Reader's Guide: My K-Pop Fanfict Recommendation (part 1)

Hello reader fella!

This time I'm going to talk about one of my biggest interest in life since 3 years ago. yep, it's K-Pop. You know, those pretty boys and girls that sing and dance and act in a tear-jerking dramas and also do foolish things on a variety show. Yep. 

But, this post isn't about how the trend and culture of K-Pop itself. It's about one of the most essential part of being a fan of K-Pop idols (or any kind of idols actually). It's about fanfiction. 

Well, the thing about me is... I'm a hardcore reader. Like, ever since I was a kid I love reading everything I could get in sight. A brochure, my father's newspaper, my mother's old collection of Enid Blyton's series, even the boring stories about perang kemerdekaan on my history textbook. Growing up, I started to read various novels with various genres. I remember to have finished reading one of Dan Brown's novel (I forgot which one, was it Da Vinci Code? Was it The Lost Symbol?) only in one day. I was like 11 at that time, lol talking about nerdies.

And with that, when I joined this cult of K-Popus Fangirlismus, the fanfictions has become my biggest interest. I spend a lot (A LOT) of times browsing the net to look for the best fanfic every fandoms can offer, and God do they have amazing authors with amazing works. I even dare to say that those authors are even better than some of a cliche teenlit novels author whose book you could easily find on some popular bookstores.

And this is it. I've summarized a few of those fanfictions that are read worthy and not the usual 'oppa unnie saranghaeyo. omona waeyo? Arasseo' fanfictions (bleh, I cringed so hard writing those words). So... enjoy!

(Disclaimer: This isn't in a particular order, okay. I'll just write whatever title that comes into my mind first. And this will not be based on any particular fandoms too. Might contain BoyxBoy act)

1. Prayer For The Impossible by chasingbreaths

Genre: angst, romance

Cast: Bang Yongguk and Kim Himchan (B.A.P)

Angst is my favorite genre and this fanfic will always be on the top of my list. Quick summary: Himchan is a broken and sick artist while Yongguk is the one who destined to take his life. They fell in love. And you know the rest.

So fucking heart-wrenching, is what I could say. I read this fic on one summer night, it was almost 2 AM and I sobbed hard on the last few chapters. Like, seriously. Aside from the fact that its pairing was my two ultimate bias (Yasss BangHim shipper here yow!), the plot and storyline is just... too much to handle without tears. Just a glimpse of the story:

Unfortunately though, it seems like the author has deleted the entire story so I can't give you the link to the full story :( Author-nim, I'm still hoping that you would repost this...

2. Der Marchenclub by pinboo
Genre: thriller, suspense, angst
Cast: Super Junior and SNSD (Main)

It'd be a sin if I don't put this great masterpiece on this list. This is what I call: MINDBLOWING. I read this when I first entered the cult of K-Popus Fangirlismus, thus I didn't really have any particular fandom yet. I just browse mindlessly through asianfanfics and apparentlyl I had stumbled upon this masterpiece.

What can I say? The author has succesfully twist those fairytale we used  to know as a kid to some sick, maddening, emotionally-draining thriller plot. Death and blood would be everywhere, those characters you thought is an angels might be the actual lucifers, and those you think you could trust... might be plotting your death by now (MUAHAHAHA).

I don't even like Super Junior nor SNSD, let alone ship them but... this fic is definiteley a most read.

3. Flavors by Scheherazade

Genre: Slice of life

Cast: Jang Hyunseung (BEAST), OC

Sweet would be the only word fit to describe this fic. The words are enchantingly beautiful and as the title was saying, this fanfic would bring you to a journey of a thousand explosions of flavor. From the flavor of Peppermint Dewdrop, Anise Sunflower, Kaffir Velveteen, to the flavor of Numb.

You know, I kinda have a trust issue of fanfic that involves Bias x OC pairing because

it basically filled with cliche trash and shits. But this one completely changes my bad impression about the OC fanfictions. I love the way the author write the OC. Like, she was fragile, but not. She seems like insane, but not. She looks like she's in love with him, but not. She's simple but also at the same time has the most complex character in the story.

4. THIN AIR by asweetdepravity

Genre: angst, romance, a bit of fluff, and more angst

Cast: Choi Seunghyun (T.O.P) and Kwon Jiyong (G-Dragon)

I don't ship GTOP. I don't ship GTOP. I don't ship GTOP

But I think I might just change my mind after reading this fic.

Or maybe I just got a thing for broken people.

Quick summary: amnesia, terminal illness, broken Jiyong, equally messed-up Seunghyun.

Did I summed everything up?

5. Chopin's Embrace by elisaexplosive
Genre: angst, slice of life, mystery, thriller
Cast: Random idols

Beautifully thrilling. Ooh, I got goosebumps from reading this in the middle of the night. This story is a collection of connected one shots. But what is the connection? Well... Suicide. On the first chapter you got this bullied lesbian, played by Amber, who's in love with her bully. On The second chapter you'll get Zelo as the anxious teenager who's stalked by a mysterious middle-aged man (creeeeepy), the next you'll find the lonely Bom and many more. But well, as stated above, this is a thriller fanfic so don't expect that the characters will live happily ever after.

