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[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

生きたかったキミの魂は、
何を伝えたかっただろうか。
#StopGenocide
#NoWar
#NoRacism

touch the soul / sa-sara https://t.co/FjSvvss0VK @YouTubeより

[豊永凌平 9.19-10.4東京個展 @tr_watercolor]

陽を浴びる

[Jimin Global @JiminGlobal]

Heroes for Children published a heartfelt article highlighting Jimin’s touching interaction with young cancer fighter Olivya at BTS’ sold-out concert in Arlington, Texas. 🥹

On August 15, five young cancer fighters and their families were invited to experience the concert from a VIP suite through a partnership between Heroes for Children and UnitedHealthcare.

Among them was Olivya, who has been battling cancer for more than a year. During the performance, Jimin came off the stage and approached her. He hugged her, kissed her and gave her a gift, creating an unexpected and deeply meaningful moment that Olivya and her family will carry with them forever.

Olivya’s mother shared how excited she was and how she still couldn’t believe that Jimin hugged her, kissed her and gave her a gift. She also described Olivya as an inspiring and strong girl who never lets having no hair make her feel different or self-conscious, something that can be seen through her smile.

Heroes for Children’s Executive Director and Co-Founder, Jenny Lawson, also expressed her gratitude to BTS, Jimin and UnitedHealthcare, saying that Jimin gave Olivya “a moment filled with joy, love, and pure happiness” that she and her family will remember forever.

While Jimin and Olivya’s interaction became the defining moment of the evening, Heroes for Children emphasized that she was one of five young cancer fighters who shared this special experience. The families were given the opportunity to create memories centered not on cancer, but on one another.

The moment quickly reached millions of people. In less than 24 hours, the video was viewed more than 5 million times across Heroes for Children’s social media platforms. Fans also came together to share Olivya’s story, send messages of encouragement and learn more about the organization’s work supporting children and families facing childhood cancer.

Inspired by the extraordinary response, Heroes for Children has launched a $50,000 fundraising campaign to help create more meaningful experiences for children and families battling childhood cancer across Texas.

What began with one precious moment between Jimin and Olivya has now become an opportunity to bring joy, hope and unforgettable memories to even more families. 🥹

[나종호 @PeterJNaMDMPH]

지민과 소아암을 앓는 어린이의 영상에 대한 한국을 비롯한 세계각지의 사람들 반응을 본 후 느낀점:
아무리 인터넷과 세상이 혐오와 증오로 가득찬것 같아 보여도, 여전히 우리는 타인에 대한 연민과 친절함을 갈구하며, 그 힘이 더 세다는것. 최근 많이 잃었던 인류애 충전.

[Jantar The Botman🪼 @Jantar127]

The Grammys' decision to scrap the proposed "Asian Pop" category immediately after BTS withdrew their submissions is a blatant admission of what critics have been saying for years: The Recording Academy does not care about celebrating Asian artists; they just want a "BTS Tax" to boost their tanking television ratings.

By folding the entire category the moment the biggest group in the world opted out, Harvey Mason Jr. and the Grammys exposed the entire initiative as a hollow, tokenizing stunt rather than a genuine attempt at inclusivity.

The Category Was Always a Ghettoization Strategy

Let’s call this what it actually was: an attempt to gatekeep the major categories. For years, the Grammys have faced intense backlash for shutting out non-Western global powerhouses from the "Big Four" categories (Album, Record, and Song of the Year, plus Best New Artist)
Creating an "Asian Pop" category was a transparent tactical move to herd BTS and other massive Asian acts into a separate, marginalized corner. It was designed to satisfy the demand for representation on paper while ensuring these artists would never compete for or win the prestigious main-stage awards

No BTS, No Clout, No Category

The fact that the category was discarded the second BTS pulled their submissions proves that the Recording Academy never actually cared about the incredibly diverse, booming Asian pop music landscape.

