#Jimin Week

[irishhorse-blog]

New week. This time, it's Jimin Week! Now, Jimin is one of my two biases (JK is the other), so kindly forgive me if I go a little overboard with my posts. I'm pretty sure at least a few of you won't mind.

Without further ado, let's see some pretty pictures:

[sugajimin]

some yoongi gifs until he comes back home (62/79)

17 days left

[jkvjimin]

you're my honeybunch, sugarplum pumpy-umpy-umpkin, you're my sweetiepie (cr. 0613data, namuspromised, jung-koook)

[namchyoon]

day 526/547 until joon returns

[jinstronaut]

your love, your love, your love (i miss that) your love, your love, your love (i want that) your touch, your touch, your touch (i need that) for @jkvjimin ♥ (cr. namuspromised)

[jmdbjk]

Letting my intrusive thoughts win...

A random dive into the recent activity in my brain:

Jimin is a boob man and Jungkook is an ass man. It is what it is.

I wonder if Jungkook ever got over the fact he had to wear military-issue socks and not his toe socks that he's accustomed to?

They just spent 18 long months with a bunch of other men...when did they... you know... and how... you know... its not a monastery... so... anyway... like I said, intrusive thoughts...

I wonder if they had a subunit nickname in their barracks. If so I'm 100% positive it was Minkook. MIN GOOGIE!

Some of the comments during Weverse lives make me want to push people off a cliff... violent, I know, but some people shouldn't be allowed on the internet, know what I mean?

FIFTY EIGHT DAYS LEFT FOR JIMIN AND JUNGKOOK... 58!!!!!! one month and 28 days until they are:

And it is exactly two months until June 13.

I don't know how it will all go down, who will be waiting outside the gates for them and what they'll do when they step out. But I can't get the vision out of my head of Jimin and Jungkook starting a live, we see them sitting next to each other on the couch at the Hybe building, in their tight black ROKA t-shirts, fatigue pants and boots, with their arm muscles bulging.... and then they fall out giggling with embarrassment all over each other. Please Universe. Just a moment like that to break the ice. Please.

[jimin-updates]

He did it he did it he did he did it he did it 😭🥳😭🥳

Who becomes the longest-charting k-pop song in Billboard Hot 100 History!!

We’ll know the placement in about twelve hours, but until then, let’s celebrate!

Please be LOUD AND PROUD about Jimin’s OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT 🥳🥳

And thank you thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to show Jimin so much love and support over the last 34 weeks. 💜

[jimimn]

his eye smile is so pretty 🥺

[drawballa]

Shield & Shelter - Chapter 13 (4/5)

FULL COMIC: HERE

[bts-trans]

250418 Weverse Translations

J-Hope's Post ❇️ with Jin's Comment

늘 감사하고 사랑합니다💜 잘 다녀올게요! - j-hope J: 홉 또 어디가 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/0-158117560)

I'm thankful and I love you as always 💜 I'll be back! - j-hope

J: Hope where you going now?

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Jin's Comment 💬 on ARMYs Post ❇️

💜: 석지니의 앨범 너무 너무 기대!!! 됴타!! 됴타!!!💜💜💜 콘서트도 가게 해주라 J: 도전! (https://weverse.io/bts/fanpost/2-158134196)

💜: I'm really really looking forward to Seokjinnie's album!! Luv it!! Luv it!!💜💜💜 Please let me go to his concert

J: Challenge accepted!

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Jimin's Post ❇️ with Jin's Comment 💬 and Jimin's Reply 🗣️

이제ㅜ정말 얼마 안남았어요 J: 오우 줴멘 잘지내니 JM: 정말 ㅎㅎ 최선을 다하고 살고 있죠 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730)

There's really not much time left now ㅜ

J: Ooh Jweman, are you doing well?

JM: Really haha. I'm living by doing my best

↪️ Jimin's & Jin's Replies 🗣️ to ARMY's Comments 💬

💜: 지민씨🥹 JM: @/soranoiro 네 저에요 ㅜ J: 오 지민!!! (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/3-379067754)

💜: Jimin-ssi🥹

JM: @/soranoiro Yes it's meㅜ

J: Oh Jimin!!!

