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Let’s gather here and laugh for a bit🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The cult are not having a good time!

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And a big shoutout to whoever runs the iheartradio account! They don’t give a singular fvck about that trashcult!

Please keep voting for AYS if you can😇😇😇😇

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What a great day! We get to see our sunshine on Live and Jikook shows up to wish their Hobi a Happy Birthday. And also, they demonstrate, once again, that they are together. Constantly. Doing lots of things that they can’t share (!?). I’m seriously on the edge of my seat Jikoook!!! Love them. Miss them like crazy!

My babies wishing Hobi a happy Bday

🐥: There is so much i want to share

🐥: There is so much we did together

🦫: I listened and it's so hilarious

🐥: I dont know how much to share

🐰: We cant share to much

🐰: You may run away

🐥:I dont know if we can share this much

Honestly, I am scared!!

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I’ve never seen this angle either!!! Wow!!

I think this is the first time I’ve seen this moment from this angle, and it’s so obvious now—Jungkook was blowing kisses to Jimin, not the screen, the audience, or into the air.

To be honest, I was never completely sure before—angles can be tricky—but this clip leaves no doubt😅.

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This 👆. All of this. I zeroed in on the “and what kind of lives we will live from now on…” comment as well. That’s not about performing, that’s about their day to day lives together once they are finished with the military. Couple that with Namjoon’s comments today about things he wants to share with us when he is a civilian again… and I’m just on the edge of my seat!

Is this JM I see on Weverse or is it a mirage?

Well well well, not a mirage. Indeed JM has given us a sign of life.

And quite a sign of life it was.

Before I share some of my thoughts on this, let's look at the numbers for a sec.

JM posted 29.1.2025 at 20:30 or 8:30 pm KST.

On Weverse it shows up as 29 Jan 20:30.

2+9=11

1+2+3=6

We get:

11/6

Which happens to be the day they are discharged from the military.

Coincidence?

I think not. Not when it's JM posting. Not when he's talking to us about the "what comes next after military"...

But there is more...

If we take the date: 29.1.25

2+9+2=13

1+5=6

13/6

Same date 29.1.25 and we can play around with the numbers some more:

2+9=11

1+2+5=8

8/11

One more of those times where JM's choice of date and time leave you wondering...

Yes, this was JM sending us a Happy New Year (Seollal) message. And Seollal was on 29 January this year. But it was celebrated between the 28 Jan and 30 Jan, so he could have sent the message either on the 28th (that's also when we got the message from Jin and Hobi) or the 30th. He chose to post on the 29th. At the time he did. And he also decided to let us in a little, more than just a cute HNY greeting.

Now that I got that out of the way, let's talk about what JM actually had to tell us.

Translation by @btsinthemoment

Obviously I want to talk a little about what JM had to tell us about JK and himself.

I thought of sharing a few translations here. They differ a little one from the other, but the gist of it is the same.

This one is from @btsinthemoment

and a couple more from AI online translators:

and this one:

Before I get to what JM says here, I do feel the need to remind everyone of just how intelligent JM is, how thought out and well spoken.

This post came to mind:

Don't listen to me, listen to JK.

JM is super articulate and ever so careful when he words his messages. They ever so often are layered and nuanced (just like his songs).

And this message from him is no different.

The structure of the message. I - WE - I. Talking about himself - sneaking in the talk about JK and himself (WE) and finishing up with going back to talking about himself (ending it with his love for us). You might even look at it like a prologue - story - epilogue... framing the "WE"...

As part of the "prologue" JM talks about his daily routine in the military.

He really doesn't need to mention JK at this point, tell us they spend their spare time together, because JK already did.

So, JM just mentions the daily routine, tells us how his days are more or less the same since he's enlisted, but that there has been a change since the start of the year. And this change is in the content of the conversations he and JK have before sleeping (and I do think he's talking about 1 Jan 2025, not Seollal, since he's talking about conversations that the two are already having).

