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[11.11.11 - 11.12.11] Sydney K-pop Fest Fan AccountA Sunshiner's Lessons learnt


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Posted 12 November 2011 - 10:01 PM

The Sydney K-Pop Music Fest – A Sunshiner’s Lessons account

Sunny is my bias. Hopefully the lessons I’ve learned can help future Sunshiners.

Friday 11th November, 2011
I flew in interstate, and arrived at 7:20am. Fortunately for my two friends and I, all the idols except SECRET and SNSD came in at around 8. Security was tight, and there should be fancams aplenty. Since it’s a Sunshiner’s account, and Sunny isn’t here yet (> :), we’ll skip to the next day.

Lesson 1: Figure out in advance what time they’re coming, K-Sones should always have a schedule of them going into airports.

Saturday 12th November, 2011
7:30am. Airport.
Got up bright and early, wanted to get a good spot to spot them at the airport. Took around 45 minutes to travel by train from where I was, and got there at around 7:30am. Don’t remember what time they came out, but when they did, pandemonium reigned.You cannot imagine what it is like to finally see them for the first time, maybe 1-2m away from you. I didn’t have my phone out to record, since I thought the police would go in to escort them out first like yesterday. I was saving battery (Was going straight to line up for VIP Standing at the concert later, so needed to save my battery), so I didn’t get ready in time when they ‘unexpectedly’ came out.
Jessica came first, and right behind her was Sunny.
My brain had a fart, and I was just staring at her with my mouth open. It was very surreal; and she waved in our direction, but I didn’t have a phone out. The guy next to me was claiming it for himself, and if he uploads his fancam I will die of happiness. (Was wearing a 515 SPAO cap, so I’d rather much claim it for myself. (A)) By the time I regained my senses, I realised I just missed the rest of them. I could only recall seeing Jessica, Sunny and HyoYeon. The rest passed in a blur as I was so fixated on Sunny.

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Lesson 2: If the guy next to you is a Sone, I find they are pretty happy to ‘share the love’, so to speak. Ask them for their emails, so they can get you the fancam. That way, you can enjoy SNSD in all their glory, without needing to hassle for a camera. I didn’t, so I’ll have to settle with this picture showing her wave in my direction! >:
Lesson 3: There are 9 of them, get ready to be awestruck 9 times. I was slightly mortified later when I got home that I could only recall 3 out of the 9. The other 6 I just ‘glossed over’.

They got unto the bus, and I assumed they were leaving immediately. So I left the airport, to get in line for good standing spots for the concert later. But they didn’t, they were staying for SECRET who were arriving later. This is when Taeyeon started giving out heart shapes on the bus. I’m sure you can find pictures everywhere. Lining up for the standing area of the concert, here are several lessons:

Lesson 4: ALWAYS bring an umbrella and sun screen.
Lesson 5: ALWAYS have friends. If you don’t have friends, make friends. SONEs are generally REALLY friendly, as people are when you share the same passion as them.
Lesson 6: You can use this time to prepare your ‘gear’ for the concert. Or to study if you have an exam in 2 days. Just be ready for lots and lots of waiting.

7:30pm. Concert.
I was slightly sad that I was on the ‘wrong’ side of the stage. From previous performances, I knew Sunny would be on the right side, but I was allocated the other gate. This made me very sad, as I knew I wouldn’t have had much opportunity to see/wave at her. (On a side note, my side was the one without the MC stage too, so I missed all the YulTi action. Had to watch it on the big screen > :) At least I was 2 rows behind the front. (I.e. 2 people in front of me, then the rail. Lucky they were short too!)

Lesson 7: Look at their performances, and find your bias’s position. Try to get into a good spot relative to that position. Understand how the stadium works first.

The performances before SNSD were all pretty good, and I’ll probably write up a review of all of them before I forget sometime later. But for now, since this is a Sunshiner’s account, lets jump to SNSD!
When The Boys came on, everyone went crazy. Since it was a 12 idol group concert, all the pushing and heaving started, and people fell pretty quickly. But this isn’t about concert etiquette, which probably warrants a whole section on its own, so I won’t harp on about it.
I couldn’t get a proper fancam with all the pushing and shoving, so I decided to just enjoy the performance. Watching Sunny 10m dancing to The Boys is simply magic. Especially when the beat broke down during the bridge, (I WANNA DANCE RIGHT NOW!) when HyoYeon leads the dance, watch Sunny. For some reason, it was just too amazing. To watch her (Fly High, High!) was mesmerizing. I’m pretty happy I didn’t take a fancam, cause I knew there would be many available anyway.
But through all that I realised I didn’t catch the performance, again. =.=’’ Only noticed Sunny. Again. Not that I’m complaining, just mentioning it in case some of you decide to kick yourself later when you realise you had the chance to watch all of them as a whole, but you were just watching your bias.
They jumped straight into Kissing You, and started throwing flowers out. I had Jessica and SooYoung on my side, but everyone was so mental I couldn’t take a decent picture/fancam. I just started laughing cause it was so crazy, Australians need a lesson in concert etiquette. I enjoyed it though.
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They jumped straight into Gee next on the extended platform, and since I was right in front I could only see their backs. So I just watched the performance on the big screens and… yeah.
That’s the extent of my ‘interaction’ with Sunny, as I couldn’t make it to the airport the next day. Pretty sad IMO, only a wave that I did not cam. >:
I will return to probably edit this later, hit me back with any questions that you might have.

