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I have a question about Arirang. I want to pre-order from Amazon (here in the states, they are hated but, believe it not, so is Target....). There are three different versions just blank for album cover. Sort of different versions? Anyone have a clue what is what and will they have a cover? Little info seems available (at least at Amazon) to show what's different in each version. Do you think Weverse will release more ino in the next few weeks so we'll have an idea which version we might want?

Tae is so polite - and yes, they almost all look freezing. Dubai , in addition to possible soundstages, also has beaches where the weather and water are warm so maybe a beach song? And very possible Dubai is giving them big bucks - maybe for a promotion that has nothing to do with the album, but for the country. And, yes, Namjoon does look slim, but really, they all do. Unless their faces show, the only way to know who is sho is by what they are carrying (ie LV bag gives bundled up Hobi away before you can see his face. I love Yoongi's fast tracking style that he says is out of politeness to other passengers, trying to get through as fast as he can so their own travels are not delayed. Did anyone see Mr Lee?

Anything's possible. Dubai might have a special new facility, and they gave BigHit a good deal as a way of promoting it. Maybe they have an idea, and carrying it out in Korea might not be very viable for one reason or another. Or it might just be a photoshoot unrelated to Arirang.

With their album called arirang, I don't think they would shoot the mv outside of korea🤔

Apparently they're going to Dubai for a shoot according to JK (based on translations from X). Maybe for the MV?

Our boys are off for work! Looks like they're freezing lol The way I started crying when JK and Tae started playing with the camera from Dispatch.

Will be interesting to see how Rose's nominations for apt go..... Edit: and she did not win By the way, I just saw katseye red carpet grammy look, wow, just wow🤩. And is this the light or did Namjoon loose a lot of weight/muscles?😵‍💫 https://www.instagram.com/stories/rkive/3823578966620309413?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=MXU4M2I1ZHpsaWh1bg==

[2026.02.01] **Machine Translation, inaccuracies exist** The Digest Source: https://thedigestweb.com/topics_detail13/id=108709 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20260201161144/https://thedigestweb.com/topics_detail13/id=108709 Yuzuru Hanyu donates 2 million yen to a skating rink in his hometown Sendai! Total donations to date “exceed 100 million yen” — two days earlier, he donated 54 million yen for repairs to another rink facility His feelings toward his hometown remain unchanged. The year-round skating rink “Ice Rink Sendai,” located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, updated its official website on February 1, announcing that it had newly received a 2 million yen donation from Yuzuru Hanyu, gold medalist in men’s figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games. According to the organization, it was also reported that the total amount of donations to date has reached 100,997,996 yen. His substantial support for his hometown has been drawing attention. The site distributed a release titled “Regarding a Donation from Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu.” It reported: “Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu always deeply loves his hometown Sendai and holds ‘Ice Rink Sendai’ very dear to his heart, and we have previously received his generous donations on many occasions. This time as well, we have once again received a new, substantial donation. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for his repeated thoughtfulness.” Born in Sendai City, Hanyu had been going to Ice Rink Sendai since early childhood and has used it as his training base. Although the rink suffered significant damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, Hanyu has continued donating to the facility even now, after becoming a professional skater. On this occasion, he donated 2 million yen. The rink appealed: “Going forward as well, in response to the kindness of Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu, all of our staff will continue to make every possible effort so that everyone can enjoy the facility in an even more comfortable environment. We humbly ask for your continued patronage.” Two days earlier, Hanyu had also donated just over 54 million yen to the sports facility “Bell Sunpia Miyagi Izumi” in Yamato Town, Miyagi Prefecture, for the purpose of skating rink repairs. So that children who enjoy skating, and children aiming for the world from Miyagi, can skate safely… even now that he is active as a professional, Hanyu’s feelings of repaying his hometown remain unchanged. Composition: THE DIGEST Editorial Department

[2026.02.01] **Machine Translation, inaccuracies exist** Sponichi Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/02/01/articles/20260201s00079000297000c.html Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20260201160329/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/02/01/articles/20260201s00079000297000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu donates 2 million yen to his hometown Sendai skating rink — total donations exceed 100 million yen, voices calling him “otokomae”[1] “Ice Rink Sendai,” located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, updated its official website on the 1st. It reported that it had newly received a donation of 2 million yen from Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who achieved consecutive Olympic gold medals in men’s figure skating and is now active as a professional. On the site, it stated: “Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu always deeply loves his hometown Sendai and holds ‘Ice Rink Sendai’ very dear to his heart, and we have previously received his generous donations on many occasions. This time as well, we have once again received a new, substantial donation. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for his repeated thoughtfulness.” Mr. Hanyu has continued to make donations to this rink, which he used as his training base, and on this occasion donated 2 million yen. It was reported that the total amount of his donations to date has reached 100,997,996 yen. The rink also appealed: “Going forward as well, in response to the kindness of Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu, all of our staff will continue to make every possible effort so that everyone can enjoy the facility in an even more comfortable environment. We humbly ask for your continued patronage.” On social media, voices followed one after another, such as: “Too ‘otokomae’,” “Yuzuru Hanyu is truly a god,” “Precious.”[2] Notes [1] “オトコマエ” slangy SNS praise meaning: cool, manly in character, gallant, admirable in action. [2] 尊い (toutoi), “precious / sacred / too pure to exist,” common fandom term.

Ice Rink Sendai ("Irene") posted on their website an announcement of a new donation received from Yuzuru Hanyu: https://icerink-sendai.net/news/detail.php?id=20 To Our Customers, Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Ice Rink Sendai and for your generous support and cooperation. Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu always deeply loves his hometown Sendai and holds ‘Ice Rink Sendai’ very dear to his heart, and we have previously received his generous donations on many occasions. This time as well, we have once again received a new, substantial donation. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for his repeated thoughtfulness. We will use this donation meaningfully and strive to further improve customer satisfaction. Going forward as well, in response to the kindness of Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu, all of our staff will continue to make every possible effort so that everyone can enjoy the facility in an even more comfortable environment. We humbly ask for your continued patronage. Donation amount received this time: ¥2,000,000 Total donations from Yuzuru Hanyu: ¥109,971,996 February 1, 2026 Kato Shokai Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Matsuhiko Kato

They may be ignored otherwise by Grammys, but then there is this:

I saw that and thought "why is he training for a marathon?" Then it dawned on me. This is how he builds up his stamina for concerts

Yuzu is an angel on earth!

Haru-chan is chasing after Ashura-chan, trying to throw beans at him for Setsubun.

Happy February!

Yuzu is throwing beans at three bunnies dressed up as chicken, pig, and snake for Setsubun.

Swanyu wishes you a happy February.

Beautiful Nova

Mass Des bunnies herald the first of February