SEVENTEEN depicts his love for Joshua! 메리's fan art activities and favorite stories

SEVENTEEN's Joshua will celebrate his 29th birthday on December 30th.🐰🌼

Speaking of Joshua, he is an attractive member with gorgeous visuals and an elegant atmosphere 🫶

To celebrate Joshua's birthday, we conducted an interview with "메리"🎤👏

메리 is a fan who enjoys supporting Joshua by drawing fan art and creating goods.😊

He has been drawing manga since childhood and has even worked as a professional illustrator. Therefore, not only the pictures but also the story are very attractive.📕

Click here for an account where you can enjoy 메리's illustrations.🎶✨

In this interview, we will talk about 메리's fan art activities and Joshua's charm.BirthdayWe asked about the online event held at🎂

There is no doubt that you will sympathize with Mr. 메리 who is pushing forward with a very passionate feeling 🩷

After reading this interview, if you think "I want to support Joshua's activities too!" or "I want to support SEVENTEEN!", please feel free to contact us.😊

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Mr. 메리 who draws fan art of Joshua

BirthdayJAPAN staff:What kind of messages and activities do you do?

Mr. 메리:I cherish, love, and care for Joshua from the group SEVENTEEN, and I depict those feelings in pictures. 

I am working diligently to portray the time that Shua has accumulated while working as a member of SEVENTEEN in the most adorable way possible.

🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥#슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/soD1M9JdIP

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) July 29, 2024

 

❤️❤️❤️
#슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/2EkCiatQR9

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) October 11, 2023

 

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૮(ˊ ˘ ˋ៸៸ ა💖#슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/crleRUzhMj

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) July 20, 2023

 

BirthdayJAPAN staff：When and why did you start your activities?

Mr. 메리：I created an account in November 2022, so a little over two years have passed.

At that time, I was making a stuffed animal of Shua's puppy character, and the response to the fan art I posted on the X account I created to report my progress was surprisingly good.

I got a lot of requests to see more fan art, so I opened a separate fan art account and have continued to promote it like this.

The source of inspiration is "love"

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What made you start drawing illustrations? 

Mr. 메리：I like drawing manga, and I started drawing manga with my friends when I was in elementary school.

I was drawing manga obsessively while steadily participating in doujin manga events, but luckily I made a connection with the editorial department and started working as an illustrator.

Currently, I am busy with my personal business and have taken a break from professional activities.

Still, I manage to keep pushing forward, even while cutting back on my sleep time.

Love can't be stopped! Even when I feel sleepy and my eyes are about to close, I keep drawing.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What inspires your illustrations?

Mr. 메리：💖Love~!💖I can't draw without love.

I really like SEVENTEEN. Just seeing the word SEVENTEEN makes me happy. 

Among them, Shua is the brightest star⭐️ for me and the most fragrant flower.🌼And the greatest happiness🎁, and is like a respiratory organ. I really love it 🥺🤍🤍

When he's doing something, even if he's just breathing still, he's filled with loveliness. How great would it be if you could draw it all out?

I don't just want to tell him that I love Shua and am just a fan, but I also want to clearly convey through my pictures how I feel about him.

올망졸망~( ◠‿◠ )( ◠‿◠ )( ◠‿◠ )#슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/wB3IWYFeb4

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) June 1, 2023

 

It's a good idea #슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/vVgByfyeE8

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) August 15, 2023

 

I want to know💙 #슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/L5OQcvwQeh

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) September 24, 2023

 

❤️#슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/HvzwLxZR5r

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) November 6, 2023

 

Empathy and sharing created by “Sure Love”

BirthdayJAPAN staff：I believe you have over 13,000 followers, how did you increase your number?

Mr. 메리：I don't know the exact reason, but I think it was a painting after all.

I'm really happy that so many people like the Shure I draw. It gives me great strength to see someone else also love and empathize with the pictures I love and draw.

I hope that my paintings can serve as small feathers that deepen my love for Shua.

I'm usually someone who speaks my mind a lot, but the fact that there are people who enjoy talking about such nonsense actually gives me more strength than anything🤣

Maybe I'm just holding back to see the pictures (lol) Either way, I'm really grateful.😘。

Also, there was one picture in particular that a lot of people liked, and I felt the passionate support for it.

