#bts memories 2016

[namchyoon]

day 271/547 until joon returns cr. namuspromised

[kimseokjinn]

The fake maknae line

[vminsos]

❤️ (cr. dwellingsouls)

[houseofltb]

why didn't I know about it. why didn't I know. why can't I have him.

Kim Seokjin | Memories 2016, MD & Poster Shooting Story (cr. 0613data)

[thatgoddamngingerundercut]

BTS Memories 2016: Making of Blood Sweat & Tears MV j-hope

[sacrificeformymadness]

Callum Turner in Assassin's Creed (2016)

Putting some of Callum Turner's AC bread crumbs here. (Spoiler alert for those who haven't seen)

His character is called Nathan and he's from England. He's a descendant of Duncan Walpole (He was briefly seen in AC:IV Black Flag)

We can see him in assassin outfit in the... deleted scene *cries*

You can check it out here

Good thing there's a close-up pic of him in this outfit.

***Spoiler here***

Also, he was supposed to survive... *cries again* you can see it from the deleted scene here that he has wound from the arrow but is still doing fine. He also has a speaking line.

He later joined Callum (Lynch) in the final scene, based on the bts pic here.

***End of Spoiler***

Nathan's background was explored more in the novelization of the movie. We'll see why he's hostile towards Cal, how he was effected by the bleeding effect due to his young age.

So he came from London. He was a hot-head who dropped out from multiple schools because he always picked fight with other kids. He joined a gang and sold drugs. One time he almost beat another gang member to dead. Then he got captured by Abstergo prior to the event of the film. Since he's young. He didn't get to live his own life much to have memories of his own. So the bleeding effect got to him the worst among assassins.

You can read the summary from here

Nathan's weapons of choice are a sword and a phantom blade

Also, there's a pic of him from Assassin's Creed: Into the Animus book. Callum (Turner) stealing an apple from Callum (Lynch)

Here's some scenes that feature him

[bangtanpurplearchive]

BTS trip through time. 2016.

On this page you will find quick links to most 2016 content and other content that was released that year.

A lot happened this year and it was a huge turning point

Seasons Greetings 2016

Seasons Greetings 2017

2016 Summer package (12th August 2016)

Bon Voyage 1: in Finland, Sweden & Norway. (Filmed May 2016)

Memories 2016 –  released 31 July 2017

JAPAN FANMEETING Vol 3 (161109-161215)

There were several comebacks this year

160502 Epilogue Young Forever

161010 Wings 2nd Studio album

160816 AgustD

2016 Japanese Releases

160315 RUN: 6th Japan Single Album

160907 �� 2nd Japanese album “YOUTH”

The year culminated with them winning artist of the year and Album of the year!!

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[stormblessed95]

Hi! Not exactly a first-time impression of jikook, but they were the whole reason I got sucked back into BTS in 2021. I was initially an army from 2016 (thank you bs&t Jimin) up to 2018 around IDOL when I started to lose interest. I went along with my life as usual until 2021 when I saw translations of hickeygate™ on Twitter and they were giggling about jimin’s bite mark. I was so shocked (Jimin and Jungkook??? from bts???) because I was a teen around 2016 and didn’t really notice anything as a YouTube army. From there I kind of fell into a rabbit hole catching up to everything from 2018-2021, from rosebowl to memories 2020. I didn’t even know about GCF Tokyo since I mostly watched general ot7 bts compilation content.

I gotta say, as an adult who has been in a long term relationship up to now, there’s really just something about them as a duo that sticks out to me. I have a hard time putting it into cohesive words but it’s just how I feel. I hope that it’ll be that way for them for a long time too 🫶 they clearly make each other so happy no matter whatever definition can be put on their relationship.

