Path To Purple: Becoming ARMY
Two new BTS fans document their journey getting to know the K-pop group. They explore the band's discography album by album, examining lyrics and discussing the themes and messages in each song. They also watch the variety show Run BTS! to learn about the individual personalities of the members.
Episodes
Episode 75: Inner Thoughts, Outer World: Meeting Namjoon in mono., Part 2
We are back! Continuing along with mono, we are really discovering this version of Namjoon through his wordplay, imagery, contradictions, unanswered questions and reflections on everything from identity and loneliness, to love and sadness, we are exploring what mono. reveals about Namjoon as a writer, thinker, and true artist. We want to hear from you!
Episode 74: Inner Thoughts, Outer World: Meeting Namjoon in mono., Part 1
As promised, we finally got to our discussion of RM;s project, mono. This mixtape, or playlist as he refers to it, was such a great way to meet Namjoon at that point in his life and career. From the quiet introspection of tokyo and the complicated relationship that comprises seoul, to the acceptance he conveys in everythingoes and forever rain, mono. is Namjoon's inner thoughts on full disp
Episode 73: BTS, the Grammys & What it Looks Like to Choose Yourself
This past week has been an insane one! For those of you who don't know, BTS announced they would not be submitting their work for consideration for the 2027 Grammys. A lot has gone down since that announcement and we are going to talk about it. From new Grammy categories to what this decision means for their dream of taking home the award to doing what is right, we discuss what choosing yours
Episode 72: All About RM - The Leader of BTS
Here it is! FINALLY! Our quick guide to Kim Namjoon, RM of BTS. Before we dive into his solo mixtape and albums, we wanted to tell you a bit about who he is and his journey into and with BTS. We appreciate you tuning in to us every week and look forward to your continued support! So get to know RM with us and join us next time when we break down mono.We want to hear from you!
Episode 71: We Call This S**t Normal: MV Deep Dive
The Normal MV was released this weekend on Spotify and HYBE's YouTube channel and after watching it, we couldn't help but discuss it! So join us for a deep dive into Normal as we highlight our thoughts as well as some things we picked up from creators such as @JordanOrme, and while you're at it, check out his analysis of the video as he provides some insights from an editor's p
Episode 70: HAPPY ARMY DAY!!!
We spent ARMY Day at the happiest place on earth - DISNEYLAND! Big shout out to @boralandday on Instagram for coordinating this annual event. We had so much fun being at Disneyland with so many ARMY. We definitely think this will be an annual celebration for us. If you were there, we hope you had a blast too! If you missed it this year, there's always next year...we hope to see you there!We w
Episode 69: Do You Know BTS?
So we realized we never actually introduced the group to you. As we wrap up our discussions of their group albums and begin our dive into their solo projects, we figured now would be a good time to talk about who BTS is and how they became the global phenomenon that they are. This isn't the best guide to BTS but its our guide!We want to hear from you!
Episode 68: The Chaos of Run BTS! Episodes 79-80
Chaos level = 1000! The competition is heavy. $1,400,000 won is at stake. No one can be trusted! One thing we realized watching this episode is how these guys, who call themselves family, will easily lie to each other. All in love but definitely every man for himself! Tune in and laugh out loud because laughter is inevitable.We want to hear from you!
Episode 67: Discussing Run BTS! Episodes 77-78
We watched Food Guest parts 1 & 2 and had so much fun watching the guys compete for food. With MC Jin, the guys split into two teams and played a variety of games. Tensions were high as one team seemed to be doomed to fail, overpowered by the other team. But in a sudden act of pity that turned the tables, we saw an epic comeback! Would it hold them enough to evade the punishment?We want to hea
Episode 66: Let's Talk BTS WORLD OST
Where do we even begin? This album is so incredible that it's hard to believe it's for a mobile game! We had so much fun listening to this album and discussing the songs that BTS were a part of. Whether you're into mobile games or not, this soundtrack is DEFINITELY worth a listen. We want to hear from you!
