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Is anyone else having issues with the Weverse page? No matter what I click (artist, media, live), I just get the feed. If I go to notifications and click on, say, RM's recent post, it'll take me to that post - but if I am on the main page and click anything (not counting notifications - nothing but feed. Edit: ditto for TXT. WTF?

RM did say, regarding his next project, that it may be something that comes out before, or maybe, after the military. There was never assurance it would come out first. I know that prospect of him leaving, all of them leaving and being gone for such a long time, and for them - not seeing each other - is not happy. And when I think Jimin - I just think that they had all said, up front, that there would be a solo project and then enlistment. Face is certainly Jimin's project - even with Yoongi telling him he should put out more and maybe tour, I'm sure every one of them would like to tour, but time is the enemy with that. The timing on RM (and Jimin) may be set so they can at least attend the Seoul Agust D shows. I think even if he announced today, he would still have 6 weeks (?). I know that Hobi won't be able to go because his 100 days is July 27 when he can get vacation. Does anyone know enough about the military process to know if there are always new recruitment training dates? Hobi will be shipped out to someplace else after the five weeks - with a five week basic training expectation, maybe they have a new class come in to the training centers every six weeks... It is just sad - (also - I got the second moderna bivalent booster and the guy giving the injection asked if I had plans for Friday, meaning today, so I have a suspicion I'm going to feel really crummy soon. The arm already really hurts -)

My thoughts, exactly. He'll be going next - and Jimin. This made me cry. Growing up is hard - especially in the sort of hyper-active surreal bubble he's been in. Alll of them. And Samsung should be SO happy to have Yoongi. Even in In the Soop and any other show, he always shows the "product" and has a goofy smile. LIke he knows he's supposed to promote it and just takes it seriously, yet not.

I think he looks less than enthusiastic...

Damn.

Are they sending it to his home or to the office? Either way, so NOT okay. Who does this kind of stuff? Like JK can't take care of himself, especially when it's ordering food. And his building likely does have security but the people at the door may just be letting him know there is a delivery, not actually letting a delivery person in. And he's building his own house in Iteawon. I guess he tore down a building and is building a 3 or 4 story house with 2 additional underground floors.. And we haven't seen Bam lately. And even if we did, he'd have to be trained as a guard dog to guard. Dobies are not naturally vicious at all. He's trained to pee on his pad and go to "house" and some other regular dog-training thingI hope lots of ARMY (in addition to me) are posting the #NoDynamicPricing on Twitter - and on Weverse. If Bang wants ARMY to let them jnow when they are screwing up, we need to let them know. I do not for a minute believe this was a decision made m=by any of the members. It os sop the opposite of BTS (and the original BigHit). BTS made more money in their concerts last year (with 7 and streaming) than any other Korean act - and more than most anywhere on an individual concert $$$. I knew we hadn't seen this platinum stuff for BTS concerts. They may not be generating quite as much money with a couple of members now in the military, but, wow, those same members should have a say in what their fans have to pay. TXT probably doesn't have the kind of clout required to influence decisions made by management, but the BTS members do. So, any message I send regarding this, I include RM and the group as a whole. Also, I am mostly back. It's going to take a few days for my brain to catch up with my body -

This would definitely mean that no return in 2025 unless it's the last month of the year. And I'll believe it when I see it. They clearly don't need to wait a full three months between releases. 6 weeks seems to work fine for max sales and streams.

So many tweets on Yoongi's appearance on Fallon. I'll watch what YouTube has to offer and then post anything that got missed. So many 6 second clip clips - very annoying. OK- YouTube doesn't have the little clips -sorry for so many-

No BTS - but don't all Asians look alike? Evidently whoever posted the NOT Jimin pic seems to think so. I'm actually a little surprised but, the truth is, the "gala" is not to showcase different brands. If Jimin showed up in Dior, he'd look like a spectator.

