#hopes and dreams for Weverse Live appearance

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Jikook were together in Jimin's car

Another Delulu Train Whistle Stop. Tempting to believe this is true. I’m just happy that Mimi made it home in time for JK’s concert. I don’t know if he’ll be there, or if he is whether we’ll ever know, but it would be pretty awesome if he was. The video also mentions that Tae and Joonie might be there, too. Wouldn’t it be cool if there’s a four-Tannie live after the concert? 

Speaking of lives and delulu whistle stops.... Jung Kook really broke the land speed record for going live once Jimin left Korea. I think the plane was still in the air when he turned on Weverse. Everybody knows the pattern now... even non-jokers have caught on. Jeon, you ain’t slick.

I can’t find it now, but I saw a clip online where some K-ARMY saw JK and Jimin at the movies on November 14th. Cool, cool. But do you know what November 14th is? It’s another Korean couple holiday - Movie Day. Another couple holiday they’ve been seen observing together.

The math just keeps mathing.

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Jimin's MUSE EP - 1 billion Spotify streams! 🥳

Congratulations to Jimin...AGAIN!⭐🌟

I also want to congratulate and thank the fans who supported MUSE and Jimin. Everyone who purchased albums and songs, participated in streaming parties, streamed on your own, requested radio play, sent positive comments to Jimin and each other, sent reminders for voting and streaming, you are so appreciated. Even if you couldn't buy a CD packet or songs, or even stream songs due to your circumstances, your positive energy and comments are part of the teamwork that makes the dream work.

The above words are the same thanks I posted when Jimin's 1st solo album, FACE, reached 1 billion streams. With his 2nd solo album, MUSE, just reaching 1 billion streams too, the exact same sentiments still apply and then some. Among other tremendous accomplishments, Jimin is the first KPop soloist to have TWO albums achieve this goal, with his 2nd being the fastest to do so. Once again, congratulations to Jimin's fans for all of their perseverance, organization, and energy.

What is different this time is that because of Jimin's hardworking and devoted fans, the company finally realized that Jimin should receive a company-backed promotion. The hard work you all did allowed new fans to find Jimin and his talent. The hard work allowed the company to be shamed by the public appearance of neglecting their very own successful, popular, and talented artist - not to mention perhaps finally realizing or admitting that they were losing out on potential, untapped profits. In addition, the hard work allowed Jimin's 2nd solo album, MUSE, to soar to even greater heights.

In hindsight, the company is now pulling out Jimin-focused pop-ups and exhibitions that even look as though some time and attention were paid to them. The exhibition sounds like an expansion of his small (but quality) documentary that they put solely on Weverse and was filmed mainly by Jimin and the small SGMB production team. Among other items, it is said that evidence of his writing contributions, as well as awards & recognition, will be on display at the event.

I hope what we are seeing is that the company realizes that they miscalculated and underestimated Jimin's popularity, talent, potential, power - and fanbase. Sadly, they did much of the same to most of the remaining members as well. I hope we are seeing them in the process of reassessing their plans to what seemed like inequitable distribution of support and that we're seeing them begin to fairly invest in all 7 members who invested their bodies and lives believing in a company that they built with their own blood, sweat, & tears.

Jimin proved once again that his hard work, versatility, and creative instincts are the driving force of his success as well as the motivation of his fans' who put forth tremendous energy & effort for him. While the company makes our job difficult, Jimin makes it oh, so easy. He produces quality material and is a quality human being who inspires people to love and appreciate him and his work.

Please keep up the great work, and continue to support Jimin as earnestly as you have, so he can truly feel the full appreciation and love many people feel for him and his projects.

I REPEAT from the last 1 Billion celebration post: Park Jimin rocks! 🌟 And so do his fans! ��

cr2: @akookminsupporter

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J-Hope on the Street and off to the military

With his appearance on Jay Park's show, his last Instagram posts and the latest drop on Weverse, I get the feeling that J-Hope is tying up the loose ends before he heads to the military i.e. I think it will be sooner rather than later. He has fitted a lot into the last few weeks and can make his departure happy that he has left us with some unforgettable solo career memories to savour until he returns.

On the Street

More and Arson

Chicken Noodle Soup

Instagram Posts (see Instagram for attached videos)

"I think j-hope is a person made up of a series of little things coming together. Little by little I and we have kept creating and shaping ourselves. Music is the same to me. I studied and created as music ebbed and flowed through me always, everywhere.

