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The theme of the Met Gala was actually Black Dandyism, referring to a flashy individual style that black men have been developed. It does involve wearing pants, however. Problems persist with Interpark. I finally got a response but they said they couldn't help and gave me yet another email address to contact. Oddly, they sent a verification email for the phone app but it's really not the full app and I can do anything like get verified on it. It's really for touristy stuff. I am going to try the "new" email and after that just delete the accounts and start from scrach.

It still says I'm not a verified member of ARMY- and I have requested a password reset. Tis has been on my Mac, not my phone. And I've written them AGAIN. I still have time and that very instructive X directions (thank you @rockstaryuzu) says I shouldn't need the same email address, just the same name. I am totally vexxed. Glad you got in....

I actually did that with my gmail acct but that's not helping with my yahoo acct which is what Weverse uses. As soon as I finally get a new password for it, I'll buy something. You can get something that doesn't cost much but does go through the Interpark site. Edit: Amy? Any advice...?

Also - NOL (Global Interpark or Interpark Global) has been changing their customer support email. The one that was there for the Jin concert is no longer being used. I am having a bear of a time getting into my mobile acct because it's not recognizing my password but when I request a password reset, they say it will be sent to my email. BUt it isn't. Multiple requests on this. I'd start getting an account with them established ASAP - and, again, use your exact name as it is on your passport. It feels like they just don't want me to see anybody in BTS. I'll keep trying.... And, truly, I can't figure out if they do need a passport pic. I am unable to get logged in, period.

Only one ticket per person allowed, per night, so your sister would have to have a separate reservation and also an account (ARMY and with the retailer) - but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to make that using her email address, etc.. It's Interpark Global. You'll both need a valid ID, like your passport, to get in (and also have the credit card used for making the reservation) but don't need to provide a passport upfront. They have a facial recognition thing also but I haven't tried it. More info on https://www.globalinterpark.com/en/ Your ARMY membership name should exactly match your ID. And I was unable to have my ARMY membership verified by them before the Jin pre-sale and even with multiple emails to their customer service AND Weverse, it never considered me ARMY. I think it might be because I got Interpark initially on my phone and was trying on my computer. Phone is likely going to be where to do the "buy" because that's also the preferred Weverse tool (though that makes me nuts as my phone screen in not big) and any ticket you score will be a QR code that will go to your phone. A queue for ticket buying, itself, doesn't start until Monday evening KST, so you should have some days to figure out the pre-verification part -that doesn't officially happen until later tonight for me. You can get an Interpark "membership" pre-verified at any time and they have lots of other things that they will give you deals for. Hmmm - any other questions? (if you have two email accounts, use the one that Weverse haas...) No payment unless you get a seat/ticket next Monday during the pre-sale. But you want Global Interpark to have that info ahead of time. Go to their info page. I;'ll be trying for the 13th, as well.

For Hobi's Seoul concerts: There are two pre-verification processes. One is just for using their site and the other is prove or show that you are ARMY. You can';t even start the second part until 2pm tomorrow KST. Heads up - I was unable on my laptop to EVER get my ARMY membership "validated" for Jin's concerts. The link continually failed. I now wonder if I have to go through my mobile. If everyone can try to get that pre-verification (and that doesn't mean you are signing for a ticket, just that you might...). Could we all try (and I know at least one of us will be joining the bloodbath for tickets....) to get that pre-qualification after the window for it opens at 2pm KST? I'd love to hear if anyoone else encounters the problem I had.

Amazing! I'm actually a little surprised that Jin was put into situations where he could have actually gotten hurt. He's such a good sport and, obviously, will do pretty much anything to entertain ARMY.