Episode 65: BTS NORMAL LOGS Discussion
This weekend, the BTS members each released a log for FESTA! We watched them and now we're going to talk about them. Each log was 6 minutes and 13 seconds, for their anniversary, giving us a small glimpse into their day off and what they do in their down time while on tour. We want to hear from you!
Episode 64: We Saw BTS In Vegas!!!
All the planning, the anticipation - SO WORTH IT! We saw D3 and D4 in Vegas and had the time of our lives! Our first OT7 concert and we are already sad it's over. But first, we share our experience with you. So tune in as we talk about conquering the merch line, handing out freebies for the first time, and witnessing the wonder that is a BTS concert...twice!We want to hear from you!
Episode 63: Run BTS! Episodes 73-76, Part 2
We're back with part 2 of our BTS Dalbang recap, covering episodes 75 and 76. The guys finish filming their flashback scenes and we end episode 76 by watching the full drama! All in all, they did a great job and we loved watching them act. Check out our recap episode then go watch the Rn BTS! episodes for yourself! We want to hear from you!
Episode 62: Run BTS! Episodes 73-76, Part 1
Hey Everyone! We are recapping an exciting 4-part episode of Run BTS! - BTS Dalbang! In Part 1, we'll cover episodes 73 and 74, where the guys "audition" by recreating scenes from popular dramas and learn their roles for creating their very own drama! So tune in and laugh with us as we recall the moments that made us love them even more!We want to hear from you!
Episode 61: The Tour So Far...
Hi Everyone! We decided to go off-schedule for a bit because we just can't get over ARIRANG! With the tour going on and these surprise songs devastating most of us, we decided to talk about it. So today, we're chatting about our concert prep and anticipation as well as discussing the songs we hope to hear and mourning the ones we lost already. Get your ARMY Bomb and join the chat! Let us
Episode 60: Run BTS! Episodes 69-72, part 2
We are back with part 2 of the Run BTS! episodes 69-72. We are concluding their trip to Toronto and summarizing their mafia game, which Christen was surprised to realize was actually the first time they played mafia on Run BTS! Needless to say, the game was chaotic and had some fun surprises. So tune in while we recap the fun!We want to hear from you!
Episode 59: Run BTS! Episodes 69-72, part 1
We are both battling some sort of cold/sinus/allergy madness but we didn't want to miss delivering our episodes so we recorded just our voices. We start off our discussion with Run BTS! episodes 69 and 70 which is Parts 1 & 2 of BTS in Toronto. This three-parter left us with a lot to talk about and many moments that are now locked in our brains! From the visit to Niagara Falls to the spon
Episode 58: Let's Talk About ARMY!
This week, we're taking a break from our BTS content and talking about the ones BTS works so hard for: ARMY! We discuss our journey to become ARMY and our opinion on the fandom. There's so much to get into so tune in and let us know if you've had the same experiences with ARMY.We want to hear from you!
Episode 57: ARIRANG Album Discussion, Part 2
Thank you for returning for part 2 of our album discussion. This album has been on replay for both of us since it was released last month and we are still hungry for more! So don't mind us as we continue to share the nuggets we find about the album and this comeback because it truly is an exciting time for us!We want to hear from you!
Episode 56: ARIRANG Album Discussion, Part 1
Hey Everyone! This week and next week, we are diving deep into the songs on the album, including the hidden track, Come Over. The previous two weeks were initial album reactions but this time, we are looking at the lyrics and exploring the messages of the songs. So join us as we continue to SWIM through ARIRANG and soak up all we can with this comeback!We want to hear from you!