Maybe they will. I don't know. They're all died from suicide, right? Who knows.

6. SCANDAL by kpoponly
Genre: angst, angst, AAAAAANGST, a bit fluff
Cast: G-Dragon & Taeyeon (Main), Kiko Mizuhara, Leeteuk, Suju, SNSD, YGFam, Nuthang (Minor)

Never thought I'd put this fic on the list, though. I don't even know there are people who ships this two. Like... Can you imagine? G-Dragon and Taeyeon? Exactly. But that is exactly what triggers my curiousity towards this fic. To be very honest, I was kinda skeptical at first. You know, just like the OC fanifc, I also have trust issue about this crackpair fanfic. But, well, I thought there's no harm in reading a few chapters right?

And damn, I was wrong. Past the third chapter, I was already sold. I love how the writer describes G-Dragon's character as if it is the real him. The real Kwon Jiyong with all his cockiness, fluff, hopeles-romanticism, and shits (I don't know how's the real Kwon Jiyong is, but that's just the vibe I got from him so yeah. Subjective). And don't forget the fragile-and-sometimes-annoying-but-adorable Taeyeon. This is what I call imperfectly perfect. And oh, how can I left out Kiko, my dear Kiko Mizuhara? Wild and broken Kiko... God, I love how the author potrayed her. The plot, maaaann the plot is so thick with drama with just enough amount of fluff to balance the angst.

This fic is an absolute emotional roller coaster. Put on your seatbelt, and just enjoy.

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(Lol, I even put three screencaps. That shows you how much I love this fic. I'm so biased /facepalm)

7. Grey by jongbuttbutt

Genre: Angst (maybe?), implicit smut
Cast: Bang Yongguk (B.A.P) and Kim Himchan (B.A.P)

This fic, has successfully illustrated its title. It is grey. The relationship between the character is grey. The character itself is grey. What is Himchan? Is he human? Is he angel? But angel didn't come to this part of town...

(And even the smut scene is 'grey' lol)

Overall I like the vague-ness of this one shot. It's like you're trying to read through a thick fog, if that's even possible. I like how the author wrote down every words, thumbs up for that.

Yeah, so I guess that's all for now. I'll update when I find another read-worthy fanfics. I hope you enjoy this recommendation, and don't be shy to drop any of your recommendation here if you happen to have one. See you another time!

xoxo

F.

42 Hal Yang Tidak Diketahui Anak Tentang Ayahnya

From: http://unikboss.blogspot.com/2010/11/42-hal-yang-tidak-diketahui-anak.html

1. Ayah ingin anak-anaknya punya lebih banyak kesempatan daripada dirinya, menghadapi lebih sedikit kesulitan, lebih tidak tergantung pada siapapun - dan (tapi) selalu membutuhkan kehadirannya.

2. Ayah membiarkan kamu menang dalam permainan ketika kamu masih kecil, tapi dia tidak ingin kamu membiarkannya menang ketika kamu sudah besar.

3. Ayah tidak ada di album foto keluarga, karena dia yang selalu memotret.

4. Ayah selalu tepat janji! Dia akan memegang janjinya untuk membantu seorang teman, meskipun ajakanmu untuk pergi sebenarnya lebih menyenangkan.

5. Ayah selalu sedikit sedih ketika melihat anak-anaknya pergi bermain dengan teman-teman mereka.karena dia sadar itu adalah akhir masa kecil mereka.

6. Ayah mulai merencanakan hidupmu ketika tahu bahwa ibumu hamil (mengandungmu) , tapi begitu kamu lahir, ia mulai membuat revisi.

7. Ayah membantu membuat impianmu jadi kenyataan bahkan diapun bisa meyakinkanmu untuk melakukan hal-hal yang mustahil, seperti berenang di air setelah ia melepaskanya.

8. Ayah mungkin tidak tahu jawaban segala sesuatu, tapi ia membantu kamu mencarinya.

9. Ayah mungkin tampak galak di matamu, tetapi di mata teman-temanmu dia tampak baik dan menyayangi.

10. Ayah lambat mendapat teman, tapi dia bersahabat seumur hidup

11. Ayah benar-benar senang membantu seseorang...tapi ia sukar meminta bantuan.

12. Ayah di dapur. Membuat memasak seperti penjelajahan ilmiah. Dia punya rumus-rumus dan formula racikannya sendiri, dan hanya dia sendiri yang mengerti bagaimana menyelesaikan persamaan-persamaan rumit itu. Dan hasilnya?... .mmmmhhh..."tidak terlalu mengecewakan" ^_~

