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Got into a borrowed car this morning and the radio was tuned to the local top 40 station and whose deep voice do you think I hear flowing from the speakers and directly into my soul??? If you said Yoongi, you are correct! I guess it was a replay of the interview he did with that DJ? Such a lovely lovely surprise.
ETA: I couldn’t wait two more days so thank you, Target. So beautiful! I could do with out the sticker over Jimin’s face though. 😅 What a wonderful ARMY day (still the 9th for me).
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Just booked flights “home” to the UK for a few weeks’ time so I should make it to the Yun Hyong-Keun exhibition in Hastings. Really looking forward to that!
My book has arrived – I’m so giddy. I will say two things and then shut up:
1. >!It is HEAVY – it weighs a lot.!<
2. >!The text size is big – easy on the eyes.!<
😊💜
Reddit question here:
Where do reply comments go that you posted to a thread that got locked while you were typing? I had this happen earlier on r/kpopthoughts, and I had hoped my comment was still around somewhere, but it seems to have disappeared. It acted like it sent, but it is not there. Does the person I replied to get to see it, and it just does not post to the thread? Just lost in space? Simply wondering.
My book is here!!!!!
edit: I hate my delivery system! It said my book was delivered and I searched for it for 45 minutes in the package room and I couldn’t find it. Heartbroken would be an understatement for how I feel. I hope it can be re delivered in time I don’t want to miss the book club here
I think the one thing we can remind ourselves (whether we’ve read the book or not) that ultimately it’s upon us to make an environment that is welcoming to all. That we can and should choose to be kind, and that we want the ones who come after us to have a better time than we did. It doesn’t matter who did what to BTS, it’s about how they responded and how they chose to address it all. They have chosen to be kind. Hoping people can stop going on their witch hunts, because I’m 100% certain that’s not the goal/message behind the morals they’re trying to spread with this book.
Namjoon: Don’t forget about us.
Army:
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😭😭😭
Anyone else feel like they are speed reading through the book? I’m about halfway done so far. It’s a very fast read!
I’m listening to the audiobook on my computer which means my boyfriend gets to listen too since he sits right behind my computer 😂
In my attempt to stay off social media to avoid book spoilers, I finally started watching Alchemy of Souls. I fell in love with Seo Yul as soon as he was introduced. I had an inkling the actor was also an idol so I googled him and now I just feel silly. Of course he’s none other than Minhyun of Nu’est. Funny thing is I already looked him up last year after he caught my attention during the Hybe x Game Caters collab. While I’m really embarrassed I didn’t recognize him at first, I’m also laughing at myself because of course I’d fall for the same person twice without even realizing it 😅
I finished the book. I can’t wait to talk about it with everyone here. It generated a lot of emotion(positive and negative) in me. Lots to process and unpack. I also have thoughts on the formatting (ebook vs print) and what I call the meta of the book itself. Then, there’s the content and the members voices. Ahh. I just want to word vomit. I want to hear your thoughts so bad. Are we waiting until July 27th to discuss?
I’ve done the whole deep dive into bts’s history but I’m still learning new things about their story from the book. after reading the first 2 chapters, I feel like I was there to witness their rookie days even though I didn’t know about them until 2015. I’m so glad we have a written history to refer to. it’s hard recalling details from the hundreds of posts and interviews over the years
My book isn’t ready to be picked up yet because the delivery staff doesn’t work on Sunday, aaaggghhh. I preordered it online through a local bookstore, but apparently online orders are separate to ones stocked directly at said bookstore. I saw that they already have the books on display at the store, but not my order. I have to wait 1-2 more days. :/
So I’ve been trying to avoid spoilers. I like that it’s pretty safe space in this sub, thanks mods! I definitely haven’t been opening twitter, but the bookstore posted a reel on IG about the book! I watched the first few seconds until they start opening the book. I immediately closed IG hahahahha.
Also just want to share that I heard Take Two at the supermarket yesterday. I visit this supermarket every week, and they are mostly always playing kpop playlist, and I’ve always heard BTS every now and then. Usually their hit songs, but Take Two was new. I kinda feel like the person handling the playlist is an ARMY lol.
I wonder if Run BTS directors/editors/producers are on some kind of paid hiatus during the guys’ enlistment time? I feel like they have such specific knowledge of and history with the members, that it’s a job they can do better than *anyone.* Of course, great new people will always join the crew, etc. But the inside jokes in the captioning, episodes and games designed to fit with the members’ personalities/dynamic, the show’s unique editing style… that’s something the “OG” staff have perfected after nearly a decade of working together.
If I were BigHit, I’d be doing whatever I could to retain those folks for Run BTS’ return, and a paid hiatus (which I’m sure hybe can afford lol) seems most enticing. Perhaps they’d still be working a bit to plan future concepts, episodes, etc. But they’d still get a chunk of time “off”, almost like a writer between seasons.
I preordered the book on Amazon with a discount and it said it would be delivered on the 19th.
I just looked and they have it in stock now. If I would order it now (6€ more) I would have it tomorrow. So I asked the customer service if it’s possible to deliver it earlier cause they have it in stock but they said they wouldn’t cause the delivery date is set. Like wtf is that?
