Some treasures don’t glitter, but they shine forever.
On this Timeless Treasures Tuesday, I want to talk about a treasure more powerful than any vintage find or crystal in my shop: kindness, honesty, and compassion.
The world is aching for these values right now. In so much of Western entertainment, arrogance and selfishness are glamorized. Hollywood often sells the “bad boy” image as if cruelty is somehow attractive. But deep down, I believe we’re all growing weary of it. What we long for, what feels like treasure, is genuine honesty.
That’s part of why I believe the South Korean group Stray Kids has become such a global force. Their music is brilliant, but their hearts are what truly connect them to millions across the world. They are living proof that compassion crosses language, culture, and even generations.
Now, I may not be the “typical” fan people imagine when they think of a Stay. I’m not a teenager with posters on my wall. Truth be told, I’m old enough to be their parent. But you know what? That doesn’t matter. Because when I see genuine kindness, respect, and honesty — it resonates with me as much as it does with the youngest Stay.
✨ Bang Chan — not just a leader, but a gentle, fatherly soul who makes sure his members and his fans are cared for.
✨ Lee Know (Minho) — witty and sharp on the outside, but with a tender core that shines through in his love for animals.
✨ Changbin — strong and powerful in appearance, yet endlessly gentle and protective in spirit.
✨ Hyunjin — art flows through him, but so does deep respect — seen even in the smallest gestures.
✨ Han (Jisung) — goofy, playful, and disarmingly real; the one who reminds us to laugh.
✨ Felix — pure magic, a heart so kind it feels otherworldly. His voice says thunder, but his presence whispers “You are enough.”
✨ Seungmin — playful in his teasing, but always bringing balance, warmth, and light to the group.
✨ I.N (Jeongin) — the youngest, but with eyes that radiate sincerity and kindness you can’t fake.
I respect them not only for who they are as individuals, but also for what they represent: a culture that values teaching children respect instead of selfishness, humility instead of arrogance, and care for others instead of greed.
That, to me, is the real timeless treasure.
And maybe that’s why Stray Kids aren’t just for one demographic or generation, they’re for everyone who craves honesty, compassion, and love in a world that sometimes feels starved of it.
So yes, I am 100% Stay. Because treasures like that? They never go out of style. 🌟
