It's time for the Weekly Bangtan Report!

Happy Birthday Hobi! Neuron Crew has posted a happy birthday tribute on their social media channels. Here is the video on YouTube:

Neuron Crew are a group of Hobi's dance colleagues and friends from pre-debut. He's known them since middle school. This video was shot at Daedong Plaza in Gwuangju, Hobi's hometown city.

I was wondering last time if we'd see him in between training groups and here he is! The birthday boy himself was out and about. He saw his birthday banners and posters! I suspect this is possibly near his apartment building.

And COMING MARCH!!! HOPE ON THE STREET!!!

Personally, I hope its a series and not just one full length documentary type thing.

Ok, now news for the thirsty folks (thirsty folks=all of us) I was going to start this weekly recap with this, but...

I decided to spare everyone. I'm sure y'all are tired of seeing naked Jungkook (of course that was a joke).

EDIT: CK pulled a bonehead and did not add this particular hoodie to their website before dropping the pics. It supposedly is there now.

As I predicted months and months ago, these brand ambassador deals are the gifts that keep on giving (thank you jesus and tight pants).

Jungkook's deal with Calvin Klein ... he said he wears the "tight kind" ... dare I even go here? will we...? did he...? We Wait™️

There is a video of behind the scenes of his music show recordings he did from Seven's release to Golden's promotions is available on BangtanTV.

Yoongi's Valentino campaign is beginning to appear in Japan.

We still know nothing about what he's up to but we keep getting episodes of Suchwita. Perhaps we'll get one with his good friend, producer El Capitxn. We Wait™️

Taehyung has a photo spread in the current issue of WKorea. Flowers. Lots of flowers:

And he posted on Valentine's day but not really a love note (lol, he's a goofball) but the boy is gaining some weight. He's up to 160 lbs...

Namjoon.... there is that sus image of him playing the saxophone in a red military band uniform (not gonna post the pic). Is it an edit? Ok, so let's think about this.

When have we ever heard Namjoon say he knows how to play the saxophone? That would be approximately zero times he's ever said that. You'd think we would have had some Taehyung/RM interactions or conversations over the years involving saxophones. Nothing.

Do you know how hard it is to learn to play a wind instrument?

And there is only that one single suspicious image. Usually there are multiple weird sneaky angles, blurry shots, etc. I'm just saying I remain skeptical until I hear more from a different source, or from Joon himself. I've seen several pics supposedly of Jimin and Jungkook, one of them sitting in a cafeteria that looked hella real and then the original pic is shown and it's just... wow... edits can be very deceiving.

Joon posted a Lunar New Year message to us on Weverse:

And his @ rpwprpwprpwp Instagram account posted some pics this past week. Since comments are open on that account, Armys are trying to outdo each other with the corniest pickup lines:

Jimin also posted a short but super sweet Lunar New Year message on Weverse and mentioned Jungkook:

I was so happy to see a message from him and so glad he said they are both doing well. But I'm still going to worry...

Nothing new from Jin, we've already had his February message. 116 days left. But here he is and I am looking forward to having his grown ass, mature, military experienced man back with us in a few months:

Other Bangtan related news this week: Enhypen released a cover of I Need U. Some people are speaking negatively about it. What the ever loving fuck is wrong with you people?

That song was important for BTS, it was their first TV music show win and it was IMPORTANT and a big WIN for them that broke the door open. They were about to give up!

Be flattered that BTS is of a calibre that other well-known artists want to cover their songs! That being said, if you don't like the way they covered the song, fine, just move on, there's no need to be mean-spirited about it.

Last weekend, a Japanese TV show seemed to tease/spoil a hint that possibly high profile celebs stayed at a resort in a town outside Sapporo recently... the hint was "Dynamite." This was the resort:

Uh... nice... delulu brain activated...

[KOR/ENG LYRICS] Closer Than This by Jimin

너도 기억하니? Do you remember it too?

우리 첫 만남이 The first time we met

수줍고 어색했던 그때 We were shy and awkward back then

문득 돌아보니 Looking back, suddenly, 

어느새 여기까지 we've made it all the way here

함께 걸어왔던 거야 It’s a journey we’ve walked through together

때론 넘어져 울기도 하고 At times, we stumbled and cried

서로의 어깰 토닥여 주고 We would pat each other on the shoulders

눈물로 여울져 바라보며 Looking at each other with tears in our eyes

서로의 이름을 불러줬지 We called out to one another by our names

6월 13일 그날부터 June 13th, since that day

오늘의 지금까지 너와 난 Until this moment today, you and I 

Even if you're not here

같은 자리에 always In the same place, always

Don’t have to worry now

잠시 이 손을 놓지만, 작은 쉼표일 뿐인걸 Though I let go of this hand for a moment, this is but a comma, a tiny pause

