#jikook 2021 selca

[seoul-bros]

Jikook Week 40 Complete (10/09 - 17/09/2024)

Their 40th week in the military is now complete and Jimin and Jungkook have completed 50% of their time in the military. It's time to celebrate this milestone with a look back at this week in 2021.

The release of the MOTS: ONE DVD caused a stir this week. On 10/09, ARMY Twitter was buzzing with the news that Jimin had left a mark on JK's neck while JK was twirling him in his arms during late a night drinking session.

Jimin said it was a bite but on-line consensus concluded it was in fact a hickey (love bite). Look at Jin's reaction if you have any doubts about which is more likely.

As Rome burned, Jimin & Jungkook posted selcas on TwiX. Why do I get the feeling they were giggling into the phones as they did this.

BTS's youth ambassadorship was underway and the members were getting ready to go to New York to make a speech at the UNGA.

On 14/09, BTS met President Moon Jae-in at the Blue House to receive their certificate of appointment as Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations & Culture. 

On 18/09, BTS flew to NYC & Jimin posted this beautiful jikook photo

and on 20/09 BTS appeared at the UN and recorded a live version of Permission to Dance. Busy, busy times for them all......

......and jikook looking super fine through it all.

Post Date: 17/09/2024

[jeonscatalyst]

I've been missing Jikook like crazy these days 😭 It feels greedy, we constantly get updates of them giving autographs and we got sooo much content from them this year, but I feel a selca of just two of them from the ms would cure me right now 🥲

Hi anon,

I miss them too so much and would love to see or hear from them as soon as possible but I am afraid we might grow old waiting for that selca, anon lol.

Can’t believe we used to live in a time where we constantly got Jikook selcas or photos. If someone had told pre 2021 me that we would be starved of jikook selcas one day I would have laughed in their face but here we are. I miss them so much but I’m happy they don’t have to miss each other.

Here is some cuddly jikook to cure you a little anon.💜

PS: This is one of my favourite Jikook “moments” not just because of the sweet sleeping cuddling babies but because Jungkook intentionally went to sleep next to an already sleeping Jimin and cuddle him. He could have literally slept anywhere else but he went to cuddle Jimin in his sleep and fell asleep by his side.🥹

[tokyokookmin]

𓆩♡𓆪 𝘑𝘐𝘒𝘖𝘖𝘒 - 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘌𝘟𝘗𝘓𝘈𝘕𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕𝘚 ★☆

2019 jikook dynamics pt 1 Zico’s you are me & I am you and Jikook has a connection? JK is soft when he’s with JM JK-JM sharing the same car situation Serendipity, Black Swan, GCF-T JinKookMin vlive hickey selfie Jikook staring at each other moments “Seoul Final 2019” Korean armies about Jikook Jikook and eggs in the morning Jikook black swan on the tonight show making ep hatred Jikook when they are around each other Jikook based Yt channels Jikook reacting to the word “Laguna” at the 2019 Grammys How JK has helped JM Is Jikook really fanservice? Vminkook Osaka vlive theory Jikook MMA 2020 Black Swan Performance RUN BTS EP 70 in Toronto JM and JK vlive 2021 bday (the way jk comforts jm) Jikook Vlive same place? Jikook @UNGA pic cut Jikook sneaky glances @Chuseokbangtanbomb Jimin rubbing Jk chest to calm him down Jin always with jikook JK-JM connected JK-Jm first selca of 2021 pt1 Jimin seems to love jk's legs lol you are me and I am you moment Jikook grammy cut Jk and JM selca after hickey trended Jikook in man-buns The way jk picks jm up in bridal style Gcfs by anon

[struggle-but-its-all-ocean-floor]

Do you think jungkook's recent choices will have a negative effect on bts as a group?

I do want to say the whole smoking thing doesn't bother me. At first, I did think the photos were taken without his knowledge, but after seeing the video, you can see he's aware that he's being recorded and doesn't really mind. I'm glad that he feels comfortable enough to show a more adult side of him with seven, the drinking, and the smoking. But at the same time, I see how bts has created this image for themselves over the years, and in a matter of months, jk had dramatically changed it. They all seemed to follow the rules and only did schedule lives at the company, but then JK started doing unapproved lives at home. All the members have really protected their social media presence, and then there's jk with tikok and following a thirst trap account 😅. Now we have the smoking out in public when the other 3 members who do smoke have done it out of sight. So I'm just curious how the other members feel about all of this. I do remember on one live JK did say the members told him not to drink on live anyone, but he didn't listen lol. I'm also on the edge of my seat because who knows what else we'll find out. If JK is going to continue to focus on the American market and with the popularity he has gained with seven, tmz is definitely going to have him on their radar.

Okay.

I didn't even know there was a video, but after seeing it, it's not clear at all he knew he was being filmed. Even if he was, I don't think he would've been okay with it. Even if he was aware, he likely didn't want to be filmed, smoking or not. But I'm sure Jungkook knew he could be caught smoking outside the hotel, or wherever he was, and that was a choice he made, because I don't think he wants to hide doing normal stuff like smoking.