Credit: twitter@beyondtae
P.S. EVERYONE SHOULD GIVE PUBSQUASH A PRIZE. If you don’t appreciate what she’s done, you’re hating soshified and SNSD fandom in general. Thank you Vi!


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Posted 13 November 2011 - 06:09 AM

Hey, that's too bad. I got a wave from Sunny at the airport!

I found all the SONEs at the airport and the concert were really nice, I'm proud to be an Australian SONE now
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 08:22 AM

ohh .. you are so lucky to meet Sunny :)
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 12:42 AM

its been like 5-4 days and l still cant believe l saw this sing and dance in front of my face.
They were amazing. They might not have the hardest dance step but when they dance its so in sync.
Snsd stage performance was epic. l remembered myself dancing and singing along all 3 songs.
And l also agree with you about the sunscreen part ... LOL l got sunburnt pretty badly but it was all worth it at the end!
And yes, everyone there was so nice and friendly
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 04:53 AM

Where do you get their flight schedules from O:
Really really wanna meet them when they come to Singapore O:
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 05:27 AM

ahhh nice to read u had a fun time ><
I also got a taste of wat Aus Sones are like at the concert. (Y) I am defs proud to be one :D
I got a smile from yoona...I was at the airport too.
I TOTALLY agree with your lessons XD lessons learnt!

@Ensoleillee You can guess their flight depending on the airline their taking. ;D check on the timetables section of the airline's website.
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 06:41 AM

ahhh nice to read u had a fun time >< I also got a taste of wat Aus Sones are like at the concert. (Y) I am defs proud to be one :D I got a smile from yoona...I was at the airport too. I TOTALLY agree with your lessons XD lessons learnt! @Ensoleillee You can guess their flight depending on the airline their taking. ;D check on the timetables section of the airline's website.

How do we find out which airline and their date of arrival? O:
sorry for the questions, pretty new at this /:
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 06:21 AM

Aww, how I wish i can get a wave from Sunny! Didn't manage to see them at all, not even once! Sob Sob ~ :(
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 09:39 PM

I miss seeing snsd att the kpop concert i wish they could come back soon and do a fan meeting and getting their autograph!!! TToTT
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 10:20 PM

Great that you had a memorable moment at the concert, I was in the same pool as you though I was chilling at the back railings. :D

I wonder why this hasn't been moved to the 'SSF Fan Accounts' section of the forum.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 04:50 AM

pretty soon it will be my turn to have one of these experiences, i don't do autographs though but i would really like to meet Soshi. i've met some celebrities before and it's a pretty good feeling, a much better feeling than any autograph where you're standing in line and to them your just one of many. a few of the autographs i've gotten the celebrities never even made eye contact, it's so lame, i've seen autograph sessions in Korea are much better tho so you guys should feel lucky.

i can totally relate to how you felt when you first saw Sunny in person and just like blacked out. it's a crazy feeling seeing a celeb in person because that TV aspect removes itself from the situation and it feels like you're standing beside yourself hahaha
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 02:14 PM

pretty soon it will be my turn to have one of these experiences, i don't do autographs though but i would really like to meet Soshi
it's a crazy feeling seeing a celeb in person because that TV aspect removes itself from the situation and it feels like you're standing beside yourself hahaha
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 11:54 AM

Moved to Fan Accounts.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 05:56 AM

Nice fan account. So lucky of you !!! Hope i can get to meet Sunny one day and get her signature =|
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 11:06 PM

my birthday was on 11-11-11. it would be so awesome if i had attended xD and see SNSD
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Posted 16 April 2012 - 02:54 AM

I'm depressed by the fact i liked SNSD AFTER THE K-pop fest :(( So sad i missed the fun. Hopefully they'll come for another concert.
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Posted 16 April 2012 - 04:40 AM

I'm depressed by the fact i liked SNSD AFTER THE K-pop fest :(( So sad i missed the fun. Hopefully they'll come for another concert.


I'm in the same boat as you! I only got into them a little over a month ago... and I'm ALWAYS at Sydney airport these days >_<
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Posted 13 January 2013 - 11:08 PM

I really wanted to go but couldn't cause school was still on. It was during my exam block as well *sigh* Aussie Sone as well kekeke Parents wouldn't let me go, not like I could afford a ticket with my own money any ways being a student>.> Lucky you. Everything is in Sydney huh?


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Posted 16 March 2013 - 07:29 AM

*Will take down notes in case I get to go see SNSD in Malaysia this coming May;; they came midway of my exam T_T*


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