First memory of BTS?
We had SkyCable back in 2016, and the very first BTS video I saw on tv was Fire (Burning Up). I especially loved hearing Yoongi say "Bultaoreune" in the beginning, although I didn't know his name at the time. I actually didn't stan them yet this early. The following year they went to Manila for the Wings Tour, and I didn't think of getting a ticket (I only started stanning them three years later when I saw Boy with Luv).
First bias?
When I saw the music video of Boy with Luv, I said to myself, who's that boy with the blue hair? It turned out to be V. He looked like an anime character.
Current bias(es)?
It's hard to have more than one bias, because it's so expensive to get merch from both biases! But I'd express it this way: V is like a first love, then Suga would be the lasting love. Right now I'd consider Suga my ultimate bias. But I still get merch or photo cards related to both biases.
Favorite music video?
Black Swan. Jimin's dancing is exquisite in this video, and I love the interplay of light and shadow and reflections. The song itself is thought-provoking, and is one of my favorite songs.
Favorite BANGTAN BOMB episode?
The episode from the Permission to Dance behind the scenes where Jin and V wrestle each other for ice cream. It is sooo funny and never fails to make me laugh.
Favorite magazine shoot?
I would consider the Esquire Nov. 23, 2020 feature my favorite magazine article on BTS by a mainstream magazine. There is this incredible photo of Jimin jumping in the air in front of Suga, Jungkook and Jin which is one of my favorite photos. The rest of the photos from this article are excellent.
Favorite album?
Love Yourself: Answer. It has all the individual member songs plus group songs I love. Plus it's 25 tracks, so I felt when I bought it, it was great value.
Favorite solo project?
Hands down, Agust D's D-Day. This project has had a lot of emotional impact on me, and meaningful lyrics. When taken as part of the D-Day Tour and movie series, it was a total experience.
Favorite lyrics?
Verse 2 and pre-chorus of Mikrokosmos:
[Verse 2: j-hope, RM, SUGA]
(Ayo) One light is ambition
Some light is rebellion
People's lights
All are precious
This dark night (Don't be lonely)
Like stars (We shine)
Don't disappear
'Cause you're a big existence
Let us shine
[Pre-Chorus: Jimin, Jin]
Perhaps the reason this night looks so beautiful (Oh)
Is not because of these stars or lights, but us
Favorite member dynamics?
Everyone respects Namjoon, and Namjoon gives everyone a chance to talk, to shine. Everyone respects J-hope, so he always makes sure they always dance and perform well. I love the affection they all have for each other (see In The Soop 1 and 2!). On the other hand, they are all devious and will betray each other in Run BTS games for a chance to win a rice cooker.
Favorite fashion style or look?
Suga in the Valentino campaign, and also in his Marie Claire issue. J-hope in his Dior harness concert outfit. RM in Bottega Veneta.
Favorite memory related to ARMY? I volunteered to work with an ARMY group organizing a samgyeopsal dinner charity benefit to celebrate Namjoon and Jungkook's birthdays two years ago. I made so many friends in that group, Titas of BTS.
Dream concert setlist?
Mic Drop
Run BTS
Cypher Pt. 3: Killer
Ugh
Ddaeng
Intro: Persona
Outro: Ego
Trivia: Seesaw
Idol
Fake Love
Dope
Serendipity
Singularity
Euphoria
Epiphany
Ma City
Anpanman
Home
Spring Day
Mikrokosmos
Dynamite
Butter
Permission to Dance
Dream comeback concept?
Another hard-hitting banger , like Run BTS. Something that will make V bite his lip feeling himself while dancing, hahaha. Mixed Korean and English lyrics. Something that says "we're back, like we never left". There must be a music video with dancing.
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