I don't see how Jungkook smoking or drinking will negatively impact the group. Suga smoked in Haegeum, Jimin shared his hard times during the pandemic in which he got drunk every night, all members have drank on camera - some of them have even gotten wasted. Why is it only a problem when Jungkook does it? Vmin have also done lives at their homes. Are you saying Jungkook is a bad influence and that they wouldn't have done it without him starting the "trend"? And why should Jungkook ask for permission to do a live for his fans? Why does he need to be supervised like a child? Who cares if that's the company policy? Fuck the company. They can debut minors with sexy concepts, but idols can't go live whenever they please?

You think Jungkook alone changed BTS's image? Like Crazy came out before Seven and it was much sexier and Western-like than anything BTS had done up until that point.

The members haven't "protected" their social media presence. Most of them don't even like social media, so they aren't very active. V posts sexy pictures all the time, RM wants to post art so he posts art. Jungkook literally deleted his IG, is rarely on Twitter, and pretty much just shares a few selcas and recipes on Weverse, apart from doing lives. He only accidentally shared his TikTok account, and what in the fucking world is wrong with having TikTok? And what thirst trap account is he following? I even looked it up and apparently he started following a bunch of dancers, one of whom has videos of herself twerking. Like, isn't twerking one of those basics moves all female dancers do? From what I saw, she seemed like a normal influencer type.

BTS are proud of Jungkook. Hobi and RM shared the explicit, not the clean, version of Seven and Suga knew the song would be a hit. No one is bothered.

I don't even know who the 3 members who smoke are, but V was seen with a vape way back in 2019 and was caught smoking at the 2021 Grammys, and Suga smoked in Haegeum. Jungkook isn't the first one.

Remember RM posting drunk videos of him singing, or Jikook drunk FaceTiming? BTS have an agreement, which is to not post things on social media when drunk, and it's a good policy, but one they've broken before. Jungkook wasn't the first one to go online drunk. And Jungkook was only tipsy in a few of his lives, not drunk to the point he couldn't watch what he said or did.

We know how the members feel. They're okay with Jungkook - proud of him. I doubt there's any drama. And you "being on the edge of your seat" to see what other "scandal" Jungkook will get caught up in is really fucking weird. Leave him alone. I may be a bit judgmental, but this is just wishing for his downfall. I assure you it won't happen.

Also, Jungkook isn't the only one trying to break away from their conservative group image. Jimin did it with Like Crazy, RM is also subtly pushing the envelope, Suga did it for Haegeum, and V pretty much allowed himself to get caught dating in Paris. Why is JK the only one "stirring up trouble"?

No, JK's actions won't destroy either him or the group. BTS are still the biggest group in the world, and Jungkook is the biggest idol.

[stormblessed95]

Jikookers are indeed clowns lmao

We are getting moments most shippers would dream of.

Even if shippers dream they are not going to get it. So they edit the shit out of a video to make it look like something it's not.

We have been fed throughout consistently for years now.

We have a whole gcf dedicated for JM by JK , we have numerous selcas, we have GCF in saipan basically rubbing the fact on our face , we get to see or know they are spending lot of time together no matter day or night , we have jm flying over to jk , we have those embarrassing sexual tension moments - J 14 interview my gosh 🤦‍♀️, we have all those vlives we third wheel , we can all those almost kiss moments, all those things said by kookmin to each other - I was with jk - wakeup and see jk - I want you , we have those analysis videos which makes very much sense , we have hickey incident , we have jk carrying jm anytime anywhere anyway numerous times, we have jk saying he like jm's body from head to toe , all those dance units they did , songs they sung together , jk ranking jm 'based 100% only on HIS own criteria, blackswan performance and much much much more. Which are exclusive to KM , unedited and original.

We are witnessing a love story unfold infront of our eyes and are celebrating it.

But the moment Kookmin shares a selca with us we all go WILD wild , screaming everywhere like we haven't been getting a moment for a decade.

LISTEN. LISTEN! It's the cutest picture and DESERVES to have us all freak out over it. Thank you.

Not to mention this fanart over this moment and how their ends might have ended up touching like this made me 🥺🥺🥺

NOT TO MENTION THE HASHTAGS okay?! They way Jimin used his special hashtag for JK calling him kookie but in an extra cute way 😭 and the way they posted on Twitter while everyone else was on Weverse. Was the distinction necessary?! Was it because he knew how special that hashtag was?! 😭 probably

The first time he ever used that tag for JK was in 2017 and their toyko trip 😭 (the paw prints on this one because Kookie is his puppy prince, please I can't 😭)

And before today, the last time he used it was was 3 years ago in 2018 😭😭 so this was special. Okay?!

NOT TO MENTION that today is apparently National First Love day. And we got a Jikook selca for the first time in a very long time that was not prompted by a birthday or a vlive. And they are both 2 of the most inactive members on SM lately and after ALL THE MOMENTS they have dropped on us lately, they post selcas right after each other when Kiss Mark is trending in Korea and hickey is trending worldwide... and then they post a selca together when traveling together on today of all the days? Coincidence? Maybe, but it's quite the Coincidence then.

