GOT7‘s BamBam has been increasingly concerning fans as he shares cryptic messages.
In July, BamBam posted an ominous update via Instagram. He revealed that he was unduly fatigued.
I just want to sleep and don’t wake up so I can finally rest.
— BamBam
the fact that it’s 2am in korea right now, yeah someone needs to check on bambam fr i’m dead serious pic.twitter.com/LBAZL7QfVn
— 7 ✵ (@jtotheyoungboy) July 24, 2024
He attempted to reassure fans with a follow-up post. Still, many Ahgases (also known as iGOT7, GOT7 fans) were extremely worried about BamBam after.
Is been a long run from last year till now and still long way to go.
It was a lot of pressure and stress and since my body not really feel so well for a long time now.
Sometimes I’m getting sensitive and emotional.
I’ll do my best on this year and will find my time to rest.
I’ll be okay.
Sorry if I caused any worry.
Have a good day.
— BamBam
The concerns didn’t end there either. BamBam has recently been on his 2024 [BAMESIS] SHOWCASE TOUR. During his Manila concert last month, BamBam gave a speech to Ahgases that left them heartbroken. He confessed that he has been increasingly unhappy these days.
I feel like the more you grow up, the happy days … keep getting less … I’m gonna say I feel unhappy more than I feel happy these days … I just wanna be honest because you guys are the only people that I can talk to. You guys are the only people that I can lean to. So, that’s why I really wanted to express my feelings to you.
— BamBam
Still, BamBam asked Ahgases to be happy even when he could not be. He recognized that he has had a lot on his mind, and Ahgases help cheer him up.
If this world (is) not gonna allow me to be so happy, at least I want to give my energy to you guys so y’all can be happy more. So, Ahgase, please, at least for me, please be happy for me, all right? And then someday … maybe when I need that energy, please, y’all can cheer me up and be there for me, so thank you. Not gonna cry, not gonna cry. …I have a lot of things going on in my mind right now, but then every time, the only place that I feel free and I feel like happy these days is meeting you guys on stage … so the stage is like a playground for me right now. When I’m by myself, I kinda think a lot, so I appreciate you guys come out here and have a good time for me.
— BamBam
🐍 I feel like the more you grow up, the happy days keep getting less… I’m gonna say I feel unhappy more than I feel happy these days. I just wanna be honest because you guys are the only people that I can talk to.
+#BAMESISSHOWCASEINMNLpic.twitter.com/LBbytXYkoX
— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 (@cyjprint) September 9, 2024
Later in the month, BamBam shared an update via X (formerly Twitter). He apologized for his recent negativity and promised to take some time off so that he can return as the positive BamBam many fans know and love.
the past 2weeks i want to say sorry for being so negative and sensitive
i will take sometimes off for myself and will comeback as a positive bambam again
hope everyone reading this post always be happy and surrounded with love
take care
— BamBam
the past 2weeks i want to say sorry for being so negative and sensitive
i will take sometimes off for myself
and will comeback as a positive bambam againhope everyone reading this post always be happy and surrounded with love
take care💚❤️🖤
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 23, 2024
At the time, Ahgases believe BamBam would soon go on hiatus. Yet, his latest posts have Ahgases more concerned. On September 29, he shared an Instagram story saying he would be “gone for good” in 2025.
BamBam also posted on X, saying, “I hope you had good night.” Ah Ahgase commented on the post, expressing their concern, to which he replied, “People around me is the reason i’m dying.”
i hope you have good night
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
people around me is the reason i’m dying
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
Lately, BamBam shared Justin Bieber‘s “Changes” via his X and Instagram Stories on his way back home to Thailand.
“I just wanna be the best of me even though sometimes I forget to breathe, so that I can be the best for you, that’s all I wanna do”
Oh Bammie. I hope you know that you being the best for us means you being happy with yourself, with a healthy, peaceful state of mind & wellbeing. https://t.co/1HhFsh4GDE
— Hafsa🌙💚🐥 Once In A Dream 🩵 (@cyj_jaybs_smile) October 1, 2024
Aww, my heart breaks knowing Bambam is feeling like this, but i’m so glad his going back home to Thailand. He really does need to be with his family right now and people that genuinely care about him. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/At9f6j1LkR
— 💚 🚩 (@GotJiaerx) September 30, 2024
Ahgases are hoping BamBam will get the rest and help he needs, as his recent posts are concerning everyone, including non-fans.
