HH & Her Beans

OLO ma beans!! Welcome to week 3 of Project Inspiration, so I bring you the admins of Once You Enter the KPop World there is no Escape!! This page literally combines everyone's feelings for KPop and I seriously love this page. I am so freaking lucky that they agreed to do this interview and I've been working on this interview for weeks, so without further ado... Here is the interview!! 

Q: How does it feel to get 7K likes on your Facebook page? 

A: I think it feels great, knowing 7k people liked our page and stay active with the page, liking, commenting, etc.... -Chabooty

It’s awesome! I am really happy that we could get 7k likes in under a year, it’s a great achievement. -Halp
It's great to know that the things we've been posting are somehow contributing to the amount of fans we get. When I first joined the page we were getting about 100 likes a week and in just a few months we began to get 6 times that amount of likes. When people openly comment and say that we are they're favourite page, I can't help but feel so grateful to all our fans that continuously support us. -Bunnie






Q: I am a huge fan of KPop, so can you tell me how you guys got into KPop? 

A: My friend showed me bigbangs fantastic baby and right there, I fell in love with it. -Chabooty

Well, I stumbled across Hyuna’s Bubble Pop on YouTube one time. I thought it was catchy but my interest didn’t go much further. Then a week later my friend discovered SHINee and showed my Hello and Lucifer, and since then I became a huge shawol and discovered other groups as well  -Halp
I first learned of the existence of k-pop school in middle school. I had just started attending a private school outside of my city with a high number of Eastern Asian (literally around 90%). I was the only Caucasian female in my class and the majority of friends were Chinese, Malaysian, and Korean. They would frequently talk about artists like G-Dragon and Girls Generation. So although I'd never listened to or seen it, I associated k-pop with its stranger, neighbouring genre: j-pop. At one point in grade 8, I couldn't take it anymore and wanted to see what the buzz was all about. I typed in the word "k-pop" on Youtube and clicked on the only result that was familiar to me: a Youtubers React video. Although I had only seen parts of the songs, I was immediately hooked. After extensive research, I slowly became addicted and k-pop is now a part of my everyday life. -Bunnie

Q: I know this is the hardest question to answer, but who is your favorite band right this second. One, two, three.... GO! 

A: Bigbang! haha -Chabooty

SHINee and BTS!!! -Halp 
Without question, YG's rookie group: iKON. My first ultimates were BIGBANG, but after my Korean friend introduced me to WIN: Who's Next? and the follow up survival show MIX&MATCH. After a great struggle and a lot of denial, iKON became my favourite group, barely passing my love for BIGBANG. -Bunnie 




Q: Was this page created as a hobby? 
A: Yes, I got bored and so started creating k-pop pages. I have 5 now but this was my first, and most popular. -Halp

Q: Are you guys only into KPop or other Korean things as well? Like Kdramas? 

A: I think the page is into kdramas, and the culture, plus many fans that like kpop end up liking kdramas and the korean culture. -Chabooty

For me, mostly just kpop. But I do watch k-dramas sometimes. Pinnochio is my favourite so far ^^ -Halp
Before high school, I had no idea about the other forms of entertainment Korea had to offer. It was the funniest thing, entering a high school with a lower Asian density and thinking I was the only one who liked k-pop. But k-pop was pretty wide-spread around the school, we even have a K-Club. Even though I hang out with a pretty "white" squad, I have a lot of Korean friends, who introduce me to things like variety shows, K-dramas, Korean food, etc. So right now some of my favourite Korean things (besides k-pop) are Running Man, It's Okay, That's Love, School 2015, Doctor Stranger, Gu Family Book, Pepero, Kakao Talk, Weekly Idol, K-pop Star, cold noodles, kimchi, ramen, (or kimchi flavoured ramen), Roommate, and Kancho Cookies.  -Bunnie




Q: How did you guys build a fanbase? 
A: Just being an active page really helps the fanbase, plus since its a kpop page its very interesting. -Chabooty
Sharing the page on other kpop pages, being active, interacting with fans etc. -Halp
We all post frequently, keeping our fans updated with memes, funny videos, new groups, scandals, games, etc. Getting our fandom name was actually kind of funny. One of our former admins asked what her personal fandom name should be, so all the admins began to do that. Before we knew it, we all had fandom names. But then we realized that our page didn't even have a fandom name, so after several suggestions we all decided on "Prisoners". -Bunnie

Q: What is your advice for anything? It can be about school, life, etc. 
A: Don't give up on how hard it can be, clichè right? but life isn't easy but never will be. but we gotta enjoy it as we live anyways  -Chabooty 
Never sell yourself short. I never thought I was that great in school, and I almost didn’t take the opportunity to go for a scholarship I was eligible for. But I did, and guess what? I GOT IT. SO have faith in yourself, work hard and never give up on something you want. -Halp
As an admin of almost a year I can only say one thing to y'all, "Never argue with a stupid person, they’ll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" (creds to Mark Twain)
As a k-popper of 3 years I will also say: "Never trust an Asian girl with a lot of eyeliner. There's a 99.999% chance it's not a girl." (creds to moi) -Bunnie




