Just a quick thank you note for saying this:

https://www.tumblr.com/reflections-in-a-critical-eye/752204516635623424/httpsxcomtothemoonjiminstatus17972903063390?source=share

Admittedly, it weirds me out that things like this are celebrated by fans.

I don't celebrate it because of my own principles in regards to the military, but also because Jimin has enlisted because he had to, with no choice in the matter since the conscription is mandatory. Whatever promotions he might have during his service have nothing to do with the reason why I consider myself his fan. He could come the last in any hierarchy and it would be of no importance to me.

https://www.tumblr.com/reflections-in-a-critical-eye/752192695524589568/so-hybe-treats-fan-songs-also-differently?source=share

May i know what you think of this difference in treatment? I have seen solos talk about it but you know they can go to extreme with their biasness but i have never seen jkkrs talk much about the difference. They only say the comapny hates jm and nothing more than that is addressed. They never say jm is competition or any kinda assume but just comapny hates it so idk what ppl that love both jm and jk thinks of this difference in treatment.

Also did you notice that they put jk's solo logo on that song. I mean why put the logo for a song that's supposed to be for armys and festa.... isn't it his solo logo or it's different..

I think I've talked about differences in treatment of both of them in terms of label management. Perhaps last year, around the Seven release. I would have linked the posts, but I apologize once again for this website not being helpful at all.

Jimin and Jungkook have proven that they are the only two members of BTS with an actual succesful solo career in terms of popularity. I'm mentioning this criteria because it's the one brought to the front in every single debate/insult/you name it. So from that perspective, they are both doing well. The difference is that Jungkook's solo path was a BH project in collaboration with Hybe America, whilst Jimin's was not and took a more traditional k-pop direction. Which does make him a competition because his achievements have had close to zero label support. Does it sound absurd? Yes. But if Bang Si Hyuk wasn't happy with NJ and obviously prefered Le Sserafim, even though the success of both groups made him a richer man, then I believe anything is possible. It may be more subtle in the case with BH and the BTS members, maybe there's nuances there on a personal level, I don't know. I'd expand more on it if other text messages would be leaked. Until then, shall I say that it remains a bit vague.

It's clear that Jungkook's solo career in 2023 has been crafted folowing a very specific model, hence all the promotions and label involvement have been in accordance to that model. I would also want to mention that a concept such as fairness or equal treatment is non existent in such an industry. Perhaps the fandom at large was led to believe that based on the BTS idea of togetherness and unity and whatever meaning they have went for. Solo careers are obviously a very different thing in which a lot of factors are at play. From individual preferences, to financial aspects, to what is worth investing in based on possible returns, to perhaps more malicious reasons. Jimin appears to have gotten the short end of the stick with his first solo album, but nevertheless, has had quite a lot of impact. That's a remarkable achievement, especially when compared to a debut fully backed by the label. I don't know what the treatment of Jimin's second album will be like or even after he returns, but I do know that as a fan, it can be frustrating and as much as I still have some hope left, there hasn't been any indication yet that the situation will change. (Sometimes I wish I had been a casual fan, with no access to details or more insight, so I could just enjoy his music and that's it).

As to your last point, I did notice the logo. Regardless of its use or not, the song is for his fans and army, both words used in the announcement (the same as when Jimin released Closer to You, so I find theories on this subject a waste of time).

That logo is part of his brand, which is now under a trademark. If I recall, there was an application for this right before he enlisted. It is a direction he chose for his solo career and I personally don't have an issue with it. He is a BTS member and a solo artist and those two sides can be interchanged and/or used at the same time. To me, it looks like Jungkook chose to create his own brand in connection to his music career. At the same time, Jimin has done something similar. His dad is making sure of that with the ZMillenial brand, but in a slightly different direction. So far, I believe they are the only members of BTS who have done it and perhaps it's nothing but a smart business decision.

https://x.com/tothemoon_jimin/status/1797290306339066144?s=46&t=Cxchvsh3MXeKPwEwNLWqwg

im afraid jimin is doing too well in the military, please someone tell him to chill we need him back as soon as possible 😭 what if they never let him go because he’s just too good 🙂 we thought jimin was strong before ms now he’s become lethal!

