The Bangtan Gal Chapter 28- American Hustle Life Episode 8
Chapter Summary: Spending their last moments in LA, BTS and Jen finally hold their concert.
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After being woken up by Tony and Nate, with Jennie already awake and on the couch, BTS drag themselves out of bed, to sit on the couch, still sleepy.
"BTS! Make the best of the best hip hop performance." They heard the projector announce.
"You got a hip hop performance comin' up." Nate mentioned.
"Your performance is in a really big theater, here in LA." Tony added. "You guys are in charge of doing pretty much everything. Just make sure it's a huge, big, dope show, man."
"Yeah, this show is your show."
"Ready for the show? Let's go!" Tony shouted as they all got ready.
'BTS! Being in a hip hop boot camp, you did various missions. Finally, today, you're going to show everything that you learned. You're going to show your LA fans yourselves how much you grew as an artist and what you learned while you were in hip hop boot camp. Pour out everything that you got! A concert that BTS themselves will prepare! Their LA first solo concert. I can look forward to it, right?'
After preparing, and making handouts to promote the concert, it was finally the day of their concert.
'The place where you guys are gonna perform is a place where the history and tradition lies. It's the stage where many famous worldwide artists stood on!'
After the rehearsals, Jen put on camo jeans with a black cropped hoodie, wearing a tank top under it.
"Yeah...I already know I'm gonna be sweating like crazy." She put her hair in a bun. "I'm excited~!"
As the venue filled up, they heard the loud cheers and chants of BTS. The eight members put their hands in the middle. "American Hustle Life." Rap Monster said. "Bangtan, Bangtan."
"Bang Bangtan!"
'Finally, their concert starts'
Arriving on stage, they performed Bulletproof first. It turned out to be a success, with the passionate, screaming fans, cheering them on, no matter what they did.
Badda bing badda boom
She put a finger over her ear, as she heard the crowd shout, "Jennie's here!"
I have no fear...so don't try to stop me
Hah!
Tellin' me your doubts...won't change my mind
You want me to party? I don't have time.
Putting the mic to the crowd, she heard them shout, "I've been busy workin'. I've been busy dancin'. I'm never prancin'. Just enhancing."
A bright grin was wide on her face as she nodded at their singing, she started to sing again,
I will preserve and you can't stop my flow
I'm in my own lane, I'm here to attain
I got people asking, Who's the girl?
The one with the curls, representing the girls
I'm the one with the swag and I don't mean to brag but I broke oppositions to get where I am
today!
After their first song, they happily greet the crowd. "What's up LA!" Rap Monster shouted
"Aye! How's everybody doin' today!?" Jen happily asked, earning screams in response.
"It's really an honor to be able to stand on this stage in front of this many people who came. Thank you." Suga thanked them.
"We met a lot of people. Who did we meet?" Rapmon turned to his members.
"Coolio!" V shouted.
"We also met Warren G," Jungkook mentioned with a smile.
"In celebration of Warren G's 20th anniversary of the day that he released regulate, we made our own version of regulate." Rap Monster explained. "We wrote the lyrics with our life stories and it was really fun."
Once performing their custom raps, Rap Monster mentioned that Jenny Kita helped them with their dancing as they performed their dance moves.
Before Jennie knew it, it was time for Team R&B to show off their talent as she stood with Jungkook, Suga and V. "For us, we met up with Iris Stevenson, to learn more about R&B."
"Yes, Iris Stevenson, who was the actual character from the movie, Sister Act 2, we learned the soulfulness from her," Suga replied as they pointed her out in the crowd.
Watching backstage, Jennie jammed out to their Oh Happy Day performance. "Ah, they're so good! Them high notes, though?" She beamed as the camera recorded her reaction.
Once it was her turn, she exhaled and headed up to the stage. Waving at the crowd as they cheered her on, she looked up to where Iris was smiling at her. Jen smiled back, making a heart with her hands, for her.
Hearing the piano play the opening notes, she started softly,
If I wrote a note to God...
