To ARMY's Lil' Meow Meow, Bangtan's most savage rapper, one of the music industry's most talented producers, and my bias wrecker, happy 32nd birthday! Thank you for your words of comfort and wisdom, for always standing up for your rights, for always voicing your opinions, for speaking up on global issues and mental health, for your adorable gummy smiles, for being the ultimate softie even though you don't like showing it, and for writing some of my favourite songs of all time. Happy birthday, Min Yoongi a.k.a. Suga a.k.a. Agust D a.k.a. Min Suga Genius Jjang Jjang Man Boong Boong. I can't wait to see you again. 💜
Yoongi: "Are we allowed to eat things that are here? Do they give you popcorn or nachos if you ask? Can we ask for nachos? I haven't had dinner yet. Should we carry it in? Coke Zero for me… Nachos and a Coke Zero... Butter squid, too…"
Ah, as always, Yoongi asking the important questions.
Well, good thing my SUGA | Agust D Tour D-DAY The Original set arrived last night because I am still waiting to see Jungkook and Jimin's performances in full. (I had only bought the livestream for Day 3 of the Final, and they performed on Day 1 and 2.) Between the live viewing, the paid livestreams, and the movie, I've watched Yoongi perform during this tour at least 5 times now and I STILL have regrets of not going to see him live.
(You might be wondering how the hell I missed out on this tour since I've seen BTS on every single tour since the Love Yourself Tour in 2018. Both my friend Iris and I were on the waiting list for the pre-sale code, but when they finally released more tickets weeks later and I actually got a code, I had just came back from Japan. With the cost of the concert ticket — for which the best seats available were in the 200 sections — plus hotel and flight, I quite literally could not afford to go. BUT, I will not let myself be in that position again. I have set up a separate BTS concert fund. Because I am HELL-BENT on seeing them on their reunion tour.)
My BTS Global Official Fanclub ARMY Membership Merch Box #15 has arrived!
The BTS Global Official Fanclub added a Merch Pack Membership option in 2020, which includes four different merch boxes during the one-year membership period (e.g. one merch box per annual quarter) on top of the regular Membership perks. The price of the Merch Pack Membership is ₩175,000 ($150 USD) rather than the regular ₩25,000 ($23 USD). Shipping costs are not included, so if you order through Weverse Shop Global (e.g. you live outside of South Korea, Japan, or the US), the price can increase exponentially because Weverse Shop uses DHL (which also means there will be duties and taxes upon arrival). However, each merch box includes exclusive membership items that you cannot get anywhere else or at any other time, so you'll have to see if this is worth the value for yourself. For ARMY who are interested, the Merch Pack Membership can be purchased at any time through Weverse Shop.
BTS Global Official Fanclub — Merch Box #15 — SUGA | Agust D D-DAY Outer Box
BTS Global Official Fanclub — Merch Box #15 — SUGA | Agust D D-DAY Box (Inside)
The themes for last quarter and this quarter's merch boxes are based on the BTS members' solo projects. So far, we've had Jin's "Astronaut" (Merch Box #12), J-Hope's Jack in the Box (Merch Box #13), and Jimin's FACE (Merch Box #14). The theme for Merch Box #15 is Suga's Agust D D-DAY album, and it is comprised of three main components: a hand fan, an objet keyring, and a candle holder. These items have the same black/grey monochromatic design as Suga's D-DAY album.
BTS Global Official Fanclub — Merch Box #15 — SUGA | Agust D D-DAY Hand Fan and Objet Keyring
BTS Global Official Fanclub — Merch Box #15 — SUGA | Agust D D-DAY Hand Fan with Objet Keyring
BTS Global Official Fanclub — Merch Box #15 — SUGA | Agust D D-DAY Candle Holder with Objet Keyring
The hand fan's design features the same graphic motifs from the Agust D D-DAY album. It is made with polyethylene and bamboo to avoid tearing and breakage, and comes with a protective black logo pouch. The fan has a small metal ring at the base to attach a keyring or other accessory. The candle holder is made of black steel and was "designed to capture the distinctive Eastern mood of the D-DAY album theme." It has a hook at the bottom of the removable component to hang a keyring or other accessory. This box also comes with an "objet keyring," which features a flame icon made of zinc alloy with a silk string tassel attached. This keyring can be attached to either the candle holder or the hand fan for "decorative flair."
BTS Global Official Fanclub — Merch Box #15 — Suga Photocard + Photo Frame
Lastly, we have the obligatory photocard — of course, Merch Box #15 comes with Suga's — and a purple plastic photocard frame that looks like a little book. Each of the individual member Merch Boxes should include the same kind of photocard frame with a different word on the back. On the back of this frame is the word, "Even," so put together in order with the photo frames from Merch Box #12, #13, and #14, the sentence currently says, "When we're together even." Once all seven members' boxes are received, these frames will be a complete series of "books," and then we should also get the complete message on the back of the frames.