Not to mention the touching of the heads. They are always touching their heads together in their selcas and when standing together in photos. The heads are constantly touching 😭 why do they insist on posing so boyfriend?!

Look, okay? Just.... we will all cry over every crumb and all die over every big moment. I'm glad they chose to share their love with us like this. It's beautiful.

[bangtan-twt-archive]

Park Jimin, Jung Hoseok, Jeon Jeongguk

October 13th, 2021

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[wingzie]

Jikook and their “Don’t give a **** “ era ?

There is something that I have noticed recently whilst researching for my Live Reaction threads. That is, 2021 seems to have been claimed as the "jikook don't give a **** era." This isn't just from jikookers, but from the fandom and general public too. I have seen this phase used a lot when looking back into 2021 moments and also with the recent release of Memories 2021. One example of this was during the second Seasons Greetings 2022 teaser. Just like the change of reaction to the ramen comments, the way people responded to this was vastly different to how the fandom reacted to 2021 Seasons Greetings. I shall explore where this phrase has come from and what has caused it to start.

The end of 2020 going into 2021

The first teaser for Seasons Greetings 2021 came out on the 9th November 2020, giving us an idea of what the concepts would be to begin with. The second teaser was uploaded on the 11th November. During this video, you could see a clip of Jimin and Jungkook in similar attire. It was obvious by the clips of the other members that Jikook would be in a unit together. 

Fast forward to December 16th and clips from the DVD were slowly being uploaded. However, a certain unit clip was missing from the Twitter timeline. This was Jimin and Jungkook's pizza unit. We did not see it in full until Peaches had uploaded it, causing jikookers to thank them for all their effort. JK accounts at the time were asked why they did not include their unit scene with no response. It included Jeon Jungkook, so why not include the content clip when he is with Park Jimin?  

Around the same time of Seasons Greetings we had a flurry of jikook. MMA Black Swan was on the 6th December, which showed Jimin and Jungkook’s clear dance skill and chemistry. This was quickly followed by the Dynamite Holiday Remix on the 11th, showing a very comfy looking jikook being intimate with each other. We also saw some very sweet moments between jikook in early 2021 when Winter Package was released on February 27th. All of this footage clearly highlighted the bond between Jimin and Jungkook. Nothing new to jikookers who are used to seeing them being close, but to some these clips had started a certain spark.

Butter Era On the 21st May 2021, Butter was released with a press conference and vlive on the same day. After the press conference @bts_bighit posted a group photo. In it, Jimin is leaning his head on Jungkook’s cheek with their bodies turned to each other. There was a slight murmur in the fandom. Nothing big, but Jimin and Jungkook’s stance in the official photo was definitely noticed. It’’s this photo that sparks the catalyst for the idea that Jikook were showing more than previous years in 2021.  We later got Bangtan Bombs of Jikook being together for the photoshoot for Butter and during the making of the MV. You couldn’t ignore that they were often together in these videos where Jimin and Jungkook are playing or goofing around, whilst the other members rested or played with their phones. Again, this is nothing new.

There were no shortages of cute jIkook moments. From cute moments from Run BTS, with Jungkook’s Mother saying she loved Jimin. To interviews with Jikook yet again ending up in their own little worlds. We had Jungkook admitting that he is Jimin's Copycat. With VLives where Jimin and Jungkook can’t keep their eyes or hands off each other. Then seeing Jikook sing “Anyone” together followed by Jimin literally jumping into Jungkook’s arms. Something that is clearly natural between them. Throughout the entire year, there were countless clips of Jikook being together.

The End of 2021

Just like 2020 there was an influx of Jikook towards the end of the year. On September 10th we got the release of MOTS ON:E DVD, with the famous hickey clip. Followed by Jimin and Jungkook posting selcas whilst it was trending. A few days later,  a selca was posted of Jikook together at the airport on their way to the UN. With some saying it reflected a couples trend at the time. At the event itself, Jungkook gave Jimin a look of support after he lost his place and defended him during the Vlive afterwards. You will know from other clips that Jikook communicates through looks or smiles, giving support even in important events.

On Jimin’s Birthday we got the very domestic Vlive, where Jimin rang for Jungkook. Jungkook arrived very quickly and the two could NOT stop holding hands and being very sweet together until Jimin continued his vlive alone again. You could not deny the vibes here as soon as Jungkook entered the room. The same happened during the Vlive with Jobi, Tae, Jimin and JK in America. As soon as Jungkook was there, JImin lit up and his body language changed. The tones they both used. The way they acted and spoke about each other. ARMY must have felt the same way, because this VLive had such a positive reaction and they recognised the same behaviour in future vlives.

It had been a long time since BTS had performed in front of an audience. The atmosphere was huge in the US and Seoul. You will see Jikook behave the same way in 2021 and 2022 as they have in previous years. The fun dances, the flirting, the butt smacking. All of it. However, to those that are unaware it was like they needed a reminder. The reactions to all the concert performances in terms of Jikook were the loudest. ARMY could not believe that Jikook was doing this in front of so many people in a stadium. Forgetting moments at locations such as Rose Bowl and Hamilton.