Q: Can you tell my readers a WTF story that has happened to you guys in the past? 
A: One time when I was home alone and the doors were locked I heard a guy come into my house and I got scared and went down stairs to find no one there but the door wide open and no car in the drive way, it was scary haha. -Chabooty
The other day, I was at dance practice and a rat came in and someone had to chase it and catch it in their jacket and throw it out the window. I was hiding behind my friend lmao. -Halp
I'm on the girls varsity flag-football team and play as a linebacker on defense. One game, the other girl on our team was on the line of scrimmage, when she accidentally farted right in the other teams face. The other team's noses started flaring and supposedly one of the girls on the other team has been wearing goggles and a nose plug ever since. But we all thought the goggles and nose plug thing were a rumour, until yesterday, when we actually saw her. Sure enough, she had goggles and a nose plug. She's kinda a legend to our team now. -Bunnie


Q: Random question number 1, what is your favorite color? 
A: Purple -Chabooty 
PINK. I know, i’m girly.. -Halp
When I fractured my arm for the second time, I was given morphine and when I was drugged, I saw this really pretty colour I can't describe. But since I'm not one drugs anymore, I just tell everyone its blue . -Bunnie



Q: If you can use one word to describe SHINee's comeback, what would it be? 
A: Excited!!! -Chabooty
ONEWISBAEANDEVERYONEELSELOOKSGREATANDICANTWAITYAAASSSSSSS -Halp
"SMDONTFUCKINGSCREWUP". Someone better put this on Urban Dictionary. -Bunnie




Q: What's your point of view on recent KPop news like Tao leaving EXO, and the TMZ clip with EXID? Feel free to address both of them.
A: I feel that Tao should leave if he truly feels that he is not comfortable enough, but maybe a haitus could work instead of leaving completely? because hes not gone but, he's taking a break. As for the TMZ clip I was a bit upset, but EXID made it a funny thing because they were playing along with it, they are a great sport  -Chabooty
I think that if it is in Tao’s best interest to leave, he should. If he is getting injured and his Father is worried I think he should obey his father and leave the group. Although it is really sad and I would hate to see him go, it would be worse if he stayed and his health got worse. 
The EXID thing- I think that TMZ need to watch more about what they say, it was disrespectful. I think that EXID handled the situation well. -Halp
To be honest, I thought Lay would leave before Tao. Now, I no longer care who else leaves EXO, as long as they are no longer overworked, discriminated, or treated unfairly. It would be selfish to not want anyone to leave, because I'm not the one who's being hurt. At least, I shouldn't be hurt; I should happy that these idols are finding a better life. If other EXO members are being mistreated, I hope that they have the courage to stand up like Kris and Luhan. On the other hand, the whole TMZ scandal is no news to me. Tabloids are pretty stupid in my opinion and anyone who believes them must be even more stupid. TMZ makes up its own gossip and scandals, so I wouldn't trust anything it says. The whole EXID thing is no news to me, because I stopped being surprised by the new lows TMZ reached a while ago. I would advise everyone to chill and realize that the people at TMZ are low-lifes that love to make things hard for everyone else, so let's not stoop down to their level. EXID is killa and no one can take that away from them. -Bunnie


I wanted to show ma beans that with dedication and goals, anything can be accomplished, so if you want to get that Facebook page to be well known, go do something to get it there. I hope that this post have inspired you to start something new this summer. Until next time, pursue you dreams and stay cool ma beans.  