[accio-victuuri]

(candy vault) : alexander mcqueen shoes, nike off white and yibo’s missing mole 🤍

this fandom has lots of candies in the past years and there are ones that fall through the cracks or things that i simply wanna talk about. also for the benefit of new turtles who probably missed it & a good trip down memory lane for those who’ve been here for a while. i made other posts similar to this before and i haven’t done a good old mini compilation so here ya go. ^^

2/23/2021 WYB was in Beijing, participating in the recording of CCTV’s Lantern Festival program in the evening. The actual broadcast was 2/26/2021.

In the materials initially sent out by YBO, for the photos, you couldn’t see AM shoes. Maybe the shoot was better off focusing on his face, which I totally agree, but it was like they didn’t want to focus on it that much. We only saw the shoes when they released the BTS video where it would be tricky to crop it out.

During the actual performance he changed into a more comfortable looking Jimmy Choo shoes. He was wearing AM outfit so it made sense that the shoes should match too. This should’t really be a big deal or even a CPN, only because changing shoes is sort of normal at events like this. Maybe he was more comfortable with the Jimmy Choo, although the choreography for this performance is not that complicated like his other routines. The way I remember it, WYB usually sticks to the shoes he has on.

The CPN alarm bells started going off tho when ZZ flew from Beijing to Shanghai wearing the same style McQueen shoes. He had shooting back in 2/24 and there were some talk that he was more than a half hour late as planned on set. So going by our collective galaxy brain, they could have spent some time together during late 2/23 and some time on 2/24 which is after the CCTV shoot. WYB probably lent the shoe to him or he just got it from their shared closet lol. This is why ZZ was sort of late, because he was with WYB. The pattern of ZZ being later than usual on set when he is with WYB is something that still happens this year. I’m not implying that he is slacking off when he is with WYB but more of just adjusting his schedule so he can accommodate the love of his life. they both deserve that in between their busy schedules.

maybe this is why YBO didn’t want to highlight that on the materials they released 2/26 ; because they knew where the shoe went 😂😂😂

While we’re in the subject of shoes, let’s take it further back with their matching nike off white in 2018. It’s one CPN that is often given as an example but I haven’t discussed on here.

AAAAAHHHHH! I miss the days when they could still wear Nike shoes. Oh well….

Looking through the airport pictures of ZZ before joining the CQL group from 2016 to 2018, there are no pair of Nikes that could often be seen in pictures of him. There are 2 back in 2017. Before CQL, ZZ had quite a variety of shoes, including a few pairs from Adidas. Like WYB, it is obvious that he likes to buy Nike co-branded products, likes to grab the latest models, and even buys more for collection.

Now let’s focus first on the shoes, it’s a collab of Nike air vapormax X off white. There are two shoes of the same style but in different colors. The black model will be available at 3/30/2018 and the white will be available at 4/18/2018. We know that at the time, WYB will surely have what’s new when it comes to NIKE. It’s either it will be sent to him cause he has a relationship with the brand or he will buy it himself. He is known to always wear the latest designs released. He is also a collector, so he most likely bought the black and white version.

WYB wore the white version on 4/28 and ZZ wore the black model on 5/8 based on photos.

As for ZZ, he was recording an episode for a show and he also used this shoe for the rehearsal. It is the same show where he had to dance and the choreography was taught by WYB. We’ve seen this in the BTS and ZZ talked about it himself.

WYB was seen again with the pair during PD101 on 5/10. It’s funny cause this is the same day where XZ was filmed candidly behind the scenes and he said he hasn’t seen LWJ all day.

These two. Honestly. They only formally “met” and then started shoot 4/16 and it hasn’t even been a month but they already have a couple shoe and ZZ was out there emoting about missing LWJ/WYB? It’s a common discussion that leads to alternative timelines like DT or 2017 or it could just be that it’s one of those rare instance where you connect with someone so quickly.

