Ok Iām seriously convinced youāre secretly one of the members...(Joonie is that u???) loool but for real, you write their personalities so well. So not a request, but a question?? Their āconceptsā aside (like, āgolden maknae etcā)... key personality traits & flaws for each of the boys? Like āpassionate, sensitive, a perfectionist, or overly self-critical, etcā Which member(s) is hardest to write?Hope this made sense, Iām just super interested in your take on this :)
--First off, youāre so nice!!! Thank you so much:) And also, thank you for this question! I love things like this---even though itās obviously all just my personal speculation š
I listed my thoughts down below, but I would love to hear any thoughts (whether in agreement or disagreement!) anyone else might have!Ā
As for which member is hardest to write, for me I typically struggle a little more with Taehyung and Hoseok. For Taehyung, I think itās probably because our personalities are pretty opposite (again, HUGE grain of salt, since I donāt *actually* know any of them in real life, so Iām just going off the little info we have), so it takes me a little longer to write his stuff. For Hoseok, I think itās because there is so much more to him than meets the eye and his personality is difficult for me to pin down sometimes.Ā
Again, thanks so much for your sweet words and thought-provoking requestion (itās a word now)! I hope you find my take interesting! šš
Conscientious - I think Kim Seokjin is very, VERY aware of his role in any given setting. He knows whatās expected of him and how to do it without bending any of his personal boundaries/rules.
Private - I firmly believe that we will never know the true personality of our Mr. Worldwide Handsome. I think he decided early on that to survive in this life, he was going to have to separate his stage persona from his personal life---and he guards this separation fiercely. This is also one of the qualities I admire the most about him: his unwavering commitment to keeping pieces of himself just for him. My personal opinion is that he is the member that gave up the most of aĀ ānormalā life and, while he did so knowing the consequences of this choice, heās found ways toĀ ārebelā and keep his own autonomy (think: responding to fans in a veryĀ ābluntā manner [Marry me? No.], cutting/coloring his hair against company wishes, refusing to give-in to fan-service he is uncomfortable withĀ Ā [thinking specifically of that one time the host tried to get him to kiss Taehyung and he just started yelling over them when they tried to insist], his penchant for avoiding overly ~revealing~ outfits, etc etc).
Professional - I mean, just a continuation of both of the points above. HeĀ always knows when the cameras are watching and how he should act accordingly. But---and this is important---I am in NO WAY saying heās being fake or disingenuous. The Jin we see on stage, in MVs, RunBTS, and even Bon Voyage/In The Soop is the real Jin---itās just not all of him. He chose the Idol Life as his career, as a profession, so he would never be caught violating the terms that he himself has set to fulfill his responsibilities. What little we know of his family leads me to believe that he was groomed from a young age how to navigate high society and the professional world; now itās just a slightly different world and society he floats through.Ā
Responsible - He takes the job of eldest brother very seriously. Though the baby in much of his younger life, as soon as he got 6 little brothers he stepped effortlessly into his new role. Making them food, driving them to school, helping them feel at home in a new place, providing silent but tangible support... My personal favorite is the way he willingly makes a fool of himself to relax the others, to help them calm down during stressful situations and break the ice.Ā
Good memory - I want to be careful how I explain this, because I donāt want it to come out wrong. I think Kim Seokjin has a very good memory. If you were decent to him and his brothers during the hard times, heāll remember that going forward. If you were cruel to or dismissive of him as a young exchange student abroad, heāll never forget. However, I also think heās cunning enough that you would never be able to tell which category you fall under unless he wants you to know.Ā
Hard-worker - I mean, just the endless amounts of anecdotes we have about him practicing his vocals and choreography all night long should be enough evidence for this point, but I still sometimes feel like he doesnāt get enough credit. We all know the story of how he got placed in BTS, but I donāt think people appreciate how damn hard he has worked to grow into this life. He was a college student, set on a completely different life with completely different expectations, scooped off the street and told to learn to sing and dance and look. at. him. now. Listen to that vocal range, look at the Black Swan choreography or the way he seamlessly joined the dance break of ON---he has worked HARD and I donāt think we should forget about this. Just because something doesnāt come easy to you, if youāre not naturally gifted, it doesnāt mean you canāt work to achieve it.Ā
Basically I just love Kim Seokjin with my whole heart.
