this letter means a lot to me. i finished writing it on april 22nd, 2016, at 8:58 p.m EST.

"Hi Taeyong! I'd like to make sure that while you read this, that you've eaten a nice, fulfilling meal, drunk enough water to stay hydrated, and have earned enough rest to keep you energized and healthy. If you haven't done any of the actions I mentioned, please follow my request and do them as soon as possible. You're not my favorite member, but I must admit you're a member that I've grown to really love. Your Birthday's in July, like mine, 12 days before mine. Gosh sorry.. I'm rambling. Anywho, I've known you since.. June of 2015? Wow, that was so long ago~ about a year. I'm writing this letter because I want you to realize something. You are amazing, beautiful, and you are worth it. Don't let the hate get to you, everybody makes mistakes. Nobody is perfect, but rather imperfect. Actions speak louder than words, and since I can't help you and comfort you as a friend, since I'm an international fan, I'll just give out a pretend hug. I don't know Korean but at some point I will learn the language, among with others for fun. I'm a rather young fan, just almost done with my 1st year of high school. I will graduate and then someday meet you, as a mature and better adult. Just 3-4 years, in which you will grow to be an even better person by then, who I can't wait to meet by then. My name's Irene, like Irene from Red Velvet hahaha. Have a great day, take care of yourself. I'm very proud of you, stay strong. I love you."