To me, it is obvious that 2021 was not a “don’t give a **** era” for Jikook. It was just a period of time where the fandom and public became more aware of them. They have always had fun during DNA. Always supported each other. Always behaved the same way. However, this time, some ARMY have indeed opened their eyes. It’s not just jokes that last a few days, some are really looking back and asking themselves if there is something there. It’s not Jikook that has changed, it’s how they are perceived by their own fandom.

[akookminsupporter]

https://akookminsupporter.tumblr.com/post/687149899927699456/i-really-think-something-is-off-even-hardcore

People should send in these "facts" with receipts if they want to be taken seriously. And even if k kookminers are choosing to "jump ship" I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean for anyone other than the individuals involved. It's not like jikook told people to stop shipping them and k-kookminers are trying to explain that to people who didn't take them seriously. I also dont understand the fascination people have of trying to convince everyone to think the same thing you do. Correct misinformation if required, but otherwise, form your own opinions and let other people form theirs. It's not that serious. Everyone needs to chill out.

Anyways, a present for you too. Jikook selcas in progress: 2014 - 2021

💜💜💜💜

"I also dont understand the fascination people have of trying to convince everyone to think the same thing you do. Correct misinformation if required, but otherwise, form your own opinions and let other people form theirs."

[whysojiminimnida]

Hi, I'm a new army and my favorite duo is Jikook. They caught my attention immediately so I've decided to go back and watch their previous moments. Watching their 2016 dynamic, I noticed they were different, very active that it surprised me. They were always posting selcas (together or of each other), posting videos, commenting on each other posts, making posts related to the other, doing vlives together. It's true that the flirting, compliments, closeness, gentleness and care still exist, that's what made me love them, but why do you think this open interaction in social media changed?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t0LRazPwO8

Your link, anon:

I'm gonna preface this by asking you a couple things :) Have you ever been in a long term committed relationship? (More than 3 years)? If so, did that relationship remain static over time or did it mature and change as you and your partner did?

In 2016 Jungkook was 18, turned 19 in September. Jimin was 20 and turned 21 in October. Both guys had been living together, with the rest of BTS, for over three years - since they were essentially a Western ninth-grader and eleventh-grader, respectively. They were high school kids, basically, who acted appropriately for their ages.

They also weren't on the radar of the entire world. They were popular, and getting moreso. They were working much more than a full-time job schedule. Everything they did was on camera, for the most part, and they were still learning to live with growing up in front of that visibility - but the massive arena tours weren't happening just yet. They were still very able to hide in the open, knowing that "skinship" could often be a great cover for what was really happening.

We got GCF in 2017-2019. We did used to get selfies a lot but then the antis, solos and TKKers ruined literally everything with their Jimin hate (PS, thanks Bxxx you hateful bitch you can sit on Twitter and fake respectability but I see your for-profit cult "analysis" videos that villainize Jimin and treat Jungkook like a self-insert Y/N fanfiction victim)

Fast-forward to 2020 - 2022 era Jeon-Parks. There is no less love or affection but there have been some burns, some rough patches, some erosion of the sharp corners and steep cliffs of overwhelming passion. I see it as a maturing but also a recognition that literally everything they do is now seen under the unforgiving flourescent lens of Western culture, where gay looks gay and is called gay and you are either out or someone will out you, eventually.

It's one thing to be an open secret at home where people KNOW but they don't TALK ABOUT SUCH THINGS. It's a whole other animal to be visible in a culture where people talk about everything and don't understand why that might not be safe or okay for you. The social media intrusion has been HUGE and they have handled it sometimes well, sometimes awkwardly, but they're still young men in their mid-20s. They're DOING THEIR BEST OKAY.

There's also the looming possibility of military service. I cannot overstate to you how major this is for them. Being gay is not a crime in Korea but having gay sex while you're in your mandatory two years of military service IS A CRIME and is punishable BY JAIL TIME. Better to stay in the closet at least until that question is handled for certain. WHICH brings me to my current theory, kids, WANNA HEAR IT?? OF COURSE YOU DO LET'S GET THIS BREAD LET'S GOOOOO HIT ME UP IN MY NEXT POST ANYWAY

I don't think we've been lacking in Jeon-Park Household Content, though, anon. Just because the media has shifted doesn't mean we're getting less. If anything, do you a Google image search for "jikook 2021" and OMG. THE TREASURE TROVE.

(collage credit twitter user @ kmgoogiemin) It's there. The Jeon-Parks haven't changed, fundamentally. They've just evolved. Grown up a bit. Learned a lot. Did a little stamp collecting. That's all.

[kmgoogiemin]

Hi Georgia! Thank god all those tkkrs and antis come to your blog, they opened my eyes, I was so wrong about life but they fixed my misconseptions!

1. Turns out, IG is the only proof of life, at least since 02Dec.2021. As I don't post shit there my personal life in particular is a mysery and in general I'm dead, hello from the other side! That's obviously the only reason jm posts sth once in a while too as much as he don't like it, just to let the world know he's still alive.

