I just want to share my opinion about the photos and posts here. I have to say I'm not a fan of this group but what really appeals to me is the fact that they seem to be enjoying their time together. Also, they have times when hardships struck them, when they're feeling emotional so I was blinded by all these things they portrayed. They have a lot of videos on internet and it feels like you're seeing them as if they were just your next door neighbor.
When I came across this thread all things changed. (Actually it was a video who made me questions everything about them.) I learned a lot on this thread, I think I grow as well. And I have to admit I only learn about the boys because of all the supporting date you guys brought because I don't make it a point to look up what they post online, the date of their new songs and I think everything about them online. I am naturally a lazy person (lol).
But when I saw N@mj00n feminine looks I found myself stumbling on this conclusion. Since most of our post are best on speculation and observation, we don't really have a grounded idea what's going on behind those photos and songs and it was easy for us to judge them based on that. The symbolism is strong and it's everywhere. But N@mjoon's photo struck hard, and I think he's not to be blame.
Let's take a step back for a bit and start thinking back when they first audition for this company. We know that he's smart and a smart person he will want to learn since it's something they crave to feed their curiosity. (I don't want to brag but I'm at that level as well.) I observed that a lot of books he reads were recommended by that bang-up pd, They both have the same interest, both are intellectual so it's natural that these people will want to share what they read and knowledge. But let's also consider that he was in his teenage years at that time, just because you are smart that doesn't mean you are not susceptible to dark agendas. N@mj00n begun his journey admiring this bang-up pd and religiously analyze all the things he handed to him (eventually shared that as well with the sheep armies, and consumed it like cakes on special order). And because he doesn't have faith on God, and never grew up in environment in which he could refer to God, God never stood a chance in the first place against this bang-up pd. He might have thought he was exempted with the things the other members put through since has the most influence within the group. He has the biggest contribution and have a good head, so it's natural that the management put a lot of trust in him. He thought he will never be put through in that light. But he thought wrong because he doesn't have the power to say otherwise. He's not the one who markets the products, they're not the ones who has the connection. And also, let's also question what's written on their contract. They might have contributed but they don't have the final say of the final product, it still subjected for edit and approval of what's really marketable at the moment. Because after all, they were just a nameless brats who are lured in by the promise of fame and money. They never considered of how much they have to give up to be on that level of fame. They never have the power we thought they have.
You can see the confusion in their faces, the exhaustion. They are losing their identities because they have to uphold what the management has to say of what kind of image they should be putting on. Their actions and words are already picked out for them. Even what kind of clothes are picked out for them. They never have much encounter with people outside of that circle because they are FAMOUS and might be at risk. Did it ever occur to you that they might take up their complains to the management but all their concerns fell into deaf ears. They weren't heard because they are not the one who have the final SAY. I can't point my fingers against the boys because they were so young when they entered the company. They had no idea what the future lies ahead for them. And right now, we see dolls being stocked on the shelves because that's what they have become.
I have more to say but I have to cut it short. Maybe, next time I felt sharing my opinion. I'm really sorry it's a long post.
