Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes
Afternoona Army is a podcast for adult fans of BTS, hosted by four women who share their thoughts and thirst for the group. The show covers BTS news, music, and cultural impact in a safe, welcoming space for grown-up ARMY. New listeners are encouraged to join as the hosts explore all things Bangtan. The podcast also has a sister show about K-dramas called Afternoona Delight.
Episodes
BTS Uncensored: Arirang Tour Recap
We made it, ya'll. Your hosts Megan & Lia saw BTS PTD Las Vegas in 2022...and here we are 4 years, and 3,402 experiences later, catching them again on the Arirang Tour. Join us for an unscripted, unedited, uncensored chat about life, Stanford, Bay 2 Breakers, the universe, and Park Jimin's braids.DJ Spin That Shit!And remember--keep listening to Arirang top to bottom on your favorite
BTS Arirang Tour Kicks Off and Hot Ones Heats Up
BTS Arirang World Tour is officially here! BTS kicked off the Arirang World Tour last night in Goyang, South Korea, and from the opening number it was clear: this comeback is everything ARMY has been waiting for (and yes, water is wet — boy was there water). BTS also stopped by Hot Ones to take on the wings of death, and let's be real… did the final two standing surprise anyone? After yea
BTS IS BACK: ARIRANG
BTS is back baby. And guess what? Your Afternoona Army co-hosts have no notes. This is a 10/10 no skips album for us. Dive in as we record at 5am immediately following the Netflix Comeback Concert (and coming full circle from our other recording immediately post Yet To Come Busan). We get into Jimin's extensions, Namjoon's BDE, Jin's confidence, Hobi's swag, Jungkook's Golden Maknae, V's
What is Your Love Song?
What is Your Love Song? Join Megan and Lia for a short and sweet chat about BTS's "What is Your Love Song" promotions in February.Spotify: What is Your Love SongBTS Ramps Up Comeback Anticipation with "What is Your Love Song" InstallationsAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for mo
Arirang: BTS Comes Back
Happy Tour Ticketing week! Millions of ARMY across the globe are preparing to do digital battle for a chance to see BTS in concert for the first time in years. Did you register for presale? Are you hydrated? Are you have BTS stress dreams? Join hosts as we discuss the fun and the fervor around this cultural reset. Plus, BTS has introduced the name of their new album (Arirang, out March 20
Tang, Ddaeng
Friends in Bangtan...Well, we've made it. Half the world is already in 2026, and your hosts today (Lia and Megan) are almost there. 2026 = BTS Year. For many ARMY, it will be our first big OT7 comeback. It's time to start adjusting eyes and blinking around at this new purple-hued world. Join us for a quick recap on the most famous cat reveal in history (3 cats hard launched this month), a
Hyung Will Do It: Jin's Encore
THE Kim Seokjin held Run Jin encore performances at Incheon Munhak Main Stadium on October 31 and November 2nd. Join Lia, Megan and new addition to the team Becky as we dive into the unique blend of heart and humor that only Jin can deliver. Shout out to the special guest performances from J-Hope, Jungkook, Jimin and V (who even held it down wearing a backpack). Are your family and friend
7 Minutes in Heaven: 5 Minutes on Each BTS Member With Divine Hot Takes
Join Lia and Megan as we do 5 minutes (yep, we brought out the timers—Not Today, procrastination!) of hot takes on each member. What have they been up to? What might be Yet to Come? From Dior to medical centers, from CK to Celine...and of course comeback. This episode is pure Dynamite, so get ready to Run with us.Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD chan
Before You Hit Share: ARMY Ethics in the Digital Age
In this episode, we discuss some challenges ARMY faces: How do we verify information before sharing? What are our responsibilities when it comes to rumors and mistranslations? We explore the balance between fan enthusiasm and respecting artist boundaries, and tackle uncomfortable questions about shipping and solo stanning.Afternoona Army is on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to A
BTS Is Back: From Korea, With Love
BTS is BACK. Join the Afternoona Army as we dive into the whirlwind that was June—from the emotional highs of Festa and military releases to the Hope on the Stage Encore "Hipples" and the pure joy of Run Jin. Some of your hosts were actually in Korea during all the chaos, so get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, real-time reactions, and all the feelings that came with witnessing this i
The Park Jimin Litmus Test
BTS is back! And with that comes a little refresher on fan etiquette for all future events. Let's behave as the kind of ARMY that are never going to warrant a disappointed look from Park Jimin--m'kay?NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly
Festa 2022 Re-Do
Join Lia, Megan, Alison, and Tonya (patching in from Osaka) as we discuss our time in the "way back machine" rewatching BTS enter Chapter Two in June 2022. Yep, that's right. We watched the Festa 2022 dinner to examine all the Easter Eggs and Hot Takes from the day and see how it lands at the threshold to June 2025. Our main takeaway: Promises made, promises kept. Apobango. NEW! Afternoon
H-O-T-T-O-G-O: Jay Can Take Us Hot To Go! Mona Lisa, Baepsae to Bed!