I love that series myself, and I drew it with the desire to get rid of whatever was bothering Shua.

I was so touched by the moment when so many people shared that feeling and the timelines became one with their love for Shua. I hope this passionate loyalty lasts forever.❤️🙏

It's a good idea #슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/FmEJ83nXPg

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) September 24, 2023

 

What's the matter?#슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/0ElErX0efD

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) September 26, 2023

 

I want to know what I want to say#슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/oR6g78iPrP

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) September 27, 2023

 

I don't care #슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/10Jbz0KkgQ

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) October 2, 2023

 

Sorry, I'm sorry. #슈아덕질은즐겁다 pic.twitter.com/EQ7PifyT3F

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) October 5, 2023

 

메리's own rules for enjoying Oshikatsu

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Is there anything you should be careful about when sending messages?

Mr. 메리：I don't really have to worry about it because I speak freely as long as I don't cross the line.

However, I have my own rules to live a healthy life without getting tired.
Praise only what you can see, don't make the mistake of thinking you know Shua well, you don't need to know every moment of Shua!

I always keep this in mind and check to see if I am following it properly.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What kind of activities do you enjoy?

Mr. 메리：My favorite thing is watching SEVENTEEN on stage, and I always go to their concerts.

I went to all the concerts except for last year's concert, which had a lottery system.

In particular, the Incheon performance in March was Shure's✨stage costume✨It was really cute and remains a great memory for me.

I was lucky enough to be able to participate in the pre-recording, so this year (2024) was a series of truly valuable experiences that made me very happy.😍

I'm trying to adjust the balance so that my daily life doesn't get disrupted, but it's not easy... I'm really addicted to Sure on a daily basis.

It is common for people to watch tikkem (focus video), watch live streaming, or watch the same video 50 times over and over again.

I'm the type of person who has to draw as soon as I feel like drawing, so the days feel very short.😇

In addition, he uses his creative activities to create various fan art goods to keep as memories. I also make stickers, key rings, binders, calendars, dolls, figurines... It makes me feel so full and happy when I look at them all lined up.

It's like a trophy. I don't know what kind of trophy this is, but it makes me feel proud of my efforts (lol)

I never thought I would end up trying to make a figure for Shua, and I never thought it would be this difficult.

I want to know what I want to say pic.twitter.com/TU0RJL61Yq

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) October 24, 2024

 

The production process was really difficult, but when you see the finished figure, it's so cute ㅠㅠ! ! !

What should we do next?(Laughs) Thanks to Shure, the spectrum of my life has expanded tremendously.

I want to know what I want to know pic.twitter.com/eAohzYNBys

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) September 12, 2024

 

I want to see you 기엽구나ㅠㅠㅠㅠ ㅠㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/WFSu2k85jX

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) June 20, 2023

 

Sorry to bother you🫶💖💙 It's a good idea pic.twitter.com/GZ4VKwN5o1

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) January 5, 2023

 

Fan art activities supported by “support” and “empathy”

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Have there been any good things about your communication or activities? If you have any specific episodes, please let us know!

Mr. 메리：I've received a lot of support for what I'm doing, and I'm always grateful for that.

I often post pictures early in the morning, and I was surprised and grateful that some people saw the time I posted and worried that I had stayed up all night.

I am truly grateful to you for caring about such details.❤

Then, there are times when I draw Shua with settings and worldviews that I've created on my own, and when I received fan art for that, I was really moved.

My heart is filled with surprise and gratitude for this unimaginable gift in the form of a "secondary creation of a second-hand creation." I can't count the times I was moved to tears.😖😖😖

And when we hold an event, we are very grateful and truly moved when so many people participate.

I can't stop worrying while preparing. What should I do if there is no response? What to do if there are leftover presents? My worries don't go away until just before the event starts.

Thank you to everyone who always warmly welcomed me.😘

Joshua's good looks in "Fallin' Flower"

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Please tell us how you got into Oshi! 

Mr. 메리：It all started when I happened to see the stage performance of "Fallin' Flower" on YouTube.

 

I have to say that I think the killing part of this song is sure.