Just call my name out loud

다시 보랏빛 물들 그날 The day we are coloured in purple light again

‘Cause anytime you want me (I'll be)

Right here where you call me (I'll be)

I could never let you go

Never let you go

Whenever you need me (I'll be)

If you believe me (I'll be)

I'll never let you go

Never let you go

비가 내리면 비 맞으며 노래하던 그때를 기억할게 When it rains, I’ll think of the time we sang under the rain

눈이 내리면 눈 맞으며 웃어주던 널 추억하며 When it snows, I’ll remember you smiling for me under the snow

다시 만날 봄날에 못다 한 얘길 전할게 When we meet again on a spring day, I’ll tell you all the things I couldn’t before

My love, my babe 영원히 네 곁에 My love, my babe, forever next to you

일곱은 하나 right 두근거려 지금도 하나의 마음 Seven is one, right, the one heart we share still beats strong

잠깐 눈을 감아 눈앞에 서 있을게 oh Close your eyes for just a moment, I’ll be standing right in front of you, oh

Don’t have to worry now

잠시 이 손을 놓지만, 작은 쉼표일 뿐인걸 Though I let go of this hand for a moment, this is but a comma, a tiny pause

Just call my name out loud

다시 보랏빛 물들 그날 The day we are coloured in purple light again

‘Cause anytime you want me (I'll be)

Right here where you call me (I'll be)

I could never let you go

Never let you go

Whenever you need me (I'll be)

If you believe me (I'll be)

I'll never let you go

Never let you go

하나 된 맘으로 두드리면 When we come to you as one and knock on the door

그 웃음으로 문을 열어줘 Open the door for us with that same smile

멈췄던 시간이 돌아오면 When this frozen time starts moving again

Baby I’ll come back to you

다 함께 부르자 이 노래 Let’s all sing this song together

다시 하나 될 그날에 Until the day we become one

I could never let you go

Never let you go

더 크게 부르자 이 노래 Let’s sing this song louder

다시 하나 될 수 있게 So we can become one again

I'll never let you go

Never let you go

다 함께 부르자 이 노래 Let’s all sing this song together

다시 하나 될 그날에 Until the day we become one

I could never let you go

Never let you go

더 크게 부르자 이 노래 Let’s sing this song louder

다시 하나 될 수 있게 So we can become one again

I'll never let you go

Never let you go

231108 Jungkook's Comment on Anar.knits’ TikTok Video

JK: Wow

231105 V's Instagram Post

Because I can't fall asleep🤷🏻

230919 DAZED KOREA's Tweet

Right here #Sponsored

RM and Bottega Veneta's one heart, one meaning. The attitude, moves and calling.

#BottegaVeneta #RM #BTS

Check out more of our editorials and articles in KOREA October print issue

Hey ARMY fam! 🌟

You know what time it is? Jimin's birthday is just around the corner, and we're gearing up for something special! 🎂

This year, One In An ARMY has an awesome plan to celebrate our mochi's big day – by supporting the Thurman Perry Foundation (TPF)! 🎉

🌼 What's TPF? It's a black women-led, Louisiana-based nonprofit, all about making life better for women and girls impacted by incarceration. 💪

🎁 How can you be part of this awesome birthday campaign? It's easy! Donate, spread the word, or just share your love for Jimin using the hashtag #NewBeginningsWithJimin. 🌟

Your donation can go a long way to help those in need. Plus, it's a beautiful way to celebrate Jimin's kindness and compassion. 🥺

💛Donate here: https://bit.ly/NewBeginningsWithJimin

🏵Fill out donation tracking form: https://bit.ly/NewBeginningsWithJiminForm

Let's make this birthday memorable! Join us and spread the love. ❤️

In celebration of BTS's contract renewal, Big Hit made a huge donation to UNICEF. Many ARMY have expressed a desire to try and match them! If you are one of the many ARMY wishing to join the celebration by donating as well, we have LINKS! 😉

#ARMYFORUNICEF

#ARMYLOVESBTS

You can use this link to reach UNICEF https://help.unicef.org/

Don't forget to fill out the OIAA form for donation tracking! https://forms.gle/BQk4c2HzgDE5UsUj7

✨Update time✨

5,025 donations have been added so far to the total tally of $165,340 USD. Over 5,000 ARMY!! 👀

And to those who can only share #MATCHABILLION #ARMYFORUNICEF, we see you and think you're pretty cool too 🤩💜 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Love you #ARMYFORUNICEF

💜BTS is/in Art💜

Very, very strawberry🍓

ART USED: Strawberry Gatherers, William Gunning King (1880)

*******

William Gunning King (1859-1940) - also known as Gunning King - was a painter, etcher, and illustrator born in England. He is known best, in painting, for his depictions of rural English life.

