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https://twitter.com/brightjkjm/status/1782769243676623327?t=s1VIoytph1A7Rh9cHM-Apg&s=19

Lmaooo

Ooh anon, this really made me laugh 😂 Really, thank you. I need an entire series of these now. I also saw the one with a bunny asking Jimin for samgyeopsal. Too cute

#m thoughts #jikook #the chick and the bunny flirt series

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hey guys just coming on here to say that i’m still in love with wilbur soot

#m thoughts #wilbur soot

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I need someone to now leak Bongo's messages to Scooter Braun asking him to beat Jimin for the full remaining of 2023 after he got no 1 on bb100

#m thoughts #i just know it went down like that #heart emojis too probably

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I can't believe I want/have to say this, cause the topic has been discussed from all possible angles. And still is.

I don't understand why Jimin and Jungkook solos, taekookers or anyone else who has a problem with KM or them separately, have to go to such lengths to "reason" the way they react? Is it so much easier, for everyone, if they just say that they don't like/hate the guy/pair, which is why they don't care about whatever is going on. It saves a lot of energy and time. No need to come up with ridiculous arguments. A simple "I hate X and it bothers me when he is near my fave. And because I hate him, I don't like to read about anything that involves him as well". At least it's honest, straightforward and we all know where we stand. That is the idea underneath all the stupid fighting that has been going on for years. Or the fighting is necessary to feel that their own existence is relevant and it doesn't really have much to do with their faves? Perhaps that's the reason.

But it's getting boring. Same old shit everyday. I would feel sick and tired of myself. Sometimes I do even while writing stuff of my own blog, which is not anywhere near the nonsense and hateful rhetoric that people pour on twitter and anonymously in other people's inboxes.

Grow a pair of balls, just tell it as it is and be done with it once and for all. It doesn't matter anyway. It won't affect those two people. It won't affect their livelihood, their career, their each day and night, their friendship. None of it. So it's a losing battle from the beginning. Full of losers fighting every day.

#m thoughts #jikook

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Hiiiiiiiiiiii. How are you? What are you up to? Been in a reading slump again. The year is not going well i blame Jimin. Alot been happening

1)why can’t i get into succession? I dont understand i have watched ep 1 3 times and i can’t get into it 🤦🏾‍♀️

2) is hybe ok? I am confused and also yes to drama entertain me i guess

3)i only have been here for some of shinee military service and Taemin(obviously), are military man allowed to do what i have been seeing posting on social media, doing promo?

4) your faves are taking this military life under the radar 18 months too seriously, show me your face 😡

5) also i was looking at Jimin video from when Jk went to cook for him(idc what they are but if i had someone like Jungkook i would be married) i understand why jungkook is obsessed with Jimin. I too would go cook after a concert tired for him, i too would be a pick me for him, i too want to be rejected time after time on live when i offer to go to his house. Not even too fuck him ill be content just to sit there and look at him bonus if he could throw me some cuddles. Can you tell im jealous? Im not 😈

Hiiiiiii @5813!!!! It's always lovely to hear from you 🩷

Thanks for sectioning your ask, it makes this so much easier.

1) Don't force yourself, perhaps it's simply not the right time. Or it will never be. There's plenty others to choose from.

I was in a similar situation many years ago when I tried to watch The Sopranos and I couldn't get past the first episode. I found it boring and not as entertaining as Goodfellas or The Godfather. Fast forward, I just finished the series last night and I can finally say that I too have watched one of the greatest series of American television. I can finally understand the jokes and the references. And now, perhaps at my current age and just my mood in general, I could sit down and get immersed into it.

2) All is not ok in Hybe land and I personally have no concern for it. Let them all fight. It's never sunshines and rainbows in the corporate world.

3) Hmm, I have to say that I have had some similar questions about this too. Let's say I can accept that projects finalized before enlistment can be released during military service (I'm not willing to go into another debate on this specifically, I've had enough of it, case closed). But posting on social media about said projects? I find it odd and I'm not sure what the rules are. I haven't heard of any negative consequences for them, so what do I know? I was left with the impression that it's not right, but perhaps they are walking a fine line, open to interpretation. In his latest Weverse post, Jungkook mentioned that since he can't promote himself, he opened an account for Bam. So, what is it then? Is it allowed or not?

4) I knew kukumimi would do this, it's on brand and as much as I want to see them, I think it's better that they are keeping it under the radar. I heard they also just finished this intense training they had and they might get some vacation days. Perhaps they will show their faces. It's never the easy way with them, right?

5) I really enjoyed that glimpse into their evening, even if it was in front of the camera. It still felt nice and very lowkey, particularly after a concert. You wouldn't think they were jumping on a stage for two hours before that.

I think we're all jealous of Jungkook and so be it. He said so himself, we will keep being jealous, he'll still hold Jiminie (and cook for him).

#m thoughts #jikook #hybe #kpop

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Seeing other people posting on IG (yes, I have seen Tedros on my tl) is like another reminder of how different JM and JK's situation is. On one side, they are usually more private and updating social media hasn't really been their thing lately, but on the other side, it's like another proof on top of many others of how they chose what is more difficult. They are stationed in a much more isolated place and in harsher conditions. And all that could have been easily avoided if they had chosen to enlist on their own. Separately. They too could have been in a band or closer to Seoul and have their weekends at home.