Listen to what he's saying.

The content of the conversation has changed since the start of the year, but them having these conversations, that is very much part of his daily routine.

He is saying it loud and clear:

"Prologue":

"The actual story":

And just like JK "happened" to mention JM in his live (no "happened" what so ever, it was fully intentional, including the whole "when we shower together" comment), JM "happens" (nope...) to mention JK.

This is intentional.

They are telling us something.

They are intertwining their messages.

A message from JK is still a message from him, but he is telling us how JM is part of his life, his day to day life, including the miniscule things like exercising and washing up.

A message from JM is still a message from him, but he is telling us how JK is part of his life, his day to day life, including the ordinary things like having those conversation just before sleeping.

They want us to know (not only speculate or guess either way) that their daily routines are intertwined with each other. Not out of necessity (to those that claim they didn't choose to enlist together or that enlisting together didn't mean spending free time together), but out of choice (spending free time together away from the others, showering daily together, having heart to heart talks before going to sleep).

Let's talk about JM's use of "we" shall we?

Again, this is JM presenting himself and JK to us as a unit.

He is telling us that he and JK have these meaningful heart to heart conversations just before going to sleep.

This is said obviously, clearly. But it's, once again, layered.

JM's words can be seen as talking, planning their professional lives moving forward.

JM's words can also be more.

And make no mistake. JM is in touch with the other members. Members he is super close to and with whom he has conversations about the what and how of after military service. And yet, the ones he is having with JK are the ones he is mentioning. These are not only about the what and how. These are about MORE. And here is where the layering and nuancing comes into place again, JM being JM.

The way he just adds it in: "and what kind of lives we will lead from now on..."

The translations are a little different in their wording, one talking about what kind of life they will lead moving forward or what kind of life they will lead in the future. But to me the message is one and the same.

The two thinking, contemplating, discussing how their lives will look like moving forward together. The two of them.

They are having conversations about how their future will be. And this is once again JM showing us how important they are to one another. What they are to each other.

Someone they plan their future together with.

And I can't help but wonder if this message is one more of little (or not so little) hints and crumbs we've been getting from them since their joint enlistment that something is going to change once they get out. Not with them. They have always have been good and will be good. But about how they will be presenting themselves to us. Not just as individuals (that too), but as the two of them together.

A couple perhaps...

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This is actually crazy! All of these amazing accomplishments in such a short time. Our Jimin is just pure magic!✨

Jimin’s impact is undeniable

Credit - Jimin Global

We are incredibly proud of Jimin, and we will always be loud about his historic achievements.

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I’m so looking forward to hearing all about the things he wants to tell us. I’ve felt like he’s been burdened by something for a while, so hopefully the freedom to share will help him. Love our Namjoonie!

"Still, I'm really happy that my next promotion will be to 'civilian'."

250201 Weverse Translations Thread

Hello to all of you, who I love so dearly. Have you had a good Seollal? Did you eat some tteokguk*? I don't know how I got here but I'm already 32 years old in Korean age. I see myself desperately insisting that I'm 30 according to international age, and it hits me that I've really become an old uncle now. (To make matters worse, like a real loser of a man, I add on that actually, being 30 today is the equivalent of being 4 or 5 years younger back in the day..)

Have a happy new year. Since I forgot to wish you at the beginning of the year. Ah also, I, Kim Namjoon, am now finally a sergeant(...) Sergeant Kim !! Everyone's been getting early promotions so I think all 4 of us are probably now sergeants I am proud but..apparently they say this is where military life actually starts hehe; Still, I'm really happy that my next promotion will be to 'civilian'. I'm happy because I'm a sergeant..

I remember when I first enlisted, all my instructors at the training camp and seniors at the base camp wished me a happy new year by saying things like "You really think 2025's coming?", "2025's not coming anytime soon, not even in your dreams". And yet, it's surprising but, time does indeed pass. Thought it does feel like it's been more than two years.. And so of course, I'm also doing the same thing for my juniors. 'My friend - 2026? Do you really...' Yeah. It's childish. I'm aware. Act my age? I don't wanna.

