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Bonjour tout le monde, j’espère que vous allez bien.
Il y a quelques mois, j’ai vu une vidéo qui parlait des personnes qui salissent leur propre pays, mais qui, lorsqu’elles voyagent à l’étranger, respectent davantage la propreté. Personnellement, je pense que la situation est un peu plus complexe que cela.
À l’étranger, les poubelles sont généralement disponibles dans de nombreuses rues et dans les lieux publics. Au Sénégal, notamment à Dakar, on en trouve, mais elles restent encore trop peu nombreuses dans beaucoup d’endroits. Alors, comment voulez-vous que les gens adoptent de bonnes habitudes si on ne leur donne pas toujours les moyens de le faire ?
Certaines personnes sont obligées de garder les emballages de leur nourriture dans leur poche ou dans leur sac parce qu’elles ne trouvent aucune poubelle à proximité. Bien sûr, cela ne justifie pas le fait de jeter ses déchets dans la rue, mais cela montre qu’il faut aussi faciliter l’accès aux poubelles.
On verra certainement des personnes accuser l’État, et elles n’auront pas complètement tort, car l’État a effectivement une part de responsabilité. Mais n’oublions pas que nous, la population, faisons aussi partie de cet État. Si les autorités ne font pas suffisamment leur travail, nous pouvons également prendre des initiatives à notre niveau.
Par exemple, imaginons que plus de 40 personnes dans un quartier créent une association et cotisent chacune 1 000 F CFA par jour ou selon un rythme défini ensemble. Cela permettrait de réunir suffisamment d’argent pour acheter des poubelles et les installer dans différents endroits du quartier. Maintenant, imaginez si chaque quartier du pays faisait de même. Cela pourrait réellement contribuer à améliorer la propreté de nos villes.
Évidemment, certaines personnes diront : « Ce n’est pas notre travail, c’est celui de l’État. » Mais rendre son quartier et son pays propres ne devrait pas être uniquement considéré comme une obligation de l’État. C’est aussi une responsabilité citoyenne. Nous avons tous un rôle à jouer pour rendre notre pays plus propre, plus agréable et plus présentable.
Enfin, je pense que les commerçants et toutes les personnes qui possèdent une boutique devraient, dans la mesure du possible, avoir au moins une poubelle devant ou à l’entrée de leur commerce. Cela permettrait aux clients et aux passants d’y jeter leurs déchets au lieu de les laisser dans la rue.
Je ne dis pas que la responsabilité revient uniquement à la population ou uniquement à l’État. La propreté est une responsabilité collective. L’État doit mettre en place les infrastructures nécessaires, mais nous devons aussi apprendre à les utiliser et à prendre soin de notre environnement.
J’espère que mon message sera compris dans cet esprit : au lieu de chercher uniquement un responsable, essayons aussi de chercher des solutions. Parce que si chacun fait sa part, même à petite échelle, c’est tout le pays qui peut avancer.

I thought that after several months, the tension surrounding Heeseung's departure would finally calm down within the fandom. Instead, it feels like the exact opposite has happened.

On one side, some OT7 fans accuse OT6 fans of wanting to move on too quickly. On the other side, some OT6 fans accuse OT7 fans of constantly wanting Heeseung back or criticizing the members every time they speak, even though none of us actually knows the real reason behind his departure.

Rather than continuing to argue with each other, I would like to ask both sides to do one simple thing: try, even for a moment, to put yourselves in the shoes of Heeseung and the six members.

If you were in their position, how would you feel seeing rumors and baseless theories spreading every day? Claims such as "the members seem happier without Heeseung," "they had a falling out," or "his departure was caused by internal conflicts" are often repeated as facts despite there being no evidence to support them.

How would you react if thousands of people speculated about your life, relationships, and emotions without knowing the truth? Would you remain calm in the face of those accusations? Would you choose to stay silent to protect your privacy, even if that silence encouraged more speculation?

Now try to imagine what Heeseung might be feeling. Regardless of the reason for his departure, he is a human being before he is an idol. Behind the public image is a person who can experience sadness, frustration, pressure, and pain, just like anyone else.