Out of all the individual member Merch Boxes so far, this is the most decorative — that is to say, the least functional. (Ironic, since I think Suga is someone who prioritizes practicality, but I digress.) This is not a bad thing, as some people prefer form over function and vice versa, and it's nice to get a variety of different items in these boxes. Personally, I love having a mix of both functional and decorative items. I've already integrated both the hand fan and the candle holder into my apartment's decor, and I gotta say, they do add a touch of sophistication to the space.
(On that note, I've been back home for a week now and just getting back into the swing of things. Spent the first three days back unpacking, cleaning, doing way too much laundry, and getting over jet lag. Going back to work has been especially exhausting — I already need another vacation — so this movie will feel particularly rewarding to watch in theatres.)
I remember watching the live viewing of his concert in Japan in the theatre and he was sick as a dog and still fucking killed it. Sorry, but his Western counterparts could never. (Also, Suga has always been my bias wrecker but like, I find him SUPER FUCKING ATTRACTIVE during this Agust D era? Like, more than ever?)
To ARMY's Lil' Meow Meow, Bangtan's most savage rapper, and one of the music industry's most talented producers, happy 31st birthday! Thank you for your words of comfort and wisdom, for always standing up for your rights, for always voicing your opinions, for speaking up on global issues and mental health, for your adorable gummy smiles, and for being the ultimate softie even though you don't like showing it. And thank you for writing some of my favourite songs of all time. Happy birthday, Min Yoongi a.k.a. Suga a.k.a. Agust D a.k.a. Min Suga Genius Jjang Jjang Man Boong Boong a.k.a. my bias wrecker. 💜
Oooooh, something to look forward to when I get back from Asia! I was so disappointed that I missed the livestreams for Day 1 and 2 of Suga's D-DAY: THE FINAL; I bought the livestream for Day 3, which I don't regret because WOW, WHAT A FINALE, but I do regret not being able to watch his collab stages with Jungkook and Jimin. However, it looks like the movie will include the "special performances by the guest artists" AND it'll be on IMAX screens so we can experience the magic all over again and on GIGANTIC, HIGH-DEF SCREENS IN THEATRES! I think it goes without saying that I will be attending. At least one of the viewings. Maybe more, if I can fit it in my schedule...
A real, raw, and honest conversation between two best friends. The perfect ending to this first season of Suchwita. Thank you, Min Yoongi, for giving us such an amazing platform to learn more about you and such a diverse spectrum of people. Suchwita has really been a highlight of my life for the past year. I truly, truly, truly hope for more seasons to come.
My Korean worlds are colliding (especially because I just re-watched Shooting Stars for the 3rd time.) This might be one of the most unexpected yet harmonious friendships I've ever seen. I WOULD KILL TO BE APART OF THIS GROUP.
Yonghwa: "When I was living with the members, we'd talk about BTS, saying, "Hey, isn't there something different about them?" So I got curious since we were promoting at the same time. I got really curious about you guys. So i just went up to you and asked, 'What do you do on days off?' And you said, 'We write songs.'"
Yoongi: "'We work.'"
Yonghwa: "'We work.' Younger artists don't usually say that. Usually, it's something like, 'The agency doesn't give us days off…' or 'We can't go out to hang out.' 90% of answers are like that. But you guys… I just knew you'd make it big. So I figured I should get closer to you."
Yoongi: "Being hot can't last forever."
Yonghwa: "Right, right."
Yoongi: "And that's true. Because the career of a singer is shorter than you think. That's why when singers quit, they go into acting or do something else. I always think about it. BTS is so hot and doing great right now, but I know it won't last forever."
Outside of the Suchwita episodes with the other BTS members, I think this might be the funniest and most entertaining episode so far. I'm not that familiar with CNBLUE, but Jung Yonghwa is JOKES. (And also really, really good-looking.)
"I think that if it weren't for the fans who watched over me and liked me, I would've quit a long time ago. But about two years ago, I started thinking I wanted to grow old with the fans I have. I might not get any new fans, I might not be as hot as I used to be, but I want to grow old with the people who were with me in my 20s."
This is why BTS is my forever artist. I found them when I was 30 and these are the people that I spent all of my 30s with, so it may sound silly, but I genuinely think this is why I love this decade so much more than my 20s. I totally understand IU's sentiment of wishing her 20s would be over soon. Your 20s are for growing up and your 30s are for finally feeling comfortable with who you've become. And on that note, I genuinely love Suga and IU's relationship. The ease, comfort, and banter between these two friends is an absolute pleasure to listen to. I sincerely hope they'll have more collaborations together in the future.
I am really fucking sad. Not in a way that makes me want to cry all the time, but in a way that makes me feel empty. With Namjoon and Tae enlisting yesterday and Jimin and Jungkook enlisting today, they're all really gone. For the first time in 7 years, I don't have my constant source of happiness and comfort anymore. All I ask is that my babies stay healthy and return safely. We will be here waiting for you in 2025.
