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Wish they'd talk to us. I don't know what's up with JK; Jimin likely went to Busan to spend time with his family; Yoongi is understandably still a bit wary of haters. I'd love to hear all of them. A Jin Live would be welcome, too.... And I figured Yoongi had been cookin' all along.

This is encouraging -

Love Yeonjun's hair - and why haven't any TXT members done the "Killin it Girl" challenge? Fully expected to see at least one or two of them doing it. And Yeonjun would pick it up in three minutes. Article on BBC about the release from the military and the status of the industry - (and all the major US news outlets have posted about the members being done with the military but all fairly similar to each other -) https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg64xvxk4ro

I feel sad that Yoongi cannot feel complete joy with his discharge. It's very like him to not go Live immediately. In his own time. Hoping he can spend time with other members this weekend and soon. Scandals just don't diminish with any sort of haste. I think that's why so many suicides occur due to scandal. Hope he enjoys the weekend.

Too insane - there are no flights back until dawn and I can't leave Goguma that long. If I was in Seoul, I'd have tried. And Tae. My god. His shoulders are a challenge to Jin's I wonder what sort of weight it is he wants to lose and how he'll go about it. He's worked so hard at being buff I just don't think he'll ever be the slim model again (not complaining). Weverse Live lagged and lagged and was so frustrating. i wonder if they do the Lives from home, there are just more technical issues. And hoping Yoongi does one tomorrow but not counting on it. Jimin could do one. Or maybe Jin and Yoongi and Jimin. And Hobi. (and I guess tae, since he's in town...) No workd on JK returning but I think Namjoon is finished with his art trip so he may make a point of being home to officially greet his friend. I'd bet money on that...

Hasn't he mentioned this before, like years ago, before the military? He's like a place to house his collection, I know, but suspect he'd keep his favorites at home. I thought about entering the raffle for this one as there are only 250 people but would need to 1)but the set of albums SOON - though I could cancel since it's a pre-sale. and 2)leave Goguma for, I think, about 9 hours, She'd be okay since it's when she'd be sleeping anyway. Look at this recording time - is this common? It's the middle of the night [Pre-recording Participation Information] 1. Pre-recording Time : 1:00 AM, Sunday, June 22, 2025 (KST) 2. Number of Participants : 280 people (No waitlisted) 3. Participant Roll Call Time : Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:15 PM ~ 11:40 PM Numbers 1 ~ 280 4. Participant Roll Call Location : SBS Open Hall (442, Yangcheon-ro) It's very near Gimpo so I figured I could fly up in the evening and back after the recording, but I think this could be borderline insane.

Worth the 45 minutes to watch this. The guy who did it is great at explaining the court documents and it validates everything we always believed about mhj, And states that NJ have self-inflicted any loss of activity. They could have worked all along - they just didn't want to work with anyone but mhj. Petulant and ultimately pretty stupid. And @rockstaryuzu, Ive never said I was certain JK would go solo and leave BTS. It was just a fear spoken out loud. I do believe that every single member stated, during their solo activities, how much they missed the other members and how weird it was to be alone. Even JK - and he did have Jimin come join him. Hobi hasn't said he missed the members as much with this tour but god knows he had a huge crew, dance crew, he's been working with, some back to Neuron days. And always includes "J-Hope of BTS" when he introduces himself. I have no doubt that they all know, especially with 18 months to reflect on it, that BTS is the source of all their success including their solo successes. I'll just be disappointed if we have to wait longer to have a BTS release because of solo activities. It's enough that Hobi still has a few appearances and Jin a whole tour. He doesn't have any time in there for a break or a chance to go home., but I suspect that they have already started something. Love Namjoon Namjooning.

I guess the fact that it was something called "Jungkook Data" should give me pause. I'll withhold my distress until HYBE itself releases something. Ever since he said, in an interview, that he wanted to be a "global pop star", clearly as a solo, in the height of his Seven and Standing Next to You popularity (that hasn't diminished much). He did say, in the Monuments of the Stars that if BTS wanted him, he would be there. There is no question that each member could do a massive individual tour, but splitting up ARMY stans would eventually splinter the support. I'll try not to panic, but I will be beyond disappointed if they don't do something as BTS, start something, in the next couple of months.

