Also the part where they’re dancing in a box like puppets for the big fake versions of themselves. I mean God may allow me to see Jimin when I don’t stan them anymore, or He may allow me to see Jimin while I’m still their fan, but one thing’s for sure, God will give His best if you give it all to God and that our FATHER GOD’s HEART is so good and can be trusted. Mustard Seed (Thai), Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible,New International Version® NIV® Take a break. My name is Ruby. The Lord waits for us to come back to him and he is more than ready to forgive. I still want to see them, out of pure admiration and curiosity. Written By Lee Soo Yi, Malaysia, originally in Simplified Chinese. The idols are absolute crackheads that can sing, dance, and rap. Thanks so much for sharing this. I am a BTS fan and I am so obssesed with them and I realky want them to see them in Heaven and so that we can add some more people to know God and I think God will be happy to see that BTS know him and I really want you guys pray for them too. Call me cheesy, but hey, God wants us to also have the best love life because we are His children :). BUT I ALSO WANT YOU TO KNOW BEFORE EVERYTHING ELSE, YOU ARE FORGIVEN AND RIGHTEOUS IN GOD’S EYES BECAUSE OF JESUS CHRIST. I tried thinking that they are humans who can still be dissatisfied with their Kpop idol life. I also am taking care of my health and mind more! I basically had it after spending my entire Friday in front of my laptop, TIRED but unwilling to take a restful nap so that I could watch BTS videos. Try to read more of your Bible at night and make time SPECIFICALLY FOR JESUS. It is influenced by styles and genres from around the world, such as experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, hip hop, R&B, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. I dont know how to say it but I think my dream became of God. Escapism is real. Suddenly, we’d watch a bunch of their videos in the back of maths and the teacher didn’t give a diddlydoodarn… She got me onto their V-Lives to…I’ve never been one to enjoy sitting down and watching one long thing for an extended period of time but I kind of did it for her sake and out of sheer curiosity… pray for them Guys. Anime/manga is a whole other kettle of fish, it was basically my pornography addiction phase. THAAAANKYOUUU SO MUCHHHH I WAS BLESSED BY THIS TESTIMONY.. Ruth, thank you for your advice. That’s when I decided to turn to God in prayer and entrust all my concerns and struggles to Him. In hindsight, this was really messed up and I wish I could go back and dismantle this mindset l had. Whenever we realize our sins, ask Him for forgiveness and entrust him with them, He listens and He helps. First of all I would like to apologize in advance for my poor grammar since english is not my primary language. I tried talking to my Christian friends about my depression but I forgot to mention about my kpop obsession, they may not understand that. Like I said, I don’t have typically obsessive behavior. You’ll be free from your idolizing before you even miss it, I promise. After all, he is the one who made you face Them. One day, I had a sudden thought to pray to God and ask Him to give me wisdom to use this interest in a way that could serve Him. I realized God was telling me no, but I didn’t want to listen. But I am not hopeless. Hey Just Another Sinner! And I am not calling them “the antichrist” I dont even know if they know what they are doing. Gradually, my zeal started to subside and before I knew it, K-Pop took over my life again. It’s wrong because it has taken the first place in my heart — the idolization of the romance — rather than the true love of God. I need to truly ask what is the root cause of why I am so obsessed and be honest with myself. First of all, I would just like to say that you cannot ‘plan’ changing one’s religion. Keep God involved. Being a KPOP Fan! My mother also used to host a lifegroup which used to consist of mainly Koreans (also where I met my best friend of 7 years strong, she’s from Hong Kong!!). Go figure. Or anyone? I’ve been struggling because I’m lukewarm, neither hot, nor cold, one foot trying to follow God, and the other foot trying to continue enjoying my addition to Korean dramas (the world). But I really like them and I changed my mind too just be a fan and not making them My Idol but also to serve God too….So is it really okay to watch their videos (BTS) and just be a Fan supporting them and praying for them? I know He doesn’t want us to be in the middle–-we are either hot or cold for Him. The changing demographics of K-Pop listeners is also having an effect, as the once uniquely Korean genre becomes more and more a global obsession, with fans… Please please email me at Laland3333333@gmail.con. ‘I have the right to do anything’—but not everything is constructive.” It was only when I depended on God that I was finally able to see my K-Pop interest from God’s perspective. There is hope. I pray that we love them as how we are called to by Jesus, but not to the extent of putting them above The Lord. I had this thought for about 3 years. It would be sad to tell her that most of what i did was lounge around in my computer looking up fanfics and videos and whatnot. Be understanding. Made myself accountable to other women who will have compassion on me and help me by leading me to Christ in those times I would feel weak and mourn again what was painful to lose or mourn all the more for exchanging my worship to God for a mere man. But I no longer sin because of them. Hey, If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. This friendship sounds like s/he is leading you into temptation and not away from it. I left kpop because I realized that somehow it becomes an obsession. I have this feeling or the “holy spirit” sometimes tell me what I should let go and I don’t bc I didnt want to. I felt like it wasn’t me anymore, though I was still involved in church ministry, but my heart is out of it. I’m a university student in my fourth year right now, and while I’ve never really had an affinity for Kpop, I’ve watched way too many Kdramas for my own good and for the good of my relationship with God. Point is, I have to focus my longing and view of happiness somewhere