Hello, Bang Chan–nim.
In this post I truly want to express my gratitude for every single smile, that you give us♡

Thank you for every smile you share with us, for every second of your time, for every song you write even when you sacrifice your sleep, and for every moment where you put a piece of your soul.

When life gets really hard and I feel like giving up, I always return to your voice, your words, and your smile. In my darkest moments, you have been my shoulder to lean on and the one thing that keeps me holding on.

You’ve become my personal sun, my source of strength and warmth. And one day, I sincerely hope to meet you in person to finally say all of this face-to-face and give you all my gratitude and admiration.
And please, never blame yourself for the things life makes you go through. The path of an idol is never easy, and being a leader makes it even harder. You are the kindest, most wonderful person and leader with the most beautiful heart, even if I only know you through a screen.

Of course, you may have your own dark sides, your own heavy moments you don’t wish to show on camera. And I know that in those times, no words from strangers can truly comfort you. I don’t expect them to. I don’t even know if you will remember these words after reading them once.

But I just want you to know that somewhere out there, in places you haven’t yet been, there are people who lovingly protect your name—who cherish it and cheer for you even at the smallest mention of you.

Please always remember that it was you who built this group, that despite all the hardships, falls, and anxieties, you never gave up. And because of you, millions of hearts around the world now feel that they, too, can make it. They feel that they are special.

Because the best is yet to come.