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Today marks 191 days since
I was one heck of an emotional mess when he took to Twitter and posted that picture of his freshly shaved head above for the world to see for the first time. (Sounds like I was being dramatic and overreacting, but you’re not wrong.) The entirety of my timeline was wretched for such a perfectly dismal day. That was when realizations came crashing in. We do not own him in any way, he had to go and he could go whether we like or approve of it or not.
By the morning of May 25, photos and videos of fans waiting out in the blazing hot sun at the training center started floating around. From young girls to women in their 20’s, all gathered on the ground byforming what looked like a sit-in movement to protest against the government’s policies, if you didn’t read their signs and banners showing love and support toward none other than Cho Kyuhyun.
Once Kyuhyun’s vehicle was seen entering the area, the fans began running after it. Situation got a little hot and chaotic as they were suddenly swarming around by the time the car pulled in and his skinny figure showed up in dark-themed casual attire and his favorite hat. The crowd was relatively well-behaved though, I don’t think anyone got hurt.
My already puffy eyes welled up. Those fangirls, mostly foreigners (non-Koreans), burst into tears and sniveled querulously. Not to mention those outside the gate who learned that their flying all the way from overseas to bid him farewell was of no use, that their efforts were going down the drain, for they couldn’t even see a strand of his hair properly.
His family and a few of Super Junior managers and staff were there, sans the members themselves, as they’d announced that there wouldn’t be a farewell party (not really a party, just members coming to drop him off and greet fans and the press who are present). It’s become an unwritten rule that only active duty soldiers got such a thing in the group and you know why.
General public has always associated public service with a special treatment which privileged people like famous celebrities, rich businessmen and other powerful figures often pull some strings to get into. In these people’s eyes, doing public services, or anything other than active duty in the Army or Marine corps, is just half the effort. And they believe that every dude who goes public servicing must want to have it easier and will do it in slipshod manner, because they think they are special, fragile snowflakes.
(A little trivia: There really have been times where high profiles were exposed to strong censure for going to extreme lengths to cheat their way into the public service and even dodge conscription for good. Click through to find out. That is one, and only the tip of the iceberg.)
In fact, not everyone does. In Kyuhyun’s case, it’s not at all a special treatment. For someone who got in two car accidents and was once at death’s door, he could be exempt from military service. But now, he’s about to begin his military training. My point is, under that gloss of the rich and famous, some really look past it when it comes to protecting their country. Kyuhyun is one of them.
If you jump on the bandwagon of bullies seeing red and trying to rip celebrities to shreds for getting in public service, why don’t you hop off their backs and start doing background checks on what caused them to first? Kyuhyun had drawn to close the monthly Twitter update of his well-being that he wrote for fans in fear of people and the media’s wrath. And you guys, who have too much free time spared on here to cross the line and leave not just negative but full-blown mean reactions, are to blame for that.
I said what I said. So bummed, ’cause all we have left now are candids and several cardboard cutouts of him from press cons he failed to attend (yep, actual cardboard cutouts). It is punishing to stand the void after years of stanning and seeing him on regular basis. Alas, we’ve only been barely six months in, there are eighteen to go. Sweet Lord, this has got to be the ever longest, worst drought I am to survive.
Though if you’ve been in the fandom long enough, you’ll know Kyuhyun is excellent when it comes to not breathing a word of what (there’re LOTS) he has in store. He would keep the stuff he’s been thoughtfully prepping for a quite long time on the down low first, then spill them all in one go when the time comes. Proven yet again, as the cheeky youngest Super Junior starts showering us with surprises in the recent days.
New projects keep coming and news about him is suddenly all over the media. He began sending fans little signals and showing us his face every now and again. He also appears in friends’ pictures from time to time. Well, evidently, his way of laying low is not that bad after all.
This morning, the much-missed man came out of his dungeon with a new selfie, looking fresh with no makeup on. The place in the background is Schloss Schönbrunn Palace Garden of Vienna, Austria—wherein he likely vacationed with his family during last Chuseok holiday. His buzzcut has, too, grown longer after six months.
Forget that weird-looking smile, he appeared healthy, hydrated and vibrant as though he’s been getting enough sleep and eating good. Suddenly my skin is clear, my crops are flourishing, the sun is shining and the world feels like a better place. I’m soft. Look at this little bean, truly a gift that keeps on giving. 👀
어서와, 월간 보라알은 오랜만이지^^ #바보같은머리지만이런나라도괜찮겠니 pic.twitter.com/dNV3b8sqHt— ChoKyuHyun (@GaemGyu) December 2, 2017
Kyu’s tweet: welcome, its been a long time since the monthly publication of the purple egg right^^#eventhoughitsasillyhairstylebutitsokayaslongasitsmeright https://t.co/EmWrlPAg4d— Yoojin ♡ (@teukables) December 2, 2017
Super Junior are gearing up for a comeback. (Everybody throw your hands in the air!!) The veteran group finally decided it’s high time they end the two-year long hybernation, put out music and snatch the throne of bop makers and *SM Ent.’s PR team voice* Hallyu Kings back to where they rightfully belong.
I’m in raptures about brand new concept, new songs, new videos, new tour and absolutely the new group reality show they’re hosting (check out SJ Returns on vlive.tv). It takes a lot for me to not start crying at night. Could you believe they are making variety show comeback? Super Junior? Having a proper promotion? Sounds fake, ’cause those are (some completely normal) things we haven’t gotten to experience in two or three past eras. Exciting.
And yet, my heart sank when this upcoming new era put in mind the saddest part of a 2017 Super Junior comeback. Kyuhyun’s blatant absence that leaves hole a little too big to either fill up or ignore. I am not used to not eagerly finding out how his teaser images look like once they are out, neither am I used to not having particular parts he sings that always give my ears pure bliss in each song. How’s that supposed to happen?
Only a few days previous to the album release, SM Entertainment revealed that our main vocalist, Cho honey-voice Kyuhyun, did participate in the album production. His vocals are featured in two songs titled “Girlfriend” and “Too Late” from the album’s Play version and one titled “Shadowless” from Pause version. The man did it again with his surprises. God is good, y’all!
Another good news to drop today is, I heard from the grapevine that they even plan on making another Explorers of the Human Body a.k.a the gold mine of South Korean TV show’s history. The show that catapulted Suju into variety stardom and entertainment icons viewers can trust in the biz.
This is plain unfair to us, Kyuhyun stans, not gonna lie, because he had to sit the first season out due to post-accident recovery and when an opportunity to do second season comes along, he has to give it another miss. Nonetheless, still happy for the boys and fans who have waited for nearly a decade. (You guys better be responsible by actually watching all the episodes and not letting it flop! LOL)
Alrighty, then. Enough for today. This one’s pretty lengthy and it’s to make up for a break I feel like having next year. Been so uninspired to write anything lately, I think it’s wise to take my time off this site and come back later with some quality content. 😁 I wish Super Junior an accomplishing comeback, and more fans seeing them this era.
To Cho Kyuhyun, you’ll never read this anyway, but I am looking forward to the day we meet again, so I can show you a much better and happier version of myself. Serve well and stay healthy. ❤
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