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I'll get off the VPN (but doesn't that mean my streams don't count in the US?) - maybe do Spotify on my phone (and who knows if that's a US or Korea thing) and can be full volume but the computer muted.... I just red a suggestion to start streaming a Jimin focused playlist on Spotify several hours before the new song -- which wpuld be now as it's two hours before the release I actually set my alarm. Off to the beach with the dog....two good clips:

A little too little a little too late. And saying that it doesn't reflect his views seems like a lie to me. It might have been a mistake, or inadvertently posted, but I'd guess reflects his true feelings. That employee owes an apology, too - to Jimin and to ARMY. I have my volume on both YouTube and Spotify at a minimum, but never muted. This 50% thing doesn't sound right - how would you stream two sites at the same time?

Good news for JK (if you all can keep your minds off Tae for a minute...even if you are remembering that he is a known cuddler).

The streaming guide for the first release from Jimin's new album. I actually wrote a response to thin because it's the first time I've ever read that the volume on YouTube needs to be at least at 50%. I know you can't have it on mute so I keep it really low so I can listen to other things or watch something while still streaming. No word on if it's the same for Spotify (that isn't on mute on my computer...). Also this says don't use a VPN - and I guess that when the song and MV debut tomorrow, I can do that, but I use my VPN so I can get to my Sling TV recordings and any news outlet. How much of this rings as truth for you guys?

As Yours is an OST sung by Jin, it probably just started getting a lot more interest with his re-emergence. It really is a lovely song, but there is no Jin MV or anytthinng with it.

If you've pre-saved the album on ITunes, it looks like yoou can't pre-order the song - but you can. Even though it says "album only", click on the song and it pops up as a pre-savable single (for a whopping $0.69. And, in spite of one of their executives being disrespectful about Jimin, Geffen did post about the album, well -- the first single we could order.

https://www.threads.net/@rpwprpwprpwp___________/post/C8omNnuPDeO/?xmt=AQGzrCPUFS5wchMtrXhG4sRPMhtX2tMtprDNZviFpcfARQ Actor Kim Woo Bin bought the building BigHit used as their first headquarters - cute bit of video in this.

OH, forgot that this showed up. So now I follow him-

Really? I remember small plushies going for the prices the keychains are now. I'll be in Seoul for four or five days in September and maybe all of these will be at Line Friends stores. Maybe. I have the keychain in my cart but haven't moved on it yet. Two not new but good posts: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8Rg1mFyfld/?igsh=aW50dW9kYmUwYm42

It isn't sold out on the US page but the headband is. How is something that is pre-order be sold out? Don't we presume that they get pre-orders and then have that many produced? They aren't even expecting to ship until September, surely they have time to add to their original production order. You know they'll offer all this again - I want the keychain (and maybe would have gone for the headband though I don't know why) butt actually am taken back with the prices. Aren't they super inflated from the last BT21 stuff? ( and keychain news- my RJ keychain piece came off and all I ever did with him is move him from the dresser to the pillows every morning. Wootteo is still whole...)

They haven't made any corrections on BBC. And the Jimin thing is bewildering. I got an email about the single - but I don't know if that's from US BTS or UMG. I think Geffen does the Japanese end of UMG, but the snub and insult is out there, so I'm not sure. Fortunately, Jimin has ARMY and his single will go ballistic

I replied to both the posts with a thank you. Evidently they are clueless. I hate that I can't get these except on Threads - I hope you guys can see them. Since threads is Meta, you'd think these would also be on Instagram... Jin - talking about his album at Festa 2022 -- https://www.threads.net/@rpwprpwprpwp___________/post/C8iu1_1vR4Y/?xmt=AQGziB4YL2ZP06-rKAHBqznCKWltqO4wmAS01t2meJ-pbg And Hobi records: (damn BBC reporter -) https://www.threads.net/@purple_lovetae07/post/C8kejwltdrJ/?xmt=AQGzxEyC7jIl-mBF5DVRJFVChOfIK9SGnJJbRRihP0UOAA