Trans cr; Annie

💜: ぼごしぷた💜🥹🥹あいたかったよ〜～～🥹🥹🥹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 JM: @/ダヤン1013 ぼくもです😂 J: 보꾸모.. (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/4-379049255)

💜: Bogoshipda💜🥹🥹I missed you~🥹🥹🥹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

JM: @/ダヤン1013 Me too 😂

J: Boku-mo..*

(T/N: *Me too in Japanese romanized in Korean.)

Trans cr; Mame, Annie

💜: 지민쒸~~~ 기다리고 있엉~ 빨리와~~!! J :그니까 지민 길었다아주!! JM: 그러니까요 시간이 정말 길었네요 ㅜㅜ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/0-323368663)

💜: Jimin-ssi~~~ I've been waiting~ Please come fast~~!!

J: That's right Jimin, we've been waiting!!

JM: I know right, it's been a long time ㅜㅜ

↪️ Jimin's Replies 🗣️ to ARMY's Comments 💬

💜: 지민아 진짜 얼마 안남았다ㅠ 보고싶었어 JM: 저 또한이에요 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/4-379054479)

💜: Jimin-ah, there's really not much time leftㅠ I've missed you

JM: Me too

💜: 지미나~~ 어여와 어여!! 너희들 기다리다 늙는다 내가...ㅋㅋㅋ JM: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 같이가는거죠 ㅎㅎ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/2-323373264)

💜: Jimin-ah~~ come here, come here!! I'm getting old while waiting for you guys.. hahaha

JM: Hahahahahaha we're getting old together hehe

💜:지민씨 너무너무 보고싶어요😭😭 이제 54일? 53일 정도 남았으려나요?? 건강한 모습으로 다시 만났으면 좋겠어요💙💙 JM: 네 무척 건강하려고 안다치려고 노력많이 하고 있습니다 ㅎ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/1-323360931)

💜: Jimin-ssi I really really missed you Is it 54 days? 53 days-ish left?? I hope to see you again in good health💙💙

JM: Yes I've been trying my very best to be healthy and not get injuired heh

💜: 빨리 지민 얼굴이 보고 싶다. 😭😭 JM:😭😭😭😭 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/0-323373956)

💜: I really want to see Jimin's face. 😭😭

JM: 😭😭😭😭

💜: 우리가 다시 만날 때까지 오래 걸리지 않을 거야. 조심하세요. 우리는 당신을 그리워하고 당신을 기다릴 것입니다. 보라해 💜 JM: 사랑입니다 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/0-323373954)

💜: It won't be long until we meet again. Take care. We miss you and will wait for you. Borahae💜

JM: It's love

💜: 오빠 언제나 사랑해 11년차 아미 여깄어 !!!빤니와!!!💜💜💜💜💜 JM: 쫌만 기다려 ! (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/4-379059641)

💜: Oppa I love you always, ARMY of 11 years over here!!! Please come back fast!!!💜💜💜💜💜

JM: Please wait a bit longer!

💜: 지민아, 정국이 옆에 있어? JM: 응 맞아요 ㅎ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/1-323365081)

💜: Jimin-ah, is Jungkkook next to you?

JM: Yes that's right heh

💜: 오빠 군대에서는 밥 잘 챙겨먹어야 해! ！ JM: 아니야 아니야 이제 .. 그럼 안돼.. JM: 우리 만나야하잖아 ㅎㅎ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/2-323379668)

💜: Oppa make sure to eat well in the military!!

JM: No no now...can't do that..

JM: We have to meet haha

💜: 네가 없는 동안 딴생각을 하려고 했는데 결국 가슴이 찢어졌어. 방탄소년단은 내 유일한 사랑이야 ㅋㅋ JM: 저는 여러분 못보는 동안 딴생각 안했는데 아직도 저의 사랑이에요 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/3-379133922)

💜: I was trying to think of other things while you were gone, but my heart broke in the end. BTS is my only love haha

JM: I also didn't think of other things when I couldn't see you You are our love still

💜: 안무연습실에 지민이가 그리고 갔던 그림 아직 그대로 있더라ㅎㅎㅎㅎ나도 아직 있고! 얼른 우리 잡으러 와🫶🫶 JM: 아진짜요? ㅋㅋㅋ 가봐야겠다 ㅎ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/3-379136201)