Along the way, two bits of flint strike with a shower of sparks.

The flames feel more intense maybe because this is the part that’s tough for me, that challenges me. I think all I did these days was relive this process in my mind, over and over again. It still feels like a dream! With it, my belief that the truth prevails always and everywhere keeps getting stronger too.

I had fun!! And I was happy!!

Because truth more than triumph makes me content, my inner light more than my success.

Thank you for listening to a song that means much to me. I love you  !!!! 💜"

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"staff members love you" cake says good work j-hope

I do hope, however. that it won't be before the 24th so that he can cheer Jimin on the way he said he wanted to in his recent Weverse Live.

Post Date: 15/03/2023

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BTS' V Returns to Running Man After 7 Years, Fans Eager for Kim Taehyung's Appearance

BTS' V, also known as Kim Taehyung, is set to make a much-anticipated comeback to the hit variety show Running Man, marking his return after a span of 7 years. The news has sparked excitement among fans, who are eagerly awaiting his appearance on the show. The episode featuring V has already been recorded and is scheduled to air next month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 런닝맨 RunningMan (@sbs_runningman_sbs) Interestingly, this is not the first time V has graced the Running Man stage. Back in 2016, V, alongside his fellow BTS members, made a memorable appearance on the show's 300th episode, leaving an indelible mark on both the show's history and the hearts of viewers. The upcoming episode of Running Man, featuring BTS' V, was confirmed by a report from Soompi. According to the report, the filming for the episode was completed on August 28, and fans can catch V's engaging presence on their screens on September 10. Running Man, which airs on SBS, has become a platform for V to showcase his multifaceted talents just two days after the release of his highly anticipated first solo album, "Layover." Credit: V Instagram Running Man itself corroborated the news by posting a photo of V's name tag on their Instagram account. The name tag, a significant element of the show's games, carried the caption, "Running man X BTS V. September 10th On Air." This confirmation from the show has further ignited the excitement among fans, who have expressed their anticipation for V's appearance in the comments section. Fans have been overwhelmed with joy at the realization of V's dream coming true. His previous mention on Weverse about wanting to be on Running Man has now materialized into a reality. Supporters have flooded social media platforms with messages of enthusiasm and support, eagerly looking forward to witnessing V's charismatic presence on the show. This won't be V's first encounter with Running Man, as he and his BTS comrades, including RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook, participated in the show's milestone 300th episode back in 2016. Their entertaining appearance left a lasting impact on the show's legacy. As the release of his inaugural solo debut album "Layover" approaches on September 8, V's participation in Running Man is poised to create a surge of interest. The album, featuring six captivating songs including "Rainy Days," "Blue," "Love Me Again," "Slow Dancing," "For Us," and "Slow Dancing (Piano Version)," is highly anticipated by fans around the world. Running Man, a renowned South Korean variety show that was once a part of SBS' Good Sunday lineup, has captivated audiences since its debut on July 11, 2010. Renowned for its unique blend of entertaining games and lively interactions between MCs and guests, the show continues to be a beloved staple in the world of variety entertainment. Read the full article

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BTS TV and Web Series: Where to Begin Watching

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If you’re anything like the rest of the planet, then you’ve fallen hard for BTS. And, like any ARMY who hasn’t been with the band since the early days, you have a lot of content to catch up on. It’s an awesome task—and a potentially overwhelming one. While much of BTS’ content is, of course, music videos and performances, the Korean band has also produced a plethora of additional content in the form of web series and TV shows.

While BTS has appeared on dozens if not hundreds of TV shows both in Korea and abroad since their debut eight years ago, we’re solely focusing on the BTS-centric series rather than the ongoing shows in which BTS has appeared as featured guests. Whether you’re a new ARMY looking to learn more about the K-pop band or simply can’t get “Butter” and/or “Permission to Dance” out of your head and are curious about the seven members behind the summer hits, check out one of the following series to learn more about Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

Rookie King (2013)

How many episodes: 8 Where to watch: Viki

BTS debuted in 2013, and Rookie King was their first proper series. The variety show format is super popular in Korea, and many of BTS’ series use it. Rookie King is a variety show that features the members attempting different Korean TV program formats. In the show, BTS takes on different roles, including news anchors, bowlers, and basketball players. Early variety show BTS is truly a place where anything can happen. Rookie King would also give us our first proper example of BTS taking on cooking challenges, which continues to be a running (and hilarious) theme in BTS’ variety show presence today.

