So I saw 2 videos related to ni-ki

The first video genuinely made me so happy. An engene gifted ni-ki a Kendrick Lamar album and he looked so happy & giggly & excited. I don't know why but it felt like I hadn't seen him smile like that in a while. He probably couldn't keep the gift due to the fansign rules but you could tell he really wanted it.

Right after that I came across another video, I think it was a tiktok with sunoo and ni-ki some other videos were attached too. At least in the first part ni-ki looked kind of tired because usually I can feel the 'main dancer' sorta energy from him during the tiktoks and in second part too he did look tired. Of course it's not right to assume too much from a short video it could just be that he was tired on that particular days but a lot of fans myself included have been feeling like they've been going non-stop lately jumping from one schedule to the next with barely any transition time or break between activities. Maybe I am overthinking too much idk.

If it's the company making those calls, managing these schedules and the members don't have enough say in this then I really hope the boys are given the chance to rest when they need to. But if the boys themselves are choosing to keep going, if they’ve chosen this pace themselves maybe because they love what they do or want to stay connected with the fans then I trust they’re doing what feels right to them. Because I remember Jungwon once mention that all 7 of them don't like being told what to do that they don't really listen to others, so maybe they're more involved in these decisions than we realize. Still even strongest people need time to recharge no matter how much they love something.

My friend said it's normal for newer groups (still it's been 5 years) to stay busy and I get that. I just hope they're taking care of themselves behind the scenes even when we can't see it because I think there's a limit to pushing yourself and beyond that it's hard to maintain that same spark (coming from a personal experience) and not only this but it might actually end up in something serious like an illness or mental issues.

I came across a clip from an interview where enhypen was asked what they wanted to do after their tour they said they just want to go on a trip, eat and sleep together without the cameras constantly recording them. That says a lot. Sometimes it feels like they’re always "on" and even their rest becomes content.

"Enhypen are not children. They have no problem complaining or arguing with the management if they think the issue is serious." True they’re definitely not kids and can stand up for themselves but we all know how much companies control the idols. Just because they’re handling it well doesn’t mean it’s not exhausting behind the scenes.

Just some thoughts I had. What's your take on this?