2024 was an extraordinary year in many ways. Good or bad, I think it's definitely one that I'm going to remember for a long time. How was it for you? For me, I think seeing two members get out and give a lot of support made me feel jealous and relieved. Being a civilian is the best.

When I return as civilian Kim Namjoon, I have so many things that I want to to tell you. Including things that are difficult to talk about right now..I think I should be able to talk about them in my own way at some point. Whenever I can't sleep and am wandering in the night, it's always something I think about. It'll pass, surely.. June 10 is coming. I will definitely be laughing then. Just gotta laugh like hohahhohoho! It's already February. About 4 months left now. And when March comes, I'll be at the 100 day point.. As always, I will be here, working out, playing in the band, listening to music and watching movies and learning on the weekends, preparing to go back. I hope you all stay well and healthy. I shaved my head, on the occasion of my promotion to sergeant. I'm attaching a picture. Ah, the picture is from before I shaved my head though. Anyway! I'm getting by, however I can, so don't worry too much.

I love you 🥰

T/N: *Rice cake soup eaten during Seolla

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The King of South Korea 👑

Spotify South Korea celebrated Jimin’s triple crown!

Jimin was the number one artist with the number one streamed song and the number one streamed album in South Korea in 2024.

We love to see Jimin celebrated!

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Wowza! All this while he just minds his own business, serving in the military! Powerful!

All of this happened in the last 12 hours 😅

1. Jimin was named the Best K-Pop Center in 2024!

2. Who topped the TV TNT Top 50 Songs of 2024 list!

3. Jimin won the iKPOP Artist of the Year award!

4. Jimin was named the Most Beautiful/Handsome Face of 2024!

5. Who was announced as the most requested song in 2024 on Most Requested Live!

6. Jimin and Taylor Swift were named as the top artists of 2024 by Chart Data readers!

When we say Jimin is the It Boy, we mean it!

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Imagine that. Jikook together, even on leave!

Jikook at a restaurant today?

It's a Christmas miracle.

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Hiii. How are you? 🤎

Did Jungkook say he sang in the shower with Jimin in the present or the past?

Hi! His sentence was kind of left unfinished but judging by context and his use of "every day" (맨날) I'm assuming it's at least recent, in the military showers! :)

Full sentence: 이거 지미니 형이랑 둘이서 막 엄청 부르고 막- 같이 샤워하면서도 막 맨날 부르고 - Jiminie hyung and I sing this one so much, even when showering together we'd sing it every day

Hope this helps!

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To those who are willing to ACCURATELY translate and interpret what Jungkook says in his lives… I say THANK YOU!

Jungkook telling it like it is...

He did tell Spotify that he'd use the blanket they gave him. Just not the way they probably thought he would: Jungkook's glossy black marble floor shows his bare feet prints on it and he used his Spotify blanket to clean the floor. He says he'll have to always wear socks or slippers. I can see him leaving a pile of toe socks at the door just for him to put on when he's in that room...

He says he briefly and unseriously considered quitting the business to be a full time cook. (JK, you can't do that, you have to make enough money to pay for the utilities and property taxes on your new fortress...) But that's his introvert kicking in, the routine, the comfort zone, the way his job holds his interest enough to make him want to keep doing it. But he is aware and he knows this about himself and knows he has to return to his "spot" as he called it.

He seems to accept the fact his place of residence is going to be known by the fans just like many other aspects of his life such as details of his military service. He seems to take it in stride but he also sets boundaries by asking fans to not come to his house and do not send packages, not only to his house but to his army base. He explains why, that he cannot accept them and that packages containing food are restricted. He clearly instructs to send letters to the company.