I have 3 possible explanations:

1. It’s totally unrelated. They bought their pairs separately since they like the style and collab.

2. WYB gave the shoe to XZ. I am a fan of both of them giving gifts to each other. And if you are someone who believed XZ gave him a lego set even before they started filming as a gesture of goodwill then this should make more sense to you. Also WYB is known to give gifts and that includes shoes ( for example SDC 3, he gave out multiple pairs ). This reasoning is not necessarily a CPN of them being boyfriends, but more of being close enough to give each other gifts. and not just the usual one you would give to a colleague cause if WYB only has the white and XZ has the black, it’s a couple shoe. WYB low key hinting at the prospect if them being a pair and XZ accepting it.

3. They bought it together, as you would when you’re with a friend and are scrolling through shopping apps together. I think there are fake rumors of that, the two, in between takes scroll through their phones and buy each other stuff or same style clothes. Again, it doesn’t necessarily mean boyfriend behavior, but more of being close enough to do that.

A clue for that is WYB was seen with the black pair during CQL filming around early 6/2018. You can clown that he is wearing ZZ’s shoes or he did buy the 2 kinds for his own and ZZ got the black only.

Lastly is the stolen mole!!!!! ♥️

Since cpfs are obsessing over WYB’s very visible mole from the Bazaar shoot.

It’s one of my favorite fake and it basically says, The reason why WYB cares so much about ZZ’s mole under the lip, is because WYB also had one like this when he was little. The elders in the family said it’s something good and it means he will have a happy life. However the mole disappeared. Or i guess in his case it’s not as prominent and has faded instead.

While filming, GG has scenes where he didn’t have make up or it gets taken off because of the heat. WYB looks at him closely and points out his lip mole, saying that he had something like that before but it disappeared. GG then added that his mom told him that his mole appeared only after a while when he was young.

That’s when WYB said GG stole his mole. When it disappeared, the mole transferred to GG 😂😂😂

Maybe this is why WYB is so fixated with his mole that he even includes it in his drawing of XZ/WWX.

-END.

[tokyokookmin]

#JIKOOK- Walking Together

This a sweet post dedicated to Jimin and Jungkook walking together. Isn't that something you haven't seen before here? [41.8% of people voted for this, winning first place.] Enjoy~

1. JIKOOK at the Airport/BTS in LA)

LA masterlist 🔗

2. BTS 'YET TO COME' MV SHOOT

clear Twitter link 🔗

BONUS LOL

3. BTS EPISODE MAMA 2019

Clear Twitter video

4. BTS CONCERT REHEARSAL (2019 MEMORIES)

5. BWL SHOOTING

Clear Twitter link 🔗

6. [161226] BTS' @ 2016 SBS SAF Gayo Daejun Red Carpet

There's something about this image that I felt needed to be included in this post.

7. GCF IN TOKYO. [WHAT YOU DIDN'T SEE IRL.]

8.

9. 201218 - KBS AWARDS

10 & 11 . AIRPORT PICS~

180806 Incheon Airport

180514 Incheon Aiport

12. 2015 PICS

OH boy, there goes my image limit. I know y'all wanted more Jikook at Airport pics. I'll make a separate post on that, don't ya worry!

Hope you guys liked this post. Make sure to support it if you do. It means a lot to me~

Bye! See you guys in the next post. xx, tokyokookmin.

[floradinterlunium]

The “In the Soop” Conversation...To Be or Not to Be True?!!? That is the Stupid Question

There are many lies that fly around the fandom. Lies that become so common people start to believe them or see them as true. I want to debunk some of these lies with facts! Feelings change...facts never do!

The first lie I want to tackle is that “The in the Soop Conversation between Tae and JK was staged.” Perpetrators of this lie claim it was staged for two reasons (A)Taekook said they never fought so that statement alone proves that conversation was staged and (B) There is no evidence that Tkk drifted apart so Hybe forced them to lie to cover their relationship.

Now there is a whole lot to process with those “justifications,” or “proofs” so let’s expose the lies in each point.

First, tkkers claim the “In the Soop” conversation between JK and Tae was a lie because Tae and JK said they don’t fight. As I write that claim I want to laugh but before we get to the utter nonsense of such a statement let’s look at the content of tkks actual discussion.