Chris got me tickets (3 tickets) for this on my birthday weekend - but I may not be able to get anyone to watch the dogs - anyone want to come to Tucson for three days? (Also plans on going up into the mountains for the weekend....I'm a little annoyed he waiting this long to make any kind of plan because it's hard to find a dog sitter for a holiday weekend this late_ AND GREAT PICs (I also follow you on Facebook so see them there, too) https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/bts-exhibition-proof-los-angeles-k-pop-10th-anniversary

Some tweets -

Looking for pics of Jimin if he went to the Met Gala and found this. WTH? https://www.wionews.com/photos/met-gala-2023-red-carpet-live-alia-bhatt-nicole-kidman-jimin-arrive-for-fashions-biggest-night-587972

I do just love Jimin for showing up for his member's shows and being supportive. It reminds me of Hobi always showing up for MV shoots. They are the best of brothers. I haven't read if Jimin is even going to be at the Met Gala (when Valentino Min Yoongi could go...).

You think Jimin is going to stay in the country for three more days to do that? That would be sweet - but Yoongi is not going to be in NY. I think Jimin will go back to Korea. Maybe he'll show up for a different country. I kind of thought maybe RM would go to LA to see him, but they all can wait until he's back in Seoul. Can't wait to watch that live subbed.

God knows I love Jungkook and he probably did go to the LV show on Hobi's behalf - but nobody does LV like Hobi. ()

Of course he was. So supportive,always. And a new LV ad (wow - I wish Hobi could go to the Met Gala -)

I'd be reasonably sure that Yoongi was always aware of the stage edge. He is not an adrenaline junkie, but rehearsed SO much for this. I love that Jimin added a note on the guitar. Still wondering if they saw each other, but I guess they must have. Haven't checked Twitter yet today. This is sweet, though I am just a tiny bit concerned that Yoongi may not be missing the members as much as Hobi did. But he just started this tour and he will be missing them, and be exhausted, in a little while. It's a tough schedule, especially for a one man show.

I think the Twitter photos I've seen (and a few short videos) make that stadium look a lot bigger than I expected it to be. We were thinking "small venue" but it didn't look small to me. And I wonder (without having a chance to test this out) if outdoor venues don't hurt ears with the high decibel screaming as an enclosed venue. I hate screaming. Can't wait for the pictures from our representatives at last night's show. And I wonder if Jimin and Yoongi will see each other while they are both in NY. Still no word on the Met Gala? Interesting article about Jin (I miss Jin): https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/04/a-korean-career-center-professor-gives-an-interesting-analysis-of-btss-jin-personality

I am so jealous - but have some more Jimin pics from Tiffany's and also a Jimmy Fallon bit. And Yoongi's post concert post This one is half backwards but works. And - Yoongi's official post following the concert -

I'm in a hurry to get the dog out and haven't had a chance to look through here yet this morning but wanted to post these two - the soundcheck siinging along and the setlist -

And I have TXT tickets for May 28 in LA. MOA is just young and new and not well organized. There are so many ways to get BTS info, and ticket sell/buy/trade. Not so MOA.

I'd so go to this - but won't be in Korea until the 14th, maybe the 15th. I'd leave earlier and go, but there's only so much time I'm willing to be away from the dogs. Tempting, however.

Thanks for the Interpark info. It worked, and with little time to spare. I went for the Sunday, sitting VIP - mostly because I don't want to stand and also I think that Sunday will be the day I get back to Seoul from Jeju (different trip). Yoongi is bound to do a BTS song or two. He wrote so many of them. Dimple, maybe. Blood Sweat and Tears? I love Anpanman. One of the Cyphers - rap BTS.

You are correct. I was wrong - ,must have looked at the wrong year. And yes to Hobi - we didn't get anything but official photos from Jin's unit. Kind of makes me sad and angry. Speaking of angry - does one have to be a Korean resident to apply for a ticket raffle for the Seoul concerts? [Only Foreigners Residing in Korea can apply for this ticket] but @amylance1215 was able to register for Busan.... I will probably be in Korea that weekend - and likely returning to Seoul on the 25th. I want to enter the raffle!!! (Why does Interpark dislike foreigners?) On a lighter side: