Everyone has their own set of resolutions they make for the new year. Always popular are: stopping smoking, cursing, drinking, or to lose weight. It’s all about taking something out of your life. But what if I were to tell you that adding this one resolution to your life will not only be beneficial, but fun as well. You would be in right? That resolution…becoming a fangirl.
I am a new member of ARMY, the official fandom of the South Korean group BTS. And I can officially and unequivocally tell you that becoming ARMY, becoming a fangirl, has given me new life. I’m no longer a 16-year-old girl with posters on my wall. But I have rediscovered that girl and now bingewatch and listen to BTS content like it’s my full-time job. I’ve never felt happier.
What is a fangirl?
I’m sure there are definitive answers to this question out there, but I’m going to default to Billerica native Julie Russell who is the creator of Fangirl Fantasy. Fangirl Fantasy is described as “the ultimate fangirl experience created by a fangirl for a fangirl.”
According to Julie, “A fangirl is someone who is passionate about an artist, group, actor, so on and so on that supports them in every aspect. They are in the top 5% of the artists fan group.”
What led you to create Fangirl Fantasy?
“I wanted to create a safe space for fangirls to come together to listen to their favorite artists. I have so many friends that I met through concerts and shows but the only time I would ever see them was when a tour came around, I want Fangirl Fantasy to be a place where you can go and hang with your fangirl friends even when your favorite artist isn’t on tour.”
What’s been the biggest highlight for you since you started hosting Fangirl Fantasy events?
“In 2024 we are going on to our third year of being an official partner with the Boston Red Sox which has been so much fun and I can’t believe I can even say that. This past summer we were a partner with the Barbie Movie and had a Barbie Boat Cruise out of the Boston Harbor.”
What is the best thing about being a fangirl?
“The friends I’ve made, the memories, the places I’ve traveled to see my favorite artists. It’s weird to grasp that not everyone has the fangirl gene.”
Thanks Julie for sharing your perspective as the ultimate fangirl. It’s so exciting to see “living your passion” in action.
The next Fangirl Fantasy event coming to Boston is in February. And will feature a One Direction vs. 5SOS. You can get your tickets HERE.
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Now that we know what a fangirl is, let’s dive into the benefits of being one and why becoming a fangirl should be your top 2024 resolution.