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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

OK - another flurry of tweets, including one of Tae, and I can;t find the one of JK trying to stash his raincoat in his tiny bag - probably ended up in Jimin's. Tae Pretty sure they all arrived in the same vehicle.... at least JK and Yoongi did. The Naver article (may have posted this yesterday-) https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/109/0005339449

OK - my flurry of tweets from tonight's concert. Yoongi, Jimin and Jungkook all arrived at the same time, and left at the same time (Jimin and JK in the same car). I think that Yoongi and Jimin purposely dressed similarly to confuse people. Shirt types, beanies, etc,. These are not in time order. I'd love a Live , but not expecting one tonight because Jin must be exhausted, again. But someone will, soon. And Yoongi appeared in public - life is whole again. oops - more https://www.instagram.com/p/DLgZT_WBEn0/?img_index=3&igsh=MW5pYnl2aWtvdWRrbQ%3D%3D

He's back!!!! And they are having so much fun. Lots of posts on X of him smiling- he looks so cute with little short bangs. (I'll post after the concert because the computer is giving me Jin-😬💜

About to hook the computer to the TV - can't wait. OK - I can wait, it's 6 minutes. Damn - not much time to do the dishes....

What is this? Was there some official announcement of this? I don't think so - doubting this... https://www.threads.com/@bts.bighitsoffiicial/post/DLcbNFQspnV?xmt=AQF03rWgM8gdsGTyJOdf2FLpJrL0OWpYBLxzYeZLaGsaZQ

I have a bunch of stuff - (all the parents were there) but the best is this one: https://www.threads.com/@so___far.away/post/DLcteNIThnc?xmt=AQF0TGRPga_Cak3moSLhe_QnbN6HKgrkBOVv7dG68Io4ZA and access to the naver review - https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdul2NTyUq/?img_index=11&igsh=emM4eW5kb3MyZDg5 others: https://www.threads.com/@thv_first/post/DLdirWtSi51?xmt=AQF0F5JxrmG8DpYJB7XODxfPSAIxxvn4PHrN6WuodOnYtw https://www.threads.com/@so___far.away/post/DLcdv-6TFxE?xmt=AQF0vFd5SWp0a63GobmVHaaZaABZRCbAmuJ-_Tjpqg0YYQ https://bsky.app/profile/dailyseokjin.bsky.social/post/3lsp7vvwmn22t clips from the concert - https://www.instagram.com/hipkr_/p/DLcdp_gyuFy/?img_index=1 And a new Yoongi story (I so hope he goes to tonights show)

But the layout on Interpark and the sections and the seating was like the stadium, including partal view seats. Weverse needs to coordinate with Interpark better. Seriously, people did not get the tickets or seats they thought they bought on Interpark... but I wasn;t there so it doesn;t matter anymore to she who could not get a ticket. Naver liked it - https://bsky.app/profile/dailyseokjin.bsky.social/post/3lsob6dxhys2z https://bsky.app/profile/dailyseokjin.bsky.social/post/3lsob6lxyyc2z https://bsky.app/profile/dailyseokjin.bsky.social/post/3lsob6u4a522z

Wow!!! So different than Hobi. (So different than any of the other members-) but so so Jin. And I'm so happy for him that three members came (RM straight off a flight.) and the parents, too? So supportive. Will the other three come tomorrow? Is really like to see Yoongi out there. as i meant "tier"- Not year or whatever autocorrect went with. I would have been disappointed if I had to sit on the ground level if I'd gotten a tier seat... Silvia (who my phone just autocorrected to Alicia-) and i think Jin just threw himself in head first and really, just recently, has realized he's as good as everyone has said he is. He never would have believed he could carry a 2+ hour show, with NO breaks, on his own/ amazing. He must be exhausted

Alao - I won't be able to post at all because I'm hooking my computer up to the tv so I can watch on the big screen! I suppose I can check my phone but will have to have the spell broken - so during those breaks.... i'm editing this because my phone won't let me post a new post, but I was wondering why it is not in the stadium and on a flat field. If I had bought a ticket for the first year or the second year, I would be really bummed out that I was on the ground many many many sections away. Curious, the stadium is right next to this. I was looking for tickets on the first year or the second year and I would be pissed if I was on the flat ground.

The rain has stopped and is expected to stay stopped - so all good. But the seats will be wet. I'd be happy with one. The rainjackets are so Jin - I wonder if he provided them. Little more than an hour. I'm trying to make sure I have anything else I need to get done finished up. Goguma will need to go out later, but I'll choose one of those "videos, Jin off stage" moments....

RM just posted on Instagram a pic of the screen on his Korean Air flight (who are featuring BTS stuff all month) so he's either home now or will be. It does my heart good to know that all the members will be here to support Jin. I appreciate it but I'm certain it means the world to Jin.

Well, that explains it. I should check on the Weverse store though I balk at the shipping costs. Posting but hoping he's back in Seoul for Jin. Haven't seen any airport arrivals but haven't checked either. (some doubling up here - and then Yoongi post at the end -)

And I couldn't find Wootteo at the LIne Friends stores. You'd think he'd be available. Or maybe he's just so popular, he's sold out.

So casual! Latest is that the storms will stop before tonights concert and happen tomorrow morning and then stop. It's going to be humid! I think Jin set up tents for ARMY to wait in line. Also - I haven't listened to this, though she's a good source of info, but the title says what we all thought anyway - so I hope ARMY boycotts it. And I doubt HYBE or BigHit will have had early access but if it's got a lot of negativity, they could sue to stop it's distribution. And it has become increasingly awful and embarrassing and scary to be from the US,