The description of Jimin's photofolio has slotted some puzzle pieces I have been grappling with firmly into place for me. If I am right this is the most personal and visceral project we have seen to date. Jimin is baring his soul and communicating his truth and we should sit up and take notice.
Here is the original self as he describes it in the first teaser. When we see the world as black and white, when we try and fit to social norms that do not necessarily come naturally to us, we are restricted and imprisoned. This is communicated through the tight clothing and binding chains.
But we are all on a journey, to discover who we are, what is our truth and then find a way to live it. This is not a simple process and one of the hardest parts is understanding our own gender identity and how that relates to our sexuality.
So, for me, the second concept film is about Jimin awakening to the idea that there is more than one way to be a man. We have all seen the emotional video when he looks back upon his debut self and tells him, "I can feel how hard you were trying" and "Hurry up and be me soon".
Credit to StussyJimin
And here is where the references to the goddess Artemis come in. Somewhere on his journey he recognised and learned to embrace the divine feminine in himself. The description of the photo-folio suggests that this hasn't been an easy or even conclusive process - he describes the journey as immature or continuing - but he has clearly found strength in this realisation and is able to present himself more honestly and more completely now. There is a quiet confidence behind his eyes in these pictures, an inner strength, hard won.
The cover image from the publication seems to confirm this. The wings, the colours the tee-shirt all communicate self awareness and liberation. He is free from the chains of constricting social norms. He has found his own colours. He has developed the wings that will allow him to fly for as long and as high as he wants.
This is so beautiful and uplifting. It makes me happy. Let's end with a little bit of Morcheeba.
My alarm is set for 2:30am ready for the release of the photo book at 3am (UK time).
This man's photo book HAS to be mine. My BTS merch collection shelf wouldn't look right with JK's folio but not Jimin's
And this little detail is very interesting 🤔
Cr: factkm58
And this because I adore Lie by Jimin
EDIT: I FORGOT TO ADD THIS
The description of Jimin's concept is beautiful. He is telling us through this art form the struggles he has faced and still faces and the desires he has for himself and his life 🥰
The unconscious self, chaos and the desire for freedom.
Special 8 Photo-Folio Me, Myself, and Jimin ‘ID:Chaos’
This photobook created based on Jimin’s own ideas,unveils different moods Jimin creates from the same costumes,the strength Jimin has discovered in himself, the meaning of light in his confusing consciousness,the moment Jimin’s inner self and persona finally met and his chaotic and finally, an immature journey to finding the true “me”.
Good luck everyone, may the odds be in your favour tomorrow when buying the photo book
SPECIAL 8 PHOTO-FOLIO 'ME, MYSELF AND JIMIN'
[ID:Chaos] The unconscious self, chaos and the desire for freedom.
PRE-ORDER DATE : September 29 — 11AM KST
RELEASE DATE : October 13th
• Photobook - 80 pages
• Mini poster
• Folded Poster
• Postage Stamp
• Photocard - 2 each
• Jimin’s Item (folding card)
• Based on Jimin’s own ideas in different moods and costumes, and Jimin’s never-seen inner self.
This photobook created based on Jimin’s own ideas, unveils different moods Jimin creates from the same costumes, the strength Jimin has discovered in himself, the meaning of light in his confusing consciousness, the moment Jimin’s inner self and persona finally met and his chaotic and finally, an immature journey to finding the true “me”.
This 80-page photobook will also portray Jimin’s objects and costumes, and Jimin’s never-seen inner self visualized in four topics – black, light and darkness, white, color : freedom.