Okay, so this is not book/reading-related but you have to forgive because I cannot contain my feelings right now.
You see, I rarely post any Kpop/KMusic-related content. I usually use my Facebook for that. But this time, I had to let things out.
So there’s this boy group named BTS aka Bangtan Sonyeondan aka 방탄소년단. They started out as a Korean hip-hop group and right now, they are branching out to different musical genres but still keeping hip-hop and rap as their main content. They are a fairly new group, with them having their debut just 3 years ago. Anyway, I love them. I have been with them since the start and saw how they grow.
Now last night.. last night was such a magical day for them and for us, fans (ARMY). Because last night was the MAMA 2016 (MNet Asian Music Awards), which is the biggest music awards in South Korea. And my boys, they freaking won the grand award of Artist of the Year. And I just feel so much emotions because I know that they worked so hard to reach this status.
First off, they came from a relatively unknown company. In the Kpop industry, there’s this thing they call the “Big 3″ which are 3 huge-ass rich-ass companies who produce Kpop groups. And BTS did not come from any of those 3. They were part of the lowly lows rookies. But what separated them from the reat was their big dreams and their bravery. their music doesn’t just talk about love, fame and glory like usual kpop songs. No. They include topics such as societal issues, breaking away from educational norms, depression, politics, etc. And this is a big thing because South Korea is a relatively conservative country.
Also, they struggled so hard during their trainee years, sometimes not even having enough food to eat. They also compose their own song melodies, write their own lyrics, and are very proactive when it comes to making their albums. They are more like family that co-workers because you can see the dynamic they have and everything feels natural when they are together on- and off-cam.
Anyway, they won the Artist of the Year, one of the major awards of that night. And the first word to come out of their mouth during their thank you speech? A.R.M.Y. Us. Their fans. Their gratitude was so evident. I mean, Namjoon, their leader was crying and trying so hard to compose himself so he could give a proper speech. Jungkook, the maknae, the youngest member was just standing there tears freely flowing from his eyes. Jin was crying. JHope was composed, probably so he can support other members, but he was obviously so surprised. Jimin can’t even stand and walk properly because he was so shocked. I was almost crying as well. I was able to hold back my tears until Min Yoongi started ugly-crying. Min Yoongi, the member who never cried in public. Min Yoongi, the cool member who just smiles whenever they win an award. And I broke down after that. I just cannot hold it in. And then they made the (0-degree bow for their fans in the audience as a well-meant thank you.
And just when I thought I was done, Kim Taehyung posted a photo of him doing the full bow for their fans. In South Korea, keunjeol or the full bow is their highest form of showing respect. It’s a big deal. And for him to do that for the fans, ugh. MY HEART JUST MELTED. They are all so humble and grateful. I respect them and love them so much. I just don’t think I have ever felt this invested into a group before, even with Big Bang. I really truly believe that they deserve the award and their music will forever touch the hearts of people around the globe.
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