How do people know where he lives? Here's the answer, or at least part of it:

We all know if you spend time on Youtube the algorithm will feed you videos and channels similar to what you've watched. If you are restrained enough to limit your viewing to only BangtanTV I applaud you. But if you watch anything else, youtube will serve you similar. We all know that through the anecdotes of Armys talking about being flooded with edited, slo-mo shipping videos.

Personally, I like watching youtube channels that show walking tours of Seoul. The city captured my attention and I've learned so much about it. But because of this interest I have in Seoul and Korea, more "walking tour" and Korean travel type channels are suggested to me. Some are better than others. Some are actually run by K-Army. I am very interested in K-Armys' perspective about life in Seoul so I watch. We get to see the birthday cafe events and such that I'm probably never going to experience.

Inevitably one of these channels is going to walk by the members' homes... because they are Army and can. Streets are public. And this is how other people find out where the members live. The videos show that none of the homes are accessible. They are all behind walls and gates. None of the videos show hoards of fans congregated in front of the homes. The only place you ever see that is in front of the Hybe building.

Yes, it is controversial knowing these things but it is also one of those things that is almost unavoidable. What do I do with the information I gain by watching? Nothing. I satisfy my curiosity and move on.

Jungkook knows we are curious. He knows with his position in life there are things he cannot control and he's aware of it. It's pointless for him to pretend he isn't aware of this. That's why he sets boundaries. And he's very kind about it when he does set boundaries.

Are there bad actors out there who will take advantage of the knowledge? Of course. But that's on them. Are there people who will post every detail they learn? Of course. That's how the information spreads to other social media platforms.

Anyway... the Weverse translations are sort of skimming over what he says. There's a little bit of nuance being left out sometimes.

The Weverse English subs say "We'd sing it every day while taking showers." But Jungkook more accurately said: "We always sing together while taking a shower." (begins at 1:00:00)

The Weverse English subs say "Recently, with Jimin, now during our clean up time I finished up in the kitchen and came back up we talked a lot about music and we'd always be humming (he hums) and I'd go far away and sing songs (he gestures away from him). I'll try to practice more when I have time." But more accurately he said: "So these days I'm with Jimin and now when its personal maintenance time I go upstairs after finishing kitchen work. We talk a lot about singing and we're humming along to each other all the time (he hums) like that and we go far away and sing and stuff (he gestures away from him). I'll practice more in my spare time." (begins at 36:48)

The Weverse English subs say "I've been doing well with Jimin in my military life. I've been well." More accurately he said: "I'm/we are working hard and doing well in military life together with Jiminie-hyung. I'm doing well." (at 8:18)

He showed us his entertainment room, he clearly states he can't show us the upstairs but he does not give a reason why but as he talks he explains he has not "organized" his house. Maybe he won't show it because he doesn't want to or maybe he won't show it because in his opinion, its a mess right now. Regardless, its his choice what he wants to show us and we are privileged when he does so. I'd bet that at some point, we'll see his kitchen because he's Jungkook.

He talked about his job as a cook in the Army. He said he prepares many Korean dishes and they are either boiled or braised. He mentions that they cannot grill food. He says its not easy making large amounts of food. He says he does his best to make them tasty. I've noticed on the timeline the accounts that post military menus that on most days, meals include stews and soups so he is definitely learning how to cook a wide variety of dishes.

He sang about 30 songs including several off Golden. He sounded really good singing Standing Next to You, in fact, his off the cuff live singing of all the songs from his album was pretty exquisite even if he didn't sing most of the songs to the end.

He spoke with a slight reverence regarding only singing BTS songs with the rest of the members. It gave me the impression he knows it will be a special moment for them as well as us.

He picked at his lip, bit his cuticles, touched his lips, scratched his head under his beanie and yawned many times before finally telling us good night. Until we see you again soon, Kookie! Be safe and keep practicing with Jimin!

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NOOOOOO.....

Well yesssss.

But NOOOOOO. Not again.

Are we back to me waking up to missing JK's lives?????

