Best Taekook Podcasts (2024)

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Hobi's Home!!!!!!! 1:00:13

21d ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Hobi is Home! J-Hope finished is military service and Tonya, Alison, Megan, and Lia are ready to celebrate. And if having Hoba back isn't blessings enough--Jin is releasing his first album "Happy." The wait has been long (none of the members' enlistments are flying by) but our patience is is paying off. Show note: J-Hope Military Discharge https://…

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A Look at Bangtan Remixed 1:18:55

2M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

We welcome special guests, Mimi Nguyen and Yutian Wong, who were editors for Bangtan Remixed: A Critical BTS Reader published recently by Duke University Press. "Bangtan Remixed" offers a multifaceted exploration of BTS. This collection brings together diverse voices—from academics and journalists to artists and devoted fans—to examine the group's …

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Mercury in Shibal: Guess We Are Talking About Scooters 52:38

3M ago52:38

52:38

In this episode, we unpack our reactions to the evolving story about Suga's scooter incident as it stood on the day of recording, August 13, 2024. We discuss the media frenzy we see online versus the relatively bland media response in the mainstream U.S. press. We also share the emotions we are experiencing as devoted fans and try to offer some com…

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Jimin and Joy 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

July really feels like it's for the J's: Jimin, Jin and Joy. Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we dive into what's been going on in Bangtan from the release of MUSE to the upcoming "Are You Sure" to Jin's trip to Paris. And we ask the question...what's been bringing you joy in the fandom? Show notes: Muse: Smeraldo Garden Marching Band: https://youtu.b…

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Festa 2024 Hot Takes 1:09:59

5M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

2024 Festa -- not sure what ya'll had on your bingo card but we did not have Kim Seokjin doling out free hugs to 1,000 fans. From mukbang to Super Tuna, group photos (with Yunki) and bedazzled jorts and saxophones--your Afternoona Army friends have you covered (as broad as V's shoulders). Show Notes: Article from The Guardian: https://www.theguardi…

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RM Exposed: From Nuts to Groin We Break Down "Right Place, Wrong Person" 1:08:15

6M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

RM of BTS just released his jaw-dropping, experimental alternative album, Right Place, Wrong Person. Join us as we begin to unpack our early impressions of this new musical direction, our favorite tracks, the symbolism and music videos, the storytelling and catharsis, and what this means for the future of BTS and K-Pop. NEW! Afternoona Army is now …

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Afternoona Army Uncensored 1:06:53

6M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we unburden ourselves on everything from RM's comeback to Jin's return (NEXT MONTH, THAT'S RIGHT NEXXXXXT MONTH). And even throw in some this or that's for extra fan girl fun. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air i…

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It's Getting HOTS In Here 1:02:35

7M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

We could talk about other things besides the release of J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STREET album and documentary...but why would you want us to do that? Join Tonya, Megan, Alison, and Lia as we react to and analyze this groundbreaking solo release--and try (and probably fail)--to predict Hobi's next moves. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The …

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It's Hope On The Street Time 51:56

8M ago51:56

51:56

J-Hopes six-part docuseries, 'Hope on the Street', premiered on Wednesday (March 27) on Amazon Prime. Saddle up with Afternoona Army to ride through what we can expect in this deep dive as well as hopes and dreams for the direction of the series. Whatever J-Hope has in store will be well-planned and amazingly executed...like everything he does. No …

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"Ask Me Anything" Afternoona Army 56:50

9M ago56:50

56:50

Afternoona Army gets into allllllll the nitty-gritty by doing an uncensored AMA (Ask Me Anything) on BTS, biases, and surviving (and thriving) within this wild ARMY life. Show notes: Jk and V PTDLV https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KS7PoB/ Proof announced https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KSqSoS/ Hobi palooza https://youtu.be/6ak5yOmj8W8?si=5wgbYbnnyyfjk7KN Di…

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Sounds Like A Cult: K:POP...Valid or Hmmm? 37:19

