⋆.ೃ࿔* Shine the Way! FANTASY BOYS & Bandi Official Thread ✨ [PROJECT7 & Starlight Boys]

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FANTASY BOYS TikTok | IG Reels | Youtube Shorts Updates (Aug 19~)

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WOOSEOK making his own fragrance

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FANTASY BOYS Official Fancafe Update (Aug 19~Oct 23)

All 10 letters from WOOSEOK (one each week)

Letter 1 - 240822

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Hello, Bandi.
In Korea, today is "Cheoseo," the day marking the end of the summer heat and the beginning of cooler autumn weather. However, it's expected to stay as hot as 31°C until August 31st... Bandi, monday fairy is melting~ Is it still really hot where you are as well? I envy those of you who are experiencing a season other than summer, haha.

(TMI) I once ordered bingsu (a shaved ice dessert) after dinner and almost finished a whole big bingsu by myself. I guess it’s really hot here. Last year, I also ordered a large bingsu by myself and finished it all. I honestly don’t know how I managed to eat all of it... and it was after dinner too! But overindulging like this is only for summer. Just to clarify, Bandi is a gourmet, not a glutton. I'd feel hurt if you misunderstood me.

What I actually wanted to talk about isn’t delicious summer treats. It's about spooky stories! If I think back, around this time of year when summer was nearing its end, we would often watch scary TV programs or movies to beat the heat with chills, giving us goosebumps down our spines. I think I even did some courage training (like going to haunted houses). I’m actually a bit of a scaredy-cat. When I was around 5 or 6 years old, I used to go to a theme park often and went to the haunted house a lot(?) with my friends. But I couldn’t enjoy it, being too scared, so I’d rush to escape like I was running a race (joking). Since I was always in a hurry to get out of those spooky places as a kid, instead of getting used to them, my fear grew even bigger. For example, brave people don’t get affected before seeing something unknown, because they can’t imagine it. But if you know about it, even if you haven’t fully seen it, your brain can exaggerate the fear by filling in the gaps with imagination. That’s how it was for me. In contrast, once I faced my fears head-on (instead of avoiding them), I got used to it and it was fine.

Now, haunted houses don’t scare me anymore. When I went to Lotte World recently, I calmly guided Gyurae and Kaedan through the haunted house. Last year, when I went to Universal Studios alone, I went through all the haunted houses and I was perfectly fine. Cleared it by myself!

As for horror movies, I used to be unable to sleep after watching them. I would press my back against the wall, cover myself completely with a blanket, and needed a sleep buddy. But now, I’m okay. Kaedan and I often watched horror movies in the hotel, and I was fine. Haha.

Hmm, I think "chilling out" with scary stories might not work for me anymore, so I’ll rely on my physical air conditioner to beat the heat.
Bandi, if you get scared while chilling out with spooky stories, let me know.
I’ll protect you.

P.S.
I received the letters you sent in early July and August. The beautiful words from you all made me happy again today. Thank you.

Wooseok said he ate some chicken soup (samgyetang) after the last heat wave day.

Do any of you Bandis have a horror movie that scared you the most?

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Letter 2 - 240826

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Chilling out... wasn’t part of the plan...!!!
Wooseok almost fainted from fear Where’s the Monday fairy who said nothing was scary last week? Aha, I guess that loud confidence must have come from the Thursday fairy, right? Of course, Wooseok is still scared of things. It wasn’t anything fantastical or typical horror elements that scared me, but the piano and the lighting... I think I’m more afraid of these realistic things. For example, the ceiling of the building I’m in right now, or nature...
It was a combination of audio and visual effects—a perfect combo attack of fear!
Wooseok froze!
It’s just light and sound, but it can be so scary!
(Most of the movies Bandi members recommended are ones I haven’t seen, but for some reason, I feel like they’ll all be super scary if I watch them. I’m really looking forward to it. It’ll be fun )

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In Korea, the night and early morning (before 7 AM) air has become much cooler. Oh yeah, it’s cooling down!!
Make sure to be careful of catching a cold, especially at times like this!
Bandi, let’s all fight through this week too! Fighting~!

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Letter 3 - 240902

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Has Bandi received Wooseok's heart well? I believe that a letter carries the heart within it. So, what do you think Wooseok would do first upon receiving a letter from Bandi that holds your heart?

