it seems like so many people got sick at smash this year, but I managed to avoid it for once 😭 maybe because I already had a flu and bronchitis 1-2 months ago...? either way, thankful because smash 2025 I caught covid 💀
it's just...due diligence as a seller. mistakes happen but for the most part, it's your first and most important responsibility. if your usual payment system won't work, ask around. do research. find an alternative that won't leave a bad impression on your intl customer base.
this might be an unpopular take but I'm finding it so hard to have sympathy for the artists who overcharged in USD or EUR at smash. I know how hard artist alley is but the *first* thing I would do after getting accepted to an intl con is figure out how to charge appropriately.
@myB_fanclub this is my kpop lost media. a gg called Blitz that was made to promote electric korean instruments that look like magical weapons 😔 they had one MV for their song whykiki that I remember and I've never been able to find it since around 2014. never promoted on music shows.
western cosplayers joining xhs/rednote (esp. Americans) please be aware that you're stepping into a space that isn't catered towards you and some things that are normal in Asia's cosplay scene are things that you might be offended by. Be polite and kind, not angry.