Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes

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 @afternoonaa...

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 initial...

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 there are a...

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 links Lows include: We can send people to space on weekly basis, but Weverse i...

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 surface-lev...

Stanning BTS comes with steep learning curve. One of the things that's initially confusing is all the shorthand used by everyone. At first, Lia and new Afternoona Army International Correspondent, Lexi Jessop, were baffled by the jungles of animal emojis used to discuss BTS. We've now come to appreciate that emojis are great example of symbiotic relationship between BTS and Army: They serve as cod...

(Previously aired on Afternoona Delight Podcast on August 27th, 2022) In June 2022, during their Festa dinner, BTS announces they'd be taking some time to focus on creative rejuvenation and solo work. Rapper/Group Dance Captain, J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), rose to the occasion by announcing he'd be not only releasing the group's official solo album, but also heading Lollapalooza in Chicago. When the new...

(Please note this episode originally aired on Afternoona Delight podcast on May 11th, 2022) What happens when four members of Afternoona Army gather around the proverbial podcast campfire to discuss BTS? Things get thinky...but also, ahem, thirsty. Come for the real talk on why Yoongi/Suga looks so fine in a skirt or how Hoseok/J-Hope works the stage harder than anyone. But stay for a discussion o...

Dropping into the BTS fandom can be confusing. Why are whales often featured? What's with all the purple? How did they decide on that logo? Why are there all those little creatures like a llama and a heart-faced alien? Your Afternoona Army hosts are standing by to unpack the whale (bring a tissue or two), dive into the meaning behind both the BTS and ARMY logos and why they are inextricably linked...

Interested in learning more about the BTS hype? Fan-curious? Already love the guys, but daunted by the mountains of content? Worried people might judge you for your new happy place? Have no fear. Afternoona Army is here to help validate your life choices with a series called Army 101. Episode One is Welcome to Bangtan U. Buckle up, put your seat into the upright position, and enjoy the ride. But r...