Though not surprised, in spite of his apparent shyness, JK doing a solo tour is not what I was hoping for. Am I the only one who doesn;t like this?

Nothing could make him happier than a bike and art. Happy for Namjoon and cannot wait until Yoongi is out. (can't read the sasaeng news but it seems JK is in NY?) Love this post:

Oh, I feel in my heart that BTS will be back. OT7.. It's a question of when. And they've always had solo side gigs, even back in th era of mixtapes. I think I've read too many tweets by JK biases wanting him to go solo. I know he would not abandon BTS and his hyungs. It's interesting that there was nothig official about him goin to LA and may me posts from sasaengs and we should not pay attention. I wonder how the civil service discharge works. I guess we'll see. 3 days from now, here. And there couldn't be a more perfect fit for Namjoon than as an art ambassador. I bet he's thrilled. An article in the Korea Herald about the return: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10510445

It seemed to me that JK was very nervous about performing - and that's kind of why I thought Hobi showcased him. I think the group, as a group, are completely capable of producing something original in a couple of months. As I said, Yoongi has been able to write his entire military time and even Hobi, as busy as he has been with his tour and promotional, could easily have done some writing and talking with Jin and Yoongi after he returned from LA. JK going to LA,, however, is a huge concern for me as to his commitment to BTS as opposed to wanting to be a solo super star. Still believing that there will be a BTS something in the next couple of months. Even if JK works on a solo song doesn't mean that it wouldn't be something for a BTS tour. If they go back to their roots when they design a tour, I suspect that each member will, as they have before, be featured doing something solo. Only the Permission to Dance tour had them all performing every song. It would just make sense to return to the formula they used before, It allowed for showcasing as well as time for the others to get a little rest before the next group number. I very selfishly hope that JK does not abandon the promise he made to come back as BTS. They all want to perform; they all want to be on stage. I am going to hope he goes back to Korea for Yoongi's return. Who hasn't longed for a OT7 chaotic Live? I get that they all need time to decompress - though that's not what Jin or Hobi did. I really felt so high believing that BTS was back. Now I am concerned. How are they going to talk about their future direction and goals if they aren't all in the same place?

Sure looks like it. Who chose that belt buckle for him? I mean, it is accurate, but still... Okay - I have a probably totally unrealistic prediction: The last date for a release to be eligible to next years Grammys is Aug 30. We know the Grammys is BS but it mean something to the members, so I'm putting Auig 30 as the release date of their next single. Not a full album - that'll take many more months, but a single. Yoongi has had access to his studio his entire enlistment; Hobi's been out 8 or 9 months - and both he and Jin have spent time in LA with producers. Namjoon says he hasn't written anything while he's been enlisted and I tend to believe him on that. He's been depressed. And busy. But he is prolific and has plenty to write about. Just a prediction -

No way he could have done a LIve last night. How he was even standing is all about adrenaline. 6 days. 6 days until Yoongi is back with us.

I don;t know how he went so full out without more breaks. The stamina was amazing. So wanted him to say that the new beginning is BTS, but think that announcemnet is an after Yoongi is back thing. JK has been this shirtless - for 30 seconds in Black Swan. I don't hink this will be a regular thing in the future, mores the oity,

Like this one much better than the one he's been starting with the rest of the tour. Maybe he changed it out because of the heat. Probably why he's keeping his shirt open too, right?🔥. Hour and 45 minutes in and no BTS members but I remain hopeful. I've been shown how to hook the computer up to the big tv so wow-

I'm just going to add that nothing can top seeing all seven members last night, All seven. Yoongi. Mr Wooga squad. Mr depressed. Mr :i think i'll have a drink and post stuff i'll delete kater". I'm still not over seeing them