In this heart to heart Jungkook admitted that him and Tae were close as trainees but as they grew and started spending time alone things became awkward with Tae. Tae became became more quiet and reserved. JK also stated that they hadn’t had a heart to heart of late.

Tae reminded JK of a conversation they had as trainees where Tae asked JK to speak more casually with him because he wanted to be friends. But JK refused, his reasoning being it would have led to a lot of fights back then. Tae responded even though we would have fought more we would have also hung out more (if he had spoken casually).

The conversation basically ended with JK saying yeah but that was the decision he made then (implying you can’t change the past).

Now that we all have the gist of the conversation let’s review Tkkers first claim that “this conversation must be staged because Tae and JK don’t fight.” I ask you where in this conversation do either of them say that their relation changed because of a fight? JK said they drifted because Tae became more reserved and they became awkward. Tae said he thinks the reason they don’t jive as well is because JK didn’t speak casually with him when they were trainees which led to them not hanging out as much. Does any of that sound like they drifted apart because of a fight???!!!

Just a quick analysis of the actual conversation debunks the first claim. Tkk’s relationship didn’t drift because of a fight...it drifted because they grew apart due to personality and difference of preferences. Plain and simple. So the whole they don’t fight claim doesn’t prove that the conversation was staged! Because their relationship didn’t change due to a fight!

Secondly, Now that we’ve squared the first claim away and exposed it for it’s nonsense, let’s dissect the second claim, the “In the Soop” conversation was staged because there is no evidence that tkk drifted apart. Hybe forced them to say those things.

I remember back in 2016 commenting on the fact that Tae and JK didn’t seem that close. I had recently joined the fandom and as is tradition when you are knew you are fed the lie that Tae and Jk are the closest..I pushed back. I said in many private chats, anonymous post (I was a lurker) and youtube comments that Tae and JK actually didn’t seem close at all. But why take my word for it?

Take Tkkers own words.

For YEEEAAARS (starting in 2015 but amped up in 2016) Taekookers cried that Big Hit/Hybe were cutting out Tkk moments from BTS official content. They later rationalized that the reason for this was Big Hit was hiding tkks relationship by excluding their moments from official content.

Then when BTS Memories of [Insert year] started being released annually,  Tkkers cried more. These tears weren’t just about the fact that there was minimal Tkk moments or interactions it was that there was too much Jikook content. JK and JM were always shown together...with every memories starting with 2017 their interactions increase...if JK was being filmed JM was there...if JM was being filmed JK was there. Tkkers didn’t like this and started claiming that JM was Tkk beard. That the absence of TKK footage proved Big Hit was hiding Tkk and promoting Jikook

Taekookers THEMSELVES...For years acknowledge that Tae and JK weren’t seen together often. There was hardly a moment between Tae and JK between the years of 2016-2019. This lack of footage of the two of the together hanging out was very much so acknowledged but instead of jumping to the logical conclusion “they don’t hang out much” they made up a theory that Big Hit was hiding Taekook’s relationship with Jikook.

Years later the “In the Soop” conversation gives reason for the years of no footage showing Tkk. They simply weren’t that close. However, even though Tkkers THEMSELVES acknowledged back in 2015-2019/20 there was a hardly any tkk footage, they are now claiming they never saw a difference in Tkk’s interactions they’ve always been the closest.!?! 🤔 

I could cite for days the moments where Tae and JK prior to In the Soop alluded to the fact that they weren’t that close anymore. Tae in Run BTS episode 10 said JK always ignores him. In BV S2 JK says he doesn’t really have deep conversations with Tae...same season he said all love was loss a long time ago between him and Tae (he was clearly being dramatic but the sentiment was there). Muster (2016 I believe) Tae complains that JK hits him too harshly all the time. Let’s not mention their awkward lives where they barely spoke to each other. But I don’t have to really give anymore proof than that because TKKERS own past theories debunks their present one...In the Soop Conversation lines up perfectly with events...and they know it and saw it. 

