In Ask AP529 Episode 7, Leslie gives us a tour and explanation of the ARMY membership options on Weverse, showing us exactly how we can navigate the sign up process. She also takes a deep dive into the (currently) discontinued Merchandise Pack membership options and speculates on whether we might see it return in the future.

In Ask AP529 Episode 6, Leslie answers a question about the origin of the phrase “life is soup and I’m a fork” used by RM during a Weverse Live. While the search revealed that RM didn't originate the phrase, and it wasn't borrowed from fellow BTS member SUGA as initially thought, it led the investigators down a fascinating rabbit hole of music, films, and social media posts.

In Ask AP529 Episode 5, Leslie answers a question about the origin of the "ending fairy" in K-pop, clarifying that BTS did not start the trend, but did help popularize it. The blog explains the concept and history of the ending fairy, tracing its roots back to EXO's Xiumin in 2013 and detailing its evolution and significance in K-pop performances.

In Ask AP529 Episode 4, Leslie discusses a tweet from tiketX alluding to a tour by j-hope of BTS. First, we confirm tiketX is a credible ticketing company that has managed Asian concerts for big names like Bruno Mars and Enhypen. Despite excitement within the fan community, we emphasize the importance of verifying sources, both the poster and the images used.

In Ask AP529 Episode 3, we determine the authenticity of a widely circulated photo known as “CEO Jin”, confirming it as a well-crafted edit by user @mutuntun. The investigation initially pointed to a concert from the Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour in 2019, but later traced the original image to an October 2018 concert in London. This case highlights the importance of verifying sources and recognizing that not everything online is real, and fan edits can be very convincing!

In Ask AP529 Episode 2, we dive into why Korean BTS fans are sometimes called K-Diamonds instead of K-ARMY. The term "K-Diamonds" originated in 2017 when Korean and International ARMYs collaborated to counteract negative media about BTS, fostering a strong bond within the fandom. This cooperation extended to translating BTS content, with Korean fans being called K-Diamonds and international fans being called I-Lovelies, highlighting the unique and supportive relationships within the BTS fandom.

Welcome to ASK AP529 where YOU get to utilize OUR brain wrinkles to find answers to your most burning BTS questions. Our first formal question comes from our very own Katie, from the AP529 Admin Team. She asks:

Has BTS given us a song every year for Festa, and can we expect one this year?

So I thought this was going to be an easy question to answer and compile into a blog. It both is and it isn’t. Most of us know “Take Two” from last Festa. I knew that “DDaeng” was a Festa song. I did not however know that “Bicycle”, by RM, was a Festa release, or “Still With You” by Jung Kook.