Join Megan, Tonya, and Alison for a Deep Dive on HOPE ON THE STAGE Chicago and Oakland. Thoughts on the red leather, the flirtations, the dancing and of course being in the front row of the Baepsae Zone.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarter
Checking In: Derailed by Jung Hoseok and Hope On The Stage
Our February episode is coming out, uh, nearly in mid-March. I can't say the dog ate my homework but Jung Hoseok did eat it on Hope on The Stage: Seoul and has taken all our sanity the last two weeks. Join us as we prepare for a Hope-filled Spring.
Hoseoque Magnifique: J-Hope Takes Paris
Join Megan and Tonya for grills, galas, and ginormous croissants -- in other words, all things Hoseoqué in Paris!Afternoona Army is on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.Sign Up for
Right Person, Wrong Place
A look at the "making of" documentary of one of the most acclaimed albums of 2024... Kim Namjoon's album: Right Person, Wrong Place. Stick around for a BTS game...who would you nominate to sing another member's solo song?NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invi
Happy: The Joy of Being a Jin-ius
Kim Seokjin...the oldest BTS member, the first to go into the military, and the last to release a solo album. Happy is here and join Alison, Tonya, Lia and Megan as we vibe on the songs, revel in the uptick in lives, and discuss how BTS content helps counterweight the horrors. Get a copy of the reader hereNEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoon
Hobi's Home!!!!!!!
Hobi is Home! J-Hope finished is military service and Tonya, Alison, Megan, and Lia are ready to celebrate. And if having Hoba back isn't blessings enough--Jin is releasing his first album "Happy." The wait has been long (none of the members' enlistments are flying by) but our patience is is paying off.Show note: J-Hope Military Dischargehttps://youtu.be/Gf0bEYEt2NU?si=j0_LHUiYc8ayD39MJ-H
Mercury in Shibal: Guess We Are Talking About Scooters
In this episode, we unpack our reactions to the evolving story about Suga's scooter incident as it stood on the day of recording, August 13, 2024. We discuss the misinformation frenzy we see online from K-media versus the relatively bland media response in the mainstream U.S. press. We also share the emotions we are experiencing as devoted fans and try to offer some comfort to our fellow
Jimin and Joy
July really feels like it's for the J's: Jimin, Jin and Joy. Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we dive into what's been going on in Bangtan from the release of MUSE to the upcoming "Are You Sure" to Jin's trip to Paris. And we ask the question...what's been bringing you joy in the fandom?Show notes:Muse: Smeraldo Garden Marching Band:https://youtu.be/LIER2z3DBe8?si=7kOc06otFQsIIrQqMiniMoni Mu
Festa 2024 Hot Takes
2024 Festa -- not sure what ya'll had on your bingo card but we did not have Kim Seokjin doling out free hugs to 1,000 fans. From mukbang to Super Tuna, group photos (with Yunki) and bedazzled jorts and saxophones--your Afternoona Army friends have you covered (as broad as V's shoulders). Show Notes:Article from The Guardian:https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/jin-bts-k-
RM Exposed: From Nuts to Groin We Break Down "Right Place, Wrong Person"
RM of BTS just released his jaw-dropping, experimental alternative album, Right Place, Wrong Person. Join us as we begin to unpack our early impressions of this new musical direction, our favorite tracks, the symbolism and music videos, the storytelling and catharsis, and what this means for the future of BTS and K-Pop.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get acces
Afternoona Army Uncensored
Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we unburden ourselves on everything from RM's comeback to Jin's return (NEXT MONTH, THAT'S RIGHT NEXXXXXT MONTH). And even throw in some this or that's for extra fan girl fun. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quar
It's Getting HOTS In Here
We could talk about other things besides the release of J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STREET album and documentary...but why would you want us to do that? Join Tonya, Megan, Alison, and Lia as we react to and analyze this groundbreaking solo release--and try (and probably fail)--to predict Hobi's next moves.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army'
It's Hope On The Street Time
J-Hopes six-part docuseries, 'Hope on the Street', premiered on Wednesday (March 27) on Amazon Prime. Saddle up with Afternoona Army to ride through what we can expect in this deep dive as well as hopes and dreams for the direction of the series. Whatever J-Hope has in store will be well-planned and amazingly executed...like everything he does. No we aren't biased ;)Show notes:Follow us o
"Ask Me Anything" Afternoona Army
Afternoona Army gets into allllllll the nitty-gritty by doing an uncensored AMA (Ask Me Anything) on BTS, biases, and surviving (and thriving) within this wild ARMY life. Show notes: Jk and V PTDLVhttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KS7PoB/Proof announced https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KSqSoS/Hobi paloozahttps://youtu.be/6ak5yOmj8W8?si=5wgbYbnnyyfjk7KNDimple Outfitshttps://youtu.be/MjvtVbU4Hm0?si=83
Sounds Like A Cult: K:POP...Valid or Hmmm?