So I looked at the Thalia (large German book shop chain) website and they had an 18% coupon code and so I ordered it for ~33€ and they deliver it between tomorrow and thursday. That’s just 1€ more than my Amazon order so Idc 😂
I canceled the Amazon order and I‘ll never preorder anything there again if the delivery date is later than the release date. Like c‘mon Amazon what the hell 😂
But I’m so happy, that I don’t have to wait so long and I can’t wait to read this book in a whole day and then again with all of you in the book club 💜
I see the mods have updated the subreddit header to – in my honest opinion – the most dangerous of Seven promo photos 👀
Ahh I knew that ARMYs here organized a fan event for ARMY day at the biggest mall in our country but I didn’t know it was THATT big!! They had a whole party, marching band, and even a fireworks show!! Now I’m upset I couldn’t be there 🥹🥹
Amazon Uk was supposed to deliver my book copy today as i pre-ordered in may but i just received the notification that the delivery is delayed to end of july ☠️☠️☠️
Luckily i cancelled the pre-order and bought it again and it is coming tomorrow
Bloody Amazon.Their tracking said my book would be delivered by 11pm yesterday, late yesterday that changed to delivery by 8pm today. Now just had an email saying it will be between 22nd July and 4th August! Obviously I’ve cancelled and instead reserved a copy to pick up after work today from my local Waterstones, they have it in stock luckily. It’s so annoying because if I’d known Amazon wasn’t going to be able to supply it I could have gone and bought a copy from the shop on my day off yesterday and already have read it.
Waterstones are selling it for £20 by the way if any other UK ARMY are in a similar position
So I completed the BTS book only almost half a day since I started it. I was so hyperfixated on it and I didn’t want to be spoiled on the internet so I read everything quickly. They went through different sorts of struggles in every era. I became a fan in 2017 so I was obviously not there when they debuted. I wish I was. How I wish I could go back in time to tell them that they’re loved and will make it big one day. I wish I got to cheer them on during their rookie days when they were basically treated like outcasts by many people in the industry. When I read the Love Yourself section, I teared up. The Love Yourself album series was my first comeback as a fan and I remember being in a dark place myself at that time. I was clinging to them to keep me happy, but it turns out, they themselves were also struggling and it breaks my heart. It’s amazing how they were able to remain humble and kind as they proved everyone who doubted them wrong. They truly deserve all the success that they have now. I’m glad they didn’t give up to get to where they are, but I wish they didn’t have to suffer the way they did. I genuinely want to give each one of them a hug, not even in a delusional or romantic way, but as a fan and person who respects them so much.
Sorry it may be a bit cheesy or corny haha but im sure many feel the same way
I started listening to BTS casually since No More Dream but stopped when I moved to korea because I was just overwhelmed with all the new kpop. Just recently I started watching their shows and I am soo hooked with the guys and their newer albums. I am so sad I wasn’t able to really listen to them or pay as much attention earlier because now they are on a break and my chances of seeing them live are zero 😭. But I have to say I am happy they have sooo much content out there I just finished In the soop and now watching all the Run BTS episodes. Any new army here too?
So, I’ve only finished chapter 2 of the book. I really like the QR codes to relevant links/videos. BTS dance performances has always been so impressive. I kinda wish they would have put proper English subs on all the videos though. LOL, am I asking too much.
Also, couldn’t the editors be extra careful with the BTS memeber’s names? Like who’s Jim??
Hi all! Is there a master place to discuss going to GMA? I’m trying to plan ahead for what to bring and there doesn’t seem to be an official bag policy listed or anything, so just curious what others have heard or experiences from when BTS was on!
I just finished watching Turning Red for the first time. It was super cute.
But also, I have questions. 😂
I’m subbed to the marvelstudios subreddit and I got an alert saying “New BTS photo of the 20th Century Fox logo from Deadpool 3”
Safe to say, I was very confused for one minute.
I feel like I’m gaslighting myself lol. I saw an old clip on tiktok of the tannies performing a Japanese song I’d never heard (The Stars), so I went to Spotify and lo and behold there it was, in a Japanese album (Wake Up) that I swear I’ve never seen before.
I admit I listen to my curated BTS playlists rather than albums most of the time (solo albums are the exception) but I’d just scrolled through their discography like three days prior.
Has Wake Up always been on Spotify and I’m just blind?
Just got my book 😍😍😍😍 amazon dented the spine a bit though! I wish they used better packaging 🥲
Does anyone know where I can buy Beyond the Story (the English version) at a bookstore in Germany? I’m currently traveling from Berlin to Munich, is there a book store on the way that sells the book?
Just got my book, yay!
But of course without photocards 😭
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Good mail day at my house.
I got my book today and came with pcs so I’m happy! Excited to read🥰🥰
I just went to local Barnes&Nobel to see how their book presented
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I ordered the love yourself speak yourself [the final] in Seoul dvd a while ago and now getting around to watching it. I’m once again struck by what spectacular performers the members are. Yoongi was rapping and he did a wrist flick motion that made me go damn. All of them are crazy performers. When all 7 are on stage together, it’s magic. No word can describe it. As I’m watching I think about the book. I know they practiced a lot in order to convey this, but even then I don’t feel like it captures it. Idk. It feels like even if someone was to put in the same amount of practice, I don’t know if they will be able to convey the same feel and magic. There’s just something special about BTS. They just have this special sauce. I watch them, especially their concerts, and I just say damn.
Am I allowed to announce that I just launched my Etsy shop? I am making and selling stickers 🥰 My sticker themes are BTS, mental health, and Asian American things! https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlehappytears
I purchased this second-hand jacket (see linked pictures below), and the seller informed me that the jacket was originally purchased at a Las Vegas concert. However, when I looked it up to fact check, the MOTS Tour was cancelled for Covid, and anyway, there weren’t any stops scheduled for Las Vegas. Any idea where this jacket was originally purchased? Were they selling these at PTD On Stage in Las Vegas?
Images of the jacket:
[https://imgur.com/a/Oc7HEBh](https://imgur.com/a/Oc7HEBh)
(on my end, I’m seeing the 18+ flag on the pictures, and I have no idea why – don’t mind it, they’re not 18+)