au revoir;

a ghost town • Mobile Writings

[jeontrack-blog]

This blog is now abandoned. 

The writer is still lingering around the tumblr realm, reading works by all of the amazing writers this fandom has, reblogging and shit posting when she is blessed with a bit of precious spare time, and still enjoys being the bangtan trash that she is on another blog of hers that she does not wish to put a name to. 

She wants to relay her out most gratitude to each and everyone that has supported her throughout her journey as a writer, and wishes to someday be back, when fate and time allows her to. 

Her works are still up for the reading pleasure of those who so happens to stumble upon this blog once again; but in no way are they allowed to be plagiarized, reposted, or translated for they are still protected under this license. 

The link can be found below; along with her farewell letter.

w o r k s  f a r e w e l l   l e t t e r 

[jeontrack-blog]

a u    r e v o i r

Hello there, As you can probably read by the title, this is going to be me bidding you all farewell. This has been on my mind for the past few months and of course it hasn’t been an easy decision to make. My blog has only been around for a year and three months and I have not been much active throughout, and I still wanted to see just how far I could go, but alas! my journey ends here; for now. I do not consider myself a big or recognized blog, especially as a writer here on this platform, and probably no one would even bat an eyelash that I am finally withdrawing as a writer here on tumblr; but I do not just want to leave without explaining why, especially to my mutuals and the 1K+ beautiful people that follow me, have read my writings, appreciated them and gave me support. I owe them everything. So first of all, I would not be able to upload anything for the incoming months. If you haven’t read my faqs, I am a senior high school student that already attends a health sciences med university and takes a specialized health allied, “pre-med level” strand of studies. You can only imagine how much my studies takes up most of my life to the point where watching kpop videos while on a three hour ride to my university is the only “me time” I have. There is no possible way I can balance writing/posting fics whilst studying. I am sorry but this is something I have to sacrifice for the sake of my future. Like everybody out there, I do have my own life. I hope you all understand. Secondly, aside from my usual constant state of writer’s block, I have lost motivation to actually type down writings I really want to write. And it is horrible because there are some ideas/plots that I come up with and absolutely fall in love with and I want to right them but I just can’t? Writing for this blog isn’t as enjoyable as it used to be, it has become a burden and I am honestly pressured to match everyone’s expectations for the writings I put out. I would still be on tumblr using another blog of mine, and would continue reading beautiful writings our amazing fandom writers put out and also continue being a trash for our boys; so in a way I have not left the tumblr realm all together; just the “being a writer” part. But who knows, maybe one day I’ll return and you’d be able to find my works floating around tumblr again, under another name, under a new persona. This, most definitely, is not the end; I have a feeling that I’ll find my way back again. Whether I would let it be known that I am Bey, the writer of the blog jeontrack, still remains as a decision I would embark on if ever the time comes. Being a tumblr writer has honestly been such a ride. Being able to share my writings was something that made me happy, and to think that even just one person enjoying them already makes my heart soar but to have more than a thousand of you?! Just. wow. I wish I could’ve celebrated such a milestone with you all, and I absolutely regret not being able to do so. So much had happened in this blog that I absolutely treasure. I found friends and people I trust, I even got the chance to talk and befriend writers I’ve long looked up to and had actually inspired me to finally make a writing blog of my own; and some of them even became my mutuals?? Like is this for real? Wow  I’ve learned so much throughout my entire stay on here as a writer, lessons and values that I’ll always keep in mind.  I have thought hard on whether I should deactivate/delete my account a day or two after posting this or if I should just leave it abandoned. And I’ve decided to leave my works up for your reading  pleasure, and for everyone who have appreciated them and had supported me. It is kind of like the little mark that I would leave in this platform. But of course my works are all still protected by a license. My leave does not mean you can plagiarize, repost, or translate my work. Please respect that. I am discontinuing my series Playing With Flames and the (only) fic on my WIP list as I leave. Thank you for being patient with me and I owe you my out most apology for letting you down.   Thank you so so much, I can never express the happiness you gave me and how much I am grateful for all of you. I love you all so much with my whole heart. And now for the last time, This has been Bey, writer of the blog Jeontrack, now logging out.  Under the cut are messages for my mutuals and people I hold dear, that not only became my friends, but had also grown to become my family around here.

