Today Is Our Baby Maknae's Birthday!! We Got To See Him Grow Into A Wonderful Man! Happy Birthday Jeon

Here’s a little something to make you laugh on Monday! Credits: A K-Pop Trash #jin #jinbts #kimseokjin #seokjin #김석진 #석진 #진 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B0vxUHRHjCv/?igshid=l1xtxn6npfl3

It's a beautiful day in Agust(D)! Let's gain some fresh energy and encouragement from out one and only, Suga! Source/Credits: a white day STAGE OF THE BEAST BTS Official Facebook • • • • • • • • • • • • • #suga #agustd #yoongi #minyoongi #슈가 #민윤기 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B0yV-ymnIRQ/?igshid=x00q69m7jir8

Ending the week with these beautiful photos of Jimin! Let's show some love and appreciation for our mochi. Happy Friday everyone! 🥳 Source/Credits: JAMJAM prussian blue MINToYou • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #jimin #parkjimin #지민 #박지민 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B06EDeKlhkj/?igshid=1mga56j8udtd9

Tell me that this isn't the most adorable thing you've seen.. 🥺 J-Hope has his own style and we love it! Source/Credits: eternal diamond 💎 Adonis SPOTV ⭐ STAR hearth♡pe218 V Channel + • • • • • • • • • • • • • #jhope #hoseok #junghoseok #정호석 #호석 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B0i5x0fljcG/?igshid=1tlv34n0cv80p

Another Wednesday in HopeWorld! Here are some photos of our Sunshine, J-Hope, to brighten your day! 🌞 Source/Credits: SECRETHOPE SGPD! February • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #jhope #hoseok #junghoseok #정호석 #호석 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B006t5Rldfu/?igshid=13a0pb4dkdbce

Since its JK day, how about some ramen and a movie, to end the week. Know any good ones? Source/credits: Fairyland Summer Package 2019 • • • • • • • • • • #jungkook #jeonjungkook #kookie #정국 #전정국#bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 #musician #kpop #ynwa #loveyourself #btsrelated https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jRGurlp18/?igshid=nm9dtrnl00it

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BTS' 'Map of the Soul: Persona' Album Certified Gold by RIAA

BTS' April release "Map of the Soul: Persona" was recognized gold by the RIAA, with over .5 million units certified in the U.S.

Whalien 52

   Many others have discussed this song and done it well, but Imma use it to start our move into BTS' music and symbology. Because, to my mind, it's one of BTS' best songs ever and embodies everything that's so special about them. First, let's look at the lyrics. I'll write the translation out here and not repeat the refrain, for space purposes. I'm using Genius English Translations. I'll also indicate which rapper sings which part, so you know what they wrote, basically.

   RM:

Yeah, the most lonely creature in the world

Eh, do you want to know my story?

I've never told this to anybody

Yeah, come on

   Suga:

In the middle of the vast ocean

One whale speaks softly and lonelily

The fact that no matter how much they shout, it won't reach

Makes them so gravely lonely that they quietly shut their mouths

Of course i don't care what's the matter or what I've now become

When loneliness is the only thing that stays by my side

I've become completely alone. It's a lock that fills sadness

Someone says "Bastard, you've become a celebrity"

Oh fuck that! So what?! Nobody remains by my side and I'm fine on my own

These words that are easily said towards me quickly becomes a wall

Even loneliness turns into something you can see

Even if my breaths are blocked

Because I'm confined in that wall

Head towards the surface of water above

Hey oh, oh hey oh yeah

   Chorus:

Lonely lonely lonely whale

Sing alone like this!

Will i ever shine so brightly like a remote island?

Lonely lonely lonely whale

Like this, try calling once again

Until this song that doesn't have a response

Reaches tomorrow

No more, no more baby

No more, no more

An endless signal will reach someday

Everywhere, even to the other side of the earth

No more, no more baby

No more, no more

Even the blind whales will be able to see me

Today i sing again

        J-Hope:

The world will never know

How sad i am

My hurt is oil and water that can't mix

So only above the surface of the water do I

Breathe, and the interest ends

A child in the lonely ocean

I want to make it known too

My value, Everyday

I become sick with worry, the sticker always beneath my ear

Never end... Why is there no end and always hell?

As time goes by, it's a Neverland in a cold abyss!

But I always think, now

Even if i sleep a shrimp's sleep, my dreams are like that of a whale's

The upcoming big praise will make me dance everyday

Like me, Ye I'm swimmin'

   Bridge:

I go towards my future

That blue beach and

Believe in my hertz

Hey oh, oh hey oh yeah

   RM:

Mom said the sea is blue

She said to let out your voice as far as you can

But what do i do? It's so dark here and there are only different whales

 speaking entirely different words!

I just can't hold it, ma! I want to say I love you

Alone, I look back at this music sheet that's like a rotating song

This ocean is too deep

Still, I'm lucky

(No one besides me knows of these tears.)

I'm a whalien.

