> Everyone wrote it (their letters) in a touching way ...
I was thinking about how to write it, but I decided to write it like myself (my way) heh
I'm sure we've done countless things with ARMY, and I think it's been too long, but in the blink of an eye, 10 years have already passed ?.?
I can't remember clearly how each and everything one was
There were many good and happy times, and there were also many times when we were sad and cried, but it is not very clear..
Of course, if you take it (every moment) out one by one, I will know it all
I always look at the present, so I think it's become a habit to forget the past quickly .. But hyungs remember everything .. But I'll remember it when I talked about it !!! It's just.. It became a memory that was resting for a while! Alllll of it is in Jeon Jungkookie's heart hehe
Also, the fact that 10 years have passed in the blink of an eye like this means that it was so much fun for me! If you're not having fun, not being happy, or not enjoying, time just goes by so slowly !
Thanks to ARMYs, it's already been 10 years in the blink of an eye !!!
Thank you so much for being with me for 10 years !!!
In the future as well, let's continue to walk slowly and brilliantly, loving each other and good health for our ARMYs and Bangtan :)
I can't imagine life without ARMYs anymore ㅜㅜ
But I felt this while writing this letter, that I think my personality has changed a lot, too hmm ..
Anyway, the conclusion
10th anniversary what's so special about it? LET'S GO 20th anniversary!
...the mindset of "It's just an OST!" or "It's a collab not a solo!" or "It's a digital single not a comeback!" or "I don't like the subunit or other artists!" or "It's an EP not a full LP!"
Like, babe? It's our boys, and they made music to share with us.
So fucking stream it, and promote it, and vote for it, and buy it if you can (and with fanbase funding accounts, you can).
Christ, it's a multi-year "hiatus" with 2 members already in service and we are still being so loved up and spoiled. I for one am grateful for everything that drops.
I know each member is working themselves to the point of burnout and exhaustion, flying everywhere, spending hours in the studio, performing in shows, learning choreo, writing songs, making vids... just to make things for us.
There's 24 hours in a day. Plenty of time to hit all targets and support all 7.
WTF are "ARMYs" up to, pitting members against each other for chart goals or talking trash about collabs out on the timeline for other fandoms and partners to see? That is straight up anti behavior and I do not allow it anywhere near me.
So a lot happening in here in the last 24 hours. Joon's appointment took everyone by surprise. Seems legit significant and I wondered if this will affect his military service... not in the fact that he would be exempt because of it... not implying that at all. What I'm wondering is after he completes his basic training, would he just go ahead and shift into some kind of position where he is also associated with this particular activity in the military? Stationed at whichever areas are doing this activity and such...
I think for sure it will definitely add to his future opportunities and influence in the public arena. It’s so exciting for him!
Also: Yoongi headed to Japan. I love that shirt, vacation vibes. I hope he was able to rest a little bit and get something to ease his coughing though. I know he keeps saying don't worry, he's not sick, but something is up because you don't hack up a lung like that after walking a few hundred yards for nothing.
Also today: Tae headed to Japan Spain! He looked dressed for an island party. It's been a while since we've seen him wear earrings. Or, I should say an earring since its only one. AND THE HAIR! I'm not a big fan of the frizzy perm but he is squeezing all he can out of his 20s before enlistment with the ash blonde hair moment again!
How does he even see where he's going? How did anyone recognize him? That hat reminds me of a woven straw basket I used to have in my dining room.
TAKE TWO!!! A new OT7 song coming!!! Soooo excited!!! Maybe we'll get a teaser! Produced by Suga and written by RM and Hobi!!!!!
!!!!!!! NEW GROUP MUSIC!!!!!!!
Also today: someone now pointing out that Kookie discreetly moved a small object out of camera view during his garbage disposer repairman live on Feb. 27 ...
How did I not notice him doing that when I watched the live... so now someone is saying it resembles a car key fob... for a Porsche...hmmm, who do we know that drives a Porsche? ... ummm.... I don't know... it could be, or not? It's got a reflective chrome button looking area on it. It's white and car key fob shaped...
Of course, it could also be a vaper or his own car key fob or something else... a tube of lube (Kookie... please put stuff away after you use it, I know its handy there but still... TMI you know?) ... I need more visual info.
Also today: I see people grumbling (outright bitching) about the commercialization of Festa/BTS... commercialization = selling out...
This is my take on all of that (and probably an unpopular opinion, but anyways...):
People are all for their "sold-out" king when a random t-shirt or shoes they are wearing or an insulated mug sells out, but our guys don't see a penny of that.
And now you're saying official BTS merch would be somehow unsavory... a money grab... even though money from the sale of THAT DOES go into their pockets?... please think through what you are saying...
And commercialization in the form of sponsorships is not good? How is it not good?...Sponsorships are great!
Here's the deal... money makes the world go round... so that exact thing is what will help perpetuate the longevity of BTS, those sponsorships will give BTS a shit ton of money in return for licensing/promotion and underwriting big ticket projects.
It keeps BTS alive in the public eye and keeps the income coming in order for them to do first class work and endeavor to promote themselves and give us great events. Fabulous purple fireworks shows are not free. Sponsors help underwrite the cost of that. And because these events are happening will also indirectly help the many small businesses in those areas because of the influx of visitors to these events.
Turning the city purple creates excitement about BTS and reminds locals that BTS are global cultural ambassadors. Army should be hella proud of that.
What other kpop group is getting news coverage for their 10th anniversary? None.
Deep pockets allow BTS to book stadium tours, so the more chance more of us can see them in-person.
The day the money stops flowing will REALLY be the day BTS retires.
If we are who we say we are and intend to support BTS no matter what happens... IF WE ARE IN THIS BANGTAN SHIT FOR LIFE ... and what we are given right now is merch and purple corndogs, then I will buy a keychain or a book or eat purple tteokbokki, or whatever, along with whatever music is released. If you really are against it, then don't buy anything but don't act like what they are doing is disgusting.
Anyway, its been a full day. We are headed into Festa season for the next two weeks and beyond. The timeline seems focused on positive things. Or maybe that's my imagination. I am going to enjoy it while I can.