Oh my friggin god.

And what a live it seems to have been.

I'm off for a couple of weeks vacay for Christmas and New years, so I guess I won't be able to watch the translated live for a bit now, not to mention to write about it. Seriously JK, I need to have a word with you about your timetable... Well, with your superiors too, given they gave you the leave and permission to do this live...

I do want to remind you that neither Jin nor Hobi came live during their time off when in service. They posted on IG at times, but never came live. Just thought it needed to be mentioned. JK could have posted on Weverse. He actually did that too. He could have taken a photo and posted. He could have recorded a short message and posted. He didn't. He chose to come live because he had something to say. In that all so very special JK way. Matter of factly during his live.

Oh, and if we are on that one, do I mention karma is a bitch? Or more so, JK is one. Cause if anyone thinks for one second that the timing of this live was a coincidence, they have another thing coming. Just like every single live we had back in 2023 that followed up a shit show (Tae lives created or fan created - "I don't have a girlfriend").

This hate wave I mentioned in my post yesterday was beyond others I've seen. Disgusting hits made at JM's dad and family forcing him to shut down the comments on the IG account. Hits made at Bam. All beyond the vile hate towards JK and JM as well. And not only on X, but also on JM's dad's cafe IG account and Bam's IG account. So yeah, JK does things for a reason.

And just for the vile haters, JK made sure to mention JM multiple times.

INCLUDING MENTIONING THEIR SHOWERS TOGETHER.

And if anyone wants to go down the path of "they have communal showers" road, I say stop!! No!! They do not shower with other soldiers. Not with JM's body image issues. Not with previous idols being photographed in the shower. This is a HUGE issue that idols have had in the past and were granted private shower times due to. They just don't shower with others.

But they do shower together.

So I guess deal with that one haters!!!!

And OMG, he sang Die with a smile.

Man sang Die with a smile.

And people!!!

He knows the lyrics off by heart!!!!!!!

Now hold on for one second.

They sing in the shower together.

Just take that one in, and add Die with a smile...

And there we have our dream come true. Jikook singing this song together.

Meant to be!!!!

Oh, this too:

They go a little away from others and sing loudly....

Ok then.

We call it signing nowdays.

That's what they tell the others I guess.

Oh, there is so much I could add in this matter...

But I'm very demure, so I will refrain from going down that road.

All I'll say (and leave the singing to them) is....

I will emphasize this one last time before I say my goodbyes.

JK KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING.

He knew what he was doing when he came live after Tae's lives and debunked stupid conclusions fans (the cult) made.

He knew what he was doing when he told us things he wanted us to know and understand about him in his 2023 lives.

He knew what he was doing when he did his "I go the other way" TikTok.

He knew what he was doing when he told us he doesn't have a girlfriend.

He knew what he was doing when he mentioned JM in this live.

And he very well knew what he was doing when he told us about their singing in the shower together.

He didn't have to mention the shower.

He really didn't.

He wanted to.

And you can see it written all over his face. You could hear it in his voice.

Eat on that cheeky grin haters!!!

Haters will hate and Jikook will keep having showers together.

T'is what t'is.

JK came home (literally) to give us his holidays gift.

Merry Christmas and Hanukah to y'all and Happy New Year!!!

From myself, Jikook and JM's chestie besties...

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Wow, color me shocked to see Jungkook on live the other day! Somehow, I just didn’t expect that, but it was nice to see his face. His new house seems so ���him”. I mean, only Jungkook would build his own party room in the basement, lol!

Of course, me being…well, me… I started pondering. I’ll address one of my “ponders” here.

WARNING. OPINIONS or WILD GUESSES AHEAD!

Jungkook stayed true to form, mentioning Jimin (multiple times) and their time together in the military. I grinned ear to ear, I tell you! Of course, not everyone found it as endearing. TKKrs are currently screaming about how showering in the military is “communal, so stop making it something it isn’t!” It’s interesting to me that people (tkkrs) who clearly don’t know anything about the military, feel qualified to make bold statements about how things are. Like, they seem to think that Jikook’s experience is like they’ve seen in movies.

