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 exper...
Dec 08, 2022•50 min•Ep. 15
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 indi...
Dec 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 14
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.
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 13
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. SHOWNOTES https://bts.fandom.com/wiki/Jin https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bts-jin-revealed-biggest-musical-influence-ended-starting-trend-everyone-answers/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennaguillaume/intro-to-jin-bts ...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 11
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 MV Jin performance at Coldplay's Music of the Spheres concert in Buenos Aires BTS Jin Moon Explained by Bookish Theor...
Nov 08, 2022•25 min•Ep. 10
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. We’r...
Oct 27, 2022•48 min•Ep. 9
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 at ...
Oct 25, 2022•22 min•Ep. 8
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 member...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 7
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 intereste...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 6
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 links Lows 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 gra...
Oct 15, 2022•16 min•Ep. 5
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 draw...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 4
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 names ...
Oct 04, 2022•52 min•Ep. 3
(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. Afternoona A...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min
(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 mascu...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min
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 bunn...
Sep 27, 2022•24 min•Ep. 2
Interested in learning more about the BTS hype? Fan-curious? Already love the guys, but daunted by the mountains of content? Worried people might judge you for your new happy place? Have no fear. Afternoona Army is here to help validate your life choices with a series called Army 101. Episode One is Welcome to Bangtan U. Buckle up, put your seat into the upright position, and enjoy the ride. But remember, once you Jimin in, you don't Jimin out. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BT...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1