Taekook said they drifted apart and relationship became awkward->for years we have Tae telling us JK ignores him, JK is too harsh with him, JK saying he didn’t speak to any members other than JM and Hobi during one of their loong breaks from work--meaning not Tae. Awkward lives where they even admit it’s boring.

Taekook say they will work on their friendship--> we see them hanging out more..their on camera interactions are still awkward but you can see them working on it. We even learn they are now hanging out together more.  

The In the Soop Conversation was a genuine discussion, which I’m 100% certain they fleshed out more of the raw details off camera. Their recount of events, facial expressions, JK’s awkwardness all scream honesty.

Hybe would have to be criminal masterminds and BTS the best actors ever to keep this charade going for so long while maintaining this much consistency.

Now I can’t end this post without addressing an elephant in the room...I am actually restraining myself from keeling over with laughter at this one: Tkkers really claimed that TKK never fight.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What person on the planet can honestly think that two people who’ve known each other for 10 years have never fought!!!!! I cannot understand how people who can’t even understand basic human relationships gained so much power and popularity in this fandom!!

Yes, JK and TAe said they “never fight” after Jin accused them of arguing all the time. But to have taken that as anything other than playful banter is ridiculous! Also to find that statement more believable than them admitting to drifting apart is equally if not more ridiculous.

Friends and lovers....they all fight at one point or another. I don’t mean screaming match type fight I mean getting upset, disagreeing , arguing, needing distance etc. are all parts of 100% of human relationships. To believe that someone can know someone for longer than a year and never so much as get into an argument is beyond me! If you aren’t disagreeing or arguing with your friends or partner then I would question how close and comfortable the two of you are with each other! Like it makes zero sense that anyone would find validity in the claim that they don’t fight. Doesn’t seem like Jin believed them either...he called JK fire and Tae Ice...meaning polar opposites when in contact destroy each other. Like...I know Jin was playing but there is more truth in his words than an outrageous claim like “we never fight”

We are arguing constantly with people that possess the logic and reasoning skills of a third grader.

[thatgoddamngingerundercut]

BTS Memories 2016: Making of Blood Sweat & Tears MV He's Worldwide Handsome Jin, you know?

[mimikoolover]

I just discovered jikook this year, and I am deeply intrigued by their friendship/bond. Mainly because I don't think I've ever seen either JM or JK talk about it on camera. But it seems pretty clear to me they seem the closest amongst the members, regardless if it's romantic or not (spoiler I think it is). As someone with extensive knowledge of their moments, I'm curious, have they ever talked in depth with each other on camera, just the two of them??? I tried to find anything, but I came up empty handed. Which is why I can understand why so many people are scared about the travel show, since we'll most likely get extended and uninterrupted conversations between them.

Also, last question, do you think the travel show will come out soon, or will it release after they are discharged next year??? This wait feels like torture lol.

thank you for saying I have extensive knowledge of their moments even though my memory is crap😭

i actually had to think a bit if we ever saw just the two of them. it is rare that's why we were so wishing for a jikook live last year! jimin made a comment ages ago (i want to say maybe in 2016) that they (jikook) can't do a live together because they won't focus on army🤣but there are 2 short lives they did, just the two of them, that i could remember, the first one was more of them just showing off merch:

the second one i guess you could say they went more in-depth bc jimin talked about how jk wanted to leave bts to become a dancer after going to an LA bootcamp but jimin talked him out of it:

(i watched these back just now looking for them and i remembered all over again how cute baby jikook were😭)

i would definitely recommend watching bts' old lives back because they're just so good. you can find them with subs on www.bangtansubs.com - i'd recommend looking around here for older videos too (for some reason some videos don't work for me in my browser sometimes so i usually just copy and paste the title into youtube).

also this wasn't a jikook live necessarily but it's entirely hilarious how hard jungkook wanted jimin to come to his room and the end when they're looking at each other is just🤣i have to look away cause it's just so intense😭

but anyway i think we'll get the travel show this year! maybe in the autumn or winter before jin releases his album. i'm not sure how long it will take jin but i think we'll get the travel show before if he is taking a few months to do his album or after if he can put the album together quicker. i just hope we won't have to wait too long🥲

[myobsessionsspace]

BTS & The Camera

Their Chapter 1

K-Pop Idols have normally had a close relationship with the camera. Being called ‘Idols’ instead of artists or musicians is helpful in itself, as it gives more insight to what they actually are (a long conversation for another day).