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He would immediately close his eyes and bring it close to his nose. Just like this. Huh? Why, you ask? You might think a letter is just about the writing, the stamp, and the paper, right? But in fact, every letter from Bandi carries a variety of scents. They are truly diverse and all fragrant. Bandi, even your hearts are fragrant. As expected,

Actually, there's a special reason for this. I've recently realized that my sense of smell is more sensitive than others'. In other words, it's more developed! I hadn't really given it much thought before, but when I go to a new place (like a waiting room, a room, a building, etc.), I can roughly tell who was there before. And when I revisit those places, I can identify them by their smell. I can also remember the scents of people or objects and, when I smell them, images and related memories pop into my mind. I can detect the scent from people's arms, their clothes, their hair, and even their hands. When I eat bread, I can sometimes tell which leavening agent was used. Of course, many of you Bandi probably have a similar sense of smell to mine. What I'm trying to say is that compared to the people I've met, I seem to be more sensitive to smells. But I need to be close to them.

In summary, I think the most appropriate way to describe it is that "my sense of smell and memory are closely linked." I can't smell things from far away (like dogs can), and there are times when I can't remember either, haha.

Having a good sense of smell has its downsides, but right now, it has more advantages for me. When I go flower viewing, I enjoy the different scents of each flower. I find the subtle differences in food smells pleasing. In the morning, I can feel the difference in the air and enjoy the sweetness and freshness in it, which makes me happy every day. I can tell which season it is by the smell of the air. I really love smelling things. When I receive a bouquet, I like to press my nose to the flowers just to inhale their scent, and I really love wearing perfume. I love it so much that, before I knew I had an alcohol allergy, I would spray it all over my body, even though I broke out in hives, I kept spraying it. Now I spray it on my clothes instead, and I've overcome my allergy, so I can still enjoy the fragrance on my body. Good scents also improve my mood. Most importantly, I can remember my memories with Bandi better, and if your feelings, which may be difficult to convey fully in words, could be transmitted through scent, I would be able to sense them.

There are some downsides too. If I smell something too strong, I get a headache, and because I smell so many different things, my nose gets tired easily. I also pay a lot of attention to my own body odor. I always want to be the Wooseok who smells good, so I'm constantly managing my scent. Even when others say I smell fine, I still worry by myself if I'm giving off a bad smell. But thanks to my constant scent management, I always smell good. I'm totally lucky Wooseok

What if Wooseok, who has a good sense of smell, had become a perfumer???I’d have had to study a lot since I don’t know much about chemical formulas.

P.S. After last week's horror special, I slept comfortably lying down. Haha, I've definitely grown. It's already September. Wow... Time flies! Chuseok is coming up too!!

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Letter 4 - 240910

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Sniff sniff, lately, the mornings definitely carry the scent of early autumn, but the weather is like, huh?

Y…e…eeah, it's the definition of summer.

Is everyone doing okay? The weather's been all over the place, and respiratory illnesses are going around, so of course, I'm most worried about you, Bandi! Even while I'm unable to see you in person right now, you need to stay healthy . I need to see you in person and give you energy! But I'm so lucky that I can still send my thoughts and cheers for your health every Monday through these letters. I'm trying not to get sick myself, balancing between pushing myself and taking it easy!

Even though the weather's like this, the evenings have been really nice. (Maybe my brain’s just gotten used to the heat of the scorching sun?) I really like this time of year. It reminds me of early evenings after dinner, taking walks or riding bikes and playing badminton with my family. Those are such happy memories. Sometimes when I see families playing together during my walks, I feel so content and proud, with a slight touch of nostalgia. It’s a mix of feelings. Back then, that was just part of daily life, but now I'm so grateful I got to enjoy those moments. Nowadays, I guess I spend happy times with my family in other ways? I used to hear a lot: “Enjoy this moment because it won’t come back.” It didn’t really hit me when I was younger, but now, I think I understand it a bit more. Let’s always make sure that the moments Bandi and I share are filled with happiness. I miss you, Bandi.

The sound of the crickets remains the same,

But my voice has deepened,

My eyes have grown teary,

And yet, I move forward again.

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Letter 5 - 240919

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Chu-Wooseok!!! Have you all been doing well??

The Monday fairy is a little late today

I checked out how all the Bandis spent Chuseok in different ways. The food looked so delicious.
Especially the moon and scenery photos you all sent!!!
Why are there three exclamation marks, you ask?!!

It’s because I also love taking photos of the sky, clouds, sunrise, sunset, and the moon!!!
Our Bandis, as expected, you really do connect well with Wooseok!!!