9M ago37:19

37:19

Join Alison, Tonya, and Lexi as they deep dive an episode of Sounds Like A Cult: K-pop to discuss how it resonates with their experiences of BTS and ARMY life. Are we all drinking Kool-aid? NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and r…

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Love Wins All 36:03

9M ago36:03

36:03

Join Megan, Tonya, Lia and Resident "V" bias Becky for a candid snack around IU's Love Wins All (featuring BTS Kim Taehyung). We explore some of the fan theories, some critique, and explore the director's stated intentions. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get s…

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BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star (Episodes 1 and 2) 1:12:11

10M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Happy 2024! Afternoona Army is here to dive into BTS Monuments/Beyond the Stars (Episodes 1-2). Journeying through Bangtan's ten-year career, highlighting their highs and lows in a series of never before seen footage and interviews. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD chann…

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Jungkook, BTS, and Popcast Cashing In On Lazy K-Pop Takes 1:15:54

11M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

At the beginning of December, Popcast, a NYT music podcast featuring host Jon Caramanica (NYT music critic) and special guest Kara, positioned themselves as the "grown ups" in the room up against gremlin Stans to discuss how uh... (checks notes) Butter and Golden are a sign of a great decline. This was a click bait power grab...so right back at ya!…

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Enlistment Bombshell 56:53

12M ago56:53

56:53

This is Big Hit Music. 5 little words that have struck terror into the hearts of Army since Fall 2022. We've said a temporary goodbye to Jin, J-Hope, Suga...and now it's time to farewell the final four. Were you surprised to learn it would be a mass exodus? Are you grappling with your Bangtail-free months. Relieved to catch up on content (maybe--lo…

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JK is Golden: Jungkook's Solo Album Debut 1:12:40

1y ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Jungkook has dropped his solo album, Golden, and according to Afternoona Army...pop has a new king. We cover everything from 3D to Shot Glass Full of Tears and apparent musical influences, his whirlwind promo and how/why the team seems focused on promoting him to the west. Let's party, party, yeah! NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The B…

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Halloween Special: Wild World of Fan Fic 1:21:31

1y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Happy Halloween! Your intrepid hosts (Alison, Tonya, Megan and Lia) decided to brave the wilds of fan fic and see what lurks in the woods. We read fic with shapeshifters, a walk through the omegaverse, alternate universes and grim reapers. No shaming, just exploring where fantasy and fandom can lead...with a side detour to get thinky over implicati…

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Talking About 3D: Did We Drink The Potion? 1:23:01

1y ago1:23:01

1:23:01

Join Megan, Lia, Alison and Tonya as we wrestle with Jungkook’s latest bop, the good, the bad and the questionable. Did we drink the potion? As always we ask the tough questions and challenge ourselves to think and thirst all in one episode. So grab your champagne and confetti and let's get in motion. Golden pre order https://shop.bts-official.us/p…

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BTS Uncensored Roundup: Thinky and Thirsty Takes 1:31:54

1y ago1:31:54

1:31:54

Unedited and unscripted chat about everything from Layover (still not over the music videos or the hair) to Enlistment (sob) and everything in between as Bangtail keeps us on our toes. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receiv…

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Virgo Season: Layover Release, plus Jungkook and RM Birthdays 1:43:48

1y ago1:43:48

1:43:48

Happy Virgo Season, and boy has it come in force. We have Layover with ALL THE MUSIC VIDOES and jazzy pop vibes. We have Jungkook turning 26. We have RM turning 29. So much to celebrate in Bangtan world right now...so strap on your best party wear and get down with Alison, Megan and Lia. Show Notes: Read V’s interview with Rolling Stone Korea https…

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When We Have to Hold Another Fave Accountable: RM 13:05

1y ago13:05

13:05

In the second installment of her NEW AND LEAST FAVORITE SERIES ON THE PLANET, today Afternoona Army host, Lia, asks why did RM use his giant Instagram platform to showcase a song from a convicted abuser of women. Is she advocating censorship? No. Does she think RM personally endorses abuse. Nothing even close. Is she an anti? NO! GOD! NO! But as a …

