K-Pop can become a very expensive hobby for fans who try to keep up with their favorite idols’ releases, attend concerts, and buy merchandise. In fact, the prices of these items have become a topic of debate among fans.
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Even further, the more exclusive events, like fansigns, can quickly raise costs into the thousands. Recently, a fansite master gained attention for the treatment of their own mother over money for K-Pop events.
In a post on Weibo, messages between the fansite master and her mother show the fan asking for money, then responding rudely when denied and even threatening self harm.
Fansite Master (FM): Can you give me $ 15,000 RMB (around 2,047 USD)
FM: ?
FM: Speak. Don’t pretend to be blind.
FM: Answer directly.
FM: Have my actions not shown you that I’m insane?
FM: Do you still think I’m a pushover?
FM: Do you think it’s fine to just casually apologize?
Mother (M): How funny.
M: I’ve never thought you’re a pushover. It’s just that I don’t have the capabilities. Sorry!
FM: Is it really like that?
FM: I’ve said that my emotional value is greater than everything else.
FM: I don’t mind slowly killing myself by not taking medicine and not eating.
M: Baby, we’ve tried our absolute best so far. Please understand! I’ve tried everything – where do I get the money from? You have your emotional value, what about mine? Can I earn more money if I give up my conscience? Really?
FM: Let’s say it’s all of you guys’ problem if anyone asks.
FM: Stop trying to persuade me nicely.
FM: That doesn’t work on me.
FM: What do you mean, “understand”?
FM: Do you understand me?
The fansite master then reveals they are attempting to attend the last fansign even of ENHYPEN, continuing to speak harshly. She also says that she has attended all but two of their events for that comeback cycle.
FM: [Screenshot]
FM: Take a good look.
FM: Do you know how to read the words “last fansign”? Do you know how to write it?
FM: I’ve tried to spend less money already.
FM: I don’t participate unless it’s absolutely necessary.
FM: What about you?
FM: You think I don’t have self-control.
FM: My goal was to attend all of their fansigns.
FM: But because of you,
FM: I missed two of them.
M: Let’s communicate calmly. Don’t be angry, it’s not good for your health.
FM:Give me a reason.
FM: It’s all because of you and your attitude.
FM: You still want me to be calm?
FM: In your dreams.
FM: Take a look at what you’ve done.
FM: You always beg other people.
FM: Stop acting useless and pitiful all the time.
FM: It’s disgusting and hypocritical.
FM: You can make money by selling your useless stuff in the glass cupboard.
FM: There are so many ways.
FM: But you’re not willing to do them.
The mother then attempts to reason with her, with little success as the fansite master tries to guilt her into giving her more money. The conversation appears to end as the mother firmly denies more spending after she has already spent.
M: Isn’t money saved from 10 cents, 1 dollar, 10 dollars, 100, 1,000, 10,000 and so on?
FM:Then don’t even spend a dime from now on.
FM:Can you do it?
M: It won’t work if we need $ 10,000 (around 1,365 USD)?
FM:I just happen to need $ 10,000?
M: We need to ensure we have basic living necessities before saving.
FM:What about the $ 10,000 for buying you guys’ health supplements, food, and living necessities?
FM:You’re crazy.
FM:I understand hahahaha.
M: I’m the most worthless thing.
M: Tell me, what’s the meaning of a last fansign?
FM:You don’t understand what “last” means?
FM: You don’t understand what “last” means?
FM: Did you go to college for nothing?
FM: You need me to teach you?
FM: You’re hilarious.
M: Is it the handsome guys’ last fansign? There aren’t any others after?
FM: The last one for this comeback
FM: Crazy.
FM: The next one will be next year.
FM: Look at how anxious you are.
FM: So funny.
FM: I love seeing you be anxious.
FM: I love seeing you be anxious.
FM: Heheheh.
M: I’d understand if you clearly tell me about it.?
FM: ??
FM: ???
FM: Is there something wrong with your brain or are your comprehension skills lacking too much?
FM: You’re shifting the blame?
FM: Amazing.
FM: I’m just a tool that takes all the blame.
FM: Funny.
FM: That’s the meaning of my existence
M: If I didn’t want to put in an effort, I wouldn’t have accompanied you within the country and overseas, going city to city to see your idols.
FM: I just need the benefit that’s right in front of me right now.
FM: Shut up.
FM: So funny.
FM: Don’t even try to emphasize that again.
FM: Stop changing the subject.
FM: You didn’t even listen to a single thing I said.
FM: You just care about yourself.
FM: You don’t want to put every bit of effort in for me.
FM: If it’s tuition, you’d get the money from somewhere.
FM: The bottom line is you don’t want to fulfill my wishes.
FM: You just want to put your effort in things that you think are worth it.
The fansite is allegedly a fan of Heeseung, and a video call with the idol shows her breaking down in tears while speaking with him.
