Hey! Hallie here!
Today Ateez’s new album comes out, “THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW”! Unfortunately I’m writing this post in advance, so I will absolutely be enjoying the album by the time you read this post, but I have nothing to say about it now other than I’m extremely excited to hear it and you should go stream it right now! For this post, I’m celebrating Yeosang and his birthday! This might be a day late, but I can’t let this amazing man’s birthday pass by without a post dedicated to all of the things I love and appreciate about him. From performances to variety shows, Yeosang is completely captivating. He’s kind, hilarious, and born to perform on stage. There’s so much to obsess over, so let’s get into it!
Yeosang’s Thoughtfulness:
Yeosang is undoubtedly extremely kind to those around him, especially Atiny. I mean, this man can’t look angry during a photoshoot to save his life, are we really surprised? He famously created a long note for Atiny during a period where he was receiving a lot of hate that stuck with people purely for how kind it was. In it he focused specifically on Atiny, telling them how much he appreciated them and reassuring them that he was alright and that they didn’t have to worry. His only words towards the people attacking him were that he hoped they would find happiness writing good things in the future rather than tearing other people down. His selflessness has extended to fan meets as well, where he has been known to not only focus conversations on Atiny, but even to prepare questions for them. He also has joined in with other members to ensure Atiny safety at such events, including taking steps to cool down overheated Atiny. He’s very sweet towards his members as well. Seonghwa has called him out for not voicing his problems to ensure other people don’t get hurt by his grievances. He also avoids conflict as much as possible and attempts to show frequent affection towards all the members, often through teasing. He’s stated before that coming into the group, he attempted to show as little favoritism as possible towards any one specific member so all the members knew they could rely on him. And after all these years, he’s become a member who both ATEEZ and Atiny can still consider extremely reliable and thoughtful.
Yeosang’s Thoughtlessness:
Yes, the title for this section is a joke. Yeosang is absolutely hilarious and I really want to talk about how much he makes me laugh, but as a fan, I have to start with this man’s cluelessness. Yeosang is a very intelligent, dumb man. He’s, of course, really smart and has said many things that could be considered wise. But he also has turned a fan towards a sweating Atiny while he and the fan were behind glass due to COVID restrictions. Which, as you could imagine, didn’t work out the best. Yeosang recently was given a concept for an episode of ATEEZ’s variety show, and the minute the show started he completely forgot the concept. He once confused himself into silence while trying to remember his showering routine. I adore his moments of “brain empty” because I find them so relatable. We all have moments where all thoughts completely fly out of our heads, but Yeosang manages to make his so funny. But while we’re on the topic of how funny Yeosang is, I do want to highlight how good he is at deadpan, teasing comedy as well. He once gave Jongho a birthday gift that appeared to be AirPods but when opened, turned out to be a giant AirPod shaped bubble machine. He also responded to Mingi jokingly yelling in his face by turning around and taking a sip of alcohol. He’s just naturally so funny, ready with a funny comeback to most things without a single change of expression. It’s hard not to laugh after watching Yeosang interact with his members.
Yeosang’s Talent:
While I have always really appreciated Yeosang’s contributions to ATEEZ, I wasn’t truly swept away by him until I saw him live. His stage presence is unmatched. Not only are his interactions with Atiny both hilarious and adorable, but his facial expressions and dance skills are no joke. When I saw him perform the intro to “Inception”, looking both regal and mysterious, I couldn’t tear my eyes away. He’s the perfect visual, managing to look elegant no matter what he’s doing. Whenever he’s center during a performance you can’t help but stare. When it comes to dancing, he executes each dance with practiced grace, making even complicated and highly energetic stages like “Cyberpunk” look absolutely effortless. And, of course, he looks really attractive doing all of it. Have you seen his birthmark? And none of that even mentions his deep voice, which we’ve heard for years in songs like “Answer” but now we finally have on full display in “HALAZIA”. His voice is not only impressive, but one of the deepest I’ve heard in K-Pop. It’s incredibly satisfying to listen to how deep his voice can get after years of only hearing hints. Yeosang is one of those people who I hope everyone can see live at least once. I walked in to my first ATEEZ concert with a completely different bias wrecker than what I walked out of the concert with, and that’s thanks to Yeosang absolutely wrecking me during the concert. Everyone should be able to experience the power of Yeosang’s stage presence in person.
Well that’s it for now. I could ramble forever about how much I adore Yeosang, but I think I’m going to leave it here. I honestly can’t believe how much this man has changed my life. He isn’t just someone who I find impressive or entertaining. He’s someone who inspires me. He leads with example through his determination, hard work, and kindness. He inspires me to embrace the unique things about me and to keep trying when things get tough. I really relate to his awkward moments and his moments of forgetfulness, and I take comfort in his quiet moments of consideration and wisdom. I honestly can’t imagine my life without cheering him on from the Atiny crowd. I’m so happy to be spending another birthday celebrating him, and I hope to continue doing so for many more years. Happy Birthday, Yeosang!
Don’t do anything fun until I get back!
Hallie
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