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 far-reaching cultural impact. Through a series of essays, contributors dissect BTS's place in the broader context of global capitalism, soft power, and transnational cultural exchange. 

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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 misinformation frenzy we see online from K-media 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 comfort to our fellow ARMYs.

Show note: YouTube clip of Jimin breaking the chopsticks with his posterior https://youtu.be/oS3NwQ_G0qM?si=ggr2LCNPdVSM7aJ2

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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.be/LIER2z3DBe8?si=7kOc06otFQsIIrQq

MiniMoni Muse:

https://youtu.be/EWwP3wKOVd4?si=5GnIrg3iuOT6U4OK

Who Bangtan Bomb: 

https://youtu.be/rnoWjTOQ1uI?si=RN8XYBtYzlXYgBwm

Who Jimmy Fallon: 

https://youtu.be/sidIL8V83Cc?si=3xoZ9V9YlNRNIdHK

Shadow Mingyu:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9xpNq0yK_e/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Ateez:

Coachella:

https://youtu.be/_SJn072gHHE?si=nWTQ4uAWcbL5SxVX

Ateez Lore:

https://youtu.be/N4yfQ0Jcia4?si=ppgdGme9k-6dxzOB

Afternoona Delight Ep: Ateez

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoona-delight-kdrama-dishing-and-deep-dives/id1551567801?i=1000549514616

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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.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/jin-bts-k-pop-band-military-service-finishes-south-korea

Bangtan Bomb Of Super Tuna:

https://youtu.be/xMBEE8LttIU?si=SNsQ8qoZK8OcbiRP

Festa 2024 Sketch: 

https://youtu.be/g1ABy41Pjuc?si=msJH-xRNJhv8Ej4_

DDAY Final Concert Prep:

https://youtu.be/VPRLfV57hZQ?si=CnokLBfN_Jp-y9RN

Purchase Muse:

Target:

https://www.target.com/p//-/A-92234698

Weverse:

https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/US_USD/artists/2

Shnoon on TikTok:

Smeraldo flower pt 1

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNNfvYMm/

Smeraldo Flower Pt 2

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNNP6rr4/

Smeraldo Lore:

Legend of the smeraldo flower. Smeraldo stands for ‘emerald’ in… | by komorebi | Medium

BTS X Minions Collab:

https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/US_USD/artists/2/notices/6082

Scoups and Mingyu X The Rain Collab:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8aJ0xiypZH/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==

Ateez song of the Summer:

https://youtu.be/VGnOpZhsPk4?si=1mlDdJkMjoFz86DM

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 we aren't biased ;)

Show notes:

Follow us on Instagram

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Join our Patreon and Discord

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Fri(end)s by V MV

https://youtu.be/62peQdQv4uo?si=_Gw-8kAfHXzU-LZD

Streaming Info

https://www.usbtsarmy.com/music-guides/streaming

W Korea V

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUFuh4glr8I

HOTS - Hope on the Street

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo8RZibm4F0&pp=ygUaaG9wZSBvbiB0aGUgc3RyZWV0IHRyYWlsZXI%3D

J-Hope Blogs (early days)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycPXPxr5L4&pp=ygURamhvcGUgdmxvZ3MgZGVidXQ%3D

V-Live J-hope dancing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q88NmtpyL1E&pp=ygUZamhvcGUgdmxvZ3MgZGFuY2luZyB0dXBhYw%3D%3D

BTS Curious Playlist on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0u8kplOfuFJ0U09F8HH2mP?si=HdF_84C8RV2CVP2Rm9R9HQ&pi=u-31OHa1ZXS_WY

Wings Live Wembly

https://youtu.be/BaQXgXxTw18?si=mBntMMZ6V9Hn47nt

J-Hope Cherry Blossom Karaoke

https://youtu.be/R9jzDtX0XDY?si=R-vYwtxeiIxjsQe6

Co-host Tonya’s newest endeavor:

Bangtan Temple on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bangtantemple/

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

Dimple Outfits

https://youtu.be/MjvtVbU4Hm0?si=83TlWFDuB4rBx3R2

Pied Piper Outfits 

https://youtu.be/DqysnygOdOY?si=Wd75FF6aK14PTEWU

@hobisdotori on Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/hobisdotori/

Jin’s February video message 

https://youtu.be/p_zhC-MpRuY?si=dGiJoAqgknzTzxC6

ARMY Project 529

Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/armyproject529?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ==

Website

https://www.armyproject529.com/

Ma City Map

https://www.armyproject529.com/map

Our Patreon and Discord

https://www.patreon.com/afternoonadelightpodcast/membership

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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? 

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