Seriously, just having a wander around London. Taking the kids swimming in a leisure centre in central London, as you do! What’s on my mind? Why do I only ever see these giant watermelons in London???
Taking a little stroll around Hillingdon, archway, camden… boom giant watermelons in every market! What do they do to grow them this size? Always on my mind, I never see them this big in Tesco in Somerset and I’m surrounded by farms. Surely they must grow some big ‘uns around here! 😂
What do they feed them to grow so big??? And honestly, same thought runs through my mind, why do I only ever see these giant watermelons in London???
What’s on my mind though? What’s always on my mind? Tedious link to bts coming up… watermelons, watermelon suga…. 🙈😂 Real reason behind our trip other than swimming… Delayed birthday and Mother’s Day trip and of course BTS related cupsleeve event 😂🙈
Special hobi inspired drinks at Compose coffeeJHOOOOOOOOOPEI’m your Hope!Mamma getting in the photos 😍Lenticular, cupsleeve and special ticket 💜Normally she’s quite photogenic 🙈Easter everywhere 🐣Have to stop at Foyles for a new Christie! It’s the law!Living art is still the best! Realistic cherry blossoms in Chinatown 😍🌸
I know I promised I would kick start my blog with an update on everything including my Eric Nam and Ateez concerts and I will uppload those posts soon, I am just finishing them… BUT I couldn’t let today pass without talking about Rush Hour!
Sadly, I was at work today so I couldn’t watch straight away when it was released but over lunch I had a quick watch and then wanted to watch again and again 🙈 but I had to get back to work. However, it did make me smile all day and my day went really smoothly after that so that was good!
I fricking loved it! I‘ve got to be honest I didn’t know Crush too well before this release but I will absolutely be looking him up and keeping an eye on him. This song is a bop and is right up my street. I love a good hype song that gets me up on my feet and dancing around the street, my living room, my office pretty much anywhere I can dance, I will! It has a playful, upbeat, funky vibe to it that makes you want to move your feet.
And the dancing, what can I say about the dancing! My sunshine really showed his passion and talent for dancing again today! I have missed seeing him dance, and I really really wish he‘d do a sneaky hope on the street again one day but this music video works for now! Hobi killed it, flawless dancing, singing/rapping and best of all he looked so happy and like he was having the best time and thats all we really want in life! To see the members happy and having a good time!
Got to admit, Crush ticked all my boxes with the funky, happy singing and playful choreo! It’s everything I like in my idols. He was so enthusiastic and passionate and looked like he was having an awesome time too! I wish I could have been on set that would have been some amazing, crazy energy to behold! I love the song and think it just such a bop! And the dancing – the choreo is addictive to watch and so fun and cheerful! I can’t wait to see what else he has to offer.
And overall it was just wonderful and surprising to see Hobi going this thing and loving it, although I am wondering when this break is supposed to be happening 🤪😂
All that being said, all this content and with my excitement building, I really really cannot wait to see which member is going to release their solo album next. I’m impatiantly waiting with excited breath!
Welcome to this weeks music video Monday! I have to talk about this video as it is one of my favourites. I cannot really out into words how it makes me feel, from the beautiful imagery, the Jimins silky smooth vocals, everything about it is just pure heaven.
“The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” How beautiful is this description for the word serendipity before you even get into the visually stunning video or soulful and beautiful vocals?
Destiny is the idea that people’s lives are predetermined to go a certain way. This song has used the contrasting views throughout of both serendipity and destiny but is reflected in the most beautiful way.
Throughout the song, references are made to moments of real life serendipity. A Calico cat is mentioned in the lyrics and Jimin is seen holding one. A calico is a very rare trait in a male cat, bearing true-colours and is super rare, this video uses this to basically say Jimin is rare. A one of a kind. Which if you are a BTS fan or you know, breathing. You will know this anyway.
Another honourable mention is that of Penicillin, which was discovered by chance and yet is helpful and life changing, but in reality was a happy accident.