Okay, this might be a weird thing to say, but Kim Nam-gil seems like the type of boss who you'd strive to work for because of his hard work, ethics, and honesty, but then accidentally fall in love with because he's just such a genuinely good person who's simultaneously handsome and a little dorky. (Actually, now I can see why he and Jin are such good friends.)
"You only get to live once. I should be able to do what I want instead of cutting one thing out of my life to be included in something else. I decided to re-define what I do."
I see why Uhm Jung-hwa is considered to be one of the most influential people in the Korean entertainment industry. This woman has been in it for 30 years and continues to reinvent herself. She has an optimistic, humble attitude, and it makes her such a perfect role model for all the juniors in the industry. What an inspirational conversation.
Jungkook: "Without my aspirations to improve myself, I'm basically a dead man."
Yoongi: "Didn't you used to say that about passion?"
Jungkook: "... It's more or less the same thing..."
Yoongi: "Sometimes, when I hear you singing live, it's like you're on autotune. It just happened at some point."
Jungkook: "At some point? I think it was during 'Dynamite.'"
Yoongi: "Yes, that's it!"
Jungkook: "That was when I improved a lot."
Yoongi: "Yeah, like you broke through. That's what I thought."
Jungkook: "I'm making a new breakthrough again these days."
Yoongi: "Sure, you have to keep changing and try new genres."
Jungkook: "Right, right."
Yoongi: "We're not artists that do just one genre. When we can do various genres."
Jungkook: "I really like being able to do that."
Yoongi: "It's our weapon, our strongest weapon."
Jungkook: "I keep thinking about how fun it'll be when we're back together again and perform."
Yoongi: "When we do, we'll devour the whole world."
Jungkook: "I think this period in my life is the golden time for me."
Yoongi: "Nah, you'll have more times that are golden."
Jungkook: "I'm just saying, 'Seven' did so well so I don't want to miss out on this golden period in my life. That's what I wanted to capture in my album."
Yoongi: "In my opinion, two or three more times like this will come."
Jungkook: "I have to work for that. I have to work harder for that to happen."
Yoongi: "Also, as soon as I saw that album cover, I thought, 'He's a true pop star!'
Jungkook: "Yes!"
Yoongi: "We finally have an Asian pop star!"
Okay, I've been listening to GOLDEN on repeat since it was released yesterday and it's absolutely true what Yoongi said — the ability to do different genres really is BTS' strongest weapon. All 11 tracks on GOLDEN are totally different genres and Jungkook uses a huge range of vocal styles on each one — and he always sounds flawless. Jungkook's vocal ability has always astounded me; he never sounds out of place or awkward on any track he's ever been on, and he is absolutely BTS' main vocalist for a reason. As I predicted, "Standing Next to You," "Yes or No," "Hate You," and "Shot Glass of Tears" are the standouts for me, but there's not a single skippable song on this album — which is actually rare for me on a full album. At this point, it would surprise me if Jungkook didn't get at least one Album of the Year award.
Denise, '86 liner. Chinese-Canadian, born, raised, and still based in the Greater Toronto Area. Professional make-up artist turned office manager. Introvert with brilliant extrovert skills. BTS ARMY since 2016, OT7, Jungkook and Jimin biased. BTS and BT21 merch collector, amateur foodie, skincare fiend, mascara connoisseur, shopaholic, teetotaler, Scorpio, avid The Sims 4 player, K-drama addict, and Potterhead since 1997. Penchant for live concerts, collecting figures, dining out, building LEGO, and food photography.
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Playlist (July 2024)
Bishop Briggs - The Way I Do
Etiquette - Attention Seeker
Foxes - Feet Don't Fail Me Now
J-Hope - Killin' It Girl (Solo Version)
Jin - Don't Say You Love Me
Jin (feat. Yena) - Loser
Jin - Nothing Without Your Love
Jin - With the Clouds
Kero Kero Bonito - The Princess and the Clock
Lexi Jayde - Newbury Park
Lucy Dacus - Hot & Heavy
May-a - Apricots
Naomi August - Next to You
Nothing, Nowhere - Dead2me
Nothing, Nowhere - Electric Heartbreak
Nothing, Nowhere - The Heart Mechanic
Nothing, Nowhere - You
NewDad - Change My Mind
Nine One One - Who
Osei the Seventh - Cafe Deluxe
Paramore - Sanity (Demo)
Samia - Fit N Full
Santigold (feat. Trouble Andrew) - I'm a Lady
Sara Kays - Remember That Night?
Sara Kays (feat. Cavetown) - Struck by Lightning
Small Black - Despicable Dogs (Washed Out Remix)
Stalking Gia (feat. Blackbear) - Miracles
Tablo x RM - Stop the Rain
The Beaches - Takes One to Know One
The Girls - Schools for Fools
Tomorrow x Together - Surfing in the Moonlight
Troye Sivan - Lucky Strike
Voka Gentle - Peculiar Form of Sleep
Yumi Zouma - Astral Projection
