KB was my entry into the fandom for basically the same reason (plus, we were born the same year, gotta support my same-age friend.) It's understandable that most idols don't have much Normal Life Experience given that most sink all their free time into studying singing/dance years before debut and it's so common to debut at 18 or younger. But I think it's a pity. Those few idols who were out there just going to regular schools and working jobs and stuff definitely have a different air to them (and perspective, I feel) compared to the others.