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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.

Or have an extended tome to save money. Has anyone gone for the "jelly" only rental concerts? I went ahead with the necessary # of jelly, but mostly because I'm out of free fan letters and need one jelly to send a new one. Less than $11 for all three concerts, I just need to pick a 7 day window when I can watch.. Also: everyone's favorite, Scooter, is resigning as an artist manager but we haven't lost him altogether - he'll stay on as "chief executive of entertainment company HYBE America". This is okay with me because the future daughter-in-law is a friend of him and I'll meet him at their wedding. Still planning on playing the "Scooter card" in 2025, if possible. Jimin they all dropped so many hints of their upcoming solo work. It's teasing enough to make me go back and watch all the member visits on Suchwita. Jin is really the only member who wouldn't have had time to get anything "in the can" before he had to enlist. I think we can look at September for him, giving Jimin a couple of months to rule the charts. And Hobi back in four months!

A bit more Cartier Tae news (and I wish the Threads posts just posted like twitter does.) My guess is that they have have some "understanding". https://www.threads.net/@purple_lovetae07/post/C8T79QbtevA/?xmt=AQGzgVBd6dl0-F-pO2AvFx7dNq4ulc7nKs3CY-_gb8tbcg Hobi is out i exactly four months. Some designer house is going to snap him up immediately (my guess is Versace) - and I know he'll go for it because it really shouldn't take a ton of time. He'll be wanting to get back to his music. And who knows about Gucci. Clearly they want Jin but I think they have something going with TXT right now. And Jin needs maybe a month for his hair to grow out enough for "glamour' shots. It'll be an adjustment for him going from military to idol mentality, though he's clearly already conscious of it (and I thought he looked great, swollen from crying eyes and all-)

Well, I wouldn't have noticed this - mirror image. https://www.threads.net/@purple_lovetae07/post/C8TVe7soqCF/?xmt=AQGz7SDFEDMrbdcXleNC3N13vzH5vp_a3QtdA2uQ4WYStA

I’d say she’s beyond terrible. But he must be pleased someone is covering Jimin- Tiffany nails his jewelry appeal, although I personally think of him as a complete human being. We all have traits from the full gender spectrum. As beautiful as Jimin can be, he always seems fully male to me. (And now I’m breathing a little harder….)

I hope not but that's just me. And interesting - what US entities are slandering BTS?

Cartier making their intentions clear a full year before they would even be able to take a single photo of Tae wearing anything Cartier. (And it certainly looked like Gucci is courting Jin.) Also -- Yoongi.

I love that they say they are collaborating with Wootteo. Wootteo is not an actual person. It's like saying a company is collaborating with Chimmy. The members were the creators of the BT21 and Wootteo. There is some partial ownership by Line Friends but BTS still seem to have at least some ownership of their own created characters, so Jin must have had a say in this. Makes me laugh.

What an idiot! So improper. She was beyond lucky to be a hug winner. Maybe she couldn’t help herself, but restraint is what all the members hope for in ARMY. I guess the fact that it was only one in 1000 is good. I should have had her spot- I’d never assault Jin. He must have been a little freaked out.

https://www.threads.net/@purple_lovetae07/post/C8L6jb2NrAy/?xmt=AQGz-KwVSMXaAvONv7MitDdjJYHjZTuDeYpD2zbDriOcDg and https://www.threads.net/@bts_senior_army/post/C8KCHu_JIyg/?xmt=AQGzJApyweT2QEySfLW5pKpsa4xwKhJg90S6ymUu40zlzw I was sorry to not get into Seoul for any Festa activities, and I especially wanted to see the huge inflatable RJ, but wouldn't have been able to get there while it was still open. It all closed at 9. But I am fine with missing the massive crowds. Last year, it is estimated 400,000 people attended all or parts -- I did spend time at it but that's just too many people for me.