Join Alison, Tonya, and Lexi as they deep dive an episode of Sounds Like A Cult: K-pop to discuss how it resonates with their experiences of BTS and ARMY life. Are we all drinking Kool-aid? NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live suppo
Love Wins All
Join Megan, Tonya, Lia and Resident "V" bias Becky for a candid snack around IU's Love Wins All (featuring BTS Kim Taehyung). We explore some of the fan theories, some critique, and explore the director's stated intentions. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive i
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star (Episodes 1 and 2)
Happy 2024! Afternoona Army is here to dive into BTS Monuments/Beyond the Stars (Episodes 1-2). Journeying through Bangtan's ten-year career, highlighting their highs and lows in a series of never before seen footage and interviews.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and r
Jungkook, BTS, and Popcast Cashing In On Lazy K-Pop Takes
At the beginning of December, Popcast, a NYT music podcast featuring host Jon Caramanica (NYT music critic) and special guest Kara, positioned themselves as the "grown ups" in the room up against gremlin Stans to discuss how uh... (checks notes) Butter and Golden are a sign of a great decline.This was a click bait power grab...so right back at ya! Alison, Lia and Megan are here to say "if
Enlistment Bombshell
This is Big Hit Music. 5 little words that have struck terror into the hearts of Army since Fall 2022. We've said a temporary goodbye to Jin, J-Hope, Suga...and now it's time to farewell the final four. Were you surprised to learn it would be a mass exodus? Are you grappling with your Bangtan-free months. Relieved to catch up on content (maybe--lots coming). Sad? Proud? All of the above?
JK is Golden: Jungkook's Solo Album Debut
Jungkook has dropped his solo album, Golden, and according to Afternoona Army...pop has a new king. We cover everything from 3D to Shot Glass Full of Tears and apparent musical influences, his whirlwind promo and how/why the team seems focused on promoting him to the west. Let's party, party, yeah!NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's
Halloween Special: Wild World of Fan Fic
Happy Halloween! Your intrepid hosts (Alison, Tonya, Megan and Lia) decided to brave the wilds of fan fic and see what lurks in the woods. We read fic with shapeshifters, a walk through the omegaverse, alternate universes and grim reapers. No shaming, just exploring where fantasy and fandom can lead...with a side detour to get thinky over implications of AI. Please be warned there is tal
Talking About 3D: Did We Drink The Potion?