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When We Have to Hold a Fave Accountable: Kim Taehyung's Live 27:40

1y ago27:40

27:40

It's never fun to hold a favorite idol accountable. For us, BTS is generally a place of safety and deep joy. We love ALL the members AND we love this amazing and diverse ARMY fandom. But today, V made some choices in his Weverse live that left us with questions, and it's fair to ask them. Join host Lia and friend-of-the-pod Becky (who is also a V b…

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Kim Nam-joon Book Club: Beyond The Story PART 2 1:35:50

1y ago1:35:50

1:35:50

Join Megan, Alison, and Tonya as they continue their book club discussion on Beyond the Story: A Ten Year Record With BTS. Covering Chapters 5-7, they get in Map of the Soul: Seven, the pandemic and Permission to Dance periods. SHOW NOTES WINGS concept photo book: A 312 photobook documenting the production process of the album’s short films and mus…

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Waiting on Layover: Love Me Again and Rainy Days MV 21:42

1y ago21:42

21:42

Special Snack Episode! V launches his solo debut with two R&B songs about lost love. Special Afternoona Army Correspondent, Becky (from It's Bananas), walks us through the metaphors that bring his first two songs to life in this upcoming visual album. Take a deeper dive into the symbolism and stories V is trying to tell while you're waiting for the…

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D-Day The Finale: Unedited and Uncensored 2:11:47

1y ago2:11:47

2:11:47

As Min Yunki closes the door on his D-Day world tour, Lia, Lexi, Alison, and Megan have an emotional and unedited chat about the man, the myth, and the legendary concept that will be part of the AgustD legacy. D-Day Podcasts Referenced Suite Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-the-suite-life-with-agustd/id1647112453?i=1000607691300 D…

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Kim Nam-Joon Book Club: Beyond the Story 1:07:20

1+ y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

As a gift to Army to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Beyond the Scene is a chronicle of BTS from the early days in the “Den of Rap” to 2021 just before the Permission to Dance Las Vegas. For Army of all ages it’s a chance to go back to the beginning and get a glimpse into the trainee days, debut, and their road to success. Join Tonya, Alison, and…

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The Rose: Tonya and Amy Recap the Post Lolla Experience 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

38:59

It all started with a message from Tonya to Amy on Instagram. "The Rose is playing a special Lollapalooza after show on Friday, August 4 in Chicago...would you want to go?" Spoiler alert. Amy said "YES," and is now a changed woman. Join us for a very special Afternoona Army and Afternoona Delight collaboration with me (Tona) and Amy as we recap the…

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Seven: Jungkook's Solo Debut 36:16

1+ y ago36:16

36:16

When Jungkook first teased his solo debut, Seven, the fandom went awwwwww...a sweet BTS summer song. Sure we all joked about what Seven could mean-wouldn't it be funny if it meant sexy times seven days a week-but WE WERE NOT SERIOUS. And yet this is what we got. Explicit version? Clean version? Music video review? Join Afternoona Army as we rip off…

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Kim Nam-Joon Book Club: When Breath Becomes Air 52:38

1+ y ago52:38

52:38

During Nam-joon's 2019 Rkive studio tour, "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi. This is a powerful memoir of a terminally ill neurosurgeon trying to find meaning in life. Join Alison and Megan for a deep dive into this power story. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD…

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Festa Part 2 56:25

1+ y ago56:25

56:25

Afternoona Army’s deep dive into 2023 Festa wraps as Megan, Lia and Alison explore everything from the OT7 release Take Two to Namjoon’s hosting at Yeouido Hangang Park. Don't worry Jungkook...we'd recognize your voice anywhere. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, …

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I Get By With A Little Help From "In The Soop Friendcation" 1:04:04