American Hustle Life (2014)

How many episodes: 8

This BTS reality show that sees the members traveling to L.A. for two weeks to learn from hip-hop tutors like Coolio and Warren G, can be tough to watch, as the series is nowhere near prepared to engage with K-pop’s history and present of Black American cultural appropriation. But discomfort is not always a bad thing, and American Hustle Life can be a good jumping off point for non-Black BTS fans in particular to engage with the difficult topic of cultural appropriation in K-pop ourselves. I recommend watching this in conjunction with analysis from Black BTS/K-pop critics, such as Stitch of Stitch’s Media Mix, who has written extensively not only about BTS, but about cultural appropriation in the age of K-pop.

GO! BTS (2014)

How many episodes: 1

It’s a bit of a stretch to call this one a series, as there is only one episode, but if you’re looking for more content from BTS’ early years, then Go! BTS is a good option. The 45-minute episode follows BTS on their trip to L.A. for KCON 2014. In addition to including some performance footage, the special gives us some of that variety program energy by sending the members on three missions around Laguna Beach.

BTS Gayo (2015-2017)

How many episodes: 15 Where to watch: VLive

BTS Gayo is another BTS variety show, in which the members play games that are specifically related to K-pop. For example, in the first episode, they have to guess iconic K-pop girl group songs based solely on dance clues from other members. BTS hasn’t released an episode of Gayo in a while, probably because the wider umbrella of Run BTS (see the next entry on the list) covers the sorts of K-pop-centric challenges BTS Gayo centers. Basically, Run BTS swallowed BTS Gayo.

Run BTS! (2015-today)

How many episodes: 143 (and counting) Where to watch: VLive

The ultimate BTS variety show, Run BTS has been, um, running since 2015. The show features the members competing in a variety of games, from zombie escape the room challenges to foot volleyball to your classic game of mafia. If they win, they get a reward. If they lose, they get a punishment. Variety show games like this are only as effective as the degree to which the competitors take them seriously, and let me tell you: BTS is all in. These global pop stars may be millionaires, but they will throw down for a coupon like their lives depend on it. Early episodes of Run BTS include the members visiting many an amusement park, while later episodes have gotten both more contained and creative in the challenges. Rest assured, there is something here for everyone—just beware the spies and plot twists.

Bon Voyage (2016-today)

How many episodes: 32 episodes, across 4 seasons Where to watch: VLive (Seasons 1-3), Weverse* (Season 4)

Bon Voyage is a travel reality show that follows BTS on various trips around the world, including northern Europe in Season 1, Hawaii in Season 2, Malta in Season 3, and New Zealand in Season 4. It’s interesting to see the members out and about in the world, having fun together and on a relative break. (This is still work, but they are not actively promoting or touring.) Over the course of Bon Voyage‘s four seasons, you will see many a camper van adventure; many a games of rock, paper, scissors; and realize just how central Yoon-gi is to keeping these members fed when they are left on their own. Especially in a time when travel has been largely impossible, bopping around the world with BTS can be a nice escape.

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Burn the Stage (2018)

How many episodes: 8 Where to watch: YouTube Premium

Burn the Stage is an eight-part series that tells the story of BTS’ massive 300-day The Wings Tour, which took up most of 2017 for the members. Including interviews and show footage, Burn the Stage follows a pretty standard concert film format, giving insight into BTS’ first major world tour. The series would later be turned into a movie, also called Burn the Stage, which was released later in 2018.

Bring the Soul (2019)

How many episodes: 6 Where to watch: Weverse

Similar to Burn the Stage, Bring the Soul is another glimpse into what BTS’ tour life is like. This six-part series follows the seven members of BTS during the Love Yourself World Tour, through the end of the tour’s third, European leg, which concluded in October 2019. It was also released in a more condensed movie format in Bring the Soul: The Movie.

BT21 (2019-today)

How many episodes: 17 main story shorts, plus additional mini-stories Where to watch: YouTube

If you’re looking for some animated BTS content, check out the universe of BT21, a collaboration between Line Friends and BTS that you can see chronicled here. The members helped create the concepts for the BT21 characters, who are all adorable. From there, the animators began telling the story of Prince Tata, who hails from Planet BT, as he dreams about spreading love across the galaxy. Tata and guardian robot Van travel to Earth to begin the mission, where they meet Koya, RJ, Shooky, Mang, Chimmy, and Cooky, who band together with the ambition to become the most influential pop culture sensation in the galaxy. You can check out the members’ reaction to the initial storyline of shorts here.

