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[dongxminion]

"I'm sure, what are your plans for the holidays? I'm assuming you and your wife are going to be celebrating at home? Aw, I missed hearing from you as well. I know you do and that there is part of the problem. You need to start going to bed at a resonable hour, I'll be checking."

I've been good! Very busy lately but looking forward to the holidays. It does and I'm so happy with what we've been achieving. I appreciate you checking in. I missed hearing from you. You know me, I love spending days on end in the studio and even sleeping there. Promise I'm trying to at least!

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"Somehow I managed to come up with things, yes. What's the word- adapt to your surroundings. You kind of need to in order to survive, so I do. It's so exhausting, so I just try to take time for me when I can. It's absolutely a relief, I finally can lock my door and escape for a few hours. I love the boys but damn, having time for me is nice too. Hey if I can't get laid, I may as well take care of me."

yeah, but i bet you’ve mastered the art of saying just the right thing to keep it safe, even though it must be exhausting at times. and i’m right there with you on the food—it’s like, i earned this, you know? having your own space must be such a relief. you're absolutely right, recharging in non-pg ways is totally normal when you're an adult—everyone needs their escape, right? you’ve got to do what works for you, we all do.

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"Rapid fire and you have to come up with something that isn't going to get you in trouble. Something that management would approve of which is.. not a lot honestly. Exactly, I don't know why I'm like that with food. I just feel like if It's mine, get your own dammit. Oh it does, It's absolutely a luxury. I think It's also normal to recharge in ways that aren't pg. It's not weird, not when you're an adult."

wow, rapid-fire interviews sound intense—like training for an olympic sport, but with words. it’s really admirable how you see it all as part of growing into the person you are now. and i totally get the food thing. like, it’s your food, why does it taste better to someone else just because it’s on your plate? glad the boys learned their lesson. having your own space now must feel like a luxury after those dorm days. and yes, everyone has their go-to ways to recharge, i’m not judging, not at all.

[dongxminion]

"Oh yeah, they definitely train you on interview questions. They hit you with like ten in a few seconds and basically good luck. I do think this was important though, to help me mature and become who I am. Yes! I don't know what it is, someone touching my food just-. The boys know better now, If they don't want a blowout. Well now I have my own room so of course I have other ways to recharge... everyone does, right?"

you’re probably a pro at answering questions by now. it’s really cool that you can look back on those challenges and see how they helped you grow. honestly, learning little things like hating when people eat your food is so relatable. sharing a room must’ve been a whole new level of patience-testing! walks sound like such a great way to clear your head, though. do you still go on walks now to unwind, or have you found other ways to recharge?

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"Hey man, what have you been up to? It feels like you guys just blew up overnight, which is insane. I'm so happy for you, of course. You've worked so hard to get where you are now. I just figured I'd check in, since I'm sure you're not taking care of yourself properly." @hongjcongs

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"Listen I need more music of yours, I know you released some but I need more. It's so underrated, I wonder if our companies could somehow work out a deal for a collaboration of sorts. I think it would be fun, the boys would love it too. I mean of course, It would need to be hashed out. I just love your music, so I can't resist trying to pull something together for us." @oliviagails

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"So you're an actress so maybe you can help me out with this. Why is the acting world so tough. I feel like I recorded the same scene hundreds of times, with just the slightest difference. I get that the director has a vision but sometimes I just want my lunch break dammit. I do have to say though, the end is usually an amazing result thanks to all those takes that I had to suffer through." @reynoldsellender

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"You're not asking too many questions. Besides, I feel like idols are used to answering hundreds of questions. Oh It was, it definitely tested all of our limits. That's kind of what helps you grow though. It helps you mature so that you can face the reality of the industry as a whole. I learned a lot, like that I hate when people eat my food. I used to share a room so it was tough. I liked going for walks though, to escape everything else."

aw, that's so sweet that you all take care of sanha like that. it's nice to hear that the bond is so strong between you all, even with the challenges. i can imagine dorm life being a whole adventure on its own. it must really test your patience, but it's awesome that you focus on supporting each other. do you ever feel like you’ve learned a lot about yourself through all of it? and how do you unwind when it gets overwhelming? i ask a lot of questions, i know. just tell me to shut up.

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Eunwoo easily ran throughout the store, pointing out various items that appealed to him. It was an easy decision to become an ambassador for Dior, as he enjoyed shopping there himself when he could. Plus he found that their items made great gifts as well when it was called for. The boy picked up four different items, one for each member, even Rocky who had gone solo. As they were all still a family, sometimes a dysfunctional one. Yet a family nonetheless. Holding out the items in his hand, he went over which item would be for who in his group. "Do you think they'll like them?" Eunwoo asked softly, as it was something that he always worried about deep down. He never wanted to disappoint anyone, even the company that they were apart of. "If not, I'd rather you tell me so. I don't want to get them stuff they won't use or like."

Soobin knew what he did before was bad and he forever hated that he had acted that way. His past self was so scared that he didn't understand why especially with how much he loved Eunwoo and still did. He knew he should have messaged him before but everything kept piling up with his company which made it so hard to keep up with everything. He hoped he could smooth things over. Eunwoo was taking about being friends again but Soobin knew he'd wanted more. He wouldn't push anything to make the older male uncomfortable even if he craved being by his side like he used to be.