🎥 Scene: A bunch of sweaty soldiers, packed in like sardines in a bunk room. Just when the soldiers are getting comfortable, some super mean, screaming sergeant comes in with a bullhorn and yells for everyone to get into the shower together with two minutes to scrub down. Afterwards, JK scurries to the kitchen to peel a 5 foot high pile of potatoes while Jimin marches off to ride around in his tank, head poking out of the top. End scene 🎬

Sheesh. What they don’t seem to understand is that the military is very hierarchal. In the beginning, they enter a boot camp. Everyone is on the same level. They are stuffed together in a bunk room, they have communal showers, and I bet they even have screaming sergeants! But once that’s over, they move on to their assigned base and job. They are still the lowest rank, so they continue to live in a bunk room, most likely. It’s probably smaller, less crowded, less smelly, but still a bunk room. BUT. There is a saying….Rank has its privileges. Once they start ranking up, things change a bit. They get better living situations, potentially more privileges. The might move out of the bunk room and into a dorm situation like you see in college, with a small group living in a space with a communal living room and bathroom. Or they may move into smaller rooms with a roommate, sharing a bathroom. It just depends on the set up available. Once they reach corporal, things look up considerably.

So, based on the hierarchical nature of their situation (higher rank at the least), my bet is that they now have a more private living situation. I’m not saying there aren’t communal showers, because of course there are. But, if showering with the masses is avoidable, then they avoid it, trust me. I mean, as an Idol, I can’t imagine this would be much fun… 👇

Listen, I’m just enjoying picturing Jikook singing together at the top of their lungs in the shower. I bet the acoustics are great 😉

Anyway! Just my ramblings about the silliness de jour regarding Jimin and Jungkook.

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Well, it’s nice to see that some things haven’t changed!

WE ARE SO BACK!

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I know it’s gonna hurt..:: but in every episode of Jungkook’s documentary, just like in his life, there is Jimin 🥰

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

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Jimin won the Daesang!!!

Everyone worked so hard to get him this award 😭🥳😭😭🥳😭🥳

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Great observation! I often wonder if these types of things are by design, but in the end, I just think the universe moves for Jikook 😍

3 songs for 3 trips

Jungkook’s three main songs all share a similar storyline: the need to be close to the loved one 🥰

Coincidentally (or maybe not), each song was released during an AYS trip, perfectly fitting the mood between Jimin and Jungkook each time and becoming their unofficial soundtrack, especially Jimin's 🤭.

This full video is my tribute to the songs & the 3 trips, and all the ways they overlap ☺️

SEVEN

“Seven” was the USA trip’s anthem. It was released the same day they started their journey, and Jimin and Jungkook kept singing it together throughout the whole 3 days. JK even playfully asked Jimin to do a cover of it ☺️

Seven is the ‘serenade’ of a lover who wants to be with their beloved every day, loving them, easing their mind or spending quality time (FINALLY!!! as JK said).

Originally, AYS was only supposed to be a one-season show, but they extended it, which totally captures the spirit of "Seven"

3D

Then there's "3D", which also talks about wanting to be with someone but in a more physical way. The song’s definitely more cheeky, like how Jimin and Jungkook were with each other in Jeju. They had this lighthearted, playful energy—especially in those moments when it was just them 😌.

Their little “ppeuriri” joke—after coming out of the pool and chatting about RAMEN— didn’t feel random LOL

SNTY

Finally, "Standing Next to You" is all about commitment and standing by each other: “I’m here with you, no matter what life throws at us.” And this is the song and mood of Sapporo and the end of that year:

"Let's create memories together"

"We had to go back to Japan together (because it's our place)"

"These are the best trips of our life"

"We will enlist TOGETHER".