Empathetic -Ā This word is the beginning and end of how I would describe his entire being. I think Min Yoongi is a very empathetic person. He sits back and observes, and heās aware of everything. You know when you first get into BTS, thereās always the stories of him being theĀ āscariestā member or theĀ ātoughestā or the quietest (especially in the earlier days of BTS, because can we just talk about how much happier he has been this last year-year.5?? How much more himself he is at all times? How much more comfortable??? We love to see it.) But I think his quiet watchfulness just gets frequently mistaken for scary or tough. In addition, his empathy allows him to connect with others in a special way, to acknowledge them and build them up (thinking of that one V-Live or whatever where Jungkook says something kind of under his breath---something about a past life?---and Yoongi not only hears him but turns to him and explicitly validates his feelings and thoughts, OR the times when he tells Jimin that he really likes his singing voice).Ā Ā
Protective - He doesnāt like unkindness in any way, shape, or form. He doesnāt tolerate cruelty or bullying. And letās not forget: he sees everything. Every slight, every intentional dismissal, every dig or jab, everyĀ ādiss trackā lyrics. Every single injustice. Now, he can stand up for himself (when he deems it appropriate, because I also think heās pretty good at picking battles), but his true force comes out when those he loves are belittled/threatened/disrespected. He is fiercely protective of those he loves.Ā
Emotionally Intelligent - Obviously, I think heās also just intelligent-intelligent, but I want to focus on this aspect for a moment, because I think this is a quality that gets overlooked in people in general. He is aware of the importance of emotions, both his own and other peopleās. Itās in the way he recognized that he and Taehyung were polar opposites and made a concentrated effort to understand him better. Itās in the way he unabashedly announces that they hold hands when theyāre arguing. Itās in the way that he insists that there is more to life than school, grades, othersā expectations. Itās also in the way he knows exactly how to make the others laugh, the way one of his sharp-witted comments or physical-comedy bits can break a tension or diffuse the moment. Itās all over every single one of his songs. Itās in the way he calmly handles challenges and has a unique relationship with each of his brothers according to their needs. He treats his relationships---with the members, the fans, staff, friends, family, whoever---with care and respect and maturity.Ā
Compassionate (read also: Cinnamon Roll) - Yoongi understands darkness because he has experienced it himself, and he will do whatever he can to make sure no on else suffers in the same way. He takes care of the people in his life, usually by doing little things or quiet things (think: the reason they call him theĀ ādadā of BTS). Heās not afraid to correct people when theyāre wrong, but he always manages to do it kindly. Heās also a complete pushover for the ones he loves: think of how he each member of the maknae line has a different but special relationship with him, think of how Jungkook can basically crawl all over him and hit him and annoy him and bother him and he never bats an eye, think of the way he showed up with chicken because he didnāt want Hoseok to be alone, think of the way he goes fishing with Jin because he knows his big bro loves it so much, think of the way he never ever yells at anyone when heās angry, think of the way he softens his tone when explaining things. Cinnamon. Roll.Ā
Straight-forward - Heās blessed with the ability to be blunt but not cruel. I actually personally really hate the wordĀ ābluntā because, in my experience, it usually comes into play when someone is explaining that their rude, offensive, and ignorant comment *isnāt* rude, offensive, or ignorant---theyāreĀ ājust a blunt person.ā But I think Yoongi is someone who is actually able to be straight-forward (a much better term than the dreaded b-word) without slipping into carelessness. He says things how they are, but, using his emotional awareness and intelligence, heās able to say it calmly and kindly. If youāve messed up, heās going to tell you you messed up---but heās also going to help you figure out the next steps and volunteer to walk with you while you take them. Heās going to call out bad behavior---but always remind you that he loves you no matter what. Heās going to critique the song you wrote---but itās going to be 90% positive comments and 10% suggestions of what could be better/smoother/more understandable. I also feel like he is someone who expects the same in return: he hates liars and has a low tolerance for bullshit.Ā
Basically I just love Min Yoongi with my whole heart.