Soobin nodded his head instantly. "Yes, I had to dash out of the door to keep away from them." He laughed, though he couldn't help but feel happy at seeing the smile on Eunwoo's face. Seeing the Dior store, he couldn't help the fond smile. He knew they'd end up here. With Eunwoo being an ambassador as well as himself, it made sense they went here. "I don't mind. Might get something for the members here as well."

[dongxminion]

"Hm, well I would say we're all really close in general. However, I guess since Sanha is the youngest we're all crazy protective. He's the baby, so he'll always be our baby. Oh it does, especially when we all have to dorm together at first. They consider it a 'bonding experience'. It's.. something for sure. Well, we try hard to help each other out and not take out our frustrations on each other. Let me tell you, it's not easy. We manage though."

do you have a favorite member in your group? or is it hard to pick when you all have such great chemistry together? i imagine being in a group must come with its own challenges. how do you personally balance the dynamics and make sure you’re all supporting each other? @dongxminion

[dongxminion]

Eunwoo wasn't sure about any of this. After all, the other male left him waiting for hours at a train station in the snow. He hadn't heard from him after that, not for a few years. So now that he was back and trying to see him again, something about that didn't sit right. Yet Eunwoo being himself, he had a hard time ever saying no to others. So just like himself, he got his stuff together and headed out to meet Soobin at the mall. The only thing that he kept telling himself was that he was there to get Christmas gifts. Meeting with Soobin was merely an addition to the original plan.

Approaching Soobin, he kept his expression neutral, not wanting to give any emotions away. "Ah, did they really?" he offered up a smile, as Eunwoo knew those boys quite well. Knowing them, he knew that they definitely did. As the boy thought over where to go within the mall, he pointed over at a Dior store for them to go into. "I want to get Sanha something from within there. Do you mind?" He hadn't even paid any attention to the fond look, already making his way over to the shop.

𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕫𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 - ꜱᴏᴏᴡᴏᴏ

Soobin couldn't stop the way he was fidgeting a bit as he approached the mall. He was seeing Eunwoo again and something about it just made him feel too many emotions. He still loved the older male and wanted nothing more than to get to be with him again. Sure he knows he screwed up but he was trying to show that wasn't him anymore. His past self was indecisive and scared while he knew now that he didn't want anyone else but Eunwoo. He just had to prove it to the other and not push anything. He could do that easily.

Taking a deep breath, he smiles brightly at Eunwoo as he approaches him. "Hey. I made sure to get here as fast as I could. The others were being super nosy into what I was doing." He laughed a bit as he remembered the antics of his members as he was getting ready to leave. He couldn't say he was Christmas shopping since he knew they'd end up asking even more questions that he didn't want to answer. "Ready to see what we can find in there?" he asked, not stopping the way he fondly looked at Eunwoo. @dongxminion

[dongxminion]

"Honestly tell that to my management company, I think they need to hear those words. Wait, you don't like christmas chocolate? Is it like, sweets in general? I can understand that though, I'm more of a noodles and meat person. Cheese is the best, I love getting it in my ramen when it's late and the only thing open is seven-eleven. You do need to change that, I'm positive you would like them. Hm, I'm not sure what they're doing this year. Definitely kimchi and bulgogi. Sometimes we even get Tteok guk if we're lucky."

i say anything from late november to january 1st is fair game. carbs don't count and life is meant to be enjoyed. the only thing i'm not too overly fond of is christmas chocolate, but that's just because i don't enjoy the taste. anything savory with a lot of cheese? i'm going to be inhaling that, trust me. i don't think i've ever had sweet potato noodles, but i think i may need to change that. a buffet for a christmas meal, i can dig it. are there any speciality dishes on the menu then?

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Cha Eunwoo attending the wedding of Elizabeth Lail and Jason Sudeikis in the Catskills, New York. 8th December 2024.

[dongxminion]

eunwoo: i hope you can regain it..do you even know how long i was waiting at the train station? in the snow? eunwoo: i have too many people to shop for tbh lol it's ridiculous anymore. the boys are first on my list ofc. eunwoo: okay half an hour it is, see you then in front of the entrance?

soobin: i get that and won't rush anything. i know it will take a bit to regain that trust again soobin: it makes it easier as well. i have a few things i wanted to get for the other members and my family soobin: maybe half and hour

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eunwoo: well yes, definitely. i will need time to adjust and accept the idea that i won't have you walk away again. even as a friend. eunwoo: yeah that's what i'm doing, early christmas shopping. since it always gets crazy the closer to christmas it gets. eunwoo: okay sounds good, half an hour or an hour?

soobin: i mean even with that, we wanna take our time and not rush anything... soobin: [unsent] though friendship isn't what i was thinking at all soobin: the mall sounds good. i gotta pick up a couple things as well. still got a few gifts to get soobin: i'm sure they do. they did the last time i went by there. nope, we can go there

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CHA EUNWOO "Entity" Concept Photos

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eunwoo: baby steps? for what? what do you mean? i thought we were working on a friendship. eunwoo: then that's fine, we can meet at the mall. i need a few things there anyway. eunwoo: i think the mall still has christmas things going on, unless you have your heart set on another xmas location.

soobin: i mean i feel it could be. we can take baby steps here soobin: i'm fine with that. i want whatever makes you comfortable soobin: should we go to one of the xmas things they are doing then? there will be plenty of people around those