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What is your age? 25.

What is your gender? Female.

What country are you from? The Philippines.

How long have you been a fan of BTS? 2 years which have flown by like a blur.

How did you discover BTS? It was through Angela, who became a fan a little earlier than I did – around the time of BE if I remember correctly. She was fully invested by like early 2021 when she'd vent to me about how they'd be unfairly treated at stuff like the Grammys and such.

Have you ever attended a BTS concert? Not all 7, but I've seen a solo member in concert – that'd be Yoongi during his last tour. He didn't have a show in Manila, but he had one in Bangkok and my best friends and I flew in to see him. It was awesome. Our flights to and from Thailand had been full of fans.

Which BTS member is your bias (favorite)? Namjoon. My first was Jin, then Taehyung, then Namjoon.

What is your favorite BTS album? Map of the Soul: 7 is my ultimate favorite, then Wings is an extremely close second. I love love love how the tracklists flow in both.

Name your top three favorite BTS songs. Well, those two ^ then I'll add Love Yourself: Tear in the mix. I have nothing more to say about the album that churned out Outro: Tear.

Do you own physical copies of BTS albums? I do – up until You Never Walk Alone, then it kind of gets staggered from there. I only have three versions of the Love Yourself series, one version of MOTS: 7, one version of BE, both versions of Butter, and both versions of Proof.

I once committed to collecting all versions of all albums, but any fan can probably deduce why I stopped at the LY era – 12 versions is just too much of a financial commitment (I know my limits too! Hahaha). So I'm on an indefinite hiatus with album collecting for now, but the goal is definitely not dead. It's just not my current priority.

Which BTS music video is your favorite? I've always held I Need U on such a high pedestal the moment I saw it and I don't think that will ever change.

Have you ever covered a BTS song or dance? No, I neither sing nor dance.

Do you prefer BTS's older or newer music? I like the stuff they put out in 2016-2018 the most. The older hip-hop stuff are nice but they're a tad angsty for me to call them my favorite. I have nothing bad to say about the newer sounds, so it really all just boils down to a matter of preference.

Have you streamed a BTS song on a music platform in the past week? Yeah I was literally listening to Magic Shop right before taking this.

How many BTS songs can you sing along to? I mean I can sing along to most (if not all, tbh?) their choruses...but I'm generally better at memorizing their ballads cos obviously they're slower, making it easier to catch up with the Korean. I also memorize a handful of their Japanese songs – in general, picking up Japanese is way easier for me than Korean.

In any case, I can definitely make it through a concert confidently singing along to most of the lines haha.

Who is your BTS bias wrecker (second favorite)? It's been Yoongi and Jimin over the last few months.

Which BTS member do you relate to the most? As far as interests and outlook in life, definitely Namjoon. Behavior-wise I see so much of Hobi in me. It'd kill him to not go through life the textbook and methodical way, and I'm honestly the same. I need order, systems, spreadsheets, lists...lol. We'd either get along really well or be at each other's throats 24/7.

Which BTS member's style do you admire the most? Probably Namjoon's. He didn't exactly have a signature style in earlier years and was kind of just wearing whatever, then he must have figured it out at some point because all of his outfits have just been super neat-looking and coordinated.

If you could meet one BTS member, who would it be? I would not want to meet any of them and tbh would run for my life if I ever spotted them in a non-concert setting LOL.

Do you follow BTS members' individual activities and solo music? Of course. My love for them transcends chapters and I love them as solo artists just as much as I love them as a group. I've followed all comebacks and have every album of theirs starting from Jack in the Box.

Which BTS member do you think has the best stage presence? All of them have their own charms and the thing about them is that they mesh well enough on stage for them to never be overpowering one another.

Have you ever joined a BTS fan club? I mean, being part of ARMY is enough. I am a member of a couple of local fan communities though – I even flew with a bunch of them to Thailand.

Do you participate in BTS fan art or fan fiction? I participate merely in that I consume fanfics every now and then. I don't write and don't think I ever will.

Have you ever attended a BTS fan gathering or fan convention? I haven't, actually. My schedule never aligns with whatever's happening nearby, and there's usually a lot.

How often do you engage with BTS content on social media? Everyday. My Twitter is essentially my main channel for keeping up with current news, so I'm never too far away from updates.