Duality - Now, I donāt mean duality in the way you can compare his precious ray-of-sunshine moments to the times he absolutely blows everyone away on stage (though this is obviously a thing). Iām referring more to the way he can be both ray of sunshine and serious-business all at the same time. Like Jin, I think Hoseok chose an Idol persona (though I think his decision was prompted more by a desire to be uplifting and cheerful and our hope) and exists comfortably within those parameters. However, unlike Jin, I think Hoseok doesnāt mind if people see the other side sometimes, too. Heās not afraid to set down the bubbly-Hobi persona, even if cameras are rolling. Heās not afraid to be emotional,Ā whether thatās over-the-top happiness, or genuine overwhelmed tears. He can wear a flower around his face and make cute noises and then the next second he can snap at the maknaeĀ to not fool around near a pool so he doesnāt get his clothes all wet. Itās not an act either way, heās just both.Ā
Good judgment - Obviously, we know that Jung Hoseok is a hard-worker. We know heās dedicated his life to his craft, first with dancing and then with rapping. He can be an intimidating dance captain, someone who takes it seriously and pushes everyone to be the very best they can be. His work ethic is insane, and he never accepts less than his best---but, in comparison to others on this list, I think he is able to critique himself fairly and kindly. While he demands perfection, he doesnāt tear himself apart to find it. I think he has the ability to assess something or someone and come away with a fairly unbiased opinion.Ā
Comfortable - This is hard to describe in just a word, but I think he has a way of making people feel at ease in his presence. Even as one of the biggest superstars on the planet right now, you get the sense that he never wants to make people feel uncomfortable or intimidated or uneasy. Something about his mannerisms, his bright smile, his personableness, make him seem approachable. I think itās also why Namjoonās been known to say that BTS couldnāt exist without Hoseok, why Yoongi values his friendship so much, why Jungkook is constantly snuggling him. My personal opinion is that he was instrumental in bridging the gap that sometimes might have occurred between Namjoon and Yoongi in the early days; his comfortable presence eased some of the tension that (Iām guessing) may have naturally arisen between two of the greatest young rappers in the game when they were first working together. Hoseok just wants everyone to feel comfortable and at ease around him.
Kind - I think Jung Hoseok is just a genuinely kind human being. I think he is trusting and loyal, but also just the sort of person who will make it his mission to make you smile on a bad day. Just the fact that he chose to make his stage persona someone who is full of hope and happiness speaks volumes. Knowing his own personal struggles, he extrapolates this knowledge to guess how others could feel, and throws himself into the role of positive, happy, sunshiney, hope. Itās his kindness that motivates this behavior.Ā
High standards - This goes along with his good judgment, but I think Hoseok expects a certain level of competence from everyone around him, in whatever capacity theyāre working. Again, this goes along with his desire to have the entire group work on a bit of choreo until itās right. I think that, because he pushes himself to be the best and fulfill expectations, he looks for this same dedication in others (what comes to mind is that moment in some interview where Namjoon is struggling a little [cos English is the WORST, ugh] so Hoseok looks over at the interpreter likeĀ āwhat exactly are you doing, do your job, help him translateā).Ā
Basically I just love Jung Hoseok with my whole heart.Ā
Unbelievably intelligent - I know this one isnāt exactly shocking, but I still feel like it needs to be mentioned first and appreciated more. Namjoon is crazy intelligent, academically speaking. He thrives on the pursuit of knowledge, on contemplating and discussing higher concepts, on learning new things that feed his curiosity and his soul. While I also think this crazy-high intellect can sometimes hinder his ability to connect emotionally with people, itās also this exact quality that makes him so well suited for the role he has been thrust into---not just in the group, but in the world.Ā
Nerdy - Bicycling, bonsai trees, reading, tiny creatures, art exhibits. He is unabashedly and desperately passionate about the things he likes. He isnāt afraid to love something just because he loves it. He goes all-in on things that heās interested in, whether theyāreĀ ācoolā or not. His curiosity pushes him forward, needling him to learn everything he can about things heās passionate about. He sinks himself into these hobbies wholly (think: carrying a book or two with him everywhere so he can get some reading in, visiting as many art museums and exhibits as possible on days off, making cutesy noises at stingrays and scooping teeny-tiny crabs out of the sand to tell them how beautiful they are).
