Puppets on a String

My Thoughts on True Fanship

music_lover10080 here back with some news.

Now I don't know if you've heard, but Baekhyun (like Taeyeon) apologized to fans recently. This is what he wrote, 

"Hello, this is Baekhyun. Although it's very late.. I'm leaving these words here to tell all the fans that I'm sorry for the disappointment and pain I've given you.

I have written and erased my words many times, but I felt as if I was just putting out excuses and did not have the courage to express my heart and resolve the misunderstandings.. I also thought that saying those words now would also be meaningless.. So even now, I'm worried and my heart is uneasy that you might be hurt again because of this post and that I might regret putting this up.. However, I really wanted to express my sincere feelings so I'm writing these words.

I'm very sorry that I caused pain to fans who have always been precious to me. And I'm once more sorry that I hurt you again through the misunderstandings that have come about within this situation.

I wish that.. our fans will no longer hurt.. Although I'm really lacking, I will do my best to slowly approach all of you again.. And EXO is a name that is so precious to me. I want to tell you that I've never thought of EXO lightly.

I will continue to strive to become EXO's Baekhyun who does his best on stage as well as off. I hope that these words at least will come off sincere."
(Credits to allkpop.com) 

To be honest with you readers, this sounds like a true apology. I mean who takes the time to write, erase, and write it all over again? If it was a simple apology that wouldn't have been said. Although I am not Baekhyun or Taeyeon, I can sort of imagine what they're going through. But again I'm not them so I don't know what they're thinking or what they went through/ are going through. Do you really think fans are qualified to control their idols?

Imagine if you were constanly being told what to do and how to do it. You do what you're told but what attitude would you have? Happy? Angry? Something in between?

I personally would be a little angry because sometimes I actually want to live my OWN life, not just be some dumb puppet on some strings and whither away to nothing trying to make everyone like me. You can't make everyone like you, there's always somone that won't like you. 

Do you WANT be constanly told what to do with YOUR life? If so then that's YOUR choice. 

If you're still innocent and pure then stop reading now if you want to save your innocence.

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To the people who aren't innocent, you probably already know that life isn't all butterflies and sparkles. Reality is something that's cruel and cold. You can make the best out of it and suddenly reality isn't that bad anymore. Life is something that was given to you. To me it was given by God, and I will make my mark on this world before meeting Him because there is only one chance to do it. (I'm sorry to any other religions, I don't really know many others.) You are you. You aren't a mistake. No matter who tells you things that are unforgivable, You are amazing and special. You were worth being created. So show your worth to the world!

BaekYeon decided to show the world their talent, abilities, and love to the world but everything backfired and now fans think that controlling them is the best way to show the world how amazing they are. But in reality, cold hard reality, that only makes them puppets being controlled by the people who say they love them.

 

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Wow, I didn't expect it to turn out like this. Sorry I went a little bit too deep there. These are only my personal thoughts, and you don't have to agree with me in any way. But I would like to see what you think about this so comment below or post a message on my wall. Thank you for reading this~ Baiiii~