Have you ever won a BTS-related contest or giveaway? No, also because I've never really joined any.

Do you collect BTS merchandise? Yes. These days I'm prioritizing Chapter 2 releases, so I'm just waiting for Jungkook's album to come out; after that I might take a break from collecting. It's not like a lot will be released til 2025 anyway, but I also don't feel like resuming my album collection just yet.

Have you ever traveled to South Korea to visit BTS-related places? I've been to South Korea, but not for BTS. That's the plan for the next time I visit though.

How has BTS positively influenced your life? They reintroduced hope to me and they've also led me to a lot of great people who've ended up as my close friends. I also want to keep doing well in life because of them – like days can get awful, but I've been a lot better with keeping an "it'll pass," or "just start over tomorrow" mindset thanks to them.

The journey is more than just being a fan. I actually want to be better and healthier for myself because of them.

Have you engaged in BTS-related charity work or donation campaigns? Yes, I've donated to a lot of local fundraisers done in the name of ARMY. Currently there's a Match A Billion initiative that I'm planning to partake in as well.

Have you ever used BTS lyrics as inspiration for your life? Oh yeah. My favorite these days is, "Future's gonna be okay."

Do you think BTS has made a positive impact on the world? In some aspects yes, but I don't think it's fair to them to think of them solely in those terms. They never set out to, like, transform the world or be the spokesperson for global diplomacy or whatever so it can be frustrating when people have that kind of expectation for them, but then jeer on them when they're slated to have a speech at the fucking UN.

That being said, what I want to say is they've made a positive impact in areas they've directly helped pave – like bringing K-pop into the mainstream market, local ARMY chapters all over the world doing regular fundraisers, increasing the interest in Korean culture, etc.

Which BTS album concept do you like the most? I love the LY series because it can be interpreted in so many ways. If the songs teach you self-love, great! If you think of the work as an ode to the members considering they nearly broke up at the time, go for it! If the lyrics are kinda romantic and you want to dedicate them to your partner, that's cute go you!

How do you feel about BTS's global success? I want nothing else but for them to be happy and to never lose themselves in the process of going up, and up, and up. I'll always be proud, of course, but I trust them to take breaks the moment they feel overwhelmed or devoid of inspiration, like what's happening now.

Do you follow BTS's achievements on music charts and awards? Well not all awards cos there's like, a billion of them, but I definitely keep track. Same with the charts.

How has BTS inspired you in your personal or professional life? They make me excited about life! I want to keep trying new things. New food. New sensations like sitting at a park for two hours straight, or attending a pottery class. I'm way more extroverted than I've ever been my whole life. I like talking to people and letting them share and share and share away. They've instilled a certain confidence in me that I also get to apply at work. Things like that.

Do you think BTS has paved the way for more Korean artists in the global music industry? They've objectively had the biggest and longest impact – this I can easily argue; but I generally veer away from using that rallying cry as I feel it undermines what their seniors did before them . BTS brought Korean (even Asian) artists into the mainstream, made it normal for Korean-language songs and albums to top charts, sparked global interest in Korean cuisine...but if it weren't for high school Namjoon and Yoongi getting fueled by Epik High or pre-debut Jimin idolizing BIGBANG, then the inspiration to be the BTS of today probably wouldn't be as intense.

Have you ever tried to replicate a BTS member's fashion look? Not a particular one but in general I've tried buying more oversized and baggy stuff because of them.

Do you own any clothing or accessories inspired by BTS? Yes, I have a few fanmade shirts.

What is your favorite BTS red carpet or performance outfit? END ME

How do you describe the bond between BTS and ARMY (their fans)? I think it's the biggest thing that sets the boys apart from the rest of the other groups. The relationship is just heartwarmingly strong, built entirely on trust. I don't know how else I can put it. It needs noting that the boys were facing an absurd amount of death threats, extremely offensive personal attacks, coordinated black oceans, etc...from people who didn't like them for reasons that didn't even exist. The hatred was/is on a different level it reached a point that they've acknowledged it a bunch of times (even to this day) lmao, and that whole time they only had the fans. Because of those fans who stayed and fought til the end, it only made the bond tighter; I'm one of the newer fans who gets to enjoy the calmness of today, which was only made possible because of the fans who did the dirty work up until a few years ago. Now, honestly, each of them feels like a friend I can rant to or that I can share what I had for dinner to.

