~:[CH7 - Day 27]:~ Signs of Success

~:[CH7 - Day 27]:~ Signs of Success

I was walking the streets around Suseong Artpia before the concert and ran across a banner of Jae. It's astonishing to see someone you know posted on a sign along a major street. I was please that the timing was just right that I was able to swing over to catch this concert and to see exactly what the mania is like. As I watched, the lines were long and the fans would run from place to place for the giveaways often seen in this fandom culture. It's a different world in Korea, as the fans are true followers who know exactly what to do and when, there are systems and rules and while their camera policy is strict, it also adds to the experience as everyone gets to enjoy the performances rather than just trying to capture the moments you miss as you record. Regardless, in the end, I was proud to see the amazing performance which was quite the perfect balance between music plus an addition of a conversation on stage in between every few sets. As I sat back and enjoyed the performances, it made me think of the long road Jae has had to take to get where he was, from the performances in high school to the breakthrough show to training and now through the process of getting your group's name out there, this sign was one of success through hard work. Life will throw us a lot of disappointments and make the road to success a tough one, but if we work hard enough, soon enough we'll see our signs of success displaying all the work that it took to get us to where we are today. As I walked through the streets of Daegu after a delicious bowl of 짜장면, I realized how little of Daegu that I saw since I had to head back, but also knew that in that short time, I also saw a lot. I saw the growth of a hope and dream into a reality. Hopefully, soon, many of you will also arrive at the end of your journey, so you can begin working on your next dream. All aboard, it's time to begin heading down to the road to your own success.