Woke up this morning and the first thing I checked, was Instagram. Scrolled past different posts and came across one of the SNSD translator's Instagram as he/she posted the news about Baekhyun and Taeyeon officially dating. My heart stopped not because I was upset or angry, but because I was caught off guard. I never expected the two of them to be in a relationship together but I should've, since his ideal type is Taeyeon. To be honest, I am fans of both SNSD and EXO. Like any other fans, I have biases from each group that happens to be Taeyeon (from SNSD) and Kai (from EXO) not Baekhyun so I am not BaekYeon biased. My honest feelings are that I was shocked, surprised, and caught off-guard. I was not upset or angry and I actually feel happy for them because not many idols can date openly and it's difficult to, without the fans slowly turning their backs on the couples and their group. This blog post, is mainly a message to the fans of both SNSD and EXO and also for those who are K-pop fans and not specifically in a fandom but like certain people from various groups.

To The Fans: 

      I know what you may be feeling because I, too, was shocked. You may feel regret for supporting them for so long, only to be disappointed in the end. You may feel angry because you do not like them being together or just simply do not want them to date. You may feel upset because of betrayal. Those are reasonable feelings you may be feeling. You are human and there is a tendency to feel in such a way towards a matter, but please respect the couple and their decisions as individuals. There were no intentions for us fans to get hurt and it is only human to feel a certain way for another individual. Instead of feeling the negative, feel positively for them that they might have found someone they see a future with. You don't have to support them as a couple, but please respect them. Your hateful comments aren't much help. The couple are happy and yet, they feel something else because their fans disagree with their decisions. This led to Taeyeon's apology over Instagram, over the fans who were selfishly threatening the two with such hateful comments. There was no need for Taeyeon's apologies. Though I am grateful for her thoughtfulness and kindness, she shouldn't be sorry for being happy. I don't know Baekhyun's recent feelings, but I am wondering and he also shouldn't feel sorry for being happy. It disgusts me to see that. Seeing the fans who were loyal that now, have turned to betrayal to get back at the couple for being happy together. It sounds very contradicting. It's almost similar to if you've brought your boyfriend over, whom you love to death, to meet your parents and have plans to get married, only to be rejected by your own parents because they simply do not like you two being together. It's sad isn't it? Try putting yourselves in their shoes. Think about how they would feel. I bet they also feel upset because the fans that have supported them and made them happy, have betrayed them over such a natural occurrence in life. Think about it for a while and get back to me. Just remember that they are only dating and are not married, there is no reason for overreacting. 

     I also heard some rumors about their relationship being staged by SM, because of the many coincidences like "dating for four months". Because fans have eyes of a hawk, they've noticed these small details that can lead to suspicions. How Taeyeon's car's hood was down while her and Baekhyun were together in the car, possibly kissing, is an example. I am not here to judge SM, but if it is staged then what's the reason? 

This is an open discussion to those who want to talk. I will reply and we will have a discussion to get a better understanding and for all of us to be on the same page. Positive and negative comments are welcome. Whatever you may be feeling and you just need to get it out of your system, those are also welcome. This way, we can understand each other's feelings and it will ease the pain for most fans as this will act as a reassurance.