On Jeju and wishing I was still in Seoul. Following article makes me feel only a tiny bit guilty but also very smart to not wait at the back of the queue and taking it upon myself to just make a new friend while asking questions about "what line is this?" and just moving ahead there. I think if people hadn't shown up very early or were in the early ARMY zone winners, then they must have had a less than great experience. SO anxious to see who shows for tonights show - kind of hoping Tae sings and that there is some more BTS songs. https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10508959

They are back; coming back. I don't think it took long for the energy of ARMY and them all being together to convince them (even Tae - was he actually wondering if this is what he wants?) that their fears were unfounded and they have that future Yoongi talked about years ago being the really old guys still out performing, And, in spite if his depression, being with his hyungs mst be beneficiai for Joonie's mental heath

Well, I didn't get to go to the concert but watched from the hotel room after Festa - which was insane. Queues like not I've ever seen, ever. But I got my special gift - photocards and a bandana. And I FINALLY met @Whoopiewoop and @amylance1215. What a f-ing treat, though brief. Locating anyone in that zoo was a miracle, Just overwhelmed happy that all 7 were there and that three performed together. It was like Hobi knew JK needed it. And showcased him. And the Jamais Vu. The first time in three years that more than two have sung together. And this was public. It gave us a taste. They are back. They want to be back, Just beyond tears. MOre reports when I'm on Jeju. Long day. Hope the concert goers didn't get too cold in the bit of rain and temperature drops. Still just want to watch and rewatch the four together and the three performing, And I will, Hope returns for real.

So proud to be ARMY. The members seem a little surprised that we did wait for them. I wonder if they worried we would disappear. And now they will worry if their new music will be accepted and loved. What sort of reception wlll Yoongi get? Will all the members do a Live? (And I can't tell if Jimin had his tooth straightened,,,,) I did my pilgrimage to HYBE and it is still a zoo all around it. You could trip over people, there are so many. And the buses still. HOT outside today, too. And, finally, someone recognized my Nevermind cap! Of course, the Life Goes On t-shirt made me obvious. Oddly, this was on the elevator at my hotel. Met another ARMY fromn Chicago area and she's been ARMY longer than we have been and even had tickets for Map of the Soul. Seen every Chicago concert, including Lollapalooza. She has her whole non-ARMY family with her so suspect she has money to go to the concerts but was impressed that I have a friend going to London and another to Amsterdam. (But not this Hobi one - Global Interpark doesn't like her either...) I'm doubting, for now, Tae being on that Netflix show. Should be JK too, if it;'s Tae at all. And they are about to get really busy....

Almost makes you wish that Bam was able to act like a trained attack dog and would bite this woman. I made a point of NOT going anywhere near Itaewon or Hannam on my travels yesterday, though my subway stop was between them (to try to hike to Namsan Park). This is sweet - I LOVE Save Me, and the MV, especially because it's a single shot. And really crummy weather but they are great in it. (Also have a crush on PDogg - he's brilliant.)

WOW!!!! I also am a little - no, a lot - freaked out that they would send them so close to danger. No SK soldiers have been injured near the border, but our boys could have been targeted. On the other hand, they were certainly far away from the press and crazy sasaengs, so that was actually a good thing. No idea what ARMY zone is? @Whoopiewoop and @amylance1215 - a time and place at FESTA tomorrow?

He shot these when he was still in the military - not new stuff...

Hey, does anyone know what the "ARMY Zone" actually is? Are we lucky few going too be herded into a space for ....what? I'm happy to win anything (and it seems there will be a gift set of something) but I truly have no idea what this is. Also - I won't be able to get to FESTA on Friday until, probably 1ish. I have the final dentist appt on Friday - and they tried to change the time, to which I freaked out and said no - I had to be someplace and I also would not be around the 14th. The plan is to finish there, fly back to my room and change my shirt (because I'm afraid dental spatter will get on my HYBE shirt) and then head over (will be using that KTX-A express train from Seoul Station). Also, Global Interpark clearly has an issue with me. It says they have all the info they need and then say "failed" or "can't load" or something and kick me out without me ever getting into a queue. I wonder if there is even a remote chance of getting in to the concert just by going to the ticket counter and pleading my case. Anyone have an idea?