What K-pop means to me: K-pop is a means to escape my daily life of heartache and disappointment. It shows that there is a whole other world of positivity and happiness out there. While mainstream and Western pop culture sells sex and partying, K-pop sells love and optimism and teaches us that being different from the norm is not bad at all. It also teaches us that we should love ourselves for who we truly are. K-pop idols aren’t afraid to be vulnerable and sincere, and they always put fans first. K-pop has also taught me to have dignity and respect for myself and not to lower my standards for anybody! I really love K-pop, and it has brought me friends and peers who share the same love where we all come together in our love for K-pop.