r/LinkinPark • u/AccountAlarmed9627 • 1d ago
Discussion Joe Hahn wore clothes I designed. Then something even crazier happened.
I still can't believe this actually happened.
I'm an independent fashion designer from South Korea, running a small clothing brand.
Like many of you here, I grew up listening to Linkin Park. Their music was a huge part of my teenage years.
A while ago, something pretty surreal happened. Joe Hahn wore some clothes I designed.
Just seeing someone I'd admired since I was a kid wearing something I made was already more than I could have imagined.
But then, during Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), I got an Instagram DM from Joe himself.
He told me he was coming to Korea that weekend for a movie premiere and asked if I wanted to come.
I nearly lost my mind.
I replied immediately, thanking him and asking when and where it would be.
Seen.
No reply.
An hour passed. Then five hours. Then twelve.
Still nothing.
And because I apparently have absolutely no patience when it comes to Linkin Park, I booked a train ticket to Seoul.
I didn't even know what day the event was. 😂
At this point, I started wondering if I'd somehow said something wrong.
Eventually, I went digging through Korean Linkin Park fan communities to figure out his schedule.
And somehow, after all that, I actually got to meet him.
The guy whose music I listened to through my earphones as a teenager was suddenly standing right in front of me.
It was such a surreal moment.
I've been going through a difficult time with my brand lately, and I'd honestly been wondering whether I should keep going.
But this whole experience reminded me why I started creating things in the first place.
I never imagined that something I designed in my little studio in Korea would eventually reach someone who had such a big influence on my life.
Just wanted to share this with fellow LP fans.
Life is weird sometimes, in the best possible way.
And Joe, if you somehow happen to see this, thank you. You have no idea how much this meant to me.
P.S. Just to clear things up, Joe did get back to me later! He apologized for the late reply, gave me the exact date and details of the event, and we continued chatting through DMs after that. I think my message just got buried in his inbox haha. He was genuinely such a nice guy in person too!
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u/Consistent-Bake-243 1d ago
We love this for you! Wow! 🙌
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
Thank you!! Still can’t believe it happened 🥹❤️
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u/Consistent-Bake-243 1d ago
It's sincerely incredible... Any fan would dream of something like this happening to them with anything relating to their lives. You sir, have been touched by an angel lol...MISTERRRRR HAAHHHHHHHHN!
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u/mrellz 1d ago
Brother! Post that link to your brand (if you’re allowed to). I’ll buy some shirts from you if you ship to the US! Great story and I love the outcome. I’ve met Joe a handful of times. He’s easy to talk to because he’s quirky. There have been times where I would ask him a question, he would give off a serious face and then respond with the most outrageous answer 😂
Heck yah!!!
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support! I think it’s probably best not to mention my brand here out of respect for the community rules haha.
And that’s hilarious! 😂 Joe was genuinely such a nice guy when I met him too!4
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u/Dbag85 1d ago
This is what we love about the band. It was always for the fans. You deserve this 👍
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
Thank you so much!! I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, and this whole experience just made me love them even more! 🥹
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u/Horror_Trust1826 1d ago
Congrats btw this is probably special day for you
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
Thank you!! It really was! I still can’t believe it actually happened haha. Definitely one of the most unforgettable days of my life! 😂
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u/iatethething 1d ago
Can you link me to your website please? I'm interested in your clothing
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
Thank you so much for your interest!! 🥹 I really appreciate it! I think it’s best not to share my website here out of respect for the subreddit rules, but thanks again for asking!
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u/Danicia 1d ago
He is such a nice dude. Love this.
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
He really is!! He was so friendly and down-to-earth in person. Made the whole experience even more special! 🥹
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u/Turboflopper Hybrid Theory 1d ago
Asking if youd like to come to an event and then ghosting you still is a bit of a dick move tbh
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
He actually got back to me later with a proper reply and apologized! I think my DM just got buried under the tons of messages he probably gets haha. And when I met him in person, he was genuinely such a nice guy!
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u/Turboflopper Hybrid Theory 1d ago
I am glad to hear that!
Also as your DMs probably are flooded too with questions regarding your Brand: would you tell me the name in a DM? :)
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u/Veronica_Noodle 1d ago
Amazing way to follow your instincts. This is such an incredible story and experience.. Congratulations! Keep going!
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
Thank you so much!! 🥹 I honestly had no idea how things would turn out, but I’m so glad I went for it haha. Your words really mean a lot to me!
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u/ImNewAndOldAgain 1d ago
There’s a huge Asian following within the LP community, some people still underestimate how much Joe and Mike have helped that part of the fanbase grow the past 25 years.
Glad you finally got to meet one of them.
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u/AccountAlarmed9627 1d ago
Absolutely!! Linkin Park has been huge here in Korea too. I grew up listening to their music, and I never imagined I’d actually get to meet one of them someday. Still feels surreal haha. Thank you so much! 🥹
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u/raiknight1996 Minutes to Midnight 1d ago
That's awesome! It really reminds you why you do something, and even if it feels like things are grim, there are those whose lives you have influenced