Macro-focused - He strikes me very much as the sort of person who loves to talk about concepts and ideas and philosophies in great terms. He loves clever wordplay, he likes to reflect on his place in the universe, he wants to discuss the complexities of life and human nature. His quick-mind devours these topics, and I can imagine he could sit for hours with you debating philosophy and discussing art. On the flip side, though, I think he isnāt so good with minutiae---and byĀ āminutiaeā I mean everything from being more aware of his physical surroundings to dealing with personal things. For example, I think heās brilliant when he discusses happiness and hardship and joy and pain and love and humanity in the songs he writes...... but heās not exactly the first person you would go to if you were having a tough or emotional personal time. Donāt get me wrong: obviously he cares about the people in his life, he cares about people in general---but sometimes all you need is a hug and pat on the back to encourage you and Namjoon would instead launch into the greater implications and consequences of human nature in an attempt to help you feel better.
Logical - I know this seems like a given, but while I think others on this list are more emotionally-intelligent, I think logic is one of Namjoonās greatest strengths. For example: if another member is crying or upset, Jimin would notice theyāre upset and immediately go and hug them and wipe their tears away; Namjoon would notice theyāre upset and immediately look for the source of the problem. Once identified, heād take the next steps to rectifying the problem, because logic dictates that if the problem gets solved, then the other member would be happier. If there was nothing to rectify, heād attempt to comfort them with cold, hard facts. (Iām thinking about that time when Jungkook got upset because he felt like he messed up his performances, and Jimin immediately hugs him and comforts him and tells him he was great, while Namjoon assesses the situation and starts talking about how he himselfĀ actually, objectively messed up, so thereās no logical reason for Jungkook to be upset right now.) He dreams and enjoys literature and the arts---but when it comes to handling practical, inter-personal issues, heās much more comfortable with logic.Ā
Vibes - I really didnāt have a good word to describe this thought of mine, so let me just get right into explaining: I think Namjoon is, generally speaking, one of the smartest people---if not the smartest person---in the room. Heās aware of this fact without being arrogant about it, but it is the truth. Because of this, I think heās frequently called on to explain things, to expound on them, to teach or interpret or decipher. I think he enjoys this role, because he loves talking about things heās passionate about (see above: nerdy)Ā but sometimes...sometimes I think he just desperately wants someone he can vibe with. Someone who can match his level intellectually. Someone whom he doesnāt have to teach. I think he is over-the-moon ecstatic when he meets someone he can vibe with in any way---whether thatās intelligence-related or passion/hobby-related. I donāt know, I just sometimes feel like he chooses to spend his personal time with people who can match him in some way, whom he can vibe with.
Basically I just love Kim Namjoon with my whole heart.