2. Celebrities get into relationships based on opinions of internet anons who ship them. I bet that's how tomdaya got together, their agents told them they're being shipped. I can totally see that convo bw jk and tae:

jk: hey, tae, many shippers believe we look good together, so lets have sex and get married!

tae: great news, jk, I feel like I already am pssionately in love with u! Wait, what if I'm not gay?

jk: well u are if ppl say so, hurry up and take ur pants off, ppl on twt say IG selcas mean we f*cked!

3. Twitter trends obviously also prove which ships are real. Like, the more ppl want sb to be together, the bigger the chance those 2 will be together cuz 1) see par.2 and 2) the sheer power of thought, if ur wish is strong enough it comes true, especially if you keep repeating it like a prayer. Jikook trending doesn't count though cuz apparently fanservice, duh.

4. Jikook is definitely a fanservice cuz all we know abt them happened ON cameras, that's how we know anything at all and so their relationship is all fake. Tkk is real cuz all their meaningful moments happen OFF cameras and no one has literally zero proof those moments happened which means they definitely happened, thank god there are smart shippers who could figure that out of thin air. In general this should mean everything all ships do on cameras is fake tkk including and I'm confused but that's probably just cuz I'm not smart enough to understand that.

5. Everybody hates jm, how could I not realise that?! Like, I thought I loved him but that big warm feeling I have towards him must be, in fact, hate (thanks to your anons I know now)! So what if he's been trending on Twitter almost daily for years with thousands of 'jm we love u, u'r amazing thank god u exist' posts, it's simply impossible someone could love him for real! I bet it's all his own manipulations, that's why he barely comes online, he's too f*cking busy juggling multiple accounts writing posts abt himself, he overdone it so much he got his own name muted but that cunning little ass still manages to trend daily with half a dozen other names! Thank god Yoongy his bf sleeps all the time he's off work otherwise their relationship wouldn't last cuz jm barely has time for anything else. Srsly, let this poor guy go already, all those men and women all over the world falling for him don't exist, it's all a big fat lie! And that model who screamed 'jm marry me!' was totally paid by jm.

6. South Korea is apparently a gay paradise with fairies and unicorns, just like in those BL webtoons one can find online where every man is hot and gay and women only exist if they're gay too, I mean, Korean artists drew that so they must be telling the truth, right? Homophobia doesn't exist there, that's why BH covers the real gay couple with the fake gay couple, the only reason celebs don't rush to come out is cuz their nasty companies want them to play straight to milk all those naive female fans who dream of marrying them one day or believe celebs are all saints who gave chastity vows. Actually, homophobia doesn't exist anywhere, so taekook (proven couple cuz see par.2-4) will definitely officially come out very soon (again cuz they took a habit of coming out every week since they got IG, ahh the power of that SM!) you just wait and see. And other ships will follow suit cuz BTS is obviously one big gay circus, see utube edits and wattpad/ao3 ffcs for proof, they're obviously all documentaries.

Phew, I'm sure I missed sth, I mean I'm going through fundamental changes in my head u know so it's easy to forget sth but I'm looking fwd to the new revelations, my life will not be the same!

seeing it all written there kinda is just crazy

[cyc-jkm]

FIRST JIKOOK SELCAS OF 2021 ON JK DAY

[kanmom51]

How would you Interpret Jikooks relationship development over the years? Cause I’m my head, from content and observation, developments I’ve mentally put it down as (below) but I’m always so interested in others interpretations and why.

2012 - 2014 ~ friends/bandmates, jimin was in a deep caring for Jungkook stage which could’ve been seen as “brotherly” to some.

2015 ~ crushing, developing romantic feelings, mutual pining, seeking for attention, push/pull (will they? Won’t they?)

2016 ~ duo routines, pondering over possibilities/problems, maybe admitting feelings, rain fight? (I don’t really get the vibe they were dating though, very close) increase in affection/verbal compliments

2017 ~ discovering what they are, developing into a full relationship, getting a lot closer, shameless flirting, gifting, the year they told the members?

2018 ~ trying to figure out how a relationship will work for them, dos & don’ts, balancing, plus a hard year for them work wise, I don’t see them getting a full chance to develop their relationship efficiently, they mostly posted a lot of selcas. Very supportive during tours/injuries.

2019 ~ they’ve figured things out, they’re head over heels, attached at the hip, thriving on love euphoria, grand gestures, incredibly sweet.

2020 ~ domestic, getting a chance to “live” as a couple minus the drama of flying/touring, settling, fully committed, seeming almost restless at keeping it hidden, where one is, the other is. Bold & questionable moments.

2021 ~ “married” vibes so far. Very warm and sweet. Seem to be very much still in love and happy with each other’s company. Still much to be seen though. I’m not sensing any issues with them, just a decrease in content.

I have to refer you to my timeline anon, because the way I see Jikook and how and when they became a couple is differently than you.- My masterlist.

