A few thoughts… I have only watched the Yet to come MV twice, I just couldn’t watch it more than that, I felt too sad, with all those elements semi-buried in the sand on the desert, them leaving on the school bus at the end. It felt too much like farewell . For the same reason, I had never watched this Festa 2022 video until now. So close to reunion, I thought the time had come. I know it must feel different from watching back then. But I found it so beautiful to see them talking about going solo in order to find their individual colours, so that they would be stronger and more mature as a group when they would be reunited. So heart warming, all the conversations about their new homes, out of the “ Neverland” in which consisted that apartment. That’s exactly what has been unfolding before our eyes for the past months. What really strikes me on the video is the fact that they apologize over and over for being tired, for being exhausted, for needing a break. Yoongi speaks about young artist coming to him for advice, and It made me think of Snooze, which he wrote for such young artists, telling them that it’s okay to feel tired, it’s okay to rest. Namjoon and Jimin feel guilty for “ letting Army down”, because they weren’t going to keep working the same way for a while. But did they take a rest? No they didn’t! To be able to provide Army with so much material during enlistment, I can only wonder the amount of work and unslept nights required! I remember a woman on Instagram saying she stanned both BTS and Harry Styles, and she was complaining about Harry Styles not having released any new songs in a year, while BTS kept “ feeding Army”. Is it really their role to “ feed us” non stop? Someone commented on her post that she should listen to HS’s old songs and let the man take his time. I certainly remember your previous text, Wallea, about whether Army really wants BTS members to be free or not. Namjoon’s tears broke my heart, but not because they were announcing the hiatus, but because they felt guilty about desiring a little bit of time for themselves. As I’m only human and also an Army, however, I can’t wait to see them together, feeding us with their art. I do hope, on the other hand , they will be able to find some balance in maturity. Happy Festa!
A deep and meaningful insight as always, Renata! I still haven’t watched all of the 2022 Festa video. I remember I woke up to see everyone panicking over it. I watched the brief clip of Namjoon crying and I instantly knew he had been suffering badly. Everything they said in the video (I have read transcripts) is what I already knew and feared—they were burnt out, they were apologetic for needing to stop for a bit. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to watch the video, I don’t think I need to. I think it was for other ARMY who needed the messages more than me. And yes, it boggles the mind that they “took a break” and continued to pump out music. Just shows how little room to move they have between Hybe’s and ARMY’s expectations—and of course their own, too.
Definitely. However I think you would enjoy it. Despite the crying and hesitation, it’s mostly heartwarming in my opinion. At least knowing they’re actually going to regroup, which wasn’t a certainty back then.
oh my god. this brought me to tears, as i read this, we are only a few hours away from Namjoon's et Tae's discharge! i cannot express how much i loved reading this, it makes me feel much less alone
A few thoughts… I have only watched the Yet to come MV twice, I just couldn’t watch it more than that, I felt too sad, with all those elements semi-buried in the sand on the desert, them leaving on the school bus at the end. It felt too much like farewell . For the same reason, I had never watched this Festa 2022 video until now. So close to reunion, I thought the time had come. I know it must feel different from watching back then. But I found it so beautiful to see them talking about going solo in order to find their individual colours, so that they would be stronger and more mature as a group when they would be reunited. So heart warming, all the conversations about their new homes, out of the “ Neverland” in which consisted that apartment. That’s exactly what has been unfolding before our eyes for the past months. What really strikes me on the video is the fact that they apologize over and over for being tired, for being exhausted, for needing a break. Yoongi speaks about young artist coming to him for advice, and It made me think of Snooze, which he wrote for such young artists, telling them that it’s okay to feel tired, it’s okay to rest. Namjoon and Jimin feel guilty for “ letting Army down”, because they weren’t going to keep working the same way for a while. But did they take a rest? No they didn’t! To be able to provide Army with so much material during enlistment, I can only wonder the amount of work and unslept nights required! I remember a woman on Instagram saying she stanned both BTS and Harry Styles, and she was complaining about Harry Styles not having released any new songs in a year, while BTS kept “ feeding Army”. Is it really their role to “ feed us” non stop? Someone commented on her post that she should listen to HS’s old songs and let the man take his time. I certainly remember your previous text, Wallea, about whether Army really wants BTS members to be free or not. Namjoon’s tears broke my heart, but not because they were announcing the hiatus, but because they felt guilty about desiring a little bit of time for themselves. As I’m only human and also an Army, however, I can’t wait to see them together, feeding us with their art. I do hope, on the other hand , they will be able to find some balance in maturity. Happy Festa!
A deep and meaningful insight as always, Renata! I still haven’t watched all of the 2022 Festa video. I remember I woke up to see everyone panicking over it. I watched the brief clip of Namjoon crying and I instantly knew he had been suffering badly. Everything they said in the video (I have read transcripts) is what I already knew and feared—they were burnt out, they were apologetic for needing to stop for a bit. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to watch the video, I don’t think I need to. I think it was for other ARMY who needed the messages more than me. And yes, it boggles the mind that they “took a break” and continued to pump out music. Just shows how little room to move they have between Hybe’s and ARMY’s expectations—and of course their own, too.
Definitely. However I think you would enjoy it. Despite the crying and hesitation, it’s mostly heartwarming in my opinion. At least knowing they’re actually going to regroup, which wasn’t a certainty back then.
I loved reading this! I can't wait to see BTS reunite!
I’m really interested to see what happens! How exciting!!
This is beautiful. Thank you
You’re very welcome. Happy Festa 💜
oh my god. this brought me to tears, as i read this, we are only a few hours away from Namjoon's et Tae's discharge! i cannot express how much i loved reading this, it makes me feel much less alone
Hello NamJoon. Who are you doing today
I love this 💜 You expressed what’s on the heart of ARMY in word form. Thank you 💜🥰
This was so beautiful…