BTS EPISODE: American Music Awards 2026 Sketch

"When we enlisted, what scared me the most was that people might turn away from us. But you've given our album so much love and we're even able to go on tour again, so this feels like an incredibly moving and honourable moment."

BTS' comeback this year was honestly unprecedented for any musical artist. To be away from the limelight for so long and then breaking all those records they previously set is unheard of. ARMY is hundreds of millions strong. We're not going anywhere. If BTS is here, we are here. ARMY Forever, Bangtan Forever. 

BTS — "Merry Go Round" MV Behind the Scenes

"Merry Go Round" is by far the saddest song off of ARIRANG, and one of the saddest songs from BTS in general. It's similar to "Spring Day" in talking about the profound sadness in missing someone and, of course, using the merry go round as imagery, but whereas "Spring Day" ultimately offers hope, "Merry Go Round" is about pure desolation and melancholy, and both the song and the MV are beautiful but dark and haunting. They released the MV exclusively on Spotify, but I'm hoping they release it on YouTube later on. It's too beautiful to keep behind a pay wall.

BTS EPISODE: "Hooligan" and "2.0" Dance Practice Sketch

HOW DID I MISS THE SPARKLE HANDS?????

BTS FESTA 2026: 20130613 Congratulations BTS 🎉

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HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY, BTS!!! You're officially a teenager!

This is my 9th FESTA, and to celebrate, my friend Iris and I went to the theatre to watch the ARIRANG World Tour in Busan Live Viewing, which was AMAZING (they played "Dimple," "Ddaeng," AND "Magic Shop" for BTS Karaoke tonight!!!) except for girl sitting behind us who quite literally SCREECHED LIKE A BANSHEE every time Jungkook came on the screen. (I get that you're excited and I agree that Jungkook is a delicious specimen of a man, but please save your voice for an actual live concert, not a live viewing of a concert at a theatre because YOUR VOICE DOES NOT GET DROWNED OUT IN A THEATRE.) Oh, and Iris also got me a pack of the BTS x Oreo cookies, which taste exactly like brown sugar boba with a hint of maple and are delicious AF (and I have to limit myself to one per day because WOW THAT IS A LOT OF SUGAR). They're supposed to taste like hotteok, which is slightly nuttier and more cinnamon-based, but hey, close enough. 

HAPPY FESTA, EVERYONE!

BTS FESTA 2026: BTS Dinner Party 2.0

I can't believe it's already been 4 years. Their last FESTA dinner together was bittersweet and emotional and marked the end of an era. That having been said, I think they've been able to explore who they are outside the comfort of their group, and really grown up as independent people, artists, and musicians. And now that they're back together, BTS 2.0 is stronger than ever and taking over the world once again as if they'd never left. I am so glad I stayed on this roller coaster with them.

BTS FESTA 2026: Jungkook's NORMAL LOG

THE ORIGINAL MUSCLE PIG!

You know how people say, "Just watching you eat makes me full," and it's not true at all? Well, just watching them work out makes me fit.

BTS FESTA 2026: V's NORMAL LOG

This is why I could never be a celebrity. Or, at least, someone that has to look good. Or be fit. Or need stamina. 

BTS FESTA 2026: Jimin's NORMAL LOG

Further proof that packing is a universally hated task. I hate packing even for a weekend trip, so I can't even imagine having to pack for a world tour. Apparently it doesn't matter how rich and famous you are or how many assistants or managers you have. They won't help you pack, either. 

BTS FESTA 2026: Jin's NORMAL LOG

"People are supposed to get healthier when they rest, so why do we have to work out to get healthier?"

Ah, Jin always asking the important questions.

BTS FESTA 2026: SUGA's NORMAL LOG

I love how Yoongi has become such a pure guitar nerd. Like, you can tell he would just love to start a YouTube channel showcasing guitar gear. That's all to say that I can't wait for a BTS rock side project… (Oh, and hey, Red Hot Chili Peppers.) 

BTS FESTA 2026: J-Hope's NORMAL LOG

Okay, the headband he puts on before washing his face is such a throwback to my teenage years. Even the way he looks at himself and scoffs at how ridiculous his hair looks with it on is accurate… 

Also, I'm pretty sure his "casual" outfit costs, like, half my annual income.

BTS FESTA 2026: RM's NORMAL LOG

Yes, I really did just watch Kim Namjoon read a book for six minutes. On that note, I wonder why he hasn't gotten laser eye surgery. I also have really high eye prescriptions and if I had the money, I would absolutely be getting it. Not to mention, it's a third of the price in Korea than it is here. Maybe his cornea is a weird shape...

BTS FESTA 2026: BTS — "Hooligan" Official Performance Video

It quietly snuck up past "Fake Love" and "ON," but I can safely say that the "Hooligan" aesthetic is officially my favourite now — across all members. I mean, these fits? In leather and metal?! Fucking GOD-TIER. 11/10, A+++, and a hundred gold stars to whoever styled them for this.

God, I cannot fucking wait to see this performance live in person.

BTS FESTA 2026: Family Portraits

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It's been 4 years since we got family portraits. 🥹🥹🥹

BTS FESTA 2026: 13th Anniversary Timeline

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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 

FESTA this year seems much more curated and streamlined — no more unreleased dance practice videos from 10 years ago or having Muster/concert streaming marathons (a.k.a. BANGBANGCON)… Maybe because they just had their comeback and they're currently on tour and they're doing a global livestream of their Busan concert for FESTA (and yes, we already bought tickets for the Live Viewing — June 13 falls on a Saturday this year!). I do hope we'll get a song for FESTA, though (we got "Ddaeng" in 2018, Jin's "Tonight" in 2019, Jungkook's "Still With You" in 2020, RM's "Bicycle" in 2021, Jungkook's "My You" in 2022, "Take Two" in 2023, Jungkook's "Never Let Go" in 2024). They didn't release one last year, sadly, but it'd be nice to get one this year now that they're all back together.

But they're finally (!!!) releasing "Come Over," which is the exclusive bonus track that Suga produced for the vinyl versions of ARIRANG — and actually one of my Top 5 songs from the album. I bought the vinyl just to support it, but did I still have to convert a bootleg lyric video to MP3 just so I could listen to it on my iPhone? Yes, yes, I did. (Felt like I was back in the early 2010s again…) But I'm glad we'll finally be able to listen to it properly on streaming platforms! 

HAPPY FESTA-ING!