Episode 55: ARIRANG Initial Reaction, Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of our ARIRANG album reaction and the BTS Comeback Live on Netflix. We dive right in with SWIM - the album's title track and explore the more mellow side of the album. *We fell in love so fast with this album and the more we listen to it, the more in love we fall! Now that the album has been out for a couple weeks, let us know how. you feel about it.We want to hear from
Episode 54: ARIRANG Initial Reaction, Part 1
IT'S HERE!!! After a busy week full of anticipation, the album we have been waiting for has been released and we are sharing our initial thoughts on the album as well as the Comeback Live on Netflix. We have so much to say, despite our exhaustion, which is why this is PART 1 and we'll put up PART 2 next week. ARMY, what did you think of ARIRANG? Which track has the tightest hold on you r
Episode 53: Run BTS! Episodes 66-68
This week we're discussing episodes 66-68 of Run BTS! We thought it would be a short conversation but, as usual, we were wrong. We spent the whole half hour talking but mostly, it was trying to remember what we watched! Either way, we had a great time with the guys and we hope you do too!We want to hear from you!
Episode 52: PROOF, Part 2 & Permission To Dance
YAY Part 2!!!! We start off strong with Christen's favorite - Run BTS - and then go into Robyn's favorite - For Youth - before finally ending on Permission To Dance. Also, we have a delightful interruption by Mittens herself who honestly just wants to be part of the conversation in her own way.We want to hear from you!
Episode 51: PROOF, Part 1
Hey! We're getting into the new songs on the PROOF album. This anthology album is especially meaningful as it precedes their hiatus and military service. In this episode, we'll discuss Born Singer, Butter, and Yet To Come!We want to hear from you!
Episode 50: Run BTS! Episodes 61-65
Between BTS Sauna and BTS School, our stomachs were hurting from laughing so much! And honestly, the laughing carried into this episode. We discuss episodes 61-65 of Run BTS! this week and as much as we enjoyed talking about them, we loved watching them even more. So much that we had to watch twice! So come laugh with us as we recap these wild episodes!We want to hear from you!
Episode 49: BE, Part 2
Thank you for coming back for part 2 of our discussion of BE. As we stated, we really love this album and there is no shortage of quality on every track! Get lost in the emotions as you listen to each song and let us know which track is your favorite.We want to hear from you!
Episode 48: BE, Part 1
Of all the albums we've gone through so far, this one hit hardest for Christen. The Pandemic Album, or BE, came to life during the COVID-19 Pandemic and basically expressed how must of us felt during that time. Packed with emotion but leaving us with a feel-good song at the end, listening to this album brought up a lot of memories from that time, and a lot of feelings. How did this album make
Episode 51: PROOF, Part 1
Hey! We're getting into the new songs on the PROOF album. This anthology album is especially meaningful as it precedes their hiatus and military service. In this episode, we'll discuss Born Singer, Butter, and Yet To Come! We want to hear from you!
Episode 47: Run BTS! Episodes 57-60
From Italian pasta to hotel game night, the guys really took us on a ride with these episodes! Join us as we discuss their competitiveness from the kitchen to the leaderboard. Who came out on top? Tune in and find out!We want to hear from you!
Episode 46: The Great Ticketmaster War!
This was our first ever experience battling for BTS tickets during the ARMY presale and we were NOT prepared! We literally saw tickets disappear right before our eyes, so we're here to talk about it. Let us know how your experience went!We want to hear from you!
Episode 45: Tour Announcement & Album Presale
We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled content to talk about the tour announcement and our experience with the album presale. Last week was a big week for ARMY and we know this week will be even more intense! So, where are you planning to see BTS? How many albums did you end up purchasing? And most importantly, are you ready for the ticket presale chaos? We wish you the best of luck an
Episode 44: Run BTS! Episodes 53-56
It's time for BTS Picnic! This four-part episode of Run BTS! was full of chaotic moments as well as endearing ones. We saw the guys fully at-home with each other and even though there were cameras and challenges, somehow we get the feeling this is really how they act around each other. We absolutely love to see it and hope you do too!We want to hear from you!
Episode 43: MAP OF THE SOUL; 7 - THE JOURNEY
We are reviewing the three new songs from MOTS: 7 - The Journey and WOW! These songs are all so good! They really complete the MOTS arc and emphasize the groups' unity and how they rely on each other to bring them out of their darkness. These songs were such a great close to Map Of The Soul. Which one is your favorite?We want to hear from you!