What does being an ARMY mean to you? I'm very grateful to be a part of it. I've never seen a community that cares so much about just everything. Not all the fans are gonna be great but I do see the ones that make it a point to do good things, and I feel a sense of pride and protection about that.

Have you ever participated in a fan project for BTS? Not yet, although I've always wanted to. I've never been able to see any of the calls for the projects! They never make it to my timeline so I'll usually just see the end result already.

Do you have BTS-related tattoos or fan art? I don't have any tattoos, but the designs I've long had in mind are BTS-related.

How do you think BTS has changed the K-pop industry? They were the first to leverage on social media the way they did – as far as I know; definitely feel free to correct me if I got it wrong. But the fact that they did vlogs pre-debut, then started the Bangtan Bombs all the way from June 2013, to regularly checking in with their fans on Twitter and the fancafe for sure set the modern-day standard of groups conversing with fans. There's so many other ways they've changed the game but I feel like this has to be one of the biggest ones.

What do you think sets BTS apart from other K-pop groups? I love this question because I've been asking this myself. If it were up to me though I'd chalk it up to their sincerity, and that's in every sense of the word. They've always been very genuine with their relationships with the fans, genuine with one another in that I've never seen a closer bond with any other group, genuine in the music they make – they've made it a point from the very beginning to write lyrics that they want to write about. For me it's a combination of all these factors, different yet rooted in the same authenticity, that's pushed them to go as far as they have.

How do you feel about BTS's collaborations with international artists? It depends on the artist. Most I think have been very sweet and genuine with the collaboration, like Halsey, Steve Aoki, and Megan Thee Stallion. Others are kind of a question mark lol like Charlie Puth who seems to just be using the name of BTS for clout...then there are others that we just don't acknowledge like Sia for that unnecessary On remix and Jason Derulo who is just an ass.

Have you watched BTS's documentary series, such as "Burn the Stage" or "Break the Silence"? Of course. The fight between Taehyung and Jin was one of the very first clips I watched of the boys so it just made sense for me to watch the docuseries. I've seen the solo documentaries too, of Hobi and Yoongi.

Do you follow BTS-related fan theories and speculations? Not really. Never was a big fan of analyzing theories to begin with.

What is your favorite BTS fan theory? I don't have any.

Have you ever contributed to a fan theory or discussion? No.

How has BTS's music helped you during difficult times? There are songs that I heard at the right time, like just when I needed to be told certain words. My best example would be hearing Life Goes On when I had been going through a low point; I heard the chorus play for the first time and the tears uncontrollably came out all at once. What I'm saying is that I like that their lyrics are not necessarily cheery, but they provide a sense of comfort rooted in reality, and it's that kind of lyricism that I get inspiration from. They'll be the first to say that yes life is shit and that's supposed to happen and we're not gonna baby you about it, but you have it in you to make it better.

Have you ever participated in a BTS-related mental health initiative? I don't think I have.

Have you learned or improved a language because of BTS? I guess so! I already had working knowledge of Korean prior to me discovering BTS, but I have used their songs to train my reading skills. I'll sing along to songs reading the Hangul lyrics instead of the romanized ones to practice, and I can say it's helped me a ton.

How do you feel about BTS singing in different languages? I honestly don't have an opinion because I leave that shit up to them haha. They can work on whatever language they're happy working on.

What is your most prized BTS merchandise item? All of them are very valuable to me in their own ways.

Do you have a collection of BTS photocards? I have a collection, yeah, but I don't collect, per se. I used to but I grew out of it, and the only reason I have a collection at all is because all albums and DVDs come with them.

Have you ever met friends through your shared love of BTS? For sure, both in real life and at work. I don't like making friends online because social media is so toxic and people can drop you in a flash for no reason whatsoever.

How do you handle any negativity or criticism directed towards BTS? I largely ignore because most people who would direct negativity at them have no actual ammunition and only hate for the sake of hating, but I can definitely become protective if it gets too personal. I'm also not opposed to criticizing the boys myself if I sense that they're doing something questionable, although this has only happened once when I got pissed with Namjoon for posting a Chris Brown song lol.