I added three exclamation marks to highlight our shared interest

I've been taking photos occasionally since I was little, though I’m not sure why. I think it's largely due to my surroundings. Even now, my parents have kept so many files full of childhood photos of me and my sister. They took a lot of pictures of us, so I naturally started using my dad’s camera to take photos of toys and random things around me. Looking back now, it’s fascinating. I would carefully take the camera out of the bag, assemble it, take pictures of toys, and then neatly disassemble it and put it back in the bag…

But it’s funny that I never thought about studying photography or learning about cameras. Haha, how interesting!

I do want to study photography one day, but as you all know, Wooseok has already started quite a few studies. So, I’ll explore photography a few years later~

Actually, I’m the "Fantasy Boys Photographer" (Photographer).
It’s kind of funny to say it myself, but I was the unofficial photographer for the members.
(Of course, not all the pictures, and I’m not saying I’m great at it )
I’ve just consistently contributed a lot
But still, the members do ask me to take their photos

It’s always more fun reading your letters when you include photos. Thank you

Today, I followed the Bandis’ lead and took some pictures of the sky and clouds as well. I’ll share them with you

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The ending of last week’s letter!!
Yes, I just wrote down some thoughts that came to mind, like a poem with rhythm. Was it okay?

A quick Q&A time after a while!!
Wooseok spent this Chuseok holiday at home.
I’ve been eating well and doing great!
I’d love to watch sports games, including baseball.
I also tried some Han River ramen

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Letter 6 - 240925

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The day before yesterday, the sky in Seoul was completely clear without a single cloud. (Well, there were a few). It looked like a deep ocean!

Also, the smell of ginkgo nuts hit my nose. I could finally feel that autumn had arrived. The night before that, I had my window open, and a cool breeze blew in. It was incredibly refreshing. It felt like being in an ice cave or like the coolness you feel in your legs when you're deep underwater during summer. It was chilly enough that staying for a long time would have been cold, but I actually liked it.

I really love autumn. When people ask me what my favorite season is, I usually answer spring, but after going through the scorching summer, I’ve come to love autumn more. The reason I used to like spring was because of its cool and pleasant temperatures.

When autumn comes, I want to lie down in a cozy spot, letting the autumn breeze embrace me. I’d lie down, watch the passing clouds, or if there are none, I’d fill my eyes with the clear blue sky. I’d look at the colorful and beautiful falling leaves, listen to their rustling sounds, greet squirrels I meet by chance, and when I get hungry, enjoy some eel, mackerel, and crab. I’d listen to the live performance of crickets, watch a meteor shower, and make a wish... I want to enjoy autumn with all of you, Bandis (fans). Just imagining it makes me think it would be so much fun . I miss you, Bandi!

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I’m always happy because all of you Bandis write such fun letters, and there are so many new Bandis who write letters too. Thank you. I, your Monday fairy, will work harder to be a great source of strength for you.

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Letter 7 - 241001

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It’s now October. Wow, there are less than 100 days left in 2024!!! I'm happy to be welcoming 2025, but on the other hand, there are so many things I want to achieve and accomplish before 2025, so I feel a little bittersweet. Even though there are less than 100 days left, it's not over until it's over, right? As we promised at the beginning of this year, let’s continue living our best lives!

Are you also keeping up with your goals? Some of you might be on track, while others may have encountered obstacles or had a change of heart, living differently than what you planned at the beginning of the year. That’s okay. I believe you can always start again from wherever you are because life is full of infinite variables.

As for me, since my MBTI type leans toward J, I tend to make plans or set up frameworks through simulations and then take action. While I’ve been able to accomplish many things with systematic planning, it’s not always easy for life to fit perfectly into that mold. But, following the exact plan I laid out isn’t necessarily the right answer to life, is it? So, I’m trying hard to embrace change. My mindset hasn’t completely shifted yet, but now when plans go off track, I quickly adjust and create new ones. In this fast-changing society, I want to show new sides of myself too, so I guess I’m trying not to be too stuck in rigid plans.(What do you think, Wooseok? How is it that, nearly a year later, the tone of my letters feels the same? It’s a bit contradictory, isn’t it?)

Writing this made me realize that I’ve also made excuses for not changing, finding comfort in the familiarity and stability of routine. It’s always a battle with yourself. Cheering on this never-ending fight once again, I’d like to thank our Bandi who always support me. If I were facing this battle alone... well, I’m not sure I could have made it this far. What’s certain is that I was able to do this because Bandi has been there for me. Thanks to you all, I’ll be able to keep doing well from now on too. I’m one lucky Wooseok

I’ve said this a lot, haven’t I? I’ll continue to change and grow, but one thing that will never change is my heart. Instead, I’ll keep finding new ways to be grateful.