Empathy does not mean agreeing with everyone. It simply means recognizing that we only know a very small part of the story. We observe events from the outside, while they are the ones living through them.

The K-pop industry is incredibly demanding. Idols often face immense pressure from their companies, exhausting schedules, constant public exposure, and relentless scrutiny on social media. But there is another kind of pressure as well: the pressure from fans who, sometimes unintentionally, begin to feel entitled to every decision, emotion, and personal choice their favorite artists make.

Supporting an artist should not mean controlling them. Loving a group should not mean demanding explanations for every aspect of their private lives. And being a fan should never make us forget that behind every idol is a person with their own limits, struggles, and journey.

Whether you are OT7, OT6, or simply someone trying to understand the situation, I believe we would all benefit from showing more patience, respect, and empathy. At the end of the day, neither fans nor social media know the full story.

Lately, I’ve noticed something that has become very common in the K-pop industry: people are becoming way too comfortable commenting on idols’ weight. Whether it’s female or male idols, some fans act like they have the right to publicly judge their bodies, and honestly, I completely disagree with that.

I understand that everyone is free to share their opinions. Freedom of speech is important. But having the freedom to speak does not mean people should use it to spread negativity, hurt others, or satisfy toxic thoughts. Nowadays, many people hide behind “it’s just my opinion” to make cruel or humiliating comments about idols’ appearances.

In my opinion, expressing yourself should also be about spreading positivity: encouraging people to accept themselves and feel beautiful the way they are, regardless of their body shape or size. It’s possible to talk about health, share advice, or express opinions without being disrespectful or harmful.

Everyone should be free to lose weight or gain weight if that is what genuinely makes them happy, as long as they are taking care of their health. But nobody should feel pressured to change because of society’s expectations, public opinion, or the need for validation from others. At the end of the day, everything we choose to do in life should first be for ourselves, as long as it respects our health, the laws of nature, and the religious values or beliefs we follow.

Idols are human beings before they are celebrities. Constant criticism about their appearance can seriously affect them mentally and emotionally. I think people need to show more respect and compassion, especially in an industry already known for its extremely harsh beauty standards.

Lately, I’ve noticed something that has become very common in the K-pop industry: people are becoming way too comfortable commenting on idols’ weight. Whether it’s female or male idols, some fans act like they have the right to publicly judge their bodies, and honestly, I completely disagree with that.

I understand that everyone is free to share their opinions. Freedom of speech is important. But having the freedom to speak does not mean people should use it to spread negativity, hurt others, or satisfy toxic thoughts. Nowadays, many people hide behind “it’s just my opinion” to make cruel or humiliating comments about idols’ appearances.

In my opinion, expressing yourself should also be about spreading positivity: encouraging people to accept themselves and feel beautiful the way they are, regardless of their body shape or size. It’s possible to talk about health, share advice, or express opinions without being disrespectful or harmful.

Everyone should be free to lose weight or gain weight if that is what genuinely makes them happy, as long as they are taking care of their health. But nobody should feel pressured to change because of society’s expectations, public opinion, or the need for validation from others. At the end of the day, everything we choose to do in life should first be for ourselves, as long as it respects our health, the laws of nature, and the religious values or beliefs we follow.

Idols are human beings before they are celebrities. Constant criticism about their appearance can seriously affect them mentally and emotionally. I think people need to show more respect and compassion, especially in an industry already known for its extremely harsh beauty standards.

What do you think?

I honestly don’t even know how to explain what I felt when I found out ENHYPEN won those three awards…

I almost cried. Seriously.

Seeing them receive so much recognition after all their hard work, sacrifices, and the pressure they’ve carried for years really touched me deeply. We watched them grow, struggle, improve, and keep moving forward no matter what.

And now they’re winning awards this big.

Not just one. Three.

What made me emotional wasn’t only the trophies themselves, but the fact that their efforts are finally being recognized on such a huge level.

They deserve every bit of this love and success.

I’m genuinely so proud of them that I almost cried reading the news.

ENHYPEN are no longer just a “promising group.”

They’ve become artists who are truly leaving a mark on their generation.

And as a fan, witnessing this journey in real time feels honestly indescribable. 🤍