Episode 42: MAP OF THE SOUL: 7, Part 4
How do you define respect? We open our conversation on the last few songs on MOTS: 7 with Respect - the unit track by RM and Suga. The song plays like a conversation between friends as they discuss the definition and expectations of respect. Tell us your thoughts on the concept of respect and does it seem to be different based on your generation?We want to hear from you!
Episode 41: MAP OF THE SOUL: 7, Part 3
Hello and welcome back! We start our discussion off right away with the beloved fan favorite - 00:00 (Zero O'Clock)! This song is such a beautiful reminder that no matter what the day brings, the clock resets at midnight and a new day begins! This song has provided comfort and companionship to so many struggling to make it through the day. If this song has helped you, let us know!We want to h
Episode 40: MAP OF THE SOUL: 7, Part 2
Welcome back! We start off Part 2 with Jungkook's solo, My Time. And it is his time indeed! Such a wonderful song that somewhat parallels another pop icon's song about their childhood. Let us know if you agree!We want to hear from you!
Episode 39: MAP OF THE SOUL: 7, Part 1
This is such a long album! But so worth the listen. The first five songs were covered on PERSONA so we start off with Suga's Interlude: Shadow and what a powerful start! We hope you tune in to all 4 parts of this album discussion. We want to hear from you!
Episode 38: Run BTS! Episode 52
In this stand alone episode recap, the guys try to get through an escape room. Have you ever done an escape room before? We chatted about it and it looks like we might be trying one out together soon! As for the guys? They had quite an adventure getting through theirs. Join us this week as we talk about how they managed to survive. We want to hear from you!
Episode 37: Run BTS! Episodes 49-51, Part 2
We're back with part 2 of the Run BTS! 50th episode! The guys are finishing their celebrations with some challenges at Lotte World. They were divided into groups and given three challenges which had to be completed on some thrilling rides. Let's just say some of them were excited about this and others...not so much. But with a prize worth 500,000 won, they all gave it everything they had
Episode 36: Run BTS! Episodes 49-51, Part 1
It's a 3-episode celebration of the 50th episode of un BTS! And the guys celebrate in style. Starting off with their own awards ceremony and a look back at the most viewed and most liked episodes. In this episode, we'll recap the first half of the celebrations! Let us know which awards category you were most excited about and which Run BTS! episode was your favorite!We want to hear from
Episode 35: Run BTS! Episodes 46-48
From pottery to protecting BTS Village, the guys had us all over the place in episodes 46-48 of Run BTS! With moments of shock and awe, there were times when we were left wondering "What is happening here?" It's always a good time with BTS, so join us as we talk about the laughter and the chaos. We want to hear from you!
Episode 34: MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA, Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA discussion. We get into Robyn's second jam of the album, Make It Right and finish through the ever-so-iconic Dionysus. We laughed while we learned and we're glad you came back for part 2 to laugh and learn with us!We want to hear from you!
Episode 33: MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA, Part 1
Hi Guys! We're reviewing MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA and this will be part 1 of the discussion. Your favorite yappers are at it again and we only managed to make it through 3 songs in this part - gosh we talk a lot! Anyways, thank you for joining us and make sure to come back next week for part 2!We want to hear from you!
Episode 32: Run BTS! Episodes 42-45, Part 2
We're back for part 2 of our discussion on episodes 42-45 of Run BTS! Welcome back! We continue with our recap of The Five Senses, where the guys' senses are tested and so is their nerve. The competition is fierce and the laughs are abundant!We want to hear from you!
Episode 31: Run BTS! Episodes 42-45, Part 1
This week, we start our discussion on episodes 42-45 of Run BTS! We say "start" because, once again, we got carried away! We just can't help it with these guys! We'll continue our discussion next week so make sure you come back for the rest of the discussion. We want to hear from you!