💜: The picture that Jimin drew in the dance practice room was still there hehehehehe. I still have it too! Please come fast to catch us🫶🫶

JM: Oh really? hahaha I should go heh

💜: 💜✨우리는 여러분이 돌아올 날을 간절히 기다리고 있어요. 하루하루가 지날수록 더 그리워지고, 여러분의 따뜻한 미소와 목소리를 다시 볼 날이 너무 기다려져요 😊. 모두가 돌아오는 그 순간은 우리에게 정말 큰 의미가 될 거예요. 우리는 설렘과 자랑스러움, 그리고 깊은 마음을 담아 하루하루를 손꼽아 기다리고 있어요 ⏳❤️. 그날이 오면, 우리가 간직해온 따뜻함과 가장 환한 웃음으로 여러분을 맞이할게요 ✨. 여러분은 항상 우리의 마음속에 있고, 우리는 진심으로 — 모두를 — 기다리고 있어요 🤗. JM: 이런 따뚯한 말들을 가슴에 품고 매일 매일 기다리고 있습니다. 우리 조금만 참고 곧 만나요 ㅎ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/3-379136196)

💜: We are eagerly waiting for the day you all come back. We miss you more and more as each day passes, and we can't wait to see your warm smiles and voices again 😊. The moment when everyone comes back will mean so much to us. We are counting down the days with excitement, pride, and deep hearts ⏳❤️. When that day comes, we will greet you with the warmth we've always kept, with the brightest smiles ✨. You will always be in our hearts, and we are truly — waiting — for all of you 🤗.

JM: I treasure these warm words in my heart and I'm waiting every single day. Let's wait a little bit longer and meet soon heh

💜: 나는 이미 당신의 머리카락을 상상할 수 있습니다. 염색할까?? 🐥👀 JM: 일단 나가서 기르는게 먼저이지 않을까요? ㅎ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/1-323393282)

💜: I can already imagine your hair. Will it be dyed?? 🐥👀

JM: Wouldn't growing it out be the first step? heh

Trans cr; Annie

💜: 오빠! 일하러 돌아갈께👋✨ 다치지 말아요!!! JM: からだ きおつけて (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/3-379146487)

💜: Oppa! I'll go back to work👋✨ Please don't get hurt!!

JM: Please take care of yourself

Trans cr; Mame, Annie

💜: 오빠는 지금 자기 전에 무슨 생각을 하는지 JM: @🫶🏻JM Flora🫶🏻 요즘에는 나가서 머리를 얼마나 기를까 빨리 기르겠지? 귀걸이는 할 수 있겠지? 안 막혔겠지? 옷스타일을 좀 바꿔볼까? 향수는 한번도 안써봤는데 써볼까 그래도 운동 했으니 춤추는게 어렵지 않겠지? 무슨 노래해야할까 우리는 앞으로 어떤 앨범으로 이야기를 시작하게 될까 나의 30대는 어떤 여정이 될까? 아프지 않고 오랬동안 무대하고 싶다 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/0-323410445)

💜: Oppa, what do you think about now before going to bed?

JM: @🫶🏻JM Flora🫶🏻 These days I think about: how long I should grow out my hair. It'll grow fast right? I'll be able to wear earrings right? My piercings shouldn't be blocked right? Should I try to change up my fashion style? I never use fragrance but should I try? Dancing shouldn't be hard since I've been exercising right? What kind of songs should I be singing? Which album should we lead with to start our story now? What kind of journey will my 30s be? I hope to not get injured and perform for a long time

💜:지민오빠 너무 보고 싶어요... 때때로 너무 힘든 하루를 보낼 때, 오빠의 웃는 얼굴을 떠올리면 내가 조금 더 괜찮아지고 하루를 잘 보내게 돼. 나는 처음 오빠를 알게 된 게 중학교 1학년 때였고, 지금은 대학 2학기를 다니고 있어. 그 시간이 정말 빠르게 지나갔다는 걸 느���. 그리고 오빠를 알게 되어 정말 감사하고 있어. 중학교 2학년 때 아버지를 잃었지만, 오빠들을 알게 되고 다시 일어설 수 있었어. 오빠들에게 정말 고마워. 내 삶에 오빠들이 있어 정말 다행이야. 오빠, 나도 오빠들처럼 성공할 수 있도록 노력할게. 항상 나를 응원해 줘서 고마워. 오빠들 덕분에 내가 더 강해졌어. 정말 고마워, 지민 오빠. 항상 응원하고 있을게. JM: 벌써 다컷네 시간이 이렇게 지나가버렸다. 예쁘게 자라주어서 정말 고마워 분명 아버지도 자랑스러워 하실거라고 믿어 지금까지 훌륭하게 커온 것 처럼 앞으로도 콩콩이 앞날에 행복만 가둑하길 바랄게 나도 더 멋있게 성장할 수 있게 열심히 할게요 고마워 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/2-323417631)