Okay - this article really made me mad, as it must make ARMY all over the UK mad. I'm happy for Seventeen and hope they do great, but I have no doubt that if BTS was active, they would be the first K-pop group there. They really make BTS seem minor in this story. I can'tt figure out how to write a letter to the editor so hoping @Whoopiewoop can write them. They've had over 40 million album sales, as a group. JK sold 2.5M on his own. Tae had over 2M with Layover. Face had nearly 2M. JitB had over 1M. D-Day sold more than 1M ON THE FIRST DAY OF RELEASE!!!!! Seven was the fastest song to hit a billion streams on Spotify (and not just K artists). It had the highest debut for a solo Korean act in the history of the UK singles chart..Does the BBC not know about their sell out at Wembley? (yes -- i'm worked up about this....) Seventeen is great and will do well at Glastonbury but does anyone think they'd be there is BTS hadn't paved the way? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn00npn4yl0o

Here's some unsurprising news....(I'll vote Joon,, though he hasn't even had an actual working group to lead lately...edited: it's one of those sites that you have to set up an account, etc...I hate that.) https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/bts-dominates-june-brand-rankings-days-after-jin-s-return-lim-young-woong-and-seventeen-trail-behind-101719044431554.html

Can you believe some people actually use them as keychains? RJ and Wootteo would get so dirty so fast!

I still can't find any of the Jin stuff on Weverse - I wonder what they are waiting for. Maybe for the minion stock to sell out -- Hobi seems to have bought a new place. The story says he actually signed for it years ago but I guess it wasn't completed. A really really nice location -- and not far from HYBE or Hannam Hill,, though not next door. This article says he owns additional properties in the are, so will this be where he lives? https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/06/btss-j-hope-reported-to-have-purchased-a-86-million-usd-penthouse-in-cash

And more merch - but not on the Weverse site yet, as far as I can tell.

A Hobi-Jin subunit would certainly have its own vibe. I can’t even picture it. But am ready.

I believe that every member goes out of their way to treat artists and staff (and probably even extras) really well. It's part of their attitude of gratitude, and their humility. Wow -- I'd love to just be an extra in one.

I don't think Gucci makes tennis shorts, but I'm sure Jin would do them justice. Images of Jin in proper tennis gear, so non-military, lobbying the ball back and forth. Mmmmm

I won’t believe it until we see Jin in something Gucci. Will they wait until his hair is a little longer! He looks pretty fine now, but I know he hopes to grow it out. And so happy he’s playing tennis, though it means he’s not where I am, fishing. Also- it is massively storming today here so not good for fishing or anything else. 💨💦☔️

I absolutely commented on this post -as did many other ARMY. There is one BTS. There will only ever be one BTS. it's insulting for them to think or say otherwise. And they have a big impact in film and tv already. And will continue to. I'm not sure what percentage of the GDP "entertainment" is for Korea, but it's really electronics and engineering where they lead. Did they not notice the impact of having just one member return from the military? (also - where is Jin? I hope he's taking a good vacation....)

Still super frustrated that Threads won't just open. This first one is cool but I don;t know if it's real. https://www.threads.net/@bighit_entbt/post/C8YoHT1tZOD/?xmt=AQGzfuypumtVVoPouyiCtZWwm9QqQ9RBwDosYuY_-9luDA https://www.threads.net/@viennesearmy77/post/C8YuAHGtmnA/?xmt=AQGzMExd5zpfohDJwUPz7V0a5Wm17npGrxTDbPbRJUaRpg

I'm sure Jin was more accommodating than HYBE -- but it was an absolute requirement to even enter the raffle - to agree to those terms. Not that I seem to be in danger of winning a raffle but I did wonder what I would do with my phone. When HYBE Insight was in the basement of the building, they were so strict that, before being allowed to exit, phones were wiped of all photos, including deleting the "deleted" files. Jimin's release schedule will, per usual, cause havoc with my streaming lists. But that's okay - I can't wait. And the future daughter-in-law will help, when the time comes. I've already prepared her for the "ask". That doesn't mean I'll get VIP or anything special, but it can't hurt to ask.

I'd guess they are all frozen. Alas, I doubt that Tucson will be considered a large enough market for them. I'm happy that TraderJoe's carries gimbap. Love the soundcheck videos -- I got really annoyed with fan cams of the concert as it was a strict requirement to enter that one have no device capable of taking photos or video, but there were clearly people who ignored that. I hope Hybe blackballs those few who were lucky enough to be one of the 4000 and still ignored the rules (easy to track down through their YouTube channels). Not as egregious as kissing Jin, but such aa violation.