Episode 30: Love Yourself: Answer, Part 2
Continuing our Love Yourself: Answer conversation this week, we get into the second half of the new songs on the compilation album, including the remixes to IDOL and Mic Drop - two amazing songs in their own right. We end the episode with both of us choosing a single song from the trilogy that we loved. Not an easy task, could you choose just one? Be part of the conversation!We want to hear from y
Episode 29: Love Yourself: Answer, Part 1
Hi Everyone! We're discussing the last album in the Love Yourself trilogy. We had to do two parts because there was a lot to get into! We really enjoyed listening to and talking about this album and we hope you do to. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts on the album.We want to hear from you!
Episode 28: Run BTS! Episodes 37-41
This week, we're talking about episodes 37-41 of Run BTS! and we FINALLY got to Lachimolala! I've been WAITING to share this experience with her! We also see the return of. BTS Marble, SUGA in a Chimmy costume and their Lunar New Year Special. We thoroughly enjoyed these episodes and we hope you check them out too!We want to hear from you!
Episode 27: Love Yourself: Tear, Pt. 2
Welcome back to the second half of our Love Yourself: Tear discussion. We're starting off strong with Magic Shop! We really enjoyed digging into this song and this album and we hope you did too!We want to hear from you!
Episode 26: Love Yourself: Tear Pt. 1
Hello Everyone! We're discussing the second album in the Love Yourself series, Tear. We split the discussion into two parts because, SURPRISE, it got lengthy! We had a lot to say and I'm not sure we even said it all. This album definitely spoke to the depths of our souls! We hope you enjoy the first half of the discussion and be sure to tune in next week for part 2!We want to hear from y
Episode 25: Run BTS! Episodes 32-36
We're back with a recap of episodes 32-36 of Run BTS! Christmas came early for us with Episode 32: Please Take Care of Santa. It was straight up hilarity! From there, we got into BTS x Manito and the Kimchi Battle. Such great episodes and more great food!We want to hear from you!
Episode 24: Run BTS! Episodes 29-31
In this episode, we recap Run BTS! Episode 29: Fashionista, we talk about the creativity the members had when choosing outfits for each other. And in Episodes 30-31: Variety Shows of Memories, the guys split into teams with MC SUGA "hosting" their take on variety show games. The laughs never cease with these guys!We want to hear from you!
Episode 23: Love Yourself: Her Part 2
We're picking up on Part 2 of our Love Yourself: Her discussion, coming in strong with Mic Drop! You know this song is a favorite of Christen's! We hope you enjoy the discussion.We want to hear from you!
Episode 22: Love Yourself: Her Part 1
Hi Everyone! We are discussing Love Yourself:Her this week and next week. We've been so excited to get into the Love Yourself Series and had a great discussion! Hope you enjoy it too!We want to hear from you!
Episode 21: Run BTS! Episodes 26-28
Run BTS! We are discussing episodes 26-28 of their variety show. Episode 26 is the secret agent ability test where they split into three teams and go through a series of activities to see who would be better secret agents. Episodes 27 & 28 is the MT episodes where they play BTS Marble, a custom board game created for them, and have a karaoke competition to acquire dishes for their dinner. Tune
Episode 20: Wings, Part 4
We're finally wrapping up Wings! And we covered the three new songs featured on You Never Walk Alone. This was a lengthy discussion and we are excited to share it with you! Thank you for sticking it out with us!We want to hear from you!
Episode 19: Wings, Part 3
This is part 3 of our Wings discussion and we are starting off with MAMA and we managed to get through Am I Wrong? This album is so meaningful and we never anticipated that we would have so much to say about it. Thank you for listening in on our ramblings, we hope you got some insight or even just amusement from it!We want to hear from you!
Episode 18: Run BTS! Episodes 22-25
It's time for the Hangawi Festival on episode 22 of Run BTS! They guys are adorned in traditional Korean costumes to celebrate Chuseok. They make dishes, play games and, of course, compete against each other! In the next episode, the guys get to spend some time with furry friends as the compete against each other with their puppy partners. And finally, the boys go up against zombies and holy
Episode 17: Wings, Part 2
We are back with part 2 of our Wings album discussion and WE'RE STILL NOT DONE! This time, we are starting off with Stigma and closing with Reflection. We hope you enjoy our breakdown of the lyrics and themes of the songs.We want to hear from you!
