GOT7’s BamBam Gives Heartfelt Speech Amid Concerns For His Mental Health
Netizens have been concerned about GOT7‘s BamBam’s mental health lately.
Concerns began in July when BamBam posted an alarming update via Instagram about not wanting to wake up.
I just want to sleep and don’t wake up so I can finally rest.
— BamBam
the fact that it’s 2am in korea right now, yeah someone needs to check on bambam fr i’m dead serious pic.twitter.com/LBAZL7QfVn
— 7 ✵ (@jtotheyoungboy) July 24, 2024
Later, he attempted to reassure fans with a follow-up post. Still, many Ahgases (also known as iGOT7, GOT7 fans) were concerned about BamBam.
Is been a long run from last year till now and still long way to go.
It was a lot of pressure and stress and since my body not really feel so well for a long time now.
Sometimes I’m getting sensitive and emotional.
I’ll do my best on this year and will find my time to rest.
I’ll be okay.
Sorry if I caused any worry.
Have a good day.
— BamBam
BamBam has recently been on his 2024 [BAMESIS] SHOWCASE TOUR. During his Manila concert last month, He gave a heartbreaking speech and confessed to concert-goers that he’s been unhappy lately.
I feel like the more you grow up, the happy days … keep getting less … I’m gonna say I feel unhappy more than I feel happy these days … I just wanna be honest because you guys are the only people that I can talk to. You guys are the only people that I can lean to. So, that’s why I really wanted to express my feelings to you.
— BamBam
Still, BamBam asked his fans to be happy even when he could not be. He admitted that his fans help cheer him up, especially when he performs.
If this world (is) not gonna allow me to be so happy, at least I want to give my energy to you guys so y’all can be happy more. So, Ahgase, please, at least for me, please be happy for me, all right? And then someday … maybe when I need that energy, please, y’all can cheer me up and be there for me, so thank you. Not gonna cry, not gonna cry. …I have a lot of things going on in my mind right now, but then every time, the only place that I feel free and I feel like happy these days is meeting you guys on stage … so the stage is like a playground for me right now. When I’m by myself, I kinda think a lot, so I appreciate you guys come out here and have a good time for me.
— BamBam
🐍 I feel like the more you grow up, the happy days keep getting less… I'm gonna say I feel unhappy more than I feel happy these days. I just wanna be honest because you guys are the only people that I can talk to.
+#BAMESISSHOWCASEINMNL— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 (@cyjprint) September 9, 2024
Later in the month, BamBam shared another update via X (formerly Twitter). He apologized for his recent negativity. He claimed he would take a break to return to his “positive” self.
the past 2weeks i want to say sorry for being so negative and sensitive
i will take sometimes off for myself and will comeback as a positive bambam again
hope everyone reading this post always be happy and surrounded with love
take care
— BamBam
the past 2weeks i want to say sorry for being so negative and sensitive
i will take sometimes off for myself
and will comeback as a positive bambam againhope everyone reading this post always be happy and surrounded with love
take care💚❤️🖤
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 23, 2024
Yet, BamBam has posted more alarming posts recently that have made everyone more concerned. On September 29, he shared an Instagram story saying he would be “gone for good” in 2025.
BamBam also posted on X, saying, “I hope you had good night.” Ah Ahgase commented on the post, expressing their concern, to which he replied, “People around me is the reason i’m dying.”
i hope you have good night
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
people around me is the reason i'm dying
— BamBam🚩 (@BamBam1A) September 29, 2024
A few days ago, BamBam shared Justin Bieber‘s “Changes” via his X and Instagram Stories on his way back home to Thailand.
"I just wanna be the best of me even though sometimes I forget to breathe, so that I can be the best for you, that's all I wanna do"
Oh Bammie. I hope you know that you being the best for us means you being happy with yourself, with a healthy, peaceful state of mind & wellbeing. https://t.co/1HhFsh4GDE
— Hafsa🌙💚🐥 Once In A Dream 🩵 (@cyj_jaybs_smile) October 1, 2024
Aww, my heart breaks knowing Bambam is feeling like this, but i’m so glad his going back home to Thailand. He really does need to be with his family right now and people that genuinely care about him. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/At9f6j1LkR
— 💚 🚩 (@GotJiaerx) September 30, 2024
Ahgases have been hoping BamBam would get the rest and help he needs, as his recent posts are concerning everyone, including non-fans and his celebrity friends.
Excuse me, @ABYSS_COMPANY, but what are you doing about the mental health of your artist? Bambam is clearly crying out for HELP, where are you? pic.twitter.com/qZpGqbkg5v
— kdrama trash ✨ (@tttalkskdrama) September 30, 2024
Not EXO related but calling EXOLs to go leave happy and warm comments for Bambam on X and Instagram.
When you can see someone cry for help …we need to reach out! pic.twitter.com/iqR8KhWSEL— 🐧AerieLtoutEXO (@OhyeahhhCMON) September 30, 2024
bambam shouldn't be afraid of changing of company or friends and atp he truly needs professional help, he shouldn't be suffering like this
— lia 𖣔 (@DPRYUG) September 29, 2024
GOD I LOVE JESSI 😭😭😭 there's many of us who loves you @bambam1a ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/RpPcIwfq6R
— lilly | ia✵ (@withgotseven_) September 30, 2024
Brian's words.. 😭😭
The same thing I wish for BamBam.. Glad he being loved by people around him and just hope he surrounded by good and sincere person.. 🥺🖤❤️😍#BamBam #뱀뱀 pic.twitter.com/FrJDYiM4Ax
— H4ppyh4ppin3ss 💞🕊️ (@H4ppyh4ppin3ss) September 29, 2024
Fellow GOT7 member Jackson Wang has since also reached out to BamBam publicly via X. He called out the industry and reminded BamBam that his fans support him for who he is, not whoever he is surrounded by.
One more thing, bam❤️
Ur audience love u,
U da reason.
Not anything else,
Not the people , team, label, partners, or anyone else.— Jackson Wang (@JacksonWang852) October 1, 2024
Now, BamBam has addressed fans’ and Jackson’s messages.
BamBam performed his Bamesis Showcase in Chiang Mai on October 4. During his ending speech, BamBam told Ahgases that he had seen their encouraging words for him, and it had helped him.
🐍🐍 I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your encouragement over the past week. Your encouragement really helped heal me. First of all, I want to thank my Ahgase as the first person.#BAMESISSHOWCASEINCMI
👇🏻
pic.twitter.com/kFF2FpE9Yx— m a y|🫂BB (@babebammie) October 4, 2024
BamBam also addressed Jackson in case he was to watch. He expressed his appreciation for his fellow GOT7 member.
Bambam to Jackson : "jackson… jack, if you're watching, i wanna say thank you man. i really love you. i appreciate it
😢😢💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 pic.twitter.com/FzB7sJTjkq— for Jackson (@_jacksonloops) October 4, 2024
Check out BamBam’s entire speech below, as transcribed by a fan.
น้องแบม กล่าวคำขอบคุณ ถึงแฟนคลับน้องแบมทุกคน รวมถึงพี่ๆเพื่อนต่างด้อมอีกมากมาย "ขอบคุณทุกกำลังใจ"
และ ขอบคุณพี่JacksonWang จากนี้ไปคนไหนที่ไม่ดีตัดออก จากนี้ไปจะเหลือ(หวังว่า)แค่คนของผมจริงๆ #bambam #BAMESISFANSIGNINCMI#BAMESISSHOWCASEINCMI@BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/JPFHRuT9uP— ∋∈🚩👰🏻♀️พี่ปอแฟนแบม (@emmaarbuda) October 4, 2024
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