Join Megan, Lia, Alison and Tonya as we wrestle with Jungkook’s latest bop, the good, the bad and the questionable. Did we drink the potion? As always we ask the tough questions and challenge ourselves to think and thirst all in one episode. So grab your champagne and confetti and let's get in motion.Golden pre orderhttps://shop.bts-official.us/pages/jung-kook-golden3D videos all includin
BTS Uncensored Roundup: Thinky and Thirsty Takes
Unedited and unscripted chat about everything from Layover (still not over the music videos or the hair) to Enlistment (sob) and everything in between as Bangtail keeps us on our toes.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support gro
Virgo Season: Layover Release, plus Jungkook and RM Birthdays
Happy Virgo Season, and boy has it come in force. We have Layover with ALL THE MUSIC VIDOES and jazzy pop vibes. We have Jungkook turning 26. We have RM turning 29. So much to celebrate in Bangtan world right now...so strap on your best party wear and get down with Alison, Megan and Lia. Show Notes:Read V’s interview with Rolling Stone Korea https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-featur
Kim Taehyung's Live
It's never fun to hold a favorite idol accountable. For us, BTS is generally a place of safety and deep joy. We love ALL the members AND we love this amazing and diverse ARMY fandom. But today, V made some choices in his Weverse live that left us with questions, and it's fair to ask them. Join host Lia and friend-of-the-pod Becky (who is also a V bias) as we discuss what we observed in th
Kim Nam-joon Book Club: Beyond The Story PART 2
Join Megan, Alison, and Tonya as they continue their book club discussion on Beyond the Story: A Ten Year Record With BTS. Covering Chapters 5-7, they get in Map of the Soul: Seven, the pandemic and Permission to Dance periods. SHOW NOTESWINGS concept photo book:A 312 photobook documenting the production process of the album’s short films and music videos. Also includes some behind the sc
Waiting on Layover: Love Me Again and Rainy Days MV
Special Snack Episode! V launches his solo debut with two R&B songs about lost love. Special Afternoona Army Correspondent, Becky (from It's Bananas), walks us through the metaphors that bring his first two songs to life in this upcoming visual album. Take a deeper dive into the symbolism and stories V is trying to tell while you're waiting for the full Layover album.NEW! Afternoona A
D-Day The Finale: Unedited and Uncensored
As Min Yunki closes the door on his D-Day world tour, Lia, Lexi, Alison, and Megan have an emotional and unedited chat about the man, the myth, and the legendary concept that will be part of the AgustD legacy. D-Day Podcasts ReferencedSuite Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-the-suite-life-with-agustd/id1647112453?i=1000607691300D-Day Oakland: https://podcasts.apple.com/us
Kim Nam-Joon Book Club: Beyond the Story
As a gift to Army to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Beyond the Scene is a chronicle of BTS from the early days in the “Den of Rap” to 2021 just before the Permission to Dance Las Vegas. For Army of all ages it’s a chance to go back to the beginning and get a glimpse into the trainee days, debut, and their road to success. Join Tonya, Alison, and Megan as they dive into the first four c
The Rose: Tonya and Amy Recap the Post Lolla Experience
It all started with a message from Tonya to Amy on Instagram. "The Rose is playing a special Lollapalooza after show on Friday, August 4 in Chicago...would you want to go?" Spoiler alert. Amy said "YES," and is now a changed woman. Join us for a very special Afternoona Army and Afternoona Delight collaboration with me (Tona) and Amy as we recap the experience of seeing The Rose at their p
Seven: Jungkook's Solo Debut
When Jungkook first teased his solo debut, Seven, the fandom went awwwwww...a sweet BTS summer song. Sure we all joked about what Seven could mean-wouldn't it be funny if it meant sexy times seven days a week-but WE WERE NOT SERIOUS. And yet this is what we got. Explicit version? Clean version? Music video review? Join Afternoona Army as we rip off the water wings and jump into the deep e
Kim Nam-Joon Book Club: When Breath Becomes Air
During Nam-joon's 2019 Rkive studio tour, "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi. This is a powerful memoir of a terminally ill neurosurgeon trying to find meaning in life. Join Alison and Megan for a deep dive into this power story.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast,
Festa Part 2
Afternoona Army’s deep dive into 2023 Festa wraps as Megan, Lia and Alison explore everything from the OT7 release Take Two to Namjoon’s hosting at Yeouido Hangang Park. Don't worry Jungkook...we'd recognize your voice anywhere. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and rece
I Get By With A Little Help From "In The Soop Friendcation"
Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik, and Peakboy are besties with our BTS (currently blonde) beau Kim Taehyung, and form the well-known "Wooga Squad." In a rural trip that mirrors the popular BTS show In The Shop, the Wooga crew heads off for a weekend of feels, sleepover snuggles, and yes...matching pajamas. Get into your comfy pants and dive in alongside Alison, Megan and frie
