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Bangtan Iconic Moments: Part I

As ARMY Project 529 progressed week by week, we realized that Baby ARMY might hear more seasoned ARMY use phrases or acronyms referring to a very specific time/place/look for BTS, and perhaps be confused. What in the heck is an "Eyedrop Jin"? Who exactly is "Kitty Gang Jimin"? Well, buckle up my ARMY friends, because this is Part 1 of a guided tour of Bangtan's most iconic looks!

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WEEK 13 | Raise Your Voice

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever, is the culmination of the HYYH era. Largely a compilation album, it contains all of the tracks from the first two albums, but also four new songs. BTS jumped off the cliff, unfurled their wings, and now it’s time to see where they land.

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BTS: Who is SUGA?

Get ready to dive into the essence of Min Yoongi, affectionately known as SUGA, through the lens of ARMY Project 529 and the voices of fans like you. But first, I’ve got to be honest: you aren’t going to get an unbiased opinion of Min Yoongi. All six ARMY Project 529 Admin Team members have SUGA as either their bias or their bias wrecker, so it’s nothing but SUGA love around here.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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