Bangtan Bubbles

Bangtan Bubbles are a series of reader participation prompts from our weekly blog posts. They’re inspired by the BTS era being discussed that week and designed to make us reflect on ourselves and our experiences.

In order to make it easier to participate in Bangtan Bubbles, we’re listing them all on this page. You can participate by leaving a comment on the blog or Facebook, or by tagging @ARMYProject529 on TikTok, Twitter, or Instagram. Get to know us through our responses, and let the 529 community know you through yours!

Click here to download images for the Bangtan Bubbles if you’d like to use on social media — files are numbered to match the list below.

  1. What was your big dream when you were in school? Did you achieve it? If not, is it still your dream now?

  2. Did you know that when Jimin was a trainee, Big Hit tried to make him rap? Thankfully, that didn't stick! What's your favorite Jimin moment from 2 COOL 4 SKOOL?

  3. Has BTS' music ever been a "bulletproof shield" for you in your life?

  4. When did you become an ARMY?

  5. What's your favorite dance move from 2 COOL 4 SKOOL?

  6. Ever felt you had to wear a "mask" like j-hope? Did BTS help you realize you didn't need to?

  7. What's the best prank you've ever pulled, or had pulled on you?

  8. What's the one thing you admire most about Jin?

  9. What does happiness look like to you? Have you reached it, or are you still chasing it?

  10. Did BTS introduce you to hip-hop, or were you a fan already?

  11. What's your favorite BTS/ARMY inside joke you've discovered so far?

  12. What was your New Year's wish for yourself this year?

  13. How would you react if a member of BTS tried to flirt with you

  14. What does the perfect "Just One Day" look like for you?

  15. Have you ever been bullied? What would you say to your bullies now?

  16. Which BTS title do you think is YOUR theme song?

  17. Do you ever feel guilty taking time for yourself to rest and replenish?

  18. “War of Hormone”: Is it satire or just problematic?

  19. How do you comfort yourself on a rainy day?

  20. What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done in front of a crush?

  21. Look back at yourself one year ago. How are you different today?

  22. How did the “I Need U” M/V make you feel the first time you saw it?

  23. What do you think about “hustle life” culture?

  24. What would your strategy be if you were on Run BTS!?

  25. What is your “most beautiful moment in life” so far?

  26. How do you help yourself get back up after “stumbling” in life?

  27. How did BTS find you? How did you find ARMY?

  28. Which is your favorite performance of “Baepsae”?

  29. Do you struggle with Imposter Syndrome and how do you beat it?

  30. Give us your best SUGA “Bultaoreune” moment…

  31. Would you want to be “Young Forever”? Why or why not?

  32. What’s your favorite moment from the HYYH era?

  33. Do you ever “wish upon a star”? What’s your latest one?

  34. Who bias wrecks you the most in BS&T and why is it Park Jimin?

  35. What’s the biggest lie you’ve ever told yourself?

  36. What was your “first love” as a child? Is it something you still consider special today?

  37. Tell us about a time you gave into temptation and if it was the right thing to do.

  38. Do you think the ‘Information Age’ has made us more apathetic or more passionate? Why?

  39. Now that we’ve covered all the Cyphers, which one is your favorite?

  40. Which BTS Halloween Dance Practice is your favorite?

  41. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve taken away from the WINGS album?

  42. What does “Spring Day” mean to you?

  43. What’s your favorite BTS red carpet moment?

  44. Who would YOU most like to see collab with BTS?

  45. Do you struggle with letting others see your vulnerable side? Why?

  46. What’s your favorite “funny version” BTS dance practice?

  47. What is your favorite BTS Festa unit collaboration?

  48. What’s one thing on your “Small, but Definite Happiness” list?

  49. What does the “Magic Shop” mean to you?

  50. How did you feel after watching The Real Bangtan Dinner of 2022?

  51. Have you ever had a "take two" moment in your life?

  52. Do you think that love, any kind of love, can be destined?

  53. Why do you think it was LY: HER that finally got BTS recognition in America?

  54. So… what are YOUR thoughts on “Pied Piper”?

  55. Tell us about a good “mic drop” moment you’ve had in your life.

  56. What’s your favorite part of the choreo from “Go Go”?

  57. Which BT21 character do you relate with the most?

  58. Have you ever found yourself in a “fake love” situation?

  59. Tell us about a moment when you felt lost like 134340? How did you overcome it?

  60. Tell us about a “marathon, not a sprint” goal you have for yourself.

  61. Have you reached your “I’ll show you!” moment yet? Why or why not?

  62. If you could go to one of the locations mentioned in “Airplane Pt 2”, where would you pick?

  63. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve taken from “Outro: Tear”?

  64. j-hope has dancing… what brings you joy? What’s your love language?

  65. What’s an ‘epiphany’ that BTS has helped you reach?

  66. When you say “I’m fine” do you really mean it?

  67. What do you think it means to “love yourself”?

  68. What are the “little things” that are important to you in a relationship?

  69. Tell us about the star inside you. What makes you shine?

  70. What, or who, makes you feel most ‘at home’?

  71. What creative pursuit, hobby, or passion project do you revel in?

  72. Have you ever given up something that once fulfilled you creatively?

  73. Do you have a teenage experience you regret missing out on?

  74. What would you write your manifesto about?

  75. Tell us about something that gives you the feeling that anything is possible.