If this category was genuinely built to honor the rich, diverse world of J-pop, C-pop, and K-pop, the absence of one group shouldn't throw the entire Board of Trustees into a panic. By completely rethinking the category right before the August 21 submission deadline, By killing the category Mr Harvey Mason Jr. essentially admitted: "We only built this stage so BTS would show up, perform, and bring millions of viewers with them. If we can't exploit their fandom for ratings, the rest of the genre isn't worth our time."

BTS Called Their Bluff As They Should

BTS and their team made the ultimate power move by withdrawing. They refused to let themselves be used as token playthings for an institution that has historically weaponized nominations to milk K-pop fans for social media engagement, only to snub the artists during the actual broadcast.

By stepping away, BTS forced the Grammys to show their true colors. The immediate collapse of the "Asian Pop" category is embarrassing proof that the Recording Academy’s commitment to diversity is completely performative. It’s not about the music; it’s about the metrics.

The Grammys thought they could pacify Asian artists with a separate-but-equal category. BTS looked them dead in the eye, rejected the crumbs, and left them standing with an empty, embarrassing stage. It’s a legendary moment in music history and proof that BTS doesn't need the Grammys; the Grammys need BTS.

[JAMMIN @JAMMIN_Kyoto]

10周年を迎える、子どもを持つ #がん患者 のためのオンラインコミュニティ #キャンサーペアレンツ @cancer_parents
が今週のチャリティー先‼️
団体を立ち上げた #西口洋平 さん（享年40）の後を継ぎ、「つながりの場」を守ってきた高橋智子さんにお話を聞きました。
https://t.co/8iaRWCnPLu

[Snoopy @SnoopyLove85186]

🍃🇯🇵 熊本への想いを、一枚の葉に込めて。❤️
@lito_leafart

[AT&T Stadium @ATTStadium]

NIGHT 1!!! 🤩

We can’t wait to welcome you back tonight for BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN ARLINGTON!

[nmm @0220_1101]

これがジャミロクワイの丸の内サディスティックだあああ！

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

JMさんを推してきたの正解すぎた・・・

[PARKJIMINJAPAN @PARKJIMINJAPAN]

ジミンがオーナメントをプレゼントしてキスをしてあげた子どもたちがいた席は、Make-A-Wishを通じてコンサートに招待された子どもたちのために用意された場所だったそうです。

Make-A-Wishは、重い病気と闘う子どもたちの願いをかなえる活動を行っている非営利団体です。

会場のファンのことを、本当によく見ているジミンさん。
尊敬します🥹💛

#JIMIN #ParkJimin #지민 #ジミン

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

@puniotopunio あれ、おかしいな…😅

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

ブラックベリージャム、たくさんできた👏👏👏
酸味が強いので甘〜いアイスにかけると美味しすぎる🤤

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

@puniotopunio ありがとうございま〜す😊🙏
既に１瓶なくなりそうです🫙

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

@houbin_ma １人１０個ずつはスルッといけます👍✨

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

何年振りかの風来坊🤤
やっぱこれ👍✨

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

@GREENPEACE_0823 放ったらかし栽培です😂✋

[NASA's Johnson Space Center @NASAJohnson]

A total eclipse of the sunflower field. ☀️🌑🌻

The Moon passed between the Sun and Earth on Aug. 12, 2026, creating a total solar eclipse visible across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and Portugal.

This composite image captures the eclipse's progression over a field of sunflowers in San Millán de los Caballeros, Spain. During totality, the Moon completely blocked out the Sun, briefly revealing the Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.

[ちひろ美術館(東京･安曇野)【公式】 @ChihiroMuseum]

今日、2026年8月15日は、81回目の「敗戦の日」です。

今も、世界では戦争や紛争が絶えません。
「世界中のこども みんなに平和としあわせを」と願って絵筆を握りつづけたちひろ。

明日、そして未来へ、平和な世界をつないでいくために、私たちにできることは何か、それぞれに考える一日になればと思います。
https://t.co/XlMu3ZPwe6

作品：いわさきちひろ　焔のなかの母と子『戦火のなかの子どもたち』（岩崎書店）より 1973年

[sa-sara @sasaratwt]

終戦の日
兄の６回目の命日

忘れようがない