The Excitement of NewJeans Returning to the Philippines

The Excitement of NewJeans Returning to the Philippines

OMG You Guys, NewJeans is Coming Back!!!

me with my binky bong at AAA2023

Okay, okay, breathe... I'm trying to calm down but I CAN'T! 😱😍 NewJeans is coming back to the Philippines and I'm literally losing it right now!

That First Time: I Was a Mess (in the Best Way)

So, remember last year when NewJeans came for the Asia Artists Awards? That was their first time here and oh boy, was I a wreck.

I woke up at like 5 AM that day (who even am I??). My room looked like a tornado hit it - clothes EVERYWHERE. I must've tried on a million outfits. Looking back now, I'm laughing at myself. As if Minji would look into the crowd and go "Wow, that fan's outfit is on point!" 😂 But you know how it is, right?

The venue was CRAZY. I swear, you could feel the excitement in your bones. And then... NewJeans came on stage. You guys. YOU GUYS. I can't even... 🥺 I screamed so much, I sounded like a chain-smoking frog for a week after. Worth it? ABSOLUTELY.

The NewJeans Army: We're Like a Big, Chaotic Family

Okay, real talk for a sec. Being a NewJeans fan isn't just about the music (though let's be real, their songs are FIRE 🔥). It's about the community.

During "Super Shy" at the last show, we all started doing the choreo together. Picture this: thousands of uncoordinated fans flailing their arms in unison. It was a beautiful disaster and I loved every second of it.

They're Not Just Pretty Faces (But Like, They Are REALLY Pretty)

Can we talk about how insanely talented NewJeans is? Their dance practices make me feel like I have two left feet (plot twist: I actually might.no kidding, Im a performer :D ).

When I'm procrastinating (which is, um, often), I end up watching NewJeans videos. Suddenly I'm like, "If Haerin can nail that move after practicing for hours, I can at least do my laundry." They're basically my life coaches at this point.

Operation: Get Ready for NewJeans (Again!)

So here's my totally-not-obsessive plan to prep for their return:

1. Blasting their songs 24/7 (RIP my neighbor's sanity)
2. Attempting the choreo (my cat judges me silently)
3. Watching every. single. video. (sleep is for the weak)
4. Fangirling with my online buddies (y'all are the real MVPs)
5. Stressing over what to wear (as if I'm the one performing, lol)

I've even roped my dance students into learning NewJeans choreo. Watching them get hyped about K-pop makes me feel like a proud papa bear. 🐻❤️

Merch Madness: My Wallet's Worst Nightmare

Let's talk about the elephant in the room: MERCH. My wishlist is longer than my college essays:

• Shirts with their faces? Essential.
• Wall-covering posters? Absolutely necessary for survival.
• Albums I'll treat like they're made of gold? Duh.
• Lightstick for impromptu bedroom concerts? I mean, how is this even a question?

Do I need any of this? No. Will I buy it all? looks at empty wallet ...Probably. 😅

(shop links below)

The Final Countdown: Hyperventilating in 3, 2, 1...

As D-day approaches, I'm getting more wired than that time I drank three Cobra before a midterm. Every. Single. Update. Feels. Like. Christmas.

To my fellow NewJeans stans: let's make some NOISE! Whether you're lucky enough to go to a show, joining a fan event, or just vibing at home in your PJs, let's show NewJeans that Filipino Bunnies are the BEST!

I'll be documenting my whole journey here - embarrassing dance attempts and all. We're in this together, fam!

Wrapping Up This Emotional Rollercoaster

deep breath Okay, I'm getting emotional now. NewJeans isn't just a group I listen to. Their music is like... the backdrop to my life, you know? Bad day? NewJeans. Workout? NewJeans. Happy dance in my room at 2 AM? You guessed it - NewJeans.

So, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein - if by some miracle you're reading this (a man can dream, okay?), thank you. Like, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. You have no idea how much your music means to us.

And to all you amazing humans reading this - let's show NewJeans what Filipino Bunnies are made of!

NewJeans in the Philippines: The Sequel. It's happening. And it's going to be EPIC.

Now excuse me while I go practice my moves. If you hear a loud thud, no you didn't. That's just me... perfecting my floor work. Yeah, let's go with that. 😅

Peace out, Bunnies! See you at the concert! (I'll be the one ugly-crying in pure joy, FYI) ✌️💖

And for those of you who are just as excited as I am, why not get ready for their visit by grabbing some NewJeans merchandise? You can show your support and love for the group by wearing their official merch. I recommend checking out the latest NewJeans merchandise through my affiliate links below:

• NewJeans T-Shirts
• NewJeans Posters
• NewJeans Albums
• NewJeans Bag
• NewJeans Lightstick