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chanyeol614 #1
Chapter 1: I just found your story and I agree with you 100%. That whole comment Baek made about not datin till 35.....idk if it's just me but I never took that seriously. I mean what's an idol supposed to say. That's why in Korea some responses are known as the model idol response. I also read somewhere that apparently that interview was translated wrong and he actually said he wanted to get married after 30 or something not date (but I could be wrong, I only read this). But I honestly took that answer as a joke since things happen in life and you can't hold every word someone says against them. Btw love that you're willing to put you opinion out there and look at the situation not as a fan but as an outsider looking in.
sharonnath #2
Chapter 5: Woww i found your story and i totally agree with you authornim! Uhm, i just want to ask if is it okay if i kind of make this kind of story too? I'm currently writing a fanfic but i've been considering for a pretty long time on writing personal thoughts like you too, it's just that i still don't have the courage to do it and i'm scared that people will ended up getting bored with my thoughts. But then i found your story and it encourage me a lot!:) So i feel like writing personal thoughts like you did, is my way to try my best on supporting Baekyeon, so that people will open up their mind more:) If it's not okay for you authornim, it's okay i won't do it:) i just feel like you're my inspiration on writing personal thoughts about baekyeon so i asked your permission ^.^
adahgogo7 #3
Chapter 8: Good to know there is someone out there willingly to stand for BAEKYEON.. Im Sone and Exotic..there's no doubt i do feel unsure about thier relationship..but as a fan i have to be the best i can to show my support. Gosh..the narrow minded fans have to learn that we're human. Basically, human:we do own the freedow!! So no matter what happen in future..i wish the best for them. Despite they break out in future(who knew),i will always stand next to them. If you call yourself as a fan or fan in fandom..then display your roles as fan in the true way. Btw..author-nim i really appreciate your columnfor this issue. I agree with you a lot.
mhargelynne #4
Chapter 12: . . .
and if anything i've typed struck a vein, then you're welcome to disagree. because by disagreeing it only proves how much you feel it in your heart that what i've typed are most probably the truth.
mhargelynne #5
Chapter 12: . . .
what could i say? you already mentioned everything i feel about this whole ordeal. i am baekhyun-biased and a baekyeol shipper but i never once scorned or hated them both. how could i? when it's someone who i truly love that made a mistake? i did cry once during this issue because i've read comments and stuff regarding baekhyun and i can almost feel second-hand hate of "fans" (that's what those people call themselves) to him. have you ever felt like you love someone so much that you would rather have yourself be hurt than that person? . . . and this morning i read baekhyun's post in ig and i almost cried again. did people really think that he's that insincere? they can't preach him when they. themselves don't know what sincerity is. this whole betrayal thing is just pure b. really is. betrayal? do they (baekhyun and taeyeon) owe you their lives that you feel betrayed that they love each other behind your back? that's just so irrational.
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people like those need to understand that a fan likes a group or band or singer for the music they create. not for the virtual reality they give you. pffft. those type of people are just cowards. they can't face reality, and they choose to live in the fantasy that they hope and wish to live in. and now that that fantasy world is also beginning to crumble, they are aggravated and they blame all their personal problems to those that "threatened" to destroy their shell.
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i'm so sorry this has gone to deep but it hurts to just sit there and hope for some miracle to happen and not do anything about it.
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sorry but i won't take back everything.
xHunnySempai
#6
Wow this is super cool ^^ <3
ArmyEx0ticBaby
#7
Chapter 9: I'm really glad someone else supports Baekhyun and Taeyeon. I agree that this hate is rediculous and needs to stop. Seriously guys! They are human. Humans love other humans. Just because their famous does NOT mean they have to stay single! I'm extreemely glad that they both have a chance at happiness! They deserve that at LEAST! Thank you again for supporting them. Anyone else who supports: please stay strong.
himeeeee
#8
Chapter 9: So, they are real? Woah every time i read about Baekyeon always hurt little bit.

I'm not said and not happy for they become real, but i'm not hate Taeyeon, I'll always support her even though i lose respect to Baekhyun because Taeyeon seem always stand in front on him and take all pain. I always pray that Taeyeon can be strong, i always pray that God always protect her for everything that make her sad and cry.
Now, i don't give a damn about their personal problem, i just appreciate their music now^^

But I don't understand why k-netizen so hate them, and they seem know about something deeper than I-fans, and they keep it only for k-netizen.


Plus one thing about Taeny (sorry if i become delusional), If they are not real, why Tiffany family always like Taeny photo on Ig? Are they just love their bond? Or very trust Taeyeon to protect Tiffany? Or they are really fond of Taeyeon beside Tiffany?
CosmicLatte00 #9
Chapter 5: hi,im here again...just one to agree your words..im pretty much over it.Hearing Heechul who doesnt set his eyes to the ladies of SM as a girl to admire BaekYeon as the first cp in SM is asuring me that if SM got each other's back,everything will be find.I just hope the didnt break up...bcos it would be awkward for them and us...live happily BaekYeon <3.thanks again and again author-nim.
myzyra #10
Chapter 8: i like the idea that u still support both exo and snsd ... i was surprise to see that many fans hate the couple when the news break out. as you can see, taeyeon has been stressing out being a leader all this while and i think ppl should respect her decision. let her live her life rather than being quiet abt things. who knw baek is the one that make her happy... who knw baek is the one that help her relieve stress.. i really hope all of u guys will blessed their rship! that is all i wish... i pity taeyeon when i see the article abt she saying sorry at the airport with a teary eyes. that shows how much she is hurt... anyway SNSD EXO HWAITING!!!