Dance with the Devil: Suga & Halsey do Lilith
We love a good BTS collab, and it's even better when it's an artist we adore. Halsey has worked with BTS in the past and appeared in Road to D-Day as Suga's number one hair stylist. In Lilith, a song released in conjunction with a new edition of the popular video game Diablo, we see the two of them take a walk on the dark side. While there as some minor controversy regarding people decryi
FESTA or BUST: Take One
Happy Festa, folks! Join Alison, Lia, Tonya and Megan to unpack where we are at to date: ANOTHER Jungkook sleepover, Take Two release, Taehyung going Carmen Sandiego all over the world, and much more! So much is happening in next week that this is going to be the first of two dives. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DIS
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982 & Human Acts
The Kim Namjoon Book Club is back with the April/May offerings: Kim Ji Young Born 1982 and Human Acts. Join hosts Megan and Alison to deep dive the a story that deals with patriarchal oppression and one that explores a 1980 democratization uprising.SHOW NOTES:Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982: book rec, Yellow WallpaperHuman Acts:In the acknowledgements Han Kang lists the following resources:Histor
D-Day Oakland
May 16th and 17th will forever be immortalized as the days your Afternoona Army hosts joined forces and saw Agust D's iconic D-Day shows live in Oakland, California. Join us in the aftermath as we discuss the tailgating, Army vibes, suite life, meeting internet fan friends IRL, 3am GA lines, the infamous beauty bucket, and what it was like to see the pores of Mr. Min himself. Is 2025/6 he
Yoongi's Holy Trinity of Music Videos (Daechwita, Haegeum and Amygdala)
With the release of D-Day, AgustD's (Suga aka Min Yoongi) first official album, and third solo project, the story started in “Daechwita” gets continued in the music videos for “Haegeum” and “Amygdala." Join Lia, Lexi, Alison and Megan for a dive into the trilogy and a discussion on how this talented rapper grapples with his various identities, idol status, and personal traumas. Show Notes
Jung Hoseok: The Hope and The Heart
On April 18th, 2023 the world got a little quieter. BTS's main hype man, Jung Hoseok aka J-Hope aka Hobi aka Hoba aka Jay aka The Sunshine of BTS enlisted in the South Korean military for 18 months. It hasn't been long and already we are missing him popping up on Instagram or Weverse the MINUTE any members posts "boo." But what a year he had following FESTA from his stunning solo album Ja
AgustD D-Day Hot Take
D-Day is here. The album we all suspected (knew) was coming but only had official confirmation for A FEW WEEKS AGO is out in the world. The closing of the AgustD trilogy that took us from the initial mixtapes AgustD (2016) to D-2 (2020) to this official release is one hell of a ride. Min Yoongi aka Prod by Suga aka Suga from BTS aka AgustD takes listeners on a journey of liberation and he
Stop, Collaborate, And Listen!
Re. the title...if you know, you know. Am I right, my Gen Xers?Okay, while we clearly love BTS producing and/or performing their own music...collaborations are always a treat. From Halsey to Psy to IU to J.Cole to Megan Thee Stallion to Woosung to Tablo...we've enjoyed OT7 collabs as well as when solo members join creative forces with different artists. Today Afternoona Army hosts Megan a
Living the Suite Life With AgustD
Join Afternoona Army host Lia and Friend-Of-The-Pod, Becky, for an in-depth conversation with Director of Premium Sales and Service for ASM Global at Oakland Arena, Bryan Watson. On February 14th, Min Yoongi aka Suga aka AgustD dropped a bomb on the fandom: he's going on world tour. This sent Lia and legions of other Suga biases into a spiral knowing that securing tickets would be tough a
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Stories of Your Life and Others
The Kim Namjoon Book Club is back with the March topic: Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang. The New York Times called this collection of eight short stories "absorbing storytelling with meditations on the universe, being, time and space ... raises questions about the nature of reality and what it is to be human." Join hosts Megan and Alison has the unpack the stories that deal
Jimin Gives Us FACE
William Faulkner once said "The past is never dead. It's not even past." The pandemic might have moved on from the days where we cancelled plans, stayed home, and watched our world's shrink. But those days are inside all of us. Are we ready to start to face what we experienced during those years? BTS's Park Jimin thinks so and has gifted us with his first solo EP, a short but smart journe
Our Private Life: Watching the K-Drama "Her Private Life" With Fresh Fangirl Eyes
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, at least that's what Tonya, Alison, Megan and Lia have learned in the world of ARMY fandom. Back before BTS got their hooks in us, we were avid K-drama watchers and one drama that delighted us was Her Private Life which depicts the secret life of a professional art curator who happens to be a little (lot) obsessed with a Kpop idol. We thought it w
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Haikyu
