I've always been a fairly casual Blackpink fan, until one night in June, deep in a YouTube rabbit hole, I stumbled on the Messy MV by Rosé and started watching it on repeat. Soon after I was googling for upcoming concerts (I was really out of the loop) and impulse-bought a ticket to the first London show.

Best decision ever! My first K-Pop concert, at the ripe age of fifty. I went solo, but I didn't for a moment feel self-conscious for being alone or older than most other fans. It was an unforgettable experience. My first K-Pop concert, but definitely not the last. I'd love to get a seat closer to the stage next time.

To those who are a bit long in the tooth like me: it's never too late! Go for it, you won't regret it.

Thanks for reading. I just wanted to share this with someone. To all fellow Blinks who attended the show, I hope you had a wonderful night.