Now we all know that K-Pop, if treated the right way, can become a positive influence for many. But it looks like some people are taking it a bit too far. Recently, an online community board gained attention after a fan revealed how far they would go to meet their idol.
I want to take out a loan to follow my idol and think about the future later when I’m in my 30s.
After receiving this message, the OP responded, “Wow..a bank loan for an idol and not even a house…”
Netizens that saw this were shocked and hoped that they wouldn’t do something they would regret later.
Netizen comments | theqoo Netizen comments | theqoo “I’ve delved into K-Pop before and have spent a lot too, but taking a loan is something I’ve never thought about…please don’t do that.” “Was it the group Shinhwa” I remember them saying that idols don’t take care of your future…” “Please…do things only you can control.” “I’m not into K-Pop anymore, but when I used to, it would cost up to about $2000 to go to a fan sign event. That’s like a month’s paycheck. I’ve never gone, but people around me have. Some people even go to every single fan sign event. I thought they were rich, but found out later that took out loans. After getting out of K-Pop, I don’t think it’s ever worth it to take out a loan for it.” “People like this don’t have money even in their thirties.” “I remember it being hard to even just pay my credit card bills…made me not want to go to offline events…but wow a loan? Wow.” “I’ve lived like that before and was swamped in debt in my thirties. The only thing you are left with is regret.” “It’s crazy to think that banks actually give loans to people like this.” “I can’t even start K-Pop…no such thing as taking it lightly.” “I should never go to fan sign events…” “Right now, you might love your idol, but one day you could suddenly have a change of heart. Then you might regret taking out a loan. I heard that there are lot of K-Pop fans that risk everything for their idols.” “This is crazy…” “The only thing you are left with is debt and a load of albums and merchandise.”
What do you think about this? Is it worth it to take out a loan to see your idol?