I've seen a lot of Jikookers thinking the relationship started only in 2017, and I find myself wondering how these major moments from 2015 & 2016 are being ignored.

Moments like:

Not to mention BV1 the Osaka Vlive, followed by JM's impression of Regina George Vlive & the Tokyo Vlive. There are many other 'couplie' moments all throughout that time period.

So yeah, as far as I am concerned, by 2017 they are well into building a relationship, and at that point they are also well into finding the balances needed within a healthy relationship.

By 2018, after the Tokyo trip and GCFT, may I remind you, their relationship is fully developed and only strengthening and coming back from Tokyo a boldness is added to the mix.

2018 is the year of BV3, GCFS ("I don't wanna hide no more...") and MAMA 2018, amongst others.

2019 is world tour. Being far from home may have given them a freedom they missed back in SK. Being in the USA gave them boldness, a feeling they can be more open and less judged, perhaps. This would be, by my count, a fourth year into their relationship. Their confidence in themselves and in their relationship is growing. They know what they want, they know who they love, they are not ashamed of it and it looks like they are testing the waters, in a way, once again but even more so, pushing the boundaries even more and more - how will people react? will people understand what they mean to each other? or will they continue to 'hide in plain sight'?

So, they were even wilder and just all over 'more'.

As for 2020-21, well, there is no doubt the pandemic had a great effect not only on the band but on JK&JM's relationship as well. Being 'stuck' in SK, unable to go on tour, having this unclarity, especially the first half of 2020, when we were all up in the air, not knowing or understanding where this is leading us, they had the time to 'settle down', perhaps live as a couple, one way or another. Yes, they have been living together for many years, but that still isn't the same as cohabitating as a couple, by themselves, without others surrounding them.

I see a calmness, a maturity and confidence to the relationship, now much more than ever. If before there was a gravitation towards each other, it feels even stronger now. Yes, they are professionals and part of a band of 7, so they cannot constantly be together, but when they find the opportunity, they are, on and off camera. They constantly gravitate towards each other. And when they can't, they just can't keep their eyes off each other (funny to see how at times it's a real struggle for them to not look at each other).

As for the flow of future content, well I say let's be thankful for whatever we get, and we will, mark my word.

Love and support JM/JK. xx

[tokyokookmin]

Have you seen the super long video someone just uploaded of jikook from 2013-2021? If not here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y6RhdFIE-g

I've noticed so many things and have so many thoughts but if you've seen it what are your take aways seeing everything in one place like this in chronological order?

Hi, anon!

I have seen this whole video a while ago, this video is dedicated towards the growth of jimin's and jungkook's relationship. It was beautifully edited and all of jikook's moments were compiled together in chronological order from 2013 (when they first debuted) till 2021.

Well, anon, feel free to send in another ask or you can also hit me up in the DM's! I will gladly give my take on the moments you have thoughts about! Since this video is extremely long and full of moments, I can't possibly give my observation for every single moment. If you were more specific on which moments, I will not hesitate to elaborate more about it.

Nevertheless, here's a quick run-through of jikook's dynamics throughout the years.

2013/2014

looking at 2013 chemistry, we have seen jimin being very brave to acknowledge that he's affectionate towards jk. He likes to call jk cute and does like to compliment him but bear in mind that this was just only the beginning of BTS's debut. Jimin didn't have much time to connect with the members as he was one of the last members to join :)

Based on my observation, Jimin felt more connected towards Jungkook as he was the group's maknae and is from Busan which I where Jimin's from (Im not ignoring the fact that Tae also played a big part as a close friend towards him) Jimin just wanted to build and establish a great bond with jk. (just too attached)

For JK, it's not like he never liked jm, it's just that he was more reserved and was getting into the zone. He had always endeared jm and valued jimin's presence. He has always had those shiny eyes for his hyung ever since the beginning!

Then in 2014, we saw the equations developing gradually.

Things were going on as usual, the normal teasing was going on, the same old wooing and casual chats, jimin wanting to go on a trip with Jungkook.

2014 was just a slow process for the dynamics to progress.

2015

I believe jikook's relationship hit a milestone in 2015. Things started to show very much. It was a turning point.

We saw jungkook turning vocal. His body language and expressions were clear enough for us to know that something was up between them. The sudden praising and flirtiness coming out of that guy were crazy.

We saw them being closer and more flirty throughout 2015. The back hug-slow dance that not many noticed.

The year when jungkook started praising jimin numerous times!

( CONTEXT- here, jk is saying that jm eyes are beautiful)

Jungkook's description of Jimin in Malaysia's press conference (MY armies, where are yall, lol)

Their moments in public started developing even more and we had lots of intimate hugs and moments that year. Not to forget, we also got many selcas and jikook lives!

There's no possible way to exclude the 2015 OSAKA JIKOOK moment, am I RIGHT? 😂

2015 was a year great for them, things began to be great between them, and the intimacy between them grew. They also were exploring their feelings that year, which I think is a great thing!

2016

Even more giggles and flirtiness. Just jikook being very obvious that year. But first, check this out.

If you're lazy to run through that post, here's a quick recap for you.

this incident was a year before serendipity.

