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://youtu.be/Gf0bEYEt2NU?si=j0_LHUiYc8ayD39MJ-Hope’s 1st Live post military
https://youtu.be/WcKjYZJ2rtA?si=rEfRJeHnWDJykMDUJ-Hope Streamhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Dy767faRouF2zsPwWFntD?si=Urt_rDXuQmeoWhODBhMJjA&pi=u-btfvDdvFQzekKSJ 1 - HAPPYTeaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfiPnw4UVcsTrack List
https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bts-jin-track-list-debut-solo-album-happy-1235802582/Purchase from US Retailer
https://www.target.com/p/jin-bts-happy-target-exclusive-cd/-/A-93709409Purchase from Weverse
https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/GL_USD/artists/2/sales/30876Shnoon on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFXfyAcu/

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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 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 comfort to our fellow ARMYs. The episode ends on a lighter note as we just begin to touch upon the joy that is Jimin and Junkook's delightful new travel show, Are You Sure?

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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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