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Hey, I am US ARMY. i'll get it, too - it''s only $1.29. I can do that for Yoongi. I am anxious for Hybe to release an official statement so we can read what happened at the police station without giving any clicks to those posting. But it is the weekend in Seoul so they might not want to say anything until their Monday. That would also kind of show that this is done and they are over all the press and harassment.

I am so happy to see this - so much better than trucks with banners telling Hybe to get Yoongi out of BTS. i don't know if he goes into his studio there on his days off or if he has one in his residence, but he'll at least hear about it. I hope he sees it (though the entrance to the parking is on the backside of the building-). Jin will see it and will tell him, I'm sure.

I feel like I should not even look on YouTube for the Yoongi news. In fact, I won't. I am curious how he appears and if he says anything but don't want to give clicks to the coverage. And still totally perplexed as to why he'd need o show up for an "interview" anyway. Do all drunk driving incidents require that? The K-media also gives BTS good comments -

Watching Are You Sure and I keep trying to figure out where they are. In episode 4, at 2:24 is a drone shot of Sanbangsan with Hwasun Beach on the other side. I stay on the first seen side with a back view of Sanbangsan from my window. I am still only part way through the episode (excitement with the convention speeches) and will guess otther spots when they go out on a boat and into the water. But the sushi place is not that far away, in Seogwipo. It's called Hachi and looks to be very pricey but I may splurge over Christmas. They have an Instagram page and just posted this - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-9NkXpPbCT/?igsh=MTBlb2d0NXcwZ2VtMg==

There are earplugs that are "decibel reducing" but don't impact enjoyment of the music. They are standard for high-decibel concerts. I have to say that screams of the girls behind us at the SoFi PtD concert were still stunningly painful, but probably would have been worse without the earplugs (recommended by my son and he wears them for all the stadium-type concerts he goes to -) Love the K-press getting punked. Why would BigHit want to tell them if and when Yoongi is showing up anywhere? Jin went back to his old unit - no mention of Jimin and JK, but I suspect that he was there to visit them primarily. Maybe a question to ask when he gets around to doing another Live....

MHJ has very deep pockets and every motivation to have others slander BTS members at her behest. I despise her. But, seriously, the military manpower administration has not taken action against Yoongi and its statements can be seen as almost supportive. I don't understand the Korean justice system so don't know how the ordinarily deal with DUIs but feel that they are treating him differently and more harshly than an average person. They must feel they have to be really thorough - but I still believe it will end with him having lost his license and paying a fine. Fingers crossed. We can also DM on Instagram and Twitter saying positive things about Jin but also requesting that, if they would like foreign visitors to keep traveling there, perhaps they can request decent and fair treatment of Yoongi....

I'm not sure why, but this made me feel good - The haters going after Yoongi (and I don't think tthese are media people putting up trucks) should be called out - and maybe Hybe can sue them, too. https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/08/yongsan-district-bureau-office-leaks-private-information-about-the-organizers-of-sugas-protest-trucks-to-opposing-complainers

I loved the Run Jin episode - he seems no different than how he's always been in competitions with the members on RunBTS episodes. Like a kid. And the boys at the school were all so respectful and not weird about having him there. And I'm not surprised that he went to a private school. The Lost Island show is kind of boring. I haven't watched the whole thing yet - I had to stop when they caught an octopus. It made me sad. And I wonder if the K-media would be doing this kind of hit job/smear campaign if it was, say, Jin. Or Jimin. It must seem easier to go after Yoongi because he's always been kind of a rebel.

May Hybe sue them all for slander. - Yes to Jin - And I HATE screamers! I can't believe that girls would scream in a movie theatre - it's not like the group is actually there. I hate them during concerts, too, as I am there to listen to the music.

I read a substack by someone who pointed out (K-Culture with Jae-Ha Kim) that Korean media is just pummeling Yoongi - very distressing. And someone suggesting that I-ARMY, that is all of us, write or DM Visit Korea and Visit Seoul letting them know that continued harassment of him will alter how the rest of the globe view Korea and impact our travel plans, etc.. I guess the city of Daegu is considering removing, covering up any Yoongi murals. And remember how the popular Korean actor was accused of drug use without evidence, humiliated and harassed, and ended up killing himself. Like some elements are nott going to be satisfied until they destroy him, destroy BTS. Scary. On a lighter note: 4th anniversary of the release of Dynamite - And some other nice stuff -

A little more on all that Jin has done in two months. (also - less than 2 months before Hobi is home....)

I've got to find a place that sells this stuff - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-u1KBdRWCg/

And they aren't the only news outlet correcting their inaccurate reporting and disparaging remarks about Yoongi. A little too little, a little too late. I suspect that Hybe, who undoubtedly know the truth of the incident, threatened to sue all of them. Slander is not taken lightly in Korea, and this has been a campaign of slander. I really don't understand all the haters. I'm ARMY but I don't post negative anything about any other artist. BTS has been hated on for a decade, like they can't do anything right but because they actually do, and are successful against all odds, are a huge target. I get that there are "antis" but you'd think the K-media would be proud of how BTS has opened up the world to Korea and Korean culture, and done so in such a positive and admirable way.

That's what the puppy grooming pic is from -- he must have shot this at the same time he did the variety show there. He won't be "live" but will watch anyway!

Kateye trained for so much longer than 100 days. And had Sondeuk. These 100 day wonders will disappear as quickly. I have a bunch of Jin posts - he has been busy. Be ready for Jin with puppies.

Appreciate suggestions - I had thought of The Astronaut as well but that was as far as I got. I am going to listen to so many! And about time for that 'less" than an apology to Yoongi. Hopefully, the furor will pass now.

Question: what BTS or solo song that is either in English or mostly English is slow enough and appropriate for up to two minutes of mother of the groom/groom dance at the wedding reception? I suppose it doesn't have to be in English if the pace is good. Doesn't have to be slow-slow.... I need to come up with a song and, of course, BTS.

I think the K-press is desperate for BTS content now that so many reports about Yoongi are being refuted (and I suspect that there will be some libel and defamation suits in the future from Hybe) - Korean Dispatch is absolutely OCD in covering airport arrivals and TXT would have been covered if they were home. I have no doubt that Jin would have done this but I'm with the ? on it. Cute video of very young, ridiculously flexible Hobi -

If Jin had run down Hallasan from top to bottom, he would have regretted it thoroughly that evening or the next morning. There is something worse with going downhill than up. Quads are pummeled. He'd have barely been able to walk. But i love his enthusiasm, just the same.

Poor Yoongi - he deserves multiple apologies, but even if he doesn't get them, maybe this is the start of the media cooldown - A couple of JK documentary announcement and one about Jin's new show - I wonder what the calculus us behind choosing to put something out in cinemas versus selling it on Weverse. Cinemas cost to rent and get a share of the profits, but it does make a bigger splash - but it's also a limited audience. There are only so many cinemas that will have it and dozens of countries that won't have it at all. I suspect it will eventually end up on Weverse -

I think knowing what JK is wearing under his clothes is more exciting that seeing what shoes Jin has on. Enjoying his new show.

What a sweetie. It's not like anyone can see the brand name on the t-shirt you're wearing under another shirt. I bet Gucci makes a comfy t-shirt. JK seems to wear his Calvin Kleins, but who know what they get to wear in the military.

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