Caring - For me, Park Jimin starts and ends with this characteristic. He cares. A lot. About a lot of things. He cares about his brothers, he cares about his family, he cares about his friends, he cares about ARMY, he cares about music, he cares about his dancing, he cares about fashion, he cares about how heās perceived, he cares about doing his very best, he cares about the future generations, he cares about those who are less fortunate than him, he just cares so much. Along with Yoongi, I think he is incredibly empathetic. How many times do we see him basically sprint across a room or a sandy beach or a campsite or a stage to get to an upset member? He reads peopleās emotions and has a natural instinct to take care of them. Like anything, though, I think his biggest strength can also be a great weakness: sometimes he cares too much. How many times has he worked until his body is covered with pain patches, until his feet bled, until he almost passed out? All the weight he lost, because he cared about his appearance? How hard he worked at beingĀ āhardcore, manlyā Jimin, because thatās what he thought people cared about most? All the times he cried after a tiny mistake, because he cared about being perfect, because he cared about othersā perception of him? Park Jimin cares so/too much and itās one of the most defining things about his personality.Ā
Social Intelligence/ėģ¹Ā - One thing I love the most is how he has such a unique relationship with each one of his brothers. Now, obviously, every single combo in Bangtan is different and unique and special. But I love watching Jiminās relationships with the others so much, because heās so aware of what they need. Truthfully, I think Jimin is hyper aware of others in general. If youāre trying to sneaky-cry at a crowded party, Jimin is the type of person who would somehow appear at your side, ready to help you feel better. His empathy and sensitivity allow him to assess what each individual needs the most from him and act accordingly. He knows Taehyung should never be left alone when upset, knows that if Jungkook is actually crying then something is very wrong, knows that Leader RM sometimes needs to just be his one-year-older hyung Namjoon, knows exactly how far he can push Yoongiās buttons, knows to laugh at Jinās dad-jokes (especially when theyāre for the benefit of the group), and knows that Hoseok needs to be reminded how much cohesiveness he provides the group in general.Ā
Self-CriticalĀ - All right, I feel like this one might be a little controversial, so hear me out. Like I mentioned earlier, he cares a lot, and part of that translates into caring about himself---caring about his achievements, his performance, his appearance. Itās partly the classical dancer in him and partly just his personality. He wants to do and be his best always. But.... I do think that he has learned to be much kinder to himself over the years. Gone are the days of starving himself to get rid of his cheeks, the tearful breakdowns after a single missed step in a performance, the acting outside of his true personality because he thinks thatās what heās supposed to be. I think we now very much see a Jimin who has come into his own, who has accepted himself for who he is (including his flaws), who has embraced every part of him. This doesnāt mean that I think he never has to fight the nagging voice in his head, or struggle with insecurities, or swallow down the urge to berate himself after a less-than-perfect performance---he still expects the best out of himself, still wants to beĀ the best. I just think heās found a way to critique himself without absolutely tearing himself apart.Ā
Cunning - Yet another word that looks and sounds derogatory, but isnāt really in this context. Like a lot of other empathetic, sensitive, socially-intelligent people, knowing exactly what people need and are feeling also allows him to know weaknesses. Weaknesses he would never exploit---unless he wanted to. I actually donāt think we see much of him using othersā weaknesses against them, but in my opinion, this quality is linked to two of his other quirks: 1) his talent and complete lack of guilt for cheating at games and 2) his penchant for pettiness. I donāt really know how to explain my thought-process here---not well, anyway. But I feel like Jimin is so tuned into the important things (so concerned about the important things) that little things, like cheating at a game, donāt matter to him much. And, if he can use his usually sweet and helpful and hard-working, honest self to get away with it, even better. On the flip side, I donāt think he enjoys or endures confrontation as much or as well as, say, Yoongi might---so he expresses himself in a quieter, underhanded way. (The moment thatās coming to mind is that one time they were at an American event and he commented, in Korean, about how unorganized things seem to be.) Jimin is the sweetest, most sensitive, empathetic little cinnamon roll---until itās time to win a game, or until heās feeling a little prickly and petty.Ā
Basically I just love Park Jimin with my whole heart.
