He continued because he wanted to, not due to a lack of support, and he performed remarkably well. Naturally, the fandom is small because their poorly managed company hindered B.A.P. Some members didn't do much initially but later began releasing solo music. Jongup's main challenge was finding a good company to support him, which he fortunately has now.
I've been a dedicated fan of B.A.P for years, supporting all their solo work, except for one member who shall not be named. I've watched every episode of Peak Time and followed everything Jongup has done.
It's incredibly frustrating that after years of hoping for a comeback, this might be the final activity for B.A.P, and Zelo isn't even participating. Instead of sharing this sentiment, I have to deal with negativity from what appears to be an alternate account. My love for B.A.P is clear and unwavering.
I understand they likely lost fans due to the way they disbanded and the actions of one member. I also recognize the challenges they face as soloists trying to succeed independently. However, that doesn't mean they haven't had support.
I don't need to buy albums to demonstrate my love and support; I stream their music regularly and enjoy it all the time.
My favorite song by Zelo is "Flash Party"; it's a fantastic track.
My favorite Jongup song is "Try My Luck"; his vocals are truly incredible.
My favorite Yongguk song is "I Remember" featuring Yoseop; it's pure perfection.
My favorite Daehyun song is "Amazing"; it lives up to its name.
Lastly, my favorite Youngjae song is "Forever Love"; it's upbeat and lifts my spirits when I'm feeling down.
I can't choose a favorite B.A.P song as a group because I appreciate all their songs equally.
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but there are people here who are genuine fans who truly care about B.A.P.
It was hard watching Man on the Moon episode 2 where they kept mentioning that it will be a final farewell album but at the same time, they also said it would be a far more positive send off.
I love the fact they wanted to come together and give us a positive memory compared to what we could have been left with.
It would be a lie to say I wouldn't have my fingers crossed that once they see how beloved they are and when the album does well that they will comeback tbh. 😅
I liked B.A.P back in the day. The fandom shrunk for the first time because of the lawsuit and the big hiatus I think around 2014?
When they became active again although they lost a lot of momentum they still did well. I would still see fans of them in the kpop communities online and normal Kpop fans would still get into them etc.
After they stopped promoting as a group in 2019 they really fell off hard, like you rarely saw any news about what the members were doing or fans of B.A.P in any kpop fan communities. If I saw anyone talking about them it was usually multi stans who were really deep into kpop and liked tons of nugu groups etc that the normal average kpop stans did not really know about or pay attention to.
In a side note B.A.P Noir was one of the first Kpop albums I ever bought lol.
Display MoreI've been a dedicated fan of B.A.P for years, supporting all their solo work, except for one member who shall not be named. I've watched every episode of Peak Time and followed everything Jongup has done.
It's incredibly frustrating that after years of hoping for a comeback, this might be the final activity for B.A.P, and Zelo isn't even participating. Instead of sharing this sentiment, I have to deal with negativity from what appears to be an alternate account. My love for B.A.P is clear and unwavering.
I understand they likely lost fans due to the way they disbanded and the actions of one member. I also recognize the challenges they face as soloists trying to succeed independently. However, that doesn't mean they haven't had support.
I don't need to buy albums to demonstrate my love and support; I stream their music regularly and enjoy it all the time.
My favorite song by Zelo is "Flash Party"; it's a fantastic track.
My favorite Jongup song is "Try My Luck"; his vocals are truly incredible.
My favorite Yongguk song is "I Remember" featuring Yoseop; it's pure perfection.
My favorite Daehyun song is "Amazing"; it lives up to its name.
Lastly, my favorite Youngjae song is "Forever Love"; it's upbeat and lifts my spirits when I'm feeling down.
I can't choose a favorite B.A.P song as a group because I appreciate all their songs equally.
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the people here are genuine fans who truly care about B.A.P.
I don't think that person is being critical of the group, I think they are mainly just frustrated at the state of the fandom and lack of support.
I really like B.A.P but there really is a huge difference in the fandom. When they were active as a group in the past you would see so many profiles even on here that were B.A.P themed by people that were solo stans of the group or had them as their ultimate bias. It's a huge notable difference for me compared to when I was starting out getting involved in Kpop fandoms.
I don't think that person is being critical of the group, I think they are mainly just frustrated at the state of the fandom and lack of support.
I really like B.A.P but there really is a huge difference in the fandom. When they were active as a group in the past you would see so many profiles even on here that were B.A.P themed by people that were solo stans of the group or had them as their ultimate bias. It's a huge notable difference for me compared to when I was starting out getting involved in Kpop fandoms.
I understand your perspective. It's natural to feel this way, especially since B.A.P hasn't been active as a group since their lawsuit. Jongup did attempt to reunite them for "Peak Time," but they were too busy. Now, they are coming together for what may be a final and farewell album.