So I wasn’t courageous enough to message each and everyone of you personally and I think I’ll just cry if I did.  To everyone in Bangtan Writing Squad. Do you know how much all of you mean to me? Do you know how lonely I was in here? You’ve all made me so damn happy and holy shit I’m looking at our gc now and oh god I’m tearing up because I’ll miss you all so so much. I’ll miss waking up and seeing messages from you all, I’ll miss how welcoming this network and it’s members was, how you all felt like my home on here. I was actually considering deleting my account earlier this year but it was postponed when I met all of you because you made me want to do well, to believe in my works, and I cannot thank you all enough for that. I’m sorry that I’ll be saying goodbye like this, I should’ve done better, I hope you guys don’t hate me. Lolita, Mocha and Icarus, my lovelies, I hope you guys are doing well. It’s too bad that we haven’t been too active lately, I could’ve spent more time with you  ;; I’ll surely miss our shenanigans so much and ahhhhhh godbhksva Lucy and Mak, my babies!!! Mak you’re such a wonderful person, never loose that kindness and positive outlook in life, I adore you so so much. Stay strong my baby. And Lucy hngggg I don’t even know what to say my words are failing me; I’ll miss you so much! Morgan, you seem under a lot of stress lately because of your work and I care for you a lot and I’d still probably worry and fuss about you even after I leave so please stay hydrated and don’t skip your meals. Please take care of yourself! Becca, Dia, Ate Ella, Karlee, Lex, Nell, Raven, Sky, Alex, and Yubin, such lovely people, I’m really going to miss all of you so much. Jacy and Nyx (Lucy too), thank you for being the best admins anyone can ever have. You’ve been so strong for  all of us and for this network. I admire you all so much. Euph, my baby, you’re messaging me on kakao as I type this and I want to fucking cry. I’ll miss this a lot. I feel like this would surprise you the most because we were just on the phone on call for about 3 hours, I actually really wanted to tell you but in the end I couldn’t. Please forgive me. I’m going to miss you so much my baby. Don’t hate me. I love you all so much, I will still be here tho, on another blog of mine and would still watch you and your works grow. I’ll be here supporting all of you. You make me so damn proud. I love you all so much. Thank you. You all have my heart. And lasty,  Jenn! I’m not sure if you’ll see this ahaha I might just break the news to you on SC later or just send you a link because I’m still scared. This isn’t really a goodbye for us since we know each other outside tumblr. But I apologize for not telling you about this. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to continue PWF, I’ve wanted to dedicate the last part to you. I love you so much and I am absolutely grateful to have you. You were my first ever friend on here. You’ve given me unyielding support and believed in me the most. I treasure you so so much. Good bye my lovelies. I wish you nothing but the best, both for your crafts/works on here and on your personal lives. You will always remain wedged in between every crevice of my heart.  

[mellonjin]

The mistreatment of Jin - a BigHit callout post

A lot of people seem to think that BigHit could never do wrong and know what’s best for BTS. They think BigHit and BTS are a “family”. Well it’s time to wake up..! BigHit isn’t any better when compared to big companies like SM or YG for example. They’re just as problematic like K-Pop companies often tend to be. The perfect example of this is how they’ve been treating Jin these past 4 years.

!! - a few of these facts are just borderline emotional abuse..

okay, let’s get started:

- Apparently Bang-PD walked around calling Jin fat???? wtf (this was 2013, before their debut and around the same time Jin went on a diet no one talks about where he only ate chicken breast for A YEAR.)

- And guess what? Bang-PD isn’t the only one who has called Jin fat: even his manager did. Fortunately they fired him because he was mistreating Jungkook.

