Let me just say this, even though my page has become a multi-fandom account, I started this tumblr in love and appreciation for Monsta X. They were the first band I ever supported with my heart and soul and through thick and thin. I was there during their pre-debut days and have supported them ever since. I saw the days when MX was not fully complete, I saw when Changkyun entered the competition and the boys were initially against it, it look were there are now. There are family and will always be family. They are brothers within themselves after years of sticking and being together and we, Monbebes, are their family.
I remember when I first started this account, I wasn’t so in touch with the fandom and was so foreign to the whole concept of being in one. But over the years, I’ve gained so much help, love and support from my fandom/family, it means so much to me and I wouldn’t trade it for anything else. Because of that, I remember doing a project with another friend of mine on this platform was an appreciation project for the boys where we’d collect letters from fans all over the world and sending it to the boys. The project has been done and sent and it was such a successful project it makes me happy to know how loving and supporting this fandom is. We have been together to thick and thin and we will support our boys no matter what. I was lucky enough to see them during their We Are Here tour/concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia a few months back, and I hope that that isn’t the last concert with OT7 together. And it won’t, we will try everything in our power to make it that way. We will be the first fandom in history to bring an artist back into a group, so please let’s try and support eachother during this journey!
These past few weeks have been hell in the Korean music/entertainment industry ever since Sulli’s untimely passing. Everything has become a downfall and the trust between fans and the companies have been very slim. I was already heartbroken about JYP’ Stray Kids’ Woojin leaving and when I heard about Wonho and the controversy, it deeply saddened me even more. All these words, drama, controversies are not only hurtful to him but hurtful to us, Monbebes, too.
Now, the situation with Wonho is suspicious and personally, I don’t believe Han So Hee and her girlfriend one bit. Even though, Starship is planning to sue the two for such malicious comments on the media. I believe the company should have supported and been by Wonho’s side since the beginning when all these issues unraveled. Han So Hee has been in numerous controversies in the music industry destroying various artists and companies for things that might or might not be true. So, her words should be taken with a grain of salt sometimes, and if things are true, such things must be investigated first before coming to such hasty conclusions. I believe that Wonho did not do anything wrong and deserves to have proper justice for such malicious comments made about him. The public, media and the client have made such comments making him look disagreeable and such actions upon theses individual must be done. Also, the media should not be trusted sometimes and you have to question their words as they can be manipulated, fabricated and downright negative in order to paint a certain picture. As a media student in university, I’ve been taught that the media should not be completely trusted as it is easier to create and gain attention to fake news and articles rather than an article with facts, evidence and truth. So please be cautious with what you see, hear or read online or in the public sphere. Now, Wonho deserves support not only from the fandom, but also his company as he is their artist and they should be taking care of him.
I’m so happy to see on social media how one of the most quiet, calm and unproblematic fandoms has come into the light to support their artist no matter what it costs. I’m happy to see KMBBs protesting outside the building hoping it will change the companies mind, I’m happy to see IMBBs online on social media showing their support and shining lights on issues that should be addressed upon, I’m happy to see CMBBs doing a project where they hang up posters and flags on the lane where Starship is, but I’m mostly happy to see different idols and fandoms coming as one to support and rebel against what was once a taboo in SK. Seeing people support eachother side by side is heartwarming and it makes me a proud Monbebe.
I know I haven’t been active in years and I’m sorry. I dealt with mental issues, loss in my family/bereavement, and problems in university. But looking at the things and problems happening in the world and passion that I care for (the Korean Music Industry), I will be coming back to support the band that I created this account for and helping anyone in need of help and support. If you need to talk or let anything out, please feel free to contact me through DMs on this account or any other social media accounts that you can find my blog. I will be coming back to support not only Wonho but to support you guys too 💕