Apart from that, Jikook received a term from karmy and the media. Karmy started calling Jikook the Sun and Moon duo in 2016 after the coming-of-age ceremony. Jimin is known as the moon and jk as the sun.

We got amazing selcas that year and plenty of interactions as well!

They went on a break together around early 2016.

Them talking about their shopping experience together while shopping for Jk's birthday.

fast forward

2017

Oh boy, this one has got to be one of my favourite years of jikook chemistry. This was officially it, you know? From serendipity, gcf-t to award shows. Good lord, save my heart.

We got the iconic gcf-t in Tokyo which was a phenomenal video jk made (no one expected that coming) "running, running just to get my hands on you". Jimin through Jungkooks eyes <3

I genuinely feel so happy for both of them!

Then we got the Serendipity MV. Serendipity has A LOT OF DETAILS! It's connected to jikooks relationship. I find that song very therapeutic and full of warmth and love.

If you remembered what I said (linked my Zico post) in the 2016 timeline, you would notice that the "you are me and I am you" has a connection with serendipity. That trail of 너는 나고 나는 너야 ( Neoneun Na Naneun Neo) began from there. Jikook's never-ending usage of that quote will forever be our favourite 🥰

serendipity post (1)

Of course, we will not forget jikook in Bon Voyage, lol. We got so much of jikook crumbs that year. Damn, it's crazy, lol.

Oh man, this one screamed LOUD! We got jikook as a pair for the SUMMER PACKAGE 2017! Was it intentional to use the rainbow unicorn floaties?

This one is quite scandy, lol. We got jikook wilding in the People interview.

Just Jk saying things, don't mind him 😂.

jk, what you tryna tell oml.

OOPS. Well, I ran out of the pic and link usage. I will continue the 2017 - 2021 timeline as soon as possible. Thank you again for bearing with me. I had this post in the drafts for an extended period. Anyways, this is only my observation, it might be right or wrong, but all we know is that we are all jikook supporters.

This post took me quite a long time to collect information and links. I hope that you guys will enjoy it 💕🥰

[nightswithkookmin]

RE MEMORIES 2020 TKK

I'm losing my mind😭😭😭😭

Sigh.

When it comes to those two, I think I've said and I maintain the company's move to intervene and facilitate their bond predates memories 2019.

If anything, the end of 2020 is when they actively started consciously pairing them in content and 2021 is when we've seen that kind of conscious curation of 'ships' become more frequent and routine- pack it up Bighit. We know about Jikook and we know what y'all doing lately too. Y'all ain't fooling nobody.

We discussed this bit on the other platform.

What happened. We used to be so close.

I really don't expect to see much of Tae Kook in memories 2020. I really don't. In 2021 memories, sure. In 2020, not so much.

But that don't mean they don't have any TKK moments at all. We are still gonna get something. Especially early 2020 when those two were at a really good place- with Tae providing a lot of emotional support for JK and JK allowing himself to be vulnerable with him.

I just don't expect it to be of the same quality or quantity as say JinKook or Jikook. Unless, like I said BigHit editors consciously 'aided' them- like they've been doing lately.

I think we talked about this on the other platform. I was happy about their end of year selca only to find out they had deliberately taken that photo for the fans- who is FANSERVICE NOW?

KARMA IS A JIKOOKER.

If I had said JK looked like he had been dragged there to take the photo from that tight corners of his lips in the photo I would have caught a case on these streets from Tuktukkers and the wannabe fake woke jokers moonlighting as Tuktukkers. But sir energy don't lie.

By Soop is when they had talks of having drifted apart over the years. By dynamite there were some lowkey tensions between them and Tae was trying to reconnect or at least making the effort. By end of 2020 JK was throwing around that whole 'we used to be so close' phrase around willy nilly.

I feel BigHit is personally invested in the public reputation of the members- especially those two and if they feel they need to make a good impression and fix their broken image because it contradicts the BTS kumbaya agenda then they would want to take this opportunity to correct that through memories as they've been doing with the recent pairings throughout 2021.

More like, 'look Taekook are all good now.' Here they are eating ice cream together. Here they are taking a walk down the street holding hands. Here they are caring for eachother. Look Jk wiped Tae's tears.

They would want to put their 'chemistry' on full display- if they have that sort of content lying around💀 I mean that is the whole point of Memories isn't it? But like I said, they can't show us what they don't have. If they have it we will see it.

That's what I meant in my last post. I don't see how that's confusing or contradictory. Lol.

For JK, I'm actually looking forward to seeing more Namkook moments than Minimoni- organically I mean. Simply because Namkook as a pair through 2020 were equally conscious of building and nurturing their bond.

With Jikook, I don't know what to tell you. Their moments of tensions are usually short lived. They make up faster than you'd expect and wouldn't allow petty disagreements to ruin their bond to the point they would need say the company to intervene and fix their relationship.

