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Roman does an amazing job. Such an ARMY (and I forgot about the birthday, too). And doing it on ice has got to be a little tricky. On land, he's seriously great. Jin: https://bsky.app/profile/dailyseokjin.bsky.social/post/3ltksa3z46k2a

He posted 20 pictures of ARMY!

Enjoying his life as a fashion icon. Wonder when he'll go to LA. I know they all respect each other's solo promotional stuff, but if I'm the four guys in LA already, I'd be wondering that, too. I keep thinking there will be a Live, as RM said after his abbreviated message when his mic died (because the god of destruction dropped his phone in water...he seemed to imply that he was waiting for the rest of the members (and that can only be Tae at this point...)

This sounds like so much fun. So Jin. I was pleased that there weren't mobs for the departure of Jimin and JK and Yoongi - it wasn't even covered by all the media stations leading me to believe that the departure wasn't announced before hand. Tae pointing out that ARMY can be dangerous would not have been enough for the idiots who swarm the airport to keep away for THREE members. HYBE/BigHit is managing the departures better. I hope that Tae does a post saying he's in LA safely, too. He should be there by now.

At 3:15 am KST. I'll be missing that. Then he'll fly to LA. i hope they get at least a few days together with no cameras. But, yes- we'll get something content wise. I wonder if Pdogg is there- he's their #1 producer. SloRabbit, too but he's busy with TXT and others. and Jimin was NOT holding JK's hand- they just sort of hand-bumped. Like a hand shake. have t been on line today but expect a Tae arrival YouTube. I think they will be north of downtown LA. Malibu, maybe. There are studios there. And estates large enough to accommodate the guys. i have to admit that I had some fear or doubts, especially with all the solo success, that they would back out of a full reunion, but I now believe that this is truly what they have all wanted for years. Their next chapter is going to be transformational to K music-

I had forgotten that lollapalooza is this weekend. Hope you can fly to LA right after that and they'll all be together in the same place at the same time. Looking forward to at least one chaotic live session and it'll be interesting to hear what they're actually doing there. Maybe they'll even be able to catch a Jin show.

Maybe Tae will fly to LA from Paris. I expect he will. And doesn't Hobi have some time before he needs to be in Germany? I know he likes to rehearse a lot, but he must have some time to go to LA. poor Namjoon. Still breaking things. I love that he's still himself. And glad the other guys will be there soon. He did say he'd try another live with "members" so we can look forward to that- Tae. How can someone be so high up as an influencer when he just got out of the military? He is a god.

Maybe he'll get some good Namjooning in. I wonder why the other guys didn't come at the same time. I'd be a little miffed if I was him too, and wonder why he left even knowing they were not going to be coming. If you wanted to spend some more time resting in Korea, I wonder why he didn't. Perhaps there is business that needs taking care of in LA. But he's not the business end, so it seems strange. I'm gonna keep an eye on the airport cams to see if the guys follow him today. And Tae can do with a scarf what no other man can do. He really does like a scarf..

He'll be okay - he's got security. But he wasn't expecting to go alone- read the thread. I hope the other guys go soon, very soon. And the Blinks went banana over Hobi. Phones out everywherel And Tae is everywhere, looking better than he needs to... so here's some Jin, for balance -

You know he's trying to kill us, right? So much content from Tae today. Tae overload. (Can't believe Hobi went so unprotected to the Blackpink concert - there had to have been other protection nearby just for security...). And, yes, RM off to LA. I suspect Jimin, JK and Yoongi and maybe Hobi will go, then, together, soon. I know Hobi has to go to Germany but will probably go to the states first. And Jin won't really have free time when he's touring in the US, but if he has to go to BTS camp. I wonder ho they'll arrange that. I still thnk they should go to New Zealand at the end of August for the aurora....

That's probably true. Also, I'm sure there's a certain segment of fashion fans, male fashion fans, who are very excited about Tae's new look.. as I'm re-watching June 2 concert, I'm waiting for them to show Jimin and JK and Yoongi and reminded that the three of them drove out there together. It would not have been a short drive and it makes me happy that they are all still family. Plenty of time to talk on that drive.💜🫶

He was underfed some, but still looked great. I expect he will lose some of this muscle maass, but not all of it. And rge fact that Celine in fine with his look is great. MOst models are stick thin - he has an actual body. Time ot watch the re-stream. I can't believe I missed yesterday's because of figuring the times wrong, Bad me.

tae - and I missed his live (again - as soon I find out about it, it's over) but caught all of Jin. I think he's tired and needs to rest. He said his knees hurt. Lots of mention of feeling old - I think it's just getting used to the schedule. I kept commenting that he shoud rest but I'm sure he never saw any of them, And Tae - because we can't get enough (and I HATE screamers)