Episode 16: Wings, Part 1
In this week's episode, we begin our discussion on the Wings album. We did not expect to get into this album as deeply as we did but man did we have a lot to say! In this episode, we talk about the first four songs on Wings. This album may go into 3 or 4 parts honestly so we hope you stick with us throughout the whole discussion!We want to hear from you!
Episode 15: Run BTS! Episodes 19-21
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Episode 14: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever
This week, we are discussing The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever, the end of the HYYH trilogy. This series has been an emotional ride for us, especially Christen. Join us for the conversation and let us know what HYYH means to you.We want to hear from you!
Episode 13: Run BTS! Episodes 16-18
Yay! Run BTS! episodes 16-18 has the guys competing against each other at a winter park and an arcade. The silly never sleeps with these guys and we are here for it! We want to hear from you!
Episode 12: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 - Part 2
On to part two of our discussion on The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2! We go right into Butterfly and the beautiful use of symbolism throughout the album. This album really opened Christen’s eyes to a lot of things about her own life and journey, we fully understand why this album was and continues to be so meaningful to ARMY!We want to hear from you!
Episode 11: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 - Part 1
We are get into The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2. We did a really deep dive into the lyrics on this album and ended up going over our time (again!) but it’s ok because we broke the discussion into two episodes. This is part one of that discussion. We hope you enjoy our analysis!We want to hear from you!
Episode 10: Run BTS! Episodes 13-15
We pick back up on Run BTS! with episodes 13-15. In these episodes, we see the guys indulging in some healthy competition at a waterpark, but there is a spy among them! Any guesses as to who it is this time? Also, our hearts went out to poor Jin and Hobi, who had to endure the freezing cold for their punishment. The laughs were non-stop as Team Old faced off against Team Young!We want to hear from
Episode 9: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1
In this episode, we are getting into The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1. We'll explore the songs that captured our attention and excited us as well as the songs that left us looking for more. Join us on our journey!We want to hear from you!
Episode 8: Run BTS! Episodes 11-12
This week, we’re back in the variety show, Run BTS! discussing episodes 11 & 12. There wasn’t a moment for Robyn to catch her breath from laughing! ***Also, Christen meant to say Minesweeper, not Minecraft.We want to hear from you!
Episode 7: Dark&Wild, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 - Welcome back to part 2 of our Dark&Wild discussion! We’re kicking it off with a look into Cypher Pt. 3: Killer, the song that started it all for Christen. We want to hear from you!
Episode 6: Dark&Wild, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 - Christen has been waiting to talk about this album! We had to split the episode into two parts because she had so much to say. Join us as we get into the first half of Dark&Wild!We want to hear from you!
Episode 5: Skool Luv Affair
In this episode, we will take a look at the songs that make the album Skool Luv Affair. We'll discuss different cultural and social impacts on the songs as well as the love songs that round out the final album in the Skool Series. We want to hear from you!
Episode 4: Run BTS! Episodes 1-10
Run BTS! BTS' self-made variety show. We discuss the first 10 episodes of the show as we experience the wacky and unscripted side of BTS. Chaos ensues for sure!We want to hear from you!
Episode 3: O!RUL8,2?
We discuss the second album, O!RUL8,2? which means we discuss the first of BTS' Cyphers, which leaves Christen excited for sure! Robyn also expresses her delight in Coffee, the song not the drink!We want to hear from you!
Episode 2: 2 Cool 4 Skool
We discuss our overall impressions of the debut album 2 Cool 4 Skool, touching on the lyrics and music styles of the songs.We want to hear from you!
Episode 1: Who We Are
Get to know us! In this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about how we got to this point...sharing our new found love of BTS with you! Will you join us on our journey?We want to hear from you!
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