(Why does time flow by so quickly? We humans need time to take a break, but time keeps moving forward. It would be nice if time could slow down a bit when I’m with Bandi, wouldn’t it? Haha.)

P.S.Bandi, to be honest, I think I was really nervous during the recent video call fansign. It’s because I was excited about speaking directly with you all again after a while. It was fun, but I feel like I could’ve done better. I’ll repay you in different ways.

It’s getting colder, so be careful not to catch a cold (and take care even when it gets warmer too). How about a cup of ginger tea?

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Letter 8 - 241009

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Before I start, let me make an excuse.
I started writing on Sunday, but now it's already Wednesday.

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"The meat isn't evenly cooked."
"It's me, sesame oil."

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Bandi, have you ever heard these phrases?
They’re catchphrases from a cooking competition show currently airing on Netflix.
I came across the show through short clips.
As I watched, I started wondering: How good is my sense of taste? Would I be able to recognize all the rare ingredients and how they’ve been cooked? If I were to do a tasting on that show, would I be able to pick up on those details?
I’ve been told my sense of smell is quite good, but now I want to test my sense of taste too.
Do any of you, Bandi members, have a good sense of taste?

The program introduces a lot of new dishes. As for me, I usually stick to familiar or commonly known foods unless there's a special occasion. I think it's partly because I eat based on nutritional value. But I feel like trying new things would be a good experience. After all, I’m a part of "Woochelin" (a play on Michelin), so I should live life savoring gourmet experiences, right?

Speaking of Woochelin, there’s something I wanted to share.
I once looked myself up on a site that has information about me, and it said there was a food I couldn’t eat—seonji haejangguk (ox blood hangover soup).
But there’s a misunderstanding. It’s true that I can't eat it, but it’s because I can’t find it, not because I don’t like it.
It wasn’t always that way. When I was younger, I had severe anemia, so my parents often bought me iron supplements and iron-rich foods to help. Thanks to that, I don’t get frequent nosebleeds anymore. Thank you!
After eating it so much, I actually started to crave it, and now I can’t eat it simply because it’s not readily available.
It’s been a while since I had seonji haejangguk. I should go have some once the weather gets colder.

Wait, is Wooseok a vampire?

I want to keep trying delicious foods from all over the world. The Woochelin Guide continues!

P.S.
By the way, the current Woochelin Guide I share with you isn’t really about recommending the best places to eat. I’m simply sharing the places I’ve visited.
Once I’ve gained more experience, I plan to create an official Woochelin Guide (for restaurants) in the future.

I like hangwa (traditional Korean sweets). When I eat hangwa, I’ve tried pairing it in a way that helps prevent diabetes and aids weight loss. But I don’t always eat it that way, so just take it as something fun I did.

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Letter 9 - 241019

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The magic of the Monday fairy arriving on a Saturday, thank you for waiting so long, dear Bandis.

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Did everyone watch Wooseok’s perfume workshop visit video on Wednesday? Hehe.
For those who haven’t seen it yet, please watch it before reading this letter.
(Since there are a few spoilers ahead.)

To relive the memories, I’ve been smelling the perfume I made that day. Sniff, sniff.
It’s so sweet that it feels like my teeth might hurt if I don’t brush right after smelling it.
(I’m just sniffing the perfume bottle’s opening, not spraying it.)
But when you actually spray it, it has a scent you could describe as "baby-like," perhaps? Personally, it feels like a rich, lingering scent that’s quite intense. You’re curious, right? I heard that they’ll be giving away the perfume to two lucky winners through an event! I wonder who will receive it—good luck!

Although it didn’t appear in the video, the perfumer told me I have a fairly good sense of smell. Remember in my last letter, I said I thought I had a good sense of smell? I was a bit nervous about whether I was right or not, but luckily, I was!

Did you know that I have an allergy to alcohol, so I can’t wear perfume very often? Many Bandis have asked if I’m able to wear perfume, and I finally learned the reason and solution.
As I mentioned in the video, the temperature of the skin on my wrists and other areas is lower... (and so on).
However, the perfumer mentioned that the area where I often spray or rub perfume, my neck, is different from my wrists—it’s warmer and the texture of the skin is different. That’s why I get allergic reactions there.
When I was younger, I used to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers often, not realizing I had an alcohol allergy. And come to think of it, whenever I sprayed perfume on my neck or had alcohol touch my face or hair, I would get allergic reactions.
The solution is to avoid spraying perfume on my neck and above (face, hair). I’m relieved because I love perfume, but I’ve always been cautious or used water-based perfumes due to my allergy. Now I just need to be mindful of spraying it on skin with higher temperatures and avoid breathing it in or ingesting it.
Looks like Wooseok is lucky!