- Jin majored in acting but in the House of ARMY, he got all the insignificant roles with basically zero dialogue. Yoongi even said Seokjin had texted him, shocked that he didn’t have any dialogue in the script. In the Making of-video he was clearly pissed: when the camera man said they’ll be filming Jin next he said “Oh, wow. Do I get to appear alone?” asdfghjkl. Jin was salty, but tried so hard to be positive. (he even avoided looking straight into the camera while they were interviewing him.. on the inside he was definitely feeling wronged.)

- Let’s be honest. BigHit could easily push him in the OST direction or debut him as an actor if they wanted, but no.

- Jin was once forced to perform even though he had hurt his neck in Kcon Paris. BigHit never made an official report about his condition… (it’s funny how they made a report about namjoon’s toe and suga’s ear but not this.)

- Now let’s talk about his LINES. Remember Blood, Sweat and Tears where he had to share his few lines with Jimin? That was the most unnecessary thing ever. (later in the japanese ver. they made jin’s voice stand out more than jimin’s. lol I guess even BigShit felt a bit guilty??) I’ve seen people trying to defend this by saying that it’s okay because Jin was the ~Main Character~ in the MV. But honestly, where is the logic in that? BTS are a K-pop group! Their voices are the most important thing about them!

- Jin is the only one who didn’t get a single line in any of the year end 2016 special stages (rainism: jungkook, as i told you: jimin, v, jungkook & class idea: namjoon, hoseok, jungkook… suga wasn’t there because of his ear injury.) He was just a backup dancer and nothing else.

- Remember when people were hyping up Spring Day because apparently this was supposed to be the song where Jin would shine… even V said Jin would surprise us all and umm.. well he didn’t.

- BigHit removed Jin from the thumbnail of Not Today MV because ????

- Speaking of Not Today. Let’s talk about this fuck up…

- *coughs* This was his only solo shot and it lasted about 2 seconds. Really. BTS filmed for almost 24 hours in cold weather and you’re telling me this is the only shot of Jin that was “good enough”. I don’t think so, because we saw the Behind the scenes-video and they were filming Jin quite a lot. They just didn’t use the clips.

- They keep telling Jin his voice is suited for ballads, but Butterfly was a ballad and he was once again the vocal who had the least amount of lines. (and some of them were not even lines like repeating “untrue” is.. not really a line)

- … so basically the ballad comment was just some bs excuse, let’s be real no one fits only 1 type of music. Plus here are some Bangtan’s slower/not hiphop songs I think Jin’s voice could easily be fitted in but he still got the least amount of lines: Spring Day Studio Version, Miss Right, YNWA, Just One Day, Outro: Propose, House of Cards, Coffee…

- Now the most recent fuck up is BTS’ cover of Seo Taiji’s song ‘Come Back Home’ and people are still debating whether Jin has ANY lines at all. The MV for the song was uploaded to CJENMMUSIC’s official youtube and their header was changed to a… group photo… of BTS… except Jin was nowhere to be seen. The fact that they forgot Jin is unbelievable and just plain disrespectful. No product should ever be released without approval and double check. None. And while we don’t know if BigHit had anything to do with the header, whose fault it is that even these other companies tend to forget Jin because they aren’t promoting him enough? This was not a simple mistake. It means that design and marketing teams from HUGE companies like CJEN don’t see him.

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[seokjinstae-moved]

in light of recent interviews, the seo taiji song being released and the last bts comeback i feel like there are a few things that some people need to understand and a few things that people need to stop saying about jin stans and jin’s role in bts. so, let’s start. 

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[goldengguks-deactivated20180705]

this is very important to read all the way through. supporting jin is a huge part of being an army; if you can’t support all seven members and acknowledge that one of them is being treated unfairly, how dare you call yourself an army and have the audacity to try to silence or blame jin stans. the only ones in the wrong here are bighit and people that tell jin stans to “get over it.”

if you don’t support jin, you’re not welcome on my blog.

[vankoya]

To further prove the point that there would be an uproar if this were to happen to any other member, remember when Hoseok did not have a verse in Spring Day? Not just solo Hoseok stans, but a lot of ARMY in general were outraged by it and rightfully so because if something is labelled as BTS, then all of the members in the group should have visible, active participation. Posts that tried to reason with the choice for Hoseok to not have a verse in the song were viciously shot down, stans of the other members were attacked for having an opinion on Hoseok’s lack of lines situation, and if anyone were to put the situation side-by-side with Seokjin’s who had practically no lines in comparison, it was basically asking for a live slaughtering.

