People usually talk about ‘opposites attract’ in regards to Minkey, but what about Jinkibum? Kibum who beat out thousands of other candidates in national auditions, vs Jinki who didn’t even know how to dance when he started. Kibum who met Jinki in training and thought, “there’s no way we’ll be on the same team.” Jinki who’s perfectly fine not standing out, who takes the role of mediator, who would rather compromise than push a point; vs Kibum who knows exactly what he wants and fights for it, who can’t help but shine in and out of the spotlight, who speaks his mind, always.
And the thing is, they compliment each other so well. They look out for each other, constantly. Jinki looks at Key like he hung the sky, and Kibum looks at Jinki like he’s coming home. Jinki is gentle with Kibum, because he knows that he feels very deeply; and Kibum is supportive and straightforward with Jinki, because he knows that he can get too into his own head.
It’s Kibum going over the choreo step-by-step with Jinki until he has it down. It’s him telling Jinki, “don’t try to be funny. Just be yourself, that’s pretty enough.” It’s Jinki offering his hand to help Kibum off stage. It’s the way Jinki almost cried when Kibum brought a gift for him to the shooting of DICE. It’s Jinki celebrating every single award that Kibum wins, because he’s so proud. It’s the fond grins every time they reunite, the words they don’t need to say, because they already know. It’s Kibum going off script at SMTown just to tell Jinki how much he missed him.
SHINee is five, and every relationship within SHINee is beautiful. Jinkibum just holds a very special place in my heart.
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I know Onew has been gone on Hiatus for nearly six months now and it’s sucked for us Shawols, but daaaaaaaamn has Hiatus never looked so good on anyone as it does on Onew. Our Dubu Leader looks HAPPY, HEALTHY, STRONG, AND HE STILL HAS HIS LONG HAIR!
Going on Hiatus was the best decision Onew has ever made, even if it meant that he’s had to sit out of so much. It’s so nice to see an idol go on Hiatus for POSITIVE reasons instead of the normal due to an injury or because of a controversy. Once again, SHINee is setting a good example not just for their fellow idols but for society as well. Onew has shown us all that IT’S OKAY to take a break and focus on your health, whether that’s mental, physical, or both.
And I think it helps that Onew knows how patient and loving SHINee World is and how much we value his health over anything else. If we had been one of those fandoms that was constantly complaining about his absence and demanding that he return, I doubt he would’ve healed as well as he has. Honestly, it probably would’ve made his health worse and he wouldn’t have made the progress that he has. I’m so proud of SHINee World and the support they’ve shown Onew in his journey to better health, and I’m thankful every day to be apart of this amazing fandom.
Let’s continue to support Onew. I want him back just as much as the next Shawol, but none of us should pressure him into returning just because he’s starting to look healthier. I want Onew to come back when HE feels ready to return to us. If that takes weeks, months, even a full year, I don’t care as long as he’s happy and healthy. Take your time, Jinki. We love you and support you no matter what 🩵💖💎🐰
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