I didn't know anything about SEVENTEEN until then, so I was shocked when I saw Shua's beauty. If there's such a good-looking guy, how come I didn't know about him until now? ?

At that time, my friends kept encouraging me to watch GOING SEVENTEEN, but I just kept refusing because I wasn't interested.

Now that I think about it, I feel sorry for my friend.😖(But I wasn't really interested at that time...) I apologize to my friend and thank you for inviting me until the end🥺❤️

After seeing Fallin' Flower's stage performance, I started watching ``GOING SEVENTEEN'' in a hurry, and within 10 seconds of watching the first episode, I became a fan of Joshua.

It's an episode of Takarajima, but even the small silhouette walking from a distance was unusual.😇

Even though I couldn't see her face yet, I immediately knew that this was the girl from ``Fallin' Flower'' and became a fan.

He's a good-looking guy, judging from his silhouette...

 

Beauty, elegance, cuteness, gag...Joshua's charm complete!

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What is the charm of Oshi?

Mr. 메리：He's handsome! (Determined) He's a handsome man TT! ! Yes, I'm a face fan. It's best if it's cool.

I have a weakness for neat, honor student-like visuals. Look at Shua's facial features. Looks very smart.

No matter who sees you, it looks like you're studying all the time and going home as soon as school is over. (It's TMI, but in reality, I wasn't allowed to sleep over and only attended school and church. My mother's home education was the best. Good👍)

Member Dokyeom described him as having a ``noble face,'' and that's really true. Shua's appeal lies in its "calm elegance at its base."

That grace shines through in everything Schur does, even in his moments of madness. It's like a flower grown in the soil of elegance.

The soft and sweet voice gives a synergistic effect to the elegant visuals. How do they fit together so perfectly and harmoniously? It's like they were custom-made by God.

Everything about him is warm and soft.

It seems like spring is always coming around Shua.

He's righteous in his actions and I've never seen him get nervous or angry over content. He's always quiet. Quiet.

Shua says he believes in thinking positively, and it's no surprise that he does.

Treat all people with kindness and kindness.

Not just the members, but also the staff, and even the strangers I met on the street. When I see such a figure in behind-the-scenes footage, my heart warms and I feel a sense of respect.

But he's not just quiet, he's also very clear about his own subjectivity.

Although he doesn't force others, he has a flexible firmness that doesn't bend his will. Flexible firmness? The words are a bit contradictory, but I think they fit perfectly.

There's also a cuteness to it😍

Have you seen the tear bags? Isn't it very strange? Why does it come out so plump? 

Her tear bags are so plump that her fans call her macarons, and Shua also likes macarons (lol)

The duck lips that pop out when concentrating are also very cute and charming. Once you show him charm, he will never let you go. I love the way he tries to do whatever it takes to make his fans happy.💖

And I'm working hard on the gag too!

When I first became a fan, the biggest difference was the way he did his best to make people laugh without fear of breaking his face. When I looked into it, I found out that this group wasn't risking their lives on the sword dance, but also on the gag🤣

Shua is a beautiful man who constantly strives.

I begged him to refrain from calling me uncle because I would try my best to manage him, but I was surprised to see him become about 10 years younger at regular intervals. If he were cool, he would be an older brother, but Shua has become so young that I have to call him a baby (´;ω;｀)

Also, Shua has really big hands. It's really big! ! If you're curious, try searching for Shua's hand size on YouTube.

A collection of Joshua's fascinating episodes!

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Do you have a favorite episode?

Mr. 메리：This is a story about a man who rode his bicycle for 46km and was exhausted the next day. 

I think this is an episode where you can feel Shua's overflowing physical strength and positive energy. It seems that Shua is good for long runs.

I also jog a lot, and once I run, I can run more than 10km. Amazing😇Seungkwan, who used to ride a bicycle with him, was so sad that he said he would never ride with Shua again.

The disappointed look on Shua's face when he heard that story was cute🤣(lol) I was just glad I was riding the bike with my brother...but Seungkwan seems to be jogging with me, so I'm glad.❤️

 

In the independently produced content ``IN THE SOOP'', there is a scene where Dino rides his bike alone back to his dorm during a punishment game, and Shua thinks he might be feeling lonely, so Shua rides with him.

