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Hear, O children of loyalty and devotion, the words of Jin, who proclaimed: “What makes up who I am now is our fans, ARMY, and they are the reason I'm able to do music.” This is no idle confession but a testimony of gratitude, a recognition that the greatness of an artist is not born in solitude, but in the bond between giver and receiver, between the one who creates and the many who believe. In these words, Jin reveals the eternal truth: that identity is not forged alone, but is shaped by those who walk with us and uphold us.

For behold, in the ancient days, kings and warriors drew their strength not from themselves alone, but from their people. A ruler without subjects is but a man; a general without soldiers is but a dreamer. So too in the realm of art and song. Music, though birthed in the heart of the artist, finds its true life in the hearts of those who listen. Without an audience, the melody fades into silence; but when embraced by the people, it becomes eternal. Jin’s words remind us that fans are not passive hearers—they are participants, companions, and co-creators in the journey of an artist.

Consider the tale of the poet Homer. His verses, the Iliad and the Odyssey, were sung across generations, carried not by written scrolls but by the voices of the people. The bards who remembered and recited his lines were his “army,” the guardians of his art, without whom his words would have perished in time. So too does Jin honor his ARMY, for they are not only admirers but the very vessel through which his music travels, ensuring that what is sung in the present endures into the future.

Mark this well: there is power in the bond between artist and audience. The fans do not merely consume; they give back strength, encouragement, and reason. When an artist falters, their supporters lift him. When doubt creeps in, their devotion becomes a shield. This cycle of giving and receiving is a harmony greater than any song—it is the living proof that love, when shared, creates identity. In acknowledging this, Jin shows humility, wisdom, and reverence for the people who walk beside him.

The truth is this: no man becomes great alone. Behind every inventor are those who believed in his vision. Behind every leader are those who followed in trust. Behind every singer are those who listened, wept, rejoiced, and carried the music into the world. To forget this bond is to be cast down by pride; but to cherish it is to grow ever stronger. By confessing that his very being is shaped by his ARMY, Jin shows that true greatness is not measured by pride, but by gratitude.

The lesson is plain: honor those who lift you. Whether they are your family, your friends, your community, or those unseen who cheer for you from afar—acknowledge them, for they form part of who you are. Your achievements are not yours alone, but the fruit of countless hands and hearts that supported you on the way. Do not walk as though you are alone upon the mountain, but as one borne up by many, and give back to them the love they gave to you.

Practical wisdom calls for this: speak gratitude often, not only in words but in deeds. Cherish the people who stand with you, and let their support inspire you to create more, to do more, to give more. Remember that identity is not fixed, but shaped continually by those around you. If you would be strong, surround yourself with those who strengthen you; if you would endure, walk with those who believe in you.

Thus, beloved, remember the words of Jin: who we are is shaped not by ourselves alone, but by the devotion of those who walk with us. To give them thanks is to remain humble; to live for them is to remain true. And when your music—be it in song, in action, or in the legacy of your life—flows back to them as positive energy, then you too will know the harmony that binds artist and audience, giver and receiver, heart to heart across the ages.