You're a bit dramatic, anon 😂 Calm down. They won't keep him there longer than necessary.

Anyway, such announcements don't mean anything to me. I personally don't find any joy or pride at military achievements, especially in this case. I want his time there to be peaceful and to end quickly so he can leave all that behind and get back to his life.

Wait are armys saying something about JK's post?? I haven't heard anything about it. What I did see is an 18K liked post about how Tedros is saving us from Starbucks sponsorship of festa through his ambassadorship of that coffee brand he's doing. Isn't that amazing? Thank God he had the foresight to take that upon himself. I was thinking its so strange that a man who doesn't even drink coffee was it's ambassador but now I rest assured that he was silently anti-starbucks this whole time and is secretly plotting their downfall. He's a real hero.

On an unrelated and separate note, do you think brain worms are more common than we think? If a presidential candidate can have them, maybe they're actually present in a lot of people. One wonders sometimes.

There were complaints about him having time to use weverse to mention an album and missing the members and army, but not to say anything about the genocide.

He should have taken that trip to Hybe and post a dance video to Bam's IG account, maybe that way he could have easily gotten away with it 🤷‍♀️ Anyway, both Jimin and JK should take notes from the one who doesn't drink coffee, especially Starbucks, and his silent but effective activism.

And on your unrelated and separate note, I do think that brain worms are quite common and would explain the behavior of so many within the fandom. It's obvious that a check up is needed because if that's the case, it would help to not engage.

Alright, perhaps Armand does have rights

It's so annoying when I have to force myself to like or at least tolerate some characters so I can continue watching a series. Colin in Bridgerton is close to insufferable but I still want to watch the 18th century London version of Gossip Girl. Same with Interview With the Vampire. I never liked Armand in the movie either and I sure don't like him now.

It's so annoying when I have to force myself to like or at least tolerate some characters so I can continue watching a series. Colin in Bridgerton is close to insufferable but I still want to watch the 18th century London version of Gossip Girl. Same with Interview With the Vampire. I never liked Armand in the movie either and I sure don't like him now.

"'I have led a toothless life,' he thought. 'A toothless life. I have never bitten into anything. I was waiting. I was reserving myself for later on--and I have just noticed that my teeth have gone. What's to be done?'"

-Jean-Paul Sartre, The Age of Reason (1945)

John Waters and Divine on Letterman - 1982

Isn't it funny that the guys who are the most consistent with their fan songs (releasing not one, but multiple songs in the last few years) are also the ones that army can't wait to throw under the bus as soon as they get the chance. Jimin is awful for his donations, JK is awful because of his weverse post.

I know your stance on Rm, V, Yoongi, jimin and jk and to some extent jhope too but have you ever spoken about Jin? I don't seem to remember. This is mostly in fun but what is your opinion on him?

I think he can be out of touch sometimes and I'm not really into his sense of humor all the time, but I don't think badly of him. He's never been one that made me pay attention to him that much.

This hugging fan meet sounds stupid to me, coming from him. But I'm a hater through and through so take that as you want.

So Hybe treats fan songs also differently? Hahahaha.

If it's from Jungkook, it's announced sooner, there's presave links, there's post from Geffen and more.

Tell me something I don't know

Saw the festa announcement that jin is going to have events on 13th june, the announcement said as per the artist's request and i hope it is by his wish only and not this azz comapny making him work as soon as he's out Sooooooo taking into the event's consideration (it's kinda fanmeet too like U can hug him or hand shake) I'd love to have a kiss event solely for me from my boyfriend who is not writing me letters so the compensation is one kiss as soon as he returns 😙😚 how do you like the Idea? 😃

Well, aren't you demanding, huh? You think you're above all. A kiss you say? 🤡

I only want to say about Jin is that it looks like he made sure he's getting hugs from women for 3 hours after spending a year and a half in the military. I mean, add hugging and kissing babies in the mix, right? Like a politician. Kim "where is my hug" Seokjin I guess. They should stream this too for free so we could see who gets weird.

prince caught on camera during music awards

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