I would speak what's in my soul
I'd ask for all the hate to be swept away
For love to overflow
Putting a hand over her heart, she continues,
As she continued to sing passionately and soulfully just as Iris directed her, the audience was moved and kept cheering her on.
Shouting, "I'd say" she received some whoops as she sang louder and stronger,
give us the strength to make it through
Help us find love 'cause love is overdue
And it looks like we haven't got a clue
Need some help from you
Grant us the faith to carry on
Give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
'Cause it seems like so much is going wrong
On this road we're on
No, no
We can't do it on our own!
So, so
Taking the mic off the stand, she yelled out a high "Oh", earning loud screams.
And it looks like we haven't got a clue
Need some help
Grant us the faith to carry on
Give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
'Cause it seems like so much is going wrong
On this road we're on
No, no
We can't do it on our own!
So, so
Taking a deep breath, she successfully hits the high note 'If I wrote a note to God'
Meanwhile, Iris stood up and clapped for her, with a big smile on her face. Catching her breath, Jennie looked up and blew a kiss to Iris, with both of her hands.
After the concert was finished, their tutors all showed up backstage to greet them, congratulating them on their successful concert.
"Ah...so friggin emotional." Jennie had tears in her eyes as she fanned herself. "I had a blast, but this is just so emotional. Being here, right now."
"Jennie don't cry~!" She felt Jungkook's bare arms wrap around her from behind as he hugged her tightly.
"I'm trying, Kookie, I'm trying."
He let her go and gently wiped the remaining tears from her eyes.
"Jennie! Beautiful, absolutely beautiful." Iris brought her in for a big hug, kissing her cheek.
'Their last day for hip hop boot camp that they spent with their fans'
'Although they were here for a short time, they learned a lot through the time they were here'
'Now while carrying a special memory, it's time to leave once again'
'Last day'
'Now, the morning of your last day of your hip hop boot camp has risen, for the past 21 days, how will you guys remember the memories you made here, in LA?'
In the dorm, Jen was all packed up as a camera approached her. "Jennie, did you pack all your stuff? How do you feel?" The PD asked
"Yes, I have packed up. It's...bittersweet. I enjoyed the last 21 days, now we gotta go back to Korea. It was so nice being back in my country. I hope we come back soon."
"What did you like the most from your stay, here?"
"Helping the guys experience America to the fullest. I treated the guys to one of my favorite places to eat, so they could try out the food I like to eat. They're hooked!"
Sitting on the couch, Jen and the guys cheer that it's the day they go back to Korea.
"Did you guys have fun in LA?" Tony asked
"Very fun! Because of them, we learned a lot." Jimin answered
"I always thought that you guys were people who always played around a lot, but then you guys are supposed to be serious, you guys are serious. You guys would play around with us to give us a fun time. These sides made me think of you guys as my real brothers. It's very natural and really nice." Suga genuinely said. "From now on, whenever we come to America, we're always going to miss you."
"This was our first time living with our tutors and experiencing many things," J-Hope spoke. "Despite the fact that it was our first time, you guys approached us first and thank you so much for making memories for us that we will never forget."
With a grin, Jin said, "While we were in America, when it was hard, it was a tiring and difficult time, but we're really thankful to you for always being on our side to help us. I can't express how thankful I am. Because you guys helped us adapt to this place. You guys are really great hyungs."
"At first, I had a lot of thoughts that there would be prejudice. Because they were born here, they're in the biggest music industry, and they're true artists who dipped their feet in the pace where hip hop really started." Rapmon added. "I thought that there would be prejudice between us. But the moment we met, you guys treated us the same as any other. So from that, I was really impressed. It was an honor to have worked with you guys and I just want to say thank you."
With an eye smile, Jimin said to the tutors, "Because I'm very shy in front of strangers and we couldn't even communicate, I was very worried about how I would approach you guys. But because you approached me first and talked to me first it must've been actually harder on our tutors. But I think it was really nice because you guys always told us good things. I will never forget what you guys taught me, and I'll become cooler."
