CassieElf

I was introduced to the K-POP world when I was 16 years old; long before the K-POP fever come to Malaysia. I still remember that the first korean song I ever heard was Gee by Girls Generation which I usually refers as SNSD. Starting from that moment, I came to know about other K-POP groups like SUPER JUNIOR, DBSK, BEAST, SHINEE, KARA, and many more. And through these groups I became to know about their fanclubs, ELF, mighty red ocean of CASSIOPEIA, SHAWOL, BEAUTY, and a lot more. Although I enjoyed all the songs, only two of these groups had success to turn me into their hardcore fan. Thus, made me proud to declare to everyone that I am a CASSIOPEIA as well as an ELF. Not everyone can understand about my likeness to these two groups; they may say that they are the same as the other K-POP groups out there. But those who had said that don't understand that these groups are DIFFERENT!!!!

Let me start with SUPER JUNIOR.

Starts with Leeteuk, ends with Kyuhyun...

Prom15e to 13elieve...

13+2...

Sapphire Blue...

If the world betray SUPER JUNIOR, ELF will betray the world...

Ever Lasting Friends...

These words are not foreign for a true fan of this group. Debuted on 6 November 2005, this group was originally a project group, which means that they will only be in the group for a year, then they will part the own ways. Originally with 12 members when they debuted, a 13th member was added 6 months after the debut. After that, SUPER JUNIOR was officially formed. Then, 2 members were added to their subgroup, SUPER JUNIOR M. Although the fans were protesting about the additional members at first, but we soon learn to love Zhou Mi and Henry as much as we love the other members. 2007, the year that ELFs around the world will never forget. 4 of the members were involved in an accident after coming back from a radio show that leader Leeteuk and Eunhyuk host. Although Eunhyuk & Shindong only suffered minor injuries, our Angel Teuk and maknae Kyuhyun were in worse condition. In fact, Kyuhyun almost couldn't continue his dream of becoming a singer because his condition was really critical. However, thanks to his dad that was willing to protect his dream & the doctor that found the way to save him, we get to see our maknae on stage as in today. Nonetheless, that was not the end of the suffering that the members has to face. One by one the members that performs on the stage starts to decrease. Hangeng's withdrawal from the group because of slavery contract, Kibum being away from the group to focus on his acting career, Kangin's DUI incident that cause him to enter the military sooner than his older brothers, Heechul's enlistment to the army and Siwon being temporary inactive to the group in order to give commitment to his drama. From 12+1+2-5=10...

Nonetheless, ELF all around the world still believe that one day all of them will perform on the same stage again; together as one.

LEETUEK

HEECHUL

HANGENG

YESUNG

KANGIN 

SHINDONG

SUNGMIN

EUNHYUK

DONGHAE

SIWON
RYEOWOOK

KIBUM

KYUHYUN

      +

ZHOU MI

HENRY

Let's move on to DBSK...

DONG BANG SHIN KI...
TOHOSHINKI...
TVXQ...
The Rising God Of The East...
5-3=0
W...
CASSIOPEIA..
Always Keep The Faith...

Maybe in Malaysia they are not widely known like SUPER JUNIOR, but DBSK has the biggest fanclub all over the world. Named as CASSIOPEIA, the constellation that formed the shape of W from 5 stars, indicates that each 5 members are equally important as the others. Debuted on 26 December 2003, this group is regarded as the leader of Hallyu Waves. Like SUPER JUNIOR, DBSK has faced many challenges that almost unbearable for them. The poisoning of leader Yunho by an anti-fan, Jaejoong leg injury, accident that involving all 5 of them and the one that resulted in 5 stars become 3 and 2, the lawsuit against their management company, SM ENTERTAINMENT. After the hiatus, Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu left SME and formed a new group by the name of JYJ while Yunho and Changmin continue to be under SME and still perform under the name of DBSK. I will refer the duo as HoMin as I believe that the name DBSK is to be used only when the 5 of them are together on one stage. It is still a mystery whether the members are still in touch with each other; nonetheless CASSIOPEIA all over the world are crossing their fingers in hope that the years of friendship will not be ruined by some stupid contract especially considering the fact that Yunho & Jaejoong are best friends. There a few events that almost shattered CASSIOPEIA's hope of seeing them as 5 again and one of them is Changmin's reaction towards Junsu's controversial tweet regarding the Thanks To section in HoMin's album, Keep Your Head Down. Nonetheless, as the oldest member, Jaejoong had been tweeting that he miss both his dongsaengs and changed his twitter profile description to JYJ from DBSK, the hope of the fans are built up again. Both JYJ & HoMin had songs that indicates how they miss each other; JYJ's W and HoMin's How Can I had given hope to the CASSIOPEIA that one day the 5 Gods of the East will rise again. Maknae Changming once said that 'only when we're 5 that we be called DBSK. ' That word is still believed by all CASSIOPEIA as we hope the same for the boys. The phrase that bound us together is ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH, as the 5 of them and CASSIOPEIA all over the world always said.

YOUNGWOONG JAEJOONG
U-KNOW YUNHO
MICKY YOOCHUN
XIAH JUNSU
CHOIKANG CHANGMIN

As I made myself clear about why I prefer to become a hardcore fan for these two groups, I am praying that one day, I will be able to see them full, complete and as one. Nowadays, the only thing that can made me cry a tear is when I watch the videos of them when they were still together. SUPER JUNIOR, DONG BANG SHIN KI, FIGHTING!!!!!!!