Excuse me, @ABYSS_COMPANY, but what are you doing about the mental health of your artist? Bambam is clearly crying out for HELP, where are you? pic.twitter.com/qZpGqbkg5v
— kdrama trash ✨ (@tttalkskdrama) September 30, 2024
I’m not a fan but pls He needs help ASAP. as a human I’m worried for bambam..‼️‼️
WE LOVE YOU BAMBAM
WE LOVE YOU BAMBAM
WE LOVE YOU BAMBAM
WE LOVE YOU BAMBAM
WE LOVE YOU BAMBAM @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/9jsWqu65Np— ¢나는 우즈마°® |𝑭𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕|🍷🥢 (@aliconicha) September 30, 2024
Not EXO related but calling EXOLs to go leave happy and warm comments for Bambam on X and Instagram.
When you can see someone cry for help …we need to reach out! pic.twitter.com/iqR8KhWSEL— 🐧AerieLtoutEXO (@OhyeahhhCMON) September 30, 2024
bambam shouldn’t be afraid of changing of company or friends and atp he truly needs professional help, he shouldn’t be suffering like this
— lia 𖣔 (@DPRYUG) September 29, 2024
Some of BamBam’s friends in the industry have also shared messages of support. Fly to the Sky‘s Brian Joo, a fellow variety idol, variety TV star, and self-proclaimed “cleaning freak,” shared an Instagram Story with BamBam, expressing best wishes for the younger idol.
Soloist Jessi, who previously guested on BamBam’s online interview series Bam House, reached out to him publicly via Instagram. She was among the many Ahgases who left messages of support on his last Instagram post. She commented, “We love you bambam,” with three heart emojis.
Jessi commented on bambam’s recent post🥺 pic.twitter.com/44Yp2jTfnl
— BAMESIS🔱 (@Yooobaam) September 30, 2024
Ahgases were relieved to see some of BamBam’s friends reaching out to him.
So far I’ve seen Jessi commented on Bambam’s post ? I’m guessing they’re checking on him too.🥹
— ✮Maria 🐈⬛JINYOUNG DAY! (@timelessdef_) September 30, 2024
GOD I LOVE JESSI 😭😭😭 there’s many of us who loves you @bambam1a ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/RpPcIwfq6R
— lilly | ia✵ (@withgotseven_) September 30, 2024
Brian’s words.. 😭😭
The same thing I wish for BamBam.. Glad he being loved by people around him and just hope he surrounded by good and sincere person.. 🥺🖤❤️😍#BamBam #뱀뱀 pic.twitter.com/FrJDYiM4Ax
— H4ppyh4ppin3ss 💞🕊️ (@H4ppyh4ppin3ss) September 29, 2024
Now that BamBam has returned to Thailand, Ahgases are more hopeful that he is surrounded by those who care about him the most, his family.
His brother welcomed him at airport. Hope he feels better with his family now🥺🥺
WELCOME HOME BAMBAM #กันต์กลับไทยมาเจอกัน #WeLoveYouBamBam pic.twitter.com/On3qbHfMlv
— Zulia Bhuwakul『𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒』🚩 (@BambamskrrtZ) October 1, 2024
Bambam is going his home Thailand to be with his family, message I sent to him , to go Thailand and be with your family, he is doing it. Guys don’t worry now he going home, he will feel relax at home, taking with family. We love you BamBam pic.twitter.com/B3kRR2jyAX
— :): Jiminforever지민ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ🇺🇸+🌏MUSE (@parkjimin_forev) September 30, 2024
His family don’t usually welcome him at the airport but this time his brother did. Thank you for being there for Bambam P’Beer 🥹 in this time that he is having a mental crisis his family is the strongest support he needs. https://t.co/mjTKRiwFQz
— chel ☯️🌼 – TRUSTY (@hori7onacevinci) October 1, 2024
We’re hoping BamBam will be able to rest and rejuvenate at home.