"I was very worried about whether I would be able to make friends. But right now, I think you guys are friends who I will forever have." V smiled. "I'm very, very thankful and I feel like I'm going to cry. Jennie beat me to it." He nudged her.
"I was trying to cry discretely." She wiped her tears and sniffed.
"Because you guys always took care of us well and always thought about us first." He continued.
Jennie had a sad smile on her face as she turned to the tutors. "It's...it's going to be weird waking up in the morning now because we're so used to you coming in, yelling for us to wake up and dragging us out of bed. Haha. Thank you, for being so patient with us. And giving us words of wisdom. I hope we can all stay in touch. Maybe we'll show you around in Korea."
"That'll be dope." Nate nodded with Tony.
Jungkook mentioned, "I can't speak English but I'm thankful that you guys always talked to me in a way so I can understand. And I'm also thankful for teaching me many things. And I'm very thankful of you guys always waking me up every morning. I'm going to miss you guys, a lot."
"He's 16 years old. It doesn't drop off, like he's younger than the rest of them and to be that young and be that talented, I'm proud of him." Tony praised.
"Ah, thank you." He bowed.
"I really enjoyed myself with you guys for the last two weeks. I had a lot of good times, a lot of good memories. I learned a lot from you guys. Imma miss you guys and I consider you guys close to me forever." Tony smiled
"Well, I just wanna say, that you guys have inspired me like, 'Go as hard as I can.' You only get one life. So, you gotta like get the most out of every day. I learned that from you guys, so that's why I always say: You guys deserve to be #1." Nate said.
After their emotional talk, they all end up hugging each other. "Tony, can I have a hug?" Jennie asked with a smile.
Smiling, he opened his arms, inviting her. "Bring it in, girl."
"Yeah!" She ran up and wrapped her arms around him. Picking her up, he spun her around, making her laugh.
'The sadness of their time to say goodbye to one another is big. Promising one another to meet again one day'
"What has changed the most about you?" PD asked
"I believe I've become more confident in my singing. And it's motivating me to try to sing different styles. After performing at the concert, I believe I can do it." Jennie answered
'Now, it's time to go back to Korea'
Jennie grabbed her bags, taking it out of the room. "To Korea, we go!" She cheered, walking behind Rap Monster. Turning to the camera, she waved. "Bye! I'm not going to cry, I promise. I'll be back, America!"
'Hip hop boot camp has ended.'
'Their individual notebooks that are filled with the memories that they had here.'
'Jennie's notes'
'Craving cheeseburgers'
'Rapping is harder than I thought'
'This new album is going to be great!'
'Overcome roadblocks'
'I miss my mom and dad'
'I hope my family is doing okay'
'I'm happy'
'Rap Monster keeps snoring so loudly. Next time, I'll hit him with a pillow'
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STACKED100 - MAY POST
what is stacked100?
It’s something I thought up, inspired in part by “stackednatural”, but mostly by myself doing this with The Vampire Diaries this last year (see my #stackediaries tag). The gist of it is that you watch each episode of the show on the anniversary of their airing date. It “officially” started in October (with only two episodes) and it would end in September 2024. You can see the full schedule here.
what are we supposed to do with this
Whatever the hell you want lmao. Tag whatever post you make #stacked100 and go for it! Gifsets, live blogging, discussions… engage with other people as much or as little as you want. Watch some episodes and not others, for any reason. I’m doing this to have some fun with this VERY polarizing show, seeing how my perspective might be changed with hindsight + this specific way of watching it, and a bit because I miss my little corner of this messy as fuck fandom. But this is something you can do in whichever manner works for you, mate.
episodes to watch this month
under the cut as it gets long (this is the busiest month ^^U).
May 1st. Season 5 episode 2, “Red Queen”. Octavia is forced to take guidance from an unlikely ally when the future of the bunker and all those inside it is jeopardized.
