to ateez: good afternoon! i hope you could all have some good sleep in the middle of final preparations in these last few days before tour begins. today's weather brings more high temperatures, so i hope everyone is keeping cool and safe and in best possible health. though it's over twelve hours later, i still find myself struggling to fully convey my thoughts on the solo track previews. part of it is just that; it's such a small part of the full songs, yet there's so much contained within that short time, that i feel like i need to hear everything in entirety to truly appreciate as deserved. 'sagittarius' is the exception since it has been heard in full already, and i still love it, just as much if not more, the more i listen to it. each song is so distinct, there are so many little details to love within the composition of each track, and each (as much as has been shown in the preview) really highlights unique facets of each of your sounds and colours. even when there are additional layers and textures woven with the vocals, it complements the energy really well. it's different aspects of how an artist's voice can pair with the lyrics and instrumentals in producing to create that specific sound, and i love the range and diversity in showing each of your colours in such a cool and beautiful way. and this touches on another point: seeing all of your names in the song credits. of course it's to the extent that each of you wants to pursue more active involvement within that creative process; i love seeing that part of your artistry being able to shine. whether it's writing lyrics, composing, producing, or in anything else, there is something so deeply personal about being able to pour a part of your heart and soul into the very structure and canvas of a song and then, in this case, blend it with your own vocals. however much each of you wants to and is able to pursue these aspects further in the future, you have my fullest support and all of my support for all of your art and yourselves. i've lost count of how many times the preview has been listened through; i knew this was going to be magical, but being able to appreciate each of your voices even to this extent for your own individual songs brings so much warmth to my heart. i truly hope that every single one of you receives so much love and recognition for your incredible vocals which are such a cherished part of you. you all go above and beyond as artists, and that's felt so strongly here too. words fail to convey just how much you inspire, how much respect there is for you, how much you are appreciated. i can only say thank you, again and again. i'm so proud of you, and you have every right to be fully proud too. for all preparations, practices, for all of the details you're arranging and making sure is all set for the upcoming unveiling of your hard work, i send you all of the love, strength, and support possible. take care well and may every kindness follow you and be as a friend to you in every step ahead. sending you all of my light and all of my love, healing and protecting energies, and wishes for the very best; now and in every tomorrow blooming towards a brightest future. you've got this! fighting!!! i love you, all of you, so much forevermore. 💚🎶🕊☀️🌕🌟✨️🍀☘️🌻🫂🍵 -ari #ateez #에이티즈 #hongjoong #홍중 #seonghwa #성화 #yunho #윤호 #yeosang #여상 #san #산 #mingi #민기 #wooyoung #우영 #jongho #종호 #larknotes