There are K-Pop fans across the globe who share the same passion. But on online platforms, it is hard to know about each other’ stories and K-Pop life. Even if we are in the same fandom, it is hard to get to know each other. So at Kpopmap, we started the Kpopmap Fan Interview Project to get to know more about K-Pop fans from different countries: more about their K-Pop life and tastes and to give them the opportunity to share with our readers about their favorite group(s) and bias. Cherrybombb80 is the next fan to answer our questions. She is from Trinidad And Tobago and is a fan of ASTRO and her bias is MoonBin! Check out how she entered the fandom, the songs and content she advises to new fans, and much more! Can you introduce yourself? Where are you from? Hi, my name is Cherrybombb80, I live in Trinidad & Tobago a small twin island in the Caribbean. I am a blogger on Instagram who loves ASTRO and is dedicated to writing about them. How and when did you enter the fandom? I discovered ASTRO through Cha EunWoo last January 2021 through his drama “True Beauty”. I wanted to know more about EunWoo, I googled him and found out he is in a band, a singer / idol, it got interesting so I looked for the groups music videos and fell in love with their songs I wanted to know more about them I started to watch their ASTRO PLAYs and DDOCA’s and fell in love with their fun and charming sides.
What are the reasons why you love your favorite group? I love ASTRO because they are funny, talented, very hardworking, always give their best performance, their music is so refreshing and always bring a smile on my face, they get along well with each other, they love their fans and show their appreciation a lot! They are like precious gems hidden in the K-Pop Industry waiting to be discovered, I honestly can’t wait for more people to discover their music and talents! Who caught your attention at first and why? Cha EunWoo, because there’s no denying that he is handsome and looks like an anime character ☺ Who is your bias, and why? My Ultimate Bias is none other than the Stage Genius himself MOONBIN ❤ I started noticing MoonBin because of his unique ways of dancing, he has this charm, ability that whenever he dances his body moves like the smooth flow of water, he is well balanced, his voice is so sweet and calming he would be a great Rj. He is handsome, cute and can be really funny too! Can you recommend a title track and a B-side track for new fans? ‘ONE’ from their “ALL YOURS” album. This song is a must listen to, it conveys a message of ASTRO and AROHA come together as one, I love the choreography in this song too! For B-side track I would recommend ‘1 in a Million’, this is a happy, fun and joyful song which was made with clips from their DDOCA’s videos. The lyrics is so beautiful as well, at the end of the video they wrote “thank you AROHA” which is very sweet. Can you recommend a fancam, V-Live, cover video, cover dance, or individual content video of your bias to our readers? I’d definitely like to recommend MoonBin’s dance cover of ‘24 hours’ by SUNMI. He was absolutely charismatic and superb during that stage performance. Also his V Live where he does dance practices.
Can you also do the same type of recommendation for the group? For the group, I would recommend their ASTRO PLAY videos and ASTROZONE series to get to know them and see their fun sides.
Can you share with us one of your favorite lyrics? My all time favorite lyrics by ASTRO is “I’ll be there, please comeback anytime, I’ll be there, where I first met you, I will wait for you, do not be sad “. Title ~ ‘I’LL BE THERE’ from their album “DREAM PT.1”. The song conveys the message that when you are sad or having a hard time, don’t worry, ASTRO is there to cheer you up! Are there any words from the members you would like to share? From their Leader JinJin. During their “2nd ASTROAD TO SEOUL [STAR LIGHT]” in 2019. After the concert they shared a moment with AROHA on stage, thanking them. It was very emotional, since it was their first solo activity since their promotions for ‘RISE UP’ and the end of their indefinite hiatus. I’ll always remember it. JinJin said “We always say AROHA can rely on ASTRO when things are hard, we’ll rely on you (AROHA) when things are hard too, please be there for ASTRO and please support each and every one of us no matter what we are doing, I’ll forever be thankful” he cried. What is your favorite group/bias’ influence on your daily life? Whenever I’m down or feeling sad I like to rewatch their ASTRO PLAYs and V Lives, that cheers me up and helps to forget my worries and laugh a lot! What is your favorite side of fangirling/fanboying? My favorite side of fangirling, not sure if this counts but I feel the happiest when MoonBin performs on stage, I also love to write about the group a lot! Do you feel there are any misunderstandings, things that are not well known, or any prejudices about your favorite group from other fans (non-fans)? ASTRO is a peaceful group who always show a smiling face and politeness to everyone, they are very respectful and get along well with others in the industry. That’s what I love and adore them for. You can also add a message to your bias or show it on a message scrapbook. To ASTRO ~ Thank you for being a part of my life, thank you for creating such beautiful and wonderful music, you guys always work hard thank you for always making my days brighter when I need it the most. I hope we can be together for a very long time, AROHA will always be there to cheer you on and show our love and support. Always take care of yourselves and be happy! You have a long way to go. To MOONBIN ~ To the Moon that shines so bright! Thank you so much for always giving 1000% while performing. Thank you for always making me laugh. You are a wonderful human being, a talented dancer, and amazing singer. You are simply the best! AROHA will always support you in whatever good you do. We’re always here when you need us, I am so proud of you for being strong for coming a long way and not giving up. May you achieve all your goals in the future. HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! To our STAGE GENIUS. From cherrybombb80🥰💜 Thank you for answering our questions, Cherrybombb80. If you are interested in joining Kpopmap Fan Interview Project, please get in touch with us at [email protected] Everyone is welcome to participate.
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