Dear V.I.Ps,

Happy 12 years!! Thank you for making these past 12 years so possible and happening! We've made good memories only because of you and the memories I've cherished of our moments together will always be etched in my brain.

I can't thank you enough for making me feel absolutely lucky and grateful when I think about how far we've come and how much we've achieved as a group. God has been so merciful to have blessed us with so much and has given us amazing fans like you who I treasure deeply. You've been there for us during all our rough patches and have stood by our side like a rock. We've celebrated and embraced moments of both joys and sadness and it has always been special since we face everything together.

You've helped us exceed our own expectations as a group and we promise to deliver the best of our content for more years to come. I hope we haven't let you down quite often and if we've, I humbly apologise to each of you. We always make sure that we give our all to our V.I.Ps because we want to show how very dear each of you are to us. Most of you call me the 'mom' of the group and it's quite true, I won't deny. Haha. I feel the need to take care of the members and make sure they're in line because they often go wild. I also am pretty hands-on when it comes to our maknae. I've been missing that boy immensely and he's bathing in all that attention. That brat.

Just because I felt the need to call him when I was finally allowed to call someone, he nicely went around bragging about it and made me seem like an uncaring husband because I did not call Hyo Rin instead and I'm so going to roast his ass when I see him. That is for sure. Now, listen. I don't know why I called Seungri instead of Hyo Rin but maybe it's because Seungri is so much like a child to me and that I was worried about him and was missing him so much that I felt the need to make sure if he was okay first. That boy should be thankful that I care about him so much and Hyo Rin didn't actually mind that I called Seungri instead. She actually understood my intentions because even she sees Seungri the same way as I do. Lol. He's never growing up in our eyes no matter what shit he does.

I hope you all are supporting Seungri because he really needs all the love and support. There are times when Seungri doesn't see his full calibre and potential and questions himself whether he truly deserves to belong in BIGBANG or not. It hurts me so much when he has a lot of self-doubt so I request you to appreciate the boy's talents and acknowledge him for the effort he's putting in to try avoid the void of the 4 of us. I had even sent Hyo Rin a video message regarding what I want written in a letter I wanted to give Seungri before his concert. We're all trying to let him know that he's not alone and that he's always loved and remembered by the 4 of us every day. Okay, I think I should stop sounding like a concerned mom about Seungri but I actually am concerned. Haha.

This year had started out on an absolutely amazing note for me. Yes, I was scared and nervous about enlistment but marrying the love of my life before doing so and with all your support and love for us was more than what I could ask for. Thank you so much for being so mature and supportive of Hyo Rin's and my decision and I hope you continue praying for us and giving us your love as time passes on. I'm not that guy I used to be who was afraid of girls and Hyo Rin was my first of ever being serious with someone so you know how very precious she is to me. She makes sure to visit me every week and the time we spend together is what I cherish.

I never imagined myself to come so far back when I was a trainee along with Ji Yong. I had my own insecurities but I was able to get past them and am thankfully in a place where I can be proud of. Thank you for always being there for me, cheering for me and making me feel so special. I promise to be your Tae Yang always.

You'll see me soon. I'll be back with Ji very soon.

The 'good boys' will be back.

Please wait for us.

I love you and God bless!

Lots of love,

Dong Young Bae

(P.S. I want to thank each and every one of you who sent me gifts at my base and I also have read each of your letters that you guys sent me. They're all kept safely at home. Thank you for taking so much effort! It is very appreciated.)