Friends in Bangtan...
Well, we've made it. Half the world is already in 2026, and your hosts today (Lia and Megan) are almost there. 2026 = BTS Year. For many ARMY, it will be our first big OT7 comeback. It's time to start adjusting eyes and blinking around at this new purple-hued world. Join us for a quick recap on the most famous cat reveal in history (3 cats hard launched this month), and a round up on member news. Also, it's been noted Namjoon can't stop/won't stop referencing Ddaeng. Is our spoiler king coming through with a new year treat? Get in the clown car, baby. Time to ride.
Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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THE Kim Seokjin held Run Jin encore performances at Incheon Munhak Main Stadium on October 31 and November 2nd. Join Lia, Megan and new addition to the team Becky as we dive into the unique blend of heart and humor that only Jin can deliver. Shout out to the special guest performances from J-Hope, Jungkook, Jimin and V (who even held it down wearing a backpack).
Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for more takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.
Join Lia and Megan as we do 5 minutes (yep, we brought out the timers—Not Today, procrastination!) of hot takes on each member. What have they been up to? What might be Yet to Come? From Dior to medical centers, from CK to Celine...and of course comeback. This episode is pure Dynamite, so get ready to Run with us.
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for more takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.
In this episode, we discuss some challenges ARMY faces: How do we verify information before sharing? What are our responsibilities when it comes to rumors and mistranslations? We explore the balance between fan enthusiasm and respecting artist boundaries, and tackle uncomfortable questions about shipping and solo stanning.
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.
BTS is BACK. Join the Afternoona Army as we dive into the whirlwind that was June—from the emotional highs of Festa and military releases to the Hope on the Stage Encore "Hipples" and the pure joy of Run Jin. Some of your hosts were actually in Korea during all the chaos, so get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, real-time reactions, and all the feelings that came with witnessing this incredible month unfold. Whether you were following along from afar or living it up in Seoul, we're breaking down every moment that reminded us why we fell in love with these seven members in the first place.
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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BTS is back! And with that comes a little refresher on fan etiquette for all future events. Let's behave as the kind of ARMY that are never going to warrant a disappointed look from Park Jimin--m'kay?
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.
Join Lia, Megan, Alison, and Tonya (patching in from Osaka) as we discuss our time in the "way back machine" rewatching BTS enter Chapter Two in June 2022. Yep, that's right. We watched the Festa 2022 dinner to examine all the Easter Eggs and Hot Takes from the day and see how it lands at the threshold to June 2025. Our main takeaway: Promises made, promises kept. Apobango.
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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Join Megan, Tonya, and Alison for a Deep Dive on HOPE ON THE STAGE Chicago and Oakland. Thoughts on the red leather, the flirtations, the dancing and of course being in the front row of the Baepsae Zone.
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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Our February episode is coming out, uh, nearly in mid-March. I can't say the dog ate my homework but Jung Hoseok did eat it on Hope on The Stage: Seoul and has taken all our sanity the last two weeks. Join us as we prepare for a Hope-filled Spring.
Join Megan and Tonya for grills, galas, and ginormous croissants -- in other words, all things Hoseoqué in Paris!
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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A look at the "making of" documentary of one of the most acclaimed albums of 2024... Kim Namjoon's album: Right Person, Wrong Place. Stick around for a BTS game...who would you nominate to sing another member's solo song?
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Kim Seokjin...the oldest BTS member, the first to go into the military, and the last to release a solo album. Happy is here and join Alison, Tonya, Lia and Megan as we vibe on the songs, revel in the uptick in lives, and discuss how BTS content helps counterweight the horrors.
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Hobi is Home! J-Hope finished is military service and Tonya, Alison, Megan, and Lia are ready to celebrate. And if having Hoba back isn't blessings enough--Jin is releasing his first album "Happy." The wait has been long (none of the members' enlistments are flying by) but our patience is is paying off.
Show note:
J-Hope Military Discharge
https://youtu.be/Gf0bEYEt2NU?si=j0_LHUiYc8ayD39MJ-Hope’s 1st Live post military
https://youtu.be/WcKjYZJ2rtA?si=rEfRJeHnWDJykMDUJ-Hope Streamhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Dy767faRouF2zsPwWFntD?si=Urt_rDXuQmeoWhODBhMJjA&pi=u-btfvDdvFQzekKSJ 1 - HAPPYTeaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfiPnw4UVcsTrack List
https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bts-jin-track-list-debut-solo-album-happy-1235802582/Purchase from US Retailer
https://www.target.com/p/jin-bts-happy-target-exclusive-cd/-/A-93709409Purchase from Weverse
https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/GL_USD/artists/2/sales/30876Shnoon on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFXfyAcu/
In this episode, we unpack our reactions to the evolving story about Suga's scooter incident as it stood on the day of recording, August 13, 2024. We discuss the media frenzy we see online versus the relatively bland media response in the mainstream U.S. press. We also share the emotions we are experiencing as devoted fans and try to offer some comfort to our fellow ARMYs. The episode ends on a lighter note as we just begin to touch upon the joy that is Jimin and Junkook's delightful new travel show, Are You Sure?
