I wanna summarize what Noah talked about during tonight's live because honestly hearing him say all of this made me really emotional and sad ๐ฅน
- Noah wanted to clear up a common misunderstanding that some fans have about PLAVE's schedule. He said many people assume that the members only become busy once a comeback starts but that's actually not how it works for them
- According to Noah, their workload is almost the same whether they're actively promoting an album or not. In fact, he said the period right before a comeback is usually even more hectic than the promotion period itself. While fans might only notice them once teasers, music shows, and promotions begin, the members have already been spending months preparing behind the scenes
- He explained unlike many other artists who often get a break after promotions end, PLAVE continues working almost nonstop. Even when fans don't see them publicly, they're still recording songs, producing music, filming content, rehearsing and preparing future projects
- Noah also acknowledged that this creates a gap betwren what fans see and what's actually happening. Other idols' work is often visible through public schedules, variety shows, music shows and promotional activities. PLAVE however spends a huge amount of time doing work that fans simply can't see yet. As a result it can sometimes look like they're less active, even though they're actually just as busy, if not busier
- He admitted that it genuinely hurts the members when they come across comments saying they've "lost their original passion" or that "they're not like they used to be" he said those comments leave them feeling conflicted because from their perspective, they're actually working harder than ever before. They often find themselves wondering why their efforts aren't being perceived that way ๐ฅน
- At the same time Noah emphasized that they're not asking fans to believe they never rest. He openly admitted that they're human too so they do take breaks usially a day on the weekend, sometimes two and spend time with their families but he also explained that creative work isn't something you can do endlessly without stopping
His ending ment felt so genuine, he ended his birthday live by promising he wouldn't change and asking us to stay by his side... I'm sobbing ๐ฅน
๐ฉท: Everyone, we watched The Girl Who Leapt Through Time recently right? It got me thinking... what if I actually had the ability to go back in time?
๐ฉท: You know how I said that I wouldn't want to change the past? It's the same in that movie
๐ฉท: Every time the timeline changes, something else changes too and unexpected things happen, I realized I really don't like that
๐ฉท: In the end I came to the conclusion that right now is when I'm happiest
๐ฉท: Maybe it'd be different if I'd never met PLLI... but I did meet you all
๐ฉท: I've received so much love from you and the memories we've built together have become so precious and unshakable
๐ฉท: Watching that movie only made me more certain that I wouldn't want to turn back time
๐ฉท: Being here with PLLI, sharing this moment with you, even if things aren't always perfect, I think those imperfections are what make it perfect
๐ฉท: So even as time goes by, just like you've always done, please stay by my side
๐ฉท: Thank you for always celebrating my birthday and for always loving me
๐ฉท: I wanna promise you that I won't change either, really, so please always stay with me
๐ฉท: I'll never take your love for granted, I promise
๐ฉท: I really really love you