1+ y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik, and Peakboy are besties with our BTS (currently blonde) beau Kim Taehyung, and form the well-known "Wooga Squad." In a rural trip that mirrors the popular BTS show In The Shop, the Wooga crew heads off for a weekend of feels, sleepover snuggles, and yes...matching pajamas. Get into your comfy pants and …

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Dance with the Devil: Suga & Halsey do Lilith 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

36:38

We love a good BTS collab, and it's even better when it's an artist we adore. Halsey has worked with BTS in the past and appeared in Road to D-Day as Suga's number one hair stylist. In Lilith, a song released in conjunction with a new edition of the popular video game Diablo, we see the two of them take a walk on the dark side. While there as some …

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FESTA or BUST: Take One 1:15:58

1+ y ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Happy Festa, folks! Join Alison, Lia, Tonya and Megan to unpack where we are at to date: ANOTHER Jungkook sleepover, Take Two release, Taehyung going Carmen Sandiego all over the world, and much more! So much is happening in next week that this is going to be the first of two dives. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get …

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Kim Namjoon Book Club: Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982 & Human Acts 1:08:13

1+ y ago1:08:13

1:08:13

The Kim Namjoon Book Club is back with the April/May offerings: Kim Ji Young Born 1982 and Human Acts. Join hosts Megan and Alison to deep dive the a story that deals with patriarchal oppression and one that explores a 1980 democratization uprising. SHOW NOTES: Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982: book rec, Yellow Wallpaper Human Acts: In the acknowledgements …

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D-Day Oakland 1:04:33

1+ y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

May 16th and 17th will forever be immortalized as the days your Afternoona Army hosts joined forces and saw Agust D's iconic D-Day shows live in Oakland, California. Join us in the aftermath as we discuss the tailgating, Army vibes, suite life, meeting internet fan friends IRL, 3am GA lines, the infamous beauty bucket, and what it was like to see t…

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Yoongi's Holy Trinity of Music Videos (Daechwita, Haegeum and Amygdala) 1:14:05

1+ y ago1:14:05

1:14:05

With the release of D-Day, AgustD's (Suga aka Min Yoongi) first official album, and third solo project, the story started in “Daechwita” gets continued in the music videos for “Haegeum” and “Amygdala." Join Lia, Lexi, Alison and Megan for a dive into the trilogy and a discussion on how this talented rapper grapples with his various identities, idol…

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Jung Hoseok: The Hope and The Heart 1:05:15

1+ y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

On April 18th, 2023 the world got a little quieter. BTS's main hype man, Jung Hoseok aka J-Hope aka Hobi aka Hoba aka Jay aka The Sunshine of BTS enlisted in the South Korean military for 18 months. It hasn't been long and already we are missing him popping up on Instagram or Weverse the MINUTE any members posts "boo." But what a year he had follow…

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AgustD D-Day Hot Take 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

D-Day is here. The album we all suspected (knew) was coming but only had official confirmation for A FEW WEEKS AGO is out in the world. The closing of the AgustD trilogy that took us from the initial mixtapes AgustD (2016) to D-2 (2020) to this official release is one hell of a ride. Min Yoongi aka Prod by Suga aka Suga from BTS aka AgustD takes li…

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Stop, Collaborate, And Listen! 1:37:14

1+ y ago1:37:14

1:37:14

Re. the title...if you know, you know. Am I right, my Gen Xers? Okay, while we clearly love BTS producing and/or performing their own music...collaborations are always a treat. From Halsey to Psy to IU to J.Cole to Megan Thee Stallion to Woosung to Tablo...we've enjoyed OT7 collabs as well as when solo members join creative forces with different ar…

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Living the Suite Life With AgustD 1:04:46

1+ y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Join Afternoona Army host Lia and Friend-Of-The-Pod, Becky, for an in-depth conversation with Director of Premium Sales and Service for ASM Global at Oakland Arena, Bryan Watson. On February 14th, Min Yoongi aka Suga aka AgustD dropped a bomb on the fandom: he's going on world tour. This sent Lia and legions of other Suga biases into a spiral knowi…