Show note: YouTube clip of Jimin breaking the chopsticks with his posterior https://youtu.be/oS3NwQ_G0qM?si=ggr2LCNPdVSM7aJ2
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July really feels like it's for the J's: Jimin, Jin and Joy. Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we dive into what's been going on in Bangtan from the release of MUSE to the upcoming "Are You Sure" to Jin's trip to Paris. And we ask the question...what's been bringing you joy in the fandom?
Show notes:
Muse:
Smeraldo Garden Marching Band:
https://youtu.be/LIER2z3DBe8?si=7kOc06otFQsIIrQq
MiniMoni Muse:
https://youtu.be/EWwP3wKOVd4?si=5GnIrg3iuOT6U4OK
Who Bangtan Bomb:
https://youtu.be/rnoWjTOQ1uI?si=RN8XYBtYzlXYgBwm
Who Jimmy Fallon:
https://youtu.be/sidIL8V83Cc?si=3xoZ9V9YlNRNIdHK
Shadow Mingyu:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9xpNq0yK_e/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Ateez:
Coachella:
https://youtu.be/_SJn072gHHE?si=nWTQ4uAWcbL5SxVX
Ateez Lore:
https://youtu.be/N4yfQ0Jcia4?si=ppgdGme9k-6dxzOB
Afternoona Delight Ep: Ateez
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2024 Festa -- not sure what ya'll had on your bingo card but we did not have Kim Seokjin doling out free hugs to 1,000 fans. From mukbang to Super Tuna, group photos (with Yunki) and bedazzled jorts and saxophones--your Afternoona Army friends have you covered (as broad as V's shoulders).
Show Notes:
Article from The Guardian:
Bangtan Bomb Of Super Tuna:
https://youtu.be/xMBEE8LttIU?si=SNsQ8qoZK8OcbiRP
Festa 2024 Sketch:
https://youtu.be/g1ABy41Pjuc?si=msJH-xRNJhv8Ej4_
DDAY Final Concert Prep:
https://youtu.be/VPRLfV57hZQ?si=CnokLBfN_Jp-y9RN
Purchase Muse:
Target:
https://www.target.com/p//-/A-92234698
Weverse:
https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/US_USD/artists/2
Shnoon on TikTok:
Smeraldo flower pt 1
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNNfvYMm/
Smeraldo Flower Pt 2
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNNP6rr4/
Smeraldo Lore:
Legend of the smeraldo flower. Smeraldo stands for ‘emerald’ in… | by komorebi | Medium
BTS X Minions Collab:
https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/US_USD/artists/2/notices/6082
Scoups and Mingyu X The Rain Collab:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8aJ0xiypZH/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Ateez song of the Summer:
https://youtu.be/VGnOpZhsPk4?si=1mlDdJkMjoFz86DM
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RM of BTS just released his jaw-dropping, experimental alternative album, Right Place, Wrong Person. Join us as we begin to unpack our early impressions of this new musical direction, our favorite tracks, the symbolism and music videos, the storytelling and catharsis, and what this means for the future of BTS and K-Pop.
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Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we unburden ourselves on everything from RM's comeback to Jin's return (NEXT MONTH, THAT'S RIGHT NEXXXXXT MONTH). And even throw in some this or that's for extra fan girl fun.
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We could talk about other things besides the release of J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STREET album and documentary...but why would you want us to do that? Join Tonya, Megan, Alison, and Lia as we react to and analyze this groundbreaking solo release--and try (and probably fail)--to predict Hobi's next moves.
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J-Hopes six-part docuseries, 'Hope on the Street', premiered on Wednesday (March 27) on Amazon Prime. Saddle up with Afternoona Army to ride through what we can expect in this deep dive as well as hopes and dreams for the direction of the series. Whatever J-Hope has in store will be well-planned and amazingly executed...like everything he does. No we aren't biased ;)
Show notes:
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Fri(end)s by V MV
https://youtu.be/62peQdQv4uo?si=_Gw-8kAfHXzU-LZD
Streaming Info
https://www.usbtsarmy.com/music-guides/streaming
W Korea V
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUFuh4glr8I
HOTS - Hope on the Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo8RZibm4F0&pp=ygUaaG9wZSBvbiB0aGUgc3RyZWV0IHRyYWlsZXI%3D
J-Hope Blogs (early days)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycPXPxr5L4&pp=ygURamhvcGUgdmxvZ3MgZGVidXQ%3D
V-Live J-hope dancing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q88NmtpyL1E&pp=ygUZamhvcGUgdmxvZ3MgZGFuY2luZyB0dXBhYw%3D%3D
BTS Curious Playlist on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0u8kplOfuFJ0U09F8HH2mP?si=HdF_84C8RV2CVP2Rm9R9HQ&pi=u-31OHa1ZXS_WY
Wings Live Wembly
https://youtu.be/BaQXgXxTw18?si=mBntMMZ6V9Hn47nt
J-Hope Cherry Blossom Karaoke
https://youtu.be/R9jzDtX0XDY?si=R-vYwtxeiIxjsQe6
Co-host Tonya’s newest endeavor:
Bangtan Temple on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bangtantemple/