The 529 Connection
WEEK 12 | Changing Colors
With The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2, BTS shows us the beginnings of their journey toward change. Last week we talked about the metaphor of a caterpillar’s chrysalis—the transformation into a butterfly. As we look at the second half of the album, that theme continues, and we begin to see the cracks forming in the cocoon. How will they emerge?
BTS: Who is Jin?
You've probably seen his infectious smile and heard his powerful vocals, but who is Jin beyond the stage persona? As the eldest member of BTS, Jin brings a sense of maturity and stability to the group. Whether he's cracking dad jokes, showing off his quirky personality on variety shows, or hamming it up for the camera during Run BTS! episodes, Jin always brings laughter and joy to everyone around him.
WEEK 11 | Running in Place
The next album in the HYYH series, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2 is a continued exploration of themes associated with ‘youth’. Where the first part is was fragility and desperation, the next installment is all frenetic energy. We find BTS literally running toward their destiny, searching for a resolution to their confusing feelings.
Happy Birthday, SUGA!
Happy Birthday, SUGA! We hope you saw the outpouring of birthday love from ARMY worldwide and remembered that while you are out of sight, you are never out of mind. We love you, and we’ll see you in 2025—we promised, right?
BTS: Who is RM?
Who is RM? Born Kim Namjoon on September 12, 1994, isn't your average “boy band” leader—he's the brains and heart of BTS. Namjoon is an artist with profound and introspective themes, touching on topics like mental health, self-love, and social issues. RM's lyrics have resonated deeply with fans around the world, earning him admiration and respect as a powerful voice in the music industry.
WEEK 10 | Show & Tell
As promotions roll along for The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1, BTS remains constantly on the go. Over the summer they have a number of outdoor fan meetings and mini performances. As they move into fall, not only are they appearing on tons of variety and interview programs, but they’re getting into the groove of their own show, Run BTS!
BTS: More Than a K-Pop Sensation
Who is BTS? You may have heard their name in passing, seen their mesmerizing performances, or stumbled upon their catchy tunes on the radio. If you’d like to dive deeper into their content, their personalities, their journey, I suggest that you start here. ARMY Project 529 is walking everyone through the entire BTS journey from debut to their return in June 2025.
WEEK 9 | Beautiful Disaster
As we wade into The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1 , we’ll watch BTS step boldly into the next phase of their career. They’ll tackle even more taboo topics in their music through the Bangtan Universe (the BU) storyline. Their focus will shift to more emotional storytelling, all while reminding us that they never stop working hard for what they want—that they are… kind of ‘dope’.
WEEK 8 | A Wild Ride
Rolling into 2015, we continue on with DARK & WILD, but this week feels like we’re leaving the ‘dark’ behind and focusing more on the ‘wild’. And remember how they might have broken up with us last week? Hmmm… seems like now they want us back, and they’ll pull out all the stops to make it happen.