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‖ december 14th, 2018 ‖
IT WAS OVERWHELMING.
Iseul stood there, unable to process the things going on as each of her members found it hard to hold back their tears, including her.
Hoseok, who had received the award spoke up, "Before we came up on stage, I was really worried. I want to always show you the best side of me and not make any mistakes, so whenever we're about to go up on stage, I get nervous as we prepare. This award is really -" He started to cry just then, causing Jimin to give him a hug.
"I think this year I would have cried whether or not we received this award," he said, sniffling. "We went through so many hard times, and we received so much love from all of you, so I really wanted to make up for that. I'm so grateful, and I want to take this opportunity to thank my members who are here with me. Thank you. I love you."
Namjoon parted his back, wiping away his tears before his stepped up after Hoseok.
" I'd like to give this honor to Army, " Namjoon said in the mic, " also, we've received the honor of the Album of the Year award this year. As well as the artists here today, there are also so many great artists who are struggling at this moment to create their albums. I don't think that we're receiving this award because we're better or greater than them. So I want to give the honor to them too."
"There is someone I definitely want to talk about today. I think that this is the first time I've talked about this in detail. Our producing director Bang Shi Hyuk. When we were trainees who had nothing, you took us and fully supported us, giving us studios, practice rooms, and a dorm, and you believed in our potential. Also, when we didn't have much to show in 2014, you told us, 'Even before you debuted, I already thought of you as artists that will win a Daesang, and you will soon become the best group. I believe in you.'"
He chuckled, recalling how they all had laughed it off, "When we came out of his studio, we laughed a lot. We thought, 'He must be going through a hard time lately.' People around him also tried to stop him; they thought that such a great composer was putting an end to his career. Yet he believed in us so much when we had nothing, and I want to give this honor to him. We love you and respect you, and we'll continue to work hard together with you."
Jungkook stepped up the microphone to first ask fans if they'd enjoyed their performances after Namjoon, also looking quite emotional. "We worked hard to prepare our performances while thinking about ARMY. We've received the Album of the Year award today. We really just wanted to become artists that you can be proud of, and it's the same way now. In our hearts, ARMY is forever No. 1. Thank you so much, we love you."
Iseul shot the boy a big smile through her teary eyes, clutching on Jin's hand for life as her members gave their speech.
Jimin then took a turn at the microphone and grinned, "ARMY! Thank you. In the past year, it's possible that there were some tough things, right? As we went through them, we'd gather together and talk about it, and we were able to look back on things. When we did that, we realized that there are many people behind us and beside us. We wondered when so many people came to be by our side. As we thought about that, we realized that even though it's hard, we can gather strength and be happy. So I want to say thank you to all of you."
Jimin continued, "Also, I really wanted to receive this award again in this spot. As I always say, the pride that you have for us is our pride. So next year, we will show you even better sides of ourselves, and repay you again with this award. Thank you. I love you!"
Taehyung, who was already crying, sniffled and grabbed the mic, looking at the crowd,
"To the members' mothers and fathers who are watching this, thank you for raising us," before beginning to cry again. "The fact that we're able to receive this award is unbelievable. I will work hard so that I deserve this award. You give us these great awards at the end of each year. I really feel like even if I were born again, ARMY would be a precious gift to us. Thank you so much, I truly love you."
Yoongi stepped up to take the mic and gulped, managing to smile through his teary eyes as the award was placed in his hands.
Throughout the MAMA week, Iseul could not believe they received total 10 awards, three of them being daesangs that made them so emotional.
"Thank you, ARMY. I'm so happy to receive the Artist of the Year award. I think of this as an award given to us by the ARMY who always looks over us, and I will work harder. " He brought up the award, looking over to the crowd of precious army waving their Armybombs, " And I want to thank our families who brought these seven wonderful people into the world. 2018 was a year where I wondered if it was even possible to be this happy in my life. I'll make 2019 an even cooler and happier year. Thank you."
Jin gave Iseul's hand a squeeze before letting it go and stepping up to the mic, his voice shaky as he breathed out to speak.
"ARMY, I'm thinking about earlier this year. Early this year, we were having a really hard time mentally. So we talked together and worried about whether we should disband or not. But I'm so relieved that we found our resolve again and now we're able to have these great results." As he mentioned this, Taehyung next to him broke down in tears, making Iseul smile and walk over to his side, giving him a side hug.
Jin continued, "I'm so grateful to our members who found that resolve again, and I want to say thank you to my loving members and ARMY. Thank you."
Iseul sucked in a sharp breath, knowing she'll break down if she talks now. But Namjoon had given her a gentle pat on the back and she didn't have the energy to refuse to him now.
Grabbing the mic, she gulped hard before forcing out a husky chuckle. The camera pans on her face to see tears finally rolling down her cheeks like diamonds.
" ARMY, today you are the main reason we're standing here. Without your support and love, this wouldn't have been possible. I'd also like to thank pd-nim for believing in us when we ourselves didn't. This year was particularly hard and I'm really thankful to my members because I wouldn't trade this for the world. It's really hard imagining a life without BTS and Army anymore, so we all were very stressed when we came to talk of disbanding. "
" Despite all the hardships, we're standing here holding this award because we know Army will always be with us no matter what. Thank you, ARMY. Saranghae! And to all our parents who looked after us and took care of us, let us look after you now. We want you to just enjoy the life without working so hard like you all did in the past to bring us where we are today, it's our turn to look after you, please give us the honor. Love you, all. "
Jin smiled, bringing her into the group hug along with others while the crowd cried and cheered.
The day as ended in tears, it also ended in happiness. It was a day they'd never forget. It was a day Iseul could never forget.
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I actuallydidn't want to write this becauseI'd bawl my eyes out whenever I see this clip, butI had to include!