SEE MORE:

https://artuk.org/discover/artists/king-gunning-18591940

VIDEO OF HIS WORK:

https://youtu.be/bBXpaBhUKW8

Birthday Fundraiser for Jeon Jungkook: Celebrating #HoppyBirthdayJK with a Purpose, One Bunny at a Time

Hey there, ARMYs! We kicked off Jungkook's birthday fundraiser like no other, with the chosen charity being Rabbitats Rescue Society. You might wonder, what's Rabbitats? They're an amazing non-profit rescue society based in Richmond, B.C., Canada, that's all about rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving homes for rabbits in need.

So, how does it all work? Instead of just sending wishes to Jungkook, you can help us by raising funds for Rabbitats in honour of his birthday. Talk about a truly wholesome way to celebrate!

ARMY can participate in the fundraiser by donating to Rabbitats Rescue Society via this link: https://bit.ly/HoppyBirthdayWithJK

We also request ARMY to fill our form and share their donation screenshots. Please hide any personal details: https://bit.ly/HoppyBirthdayWithJKForm

If you're as touched by this as we are and want to join in, you can contribute to the fundraiser by donating directly to Rabbitats. Spread the word on social media using the hashtag #HoppyBirthdayJK to show your support and encourage others to join in this meaningful celebration.

💜BTS is/in Art💜 He's my heart. ART USED: Flower Still Life, Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (1614) ******* Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (1573-1621) was a Flemish-born Dutch still life painter and art dealer. He is recognized as one of the earliest painters who created floral still lifes as an independent genre. READ MORE: https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/person/103K56 SEE MORE: https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/m0zxv?hl=en

BTS is/in Art Hobi Day Edit II

 Happy Birthday, Hobi!

ART USED: The Ten Largest, No. 9, Old Age, Hilma af Klint (1907)

WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE HORRIBLY:

1. You’ll never write anything if you don’t

Start #RisingWithHope on Hoseok’s 5-Day Birthday Flash Fundraiser by Providing Black Communities Access to Mental Health Resources

Let’s shower hope and mental health support on Black communities this February!

ARMY showed interest in supporting an organization advocating for mental health. For Hoseok’s birthday, we’re #RisingWithHope by lending a helping hand to Darkness RISING, a non-profit organization offering mental health resources and support to the Black community.

About Darkness RISING

Darkness RISING is a mental health non-profit organization in the US that provides free wellness workshops for the Black community, a Black Mental Health Resource Packet and a Provider Database, inspirational cover songs, visual albums, and concerts featuring Black musicians and artists who have also experienced mental health conditions. The organization aims to spark conversations about mental health, address issues affecting the Black community, empower the community through resources, and eradicate mental health stigma.

Darkness RISING has an annual mental health event called Darkness RISING: Live, wherein the Black Broadway community performs inspirational songs for Black mental health and Black mental health providers talk on several topics regarding mental health. The organization also hosts free monthly workshops where they partner with Black mental health providers and fitness and wellness instructors for each workshop that focuses on a different wellness topic. Due to COVID-19, workshops are currently virtual. Darkness RISING envisions being an LGBTQIA- and Black-affirming safe space where people can be their true selves.

How to Contribute to the Campaign

For a minimum of $1, you can help create a safe space for black communities. Through our birthday flash fundraiser for j-hope, ARMYs worldwide can support Darkness RISING in providing direct mental health resources to the communities they serve.

🔥 Donate here: bit.ly/RisingWithHope 🖤 Fill out the form: bit.ly/RisingWithHopeForm 🟰 More info here: https://darknessrisingproject.org

We are completely aware that not everyone is able to contribute through a monetary donation. But your support, in any form, is significant to our campaign. You can retweet our SNS posts to help increase the reach and visibility of the org amongst your followers.  You can also find us on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, Reddit, and Amino.

BTS is/in Art

[Writing captions is hard - so imagine one here]

ART USED: The Black Sun, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas (1947)

Love this!

This is not a Yoongi. ART USED: The Treachery of Images, René Magritte (1928-29) 

The Treachery of Images is perhaps Magritte’s most recognized work. The writing on the bottom (“This is not a pipe”) casts doubt on the nature of appearances and existence within art, in words, and in the wider world in general where labels, images, and names are meaningless.

just soulmates being soulmates during the filming of coway ad ♡