazing with "Toy." Zico and Kyung, ugh, just take me away already. Stop teasing!

GOT7's "Fly" and "Home Run" was also released!

I got really really into "Fly" but not "Home Run." I don't hate "Home Run" but I don't know, I wasn't feeling it as much as I feel "Fly." Oh, this is the period where they all dab, Bambam said something along the line of "How do you know I'm not big?" on AfterSchool Club, and their World Tour!!

Sadly, I can't go. Cry me a River!

VIXX also made a comeback with their song, "Dynamite," I have been playing that song everyday. It's so poppy, and upbeat, I just love the feel of it. And the stage outfit are very colorful too. 

SEVENTEEN also made a comeback during the same time as VIXX and their song "Pretty U" is so catchy and cute! I love their style, their live vocals, and their rap. Not to mention, my bias S.Coups was slaying so hard during this comeback! 

So sad I can't go to KCON NY on Friday to see their M! Countdown performance. Another Kpop fan girl struggle... Sigh.

Last but not least, my favorite girl group TWICE came back with "Cheer Up," a cutesy and catchy song. My favorite members Sana, Momo, and Tzuyu looked so beautiful! My hearteu, I can't!

Obviously, this list is not fully complete because there was probably three hundreds new songs released in April. However, these are the groups/songs I listen to the most and I want to share it with you guys! May is coming soon, and I hope to hear more great music! 

Good luck to all the artists on the music shows! I wish everyone the best luck!

Happy Birthday Suho!

One May 22nd, 1991, an amazing boy named Kim Jun-Myeon was born. We never knew one day he would become a great and famous person, leading a group of talented boys. Today, we will celebrate EXO's Suho's Birthday.

I am so happy and proud of all that he had done for EXO, his family, and himself. He had proven to us that he is worthy of being EXO's leader, and that he will continue to strive (even though we, as EXO-L, knows that he already reach his greatest potential.

Thank you for everything that you have done, and Thank you so much for being born.

About the Site

This is a page for me to connect with my friends, and people who love K-pop (or Anime). Most of the post on here are K-pop related. I will also share some of my works here as well (i.e. fanfictions, fictions, drawings, etc.) I will also displays the official goods, and fansite goods I bought/trade.

This site is still under construction, but I hope you all stick around and enjoy yourself here. Thank you! :)