Individualistic - Kim Taehyung knows who he is. He knows what he likes, what he wants, what he thinks. He is going to wear whatever he wants, paint whatever he wants, say whatever he wants, and do whatever he wants. Heās a person who seems to have figured out a long time ago what makes him happy and how to be his true self around others no matter what---and this something I greatly envy. If he wants to learn the violin, heās gonna buy a violin and play some scratchy Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on a hotel balcony---because thatās what he wants to do. If he wants to write a song, itās going to be in his style, the way he likes it. If he wants a really cool, avant-garde piece of artsy clothing, heās going to spray-paint it himself. If he has an opinion on something, itās highly likely that heās spent quite a bit of time forming this opinion---but once thatās his opinion, thatās his opinion. Thatās what he thinks, thereās no need to listen to others or change. I think this quality, this ability to be himself soĀ freely and earnestly, is both one of the reasons heās able to make friends so easily and be beloved so quickly (see: āBangtanās True Babyā andĀ āWooga Squad darlingā); and one of the reasons others (including the other members, by their own admission) canāt understand him well at first. I think it has brought many good things to his life, but has also played a significant part in some of the struggles that he has had. Heās precious, but also very easily misunderstood.
Not Very Outward-Sensing - Notice I very purposefully donāt go anywhere near the wordsĀ āself-absorbedā orĀ āself-centeredā---because heās not. On the contrary, I think Taehyung feels very deeply for the people in his life (see below: Emotional), but his ability to care for them is sometimes inhibited by his lack of outward-sensing. If Jimin is the king of ėģ¹/social awareness, then Taehyung is the absolute opposite (which is why it is unendingly intriguing to me that two of his closest relationships in BTS---he and Jimin, he and Yoongi---are comprised of one person who lacks this awareness [Tae] and one person who has all the awareness [Jimin, Yoongi]). He would never hurt someoneās feelings on purpose, but quite often heās just not paying a whole lot of attention to what other people might be feeling or experiencing. Heās not concerned about walking on eggshells, because he feels that as long as his intentions are good, nobody can be too hurt or too uncomfortable with him or his behavior (A great example of this is the infamous Spring Day Dance Debate from āBurn the Stage.ā In Taehyungās mind, he saw something that should be changed and needed to be addressed, so he called it out. It never in a million years would occur to him that the way he phrased it or the way he kept harping on it could be a source of irritation or discomfort to Jin. To him, it was a very black-and-white, clear-cut situation: something was wrong, he had an idea of how it should be fixed, therefore nothing bad could/should come of him speaking his mind in the pursuit of this perfect solution he created). He seems like the sort of person who, after accidentally hurting your feelings, would sympathize with your hurt and want to make it better, but focus more on the fact that he didnāt mean to hurt your feelings, so itās not really his fault.Ā
Emotional - I think he is very in-touch with his emotions, which can be both a good thing and a bad thing. For example, if heās upset, he wants everyone to know and acknowledge that heās upset. He doesnāt like feeling ignored or passed over, and where others might let it slide, heās not afraid to speak up about it (Iām thinking about the time there was a question directed specifically to Yoongi about being from Daegu and Taehyung immediately pointed out that he was also from Daegu, and kind of pouted a little until it was acknowledged). Also, although itās never been said explicitly, I think he is one of the members who potentially struggles with depression. He can take things very personally and to heart. But this is likely because he has such a big heart. He loves unabashedly and heās very vocal about who he loves---think of all the times heās said and posted comments along the lines ofĀ āPlease love all sevenā andĀ āPlease love each of us equally.ā He also can be very protective (thinking of that one Weverse post where he lowkey chewed somebody out for posting an unflattering photo of one of the others) and blunt when defending those he loves. I mean, he created a whole new word just to express how much he loves ARMY! When heās sad, he cries. When heās happy, he giggles. When heās angry, he expresses it. When heās disappointed, he doesnāt hide it. To me, he is a near-perfect example of someone who wears their heart on their sleeves.Ā
Contradictory - One of his most endearing qualities. He is not very outward-focused---but he bought a pair of gloves because he remembered that Jimin offhandedly mentioned that he needed some. He doesnāt read other people easily---but he (so far) is also pretty darn good at completing accurate Vibe-Checks for those who come in contact with BTS. He doesnāt always see as much as the others might---but he also notices certain things they might miss. The beauty of his being is that he can be both things at the same time and not seem out of place.
