Thread by @yoongstaejin, this may seem like a weird set of twts so forgive me [...]

this may seem like a weird set of twts so forgive me but I need to say this

there are idols in relationships with members of their own group. I’d not only bet my life on this truth but I can also bet on ones I could name with no doubt whatsoever. they exist. but here’s the thing

when you actually realize who’s dating whom — and I have - I could name at least 6 relationships with 100% confidence (FYI this is many groups outside of BTS despite this being a BTS acct - I’ve been into kpop since 2006)

but when you start applying a “shipping” lens to it?

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it’s not fcking shipping. it’s goddamn heartbreaking. it’s absolutely painful to witness as an LGBT+ person. there’s no ~cute- fanservice or them being -in love- for all to see.

because - with a tiny few exceptions - it’s considered completely career ruining to be an out idol.

the way I’ve found them is by how much they aren’t allowed to love or be open with each other. EVER. you see the heartbreak constantly - being pulled from each other by other members, having to fake they have colder relationships or barely a relationship with e/o.

with big groups, it’s promoting at different times, in different countries. it’s being drafted to the military at completely separate times so it could be there are 4 years where they don’t see e/o often. it’s so painfully obvious once you start noticing and it breaks your heart

for the ones who write lyrics? it’s ALL over their music. while there are happy songs, there are laments. of a life of hiding, of only being able to see the one they love outside a camera lens, if that.

shipping is fine; it is what it is. but the reality is devastating.

all this to say: yes your faves could be dating each other, but the industry will do whatever it takes for you to never know that truth.

I say this as someone who obv ships but always remember that right now? that there is not yet a life for out idols. and the reality is painful

I hope from the bottom of my heart that the kpop world can band together to push for a change that allows my fellow alphabet mafia to live authentically and freely while pursuing their dreams. but imo, for now there’s nothing cute or fun about the way they’re required to hide it

put your support in their comments. NOT FCKN SHIP NAMES good god. it’s toxic for them.

I mean LGBT+ imagery. (

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let them know that even if their world does not yet allow or approve of it, there is a world that supports who they are out there. and they are perfect and valid and their love is beautiful.

and that they are never ever ever ever alone

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& for their sake & their privacy, I’m not sharing or proving who I know to be dating or have dated (yes a few have broken up).

this is ALL I’ll say: there’s usually a correlation with how many ppl tend to ship them. they are some of the least “shipped” in a group - for a reason.

as a

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏳️‍🌈" title="Regenbogen-Flagge" aria-label="Emoji: Regenbogen-Flagge"> person who doesn’t feel comfy in their environment being fully out to ppl after decades of life, I only feel sadness watching it. again, it’s not fun or cute or wholesome. it’s just painful. & yes, while there are very loving groups (like BTS lbr), not all are supportive.

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