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Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes

Think. Thirsty. Over Thirty. Welcome to Afternoona Army, a safe place for grown-up Army to dish and discover BTS. We are four ladies who just wanted to know their names and now can explain the meaning of Lachimolala. New to ARMY? No problem, join us as we, and various correspondents, explore all the important businesseu that Bangtan throws our way. Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy Love K-dramas? Check out our sister pod at Afternoona Delight (Three American romance novelists exploring

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50:03

Hope-Couture and Ji-Dior: Let's Take A Trip to Paris...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2023/01/23

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: https://youtu.be/6_gmukGV2fcLV Men's Fall-Winter 2023-24 show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4xA2rV1cXpMAfter

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40:34

It's A Kim Namjoon-Inspired Book Club

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2023/01/17

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 live). Our IG handle is: @afternoonaarmyHere's the book list so you can get planning.January: Almond by

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62:47

BTS Year in Review

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2022/12/21

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 find us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy. Love K-dramas too? Check out our sister podcast

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41:52

The Rose: HEAL the Album and Concert Highlights (Part 2)

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/12/12

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 us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy. Love K-dramas too? Check out our sister podcast

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49:30

The Rose Blooms (Part One)

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2022/12/08

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? Check out our experiences. This is a two part series - Part 1 focuses on camping out for a show, the VIP

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41:07

Indigo: RM in His 20s -- Our Hot Take On An Album of...

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2022/12/05

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 raw vulnerability and introspection. Get into all the healing and feeling with your hosts as we give our

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64:41

Sniff Kissing BTS: A Fragrance Deep Dive

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/11/21

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.

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62:51

BTS and The World Cup: Goal or Foul?

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2022/11/18

HYBE announced Jung Kook will perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which begins at Al Bayt Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 20. This is an event steeped in controversy over numerous human rights abuses, and has been stirring up debate within the fandom on whether or not this was a good decision. Join Lea and Lexi as we explore how and when should fans hold their faves accountable?Show notes:@bts_bighit’s “proud” tweetHyundai on BTSBBC News, World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated foreign

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84:25

World Wide Wonderful: A Love Letter to Kim Seokjin

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2022/11/15

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.

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24:55

The Astronaut: Jin Is Out Of This World

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2022/11/08

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 performance at Coldplay's Music of the Spheres concert in Buenos AiresBTS Jin Moon Explained by Bookish

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48:04

Bangtan U: Streaming for Billboard

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2022/10/27

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, we also think that loving BTS should be about joy and healing, so it’s ok to start small — or not at all

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22:26

BTS is for Lovers: Army and Relationships

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2022/10/25

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 @afternoonaarmy or visit us at www.afternoonaarmy.com.Love Korean dramas too? Check out our sister pod over

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71:06

BTS Enlistment. It's Happening.

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/10/18

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 reactions, share ways to cope and build community, and the personal messages that we give to

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81:12

Bangtan U is Back in Session: Merch Fun and FOMO

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2022/10/17

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 lot of goodies out there. You don’t need them to be a legit fan. You don’t even need to be

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15:42

BTS Busan Concert: The Agony and The Ecstasy

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2022/10/15

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 Weverse is unable to keep from crashing.Please note...we understand this isn't BTS's fault and we are so

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60:19

Unpacking Blood, Sweat, and Tears MV: Bruegel,...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/10/13

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-level banger like Butter...when the guys go deep, they tunnel into the depths of human duality and

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52:10

BTS Emojis: Community, Codes, and uh...Cryptids

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/10/04

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 code, which creates fuzzy feelings like belonging and complicity, shorten and standardize member

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74:27

Hobipalooza: J-Hope's on Fire (Bonus Episode)

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/09/27

(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 news broke, Hobi biases dove to their computers to secure entrance to this historic event

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78:44

Thinky and Thirsty About BTS: Our Fan Origin Stories...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/09/27

(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 on parasocial relationships and why fangirling over BTS can help heal wounds inflicted by toxic

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24:24

Whales, Trapezoids, Purple, and Koalas-Oh My!

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2022/09/27

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, get warm fuzzies over purple, and figure out what's with the animated cookie, llama, and pink

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