I thought that kind of kindness was what Joshua was like, and when I saw Dino say, ``Hyung is the only one after all,'' I was able to understand what kind of person he is to the members.

 

Shua likes spending time with the members. Although he says he doesn't like soccer, he never fails to participate in the haphazard games of table tennis and football that the members play on the spot.

It seems like he enjoys doing crazy things with the members. If you look closely, you'll always find them in places that look fun (= places where stupid things happen) (lol)

 

When I became a fan, Shua had lost quite a lot of weight due to extreme dieting, and because of her elegant visuals, I got the impression that she was reluctant to move. But it was completely different.

Shua really loves moving, and she especially can't leave her hands alone. I'm not afraid to try new experiences, and I have the perseverance to never give up on something I've started. That's why my hobbies seem to continue to grow.

When I see those round eyes sparkling with curiosity and exploration, I always want to support them.😣❤️‍🔥

 

During the Bangkok performance of the 2022 Asian tour, when they were singing "Our Dawn Is Hotter Than Day," Mingyu suddenly handed it to Shua in the middle of his part, and Shua, unexpectedly surprised, missed the song.

There was a moment of humiliation (?) as the members laughed and teased me about how funny it was. A week later, at the Manila performance, when Mingyu handed over the microphone again, he perfectly captured the other person's part. this is so cute😣！！

When you see it on Chikkem, it's twice as cute, or even ten times as cute! It's so cute when she smiles and says, "You did a good job, right?" after singing properly... I don't know how many times I say "cute", but she's really cute (lol)

 

During the Nagoya performance of the 2024 Japan tour, on the first day, when he was making the ending comments, he was not good at Japanese and was chewing on his words for a long time, feeling depressed, but on the second day, he was able to finish his comments without any hitches, and it was really cute to see him satisfied and satisfied.

Her fists were clenched and her smile said, “I did it!” It's adorable to see him try until the end without getting discouraged even if he fails~💖

I think she's cuter when she fails, so I hope she fails at Korean once in a while. Idol mistakes are a reward in the industry ^^

 

Shua is always resolute no matter what happens, so I would like to see her in trouble once in a while. (It would be nice if I started having trouble with trivial things about once a year.)

Come to think of it, it was a really serious incident when my pants were torn on stage at this year's MAMA Awards Ceremony, but on the contrary, I didn't get upset and finished the stage calmly. It's admirable. I am very impressed and really respect you.

I think this is the first time I've had an accident with my clothes since the celebratory stage at the 2019 Blue Dragon Film Festival. While I'm talking about it, I'd like to say that it's no good unless someone knows about the Seiryu Film Festival's Sure, so please look for it.😎

Required content for Joshua recommended by 메리

BirthdayJAPAN staff：If you have any recommended content, please let me know!

Mr. 메리：The first content I have to introduce is of course ``Sure & Cook''! I'll list this as the best event of the year.

This is Sure's "cooking" content that I've been waiting for for a long time. Shua likes to cook, and she always cooks while playing with others, and even baked cookies to take to the practice room.

I really wanted them to create cooking content, and I'm really happy that it happened. I'm not lying, I watch it more than 10 times a day ^^ (My intention is to get as many views as possible before the second part comes out)

You can see a lot of Shua lingering because the cookies don't go as planned. This is really rare and really cute😘

 

Also, I feel like it's not enough without "Best Friends".

Where did SEVENTEEN's clear eyes come from? Please keep an eye on the success of table tennis king Hong Ji-soo ^^

 

This is the legendary cover song "Double Take" where you can feel the charm of Shua's vocals.

It's fun for the eyes and ears at the same time. Shua's vocals are like meringue cookies. Needless to say, the visuals are simply dazzling.😇It's beautiful.

 

This is a song I really love, and it's also my favorite song.

I like the visuals of this Chikkem the most. Neat black hair is the best. 200628's Inkigayo's Shua is something that all humans must remember.

 

If I don't recommend STUDIO CHOOM's yellow sleeveless Sure, I think Joshua fans will criticize me.

If the Inkigayo song above exceeds boy beauty, this one is an oppa beauty explosion.😇

 

I like this Chikkem from "Left & Right".