How do you feel about BTS promoting diversity and self-acceptance? Is it supposed to make me feel any other way than good and proud? Hahaha of course I love seeing them use their platform for a greater good.

Have you been inspired by BTS's messages of self-love and self-acceptance? Very much so.

How do you feel during a BTS comeback teaser period? Excited in ways that words can never express. I can only imagine how insane the next comeback in 2025/26 would be.

What is your favorite BTS comeback era? I've only experienced a couple! But Butter was SO much fun because it just felt like a huge party hahaha. They had so many lives pre- and post-release and the fandom was just hitting one record after another...it was so so so so fun.

Which member's teaser images do you anticipate the most? That's not how it works here. I get excited for everyone's. :)

Have you ever tried producing music or covers inspired by BTS? Nope.

Do you have a favorite BTS producer or songwriter? Not really. I mean they already have their internal circle of producers that regularly work with them, and seeing any of those names on their credits is enough to make me giddy about releases.

How do you engage with BTS on social media platforms? On Twitter and Weverse, yeah. Occasionally I'd shoot a DM for funsies even though they have theirs closed.

Have you ever trended a BTS-related hashtag on Twitter? I don't really take part in the hashtag parties, so no.

Which BTS tweet or post has made you laugh the most? I think it was Namjoon who posted the tweet of a behind the scenes photo during the Butter music video shoot and Yoongi happened to be caught in the background yawning. Then Yoongi replied with something like "why didn't you blur me out" and it made me like for a couple of minutes straight lol

What is your favorite BTS member's solo work or side projects? I've loved all their works. Indigo is a personal favorite, but I've enjoyed everything each member has put out.

Have you watched BTS's individual vlogs or personal content? Of course. The support is in full force whether they're 1 or 7.

Have you ever participated in BTS-related charity drives? Not yet but I'm planning to join the ongoing Match A Billion initiative.

Have you attended any BTS fan events or fan meetings? I never joined them because I don't get my merch directly from Weverse Shop, so it's not like I'll ever be qualified for one.

Do you have a favorite BTS dance performance? Mic Drop and Dionysus are my favorites; and even though the choreo is quite soft for today's standards I do have a soft spot for Boy In Luv.

Have you ever learned a BTS dance routine? I mean I never learned the way a dancer would because I don't dance, but I have most of their choreo memorized simply by watching a hundred performances of each song hahaha.

How do you feel about BTS's affection and appreciation for their fans? The same way they do us – grateful with always a tinge of guilt.

Have you ever received a personal message or interaction from BTS on social media? LOL that's never going to happen and I prefer it stays that way.

How do you think BTS stays connected to their fans despite their global fame? They are consistent about many things, the connection to fans being the biggest. I feel like we'll be the first to call them out if anyone's head gets too big too, lmao.

How do you feel about BTS's collaborations with fashion brands? I mostly can't relate because they're mostly luxury brands that I can't afford, but I do get excited for the fans when a member starts to endorse something a little bit on the more affordable side, like CK and Fila. I'm not a big shopper myself so I haven't gotten anything from CK, though.

Do you own any BTS-endorsed fashion items or cosmetics? Not endorsements, but I have gotten clothing merch that is directly under their line.

What is your favorite BTS behind-the-scenes video or documentary moment? Well I will always hold a soft spot for the fight between Taehyung and Jin; I'm surprised it even made it at all to the final cut but at the same time I appreciate how they basically allowed everyone to see what it's really like behind the scenes and how they will inevitably butt heads sometimes.

Do you anticipate BTS's future film or drama projects? Of course. I know the newest OT7 one will be out on Disney+ by December and I think Jimin has his own docu coming out as well, so I'm excited for both.

What BTS achievement or milestone are you most proud of? The South Korean Order of Cultural Merit. I'm a big history/culture buff so that alone makes me prouder of whatever achievement they've achieved in the west.

Have you ever celebrated BTS's birthdays or anniversaries? Sure. I don't like, get a cake or whatever LOL, but I usually am in a celebratory mood every time there's a birthday.

Do you plan to support BTS's future endeavors? They will never be able to get rid of me. :)

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