(Long overdue, I know... but I need to jot this down for myself...)
Two years ago, I would have never even worn red anywhere and two years ago, I didn't know 2PM.
It's been one and a half years since I fell hopelessly in love with 2PM. One and a half years of new experiences, new world, new friends, and new love. The catalyst for all of these changes is none other than six extraordinary men who have grown.
I envy the Hottest who have been there from the start --fighting every Coldest with the love and strength that parallels with 2PM's unending sincerity. They've watched --no... witnessed oppars grow from boys to men.
Six amazing, irreplaceable men...
Kim Minjun - you are one of the most talented, passionate, and wonderful human beings to ever grace the Earth. You love so openly and so bravely --be it your music, your family, your members, your Audrey, and it's wonderful to see. You showed another artistic side of you through the musical and I'm excited to see more and more of what you have.
Nichkhun Horvejkul - you know... I think about why I love you as much as I do a lot. Of course, nobody can deny your beautiful physique and smile. But despite all that, I love you because you give. You always give. And I want nothing more than to assure you that we're grateful, and that we're always on your side.
Ok Taecyeon - did you know that I used to think that you're mean? HAHAHA. You stand for so much --for your education, for your family, for your members, and I'd imagine that standing up for so much and for so long gets exhausting. But you truck on with your hand in your heart and your eyes set forward. Remember that you have millions of Hottests that are walking behind you, okay?
Jang Wooyoung - I know this year was hard for you. You stepped out of your comfort zone and even though you may feel discontent with the result, I want to tell you (as millions of people have) that you did amazing. Behind the smooth moves and the cutesy lies a hardworking guy who needs to know that he has nothing to be ashamed of and that we're always, always proud of him.
Lee Junho - you expanded so much this past year with your debut movie, a solo album AND a tour. It's wonderful to see you finding your niche and blossoming into the talented guy that you truly are. Your drive to pushing forward is paying off and I'm sure that we'll be seeing so much more of your growth.
Hwang Chansung - ahhh... my oppa bear. Out of all the members, I have grown to know you much much more this past year. You've expanded your wings and I couldn't be prouder. You're slowly showing the world who you truly are through your essays, movie, drama, and lyrics! You genuinely put yourself out there for Hottest and the rest of the world to see, and we're constantly in awe of what you're capable of. Your humility and kindness oozes out of your every pore and... just... thank you :)
And to my Hottest & 2ONEDAY family... thank you for guiding me through this madness of K-pop fandomhood and for making this world a comfortable, fun, and amazing place to be a part of.
I used to wonder... what was my life like two years ago, before I became a Hottest? And I always find myself having a hard time remembering how it was pre-2PM. But as I walk through the gate into my apartment, I realized... I don't want to know because I'm perfectly content with what I have now -- with six world class men to love and protect, and a Hottest family who are doing just that.
Happy 5th anniversary.
その心の空で
照らし続けてるから
忘れないで
ぼくはいつでもそばにいるよ
[I'll keep on shining on you
With my heart from the sky
Don't forget
I'm always by your side]
