‘Did I teach you to dream small? - K.H.J Happy birthday 🎂 to our darling, brave and loving Captain. I became an atiny just this year in April and though my best friend from highschool loved them since they debuted and told me all about them, ATEEZ had found me when I needed them. Learning and growing to love them has saved me from one of the lowest times of my life. I had wanted to give up my passion for music but because of them I didn’t. Because of Hongjoong, I didn’t.  So, to atinys dear, beloved Hongjoong. Your hard work to get to where you are inspires me everyday and keeps me from giving up. I didn’t give up on making music because of you. Your words of gratitude and your humility makes me cry. I hope we as atinys can show you everyday just how proud we are of you and all your achievements, and I can only hope to be as amazing and inspiring as you.   Words cannot express the love I have for ATEEZ, for Kim Hongjoong. I want to say thank you in person one day. It was surreal to have seen you live on September 16,2023. When I’m sad and am losing hope in life and my work in music, I go back to the day I saw you on stage and the words you expressed to atiny. I have so much I want to say but I don’t think words will ever be enough. Thank you for leading ATEEZ, for loving atiny, for your kind heart, your beautiful mind, your smile, your humility, your art and your hardwork. Thank you for your music. Thank you for being born.  Even when the day comes that I don’t pay attention to you as I do now, please also know that I will always be happy for the memories I’ve made with ATEEZ and will always look back fondly with so much love in my heart when I hear your name again. Happy Birthday, Hongjoong!   사랑해요 💕 I don't know if you'll read this but if you do. Thank you. Thank you for SO much. #OurCaptainHongjoongDay #넓은세상의중심_홍중이의_탄생날  #HONGJOONG #홍중