But as soon as it happened to Seokjin in Not Today? There was silence, save for the very few posts alike this one that tried to bring up the exceptionally important topic of Seokjin being mistreated, but they were always met with comments like: “BigHit knows what they are doing,” and “The style of this song isn’t suited to his voice.” There was no amassed indignation, there was practically nothing at all because the fandom is so inured to the fact that Seokjin receives hardly any lines or opportunities as a vocalist not just in one song, but across their entire discography starting from debut. It is a matter that has unfortunately been accepted and now ignored by the majority of the fandom due to the fact that this has been occurring since day one, but when it occurs to one of the other members, chaos ensues because it is not considered “normal” since the other members have been receiving hefty amounts of lines and verses in all of their previously released songs, so to see them barely receive a scrap of a line in a particular song is not deemed an issue that can just be told to “get over,” unlike in Seokjin’s case.

Nonetheless, this is not a matter of attacking the other members for receiving more lines than Seokjin and rather it is a fierce attempt to bring awareness to the fact that Seokjin is being greatly mistreated as a vocalist and as a member of Bangtan Sonyeondan. Stop sweeping that under the rug because it sounds displeasing or you are tired of hearing it. Please, start appreciating Seokjin and stop making excuses, stop saying that his voice does not suit that song, stop trying to claim that his role is the face of the group and so that is why he hardly receives lines. You are not only pushing the issue away, but you are also indirectly taking digs at Seokjin that I am sure he would be extremely upset by if he were ever to read them. Imagine you are a member of a group only to see that the comments towards you say that your voice does not suit the music, that you are nothing but a visually pleasing face? It would be a horrible feeling.

No matter if it is an official song, a cover, whatever. If it is labelled as BTS, they cannot leave one member out of the equation. BTS is seven members, not six. Kim Seokjin does not deserve this. No member deserves this.

[ktaebwi]

I’ll try to make this as simple as possible for those who aren’t familiar with field terms, please note that this is only my interpretation from my knowledge and experience and it might not be 100% similar to Bighit and the design firm’s original ideas.

So BTS and ARMY got a new brand identity. What is brand identity? Brand identity is the identity, the core, motives and goals of the brand, basically everything that makes the brand itself represented in a visual aspect. Logo(s) are one of the most important parts of the brand identity.

This is BTS’ previous logo:

Why this logo no longer suits BTS:

• This logo is made specifically based on the meaning of BTS’ name in Korean, 방탄소년단 (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) taking the image of a bulletproof vest as the base • Technically speaking, it’s not really a practical logo. Too many small details lead to difficulty when used in small scale and used as strokes. • It’s created 4 years ago and the logo trend has changed a lot since then, going more towards minimalism (simpler logos). • Most importantly, it can only represent BTS in debut days. The bulletproof vest stands for “guarding against prejudice and oppression against the youth in their 10s and 20s”. But BTS’ success and achievement have far made them become more than that. They are not only simply defending prejudice and oppression but also offering consolation and hope for the youth as well as everyone else to move forward. This logo isn’t able to express that.

And so they changed BTS’ brand identity and not only did BTS get a new logo, our fandom, ARMY, got one too. (left: BTS, right: ARMY)

Why the new logo suits BTS:

“BTS’ new BI shows that they aren’t satisfied with the realities and symbolize their youth that is opening the door and stepping out in order to further grow, while their fanclub ARMY is visualized as the reflection of BTS’ youth that meets the members as they open the door. The meaning of the brand has expanded as a concept that merges the past and future. Since their debut, BTS has continuously expressed themselves as “boys blocking the oppression and prejudice that teens face” and have added that the meaning of “Beyond The Scene” is “youth that is not satisfied with the current reality and will pursue their dream without rest in order to grow”.” (Source: 매일경제 via Naver, Eng: Christie & Kylie @ allforbts)

