Unboxing: BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2

So, I finally got around to unboxing Version 2 of the BTS Island: In the SEOM BTS Island Figures. I pre-ordered them last October (yes, six months ago) and they were officially released this February, but I got them shipped to my Korean forwarding address and didn't end up shipping them out until a couple weeks ago, so here we are.

BTS Island: In the SEOM is BTS' match-3 mobile game that was released in June 2022, and the characters — which are based on the 7 members of BTS, obviously — are sickeningly adorable, so it was only a matter of time before merchandise for it was released. If you're a BTS figure collector, then you'll know that the first version of the BTS Island: In the SEOM figures came as a set which could be displayed separately or together on an "island base." This second version features the 7 member characters on separate bases, like the TinyTAN figures.

BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — Outer Boxes

All the figures come packaged in purple boxes with clear cellophane windows in the front. Each member has his own distinct box with his name and his character illustration on the front. Each figure comes with a matching stand with the name of the respective member on the base and a sticker background each to decorate the stand. The figures measure 5.5cm to 7.7cm tall, and are made of PVC and ABS plastics. Each figure retails for ₩27,000 or $21.24 USD on Weverse Shop Global (and, as of this post, the majority of them are shockingly still available for purchase!).

BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — RM in "Wild Flower," Jin in "The Astronaut," and Suga in "Haegeum"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — J-Hope in "On the Street," Jimin in "Like Crazy," V in "Slow Dancing," and Jungkook in "Seven"

So, instead of one cohesive theme, Version 2 of the BTS Island Figures actually features each member with their solo work. More specifically, each member's title track music video from a solo project:

• RM in "Wild Flower" (Indigo)
• Jin in "The Astronaut" (The Astronaut)
• Suga in "Haegeum" (D-DAY)
• J-Hope in "On the Street" (Hope on the Street)
• Jimin in "Like Crazy" (FACE)
• V in "Slow Dancing" (Layover)
• Jungkook in "Seven" (Golden)

BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — RM in "Wild Flower"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — Jin in "The Astronaut"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — Suga in "Haegeum"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — J-Hope in "On the Street"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — Jimin in "Like Crazy"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — V in "Slow Dancing"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — Jungkook in "Seven"
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2(Top row, left to right: RM in "Wild Flower," Jin in "The Astronaut," and Suga in "Haegeum"Bottom row, left to right: J-Hope in "On the Street," Jimin in "Like Crazy," and Jungkook in "Seven")
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures V2 — Coupon Code Photocards(Top row, left to right: RM in "Wild Flower," Jin in "The Astronaut," and Suga in "Haegeum"Bottom row, left to right: J-Hope in "On the Street," Jimin in "Like Crazy," and Jungkook in "Seven")

As usual, the attention to detail in their individual hairstyles, outfits, and even background stickers is impeccable. I'm glad that HYBE decided to create figures with a totally different theme than their other figure collections (e.g. TinyTAN, Funko, Banpresto, etc.), which have a lot of overlap (for example, they've done "Dynamite" and "Butter" across all toy brands). These particular figures for BTS Island: In the SEOM actually mark the first series of figures that feature BTS' solo work — a cute acknowledgement of this second chapter of BTS while they're in the military. Can't wait to see what they come up with for Version 3!

Unboxing: BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures

When BTS Island: In the SEOM was first released, I said, "JUST RELEASE MERCH ALREADY SO I CAN REALLY GO BROKE." Well, it finally happened because my BTS Island Figures have arrived!

BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures

Obviously, the set comes with 7 figures for each BTS member. Each figure comes with a little stand so they can be displayed as standalone characters, but the set includes the same in-game island base (with separate palm tree inserts) that the figures can be inserted into. Each BTS figure is dressed in the same starting outfits and hairstyles that you see in the game, which are based on the "Butter" music video. 

BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures with Island Base
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figures with Island Base
BTS Island: In the SEOM — BTS Island Figure Set Coupon Photocard (Jungkook)

They are as sickeningly adorable as I imagined they would be.

(And in case you're wondering, I'm currently on Level 1857. 😁)

BTS Island: In the SEOM — "Our Island (Prod. by SUGA of BTS)" Official MV

9 days since the release of BTS Island: In the SEOM. I'm on level 171, it's replaced all my other match 3 games, and I've already spent $50 on in-store purchases because the paid decoration options are too damn cute to resist. JUST RELEASE MERCH ALREADY SO I CAN REALLY GO BROKE.

BTS Universe Story: 花樣年華 'Map of the Soul'

I'm not a huge gamer, but I am READY for this to drop. Whereas we play BTS World as BTS' manager to get through different levels of their careers, it looks like we get to control the destiny of all seven of them in BTS Universe Story (set in the Bangtan Universe, of course, wherein Jin has to time travel to save the other six boys). BTS World is cute and fun, but this looks EPIC. 

Photolog 2019: Day 264 of 365

First official day of my staycation. Thus, The Sims 4. I'll be MIA for the next 12 hours or so. K, bye.