That's just because Jimin is Jimin and JK is Jk. I mean JK's mother is not out here Jiminah saranghae-ing like a proud in law because she thinks or expects Jimin to not care or look after her son. Jimin is his hyung. Whatever happens with them I feel he will always have love for JK and often times is willing to overlook certain things. He's said so himself. He lets Jk get away with so much because he is cute and the Maknae.

I can't imagine Jikook drifting apart while still in the same band. Sure they will fight, sure they will disagree, hell I maintain they break up from time to time but I don't think it's ever going to be that bad.

I have my reservations about memories 2019. I'm waiting for memories 2020 to confirm my suspicions. How they treat Jikook in this will be so telling of a lot of things. But I'm not at all worried about them if you know what I mean?

Memories 2019 was a dump.

Jikook are real regardless. They don't need dumping or visibility to be real. Their bond has always been commercially convenient hence the visibility. Isn't that why people brand them as fanservice? Ships do have commercial value and are relevant and I remember saying if it were up to BigHit they will have more of ships like Jikook. The problem is the intersectional nature of ships. Tae and Kook have a dynamic as does Kook with Jimin and Jimin with Tae.

Taekook and Jikook are mutually exclusive as far as the nature of their bond goes. Both cannot be real at the same time.

Tae Kook can't be what Jikook is.

That one time in On Era the editors captioned a Tae kook moment as romantic was interesting to me. Things like that can create problems within Vminkook. Imagine everyone praising your best friend and your partner and calling them power couple and romantic while your own relationship gets defined as brothers, friends etc and not recieve the same respect and acceptance.

If Tae kook is real, all that homoerotic charge and romanticization of Jikook would be problematic as fuxk. As would Tae Kook if Jikook is real.

All that being said, I said I won't put it past BigHit to pull a fast one over Tuktukkers. They are in a for profit business not charity. If Tae Kook sells I trust they would be selling that to us. Unfortunately what Tuktukkers want is not Tae Kook, it's Jikook with TaeKook's name on it. That, I don't think anyone can help them with.

I hope this helps?

Signed,

GOLDY

[stormblessed95]

Hey there! I hope you’re having a great start to your weekend! Wanted to get your thoughts on why you think JK has gone completely radio silent ? My personal thoughts are that he is just done right now with the level of toxicity out there over every little move he makes. I feel like he’s in protective of mode of himself, Jimin, and the other members. I can’t even imagine being under that big of a microscope with so many just waiting to pounce the moment he says/does/posts something. He’s damned if he does and damned if he doesn’t. It’s got to be crushing not to be able to show his support for the members, especially Jimin, publicly. It makes me so sad. He’s always been so vocal with his actions about his feelings for him 💜💜He’s such a good guy, a kind and caring soul. I know sometimes he appears aloof and spaced out but I don’t think this is one of those times. If he felt he could post without causing distress (because of haters) to Jimin I think he would do it in a heartbeat 💜

Hi! I know you are new. So I'm not going to get into a ton of everything your said. You weren't here, so you won't recongize the pattern. But both JK and Jimin have been the least active members on social media since 2019. When they first started their official Instagrams, JK had a lot of fun playing with the new app, especially using it to connect with ARMYs and keep entertained during all of their times being quarantined. But otherwise he hasn't ever been super active. Jimin was pretty active pre 2019, but since then, has slowed down a lot. You could come up with a million theories as to why, including just, he has gotten older and it's not a priority at this point. JK was super active towards the end of 2022, as he was promoting his different activities and was garnering attention for it (different Collabs, Dreamers, etc). Jimin is now super active as he has been promoting his own stuff and making sure he keeps his name out there as his projects drop. Dior, W Korea, Vibe Collab and his new album coming soon. When it's JKs turn for album promotion, you'll start seeing him pop back up all over SM too. And when Jimins promotions are over, his presence on SM will slow back down too I'd bet. JK even said the last time we saw him on a live stream, that after he finishes up with Dreamers, he doesn't have much of a schedule or projects to focus on. So social media promotions aren't something he is going to worry about. And not being on social media is not the same thing as not showing your best friends support for what they are doing. I'm positive all the members have wished Jimin and Jhope well on their Paris trip and were super excited for them. No matter if a post was posted or not.

In 2017, Yoongi (who has taken to Instagram and loving it lately) was so avoidant of social media and their Twitter account that Jimin once even posted a photo of him saying "he's alive" since ARMY hadn't seen him in so long and Jimin saw lmfao

Basically, being absent from SM is not abnormal. And while we might miss them, it's not something worth theorizing over. It's normal, especially for JK, it's fine. It's something newer fans might not always remember as they showed up during a time where JK was making ARMYs question their sanity over how active he was being. Lol man basically barely posted at all in 2020. There are tweets from 2019 about how much ARMY misses JK but they understand his perceived "break from SM" that they assumed was a break since the man barely posted. Lol he posted a jikook selca once, a gym photo once, in 2021 he posted a monthly Selca and everyone was celebrating getting to see JK more than ever 😂

Basically I don't think he is worried about it either way, and therefore neither am I. I do miss him though! Just like I missed Jimin so much last year too! BTS solo careers and their presence online during them will be a new thing we have to get accustomed to I guess lol