For me the song is about finding a true love, feeling worried about the trials and pain that can go with love but accepting it and going forward anyway. Feeling like it was serendipity, a beautiful chance encounter that got them to where they are but not knowing if the universe could have made it their destiny. These ideas are scary but beautiful just like the love they feel.
Love can be something that brews and moulds and shapes over time and feels almost like destiny that got you there. Or it can appear out of nowhere like some kind of happy accident. A random sequence of events that got you to the point you have. And it doesn’t have to be romantic love and this is one of the best parts of this song. There is no defined gender or specifics to romantic love, soul mates, true loves, relationships, friendships all come in all different shapes and sizes and this song is just telling the beauty of this serendipitous destiny we all can feel. It’s beautiful and sweet but can be scary and painful sometimes but having faith and seeing love (friendships / relationships) whilst recognising this can lead you to be happier in those relationships.
Contrast between the world with the yellow, the balloon, the cat and the moon, stars and night.
Zooming into Jimins eye, we the audience get to see his world and his love and feelings, throughout the song we are seeing what everyone at some point might feel in their life. Jimin literally fall for his love at one point, (falling off the ledge with the stars behind him).
The feelings of love gets so big he doesn’t know if he can bear it (the yellow ball grows bigger in size and eventually he cannot reach it) but note the ball is still this beautiful share of yellow, symbolising happiness, the beautiful cactus that will be stunning when flowering but can still prick you with its thorns, effectively reminding us that love us beautiful but can still be painful. The video is visually one of the most stunning music videos I have ever seen, and all the little details put into it to bring in line with the musicality of the lyrics, is just beautiful.
Towards the end of the video, the screen is shaking as he was initially scared of this love, but eventually comes to accept his love and the universes role within it. All things end up calm at the end and Jimin looks happy.
I love the different scenes, and the contrast between everything. From Jimins initial world to the night where he falls for his love and eventually accepts it. Lots of yellow is used to represent happiness and acceptance. White for pure love and innocence, possibly a little bit of naivety alongside the touching of the cactus. Colours, themes, and objects are all used in this video to create this truly remarkable video.
The song is one of the most easy listening and beautiful songs I have ever heard. The melody is instantly recognisable and is truly beautiful, and the lyrics are a little cryptic and yet so simple at the same time. So many layers and everyone interprets them differently and that is what makes it special. Love is different to everyone and moments of serendipity can be different for everyone but we all still feel these and cherish them.
Jimins vocals are beyond beautiful, deliciously sweet and soulful. Even if you haven’t googled the lyrics, I would find it hard to believe anyone wouldn’t be moved especially by his iconic line “just let me love, let me love you.” Serendipity isn’t a typical love song for many reasons but it still leaves you with a feeling of love, beauty and adoration. It oozes sweet, sentimentalities of all things beautiful in the world and is a gentle reminder that many things happen for reasons that are out of your control, doesn’t have to mean they are scary, it may come with moments of pain or worry but sometimes they can be beautiful.
Serendipity holds true in a lot of ARMY’s hearts because it feels almost like Serendipity that we have found ourselves in this wonderful wonderland of kpop adventures. I once read that you find BTS when you need to find them. I have made some amazing friends, had some amazing experiences and as much as my life was amazing before, it is incredible now. Finding BTS has inspired me, given me new friends and confidence and continues to do everyday, so yes I agree…. all of this is no coincidence.
I have always loved art and craft but I haven’t shared much of what I do because I am a bit of a jack of all arts and crafts and master of none, and there are so many more talented people out there, that I felt like I wasn’t worthy enough to share my work. However, this video inspired me so much, I had to make something out of it, and my new friends gave me the confidence to share it. And not only that, but I’ve also put some of my work on Redbubble. Check it out here:
Hobi has a dog called Mickey and he loves sharing photos of him. He has three solo songs with BTS:- Mama which he wrote for his mum because he felt she could finally be proud go him, Boy Meets Evil and Just Dance. He also has a mixtape Hopeworld and daydream is a beautiful song.
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness”
