Kpop is my escapism - is it yours?

K-Pop is also an escape from reality for me too, so I get what you mean. Sometimes when I have a stressful day, what I need to do is look up some Stray Kids funny moments and laugh a bit. That or listen to some nice songs.

Also, I understand your frustrations about being single and gay. Somewhat. I’m single and straight and it’s not exactly easy for me. Sometimes I’ll doubt myself and wonder how come I never get anyone asking me out, ever. It’s hard. That and I also get scared that they’ll want to dump me when they find out I’m asexual. It’s hard. Don’t give up hope forever though, you seem nice and I hope that one day you’re able to find someone you love. Have a great day/night!

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it didn't even upset me until last night when i found out a best friend of mine who's also gay, his ex boyfriend (they're roommates as well) got a valentine's day gift from his ex. it's like i just feel like im existing at this point.

Last night was honestly okay for me, what was hard for me was tonight when someone around my age said their parents met where we were currently at and all I could think about was how that will never happen to me as much as I try. It was not fun to think about. Some days I think I’ll never find anyone, but I have to remind myself not to give up, because I feel like if I do, I might start spiraling downwards and not be as happy in my day to day life.

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I've actually been happy with my own company it's just around Valentine's day I always get over emotional for the entire week.

im just at a point where I'd wish i was straight

I’m the opposite. I just treat “Valentine’s Day” as Single’s Awareness Day and try my best to ignore all the lovey dovey couples around me. For me, it’s the little things I see in my day to day life that really get me the most. I can understand feeling like that and it must be a lot to struggle with. If you ever want to vent to me about how you’re feeling, my DM’s are always open and I don’t mind listening. Have a great day/night!

it doesn't matter if you're straight or gay or whatever...

remember Valentine's Day is an unnecessary day made by companies to get more money from your pockets and make you feel bad for either being in a relationship and not spending enough or "single awareness day"

me too, when I'm too stressed out or nervous about something I just keep watching kpop related videos on youtube

I just don't care about being single

i've def been using it as an escape from my rl stressors.

idgaf about being single atp in my life. after a toxic long term relationship + covid, i kinda prefer being alone rn.

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i turn 31 this year and i still havent begun dating. and the pandemic is making it worse for me.

don't worry, you still have time, it's not because you're past 30 that the love is over for you

Used to be when I first got into and a few years after. I would finish up uni work and then chill back and watch kpop vids or idols messing around on tv shows. It was refreshing to see something new and outside my usual comfort zone or American tv. It was easy and cheap too esp for a broke uni student compared to other stuff like movies or games (netflix was barely a thing and I could only buy physical games at close full retail price).

But then I became less interested in newer groups and got into a situation where I’m a very causally interested nowadays. Other media like Netflix and particularly games have taken over significantly.

I do! KPOP seems to be like it's own little world. Like everything feels different from different music industries.

But it's not that because I know that's not what the question asked.

KPOP makes me happy when I feel down. It's either the music or the extra/promotion content the idols put out. It's probably one of the few things that calm me down after a tiring or stressful day/week, while sad, anxious, or angry.

I feel like the group that has had the most impact on me would be Twice because of the way I feel attached to the group itself and the members just make me happy just listening to them or watching them do fun things.

Not really as I'm getting too old for it and I have a more mature slant on life. I don't need K pop to make me happy or as a tonic for my mental health, sometimes it can do the opposite.

I love KPop but I also love JPop

The music and content is an escape for me, but it doesn't make me happy long term. Like, it puts a smile on my face but I wouldn't say stanning k-pop idols makes my life a whole lot better you know?

I love kpop because we don’t get bored it’s away to escapism I’m really an isolate person so kpop is my little bubble. Even if I love my favs the most entertaining things must be interactive with other kpop stans. But I don’t think it makes me happy it’s more like help to me not be bored all the time since I have nothing to do.

If I'm feeling down the music helps to lift my spirit up and puts me in a better mood