💜: Jimin oppa I miss you so much.. Whenever I'm facing a really difficult day, I feel a bit better by thinking of your smiling face and I have a good day. When I first discovered you I was in the seventh grade, and now I'm in my second semester of university. I really feel that time is passing by so fast. And I'm really thankful to have discovered you.

I lost my father in the eigth grade, and I was able to pick myself back up because of you guys. I am so thankful to you all. I'm so glad that you are all in my life. Oppa, I will try my best to succeed just like you guys. Thank you for always cheering me on. I became stronger because of you guys. Thank you so much, Jimin oppa. I will always cheer you on.

JM: Time has gone by just like that and you grew up so well. Thank you so much for growing up so beautifully. I believe your father is proud of you for sure. Just as how you've grown up amazingly, I'll wish for your future days to be nothing but with happiness. I will do my best to grow better as well. Thank you.

💜: 최근에 《지민의 관심을 끄는 방법》과 《지민이 카드를 뒤집게 하는 방법》이라는 두 권의 책을 읽었다. JM: ? JM: 그런게 있다고? (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/2-323419800)

💜: I recently read two books, 《How to grab's Jimin's attention》, and 《How to flip Jimin's cards around》.

JM: ?

JM: There's such thing?

💜: 돌아오면 우리랑 많이 놀아줘야 돼 오빠 알겠지? JM: 🤙 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/0-323423658)

💜: Please come to play with us lots when you're back ok?

JM: 🤙

💜: 지민 오빠!! 제 댓글에 답글 달아주시면 수학시험 100점 받을게요 ㅋㅋㅋ (사실 난 수학을 싫어하지만) JM: 여러분들 이건 인증 받아야합니다 JM: 이거 어떻게ㅜ인증받지 JM: ㅋㅋㅋ 진짜 100점짬리 시험지 기대합니다 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/4-379159790)

💜: Jimin oppa!! If you reply to my comment, I will get 100 on my math test hahaha (truthfully I hate math but)

Ok??????

JM: Everyone we have to get proof of this

JM: How do we get proof? ㅜ

JM: Hahaha I'll really be waiting for your 100 test score

💜: 지민오빠한테 답장 받으면 회사 앞에서 약속 노래 부르겠어요‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ JM: 다들 큰일 날 소리들을 많이 하네 .. 요것도 인증 바랍니다 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/4-379173772)

💜: Jimin oppa, if I receive a reply from you, I will sing infront of my office‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

JM: Everyone is saying all these big things.. I'd like to get proof of this too

💜: 지민 오빠? 네가 내 댓글에 답장하면, 나는 팔 굽혀 펴기 100개를 할 거야..! 나는 심지어 정국에게 도전할 수 있다. JM: 허 참 요것도 인증바랍니다 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/3-379195344)

💜: Jimin oppa? If you reply to my response, I will do 100 push-ups..! I will even be able to challenge Jungkook.

JM: Ha I'd like to see proof of this too

JM: 아니 다들 인증 해요 빨리 (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730)

JM: No everyone Please provide proofs now

💜: 지민이가 대답하면 회사 앞에서 노래 한 곡 부르겠습니다. JM: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 진짜 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (https://weverse.io/bts/artist/3-196939730/comment/4-379181878)

💜: If Jimin responds, I will sing infront of my office.

JM: Hahahahahahahaha really hahahahahahaha

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[kevinkevinson]

let him join the Smeraldo Garden Marching Band!

[irishhorse-blog]

Bonus Jimin Week picspam time!

I give you glasses/sunglasses Jimin...