While the fandom may have dwindled, there are still dedicated fans who want to support B.A.P through this. It's unfair to imply that we don't care, aren't true fans, or question whether we buy albums or stream their music. I posted this thread because I've wanted B.A.P to reunite for years. I hoped they would take the world by storm, and seeing this as a potential goodbye is heartbreaking for me.
I’m sorry y’all.. I’m just sad and frustrated that this is their last comeback ever and they deserved better as a group and individually. While watching the documentary, I did hear the members say that this possibly is their last comeback but I was hoping that if they get enough success with this comeback, that they might do another one with Zelo. I was not prepared to see their pre-release called Farewell and their album called Curtain Call. It sounds so… final. Like this is really it. I can’t accept it.. And Yongguk said he will “find himself” after this comeback.. what does that even? He’s quitting music?? Honestly I’m not even excited anymore about this comeback
I’m sorry y’all.. I’m just sad and frustrated that this is their last comeback ever and they deserved better as a group and individually. While watching the documentary, I did hear the members say that this possibly is their last comeback but I was hoping that if they get enough success with this comeback, that they might do another one with Zelo. I was not prepared to see their pre-release called Farewell and their album called Curtain Call. It sounds so… final. Like this is really it. I can’t accept it.. And Yongguk said he will “find himself” after this comeback.. what does that even? He’s quitting music?? Honestly I’m not even excited anymore about this comeback
I completely understand your feelings. Seeing Yongguk cry was heartbreaking for me as well. It’s tough to come to terms with the fact that this might be their last comeback. Like you, I was holding out hope for another comeback, possibly with Zelo. Yongguk's words really struck me. I adore his solo work, and seeing him feel upset and seemingly unhappy with all he’s accomplished leaves me baffled. For a man who owns his own label, why is he so down on himself? It really hurts my heart.
Sorry I really didn’t mean to single you out and say that you’re not a true BAP fan. As a fan who was there since their debut and at the height of their popularity and to see now how they’ve basically been forgotten by the newer K-pop fans, it does break my heart. Like this other user said, there used to be so many accounts with BAP profile photos or usernames, they had many international fan accounts and fan channels on youtube. Now I search for BAP fan content and it’s pretty non existent. BAP videos would get tons of views without even trying and now even Yongguk’s music videos are barely pulling 100k (check out his MV for Bad as an example). Episode 2 of their comeback documentary barely even has 50k views! I’m beyond heartbroken at this point. I feel so helpless as a fan because I wish people would genuinely care about them but I can’t force people to pick who they want to follow. Their solo music has been so good (maybe not the most radio friendly except for Jongup) but I don’t understand how the MV views and public interest in them is so low.
Sorry I really didn’t mean to single you out and say that you’re not a true BAP fan. As a fan who was there since their debut and at the height of their popularity and to see now how they’ve basically been forgotten by the newer K-pop fans, it does break my heart. Like this other user said, there used to be so many accounts with BAP profile photos or usernames, they had many international fan accounts and fan channels on youtube. Now I search for BAP fan content and it’s pretty non existent. BAP videos would get tons of views without even trying and now even Yongguk’s music videos are barely pulling 100k (check out his MV for Bad as an example). Episode 2 of their comeback documentary barely even has 50k views! I’m beyond heartbroken at this point. I feel so helpless as a fan because I wish people would genuinely care about them but I can’t force people to pick who they want to follow. Their solo music has been so good (maybe not the most radio friendly except for Jongup) but I don’t understand how the MV views and public interest in them is so low.
I haven't been a K-pop fan as long as you, but I remember seeing B.A.P's logo everywhere. At the time, I didn't understand the language and never really got into any K-pop groups. I found B.A.P in 2020 after they had already disbanded, but I fell in love with their music instantly. It might be a case of fans getting tired of waiting for the group, or perhaps other reasons, but I truly appreciate their work and the impact they've had.
The situation is quite sad and could be a case of fans or non-fans just moving on. It seems like their solo work isn't getting the recognition it truly deserves. I agree it's a sad situation, especially considering how impactful and talented they are. I wish we knew the exact reasons/problems. I always thought with yongguk starting his own label he would have the power to bring them together, but shockingly it's jongups label that's doing all this work.
Yeah I agree.. also a lot of BABYs have left K-pop and moved on with their lives and have other priorities so I completely understand if they don’t have enough time to dedicate to BAP fan pages but I don’t think they are gaining that many new fans to make up for it. I’m still holding out hope that this comeback will be a successful one and they will change their minds after seeing how loved three are and possibly gaining new fans so they keep releasing music as BAP. Well, a girl can dream at least lol
Yeah I agree.. also a lot of BABYs have left K-pop and moved on with their lives and have other priorities so I completely understand if they don’t have enough time to dedicate to BAP fan pages but I don’t think they are gaining that many new fans to make up for it. I’m still holding out hope that this comeback will be a successful one and they will change their minds after seeing how loved three are and possibly gaining new fans so they keep releasing music as BAP. Well, a girl can dream at least lol
Indeed! I hope they get that comfort they may need and their spirits go back up. Regardless, i will still be supporting their solo work and hoping zelo gives them shit for not waiting for him!
