hi, baby!!
before I get into the concert talk again (because nope, one letter was definitely not enough), I wanna say good luck with that new goal you mentioned on bubble 💪 even if it's something small and/or silly, I'm cheering you on~ you can do it!!! 😽
okay, now lemme pick up where I left off with a question that's been bugging me for a while, even more so now after seeing korean thebs' battle for tickets: is there a reason why tbz (and every other kpop artist tbh) doesn't tour south korea? 🤔 I figured that it was a matter of logistics, since a country of south korea's dimensions and with good public transport/railroads probably makes it easier for people to just travel to the capital for big concerts... but like, wouldn't it just be more practical to have more domestic concerts? especially since korean thebs seem to prefer "smaller" venues (kspo is definitely NOT small lol but you know what I mean) anyway?
that would benefit local fans mostly, yeah, but fans from all over asia attend the seoul concerts too, right? even from western countries too. so more dates + locations inside the country make sense theoretically, but I don't know how doable that is in practice, if at all... 🤔 and if not, I wonder why? instead of 3 consecutive days of seoul concerts wouldn't local fans like 2 days in seoul + 1 or 2 dates somewhere else, like busan, maybe? (and maybe it could be less draining for tbz as well because man, I'm always in awe when you boyz perform for +3 hours for 3 days IN A ROW 🥹)
that's just some random curiosity on my part, though. it's a topic I'm always thinking about in general because even here, on my side of the world, bigger/international concerts tend to be so expensive and rarely ever outside of the 2 biggest cities 😅 so kpop artists not doing domestic tours is surprising to me because like, in theory it could happen, right?
ANYWAYS 🤓 logistics aside, I have to make a correction!!! because in my last letter I only mentioned "thrill ride" when I was talking about the setlist, but I hope you know "lip gloss" is just as dear to me. in my heart those two are forever a pair for concerts, so if I choose "thrill ride" as a song I'd want to stay on the setlist, I'm automatically choosing "lip gloss" too 🌴🌊💋
speaking of that section, though, did I ever mention how CUTE that part in "whisper" was, where you and sunwoo came up together to the front? 🥺 seeing you perform "whisper" with a big smile made me smile too, you know? and during the dvd commentary, hearing the members praise you for picking up the choreo fast, then you saying how everyone tried to help teach you the choreo too - it all only made me smile even harder. my boyzㅠㅠ❤️
in the online concert we even got to see a closeup of you but I think the dvd didn't have that? or maybe I missed it? but that's another thing, were the dvd and the online concert filmed differently? :O I could swear it looks so different. not in a bad way! just different angles and cues. I think the online concert did a better job for closeups in general (we could see all of you singing your lines!) but the dvd had some gorgeous angles too.
I kinda... think they cut off a bit of the ending speeches in the dvd though? 🥹 or maybe they just trimmed the interactions with the audience... but cmon, I need to have a word with the dvd director, I wanna see the full thing! let us hear our boyz speak 😭 LOL
especially because oh eric, your ending ments... always the most lovely, most precious thing in the world to me.
and your family all being there too was so special, they really got to see how LOVED you areㅠㅠ and what a great artist you are, and what a beautiful, strong human being you have become 💖 I cry along with you every time... and I consider that a blessing, because you always remind me of how much strength there is in letting ourselves feel things wholeheartedly. thank you always, our energy boy.
here she goes again being all emotional BUT LOOK... it's not my fault, okay!! 😂😭 especially with a dvd like this.
one small thing that was a bit of a bummer? neither the dvd nor the online concert showed a closeup of you during your rap in "savior"ㅠㅠ which was INSANE btw, you doing that rap live?! it was SOOOOO GOOD 🔥 "savior" as a whole was incredible (again, I loved that whole section) and you doing the rap live just made the performance legendary. I just wish we had a closeup of you doing it 😭 I'm choosing to believe the cameramen were too impacted to focus which, you know. totally understandable. I would be #shook too if I were them lol
hilarious moment though: when hyunjae opened his shirt and everyone LOST IT 😂 not even just thebs, but tbz too because all of you dancing and laughing at the same time was so funny. an instant classic moment that we will still be laughing about in 20 years and that hyunjae will STILL be embarrased about in 20 years 😂😂😂
also need to mention that I loved the song arrangement for "russian roulette"! and that I love love love how clear and loud the microphones were, we could hear all of you so clearly! tbz's live singing was perfect, more than ever. and I said the same thing during "nectar" promotions this year but I really, really love your live singing, eric. I already love your voice and the way you deliver your lines, so hearing that with the confidence & energy you bring to the stage is twice as exciting.
ONE LAST DVD THING that was super sweet and I need to mention: during the commentary you were all so amazed watching the concert, I laughed at the comments like "we look like idols!", "this looks like a concert!" 😆💕 so much hard work and so much love went into that concert (clearly) that I hope it was as much of a happy memory for you boyz as it was for us, baby.
I think during that dvd commentary you boyz only watched bits and pieces of the concert, right? (or maybe I'm wrong?) so eric, if you haven't had the chance to watch the full dvd yet, I highly recommend it! it's such a good experience 🥰 and it's undeniable proof too that tbz really shines so bright on stage.
I really like seeing behind the scenes stuff because we get to see how things get made, how the planning process goes, etc. that was fun to see on the dvd as well! I like knowing you boyz had a say in how "zeneration" was made, and I imagine that must be the case too with "zeneration II", considering you and the other boyz have been mentioning meetings more than usual lately... 👀 if that's the case, trust your judgment! okay? because you boyz delivered an incredible concert last year, and can most definitely do it this year too.
and I'll use the opportunity to mention something you talked about on 동행 as well: baby, I didn't realize how much it weighed on you that this will be your first USA tour...ㅠㅠ in all fairness, I don't consider 2020-2021 because no one was touring, so those shouldn't count; the way I see it, tbz has only had 4 years to tour so far, with 2024 being the 5th year. and even so, you still already managed to perform there! and in your home state too 🥺
but I understand the frustration, and I can't imagine how painful it must've been for you... so I hope you can really enjoy this tour to the fullest and leave any and all regrets in the past. all the "what if"s and "if only"s in the world won't be bigger than the happy memories you make now :) ❤️🌈 right?
man, this letter is a rollercoaster of silliness and seriousness 😅 sorry!! I just *knew* this dvd would give me all the feelings and all the thoughts, and I wanted to share them now while you're hard at work preparing for "zeneration II" 💪 I'm sending you strength & wishing you a peaceful heart to handle all the hard parts of work right now, baby. you can do it! tbz can do it!! 할 수 있지?! 😽🫶
hope you're having a nice end to your week. reminder to stay hydrated! and hey, eric?
always remember thebs love you. (so much!)
소중한 우리 사랑둥이 에릭아 사랑해요 마니마니 💖⛵️
#5NO추: chihiro - billie eilish (I like the whole album but the lyrics are all kinda intense, this one is probably the most appropriate for a chill recommendation 😅)
-날루누나
p.s.: fyi, the new content with you, jacob and kevin may not get as much engagement from the international side of the fandom as it should, because many people (including many thebs) are avoiding engaging with dive studios' official videos/posts. just wanted to let you know :) 💛
you three look REALLY cute, though 😚 we love you!!!
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