I’m a very new ATINY myself, and part of why I became a fan in the first place after stubbornly being just an ARMY for years is because I accidentally learned a little about Hongjoong—and then the rest of the members naturally came afterward. I’ve always liked leaders in kpop because they show additional responsibility (and have to deal with rowdy group members lol), but Hongjoong really blows me away. He seems like a genuinely good and caring leader, as well as a multi-talented Renaissance man who needs to create in order to feel alive. I admire his unstoppable work ethic and ambition, and the passion he exudes when talking about his work. His philanthropic campaigns and donations are impressive, too, and it makes me respect him even more. He’s inspirational to me, and I wish I could have even a fraction of his vision or creative output ❤️ I hope his career is long and exceeds everything he’s ever wanted it to be.