No explanation needed. Just look. Ha, great❤️🔥

 

This is a stage I went to the pre-recording and saw in person, so I'm proud of it.

Hey everyone, I actually saw this~ The costume is really beautiful. Are you sure? The screen is not enough ~ the real thing is the best💖💖

 

I call this video "홍프making machine".

When did you become a fan? When asked about this, more than half of the people became fans after watching the YouTube content ``It's boring''... This is a chance to watch the charming Shua get drunk to their heart's content. But I'm so jealous ^^

 

And “요정식탁”.

Hey everyone, Shua got drunk again~ 🤣 It's really important content because you can hear a lot of honest stories about what he endured and what he found rewarding in getting to this point, including episodes from his debut that he doesn't often share.

It turned red again here ~ Ripe Sure (lol) You can clearly see how much foundation I applied. Shua is really cute😍

 

Online event held to celebrate Joshua's birthday

BirthdayJAPAN staff：I think there was also a sticker distribution event and a hashtag event for the 2023 birthday! Why did you decide to organize such an event?

❄️Happy birthday to Joshua❄️
EVENT #슈아생일은즐겁다

Sorry, I'm not sure. I'm here.
I want to know what I want to say❤️

❄️ Home
❄️12월 29일 밤11시부터 12월 30일 밤12시까지!

🤍I love you!
🤍HAPPY SHUA DAY pic.twitter.com/Ur6lOOihE3

— 메리 (@m_erry_1230) December 28, 2023

 

Mr. 메리：I also wanted to liven up the atmosphere of Sure Day. If possible, I'd like to do something offline, but things didn't go as planned so I decided to do it online.

The end of the year is the busiest time of the year, so I thought I did the best I could within the last-minute schedule, but looking back now, I feel like I wasn't prepared enough and I'm embarrassed.😖

This year, due to time constraints, we will be holding the event online.This year, we would like to prepare even more fulfilling content than last year.🙏

BirthdayJAPAN staff：How was it when you actually implemented it?

Mr. 메리：I was thrilled to see so many more people than I expected, regardless of nationality, participating. I felt sorry that I couldn't prepare more presents...

This year, this year is different.😇! ! I'll do my best😘Everyone, please keep sure! ! !❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Have a cafe event someday!

BirthdayJAPAN staff：In addition, recommended advertisements (Birthdayadvertisements, support advertisements), cafe events, etc.BirthdayHave you ever held an event?

Mr. 메리：No, but I always dream of a cafe event. This is one of my bucket list. I'm thinking about how to prepare so that the people who visit will have fun. I hope that day comes true soon🙏

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What is the biggest hurdle in holding an event?

Mr. 메리：Does that mean there's not enough information? I have no idea how to proceed or how much it will cost. However, I'm really happy that more and more people are sharing information about cafe events on YouTube these days.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Is there any recommended advertising you would like to try?

Mr. 메리：This is an advertisement for bus wrapping. When I went to the venue, I actually saw the wrapped buses prepared by the Chinese Shure fanbase, and their presence was incredible.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Advertising in Japan (BirthdayDid you know that there is an advertising agency specializing in advertising/support advertising?

Mr. 메리：No, I didn't know at all😮😮

BirthdayJAPAN staff：In Japan, there is a fan service that specializes in recommended advertising provided by advertising agencies, but would you like to start a project as the owner? Please tell me the reason!

Mr. 메리：I would like to try it if I have a chance. I think it could be done easily with the help of an advertising agency, and I don't know anything about advertising, so I would be happy if you could help me.🙏 

Summary

This time, we interviewed SEVENTEEN's Joshua's fan "메리"🎤✨

Mr. 메리 enjoys promoting his work through fan art while making use of his specialty in illustrations, and also supports Joshua with his fans who also love him.✍️☺️

There are a lot of adorable fan art of Joshua posted on 메리's account, so please go check it out.🎶🌈

I would like to hold a cafe event someday, so I would like to go to one of your events.❣I think there are many people who say ️🥰🎶

Thank you very much for your cooperation in this interview!

We will continue to sincerely support Joshua's activities and 메리's activities⭐ 

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