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This took a lot of rewatches but I think the mv isn't linear. So we're just getting different pieces strung together. This would probably mean Yeonjun survived the crash bcs he only has the injuries while in the outfit in the opening scene and he's explaining he almost died. Becuase one of his creditors(?) cut the brakes of his bike prossibly because of that fight they had near the beginning of the mv. I think they're all trying to find their place in life. Yeonjun with his thrill-seeking (riding). {Also very very minor side note this kind of reminds me of the BSD scene where Dazai is telling Atsushi he'd like to go as beautifully as a firework.) Obviously in this timeline Yeonjun isn't dead but that's some interesting imagery of a life that burns as beautiful and bright as a burning firework (I will interpret this along the line of passion and desire bcs we see Yeonjun give Taehyun the keys so perhaps he's taking a break from racing and perhaps passing it onto Taehyun(?)

The next most explored person is Soobin, his mentor/father figure was the one who owned the repair shop. Yeonjun and Soobin probably met during that one Yeonbin scene on the bridge bcs it looked like Yeonjuns bike had a breakdown hence he calls a nearby mechanic shop (I'm assuming Soobin fixes at a very low rate cause they all look broke) and they met. Idrk how the other fit in together but I think the closest and the ones who first met are Yeonbin. And in the opening I think Soobin is fixing the bike that the creditors broke mid mv

Next we have Hyuka at a job interview. I think this is what they're later celebrating by drinking bcs he's wearing the same clothes (I'm also going to take this as he was accepted). The Kendo (?) scene seems to be more like Kai's perception. How he's viewing the questions in the interview and I do think he didn't succeed (because he was looking rlly out of it in that one scene where and office worker (?) bumped into him. This also means he's trying to conserve a small bout of hope for the group so they can try to celebrate his success (though he didn't actually make it). I think him falling down against his opponent also signifies this. Idk if Kendo is supposed to be a part of his character but it does feel like it's more of a representation bcs it would make sense. He's fighting for a position against others he doesn't know (other interviewees). I also think he might have had a passion for the sport which he's translating into the interview bcs though he doesn't want a corporate job he needs it and he'd rather have his game face on for it

Beomgyu seems to be an unsuccessful musician. Either that he lost contact with the rest of his bandmates (this is an interesting callback to real life Beomgyu bcs though he got into a group it wasn't exactly a band). We can also see him playing a guitar in the beginning of the mv asw. The MOA sign kinda seems like he's longing for MOA. I feel like we can interpret this as him longing for fans to consume his work. So I think he feels like he's in a dump bcs of that

Taehyun had the least context of this. Couple of things tho is that he has violent self destructive tendencies (of he was js being edgy) and he also had a forehead injury which could be by falling or by banging his head. The next few times we see him he's escaping the hospital and also being with the group. I do think it's interesting he's the only member shown with a specific material belonging. I feel like the watch associates some wealth to him along with the fact that it looks like a nice private hospital. I feel like Taehyuns story revolves more around him finding a purpose (as does Kai and Beomgyu) bcs hes already rich (the other two aren't shown to be so tho) whereas Yeonbin are fully just trying to survive. They're story is entirely revolving around debt and conflict.

I think the final shot is a flashback to a happier time, through Yeonjuns eyes bcs there's only 4 members and we saw that was moments after he got in an accident. I feel like its the mini flashback to a happier moment he had b4 his supposed 'death'. But we know he survives bcs of the beginning

[This is basically a copy paste from a comment I made, also apologies for the typos]

I'm making this post partially to express an opinion about something that happened recently and to state some of my thoughts/opinions in general. I'll be speaking in a few points and unless mentioned explicitly, they are not related to eachother.

• Fandoms
  • The most obvious issue about kpop fans (I do mean this in general though some fandoms are outwardly more toxic than others), is that they fail to realize that they are not their idols friends or even someone remotely important to their idol. I agree that idols cherish their fans, but this feeling will never surpass or mimic actual human interaction. This is a general sentiment of gratitude that you would feel towards those who have uplifted you from afar, and thus it's important we realize we do not matter in the grand scheme of things. Kpop should, at most be a hobby, not a life goal or an obsession. Listen and enjoy the music, but please be cautious and maintain necessary boundaries with your faves. You can enjoy something without becoming parasocial about it.
  • With this what I intend to say is that, as fans you don't have to become the substitute or the mouth piece for your idols. You do not know them that well and whatever they say, only they will understand the nuance of it. Similarly do not get 'fired up' about things like fan wars. There is nothing in kpop that warrants aggression towards actual human beings for the sake of clarifying a point or proving that you are somehow more superior. Know that every keyboard warrior and commentor behind the posts you like or dislike are human. They can very likely become subject to violent emotions and can easily behave in an unexpected manner because once again, you do not know what they are going through. This is not to condone hate, but there are ways of pointing out mistakes or explaining the mishap that occurred that does not involve spamming death threats, or end up in cyber bullying. If you do not like a certain opinion presented, click off that page. If something is hurtful and downright untrue, simply report the issue. You don't get to decide what is and what isn't problematic because you too can be biased(as am I), because none of us hold the moral high ground in these arguments and there's no point in trying to prove someone else wrong as well.
• Idol worship
  • The other issue is that fans now treat their idols like gods. They are manufactured to be placed on a pedestal but please don't delude yourself that they cannot commit wrongdoings. We have been proven time and time again that even the idols you look up to can make mistakes or commit vile acts. Therefore, take what they say with a grain of salt and don't mindlessly agree with what they do. The downside of this is that most actions become heavily scrutinized (to an unnecessary level). With all the constant negativity I see a lot of people cancelling their idols for a wrongdoing committed ages ago. I believe people can change, but there is also the fact that those who commit certain faults may be unwilling to change. I don't really know what metric to judge this by, but I do think a simple apology isn't enough to correct some of these stuff so I'll wrap it by saying that, just know when such an issue arises, you're better off not trying to defend your bias. All wrong actions deserve consequences and being blinded by faith to your idol isn't enough of an excuse to defend them. This is a heavily nuanced point so I'd like to know what everyone thinks about this as well.
• Fandoms again but more on groups
  • Also heavy on the your idol doesn't need you to defend them. They have companies, legal teams and other procedures they can turn to that are both more impactful and less problematic. I feel the same about fans complaining a certain member isn't getting enough screen time or lines. Though it's problematic I think there's very little fans can do to resolve it. They have team members they can rely on and perhaps (shockingly enough) they just might not want to partake in certain activities. Fandoms getting involved just sours the situation and could potentially lead to a disconnection in the group chemistry. If you are equipped with that much money to spend for your idol I think normal promotional activities for your idol instead of sending hate trucks to a different member is a much better solution.

Apologies for the long rant and the format that I've typed in. This isn't targeted at anyone specifically and isn't done with any ill will towards any specific fandom or group.

I was properly listening to the song semi deciphering the words and there's this one instance where Taehyun(and later Soobin) says call me destiny which, no matter how many times I listen to it, I keep hearing it as call me Disney. Just wanted to see if anyone else feels this as I've never seen it mentioned in a misheard lyric video. I thought it was a fun quirk of the song. Yes, I'm using this as an excuse to get more people to listen to Dear Sputnik