COSMIC NOSTALGIA

For SB19 Sejun | 09.14.2020

TALA

Ang mga tala ay pinakamaganda
Kapag sila ay tinitingala mo mula sa ibaba
Kumikinang, nagbibigay ng liwanag
kahit sa pinakamadilim na parte ng iyong buhay

Kaya salamat, aking tala
Dahil kahit sa malayo lang kita madalas makita,
Hinding-hindi ako titigil na mahalin ka
At suportahan ka kahit na nasa kalangitan ka.

- r.r.

"And I thank my lucky star
In this space and time
To have crossed with yours."

The Cosmic Art - about

JOHN PAULO NASE
What words can easily describe him? Are there any certain words anyone can think of that can solely explain SB19’s beloved Pinuno?

VAST AS THE UNIVERSE
They say that humans are also made up by the same system and components similar to heavenly bodies found in our galaxies such as stars. According to Vazza and Feletti (2017), the first result they got from the comparison of the complex galaxy and our neuronal networks are not only their complexities, but also the similarities on their structures.

The similarities of the cosmic web and how I, COSMIC, perceive him is the vastness of his mind in making the art and masterpieces. For SB19, it isn't a secret that he has been the lyricist of their song (as credited and stated on the GITZ Album). How he strings the words and connect them with the melody to create connection with their audiences will always be a mystery. The concept of the group's songs also varies and that is one of the reason why each song can give you different types of emotions whenever you listen to them.

As a solo artist, Sejun have been giving us previews of his track demos. First is Unang Hakbang which was released on SB19's page last 2018. Second is, Kumunoy which he performed on Start of the Best last 2018. It tells of his struggles as an artist and the realization to push through despite life's challenges because he is surrounded and supported by his family and friends. Third is 'Kelan' which he posted on his Twitter last March which tells of how one desperately wait for change in his life, how he tries to fake positive feelings. Yet, he still looks forward that his time for the limelight will come; releasing himself from the shackles of fear and anxiety.

There are also other unreleased songs on his Soundclound account. However, it was advised by his mother to not post information about the songs on any social media. Kindly just look for his account to check the songs out!

On an article of Bandwagon, Sejun stated that he looks forward and in the process of making songs with various essential topics like of depression and as well as the current issues.

HE WHO LEADS SELFLESSLY
As SB19’s leader, it is expected that he would be responsible in aligning his members for their performances. He needs to ensure that everyone will be getting the lines meant for them and the arrangement will be final. Although this is true, Sejun is the type of a leader that makes sure all the members' voices will be heard.

Whenever he's asked how it is to be the group's leader, he would often laugh it out and tell people that it's just a label. But we A'TIN knows that it is so much more than that. As he have stated on several interviews, whenever they're working on their songs or choreography, he would make sure to get the ideas of all the members and from their make out the best idea for their song. This always work the best even if it means that they clash with each other's opinion. For line distribution, let us make Bakit Ba Ikaw an example. As stated by his father, the arrangement of the lines for the members was made by Sejun as well as adding SB19 flavor on the ballad song with the rap part of him and Josh.

MAN OF FEW BUT POWERFUL WORDS
Compared to his co-members, we all know that Sejun is a man of few words online. Also due to him being open that he is not that active on social media. Some of his tweets from last year contained one random symbol. The iconic (.) period, comma, question mark and exclamation point.

However during some of their vlogs we sometimes get few but powerful words of wisdom that we will always carry with us. First is on his 2019 birthday vlog wherein the iconic line "Always choose to be kind" came from. Second is an advice that we can use whenever we think that stars are not aligning for what we want to do , "If you set your heart and your mind on something you want, you will achieve it."

Some of his iconic lines were heard during interviews and presscon with SB19 members. I have compiled some of them on the video I posted down below:

No matter how many articles, video edits and explanations we all make to describe John Paulo Nase, we have our own description of our dear Pinuno. What I am sure of is that his presence as a leader and purpose as one of SB19's member is crucial. It is something that we can clearly see during the performances and the songs that they make.

Truly, just like this vast universe, he is still and always will be a mystery. A book that we have yet to open and read. A journey that we will still walk through to understand better.

To my dear cosmos, I hope that just like what we promised, we'll stay to see how SB19's story will unfold. Continue in supporting our boys, and witness with our own eyes the process of them conquering the stages. Let us bring them to great heights as we all help them reach for the brightest stars.

One with you always, COSMIC.

We all have our own messages kept inside us, hidden as secrets just meant for those whom are desired by our hearts.