Break the Silence (2020)

How many episodes: 7 Where to watch: Weverse

You didn’t think BTS was going to leave you hanging on the final leg of their Love Yourself World Tour, did you? The Break the Silence docu-series picks up where Bring the Soul leaves off, bringing fans on the final, Asian leg of the Love Yourself World Tour and into the Love Yourself: Speak Yourself extension of the tour, which extended the tour through October 2019. As you may have guessed, there is also a movie format version of Break the Silence.

In the Soop (2020)

How many episodes: 8 Where to watch: Weverse

BTS has given us many gifts during the COVID-19 pandemic, but In the Soop may be the greatest. The series follows the seven members as they take a break from their work schedules to pursue hobbies, hang out, and watch Jin kill fish. Unlike BTS’ variety series, In the Soop has a much looser structure, allowing the members to relax a bit more. Each member made a list of activities they would like to try out while in the titular “soop” (“forest,” in Korean), but there is no reward or punishment for completing or not. Instead, the members can choose to spend their time as they wish, whether that be building Lego or racing remote control boats. In the Soop is honestly the gift that keeps on giving, and ARMY is crossing our fingers for a second season. (If you like In the Soop, don’t forget to check out the eight, shorter behind-the-scenes episodes, also available to watch via Weverse.)

What is your favorite BTS series? Let us know in the comments below.

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BTS Officially Cancels World Tour

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It’s been a rough year and a half for the concert industry. The North American concert industry alone lost an estimated $30 billion in 2020 due to the cancellation of pretty much all shows following the outbreak of COVID-19. While many had hoped the development of multiple vaccinations might bring about a 2021 in which live performance became the norm again, the sluggish global rollout combined with the more contagious Delta variant has dashed such dreams. While some artists have announced rescheduled dates for their previously postponed tours, today, Korean band BTS officially canceled their Map of the Soul Tour.

BTS’ massive Map of the Soul Tour was announced at the beginning of 2020, and was originally planned as 38 concerts across Asia, North America, and Europe. The tour was set to begin in Seoul in April, but all four shows were cancelled. The rest of the tour’s schedule has been in limbo since early 2020… until today, when Big Hit Music announced via Weverse that the rest of the tour has been officially cancelled.

“Our company has worked hard to resume preparations for the BTS MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR, knowing that all fans have been waiting eagerly and long for the tour,” Big Hit said in the statement. “However, due to changing circumstances beyond our control, it has become difficult to resume performances at the same scale and timeline as previously planned. Therefore we must announce the cancellation of the BTS MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR.”

COVID cases are on the rise in South Korea, as they are in most places around the world. While the country initially managed to avoid outbreaks due to testing and tracing, Korea’s fourth wave has seen continuous spikes in infection, partially due to vaccine shortages. Seoul, where BTS is based, is currently until Level 4 social distancing rules, the highest possible level, which prohibits gatherings of more than two people after 6 p.m.

Big Hit let ticket-holders know that they would receive an email regarding refunds, which is likely a small if understandably necessary comfort for fans who have been holding onto their tickets for more than a year, hoping for a chance to see BTS perform in person again. “Once again, please allow us to offer our sincere apology to all fans who have waited for the BTS MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR to resume,” wrote Big Hit.

The cancellation comes in the midst of BTS’ increasing global popularity. The band’s recent single, “Butter,” has remained in the top ten of the Billboard main singles chart for 12 straight weeks, finishing in the top slot for nine consecutive weeks. Their latest single, “Permission to Dance,” also debuted in the chart’s top slot.

While unable to perform in person for more than year, BTS has continued to share content with their fans, known collectively as ARMY. In addition to web series like In the Soop and Run BTS!, BTS broke their own record for most viewers for a music concert livestream on a bespoke platform in June. Their Muster Soowoozoo concert, a two-day online event, brought over 1.3 million paid viewers from 195 countries. The record was previously held by BTS’ Map of the Soul ON:E concert in October 2020, and before that by BTS’ Bang Bang Con: The Live in June 2020.

Presumably, BTS will continue to fill the void left by their in-person concert experiences in other ways. In their statement, Big Hit said: “We are working to prepare a viable schedule and performance format that can meet your expectations, and we will provide updated notices as soon as possible.”

Still, a sad day for ARMY, and for BTS.

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