else. She said that the song sings about sin. And I would find myself reading erotic fiction about him and myself as the reader. NO SUBS: The biggest issue of all time in an international k-pop fan’s life: no subtitles. Compromising isn’t gonna help. Right now, I deleted most of kpop songs in my phone that seem evil and learned to stop watching KPOP videos that promote homosexuality (like OTPs & crossdressing) and with dark theme. Lessening it down will not work either. And the rest of them, six in total. In fact, there are quite a few treasures. Lots of girls are still just as immature in university. What a great article, very beneficial! This identified all of my concerns with BTS in the right words and helped me understand what I need to do to overcome my struggles. Thank you Jesus. Again, thank you for this post. I need help! 1 John 2;15-17 is quite well known but it always reminds me, it says 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. However, they very well can become the other definition of an idol to fanatics. I am really glad to see these much people came back to God..but wat my point is that we shouldnt think about ourselves and be happy for relieving from sin but then we should definitly pray for everyone of them who are addicted like us how we were before..Because God really wants us to do that..when u pray daily for the addicted fans and idols i really hope that atleast one soul in the world will realize their sins and find a way to come back to God..trust me if u do so Our Father will definitly be proud of u and will always be with u. jk but listen to some Christian music. I’ve idolized people my entire life, going from one amazing person to another. His joy for God was lost. The more I like them, the more empty I feel inside my chest. I had been fantasizing and reading endless pics. Do you still listen to kpop (like ballad songs)? He delights in our joy and laughter! I honestly wish this was God’s answer to me, but it’s not. I’m trying to follow the tips under this post to finally live my own life and stop imagining my life as someone else or ‘living’ for someone else. I’ve decided this to focus on myself and God and those around me. Confessions of A First-Time K-Drama Male Viewer: I Was Hooked on CLOY, https://youtube.com/channel/UCJM-q82J_weC_si1FAhmvkw. I thank the Lord for leading me here. Even things like scenario blogs. Try to find some good contemporary Christian music. Stop online relationships with KPop fans. It’s like I’m unhappy because I’m purposefully avoiding things I enjoy and am anxious about breaking my fast. Even writing this all down, I feel ashamed because I stopped going to church as I would complain about not sleeping enough the night before or just wanting to curl in bed and watch Kpop videos. But thanks be to Jesus He broke that stronghold and I’ve been free for years. If you read this commentary, I want to help you and God wants to help you! But as I do so, God also used this dream of mine to make me closer to Him again. Hello, Franny. And once I know the cause, I can give it to God, because He is ultimately the one who satisfies those desires and can change and purify my sinful heart. I’m way too deep in obsession and idolization. But I praise Him for this wake-up call to return to Him, and being in good company of other christians in the same boat as me. I no longer lust after them. I hope we all do something today that we’ll be proud of tomorrow. we should pray and cry for help because we don’t have the power to change ourselves and save ourselves. I mean, have you seen Joshua’s cute little button nose? He cusses a lot and sometimes he’ll make dirty jokes. I mean their newest concepts do talk about learning to love yourself, which I can imagine is all God wants for each and every one of us, but he also wants us to not only love ourselves but also our neighbors, our families, our friends, our enemies, and most importantly Him. We also have hosted international (usually Japanese) homestays (without fail, at least once a year). In addition to being aware of the negative aspects of the Korean music genre and all it entails, there are also hard aspects about being a non-Korean Kpop fan. It was as though we didn’t have a care in the world. I still remember it. -‭‭Psalms‬ ‭16:11‬‬, I am in the same situation. The idols just looked so pretty and perfect. If possible, i hope you pray for me. Only through the blood of Jesus, the sacrifice that he made in taking the wrath of God for our sins in our place, can you be saved. And every page of the Manga books has references to the Bible, so it’s possible to check everything! My standards of beauty are more in the belief of Kpop beauty standards than God’s beauty standards. But I also don’t want to be beating myself up over something that isn’t necessarily wrong. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. I thought I’d be happy but it’s like replacing a curse with another curse. It’s made by New Life Ministries, who is a Bible production company, and who does amazing work throughout the world in closed countries. I found a lot of groups that I liked such as EXO and Red Velvet and put their songs on my playlist, but I was still not obsessed. I finally had a time of reflection of my STM which motivated me to get out of Kpop and do God’s will. Acts 2:21 “And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Call on His name, repent and ask for forgiveness. I had a craving to be a part of their world. “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” I will also pray to God to help guide me and not to idolize them over him in my heart. I even have a few thousand viewed reaction videos on my YT I have just remembered about lol. 1) Go talk and tell a fellow brother or sister in Christ (for me a sister because imma girl) that you are struggling with Kpop and you truly want to stop it. Let’s be realistic. Don’t allow Kpop to be your defining criteria for your happiness. And on the ride home as an award for doing good in school, listen to BTS on the bus or in the car. Hello Sunnii, We’d have it in mind . They’re not necessarily bad, but I feel sad/depressed knowing that the pleasures of Korean dramas have replaced my devotion to God in my heart and mind! Thirdly, it distorts our view of love. It’s okay to