• It’s a minimal logo design which has been the trend in the design field in recent years, with many big names changing their logo/brand identity like Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, DeviantArt, Uber, PayPal, even in the Korean entertainment industry, we have YG Entertainment who changed their brand identity 4 years ago too. These are all for the purpose of catching up with the trend and renew themselves for a fresher and more suitable image for the company’s direction in the future and current success. Minimal logos have more practical use when it comes to digital and print design. This shows that BTS is catching up the flow of the times and not caught up in the past. The design is also developed from BTS’ old logo (the bulletproof vest one), the negative space between two shapes represents the front zip of the bulletproof vest. At the same time, it also resembles two panels of a door, symbolizing the action of open a door to move forward to the future, to a new beginning of BTS. This logo is an infusion of the past and the present, the future of BTS, they still stay rooted to their base but don’t dwell on the past, they are not satisfied with what they achieved and will continue to go higher.

• When flipped 90°, the logo resembles a door with a source of light ahead, meaning that when BTS opens this new chapter, there will be a bright future awaiting for them.

• The logo of ARMY is a reflection of BTS’ logo. Here’s a simple animation to show how BTS and ARMY’s logos are connected:

BTS and ARMY’s logos are reflection of each other representing the mutual influence of us and BTS. BTS give us music, hope, determination, ambition, dreams, energy and happiness, and we too are their source of strength, the reason they keep developing themselves to get better and better. As BTS always say, BTS exist because of ARMY and we ARMY are also a part of BTS. The overall shape of ARMY’s logo resembles a shield, meaning we will be the one to protect and shield them against the prejudice and hatred towards them.

• Another reason why I say this is a great logo is because, there are many ways to combine these two logos together. Two of them are:

- When putting BTS’ logo in between ARMY’s logo, it becomes two shields. We are protecting, embracing BTS, but at the same time they’re also protecting us, together we double the strength. - When separating the pieces of each logo and arranging them vertically side by side, they become the symbol of a grand door, the kind of door usually seen in palaces and is commonly used to represent the Gate of Heaven. BTS and ARMY side by side will head to higher places with higher goals.

[tayegi]

Everyone is upset about the name change, and I completely understand and emphasize. I am also sad and nostalgic, having been a fan for years.

But guys, don’t forget that 방탄소년단 Bangtan Boyscouts is a name that Bang PD/BigHit Entertainment came up with. It wasn’t a name decided by the members at all. Just like Suga became Agust D, and Rapmonster became RM, BTS is changing and adapting. 

Unlike most companies in kpop, BTS has an incredible amount of leeway and say in their creative decisions. The members have always expressed their embarrassment with their official group name. And this new name change– though it’s jarring for all of us, it’s what they want. 

For the first time, they’re calling the shots as much as their company, designing concepts that suit them, writing lyrics, composing music, etc. And no matter how much I miss their old name, I think this is incredible. 

We are slowly beginning to see the boys as who they actually are, beyond the concepts that their company has imposed upon them. And we should be so thankful for this. We don’t love the fictional images BigHit has created for the boys, we love the boys themselves. And this feels like we’re one step closer to understanding them more fully. We’re meeting them halfway. 

It’s normal to feel sad after such a drastic change. But I hope you’ll all feel happy with time :) 

[jeontrack-blog]

I don’t usually post things like this on my blog but the new logos got my heart warm and my whole soul shookt.

Remember how they never once hesitate to thank us and say that without ARMY they wouldn’t be where they are now, doing what they love the most? I feel like Bangtan’s logo is a closed door that symbolizes their dreams and goals that they wish to "open"/ to reach or to achieve. And us ARMY make it possible, the ones to “open doors” for them. Thus the transition of the door opening into the “light” that then becomes ARMY’s logo.

Because BTS and ARMY are always hand in hand, beautifully flying with our wings as one.

[shrimplydelicious]

“I’m finally going to write! I have a great idea!”

[jeontrack-blog]

Interviewer: So your band has seven members?

Seokjin: No, no, no. Our band has six members.

Seokjin: And one meme-ber.