They don’t start when they are on stage and stop when they are off. Their work involves a lot more than just the music.

The camera is constantly with them, their behind the scenes, their video live chats with fans, their daily vlogs, their variety show appearances, advertisements etc.

BTS are no different from the majority of kpop groups who have YouTube shows, televised series etc.

BTS have now been active for over 10 years and so it’s unsurprising that they have a long list of television appearances outside of just performing a song or two.

I’ve tried my best to put together a masterlist of just docs shows, series, episodes etc that are from Big Hit and later HYBE for the group or the members.

(Please let me know if I’ve missed something so I can update this)

Pre-debut the members would give insights into who they were and how they spent their days with short logs on YouTube, they also had different formats of keeping connected to fans and sharing their journey through Bangtan Bombs and Bangtan episodes. Starting their formatted series journey off…

Their first televised show ‘Rookie King’ in their debut year 2013

American Hustle Life & Go! BTS (2014)

BTS Memories (from 2014)

BTS Gayo & Run! BTS (from 2015)

Summer Packages & Winter Packages (from 2015)

Bon Voyage (from 2016)

Burn The Stage (2018)

Bring The Soul (2019). There is also a movie version.

Break The Silence (2020). There is also a movie version.

In The Soop (from 2020)

Youtube Shows

Tour DVDs

Tour DVDs with behind the scenes and candid clips

Not to mention their lives on both Vlive & Weverse

Chapter 2…

[doyou000me]

if you get this, answer with your top 5 music artists and send it to the last 7 people in your notifications Rose💜

This ask was more difficult then I suppose it's meant to be, because I mainly listen to songs, not artists. A lot of the time, I find one or two songs from the same artist that I really like, and then I have no idea what else they've done, so answering this required some thinking. Thank you @my-rose-tinted-glasses for making me sit down and actually think about what artists I like, and not just what songs I happen to vibe with at the moment!

Spoiler: it's a lot of Korean music, and what makes me come back to an artist is most often their voice.

Isaac Hong I found him through the OST for Strangers From Hell (along with The Rose, The Vane and Yaori) and then rediscovered him when I watched the reality show Super Band. I love his voice and I love the way many of his songs swell and sweep me along. He's done a few more OSTs lately, so if you've watched a lot of kdramas, chances are you've heard his music somewhere.

Give Childhood Memories 내 기억 속의 소년, Close Your Eyes and Ruin a listen!

LeeHi This woman has an absolutely amazing voice and can do widly different songs. She's got a lot of great songs of her own and has done a whole lot of fantastic collabs with various artists as well.

1, 2, 3, 4, FXXK WIT US and Breathe are some of my favourites, but be warmed: Breathe never fails to make me tear up.

Iniko What a voice!!! (Have you noticed a theme yet?) Their voice is otherwordly and all it took was a few seconds of a short clip for me to get goosbumps and be absolutely blown away. Their acapella videos are a treat. Their music is different and powerful and I love it.

Luna, The King's Affirmation and Jericho are definitely recommended!

Woosung and The Rose As mentioned, I first found the indie rock band The Rose through the OST for Strangers from Hell, and then some time later I found the singer Woosung and fell in love with his voice - and then it took me an embarrassing amount of time to realise that Woosung is the singer for The Rose, and his solo songs are what he did to stay active while the rest of the boys did their military service. (Yes, this is the level of research/knowledge I usually have about artists. Virtually none, that is.)