have hobbies, but not idols(the irony). you can send me an email thru rahselle22@gmail.com if you want someone to talk to. 3. The simple answer is: there is no simple answer. This may seem radical and may not be the extent to which you have to go in terms of your relation with Kpop. In addition, aside from what the author wrote on her article, let us make it a habit to have an accountability partner. I also read manga, anime, and watched TV shows (like K-dramas) for hours straight. I still struggle with Kpop but it has truly gotten better. The Korean entertainment industry works that way. I loved the song, but I still cringed because the words were, kinda sexual.. Well, last night my mom was talking about all of her old-school boybands she was into when she was a teenager, so I showed her Wolf by EXO. What’s sad is non-Christian fans treat their idols to the point in calling them god and that’s just shocking. I realized that when we give our dreams to God, our desires to God, our passions to God, He gives us HIS BEST. This article helped a lot in refocusing my mind on what’s truly important, but I loved how you said that we can still enjoy this type of stuff in moderation. I know what you mean. And to be honest I don’t love myself. I spend most of my time reading fanfics when I should be studying too. I must say that K-pop just like basically everything can become an addiction, more or less, one that destroys our relationship with God. As aforementioned, the stories degrade black characters and only validate them as a fetish. I thought I would lose motivation to read the Bible if I didn’t have my sister in Christ but I realized I do have a hunger for His word. Sex is absent- mostly cuddles and hanging out (eg: dancing and singing l, trolling them, and songwriting with them) I kind of wish there was a prayer group that prays for these people also. I am left feeling depressed and empty after watching videos of BTS having a great time or having fun. In light of this, let’s pray for the stars we like, that they would come to know God, reflect His beauty and goodness in and through their lives so that others would see and come to know God personally. I have only been to 13 countries and my last big adventure was going to Israel this year in March with my church, Highland Country Fellowship in Dallas. Not try to overcome it on our own strength, trying and trying but always failing. God Bless you all x. Hello everyone,I am currently going through this struggle and I hope to released from this addiction.I am not as addicted as I was before but I continue to listen to new music releases as I personally find it catchy.I still want to listen to kpop but not think about it 24/7.I am a person who gets into things easily and Kpop has been one of them(almost a fan for 4 years).I am constantly surrounded by Kpop (many of my friends are fans) so I end up being dragged into it all over again. One day at my church’s worship service, I asked God why I wasn’t hearing Him. This is a question I’ve been asking myself and I thank GOD I found the answer. If you're a fan of Western pop, discovering K-pop is like leveling up in life. And I know that I can’t put them first bc God has to be first. Well, actually I saw a thumbnail on Youtube labeled “BTS- Come Back Home” or something and I didn’t let myself watch the video. Unfollowed accounts on instagram. Kpop fans are disgusting vultures that ship people together and make homoerotic fanfictions about people for being friends, and they basically use the stars as porn. What’s important is to keep it at a healthy dose and not let it take control over your soul and heart. He had all the wisdom in the world and was prosperous because he walked in the statures of the Lord but he, who had great wisdom and knowledge and can fathom many things especially the spiritual things, committed idolatry. I am also a fan of BTS, especially Kim Namjoon, but my heart broke when I found out that according to news he is an atheist, I cried, literally because I liked him too much. 1. Keep praying and trusting and find an accountability partner who can pray with this for you. God needs our hearts fully.. I’m not saying forget kpop.. Your sister in Christ I hope in your case will support you like how it should be. I am an Army I like BTS. I’m so glad the Lord has been setting me free, however it’s been a bit difficult to leave obsession for kpop and especially the BTS fandom Some things about me began to change- namely, my hair became more well behaved. OF COURSE! Not all songs are bad and we can listen to them but we should pray and ask God to give us self control , nothing can ever replace God.. and we should make a conscious effort to keep ourselves away from the things of the world …, God’s never gonna leave our side no matter how far we drift apart all we need to do is come back to God and he’ll be waiting for us with open arms …. Many Kpop fans choose to keep their love affair with the genre a secret until the most opportune moment, which usually backfires in grand fashion, while others put their Kpop love out there from the get go; essentially cutting off the relationship before it even has a chance to start. -‭‭Acts‬ ‭17:28‬‬. I feel sad because I’m giving this up when deep down I don’t want to. Coming back to these testimonies i just read here, i will try to put everything into action & serve God through my interests. My quiet time seemed meaningless. That surrender and wisdom God gave me as I entrusted my kpop addiction to Him helped me a lot with my discipleship since my girls suffer from a form of idolatry too and by God’s grace, I could minister to them effectively because I went through it in the past. You can watch BTS videos but I would try to stay away from the cracks and meme videos (those tend to have a lot of bad words in them). But when I realized that a lot of young people like K-Pop, this interest of mine turned out to be a great conversation starter and bridge for me to establish rapport, and eventually share the gospel with them. I gave up BTS and Kpop for Lent and sometimes, temptation got the best of me. . So when I first saw ‘exomemberxreader’ scenarios I was inquisitive and at first they were really cute and swoon-worthy. 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