Allow me to show you lines from various letters and poetries that will bring warmth to you. If you are reading this, My Smiling Star, we have something to tell you. These are some of the words from our souls and hearts. Happiest Birthday, Sejun.

Through Lenses, Art, and Emotions

You are strong, we know you are. However, there are certain times you let down your armor and let us see your beautiful heart.

Kukuhanan kita.
Hangga't kaya ko, hangga't pwede.
Dahil baka balang araw,
gustuhin ko man pero di na posible.

poetry and fanshots by milly

“Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.”
– Paramahansa Yogananda
fanshots by daisy

"You deserve the whole universe, but I am just a star".
- @_alimuom

“Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies.”
― Edward Bulwer Lytton
fanart by Waffie_chan

An angel indeed, when I look in your eyes
Such brilliance and comfort you've brought to my heart.
-r.r.

Tanaw pa rin kita, sinta
Ka'y layo may nagniningning
Mistula kang tala. - KLWKN / Music Hero

'Di man ako para sayo, puso'y di magbabago
Walang iba, walang iba, wala nang hahanapin pa
Pag-ibig ko'y sa'yo, sa'yo HANGGANG SA HULI.

I K A W

Ikaw, oo, nga ikaw. Alam mo ba?
Na siyam na buwan na na kitang tinitingala
Sa loob ng mga oras na ito
Tila ba bumilis ang pag-ikot ng aking mundo

Sa una'y singhina na para bang bulong
Lamang ang naririnig ko mula sa'king puso
Tunay na hindi kita kaagad na ginusto
Pero ako'y para bang nakatakdang makulong

Sa mga ngiti mong kay kinang
Sa tinig mong para bang walang lalamang
Sa inspirasyong iyong binibigay
Hindi na gusto pang umalis sa akin buhay

Tala ko sana'y hindi na lumisan
Kahit anong mangyari hindi ka rin iiwan
Papalakpakan ka sa tuwing nasa tanghalan
Laging isisigaw iyong pangalan.

= cosmic =

"For me, a star symbolizes HOPE. Sejun always gives me hope whenever I feel like I am left with no one. He lights up my mood, and always tells me to keep going. PADAYON!" - Senda

November 25, 2019, I decided to make a Twitter account. I always wanted to be lowkey in supporting you. I think that I still am. I may not be making myself known soon, but I hope with this project I can make you feel how much love and adoration I have for you, My Smiling Star.

I'll be making my presence known in other ways to let you know that I'm always here to support you in your journey. It is the little things like attending the events and seeing you from afar/ attending cupsleeve events or sponsoring one. Even donating for projects. I am there.

I hope that you continue shedding light to those who gets to be touched by your music. The world is ready to hear the songs of your heart. I am excited to sing the melodies you have prepared and the masterpieces that is yet to come. Don't forget that you always have me; one way or another.

One with you always, COSMIC.

shot by VERMILLION + fanart by @_alimuom

"Whenever they say something about me they say, you're not going to make it. I get fuel, wanting to show them, wanting to prove them that this is what I got. I can do it. All of the words that you say don't matter to me. I'll just show you everything that I got and you will eat all of those words." - Sejun

1. The Cosmic Art - ABOUT - credits to @joshonlyyou
2. Universe - HOME - Cosmic Lottery - Evergreen
3. Nebula 1 & 2 - shots by @KeunBeam
4. Nebula 3 & 4 - fanart by @_alimuom
5. Nebula 5 - fanart by @Ryakami1
6. Nebula 6 - fanart by @WinaXSB19
7. Nebula 7 - fanart by @extyyyann
8. THE COSMIC ART - fanart by @_alimuom shot by VERMILLION
9. 'Sejun's Dialogue' - SB19 IG Live with Kevan Kenny
10. SEIZEMIC STAR DEDICATION - Senda Nase
11. Video in The Cosmic Art - Full credits are all in the description box of the YT video.
12. Nebula 11 & 12 - fanart by @Waffie_chan
13. Nebula 13 & 14 - poetry and fanshots by milly
14. Nebula 15, 16, & 17 - fanshot by daisy

And to those who helped me in completing this wonderful masterpiece for Sejun: Carla, Bea, Erin, Hei, Rei, Louie, Senda, Hara, SISB, Issa, Ali, Ann, Waffie Milly and to those I have asked for quite some favors. This is the result of all your help.

THIS WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO JOHN PAULO NASE, A'TIN, AND ALL MY BELOVED HOTDOGS IN THE FREEZER (Growling Pautlongs, SEJUNation, Salsice, Echoes and all houses made for Pinuno himself.) Keep on loving and doing what you do best, cosmos.