Thank you, Bro!
Being Seokjin’s fan made me realize that one person’s happiness (who is not related to me and who does not even know I exist in this world) is so important to me. I want him to be successful, yes. I want him to have more song lines and screen time, to be respected by his peers and members, to be supported and loved by the people around him. Yes, yes, and yes.
So seeing him last night (thru fan cams) in Coldplay’s Seoul concert made me burst with too much pride and happiness for him. Finally, he gets the poetic justice he deserves for My Universe. The Astronaut is now laced with happy memories. And the Seoul audience gets to witness firsthand the love, support and respect Chris Martin and Coldplay have for him.
I was not so into BTS yet when MU was released but I knew about the collective dismay of Seokjin-biased army for the 3-second line given to him. But last night, he had the vocal lines and the stage all to himself while being steered by Chris from one side to the other so more fans could see him up close. He ate. And he ate good!
Personally, this MU version is how MU should sound. I would have wanted them to release a single for this but Jin and Chris are not like that. This stage version is enough for them. Jin was so happy rocking the song on stage and Chris looked like a proud brother, brimming with joy at the happiness of his younger brother because of the gift he gave. Yes, this stage is Coldplay’s gift to Seokjin, just like how TA was their gift for him who in turn gave it to his fans as a farewell gift.
God knows I ugly cried when Jin sang The Astronaut in Argentina. Even when Chris was still introducing him, the tears already started falling. During the chorus part, I was already bawling. For most, if not all Seokjinnies, TA means heartbreak, longing, and sadness. Even before last night, I would always feel emotional whenever I would listen to it. Although Jin’s version of it after ME (Festa TA, Happy Stage TA) is already tinged with fondness for a past that is long gone, last night’s The Astronaut, with only Chris’s piano and Jin’s ethereal voice, was the happiest version for me. Chris’s fondness for Seokjin was obvious to everyone and he did not even pretend to hide it. Coldplay’s frontman was whipped for him at the get-go. The affectionate gazes, the tender hugs, the fond kisses – safe to say, Chris’s intrusive thoughts came over him last night – many are wondering what the 6 other members think, especially the youngest one. LOL!
Seriously, though, since his military discharge, Seokjin is even surer and more confident of himself. He has tried everything - from the Olympics to fashion shows, from alcohol business to rock music. When a member was harshly ostracized for drinking while driving a motorbike, Seokjin launched his alcohol business. In a world where nonsensical lyrics and visual performances are a priority, he chooses to become a rockstar. He seems not to care what people expect of him; he simply does what makes him happy.
His Happy era and his performance last night are a preview of what will still come for Echo and Run Jin Ep Tour. The leather jackets and smoky eye shadows are now out. Will he finally remove his shirt and show his abs? With Jin, anything is a possibility but for sure, he will still remain a Victorian man. The youngest member will go AWOL in a heartbeat if Jin shows more than his powerful forehead and milky legs. <Seven gunshots in 3D>
Whatever makes Jin happy, though, I am all for it. Looking at all the fancams and photos of last night, everyone could see that Jin is happier when performing. And with his idol on that stage, he is happiest. I honestly believe that Seokjin almost always gets whatever he desires - through hard work, sheer luck, Divine providence – because he is innately a GOOD person. My only wish is that he will have a life-long partner who will love him and treat him like the "princess" that he is. Like how Chris Martin and Coldplay love him. If not more.
Thank you, Chris, for loving Seokjin. Thank you, Jin, for being happy. Your happiness is our happiness.