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Kim Namjoon Book Club: Stories of Your Life and Others 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

33:39

The Kim Namjoon Book Club is back with the March topic: Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang. The New York Times called this collection of eight short stories "absorbing storytelling with meditations on the universe, being, time and space ... raises questions about the nature of reality and what it is to be human." Join hosts Megan and Ali…

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Jimin Gives Us FACE 1:07:11

1+ y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

William Faulkner once said "The past is never dead. It's not even past." The pandemic might have moved on from the days where we cancelled plans, stayed home, and watched our world's shrink. But those days are inside all of us. Are we ready to start to face what we experienced during those years? BTS's Park Jimin thinks so and has gifted us with hi…

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Our Private Life: Watching the K-Drama "Her Private Life" With Fresh Fangirl Eyes 1:16:09

1+ y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, at least that's what Tonya, Alison, Megan and Lia have learned in the world of ARMY fandom. Back before BTS got their hooks in us, we were avid K-drama watchers and one drama that delighted us was Her Private Life which depicts the secret life of a professional art curator who happens to be a little (lot) o…

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Kim Namjoon Book Club: Haikyu 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

Afternoona Army is back with another installment of the Kim Namjoon Book Club. This month the feature is Haikyu!! a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate all about high school volleyball. While all BTS has enjoyed the series...Jungkook and Taehyung are apparently the biggest Haikyuu fans (both manga and anime). Serve, s…

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Love Yourself: How BTS Facilitates Self Love 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

February has a reputation for being a month dedicated to the celebration of love. But these twenty-eight (or nine) days aren't just about valentines and romantic partners; it can also be a month for cultivating self-love...all the ways we appreciate and respect our unique needs/wants, our playful sides, and the types of energy we want to tap into. …

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Kim Namjoon Book Club: Almond 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

56:50

The first in our Kim Namjoon Book Club. We noticed RM reading Almond (Won-Pyong Sohn) in the 2020 In the Soop series. It's the perfect book to jump into for these bonus monthly episodes. Almond tells the story of Yunjae, who at an early age, is diagnosed with Alexithymia, a condition where people are unable to identify or express their feelings (th…

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Hope In The Box: J-Hope to Hoseok to Jay in One Documentary 43:01

1+ y ago43:01

43:01

J-Hope in the Box, the documentary about Hobi making Jack In The Box, is out now on Disney Plus and a WILD RIDE of feels. We follow our favorite Dance Captain as he enters the stretch zone planning everything from the music to the look/feel to the listening party to headlining Lollapolooza in Chicago. We also get to see his KAWS collection at home …

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Afternoona Army Uncorked 30:54

2y ago30:54

30:54

Two friends. Two drinks. Three surprise questions each about BTS. Did Lia ask Lexi to play marry, mate and murder with BT21? She really, really did. See how your own answers line up with ours! Show Notes: Lexi Time Travel Choice (Wembley) Lia Time Travel Choice (Tony Montana, Muster 3) BT21 Line Friends Ice Cubes in Wine (LOL) B-Free Dissing Namjoo…

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Buckle Up With Bangtan: Why Carpool Karaoke Is A One Way Ticket to Bang-Town 1:15:04

2y ago1:15:04

1:15:04

In February 2020, BTS featured on James Corden's Carpool Karaoke - after the Late Late Show host had over a million Twitter requests for the members to be featured in his popular segment. What happened next is history...BTS drove into the hearts of millions of Western viewers and inspired a new generation of memes. Join Tonya, Megan, Alison and Lia…

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Pour Some Suga On Me: Min Yoongi Is Haute In Couture 1:07:03

2y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

As part of BTS’s takeover of 2023 fashion, Suga (Min Yoongi)--and his signature blue hunting hat--flew into Paris for Valentino’s latest collection. Min Yoongi was recently announced as Valentino’s latest brand ambassador and Valentino DiVa, attended Valentino’s Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023 show by designer Pierpaolo Piccioli. Join Tonya, Megan…

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