Jungkook: Sup, bitches.

[jeontrack-blog]

I just found your tumblr acc and your writings are amazing! are u going to continue playing with flames?

Hnnngggggg thank you so much my lovely! ;;;; It makes my heart all warm knowing that you’ve read and appreciate my works ♡Oh and please refer to this or my FAQs! 

[jeontrack-blog]

I wouldn't say I'm ashamed of this fandom, but certain people make me sad. Wale using BTS for fame? Other artists won't want to collaborate with them. And the Japanese actress? "Stay away from Jimin." The members aren't our possession, they are human. They will al fall in love one day it's so upsetting to see these celebrities hated on because people are so possessive . And there is no reasons to bring down other groups. It al comes down to respect and it makes me upset. -Young Aussie anon

YES PREACH BABE!

I am absolutely proud of what our fandom has achieved for the boys, but we have to remember that all their victories, awards and where they are now, are fruits of their own hard work and passion and that they in no way owe us anything. They were never ours to begin with and sometimes it’s needed to have reality checks once in a while just so people can remember their place. it may hurt but hey, it’s the truth and there is no escaping it.And about the whole Wale issue, this post perfectly sums up everything I have in mind and more. And ohmYGHOD THAT ISSUE ABOUT THE JAPANESE ACTRESS WTH. From what I’ve read she literally just said that Jimin is her ideal type, so I don’t understand why people are making such a big deal out of it and sending her hate.

Like you said, it all comes down to respect. Respect not only for our boys and our fandom, but also for other groups, fandoms, and artists; may it be korean artists, japanese, asian, western, or whatever race they may be.

[jeontrack-blog]

in your prev theme there was an updates tab where you said there's going to be a soulmate or college au fic with jimin and jungkook? I can't find it now did you discontinue it :/

It is a soulmate!AU + borderline college!AU with Jikook, and no I did not discontinue it. I am currently working on it. There’s no container included in my new theme where I can post it, and I do not think I am allowed to tamper with the theme myself just to insert a container for my updates, that is why it isn’t on my blog. Sorry about that! I might make a post or a page for my current projects sooner or later

[jeontrack-blog]

Omg we are in the same house & I feel so happy about it I dont know why! luv the new color scheme btw :") house pride! --fellow slyth anon

Ayyyeee Slytherin represent!! and thank you sweet, I like how the new layout looks too ♡

[jeontrack-blog]

hey, the unpopular opinion anon again. i didn't mean younger that way but just how you had explained it in the previous ask. i know a lot of younger fans who are mature and supportive. it's just all about really disrespectful and judgemental ARMYs (i've seen this one girl on my twitter dashboard insulting other groups because bts is internationally popular and stuff i mean we should be peaceful with each other)

I’ve seen a lot of those in my twitter too and it is really saddening and irritating at the same time and hngggg. Us ARMYs make up the image of the boys and this fandom, so we should all really think before we do or say something especially if it’s on social media where thousands of people will be able to see it.Also @/15 year old anon who sent me the ask, hope this clears things up! :)

[jeontrack-blog]

I followed you a few months back but was kind of intimidated you to send messages TTTT but you turn out to be pretty nice in your answers hahaha Hope you have a good day :)

Oh I’m sorry if I appear to be intimidating alkjhslkhs, but I assure you that I am just a smol bean ;;;; I love talking to you all and it makes me really happy whenever you guys drop by my ask or inbox :)) I hope you have a great day too!

[jeontrack-blog]

On the previous ask they said younger armies were ruining the whole experience and I don't know if they meant young as in age wise, I'm 15 but I've been a fan for 3 years, I live in Australia and we tend to be known for a lot of diversity and I grew up with Korean friends so I was introduced to Kpop at a young age. Personally, I don't really comment on things I just kind of sit back and enjoy the content BTS gives us. Just because we're young doesn't mean we're immature