[likeawildflower]

May 29, 2025 - Hobi’s Weverse live with Jin and Jimin’s comments

[hwangyeddeongie]

i wasn't going to talk about this but fuck it this is getting ridiculous

"why are people making such a big deal about karina's post?" "uhuhu knetz are just misogynistic as usual" tell me you know nothing about korean politics without telling me

first of all, the way karina's fans are babying her and defending her so fervently is baffling to me. that woman is 25 years old, and you seriously think she's enough of an airhead to not know what all the symbols on her post mean, ESPECIALLY during election season??

"it was a coincidence" wearing a red jacket (colour of the conservative party) with a number 2 on it (number of the conservative party) AND posting it with a rose emoji (symbol of the conservative party) during election season is NOT a coincidence, it's intentional.

and i don't expect non-korean fans to know much about SK history or politics, but good god AT LEAST do some basic research before you go spout off some stupid shit like how you'll "always stand with your idol until the end", because all that tells me about you is that you're braindead and have no morals of your own outside of what a celebrity tells you to think (which is exactly why idols aren't allowed to endorse politicians or parties because these companies know their fans are FUCKING DUMB and easily swayed)

first reason karina's post was a mistake: SK's democracy is extremely young. we've only had 13 elections, with 3 dictators (4 if you count YSY's short martial law last year) and practically every other one being jailed or tried for corruption. so the chance that the candidate you endorse (regardless of party) ends up being a corrupt piece of shit has an extremely high success rate. second reason: this is not a normal election. YSY was impeached, and people are VERY angry at him for the mess he caused last year, and the fact that karina endorsed his party is. just wow.

this is not to say that LJM (blue party) is a good candidate. he's literally being investigated for corruption and a shit ton of other things so if you think this is me endorsing him or the DPK....no 😭

karina has the freedom to endorse and vote for whoever she wants, but that does not absolve her from the consequences of her actions. stop treating her like she's a child that didn't know any better. if she's adult enough to vote for and publicly support the conservative party, she's adult enough to take the heat for it.

idols are not perfect angels that can do no wrong. they are humans with human flaws and biases, and they SHOULD take accountability when they do something wrong. a half-assed apology on an exclusive paid platform or a corporate statement doesn't cut it. personally, my morals and beliefs are more important to me than supporting a celebrity.

[jmdbjk]

Is it time to bring back Weekly Bangtan Report?

This isn't exactly that though. It's more of a wrap up of what I've seen making the rounds in my Boraworld in the last few weeks. Most of what I've been seeing is bringing me joy and making my anticipation go through the roof for their return! A few things...not so much. I'll touch on both.

I've been loving my weekly Hobi-watch, knowing he's going back and forth from Korea to the next concert city. I will miss seeing him weekly like that when the tour is finished. I love his Instagram updates and then seeing the timeline flooded with fans' video clips and excitement about their experience.

[Hobi handing out the Hobi-dollars because those barricades won't allow anyone to toe-grab them from the floor.]

And don't get me started about Hobi wilding out everywhere he goes. As this tour winds down, I've seen him really grow as a performer with every tour stop. I tried to do a screen grab of the Bapsae thrust but still pics cannot convey the wanton flapping of... anyway... nevermind... use your imagination...

The interviews he's had with Zach Sang and Zane Lowe, the Rolling Stone interview have been enlightening and fantastic. His personality glows! The photos from the most recent Billboard Magazine cover story are gorgeous. I LOVE IT!

And now Jin's hitting the promotion trail for Echo. The Empire State Building event was fun and different! He did great on Jimmy Fallon! His Hi-Seokjin event was a nice way to connect with more fans. He's not done yet, so we'll see more in the next week or so from him. For the past year he's kept his visibility high in South Korea by participating in every manner of variety show. I've already said I can't keep up with his schedule. Then he pulled the ultimate UNO card by hosting Tom Cruise on Run Jin while Tom was on his press junket for his latest Mission Impossible film.

Namjoon's RPWP continues to rake in the awards internationally. Today he posted his workout for the day on the BTS workout room white board.

