Journey of a Cassie Part Six – 10 Years

Through lawsuits, ugly fanwars, that have managed to pretty much obliterate the world’s largest fanclub, through some of the most brutal sasaengs, rumors, and ugly scandals (mostly aimed at JYJ after daring to defy Korea’s biggest record label), I have stood by DBSK. Though I’ve had thoughts of leaving the fandom because, let’s be real, fans can be pretty hideous when they want to be, I’ve never lost my love and respect for DBSK. I’ve met some of the most incredible people in my life through their music. I’ve become at least a bit braver. DBSK took me out of a very dark place, a place that I’d frequented many times in my life, but had a hard time getting out of in the past. With DBSK and their music, their positivity, and their drive I was able to come through those moments with at least the outlook that things would get better.

These five men managed to change my mind about pop music forever, allowed me to rediscover the importance and relevance of pop music as a genre. Though most have been with them for ten years, the four years I’ve been with them have given me a new outlook on life, a new way of thinking about what lay ahead of me. I see a brighter future because of DBSK. Frankly, through HoMin, I discovered that even when things are at their most unsure I can continue. Through JYJ, I learned that strength, fearlessness, and determination will always, ALWAYS allow you the chance at great success. No amount of forces plotting against you or unfair disadvantages (both of which both sides have had to deal with) can stop you from doing what you want if you want it bad enough.

DBSK is and will forever be more than just a pop vocal group. For me, and I’m sure for hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, they are an escapism. They’re an example of the unconscionable power of hope and strength. They represent ten years of fighting, successes and failures, and some of the most incredible music to come out of Asia in the past decade in a half. No matter what happened between them in the past, what remains unsaid between them, they will always be an influence to people who find themselves struggling to find their way. I’ve been blessed to be able to experience the beauty and pain that comes with being a part of something this big. I’m forever thankful for Julyssa for introducing me to this group, and I give my thanks to Junsu, Yuchun, Jaejoong, Changmin, and Yunho for giving me so much in my life. Here’s to ten more years of struggle, success, happiness, sorrow, and absolute musical perfection. Happy 10th Anniversary, DBSK!

Cy

As unexpected as my path was to loving all things weird, more unexpected is my ability to get attention for writing about the stuff.

2 Responses

  1. Tidshii says:

    I’m TVXQ’s fan since their first debut…10 years already…
    And I “Always keep the faith”….^^
    They will be 5 again….I believe so…

  2. Deliane says:

    That was definitely a walk down memory lane.. :) Thank you

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