Kpop fans and the world at large are thrown into turmoil when the rising global sensation BTS, Bangtan Sonyeondan are kidnapped in the dead of night. As the world reels in confusion the young men of BTS find themselves living a nightmare from which...
It is late afternoon and the city seems unusually quiet and still. In front of the headquarters of BigHit Entertainment a large number of fans of Bangtan Sonyeondan held vigil. The size of the group there has never wavered, had in fact grown as international fans arrived in Korea to join their fellow ARMYS.
Signs, flowers, stuffed animal and presents of all kinds formed an almost impassible barrier in front of the building. Staff members came out every hour to gather up as much as they could and take back into the building.
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In front of all that stood a blond reporter from America reporting for ABC news.
"This is Karen Sanders reporting from South Korea. It has been just a little over two weeks since international Kpop sensation; BTS were abducted just outside a studio where they were working on their latest album. There has been no word from the kidnappers since the initial ransom demand was sent through the internet. The official word from sources within law enforcement is that searches are still ongoing throughout the country and have asked the public for any information that might help. However, a confidential source has said that there is fear that BTS may no longer be in the country with the possibility that they were taken to North Korea and then into China."
The reporter moved and gestured to the crowd as she spoke again, "As you can see, David, the outpouring of love and support has been growing by the day. There are similar vigils like this one being held all over the world and fans, Korean and International have begun planning prayers events as well as fundraisers to offer rewards for the return of BTS and the capture of their abductors. Reporting from South Korea, this is Karen Sanders."
A lone man stood at his office window looking down at the crowds. His countenance was pale and worn, new lines spreading out from his eyes and mouth. All his thoughts were on seven young men and the fear they must be living through right now. But he had to pray that they still lived because night after night he woke from exhausted sleep by nightmares of watching each of them die in from of him as he stood powerless to help.
Hitman watched reporters from Seoul and around the world move through the crowds talking to as many of the fans as they could. He knew it was for sound bites and ratings; but he also prayed that the loving energy these devoted fans gave to his boys would carry through the universe to wherever they were, wrapping them in a protective embrace.
He was startled from his thoughts by the phone on his desk. The last of the money was supposed to be made available soon and he was waiting for the conformation call. As he listened to the voice on the other end, Hitman felt his knees give way and he fell to the floor in anguished grief.
Top officials in the government had declared the kidnappers to be terrorists and like America, South Korea had a never pay terrorists policy that would be strictly enforced.
He could not stop the tears from flowing as his nightmare now became a real possibility.
Reporters from all over were combing the masses, sticking microphones into tear stained faces trying their best to understand this phenomenon known as ARMY. Fans had come from thousands of miles away, to a country where they didn't speak the language, to form prayer circles and sit in rigid formal bows, making offerings to the gods for the safe return of seven men they had never even met. Fansites were handing out necessities like food and water, blankets and pillows, and entire sections were singing songs and waving ARMY Bombs.
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"What does it mean to be ARMY?" one fan repeated as they looked at the pretty blonde reporter in front of them. "As ARMY, we are family. All of us are underneath the same sky. We see the same stars and pray to the same sad moon. And right now ARMY's greatest fear is that our galaxy is losing its seven brightest, most precious stars, all at the same time. All of us are lost and all we can do is beg Bangtan Sonyeondan to hold on. We must pray that whoever took our leaders sees the error in their actions and returns them to us their family, unharmed. We are not worried about BTS...they have always been strong. We ARMY are worried about Kim Seokjin, and Jung Hoseok, and Min Yoongi, Kim Namjoon, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook. Seven amazing and selfless beings who have done nothing to deserve this nightmare we are all now in. I can't even imagine what they must be going through. My heart breaks for them. We will pray for them. Until whenever. Or...forever..."
"What do I want to tell BTS?" another fan asked. "I want to tell them that they owe us one more funny face, one more brilliant smile, and one more terrible dance that only they can make sexy. I want them to remember all promises they made to us. I want them to keep believing in their galaxy. I want them to know that the world is praying for them. Not just ARMY. They have united us as human beings. I want them to know that...that ARMY is waiting for them. Praying for them. Crying. Fighting. Barely breathing as we are stuck in a torturous limbo. I want them to know that the world loves them and that we need them to stay strong, and in return we will be strong and keep fighting for their return. Saranghae!"