   Chorus to end

   Wow, really strong moving lyrics. Just by reading, you can feel the pain and loneliness that they've experienced. Now add the music and voices. Even down to Adora's adlibs in the background, reminiscent of whale songs...

(Adora is a long-time producer with BigHit, in case you were unaware.) And the way they use the "radio sound" to make RM's voice sound further away. And lonelier. The credits for writing this are Kim Namjoon, Min Yunki, Jung Hoseok, Brother(?) Su, PDogg, Hitman Bang and Slow Rabbit. They are the dream team, when it comes to some of BTS' best songs.

   Then you figure out that the basis of the song is the 52-hertz Whale, the loneliest whale in the world. The story goes, a scientist discovered a lone whale in the Pacific who sang at the frequency of 52 hz. And whales can only hear up to about 40hz. So none could ever hear it sing. But it sang its song throughout the ocean, nonetheless.

   What genius! Why aren't there more songs about this?!? Isn't it the perfect basis for a song? Then, they added alien to the word! The very spirit of feeling disassociated, unfamiliar, remote... unheard. The incredible word play that BTS is known for, on full display. How could you not love this song? It's not a trite boyband love song, but rather, a scream from the soul, much like whale song. Reaching out to those around the world who can "hear" this level of loneliness and want. And doing what BTS has always done... Letting the listener know they can "hear" you, too. And they share your fears. And they're in this with the rest of the world. But we are together. Our lonely songs in the dark aren't in vain. They will be rewarded with time, as in all else. Keep singing, no matter who hears, because your song is also valid and necessary in the world.

   So, if you haven't heard this song, it's off of their HYYH (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life) pt 2 album. Released all the way back in November, 2015. Go listen immediately. It's obviously one of my favorite songs in the world. And I would love to share it with everyone. Even while we're all singing our own songs. ❄👸

PS: if you have any questions about how we interpreted something, or just want to relate interpretations of your own, feel free to let us know. Here or on our Instagram page 🙏

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BTS ARMY YOUNIVERSE (@bts.army_youniverse) • Instagram photos and videos

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All ya playa haters, you should love yo self!

Hey Army! We noticed there was a disturbance in the force this weekend, and you made some fantastic responses to it. Great job!

      BTS's success has led to other people's success, including previously unknown (relatively) YouTubers and web article writers. There will, unfortunately, be more instances of people using Bangtan for their own gain. I don't even think the boys would mind others getting a leg up, with them. But some people can only be envious, never appreciative. So it was wonderful to see the response from Armys all over the world, this weekend!

      Surely, we were angry after certain things were said. Who wouldn't be? But to see our fandom come together in a positive way was inspiring. The #cypherparty on Twitter" and the streaming parties to raise the cyphers in the charts were brilliant ideas. And we're here for it, Armys! 👏👏 One of the truly incredible and unique things about BTS is their positive message and approach to everything. So it's amazing when that translates to fandom and our behaviours,  too. Keeping in mind how they'd want to see us is probably a good idea whenever dealing with fandom issues. Thinking of constructive ways to express our unhappiness is near Namjoon-level genius. Rather than just sending hate comments, it may be as satisfying to politely request apologies. Sometimes, there are extremes and we may choose to report the problem. There are always ways to do that on any platform, correctly. Or, if you think it's warranted, to BigHit directly. Even kindly write to employers and let them know of our displeasure. There've also been outreaches, in the past, to help educate some people who couldn't understand BTS. 

What kind of responses did you like? Any examples you want to share? Any ideas you have for the future? Let us know! We're happy to share ideas. Overall, it was really fabulous to see the anger and hurt turned into fun and fruitful action. We noticed, Army! You nice, Keep going!    ❄️👸🏼

Saengil chukkha hamnida...

   Happy happy birthday, our youngest! May you be bright and happy forever.  I wish i had a more creative way to express my good wishes for you, but this will have to do. I'm so proud of the person you have been, as well as the person you're becoming. It's hard to believe you're only 22 in international years, since I've seen you growing up for so long. Yet, it is only in the last year that you've begun to really take on the look of a man, not our shy, innocent baby bunny.

   And it's momentarily sad to see that sweet fresh face go. But the sadness is short-lived. There's still wonder in your expression at the new things you continue to encounter. And there's still caring for the people and environment around you. There's more humor, though, sometimes at your hyungs' expense. And there's definitely a little more devil in your wandering gaze... That's ok because your personality needs to fill out, like your anatomy. Your talents have grown minimally because they were already outstanding, not much room for improvement there. But your skills in using those talents continues to expand. As does the sheer amount of talents you possess. Smh still truly, the Golden Maknae.

   Lastly, I'm happy to keep watching from the back as a proud and thankful fan, as you keep on growing. Becoming the man you are, from the melding of 6 other influences, into your own true personality. Hopefully blessed and successful in whatever means you choose to be. Happy with whomever you choose to surround yourself with. And healthy, in all ways, for a long long time.

   Happy birthday, Jeon Jungkook! You are truly wished this by millions around the world and me!! ❄👸