Afternoona Army is back with another installment of the Kim Namjoon Book Club. This month the feature is Haikyu!! a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate all about high school volleyball. While all BTS has enjoyed the series...Jungkook and Taehyung are apparently the biggest Haikyuu fans (both manga and anime). Serve, set, spike...get into this sweet sports st
Love Yourself: How BTS Facilitates Self Love
February has a reputation for being a month dedicated to the celebration of love. But these twenty-eight (or nine) days aren't just about valentines and romantic partners; it can also be a month for cultivating self-love...all the ways we appreciate and respect our unique needs/wants, our playful sides, and the types of energy we want to tap into. Frankly, self-love is hot all year long,
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Almond
The first in our Kim Namjoon Book Club. We noticed RM reading Almond (Won-Pyong Sohn) in the 2020 In the Soop series.It's the perfect book to jump into for these bonus monthly episodes. Almond tells the story of Yunjae, who at an early age, is diagnosed with Alexithymia, a condition where people are unable to identify or express their feelings (the almond of the title refers to the underd
Hope In The Box: J-Hope to Hoseok to Jay in One Documentary
J-Hope in the Box, the documentary about Hobi making Jack In The Box, is out now on Disney Plus and a WILD RIDE of feels. We follow our favorite Dance Captain as he enters the stretch zone planning everything from the music to the look/feel to the listening party to headlining Lollapolooza in Chicago. We also get to see his KAWS collection at home and Mickey #cutestdogever. Join Tonya, Al
Afternoona Army Uncorked
Two friends. Two drinks. Three surprise questions each about BTS. Did Lia ask Lexi to play marry, mate and murder with BT21? She really, really did. See how your own answers line up with ours!Show Notes:Lexi Time Travel Choice (Wembley)Lia Time Travel Choice (Tony Montana, Muster 3)BT21 Line FriendsIce Cubes in Wine (LOL)B-Free Dissing Namjoon/Suga as selloutsBTS Kidnapping PrankThe Ghost
Buckle Up With Bangtan: Why Carpool Karaoke Is A One Way Ticket to Bang-Town
In February 2020, BTS featured on James Corden's Carpool Karaoke - after the Late Late Show host had over a million Twitter requests for the members to be featured in his popular segment. What happened next is history...BTS drove into the hearts of millions of Western viewers and inspired a new generation of memes. Join Tonya, Megan, Alison and Lia in the clown car as we unpack the impact
Pour Some Suga On Me: Min Yoongi Is Haute In Couture
As part of BTS’s takeover of 2023 fashion, Suga (Min Yoongi)--and his signature blue hunting hat--flew into Paris for Valentino’s latest collection. Min Yoongi was recently announced as Valentino’s latest brand ambassador and Valentino DiVa, attended Valentino’s Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023 show by designer Pierpaolo Piccioli. Join Tonya, Megan, Lia, and Alison as we dive into the bro
Hope-Couture and Ji-Dior: Let's Take A Trip to Paris Fashion Week
BTS is kicking off 2023 in style at the Paris Fashion Week Menswear shows. Newly-minted Dior Ambassador Park Jimin and World-Class Fashionista Jung Hoseok took the City of Lights by storm and we loved to see it. Join Megan and Tonya for a quick dive into the glitter, the glam, and the really really really ridiculously good-looking.Show Notes:Dior Men's Winter 2023-24 show on YouTube: http
It's A Kim Namjoon-Inspired Book Club
Exploring Namjoon’s world through the books he has read.Because we love nerdy deep dives around here (and want to keep ourselves booked and busy during enlistments) we thought that for 2023 that we'd read books that Namjoon has enjoyed. Each month we will read a deep dive into a book and then get into discussions about it on our Instagram page (including a group discussion via Instagram l
BTS Year in Review
BTS Year in Review...it's been a wild ride. From seeing the guys in person, to "that" Festa, to the amazing solos, to the incredible Yoongi glow up, to the start of enlistment. Get into 2022 which has been the highest highs and some painful moments, thirst and deserts, but we're in this Army life through thick and thin.Want to catch other great BTS content? Visit www.afternoonaarmy.com or
The Rose: HEAL the Album and Concert Highlights (Part 2)
In the second part of their deep dive of K-indie group, The Rose, Tonya and Lea talk about what it was like to wait for a LONG time to get up by the barricade for a live show, and deep dive into their new album HEAL and how being in the Black Rose fandom is different to ARMY.Want to catch the first part of THE ROSE deep dive or other great BTS content? Visit www.afternoonaarmy.com or find
The Rose Blooms (Part One)
Hosts Tonya and Lea unpack their experiences at seeing The Rose in Dallas and San Francisco. The Rose is a K-indie band that broke out in 2017 with the song "Sorry." After experiencing conflict with their company and three members enlisting into the military, they are back, recording and touring--and THEY. ARE. FANTASTIC. Looking to get excited about another group during BTS enlistment? C
Indigo: RM in His 20s -- Our Hot Take On An Album of Heals and Feels.
