Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes

July really feels like it's for the J's: Jimin, Jin and Joy. Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we dive into what's been going on in Bangtan from the release of MUSE to the upcoming "Are You Sure" to Jin's trip to Paris. And we ask the question...what's been bringing you joy in the fandom?
Show notes:

Muse:

Smeraldo Garden Marching Band:

https://youtu.be/LIER2z3DBe8?si=7kOc06otFQsIIrQq

MiniMoni Muse:

https://youtu.be/EWwP3wKOVd4?si=5GnIrg3iuOT6U4OK

Who Bangtan Bomb:

https://youtu.be/rnoWjTOQ1uI?si=RN8XYBtYzlXYgBwm

Who Jimmy Fallon:

https://youtu.be/sidIL8V83Cc?si=3xoZ9V9YlNRNIdHK

Shadow Mingyu:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9xpNq0yK_e/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Ateez:

Coachella:

https://youtu.be/_SJn072gHHE?si=nWTQ4uAWcbL5SxVX

Ateez Lore:

https://youtu.be/N4yfQ0Jcia4?si=ppgdGme9k-6dxzOB

Afternoona Delight Ep: Ateez

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoona-delight-kdrama-dishing-and-deep-dives/id1551567801?i=1000549514616

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This is Big Hit Music. 5 little words that have struck terror into the hearts of Army since Fall 2022. We've said a temporary goodbye to Jin, J-Hope, Suga...and now it's time to farewell the final four. Were you surprised to learn it would be a mass exodus? Are you grappling with your Bangtan-free months. Relieved to catch up on content (maybe--lots coming). Sad? Proud? All of the above? Join Afternoona Army as we unpack this latest enlistment news.

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It's never fun to hold a favorite idol accountable. For us, BTS is generally a place of safety and deep joy. We love ALL the members AND we love this amazing and diverse ARMY fandom. But today, V made some choices in his Weverse live that left us with questions, and it's fair to ask them. Join host Lia and friend-of-the-pod Becky (who is also a V bias) as we discuss what we observed in the live, why we found it disappointing, and what we hope we can expect from Kim Taehyung moving forward. This isn't the conversation we wanted to have over our lunch, but it felt important to address.

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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Build an appetite for juicy living with It's Bananas, a podcast where the fruit maven shares how tasting new and diverse fruits leads to self-discovery, joy, and connection; and Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

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HYBE announced Jung Kook will perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which begins at Al Bayt Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 20. This is an event steeped in controversy over numerous human rights abuses, and has been stirring up debate within the fandom on whether or not this was a good decision. Join Lea and Lexi as we explore how and when should fans hold their faves accountable?

Show notes:

@bts_bighit’s “proud” tweet

Hyundai on BTS

BBC News, World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated foreign workers?

FIFA, 2022 FIFA World Cup Bid Evaluation Report: Qatar

talkSPORT, What will the weather be like in Qatar for the World Cup and what is the time difference to the UK?

Amnesty International, Qatar World Cup of Shame

The Guardian, Stadiums of shame: the numbers World Cup hosts Qatar don’t want to be seen

Human Rights Watch, “Everything I Have to Do is Tied to a Man”: Women and Qatar’s Male Guardianship Rules

Human Rights Watch, Qatar World Cup Ambassador’s Homophobic Comments Fuel Discrimination

The New York Times, BTS Fans Say They’ve Raised $1 Million for Black Lives Matter Groups

Koreaboo, Here Are 30+ Times When BTS Proved Themselves To Be LGBTQIA+ Allies

Billboard, BTS Speaks Out In Seoul: The K-Pop Megastars Get Candid About Representing a New Generation

FIFA Uncovered (Netflix)

In this episode, we unpack our reactions to the evolving story about Suga's scooter incident as it stood on the day of recording, August 13, 2024. We discuss the media frenzy we see online versus the relatively bland media response in the mainstream U.S. press. We also share the emotions we are experiencing as devoted fans and try to offer some comfort to our fellow ARMYs. The episode ends on a lighter note as we just begin to touch upon the joy that is Jimin and Junkook's delightful new travel show, Are You Sure?

Show note: YouTube clip of Jimin breaking the chopsticks with his posterior https://youtu.be/oS3NwQ_G0qM?si=ggr2LCNPdVSM7aJ2

NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.

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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.