hongjoong, it was a lot of fun to watch! i really loved hearing more about your hometown, nostalgia, memories from your past. you showed a lot of charming and refreshing energy too! the phone calls with your mom and brother were the sweetest. i've been following/supporting bumjoong for a while now and through what he's shared and what you've shared, and through the recent content together, seen the close connection as brothers. it's really precious what you have, and it always makes me smile to see the support and care shared between you and your inspiration. everything that has been shared with you and you mom is genuinely beautiful. she seems like such a lovely person, who also has a cute personality and a kind heart; the call here and the one on 1n2d really brought a lot of warmth to my heart. it means so much to see the amount of love you and your family have for one another. you talked about it a bit in your recent live, and you've shared things in the past that show just how strong of a connection you have. it's truly a treasure, and it says a lot about you as a person that you're consciously thinking about that, the kindness you've received, and rather than taking it for granted, using that as momentum to aspire to be the best version of yourself that you can be. there's a concept of "paying it forward", where the kindness one has received is then given to someone else. creating an endless loop of love and like ripples on water that spread farther than can be seen. from everything that has been spoken about and shown, i see that in your family, and i see that strongly in you. i just wanted you to know that there's a lot of admiration and respect for that. the quizzes and tests were a lot of fun! it was so cool to learn about those details, and it's so endearing how important it is to you, how much pride you hold in your heart. you know, i actually like original podongi; there's a distinct presence. a unique charm. it must be sad being voted ugliest mascot though. among the podongi's, do you think they're friends? maybe original felt lonely, so the others gathered. and since anyang used to be a vineyard, it makes sense to have many grapes together. these friends, perhaps they could be "✌🏼ineyard"? inspired a bit from your nickname. the stories from your school days are really incredible. even back then you were busy with so much. hearing about your accomplishments, your aspirations, it seems like you've always been running towards the future. whether it's with education, music, deep introspection, insights on life, you're always showing a vast inner world of thoughts. it's something i really love about you. it feels like having a light or a heartfelt conversation with you, even on familiar topics, would keep showing more nuances and layers; and when you get really focused, there's a distinct spark in your eyes. in a sense, your mind, your manner of speech, the way you express your thoughts and emotions and heart reminds me of a river. it can be serious and it can be playful. it winds around and meanders a bit freely, but there's always a sense of purpose, and it contains a lot of depth. it was a lively episode, but it also showed those various sides of you. i really enjoyed it a lot and hope you had so much fun! thank you again today for the beautiful light and colours you shine into the world! i hope it's a kind day ahead for you and that it can be filled with warmest energy. take care well! wishing you safest travels and best health. i'm so proud of you again, and i love you so much always! 🫶🏻☀️❤️✨️🏵 #ateez #에이티즈 #hongjoong #홍중 #larknotes