As I promised, here is week 2 of Project Inspiration. Today I will inspire you with one of the closest person in my life, my best friend, S. She is the most caring and nicest person that I've ever met. She has been dealing with my craziness for 4 years now, and I am very glad that I have someone like her around me to keep me normal. So let's meet my best friend. 
Q: To begin the interview, can you tell me a little about yourself? Ha... But you know seriously... And your experiences as a dancer?
A: I started traditional ballet when I was 4 but then I moved to a place with super white people so the ballet places there wasn't that professional and I lost everything. Then I moved again and I got better because they were all Asians who pushed us hard and I got better. Yay! I quit ballet a few months ago and now dedicating myself towards a more hiphop style of dance.
Q: You've been a cheerleader for 2 years, how is it?
A: It's been quite a journey and has it's ups and downs. There's been happy times and really bad times where the team was just so annoyed (most of the times at a teacher or teammate *ahem*) but it's been exciting. Life is never boring!
Q: Tell us the reality to the cheerleading industry. Wow... That sounds very professional... Are the girls really "mean girls" as portrayed in movies?
A; Of course it's pretty much the same because stereotypical white girls exist, but of course the high schools a bit different from stereotypical high schools so it's not as exaggerated. Just think mean girls but more realistic.
Q: Yay for random questions!!! So what's your favorite candy?
A: ANYTHING SWEET AND SOUR!!! I think...
Q: Wow.... that level of unsureness... LOL
Q: Moving on... Do you suggest no experience dancers to join cheerleading?
A: YES OFCOURSE. as long as you are determined and try your best you can get better than those who have had years of experience. Very inspirational yes and it's actually very true I've heard an actual story.
Q: Does cheer really require skills or does it depend on how hard you try?
A: Both but if you try hard you'll get those skills
Q: Are there any WTF stories that you've had experience with?
A: OMG I HAVE A BUNCH actually this one just happened very recently. We are working hard and drilling the assembly that we are putting for the entire school next week so any of the practices right now are crucial for us. VERY CRUCIAL. All of us have known that there's early morning practices on certain dates but this one girl OMG yes just this one decided not to show up. I kind of expected it but still I was trying to be nice to her and everything so I texted her "hey are you coming?" and she replied 5 min later "OMG I totally forgot we had practice today!!!" HAHAHAHAHAH WE WERE ALL LIKE WTF THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE. So I told her she should try to come ASAP because we need the practice and we had to learn all new choreo the day before and that needed to be perfected ASAP for the white crazy lady adviser to watch. She said she will try to come and that she's sorry blah blah blah BUT OFCOURSE SHE JUST NEVER CAME! We never understood why. She said her house is far or whatever but she had 1hr 30 min to get her arse to school and her house is only about 20 minutes away. My fellow teammate/friend supported us with that fact. The worst thing is she became all rude and stuff to my friend when my friend has been telling her the schedule and helping her with everything and supporting her when the rest of us was mad at her but she just doesn't appreciate it at all. Let's just say she's shameless and doesn't care about her lies. Oh yeah... she's famous for all the lies she tells. 
A: Of course, we all know about "her". 
Q: Do you any advice for my viewers?? About high school or anything really.
A: DONT LIE ABOUT ANYTHING BE HONEST PLEASE *Note WTF story above life lessons peoples.*
Q: OMG LOL "lessons peoples". 
Q: How long do you spend in rehearsal for cheer everyday?
A: It really depends. if there's nothing serious in the upcoming week or so we just chill and do nothing but we usually practice about 2 hrs everyday.
Q: are you looking forward to junior year?
A; NOO and yes more no than yes. No because it's going to be torture and one step closer to applying for college and stepping out to the real world which is very scary and kind of yes because I'm so over high school and mostly the meanest math teacher I have ever encountered in my whole life. she ruined me.
Q: Don't worry... Me too... And literally everyone who graduated before us.
Ma beans, I hope that her advice and experience has inspired you to maybe tryout for a sport or your school's dance team some time in your future because YOU CAN DO IT!!! Until next time, stay cool ma beans and you've gots its.

OLO ma beans! So if you pay attention to my posts, I talked about my mini inspirational project. Without anymore of my rambling I bring you Kenny, aspiring musician, and awesome beans for letting me interview him.
Q: To begin the interview, let's start with a short intro. Can you tell my readers a little about yourself and what you do?
A: I'm full Vietamese and I've lived in the U.S since birth. I play about 10 instruments. I'm not exactly "famous" but I mean it's okay! Overall though, I feel like I'm an awkward person in reality.
Oh My LOrd JeZUZ! 10 instruments??!! I can barely play the piano. 
Q: I noticed that your style is very similar to those in KPop boy bands, so are you considering working in that industry? 
A: Kpop.... Well I did consider joining JYP or YG but 1. No one would take me to auditions and 2. I doubt myself a lot when I watch people who are in those industries and I also didn't want people to criticize me for "Appropriating Korean culture."
Q: So someone said that to you?
A: Something on the lines of that. 
Q: Was playing the guitar kinda like a hobby or was it kinda something you use for relief? Like I play the piano so like a lotta times I would play songs based on my mood that day. 
A: Guitar. Really at first my mom forced me to take lessons but I grew a passion for it over time but I learned how to play more over the internet than lessons.
Q: What's your favorite fruit? Stick that non-inspirational question in there.
A: Watermelon. XD
Q: Do you ever feel the need to balance out school work with YouTube? Or is that kinda like something you put off to the side?
A: I barely upload much on YouTube so I think it's more school/social life side. 
Q: Are you planning on pursuing a musical career or is still undecided?
A: Possibly. I haven't decided what I want to do/ major in yet. 
Q: On this blog, I have WTF Wednesdays, so do you have any WTF stories you can tell my readers?
A: Well I guess one time I was in Virginia. Someone approached me and he knew me from the internet (which isn't usual) and I just kinda got scared. I'm not used to anything like this yet but I mean he was chill?
Q: Do you have any advice for readers out there who wants to start a YouTube channel but are reluctant to do so?
A: Just do what you want.
Q: Random question number 2. Do you have any pets, if so, what would you want as a pet?
A: I don't have any pets but I am a dog lover more than a cat. 
Q:What genre of music do you like?
A: No specific. I just knida listen to anything that sounds good in my opinion so it's hard to decipher my taste in music.
Q: What inspired you to make covers and have enough willpower to post all of that online?
A: Well I don't make many covers really but I kinda just heard music and wanted to play. But the closest person that inspired me is probably Sungha Jung. My style of playing is similar to his. Guitar wise anyways.
Well, you have been awesome at this interview and being the first person of my mini project, I hope he inspired you to go start something new this summer. Here is his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KennyNguyenMusic subscribe and like lots! Until next time, stay cool ma beans!