Basically I just love Kim Taehyung with my whole heart.
Confident Yet Perfectionistic - Now listen: when I say confident, I donāt mean that he never struggles with insecurities. I mean confident in the way that his whole life (at least his whole Idol life) he had 6 older brothers who encouraged him to try and do anything he wanted---and then supported him no matter the outcome. Being raised in an environment like that, where youāre encouraged to try things, where you have people who love you constantly praising your efforts and providing a safe space for you to fail, you gain a certain amount of confidence in your abilities, in yourself. I think this is actually a big part of the Golden Maknae moniker: yes, I think he is the type of person to whom things may come quite easily and who is naturally skilled in several areas---but itās also a little easier to conquer new things when you have years of encouraged-successes under your belt. He has gained a confidence in himself over years of trying and working his tail off and eventually succeeding; he knows he can do anything if he works at it enough because heās always been able to do everything he works at. Where the perfectionistic aspect kicks in especially is this: there are a lot of people who have a natural affinity for lots of things. There are lots of people who can pick up something new and be decent right away (I honestly think Taehyung is another person like this, someone who can pick new things up pretty easily)---the difference is that Jeon Jungkook is the type of person who takes that natural affinity and runs with it. Heās not satisfied with just being good at something; if itās something he really wants to do, he throws his whole heart and soul and self into it. In my opinion, this sets him apart from people who could be consideredĀ āJack of All Trades, Master of None.ā He trusts his process and uses it to be the very best he can be in whatever he does.
Introverted -Ā Obviously heās not the only introverted member of Bangtan, but I do think that his specific life experiences require a little more discussion on this topic than the others. By his own admission, his childhood ended really early. He didnāt focus much on school because he was focused on his career; he never got to have the typical high school experiences most of the others had. At an incredibly young age he was thrust into a totally different life that required being in the spotlight---and while this definitely brought unique challenges, he loves his life as a musician and performer. I think out of all BTS, Jungkook especially lives for performing. He lights up on stage and is at his absolute happiest when performing (and performing well). And yet none of this changes the fact that he is absolutely an introvert, someone who needs to recharge with just a little alone time. Alone time. Not easy to achieve when you live in the same tiny dorm with 6 other boys. Not easy to achieve when you are constantly surrounded by brothers, staff, instructors, producers, cameras, and fans.Ā Ā
Maknae - I canāt explain this well, I know I canāt, but it just is such a huge part of him that I feel like I need to try. In so many ways, Jungkook is a typical baby of the family. Itās evident in the way that he unabashedly idolizes his Rap-Mon-hyung. In the way he constantly cuddles and sniffs and snuggles Hoseok. In the way heās not afraid to pester Yoongi or tease Seokjin. He also seems like someone who is much more of a fixer than a listener; meaning, if you go to him with a problem, heās going to be focused on how he can fix the situation, not on just listening and sympathizing/empathizing with you, a trait that I feel comes easily to babies of families (not that *all*Ā youngest children have this, mind you) because theyāre typically not the ones confided in, so if something is brought to them they want to help make it right (massive generalization, I know, donāt kill me). As discussed above, heās also confident in himself because heās been raised with older siblings who have always told himĀ āyes, you can.ā Heās just Baby in all the ways that stick with a person even as they grow older.Ā
Trusting - Jungkook strikes me as the sort of person who trusts fairly easily---and, more importantly, unshakably. He has no problem admitting to millions of ARMY that he ripped his pants on stage or V-Living while drunk (I donāt care what he says, babyboy was at least a little buzzed) because he trusts us. He could easily follow Namjoon (or any of his brothers) to the ends of the earth. He takes every opportunity to speak earnestly and wholeheartedly about how much he genuinely loves ARMY, because he trusts that that love will be returned.Ā
Basically I just love Jeon Jungkook with my whole heart.Ā
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