Netizens were worried GOT7‘S BamBam’s mental health lately.
The concerns began in July when BamBam posted an alarming update via Instagram about not wanting to wake up.
I just want to sleep and not wake up so I can finally rest.
— Bam-Bam
the fact that it’s 2 am in Korea, yes, someone needs to check Bambam fr, I’m very serious pic.twitter.com/LBAZL7QfVn
— 7 ✵ (@jtotheyoungboy) July 24, 2024
He later attempted to reassure fans with a follow-up post. However, many Ahga (also known as iGOT7, GOT7 fans) were worried about BamBam.
It’s been a long journey from last year to now and there’s still a long way to go.
There was a lot of pressure and stress and my body hadn’t felt this good for a long time now.
Sometimes I get sensitive and emotional.
I will do my best this year and find time to rest.
I’ll be fine.
I’m sorry if I caused any concern.
Good day.
— Bam-Bam
BamBam has been on his own recently 2024 [BAMESIS] SHOWCASE TOUR. During his concert in Manila last month, he gave a heartbreaking speech and confessed to the audience that he has been unhappy lately.
I have a feeling that the more you grow up, the more the happy days… get fewer… I have to say I feel more unhappy than happy these days… I just want to be honest because you guys are the only people I can talk to. You guys are the only people I can lean on. That’s why I really wanted to express my feelings to you.
— Bam-Bam
However, BamBam asked his fans to be happy even when he couldn’t be. He admitted that his fans help cheer him up, especially when he performs.
If this world won’t let me be so happy, at least I want to give you my energy, so you can all be happier. So, Ahgase, please, at least for me, please be happy for me, okay? And then one day… maybe when I need that energy, please, you can cheer me up and be there for me, so thank you. I won’t cry, I won’t cry. …I have a lot of things on my mind right now, but every time, the only place I feel free and happy these days is meeting you on the stage… so the stage is like a playground for me Right now. When I’m alone, I think a lot, so I appreciate you guys coming here and having fun with me.
— Bam-Bam
🐍 I have the feeling that the more you grow, the more the happy days become fewer… I have to say that I feel more unhappy than I feel happy these days. I just want to be honest because you guys are the only people I can talk to.
+#BAMESISSVETRINAINMNL— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 (@cyjprint) September 9, 2024
Later in the month, BamBam shared another update via X (formerly Twitter). He apologized for his recent negativity. He said he would take a break to get back to his “positive” self.
For the past 2 weeks I want to apologize for being so negative and sensitive
Sometimes I will take a break for myself and come back again as a positive bambam
I hope everyone who reads this post is always happy and surrounded by love
Be careful
— Bam-Bam
For the past 2 weeks I want to apologize for being so negative and sensitive
sometimes I will take a break for myself
and will come back again as a positive bambamI hope everyone who reads this post is always happy and surrounded by love
take care of yourself💚❤️🖤
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 23, 2024
However, BamBam recently posted more alarming posts that made everyone more worried. On September 29, he shared an Instagram story saying he would be “gone forever“in 2025.
BamBam also posted on X, saying: “I hope you had a good night.” Ah Ahgase commented on the post, expressing his concern, to which he replied, “The people around me are the reason I’m dying.”
I hope you had a goodnight
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
the people around me are the reason I’m dying
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
A few days ago, BamBam shared Justin Bieber“Changes” by “ via her X and Instagram Stories while back home in Thailand.
“I just want to be the best I can be, even if sometimes I forget to breathe, so I can be the best for you, that’s all I want to do”
Oh Bammi. I hope you know that being the best for us means being happy with yourself, with a healthy and peaceful state of mind and well-being. https://t.co/1HhFsh4GDE
— Hafsa🌙💚🐥 Once In A Dream 🩵 (@cyj_jaybs_smile) October 1, 2024
Aww, it breaks my heart knowing Bambam feels this way, but I’m so happy he’s back home in Thailand. He really needs to be with his family right now and with people who truly care about him. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/At9f6j1LkR
— 💚 🚩 (@GotJiaerx) September 30, 2024
Ahgases hoped BamBam gets the rest and help he needs, as his recent posts concern everyone, including non-fans and his famous friends.
Excuse me, @ABYSS_COMPANYbut what are you doing for your artist’s mental health? Bambam is clearly asking for HELP, where are you? pic.twitter.com/qZpGqbkg5v
— rubbish kdrama ✨ (@tttalkskdrama) September 30, 2024
Not related to EXO but I invite EXOLs to leave happy and warm comments for Bambam on X and Instagram.
When you can see someone asking for help… we must reach out! pic.twitter.com/iqR8KhWSEL— 🐧AerieLtoutEXO (@OhyeahhhCMON) September 30, 2024
Bambam should not be afraid to change company or friends and above all he really needs professional help, he should not suffer like this
— lia 𖣔 (@DPRYUG) September 29, 2024
GOD I LOVE JESSI 😭😭😭 there are many of us who love you @bambam1a ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/RpPcIwfq6R
— lilly | ia✵ (@withgotseven_) September 30, 2024
Brian’s words.. 😭😭
The same thing I wish for BamBam.. I’m happy that he is loved by the people around him and I only hope that he is surrounded by good and sincere people.. 🥺🖤❤️😍#BamBam #BamBam pic.twitter.com/FrJDYiM4Ax
— H4ppyh4ppin3ss 💞🕊️ (@H4ppyh4ppin3ss) September 29, 2024
Member of GOT7 Jackson Wang He has also since publicly reached out to BamBam via X. He called out the industry and reminded BamBam that his fans support him for who he is, not whoever he is surrounded by.
One more thing, bam❤️
Your audience loves you,
The reason.
Nothing else,
Not the people, the team, the label, the partners or anyone else.—Jackson Wang (@JacksonWang852) October 1, 2024
Now, BamBam has responded to messages from fans and Jackson.
BamBam performed his Bamesis showcase in Chiang Mai on October 4. During his closing speech, BamBam told Ahgases that he had seen their encouraging words to him, and that had helped him.
🐍🐍 I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your encouragement over the past week. Your encouragement has really helped me heal. First of all I want to thank my Ahgase personally.#BAMESISSHOWCASEINCMI
👇🏻
pic.twitter.com/kFF2FpE9Yx— May|🫂BB (@babebammie) October 4, 2024
BamBam also turned to Jackson in case he was there watching. He expressed his appreciation for his fellow GOT7 member.
Bambam to Jackson: “Jackson… jack, if you’re watching, I want to thank you man. I really love you. I appreciate it.”
😢😢💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 pic.twitter.com/FzB7sJTjkq— for Jackson (@_jacksonloops) October 4, 2024
Check out BamBam’s entire speech below, as transcribed by a fan.
Nong Bam said thank you. To all Nong Bam fans Including many brothers and friends from different backgrounds. “Thanks for all the encouragement.”
And thank you brother JacksonWang From now on anyone who is not good will be eliminated. From now on there will (hopefully) only be my people. #bambam #BAMESISFANSIGNINCMI#BAMESISSHOWCASEINCMI@BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/JPFHRuT9uP— ∋∈🚩👰🏻♀️P’Por, Bam’s boyfriend. (@emmaarbuda) October 4, 2024
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