It's from the Korea Herald - thekoreaherald 20h Paik Jong-won, a businessperson and TV celebrity considered one of the most influential figures in the local food industry, on Tuesday issued a public apology and announced that he is discontinuing his TV appearance following a string of controversies.⁠ ⁠ The news comes as Seoul Gangnam Police Station revealed that he is under investigation for allegations that the food and beverage company TheBorn Korea posted the imported ingredients used for its porridge as domestically sources when they were not. Paik is TheBorn Korea's founder and largest shareholder.⁠ ⁠ The company is already under probe for other suspicions such as misleading consumers over the origin of ingredients in other products.⁠ ⁠

Interesting development - I wonder if it will impact his involvement with any BTS or Jin promotions/activities - Hasn't Paik Jong-won been there for a number of things? https://www.instagram.com/p/DJTLI8Btkep/?igsh=MTJjbmoyMG4yMGVpbA%3D%3D

Ten years ago... https://bsky.app/profile/dailybts.bsky.social/post/3loglgerjid2o

I bet Jin was actually asleep when his phone vibrated to show the Live had begun. He really wants tto show his support for Hobi - and also, I think, likes to connect with ARMY. (That brings up the question: why doesn't Jin do a legit Live? Maybe he doesn't want any overlap with Hobi, but he'd know Hobi's schedule and could do a Live on one of Hobi's travel days...)

I love that they obviously see each other when they are in Seoul at the same time. And are as competitive as ever. I don't know what one does to truly broaden shoulders. You can only build up so much muscle - you need the frame (like Jin has-). And I'm sure their legs are strong. It will be easier too do the moves that require lots of flexibility with "regular" legs. And it really isn't fair to ever put TXT up against Namjoon in any competition. Totally different music. It really demonstrates just how much of a popularity contest it is.

Two tweets - and to the fake about what BTS will be doing, per Sondeuk, I don't think he would have a clue now anyway when I don't think the members have a clue. They still need to re-aquaint and discuss the direction they want to go it, My excitement at getting them back together ins beginning to escalate...

Happy for RM but my heart goes out to TXT - how could this not happen? Bad timing.

But at least he gets it outt. It doesn't stay inside and fester, But - yes - dark. Amygdala is pretty dark, but it was Yoongi getting it all out so he could see it. Maybe this is similar.

Anyone try this?

Sounds like a stalker - does the press converse with him like this? And Gnarly is so remarkably awful, I can't even watch it again. They have really progressed and they are all doing a remarkable very k-pop job of dancing, etc.. The choreo is good (yes to Sondeuk) but the music is just awful, and offensive. I can't see this appealing to American or Korean or European audiences. It's that awful. And he was in terminal 2. Korean Air flies out of both Incheon terminals but seems to be doing more long distance from terminal two, which is not immediately by terminal one. Less traffic out of it, which might explain the smaller crowds.

A couple of things - so Jin returned from Japan when I was at Incheon, on the departure level? Insane. Tae has said he's been losing weight so I think the workout pics are older (but no less amazing.) Hobi is expecting massive energy when they are all back together again in June. He speaks for us. And at least you got a ticket, @rockstaryuzu and @Old Cat Lady. My on going issue with Global Interpark was not resolved - and I had a couple of suggestions from some reddit users and also found out I was not alone in the Interpark method of rejection. WTH - they simply would not verify that I am ARMY and would not check their verification BS method, no matter how many people asked. So my only shot at seeing Jin was going to be in June, in Seoul. Poof. Gone. I have words I won't repeat here for Global Interpark and if they are in charge of any BTS events in the future, they better fix this.... I guess I'll just have to manage to be on the same level at Incheon at the same time that Jin is there, of only his travel dates correspond to mine..... Oh - I guess has apologized to ARMY for choosing small venues, but compared to the places Namjoon performed, they are massive - I think he's just shy.

OMG - that would sell for thousands on eBay. I want it. It's really nice to see that they were just regular kids....

Totally unfair - I was on the arrival level at Incheon when he was on the departure level. Getting closer... posted a pic unfit for this page.... Also, Japan from Incheon? I bet LA

Wow - I hope he's hydrating because he sure is sweating tons. Does he just keep getting better?

Me, too - I read that guys in the military take a lot of vacation time towards the end to use up whatever they haven't used. And I hope (and suspect) that this means he was also able to see Yoongi and Jin......

A couple of posts from just now. Jin is back with Coldplay, These posts will get you started -

Not expecting this - TXT will be getting no break from the BTS guys for their new release, though their audience is not generally the same audience that RM has.....

Not much of a rest.... And how did the AMAs single out only Jimin and RM?