With his first official solo album, RM's Indigo is an audio portrait of his inner life...a rich reflection of his later twenties. Over ten songs, he grapples with living and creatively working while also being one of the most famous people on the planet. We've seen a lot of emotion from Kim Namjoon in this second chapter and the album (which he requests we listen to in order) delivers on
Sniff Kissing BTS: A Fragrance Deep Dive
Ever wonder how your bias smells. Admit it. It's okay. Join hosts Alison and Tonya as they journey into the scratch and sniff world of BTS fandom. Over time, members have all shared different fragrances and colognes they favor...and our intrepid hosts have gathered scent samples to do the the hard work on behalf of ARMY.
World Wide Wonderful: A Love Letter to Kim Seokjin
Jin's voice is more stable than our future, and as the BTS hyung gears up for enlistment, Afternoona Army unpacks why Jin is so special. From his windshield wiper laugh to his mischievious humor to his commitment to Army-Jin is arguably the member who most understands the fan experience. SHOWNOTEShttps://bts.fandom.com/wiki/Jinhttps://www.koreaboo.com/news/bts-jin-revealed-biggest-musical
The Astronaut: Jin Is Out Of This World
The Astronaut, Kim Seokjin's solo single/Coldplay, released on October 28th, 2022 and established itself as a love letter to Army. While it's not a goodbye, it's a see you soon, before our Jin leaves for enlistment. Your hosts/correspondents give their initial impressions on the song We will miss you World Wide Handsome, and your Super Tuna too!Show notes:The Astronaut Official MVJin perf
Bangtan U: Streaming for Billboard
BTS and Army are famous for breaking audio and video streaming records on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube. Why does Army work so hard to hit those big numbers, does it matter in the bigger picture, and is it something you need to be concerned about? Because so many of us are newer, pandemic army, we wanted to do a short episode on the whys and hows of Billboard streaming. However, w
BTS is for Lovers: Army and Relationships
Afternoona Army host Alison sat down with her spouse for a quick conversation about what it looks like to watch your loved one fall down the Bangtan Rabbit Hole. We cover bias/bias wreckers, the universal joy of seeing a live show, and the very real concerns about where our money is going post BTS ARMY life.Want more great Afternoona Army content? Pop over to Instagram and find us at @aft
BTS Enlistment. It's Happening.
It's not that we didn't know enlistment was happening. BTS members are South Korean. South Korea has mandatory military conscription. However, the news came today. Starting with Kim Seokjin, BTS members are going to be serving their time. As for us? It's time to apply that red lipstick, learn to do victory rolls, and slide up the silk stockings to support the guys.Join us as we unpack our
Bangtan U is Back in Session: Merch Fun and FOMO
Afternoona Army is back with our monthly full-length episode. Bangtan U is an ongoing series that helps folks navigate the complexities of BTS fandom. This time we are tackling BTS merchandise. Army life is not necessarily cheap. The music and the fan experience are the most important things. Many people prioritize saving for concert tickets/travel. That said, KPOP is big business and the
BTS Busan Concert: The Agony and The Ecstasy
Initial Hot Takes on the BTS Busan Concert. It's 4:47am and we didn't edit this. But we won't cut out or glitch like Weverse.Highs include: The guys were ah-mazing (for what we saw), Run BTS choreo (we got through the whole performance before Weverse crashed), Spring Day, K-Army bailing out I-Army with translations and linksLows include: We can send people to space on weekly basis, but We
Unpacking Blood, Sweat, and Tears MV: Bruegel, Abraxas, and Vestal Virgins
Happy 6th birthday to the Blood, Sweat and Tears (2016). Join Lia and our favorite International Correspondent, Lexi, in unpacking the symbolism and Easter eggs found in BTS's iconic music video. Do people in your life ever dismiss your BTS love as supporting "some stupid boy band?" First, ew. You get to enjoy and celebrate WHATEVER brings you joy, friend. But secondly, while we love a su
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