You, too, can look like this for $10000+. I'm happy he has Bogum with him, as well. HIs level of happy must be way up there - he's only be discharged a bit more than three weeks. Everything must feel great (except the scary airport stuff.) So aorry for Yeunjun. There's no mention of who the family member was but I expect the length of his absence will be an indication of how close the person was (like a parent or sibling would be a long period of grief, and if it's a cousin or even a grandparent, less time, He's young and will come back sooner than we might, but also has the experience of loss and knowing mortality is real. That, especially if his first time with it, changes you forever, I think. The show Hobi was on and it has not terrible subtitles - Going to go walk the dog and get her dinner and be ready for the replay of the first show....

He may have had to arrive close to his flight time, knowing that Tae was mobbed - TV stations were not notified. And he arrived at arrivals and took the escalator up. He might feel a bit daunted setting off on a tour on his own. At least he has some time between the Japanese cities. HIs brother (and family) and I'd hoped he'd come here, but clearly no time for that. He could come back here for a few days after Osaka, for a break. The Tae mob scene was insane. Wasn't it him who said he even missed the airport experiences while he was in the military? One of them did. Bet that's not the case anymore. I truly do not understand the mentality behind crushing other fans with your phone lifted up to catch - what? the top of his head? I bet he felt nothing but relief when they got into the security line. Hopefully those inconsiderate ARMY will be shamed on social media.

I wondered what the livestream Incheon watch of Tae was about. He'll maybe fly straight from Paris to the states. When I saw that they were waiting for just Tae, I wondered why he'd be flying alone. I would guess most, of not all, the members would lfy to the states at the same time. Maybe Jin's schedule would have him flying at a different time, but I can't think they'd all take separate flights to LA. Looking forward to seeing Tae doing some fashion stuff, though it's for the show, not a photo shoot. He'll still look fine.

They are very conscious of what is expected of them- and, hey, I think Jimin did get his tooth straightened.

Odd how they list some of the stuff Tae has in USD while others in won. They can use won all they want but I think over $38 is a bit stiff for a plushie keychain. A bit stiff for me, anyway. I actually sent a fan letter, (to BTS), noting that it was a silly request, asking any member to please demonstrate how to open a face mask. They are slippery and easy to tear or fold over on themselves. Just an instructional on unfolding it when you take it out of the package. I must say that Tae's fits his face better than any I've used but his face is probably bigger (?). Interesting, also, a facemask was one of the first things Hobi showed us after his discharge, when he was in California, saying that he needed to start taking better care of his skin as he is an idol. He didn't even crack a smile with that. Like facemasks are just part of an idol's job. And I guess it is. But I still have trouble unfolding them...

You know, no matter how much I see this, I still can't do the whole thing, or even parts... Happy for Namjoon....he's still valued as a fashion ambassador... I'm writing the same fan letter to all of the guys, suggesting New Zealand late in August to see the aurora - it would be perfect for them. And everyone is covering the return. This one is BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3355y3pkk6o

He'll still be there - "The executive and entrepreneur will be transitioning into an executive advisory role, where he will remain as a director of HYBE’s board of directors and senior advisor to HYBE’s CEO and chairman. Isaac Lee will take over his role as CEO of HYBE America." He has said he wants to spend more time with his family. Who knows... Hey, I want him somehow still involved because I still plan on playing the "Scooter card" with my daughter-in-law when BTS is in LA next year... Also - I have read a lot of tweets about the repeated use of "spring" by, mostly Tae, during the Live, leading me to believe that spring (rebirth?) could be their theme going into Chapter 2 (is this Chapter 3, really?) and/or the album will be out in spring....reminds me of JK trying his utmost during their acceptance speech (at the BBMA? Or something at the Grammy's?) to mention Chapter Two - so much so that he was dragged away from the microphone. Spring it is.

LIVE OT 7!!!!!!!

I would if I was going to be here but leave the 23rd or 24th. Back in October-

And now that I've seen the two posts on Instagram about this being their first live album ever, I need to have it! Sill me, thinking I'd be able to avoid anything "new" BTS. also -

It is- but since they've offered the video of the concerts, it almost feels like a money grab to me, but that's probably because I saw the concert live a couple of times and also the version offered by whoever offered it- Weverse? Disney? I am updating my computer right now so can't access actual info. (And, wow, it takes SO long to update an operating system - I had no idea I'd be in internet limbo for so long!) I guess I'm happy for those who wanted this album but it is one I won't feel I have to buy-

And the Korea Times had some nice stuff to say about Jin, too... it's so flattering.... https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250630/jin-of-bts-redefines-stardom-as-a-human-centered-asset-in-content-era