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And the story in Teen Vogue ( the MV is closing in on 10M views already!) I was a teen once...

Such a different vibe than Smeraldo and amazing choreography. Jimin was part of the writing and producing team on everything except Who. I love it -- but am annoyed with iTunes for not letting me purchase the song on it's own. A couple of Jimin short comments. I guess Genie is a Korean app? And I know Silvia sleeps - I shared a room with her in Vegas. But I'd be completely wiped out with her hours...

I want to out there that I am not completely convinced that Silvia actually sleeps at all. Just a few minutes away- and then a revamp of Spotify, YouTube and Amazon playlist. That should be good for, what? Another month before something else springs up to delight us.

A couple of these seem like two of the ones @ralucutzagy posted - maybe just a variance ( or pieces of the same interview...) - but the first one is about how watching the premiere of the MV counts towards ultimate stream numbers... I was worried if I'd be home but we had a horrific thunderstorm that kept us from going to the beach this morning, but it's about passed so we can go and be back in time!

Waiting until they have time for a photo shoot? But they don't have to. Bewildering. It's like we all know he is wearing Gucci so they don't feel a need? Love the lawsuits against MHJ, but feel so sorry for those girls. They seem to be doing great in spite of the chaos - I hope they can get some emotional help so they won'tt feel betrayed and can move on with their career - Only a few hours until Jimin's album!

The dates are actually the same - since Japan is 16 hours ahead of LA. I'd guess that there will be limited attendance and a couple of performances in LA - maybe all groups in specific categories so that if one of them wins, they can get a trophy there. But one of the problems with that is that groups or individuals are often nominated for multiple awards. And the timing just sucks. Let's say they start kind of early in Japan, like 3 in the afternoon. That's 11 pm the night before in LA.. That's late for a start and earlier than 3 in the afternoon is early for Japan. And that show runs long. So many problems. I totally understand wanting to appeal to the US audience, but Asian fans aren't going to want to have their show hijacked.

It looks like it's being held in two places - and I should think Japan will be the primary location. Maybe there will be some performances from LA (a whopping 16 hours time difference - totally strange time for performers: either middle of the night or middle of the night --). That Alo company seems to only be yoga - but curious that they are following them. Did Jimin record Who for Jimmy Fallon when he appeared for his promotion for Face? I feel that there will be a recording shot long after that, but, who knows? Reminder of how funny the members can be when together: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9i5d83tNRx/

Well, there goes the Coldplay thought. I wonder what it is he has planned for soon. How did he arrive at ICN 20 hours after doing a live? Or 19 hours after ending a live? it''s a 12+ hour flight. There are only 3 non-stop flights a day. So he did that live in the afternoon in Paris, quickly got to the airport and flew home. Wow. (and how did all those fans know he'd be at the airport? Did he say anything during the live? This getting no calls or notifications after 10 pm cost me getting to see his live live....oh, well. Welcome home, Jin,, and feel free to come to Jeju for some fishing...

So, when is Gucci going to formally announce that Jin is their global ambassador?

There''s more! to that conversation -- https://x.com/nightstar1201/status/1812795610292220411

This is so fun -- his laugh at the giant croissant. His selfie - wow, he looks so genuinely happy. He's posted them on Instagram

Wait --I am not responding to my own post - why is it I can't delete a post once I've started it? Anyway - I am wondering what Jin has next. No reports, just our speculation that he'll do something with Coldplay, but he may have so much on his plate that he may just fly back to Seoul. I'd love for him to perform with Coldplay but I don't think there's been time for them to do a new collaboration. But I don't know. (car problems dealt with but cost me half of two days that were not totally rainy...) I hope he posts that selfie he took. I want to see it but also know Hobi and Namjoon - and maybe other members - will make comments.

So love that "boy'. And happy he got such an amazing reception. One of those posts has a guy who must be one of the few people Jin could say "do you know BTS?" and have them not know. Still haven't had time to look at everything because the car needs to be looked at (nightmare scenario to be in a country where you don't know the language but need a mechanic ) I saw enough to see his chief bodyguard guy taking video of Jin, on Jin's phone I suspect. Love that.

There are lots of YouTube posts to watch (now that I am up and when I get back from walking Goguma on the beach..). He definitely was given a premier bit to run/walk. The Insta post from his brother is just the nicest thing he's ever posted (and also one of the only things he's ever posted that refers to his famous brother at all, over years.) I am hoping he'll do a Live, but not holding my breath -- he has to still be dealing with jet lag. This is a non BTS but fun diversion....

You just have to know he'd have cried the whole way back to Seoul (he was in a car with Jimin and he's certainly seen Jimin, though we don't know how much of their interaction on the base was relaxed.) I hope they all don't change as much as Jin has not changed.

Several Korean TV stations will be live streaming it- check YouTube. KBS, Dispatch, SBS. It’s possible that Bangtan TV will show it but surprised that they haven’t said they would. Edit: the latest info has him starting at the Louvre at 8:20, not 8:30 CEST And Hanbok is traditional and nothing to do with comfort women-

I hope this news gets to Namjoon -

Jin does his torch relay starting at the Louvre, about

Both things I read said 8:30 pm KST so 1;30 Paris?

Jin does his torch relay starting at the Louvre, makes it 1:30 in the afternoon on the 17th in Paris.

Can't he visit Tannie when he's on breaks? Maybe because his parents live too far away? His father used to make that trip back and forth in a day just to spend an hour or so with Tae. I would think they'd go into Seoul with Yeontan and stay at his condo. Still, it's not the same as having your pup with you all the time (and, yes, I miss my two while I'm on Jeju. This is the longest I've ever been before and I won't do it this long again...) Looking forward to JK and Jimin? Seems that there are "guest" appearances -

Why do I think I’m not going to be able to find this anywhere? ARMYs in the wild @Whoopiewoop- always a treat and I am surprised it’s as rare as it seems. I wear my purple “Nevermind” cap most days on Jeju (wind- otherwise a bucket hat) that’s from Jimin’s dad’s cafe. Any Korean ARMY, I think, would know it. But maybe ARMY are so ubiquitous here that it is not special. I’ve certainly seen lots of BT21 keychains but stay silent because the ARMY are Korean and my language skills here are pitiful. Finding one in the wild anywhere else is brilliant. (I’d never keep my plushies in the car, though. The crazy hot sun would alter their colors (and the dogs might mistake them for toys-)

No rest for ARMY -- something we had zero idea was coming -

Seriously - I’ve always wondered how WWH was so badly styled. And have to say that his transformation from military guy to idol happened over night. This is who he is and I’m so happy to have him back.

That's what I've been saying!!!! The t-shirt not Gucci (see other thread).. He had Gucci on for his cousin's wedding, I believe, and there was a post where he's wearing Gucci shoes. Who would think....hmm, I need a new backpack. Gucci! Because they are known for their hiking gear. I do love that he always has his character keychains on his stuff.