I know we'll most likely only get the occassional message of "we're doing well, everything is fine, we'll come back" and I have grown accustomed to that, as much as I would selfishly want more. But it's also impossible not to think that they voluntarily chose really harsh conditions for a year and half simply because they wanted to be together. Everything has to be worth it for that.

#m thoughts #jikook #from time to time I remember how much that decision means and I'm in awe

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Why are people surprised that Jimin had a second album finished by June 2023? It's most likely the work he did with all those producers back in 2022. We saw the photos. If the timeline is correct, I guess Jimin worked on 2 albums almost at the same time and he decided to release Face first. Which was a really good decision.

#m thoughts #jimin #jimin album

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Jungkook is really one of those stans that believe their bias is perfect and genius and absolutely amazing. He heard Jimin sing one line of Letter and he loved it. Boy, chill

#m thoughts #jimin #jungkook #jikook

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What really stood out for me in Jimin's Production diary was the amount of footage that showed the actual worked involved in producing in album. I think it's quite different from the usual documentaries or Memories DVD BigHit is usually releasing. The in-house footage tends to have a lot of filler and my usual complaint was always that I don't see enough of the actual work that gets done, be it people in the recording studio or learning choreographies edited in a way that shows an evolution.

In Jimin's case, choosing to focus on how is an album being made, almost from beginning to an end is a decision that fortunately, highlighted what is important for a music fan. Yes, I enjoy the fun and the shenanigans like everyone else, but taking this route made me discover in depth Jimin's way of working with music which I don't think it's something that gets talked about that often, as opposed to his dancing skills, beauty and personality, all elements praised and part of his identity.

To me, that entire period looked like a music camp. I know that other people got involved because we have seen the credits, but having a group of only 4 people meeting regularly, brainstorming ideas and seeing how well they worked together was a sight to see. What were they called? The Smeraldo Garden Marching Band? It is amazing to see such synergy and it shows in the final product. For a first album that dealt with more personal themes, choosing this path was truly one of the best decisions Jimin made.

Going back to Jimin and music making, despite hearing and reading about how he came up before with melodies for BTS songs, it didn't really prepare me to see the actual process. There's definitely talent there that I'm glad that it's not ignored. I loved the parts in which the producers were always ready to record any sounds Jimin was coming up because they sensed the potential for it to be transformed into a melody.

P.S. I have a couple of asks about the doc and I'll share some other thoughts through that. If anyone has other qs, you can send them. I'm also interested in what people think of it. I'll focus on that today and I'll tag my posts with Jimin's Production Diary.

#m thoughts #jimin #jimin's production diary

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People who don't know when the party is over are the worst. It's not that they linger around, but they're full of energy and they talk on and on, not being able to see that half the hosts went to bed, those who're staying are sleeping over and they're gathering all the glasses and the dishes. The music is turned off, but those rude people are still in some fiery debate over nonsense while every other person with common sense just wants for everything to be over.

It's the same when two men enlisted in a buddy programme and will be away for a year and a half and losers are still talking nonsense and are enabled by those who should also go to bed. There's other parties in other houses and other cities. This one is over.

#m thoughts #jikook #loser behavior all around #twitter and inboxes here #the conversation had been over for a long time and Dec should really have been the last signal

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I always say this but if JK was on army twitter he'd get called a secret jm solo and kicked out. His favouritism is so obvious 😭

He's not hiding it! He's like a fake ot7 when clearly he's the president of the Jimin Fanclub. I will never forget the face he made when he was asked to sing BTS songs, he refused, and then proceeded to spend the rest of the time singing Like Crazy and doing everything else that had a connection to Jimin. It's always about Jimin and bitches hate that.

How are solo pjms hating this man when he's basically the no. 1 Jimin stan? Just absurd

#m thoughts #jikook

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M! Can I ask your thoughts on something? I saw the gifs going around with Jungkook in those jogging pants and they are giving old man. Can you describe what you think jikook will be like in their 70s? Where will they be and what will they do?

Jikook at 70 will be retired, living on Jeju Island. Jimin has to remind Jungkook from time to time to take it a bit more slow, after all, he had a hip surgery. Mostly they are both in good health, Jimin still gets shy when Jungkook flirts and the way he still laughs just goes to show how he's still full of life. They have a house near a beach which means daily walks along the shore. Jungkook is still Jimin's private chef and he goes weekly to the local market for fresh produce.

And whilst Jungkook can't lift Jimin up anymore like he used to, no one will say no to a slow dance late after dinner.

