RM: Right People, Wrong Place: Interview #1 — Intro

Got our tickets for the December 7 viewing! Given how raw and honest and unfiltered Right Place, Wrong Person is, I just know this film is going to be a work of art.

SUGA — SUGA | Agust D Tour 'D-DAY': The Movie Main Trailer

GOT MY TICKET TO SEE THIS EPIC IN IMAX, I CAN'T FUCKING WAIT. 

SUGA — SUGA | Agust D Tour 'D-DAY': The Movie Main Poster

(Image source: BTS Weverse)

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...

IU — "Love Wins All" Official MV

I have never had this many tears run uncontrollably down my face from watching a music video. I went into this without any expectations, without reading any commentary or spoilers, and this ended up being the most beautifully heartbreaking short film I've ever seen. I don't listen to a lot of IU's music, but I've always appreciated her as a singer-songwriter and as an actress (Hotel del Luna remains one of my favourite K-dramas of all time), and this MV really showcases her impeccable skills at both. Her unexpectedly spectacular chemistry with V, who shows off his acting chops again after an 8-year hiatus since 2016's Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, also somehow surpasses the majority of couples I've watched in dramas. This is truly a 5-minute cinematic masterpiece, and if there was a category in the Academy Awards for music videos, this would undoubtedly win.

Jimin — Jimin's Production Diary Release Poster, Teaser, and Calendar

(Image source: BTS Weverse)

(Image source: BTS Weverse)

This was an unexpected but extremely pleasant surprise. It did seem like FACE didn't get a lot of behind-the-scenes footage like some of the other members' projects, so now we know why. Can't wait to watch it!

Jungkook — "Seven" Recording Film

"He's a huge star and he's had huge hits. He was so open and willing to try, like, so many people would just sing the song and then be like, 'Okay, I'm done, sounds great.' And he was just willing to go and go and go until it was right. He's not doing that for everyone else to hear, he's doing that for himself. He's doing that for himself because he knows he can get it better. He knows what he can do. He's a perfectionist." — Producer Andrew Watt

"I'm Korean, but I'd like to be the one and only singer who can cross back and forth between K-Pop and pop songs. I'm gonna conquer all genres… I will follow my own compass." — Jeon Jungkook

At the Theatre: Agust D | SUGA D-DAY Tour in Japan — Live Viewing

So, I went with Iris to watch the live viewing of the SUGA | Agust D D-DAY Tour in Japan in theatres this evening. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. The setlist was fucking amazing:

1. Haegeum
2. Daechwita
3. Agust D
4. Give it to Me
5. Trivia: Seesaw
6. SDL
7. People
8. People Pt. 2
9. Moonlight
10. Burn It
11. Interlude: Shadow
12. Cypher Pt. 3: Killer / Cypher 4 / UGH! / Ddaeng / HUH?!
13. Life Goes On
14. Snooze
15. Polar Night
16. Amygdala
17. D-Day
18. Intro: Nevermind
19. The Last

It was the perfect mix of old and new songs, of mellow and aggressive songs, of Agust D and Suga. It covered a myriad of moods: sadness, anger, frustration, comfort. Even the VCRs — which featured an intricate storyline of Agust D vs. Suga vs. Min Yoongi — were detailed, intriguing, and beautifully shot. I've always known Yoongi to be an incredible musician, performer, and artist, but he's overwhelmingly impressive as a solo artist. His raw emotion, aggression, sincerity, and lyrical power are nothing short of electrifying. 

Anyway. I have a massive crush on Yoongi now, so.

J-Hope in the Box Highlight: J-Hope's Daily Life

"The beginning of this project? It was before I even debuted. At least the name was already there. I had always wanted to try writing my own music and performing solo... It's not like I planned to do this, but it all happened like destiny. And this is where I am now."

Just finished watching J-Hope in the Box. Amazing to see Hobi's journey as an artist. Can't wait to see what he'll have in store for the Hope on the Street project.

J-Hope in the Box Main Trailer

YASSSSS! Just bought the VOD! Can't wait to watch the making of this masterpiece.

At the Theatre: BTS Yet to Come in Cinemas

Went to watch the final showing of BTS Yet to Come in Cinemas with Iris this afternoon!

BTS Yet to Come in Cinemas Poster

While the livestream was good (minus the lagging issues), watching this concert on the big screen with surround sound (my god, the live band was even more insane) and my fellow ARMY was nothing short of incredible. Everyone was respectful of each other, just singing along to the songs, cheering with the crowd, waving ARMY Bombs... It felt like coming home.

BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas

Yaaassss, just got my tickets! (You think I would ever miss the chance to watch BTS on the big screen?)

At the Theatre: BTS Permission to Dance: On Stage in Seoul — Live Viewing

Just came back from watching BTS' Permission to Dance: On Stage in Seoul at the theatre, and I am FLYING. 

Tonight's set list:

1. ON
2. Fire (Remix)
3. Dope
4. DNA
5. Blue & Grey
6. Black Swan
7. Blood Sweat & Tears
8. Fake Love
9. Life Goes On
10. Boy With Luv
11. Dynamite
12. Butter
13. Telepathy 
14. Outro: Wings
15. Stay
16. So What
17. Idol
18. Epilogue: Young Forever (ARMY Clapper Event)
19. Home
20. Anpanman
21. Go Go
22. Permission to Dance

It was so fucking good. The set list is pretty similar to the LA concerts except for some minor changes in the second half (I love that they decided to change up several songs for all three days in Seoul), but man, the energy is truly different when you're actually cheering with other ARMY and not just watching a livestream alone at home. (Ironic because they didn't allow any cheering at the actual concerts due to COVID regulations in Korea and had to provide them with clappers — it was a little awkward to say the least.) God, I can't wait until Vegas. (Where they allow as much live cheering as you want!)

Unboxing: BTS — Break the Silence: The Movie Poster Set

Opened up my final package from Korgou today, a purchase I almost forgot that I made: the poster set for BTS' Break the Silence: The Movie. I have the movie posters for their other documentary films, so you know, I had to.

BTS Break the Silence: The Movie Poster Set
BTS Break the Silence: The Movie Poster Set
Only problem now is, what do I take down to make room for these...?

Photolog 2020: Day 271 of 366

Finally went to watch Break the Silence with Ying this evening! Great documentary, as expected, with interesting interviews from each of the boys reflecting on who they really are versus their stage personas, along with plenty of behind-the-scenes footage of their Speak Yourself Tour last year. Only problem is, I left the theatre feeling bittersweet because the movie was such a beautiful and joyous walk down memory lane of the concerts I went to last year at MetLife Stadium, that it only served as a bitter reminder of their Map of the Soul Tour being cancelled this year. We did, however, make up for our melancholy by pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition of the upcoming BTS album, BE (!!!), to be released in November. The perfect birthday gift to myself, if I do say so.

Break the Silence: The Movie — Moving Poster

Tickets for international viewings of Break the Silence were released today! Ordered tickets for myself and Ying for an evening show on the Sunday. Glad they're taking precautions with the seating arrangements and sectioning off 1/2 of theatres here. (It is reserved seating in pairs only, in every other row.) I would've been really sad if I had missed watching this in the theatre 'cause I haven't missed a single BTS documentary yet. (In fact, I usually watch each movie twice. At least.)

Break the Silence: The Movie — Official Trailer #1

"They are the ones I've spent the most precious and brilliant moments of my life."  

I'm already crying. 😭😭😭

Break the Silence: The Movie

YES, THERE'S GONNA BE ANOTHER MOVIE! AND IT'S COMING TO CANADA ON SEPTEMBER 24! I don't know how theatres are going to operate here with COVID, but I WILL FIND A WAY TO WATCH THIS.

Break the Silence: Docu-Series Official Trailer

YASSSSSS, A NEW BTS DOCU-SERIES COMING OUT ON MAY 12! I AM SO FUCKING EXCITED.

Photolog 2019: Day 280 of 365

Trying to buy merch for the 'Love Yourself: Speak Yourself' The Final on Weply has become way too fucking frustrating with not being able to checkout, products getting sold out without any sort of notice, and then finally getting through checkout only to be issued a refund right away (which sucks because the money comes out of your account immediately, but refunds take days to actually get the money back), and now getting the "We are under maintenance" page every time I try to checkout. So I just ordered Bring the Soul on Weverse, and I am gonna cheer myself up with Bring the Soul: The Movie Commentary. Because BTS cures all negativity.

Photolog 2019: Day 240 of 365

Day off, which means I finally got to watch the first episode of BTS' new Bring the Soul: Docu-Series that was released yesterday. I'm really loving the overall tone and production of the series, and I like that they saved the more in-depth interviews for this project over the movie. I like that they're consistent with who they are, and keep it as raw and honest as they can. Can't wait for next week's episode.