I’d love to describe each of the scents I experienced for you, but smelling and comparing so many in just 15 minutes was a bit overwhelming. If I ever get the chance to make perfume again, I’ll share my impressions one by one.
Next time, I’d even like to create a fragrance with Bandi in mind! Bandi’s scent, perhaps?
I’ll keep working hard to show you more of Wooseok’s good side in the future! I pray that Bandi members are always healthy and have wonderful days. Thank you.

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Thank you for recognizing me as the visual representative. Wooseok is feeling great!
By the way, I didn’t dye my hair brown—it’s naturally light brown, but frequent bleaching and black dye have made the brown stand out more. I actually like it a lot; I’m quite satisfied with it these days.
See you tomorrow!

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Letter 10 - 241023

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Hello, Bandis. Today, it suddenly hit me—today is a day of closure.

Have you ever heard "Joe Hisaishi's" Merry-Go-Round of Life, the theme from Howl's Moving Castle by "Hayao Miyazaki"? Early in the anime, Howl tells Sophie something like, "I've been waiting for you" (or was it "I've been looking for you"?). I think it's because, later in the story, Sophie travels to the past, meets Howl, and tells him to wait for her in the future (sorry, I'm too lazy to look it up to verify). Anyway, today feels like a day where I return to the beginning again. Not in a sad, regressive sense, but more like... how should I say? It’s like in Pokémon—once you become a Pokémon Master, you return to your hometown, Pallet Town. Yes, that’s the most fitting analogy. After starting from Pallet Town, you return there at the end. Today feels like that.

It’s been about two years. It all started when I was a senior in high school. I thought I'd live out the excitement I had always imagined, and I spent my high school years holding on to that expectation. I believed that if I poured everything into one place, it would surely come true. (In hindsight, maybe that was a naive approach, but who can truly give their all while bracing for the worst, especially in such a tough situation? Of course, there are people like that, but at the time, I couldn’t. I was already overwhelmed.) Then, suddenly, everything came crashing down. Back then, I thought, “Everything I’ve worked for has crumbled. What do I do now? My friends, who made a pact with me, are already soaring high, but why am I falling behind? Where did I go wrong? I’ve poured my soul into this, and now all that’s left is an empty shell. What do I do?”

But, before I had time to drown in despair, I stopped crying and immediately began anew. (Literally wiped away my tears and started again.) One by one, I worked through things, and by chance, I ended up joining a survival program. Fortunately, I’m here now, able to connect with all of you, Bandis. I am so grateful for that. I haven’t reached my goal yet, so I can’t say I’ve overcome failure and succeeded. That’s not what I want to say either. But, as I kept moving forward, I didn’t let myself get consumed by the tears—I just want to decorate the journey I’ve traveled so far with something beautiful. And I’m doing it to ensure I reach my future goals. I can’t put it off any longer. As they say, “turn misfortune into a blessing.” Only when I achieve that can I call what happened two years ago an opportunity, not a tragedy.

So, what will I do moving forward? I want to give myself some time to recharge after running nonstop. For example, I’ll sleep more, escape rigid schedules, break free from any mental pressures, enjoy and embrace my true self, get to know myself better, and fill myself back up.

But wait, I noticed that as I’m writing and reading this, it might sound like I’m announcing a break or hiatus. That’s not what I mean at all! Don’t worry! Even if I hadn’t mentioned anything, Bandis wouldn’t even notice because I’ll still be the same, and I’ll probably show up even more to keep you all entertained. So, no need to worry. Objectively, this letter is just me saying I’m going on a short vacation while getting lost in my own emotions. And now that I put it like that... this letter I’ve written with such care suddenly seems... a bit insignificant...

Anyway!!! (In the grand scheme of the universe, we’re just tiny specks of dust!)

I’ll be recharging. Initially, I planned to take a week off, but since something new is already on the horizon, I think I’ll only have about two days to regroup, haha. Let’s go, full speed ahead!!! Bandis, let’s go full throttle too!!!!

P.S.I heard the condition to receive the perfume I made is that you must be in Korea, so I’m sorry to all the Bandis abroad who were upset by this. I’ll make sure someday, somehow, people all around the world will be able to experience my perfume. Though, for now, that’s not feasible. But if you ever visit a place called "Apgujeong Rodeo" in Korea, you can go to the workshop where I made the perfume and experience the scent I created!

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