[His spiky hair in the shadow on the bottom of the board hahahaha]

Things are getting back to normal already! He also posted a pic of himself getting measured for a suit by Tailorable. Is he too big for any of his old suits? Is there a special occasion he's going to attend? Friends wedding? Hmmmmm?? This suit-maker has made the members' suits for all kinds of things over the years but most recently: those yellow Butter AMA suits, the glittery black Grammys performance suits, their suits they wore for their visit to the White House, 2021 Fact Music Awards, TIME magazine covers, the Black Watch plaid suits they wore for their last group performance of "For Youth" on Music Bank in 2022, Jimin's black suit he wore in a Tiffany campaign, Jungkook's pinstriped suits for the Seven MV funeral casket scene and the grey waistcoat suit he wore for Standing Next to You MV, and more.

[Fun fact: Tailorable is a teeny tiny shop just off Itaewon-ro (road) and around the corner from Nine One apartments.]

I've seen glimpses of Taehyung out and about and he might be cooking something up, who knows but some of the people I've seen him with

👀

(not posting any pics, sorry, more about that in a minute) But it's ALL GOOD!

Yoongi, Yoongi, Yoongi. More in a minute.

SEVENTEEN DAYS UNTIL JIMIN AND JUNGKOOK ARE BACK!

Speaking of 17...

The Seventeen promotion decal on the Hybe building.

I don't keep up with them. I'm only here for BTS.

I only know all of this because Armys' can't stop themselves from reacting and post about it on the timeline and it inevitably shows up on mine.

Here's the sitch: Seventeen is dropping an album on Monday and it's their tenth anniversary. It's understandable they'd be promoting a milestone event. We know about those things don't we? Word is, the window decor will be gone by June 1. As expected.

As my bestie said: "Pledis/Hybe support for Seventeen - it isn't only because of their anniversary (timing), it's because all the groups there need constant support and publicity. There is a future for Hybe without a constant stream of BTS income and all those other groups will have to contribute."

And I'll add that the other labels and their groups need to pull their own weight and generate revenue so BTS don't have to work themselves to the bone ever again (unless its their choice) to support the entire company.

Hybe also consists of other companies and divisions, not just the music labels. The division that creates the festival-like events that we've enjoyed for BTS concerts and Festa, that company needs to stay in business and what else would they do on a large scale in order to keep their staff employed? Be available to provide the same resources for the other music labels.

I think one thing that people tend to do irrationally is pay more attention to what other fandoms are saying than thinking about the big picture instead.

Armys get riled up when another fandom starts gloating. There's that dreaded "reaction due to emotions" thing again. It's not helping BTS at all. I get it, everyone is proud and gets defensive. It's just not necessary at this point in time.

Be proud instead by knowing that BTS paved the way and showed how successful their ideas and concepts were so that those coming after can use those ideas and concepts to help generate income. Remember, when Hybe's value increases, the members of BTS do too.

Remember, the huge mural of BTS that was painted on the side of the Hybe building for 2023 Festa only remained about a week or two if I recall. I am confident the Hybe building will be abuzz with all things BTS the entire month of June.

BTS' legacy is etched in stone at this point. There is no need to "correct" or "educate" other fandoms about our truth. The truth is already in the history books.

Anyway, next topic...

Photos of the members on personal time.

There's a lot to say here. Its a very controversial and sensitive topic. Some are hardline, zero tolerance types. Some share everything they come across regardless of the impact on BTS or the fandom.

Common courtesy is to leave them alone and let them live and do things privately.

Truth of the matter is you can't stop anyone from taking pics of them when they are spotted in the wild. The members know this. They also are aware any pics being taken will make their way to social media. It is an unfortunate thing. I have to admit, if I were to ever spot them, I'd weigh the situation by observing the surroundings and their demeanor and then possibly whip out my phone and try to take a pic so I can remind myself that I indeed experienced the unthinkable in my lifetime, to remind myself that I didn't dream the moment.

The choice of sharing this type of thing on social media however, lies with the people doing it, "choice" being the keyword. We all have the freedom of choice. We all also have the freedom of choice to block or report anything. Everyone needs to do what they think is right.

If I ever shared this type of image publicly it will be years after they were taken and/or they've become part of BTS history and lore.

But I will look at the photos being shared if I come across them and I will take the information in and add it to whatever puzzles are going on in my head. It is how one can piece together those big pictures I keep talking about. I'll even talk about them in length.

