@e-Enoch, What I see, group dynamics and power structure-wise
Namjoon: Bang realized his creativity and potential was phenomenal, so he was the first one snapped up with a promise of being the “leader”. He’s actually the main creative workhorse with Yoongi. also his ability to translate automatically cast him in some sort of leader capacity
Hoseok: The true leader/authority figure and handler of Maknes. Talent wise, he is also an all rounder. Very valuable business wise. He’s also the most wealthy, and that is not by accident. Feel like he will hang on until the bitter end.
SG: producting/creativity workhorse with RM. He knows many people in the producing and post-production world, so he’s an asset with those connections. Not the wealthiest, but an extremely shrewd businessman. Very focused on earning and achieving acclaim.
Seokjin: Trained to trade on his looks. Also, a very savvy businessman. I think he removes himself somewhat from the others by virtue of his age and preference to be around older friends or by himself playing games. I think initially he was expected to handle the maknae, but couldn’t handle a boss role and was better as goofy older brother Definitely knows how to turn his fame/stage persona/smoulder/ayego “on and off” in an instant. Keeps firm boundaries against parasocial stuff.
Jimin: initially started out as a very passive, robotic company, trainee. I do believe he has been sexually exploited by executive higher-ups in the company. I think BSH drilled on his perceived “shortcomings “(weight, looks, dancing, body) resulting in very poor self esteem and destructive habits rendering him passive, obedient and trapped. While I think Hoseok has developed friendships out of necessity with the others, Jimin truly is friends with the others in a reciprocal way.
Taehyung: Agree on the non-conformist. Possibly neurodivergent or high functioning autism. I think he was one of the ones who wanted to leave, and will be the first one to actually leave. I believe his album release was a not so soft launch of his bisexuality. He has a very Artistic temperament, frustrated with the limited options, presented by big hit. He also does not tolerate Parasocial garbage from fans.
Jungkook: In many ways, I feel like he never had a chance. He was, by all accounts, literally parented by the big hit machine and BSH/ the other six members. His perception of fame/success and the priority he gives it is very tied to these early events. I think he possibly was also perpetrated. He feeds into parasocial relationship, Because he was trained too so young and has received such reinforcement for doing it. I’m hoping his military experience is allowing him to develop some independent problem-solving skills and practice with handling adversity and situations with more privacy.
They are all super talented guys, with a needle in the haystack success story. It’s too bad that the idol system won’t change anytime soon because the money is just too good to consider respecting and preserving the humanity of the artists themselves.
