Fans were worried GOT7‘S BamBam this year.
Ahgases’ concerns arose in July when BamBam posted an alarming post on Instagram in which he said he didn’t want 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
Shortly after, BamBam attempted to reassure Ahgases with a follow-up post. However, many were alarmed.
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 was on his 2024 [BAMESIS] SHOWCASE TOUR this year. During his concert in Manila, he gave a heartbreaking speech and confessed to the audience that he had been unhappy.
I have a feeling that the older you get, the more the happy days… get fewer and 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 Ahgases to be happy even when he couldn’t be. He admitted that his fans help cheer him up.
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 that month, BamBam shared another update via X (formerly Twitter). He apologized for his recent negative attitude and said he would be taking 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 continued to make more troubling posts. 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 good night
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
the people around me are the reason I’m dying
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
A couple of days later, he 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🌙💚🐥 (@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
Everyone from Ahgas to non-fans to famous friends were worried about BamBam, hoping he would get the rest and help he needed.
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— AerieL!del’EXO🐧 (@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 also 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’s surrounded by. Jackson can certainly empathize with this.
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
A few days later, on October 4, BamBam performed Bamesis showcase in Chiang Mai. During his closing speech, he thanked Ahgases and Jackson for their encouragement.
🐍🐍 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 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
Now, boss Jay B also shared an update regarding BamBam.
Jay B was discharged from his mandatory duty duties on November 1, KST. Recently, he held a live broadcast via Instagram to connect with Ahgases after his discharge.
Jay B revealed that he contacted BamBam as soon as he saw the alarming posts. When BamBam tried to assure Jay B that he was okay, Jay B, being the concerned leader that he is, continued to ask what was going on. Despite his busy schedule at the time, he told BamBam to contact him whenever he needed to.
Did I talk to BamBam when I saw his posts? Yes, it immediately worried me, so I called him right away, but he said he was fine. So I asked him why he posted something like that, and he said he wasn’t in his best shape at the time, and I told him to contact me whenever he needed it.
—Jay B
@ahgacarat.gotsvt they could be Tom&Jerry but they took each other back 🥺🫶🏻 #got7
♬ The car is outside – James Arthur
Ahgases has never doubted the members of GOT7, but listening to Jay B is reassuring. Their bond is unbreakable.
not even for a moment did I think that the kids hadn’t texted Bambam when he was posting such troubling things. I’m happy that they came together and I’m happy that this bond won’t end soon pic.twitter.com/TiHvTDUh9p
— 🌴 (@supgot7_) November 4, 2024
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GOT7’s BamBam delivers heartfelt speech amid concerns about his mental health
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