Have you ever thought, “I can only live my best K-Pop life as a fan by being all decked out in my group’s swag just at a concert”...yeah me neither!
Hello, I’m ChaCha Spice and I have been a vivid, almost obsessed…almost…okay this feels like a safe space. Yes, I have been totally obsessed with K-Pop for a while now. I tried to be a solo-stan (mad respect for those who have stayed strong) but have embraced the life of a multi-stan.
And throughout the years I have always wanted more ways to show my support for the groups I stan but sometimes felt the official merch was lacking (what am I supposed to do with some of this stuff?), out of my budget (thank you ridiculous shipping fees) or completely sold out before I had time to log in at the odd hours in the morning for the next merch drop. If you know, you know and we have basically become best friends. So I tried to come up with ways that fellow fans and I could support the groups we stan on an everyday basis all the way to the concert. From those who might be in the more professional occupations and might want a more subtle way to show their support. To those who let their personality shine bright and want everyone to know who they support in full fan recruitment mode. And of course everyone in between, I keep you all in mind when crafting new pieces.
So I hope you find something you like and if not that’s okay and thank you so much for stopping by my little corner on Etsy, your time spent here does mean a lot to me. If you would like to stay in touch you can find me on Instagram at @chachaspicedesigns. Thank you and please stay safe, healthy and happy my friends! - ChaCha Spice
P.S. For all those who have not been converted to the life of K-Pop (aka parents, friends and family) and may need a K-Pop Rosetta Stone, here are some very basic definitions of the terms I used above. Don’t worry I was just like you a long time ago and you’ll get there...and probably end up with a bias of your own!
Stan - A highly enthusiastic and dedicated fan of a group or specific idol.
Solo-Stan - A fan who is dedicated to only one group.
Multi-Stan - A fan who is dedicated to multiple groups simultaneously.
Idol - An officially debuted K-pop artist managed by an entertainment agency.
Bias - A fan's favorite member of the group.