In regards to the letters- agree on the interpretations. Jungkook is going to miss Jin especially. He even gave him a little butt slap at the gathering outside the base, and I bet that wouldn’t have been okay IN the base, as Jin was a senior officer. I love that Tae is slipping away to do some dance moves (hope Jimin is staying dancer-flexible) but it is no surprise at all that JK is having a tough time. They all love to perform (and seeing Jin SO happy with ARMY showed that) but none of the 7 like to sing like JK does. He never didn’t sing. And really was into doing his Lives and singing there, too. Jin will be conscious of how JK is doing and will probably make a point of texting him and messaging him and arranging to see him. He has always looked after his youngest hyung. And TXT wanted a world tour. They are getting some breaks and it’ll be the same show that they have been doing so I don’t think they will be working on new material for that, though working on new for later. I really hope they do get a In the Soop kind of deal in the next six months.

Oh, look, you can rent what you could also have bought. But only with "jelly" and I thought they'd gotten rid of jelly... https://x.com/weverseofficial/status/1801479752169230434?s=43

I am almost over jetlag and so sorry I wasn't able to stay in Seoul a full day - but I did get to watch the livestream live. A couple of posts, but wanted to know if anyone else noticed the burn on JK''s left arm? And the cardboard placard that Jin wore was specifically to honor the sensitivity of female ARMY hugging him - guess he would have felt it wrong to have all those breasts hugging him (he is SO honorable). And the handshakes were for Muslim fans. Wow, I wish I'd gotten a hug. I read that friends outside were hugging the lucky ones to try and catch a scent of Jin. If you haven't seen his relatively short concert, try and find it. Just as he rode off on a bicycle in the Astronaut MV, he rode into the stadium on a bicycle. I was so impressed with his voice and dancing. I bet JK taught him the Seven choreo. And this is absolutely amazing - like the universe is in tune with us. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8K4EHepykc/?igsh=aW1wMG12ZHVmMTBx

!!!!!!!! That's after Hobi is back, too. And global announcements of Jin. I am so proud to be ARMY. He is just as sweet and sincere and lovable. And WWH, even if he doesn't see it. Off to Jeju - have to prepare some questions for the live!

And not only is this such an amazingly sweet family photo, only Jin is wearing military gear. I hope, because it's clear that they all did get a leave, even if a short one, that they had a long dinner together. Even if Yoongi didn't get the day off -- he lives in Seoul. I rewatched the Suchwita with Jin and Jin pointed out that they would see each other throughout the military time because they live about five minutes apart. That will mean, I hope, that Jin won't be going into friend-withdrawal. OK -- i need to go to bed.

I fly free standby IF a seat is open -- which is the big deal with United tending to fill their flights up. I wouldn;t have gotten on the direct flight to Seoul. They make me crazy. The biggest plus with Osaka is that they don't upgrade regular passengers so standbys -me - can get first class. It was all day traveling and I got to the hotel too late to make the food fest and the giant RJ. Boo. Going to Jeju tomorrow so will miss anything happening here. Just catching up with all the posting and will watch the JIN live as I go to sleep. It just make me cry tto see how much Jimin misses Tae. And their genuine love and concern for each other. I hope the coming year goes quickly.

Osaka bound! In first class! RJ made it happen.

OK - so, as oof now (and everyone needs to cross fingers), I'll be getting to Seoul via Osaka tomorrow. Well,, today. I can get four hours of sleep max. Seoul flights crazy full. But, God willing, I''ll be in Seoul by earl evening the 12th. Plan to check into my hotel and then head out to see giant RJ. i have to go to Jeju on the 13th bit mmaybe can catch any early celebrations. So excited, I''ll take lots of pics of all the Jin stuff. Prayers for Osake11!!

I read this on several separately sourced tweets/threads. It is totally in their character to do this. I doubt we'll get an actual photo of the 7 of them - I'd say il's not allowed but then we've seen pics of Tae and RM. Maybe they have to be in uniform? But only if in public? They could meet at one of members place ay Hannam Hill. Very private. Or Hybe. It will be very emotional, I'm sure. But in character. They truly are family. Hope we get more updates on that. How and when I get to Korea is up to seat availability, but may well be there the evening of the 12th,, in which case I'll try to go see giant RJ. Mostly, I just need to get on a flight. Fingers crossed.