All that being said, I don't fault anyone expressing how happy they are to see members after so long. We've all worried about their wellbeing and we cannot wait to see them in real time in a few weeks.

And IF we were to get a genuine, real time confirmed glimpse of Yoongi in the wild, I promise you, all the policing by everyone is going out the window. You know it, I know it, we've missed our little cat rapper so hard, we've worried about him so much that any image will be devoured and over-analyzed and overshared uncontrollably. Mark my words.

Hybe expanding.

1. Rumors about adding an office in Mumbai, possibly by acquiring an already established entertainment company which is what Universal and Sony have done there. Hybe is continuing to establish a global presence.

2. The hiring of a former Google/LV-Sephora creative director, and who was most recently creative director for Shinsegae Group in Seoul. Shinsegae is a major South Korean retail company that operates both department stores and discount stores. It is a leading retail chaebol, along with Lotte and Hyundai Department Store, and is part of the broader Shinsegae Group.  Shinsegae's flagship department store, Shinsegae Centum City, is one of the largest in the world. They also have a substantial discount store network, E-Mart, which offers groceries and household goods. It's a big conglomerate and Hybe has hired their creative director so I'm thinking they will rebrand globally and wipe everything away forever that was created by Min Hee Jin.

3. Acquiring Confirmed360, a U.S. event concierge company. They do major VIP tailgate events for pro sports teams which means they are well-versed in managing events onsite at major stadium venues.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with what a tailgate event is, traditionally, fans arrive to the stadium for a professional sports event early and after parking in the stadium's parking lot, fans will have pre-game parties before going into the stadium for the game. Tailgaters bring their bbq pits and cook and drink. Professional tailgate parties are catered with elaborate special events and entertainment, merch booths and other features.

Confirmed360 will work in conjunction with the Hybe division that does Festa and the city-festivals when BTS is on tour. So exciting!

Music Shows.

There is discussion about not supporting the Tablo X RM collab Stop the Rain and this discussion is mostly about it not achieving the streaming and other metrics required to win Music Bank or MCountdown a few weeks ago.

Breaking News: those shows are not meant for that type of music. Their audience is limited to those watching Korean broadcast television. Korean music shows target audiences that skew to the younger demographic. And by younger, that means the type of fan who is school age to mid-20s, typical kpop fans who idolize one group this week only to toss them away for a new group next week.

In my personal opinion, Armys place too much importance on these weekly music show awards.

My wise bestie put it like this: "...fans talk out of both sides of their mouths simultaneously; bitching that the west gatekeeps them into only a Kpop category when they are not, while bitching that they lose music show and other goofy-ass kpop trophies. You can't have it both ways. Are they kpop or are they not?

And, at the same time, recognize that if they DO go on those music shows, it's not because they think winning it for the umpteenth time is crucial, but it's because they will grab any chance to perform before live people. THAT'S WHO THEY ARE. Performers - not award hungry rookies who need those trophies to remain relevant.

I know it's futile to believe that most X (Twitter) Army can carry more than two thoughts at a time, can parse out the nuance in what the members do and why. And for that very reason BTS should stay off music shows, to allow those starting out to establish themselves and give their fans a chance to celebrate."

Yes. And they might. It wouldn't surprise me if they do. But if they do, I guarantee they have come up with another way to get in front of their fans. A way we haven't thought of yet. One more appropriate for the K-Army who are also maturing out of teenybopper idolatry.

This week Jin lost by 42 points because the song had zero broadcast points. Jin didn't promote in Korea, he was busy in the U.S. promoting here trying to reach a different audience. That should tell you all something... but lately it seems that most things need to be spelled out by bullet points for people to understand.

Again, my bestie is great with words: "Too many ARMY think BTS needs to win everything from a Grammy to any 2-bit, half-bogus SK award for best eyebrows."

ANYWAY... I'm still watching everything very closely even if I don't post often. I have a lot to say, just not as much time as I'd like to spill it all out in a blog post. And lately EVERYTHING. MOVES. SO. FAST! In one month we will be in POST-MILITARY ERA and I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[hycinthrt]

i want to go to the other side of earth, holding your hand to put an end to this winter

how much should my longings fall like snow before the days of spring return, friend? // spring 2024