Sorry, Strangers and Wonder are some of my favourite The Rose songs, while Phase Me and Face are some of my favourite Woosung songs! Psst! I have been told that the piano key he's hitting in the Face MV is the G note...

Bibi Once more, as with all of these: The Voice!!! Bibi has a husky voice coupled with a bit of an attitude that I can't help but love! I found her through a show called The Fan (where I also found Car the Garden and Youra) and she keeps delivering!

Long Time Ago, Animal Farm, Vengeance are some of her songs that I think you should check out! The MVs are delighfully bloody, but maybe go for a lyric video if you don't want to see heads roll.

Long list under the cut, because I can't help but cheat:

BTS: the group that first got me into Korean music in 2016, when I'd previously only been interested in Korean movies. They put out so much music I can't keep up and they're possibly the only group where I've listened to enough of their discography to have a favourite album: Wings.

Mamamoo: a group of fantastic ladies who are excellent performers and fantastic singers! They know how to put on a show and how to have fun on stage. They're also challenging Korean stereotypes and norms, which of course gives them extra points in my books.

Jessi: now here's a lady who isn't afraid to speak her mind and who breaks Korean stereotypes for breakfast. She's a girlboss who raps and sings and does both hard-hitting hip hop and emotional ballads.

King Mala: a recent find, but what a find! So many good songs that made me feel like as absolute badass, and the lyrics are great fun and often delightfully kinky.

GSoul: a warm hug and a sigh of relief as you relax. Close your eyes and lean back and give his RnB songs a listen.

Jeff Satur: his music videos with his many different alter egos have given birth to the #jeffcest tag - need I say more? This guy sure has a vision and he seems to be having great fun doing what he's doing and we get to have great fun enjoying the stuff he puts out, so what's not to like?

Ten: now this guy is mainly on the list becuase of his performances, but what performances he puts on!! This guy can dance, and I don't know how many times I've rewatched his Devil performance from Hit The Stage which he did when he'd only just debuted. Apart from his individual songs, he's also part of NCT, so he's part of a whole lot of songs in a variety of different languages.

[likopinina]

i've been watching some death stranding theory videos from 2016-2019 to see what ppl thought before it released. here's a quick rundown of the theories in no particular order

the dead whales and black oil = environmentalism

sam is dead

shared conciousness

bb sucking on sam's life force to live

death stranding has the same themes that silent hills would've had if it wasn't cancelled (actually might be true, who knows)

aliens

bts drag people into their dimension to eat them

when sam dies, his conciousness is transferred to the baby and returned back to him when his body comes back to life

baby represents us, the player

cliff is not the antagonist, but he has a different method of fighting the ghosts

cliff is the one who drags people through the tar

there are two sams - one in the real world and one in the afterlife/the other dimension

cliff is the giant bt

bb is a bomb

homo demens are a sect that embraces chaos and worships death (hence higgs' skull mask)

higgs has military background (because guns)

higgs powers are based on his ability to give mass to particles via their interaction with bosons

babies are a source of energy

sam uses the dreamcatcher to protect the baby

sam gets a new handprint on his body every time he comes back to life

deadman had his face replaced

cliff is possessed by one of the five floating figures

cliff brings people back to life and uses them as soldiers

cliff and higgs are the same character because they make the same hand gesture

the black strands in the air cause changes in gravity

fragile is connected to cliff because she has skeleton hands on her back and cliff has skeleton soldiers and also they make the same hand gesture

when fragile touches sam, he can see the bts

bts have a connection to magnetic field because cliff's compass is spinning rapidly and fragile's ferrofluid-like spikes appear

sam murdered his family and then killed himself

being a porter is atonement for his sins

tears' color (clear/black/red) tells you where the character is (limbo/hell/heaven)

time travel

sam has some sort of memory loss

amelie is sam's daughter

sam is immortal

i'd like to mention that all of the videos i've watched also included some very accurate ideas. not to mention that one guy who delivered a whole quantum physics lesson just to explain his 'who is higgs' theory

will put links to the videos in a reblog