I'm a bit of a contradiction. I care a lot about what people think of me as a person, but I don't really care about what they think of my special interests. People over the years have had things to say about me (26, male) being a fan of boybands but it doesn't put me off.
I had friends who also had the same interest (one of many reasons I'm gutted I don't hear from them anymore).
My interest is in the music and the harmonies (and performance). I like a good pop song that's an earworm, but I also like hearing technically good vocals.
It's mainly British/Irish boybands I'm fond of. Take That, One Direction and Westlife would be at the forefront, while I also have a soft spot for The Wanted and JLS.
In 2022, I went to my first concert - I travelled to London to see Westlife at Wembley Stadium. I planned to have a few people with me but I am awful at planning so I went alone. It was fun but I felt a bit vulnerable. This year though JLS are going on tour so I might go and see them. Take That are apparently touring next year too.
I think my favourite boyband song in recent years is Westlife's Hello My Love. I also like Take That's Patience & Shine, JLS' Everybody in Love amongst others.