I made myself sad

#m thoughts #jikook

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10 Jikook Fanfictions Part 1

I said I'd make a list before the end of the year and I kept my promise. Now, it's difficult to choose, especially when I have more than 300 bookmarks and unfortunately I also started doing that some year and a half ago. Safe to say, there's probably plenty of good fics I read that are now lost. Anyway, enough with the boring chit chat, here's 10 random jikook fics in no particular order and most likely, several other parts will follow, probably next year 😉

1. Dead in the Water

It's been a couple of years since I read this and honestly, I barely remember much, but what I do know it's that it had an impact on me. Usually fics that have death as a central theme end up resonating with me, but perhaps it's because I've always been attracted to more darker fiction. This one is gritty and there's a lot of pain and I must have cried a lot (those tend to stick in my head)

2. we're holding hands beneath the silver screen

I think this story is taking place in the 90s (you'll see that a lot of the fics I recommend are taking place in the past). I think I ended up reading everything ChimneyCricket wrote, but this one remained a favorite. Coming of age during a summer in Jeju in the 90s. Apart from the theme, it's the writing that made me stick with it.

I'm not the biggest fan of young adult stories. Or better yet, it's not something that I'd go to as a preference. When I do, it's more of an indulgence and thankfully, I found some writers (like this one) who can do a really good job with the genre.

3. Stockwell

Another writer that I've become a big fan of after reading one fic of theirs. And I think it might have been Stockwell that did it for me. I like that it's fanfiction with adult themes for an adult audience. And I also resonate with a lot of the cultural references and themes. I will also admit that this fic leaning into the enemies to lovers trope was a selling point because I'm a sucker for it. I can't help myself.

4. Burn for You

This is a complete self indulgence for me and I embrace it. Just like watching Bridgerton is a guilty pleasure for which I don't actually feel guilty (and the inspo for this fic). This story has everything and I must say the combination of lust, fear of revealing feelings, rumors, proper behavior and hidden romance is a lethal combination!

5. Light of a century

I might have recommended this story before, but it being inspired by Up on Poppy Hill is not just due to the plot, but the writing is able to evoke that studio Ghibli mood. This fic is to be read on a hot weekend afternoon.

6. Map of the Soul

This might be one of the most complex fanfictions I read due to the amount of research needed, but also in the depiction of political contexts and identity politics. Most of all, I like it because as much as relationships are a vital part of the story, there is an entire world surrounding the main characters. Events and other people that have also room to develop and not just remain props that advance the story.

7. Proceed with Caution

I don't know what snatchim did with this fic, but it's the only one I ever reread multiple times and I'll probably do it again in the future. I don't even reread books from my library, let alone fanfics. But Proceed with Caution did it for me. Perhaps it's because of the process of Jungkook inevitably falling for Jimin and even though it's a bad thing considering the context, it's so good. Maybe it's the image of Jimin with a bellybutton ring or maybe because the picture of hot Californian days in the 70s is so vivid, it feels like a nostalgic Paul Thomas Anderson movie.

8. Dishwater World They Said Was Lemonade

The description does not do this story justice because it's so much more than that. It's a canon compliant thriller with really complicated and complex characters and once again, a story meant for adults who understand that it's fiction. Unfortunately, judging by the comment section, a lot of people cannot distinguish betweem real people and characters. For those of you who might be fans of Korean thrillers, this story might be the one for you. It's also one of my favorite jikook fics as well.

9. souvlaki

Need I say more, considering the description? This is a self indulgence as well, but of a different kind. If I happily read tropey fics, I also like the ones that can sound like a uni course. Set during the 1997 FMI crisis in SK, any reader will get familiar with a socioeconomic and political perspective of that time through the eyes of the main characters. If you're only looking for romance, this one is not for you.

10. you wouldn't remember

I think littleflumes might be currently my favorite writer of canon compliant jikook. I think the author really captured their dynamic in its essence and the room left for fiction perfectly fills in the holes left in the last 2 years and up until the present. But what did it for me, not only with this story, but the others in the series as well, is that it's concentrated almost entirely on the two main characters, almost living in a bubble of their own in which their relationship can be explored.

#m thoughts #jikook #jikook fanfic #jikook fanfiction #jikook au #jikook canon compliant #fic rec #bts fanfic

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This video of Jungkook showed up on my TL again, the one where he keeps talking about going to Jimin's place and how he can take a shower there.

Bro, the desperation. And I mean this in the most endearing, loving way. Dude had it bad, I can't believe he actually went there. It's one thing to insist once or twice, but he wasn't stopping. At seven in the morning. Go to sleep, like...

I would really want to know how Jimin uses the power he holds over Jungkook. He obviously has it and probably uses it wisely 🤭

#m thoughts #jikook #if there's one thing jk has is determination #and one thing jm has is absolute power #and restrain ability #you get a naked guy begging to come to yours and you still say no #at least publicly

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You know I think couple holding hands infront of those archs are cringy, i also think those couple who comment under every posts of their bf or gf is cringy af..so is kukumimi cringy couple?

You only realized now? 😭 Kukumimi have always been cringey af and I still have to come to terms with the fact that I like them and most of the time because they are cringey. Jungkook is a total simp and Jimin loves it. They're most likely next to each other while Kuku is scrolling through tiktok and then he comes back an hour later to comment on a video he already liked? Diabetes-induced sweetness from them.

#m thoughts #jikook #kukumimi

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Awwww, I love this

Jikook x Chungking Express

#jikook #jikook fanart #m thoughts