Hmm well I’m not sure myself if the anon meant “younger” as in age or “younger” meaning new fans or those that just recently entered the fandom. And I chose to answer it as “younger” as in those who are new and not about the age since it seemed to me that that was what she/he was implying in the ask s/he sent.But I do concur with what you’ve said as for me, being a fan in general has nothing to do with age. I’ve been into kpop at an early age and had my first fandom at the tender age of eight hahaSomeone’s maturity isn’t measured by mere numbers, I have friends both in real life and in the internet that are considerably younger than I am that are also fans, and I have no problem with them whatsoever.And that’s really cool, it must’ve been nice to grow up in a place with diversity :)

[jeontrack-blog]

☆ unpopular opinions! i do not think that i am alone though i believe that there are only a few who agree with what i am saying! basically i feel like especially younger army make the whole bts experience less enjoyable tbh?? idk if i make sense but i've seen multiple really disrespectful army insulting other fandoms and i can't identify myself w this fandom anymore. also most army are just over exaggerating about the popularity of bts and idk what i can do about this feeling?? 1

2 like i really want to enjoy bts and everything they do, i want to be a good supporter but i’ve seen myself drifting off in no time, anyway! i don’t want to bother you and i hope you’re having a great day!!!!

Admittedly, it is hard to give my own take and opinion on this because I feel like people will misunderstand, so I’ll do my best to word it out the best way I can and I apologize beforehand because I already know that this will probably turn into a long ass post.I truly understand where you are coming from, but it is hard for me to completely agree with you because I have seen “younger”/new ARMYs that are actually lovely people who do their best to support and love the boys, and I can see some of them already truly and genuinely becoming a part of our fandom. It is difficult for me to generalize the new fans because I personally believe that it doesn’t matter when you started being a fan, as long as you show equal amounts of love, respect, and support for both the group and the fandom; and of course the same amount of respect for other groups and their fans.But here’s the thing, I must say that right now the number of newer ARMYs who go about causing ruckus and disrespecting other fandoms is alarmingly huge and seems to take up the majority of the younger fans we have. I’ve also seen some where they just support their bias or only some of the members and completely disregard the rest of the boys, I mean if you check your twitter you’d probably see one right away, and that both concerns and saddens me. I think this is probably because some of them aren’t really ARMYs, if that makes sense. More of just “bandwagon fans” who decided to become fans of the boys because of their sudden increase in popularity. Which takes me back on what I said earlier about not generalizing the new fans, because we can never know right away if they’re really here for the boys and our fandom or just because BTS seems to be becoming the new “trend”. Let’s not be quick to judge.

As for you, I really do understand how this affects you because I have been in a fandom before where majority of the people were somewhat toxic, it wasn’t always like that but somehow as time passed it just became that way. I’m still a fan of that group right now but I just can’t seem to make myself feel any fondness for its fandom anymore and it did in a way made me drift off. And I am so sorry that you are currently feeling this way right now, my lovely.

I think the best thing we need to do as one fandom and as one family in regards to this issue is to guide the new fans. Make everyone feel welcomed and don’t be one of those who go “oh he/she is a new fan?” and instantly judge or look down on them. Be the mature one, educate them about how kpop culture works, especially if this is their first  time becoming a fan of a K artist/group. Don’t fight fire with fire on this one, politely ask/request someone to take down or delete their post if it so happens that you come across one of the new ones, or even old ones tbh, that are being disrespectful to the boys, to fellow ARMYs, and to other fandoms and groups. If they don’t stop and replied crude words to you then the next step is to block and report their accounts because honestly, nothing will ever come out of engaging yourself into flame wars with people like that.

Being a fan and becoming a part of a fandom that sooner or later becomes your family is all about love and support. Let us not make it a bad experience or memory for anyone. Let’s not make things spiral out of our control even more than it already has. 

And I think this is where I’ll end this long response for I have babbled on much longer than needed. To the anon who asked this, thank you for trusting me enough to share your opinion and feelings about this issue, I hope that my answer somehow appeased you and that you’d slowly find your way back into this fandom, if not and there are still things that bothers you or desire to talk about and pull out of your chest, then please do send me an ask again or go off anon and message me, I'd love to talk and chit chat with you! I wish you and everyone else who’d stick long enough to read the end of this post a great day. Love lots!