13. Ayah mungkin tidak pernah menyentuh sapu ketika masih muda, tapi ia bisa belajar dengan cepat.

14. Ayah paling tahu bagaimana mendorong ayunan cukup tinggi untuk membuatmu senang tapi tidak takut.

15. Ayah akan sangat senang membelikanmu makanan selepas ia pulang kerja, walaupun dia tak dapat sedikitpun bagian dari makanan itu

16. Ayah selalu berdoa agar kita menjadi orang yang sukses di dunia dan akhirat, walaupun kita jarang bahkan jarang sekali mendoakannya

17. Ayah akan memberimu tempat duduk terbaik dengan mengangkatmu dibahunya, ketika pawai lewat.

18. Ayah tidak akan memanjakanmu ketika kamu sakit, tapi ia tidak akan tidur semalaman. Siapa tahu kamu membutuhkannya.

19. Ayah menganggap orang itu harus berdiri sendiri, jadi dia tidak mau memberitahumu apa yang harus kamu lakukan, tapi ia akan menyatakan rasa tidak setujunya.

20. Ayah percaya orang harus tepat waktu. karena itu dia selalu lebih awal menunggumu.

22. Ia akan melupakan apa yang ia inginkan, agar bisa memberikan apa yang kamu butuhkan.....
23. Ia menghentikan apa saja yang sedang dikerjakannya, kalau kamu ingin bicara...

24. Ia selalu berfikir dan bekerja keras untuk membayar spp mu tiap semester, meskipun kamu tidak pernah membantunya menghitung berapa banyak kerutan di dahinya....

25. Ayah mengangkat beban berat dari bahumu dengan merengkuhkan tangannya disekeliling beban itu....

26. Ayah akan berkata ,, tanyakan saja pada ibumu" Ketika ia ingin berkata ,,tidak"

27. Ayah tidak pernah marah, tetapi mukanya akan sangat merah padam ketika anak gadisnya menginap di rumah teman tanpa izin

28. Dan diapun hampir tidak pernah marah, kecuali ketika anak lelakinya kepergok menghisap rokok dikamar mandi.

29. Ayah mengatakan ,, tidak apa-apa mengambil sedikit resiko asal kamu sanggup kehilangan apa yang kamu harapkan"

30. Pujian terbaik bagi seorang ayah adalah ketika dia melihatmu melakukan sesuatu hal yang baik persis seperti caranya....

31. Ayah lebih bangga pada prestasimu, daripada prestasinya sendiri....

32. Ayah hanya akan menyalamimu ketika pertama kali kamu pergi merantau meningalkan rumah, karena kalau dia sampai memeluk mungkin ia tidak akan pernah bisa melepaskannya.

33. Ayah tidak suka meneteskan air mata .... ketika kamu lahir dan dia mendengar kamu menangis untuk pertama kalinya,dia sangat senang sampai-sampai keluar air dari matanya (ssst..tapi sekali lagi ini bukan menangis)

34. ketika kamu masih kecil, ia bisa memelukmu untuk mengusir rasa takutmu...ketika kau mimpi akan dibunuh monster...

35. tapi.....ternyata dia bisa menangis dan tidak bisa tidur sepanjang malam, ketika anak gadis kesayangannya di rantau tak memberi kabar selama hampir satu bulan.

36. Ayah pernah berkata :" kalau kau ingin mendapatkan pedang yang tajam dan berkwalitas tinggi, janganlah mencarinya dipasar apalagi tukang loak, tapi datang dan pesanlah langsung dari pandai besinya. begitupun dengan cinta dan teman dalam hidupmu, jika kau ingin mendaptkan cinta sejatimu kelak, maka minta dan pesanlah pada Yang Menciptakannya"

37. Untuk masa depan anak lelakinya Ayah berpesan: ,, jadilah lebih kuat dan tegar daripadaku, pilihlah ibu untuk anak-anakmu kelak wanita yang lebih baik dari ibumu , berikan yang lebih baik untuk menantu dan
cucu-cucuku, daripada apa yang yang telah ku beri padamu"

38. Dan Untuk masa depan anak gadisnya ayah berpesan :" jangan cengeng meski kau seorang wanita, jadilah selalu bidadari kecilku dan bidadari terbaik untuk ayah anak-anakmu kelak! laki-laki yang lebih bisa
melindungimu melebihi perlindungan Ayah, tapi jangan pernah kau gantikan posisi Ayah di hatimu"

39. Ayah bersikeras, bahwa anak-anakmu kelak harus bersikap lebih baik daripada kamu dulu....

40. Ayah bisa membuatmu percaya diri... karena ia percaya padamu...

41. Ayah tidak mencoba menjadi yang terbaik, tapi dia hanya mencoba melakukan yang terbaik....

42. Dan terpenting adalah... Ayah tidak pernah menghalangimu untuk mencintai Tuhan, bahkan dia akan membentangkan seribu jalan agar kau dapat menggapai cintaNya, karena diapun mencintaimu karena cintaNya.

Artemis Fowl #7: The Atlantis Complex

I did learn something important...

"In the end, you can tell who your friends really are..." - Unbelievable