May 3rd. Season 4 episode 10, “Die All, Die Merrily”. Octavia fights in the final battle for survival, but not everyone is willing to play fair.
May 5th. Season 3 episode 14, “Red Sky at Morning”. Clarke, Bellamy, Octavia and Jasper hit a tragic roadblock. Meanwhile, Raven and Monty make an important discovery.
May 7th.
Season 1 episode 8, “Day Trip”. Shumway secretly orders one of the 100 to kill Bellamy. Meanwhile, hallucinogenic nuts provide Octavia with an opportunity to help the Grounder escape the camp, and Bellamy and Clarke investigate a nearby underground depot, where they find military weapons..
Season 6 episode 2, “Red Sun Rising”. The team on the ground fights to survive the threat they face on the new planet. Meanwhile, Raven must join forces with an unlikely ally to save everyone on board the Mothership.
May 8th. Season 5 episode 3, “Sleeping Giants”. Bellamy leads the charge investigating a potential way home. Meanwhile, Clarke and Madi deal with the new, uncertain threat to their home.
May 10th. Season 4 episode 11, “The Other Side”. Clarke faces the consequences of her fateful choice.
May 12th. Season 3 episode 15, “Perverse Instantiation: Part One”. Clarke finds hope in a place she never expected. Alie's master plan begins to coalesce.
May 14th.
Season 1 episode 9, “Unity Day”. Finn arranges a meeting with Clarke and the leader of the Grounders in order to bring peace, however a sceptical Clarke warns Bellamy, who along with Jasper and Raven follow them to the meeting with weapons. On the Ark, Diana takes over the exodus ship.
Season 6 episode 3, “The Children of Gabriel”. Clarke tries to win over the leaders of Sanctum in order to let her people stay. Meanwhile, Bellamy, Octavia, and Echo discover a new threat while on a mission to retrieve the transport ship.
May 15th. Season 5 episode 4, “Pandora's Box”. Our heroes are forced to rely on the help of Shallow Valley's dangerous new inhabitants in order to save some of their own, with surprising results.
May 17th. Season 4 episode 12, “The Chosen”. Jaha and Kane disagree over how to handle their grim reality. Meanwhile, Clarke leads a group to save a friend.
May 19th. Season 3 episode 16, “Perverse Instantiation: Part Two”. In the second half of the two-part season finale, everyone prepares for a final showdown as they begin to face the reality of their tragic situation in the epic and mind-bending conclusion.
May 20th. Season 7 episode 1, “From the Ashes”. Clarke and her friends attempt to rebuild Sanctum as a new threat rises in the woods.
May 21st.
Season 1 episode 10, “I Am Become Death”. Murphy returns to the camp carrying a horrific virus created by the Grounders to weaken the camp. After learning the Grounders plan to attack the next day, Bellamy, Finn and Raven come up with a plan to delay them.
Season 6 episode 4, “The Face Behind the Glass”. As Clarke and the others try to integrate themselves into the Sanctum, Octavia and Diyoza fight for their lives against an opposing faction of survivors.
May 22nd. Season 5 episode 5, “Shifting Sands”. Octavia leads her people towards Shadow Valley against the advice of Clarke and Bellamy; Kane and Abby adjust to a new set of challenges.
May 24th. Season 4 episode 13, “Praimfaya”. It's a race against the end of the world as Praimfaya arrives forcing our heroes to make impossible decisions to ensure their survival.
May 27th. Season 7 episode 2, “The Garden”. Echo and Gabriel learn more about Hope and her mysterious past.
May 28th.
Season 1 episode 11, “The Calm”. Clarke and Finn are captured by Anya, who forces them to save the life of a victim of the explosion. Meanwhile, Raven deals with her split from Finn, and Kane fights to save the Ark and it's survivors.
Season 6 episode 5, “The Gospel of Josephine”. Jordan investigates Sanctum. Meanwhile, Octavia and Diyoza discover the threats of the new planet firsthand. Lastly, Bellamy and Clarke butt heads.
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