I dunno how this ended up being 2 comments lol. I’m using akp forums after almost 10 years so I don’t know how to comment anymore 😂
Sorry I really didn’t mean to single you out and say that you’re not a true BAP fan. As a fan who was there since their debut and at the height of their popularity and to see now how they’ve basically been forgotten by the newer K-pop fans, it does break my heart. Like this other user said, there used to be so many accounts with BAP profile photos or usernames, they had many international fan accounts and fan channels on youtube. Now I search for BAP fan content and it’s pretty non existent. BAP videos would get tons of views without even trying and now even Yongguk’s music videos are barely pulling 100k (check out his MV for Bad as an example). Episode 2 of their comeback documentary barely even has 50k views! I’m beyond heartbroken at this point. I feel so helpless as a fan because I wish people would genuinely care about them but I can’t force people to pick who they want to follow. Their solo music has been so good (maybe not the most radio friendly except for Jongup) but I don’t understand how the MV views and public interest in them is so low.
I have to come back and say that even though the fan accounts have disappeared from Youtube, there are still a lot of them on instagram and that makes me so happy. I think the boys will be fine since they still are very much loved by BABYs worldwide. Yes the fandom is a lot smaller now but there are still a lot of BABYs out there. I think I was fixating too much on youtube views but I think that BABYs don’t do much streaming anymore to increase views so I’m just not going to focus on views anymore and just enjoy their music. Yongguk is going on a Europe tour in October so at least that gives me comfort that he’s still active musically. Daehyun said it’s not their last project together as BAP so that gives me a lot of hope for the future. Looking forward to this much awaited comeback!
I have to come back and say that even though the fan accounts have disappeared from Youtube, there are still a lot of them on instagram and that makes me so happy. I think the boys will be fine since they still are very much loved by BABYs worldwide. Yes the fandom is a lot smaller now but there are still a lot of BABYs out there. I think I was fixating too much on youtube views but I think that BABYs don’t do much streaming anymore to increase views so I’m just not going to focus on views anymore and just enjoy their music. Yongguk is going on a Europe tour in October so at least that gives me comfort that he’s still active musically. Daehyun said it’s not their last project together as BAP so that gives me a lot of hope for the future. Looking forward to this much awaited comeback!
I really hope it's as Daehyun says, maybe they are just throwing us off with the name of this and the title tracks, that would be a huge relief for me. I really want something with Zelo involved, but if this is their last as b.a.p i hope they go out with a bang and know just how much they are/were loved and supported (sorry it took me hours to respond i work graveyards and didn't have a chance to respond sooner)
I really hope it's as Daehyun says, maybe they are just throwing us off with the name of this and the title tracks, that would be a huge relief for me. I really want something with Zelo involved, but if this is their last as b.a.p i hope they go out with a bang and know just how much they are/were loved and supported (sorry it took me hours to respond i work graveyards and didn't have a chance to respond sooner)
No worries at all! And I agree.. Part of me thinks that maybe they are testing the waters with this comeback. If the response is good, then they might have more comebacks in the future but if it’s lukewarm then it’s their way of giving the fans a proper farewell. I think they regret how things ended last time and they want to end things on their own terms (which I totally respect) to give everyone closure.
My other theory is that since Jongup got a boost of popularity with Peak Time, he wants to gather the rest of BAP to keep the momentum going so they have no choice but to have a comeback while he’s still “fresh” on everyone’s minds (it’s been a year but I think they waited until Youngjae got discharged) and it’s sad that Zelo won’t be included. However, if we wait for Zelo to be discharged from the army, then Jongup will be serving at that time and it doesn’t make sense for MA entertainment to gather BAP for a comeback if their own artist is not available. I think the timing is perfect. Not sure if Yongguk’s company would be able to accommodate BAP as a group for a comeback since I’m thinking maybe MA ent has more resources so it makes sense that they did things this way. Anyway, these are just my speculations but yes let’s hope we see more of them in the future when both Zelo and Jongup are back!
Ok Babyz, so excited for this comeback. Here's a little something to get us by until that day!
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I'm looking forward to it, also haven't seen you in forever did B.A.P comeback bring you back?
I've always been checking out the forum, but just havent really posted anything. I have commented on some post, but yes BAP definitely made me want to post again. Im going to try to post more BAP as they make their comeback, unless someone else does it first, then i will comment on their post.
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