Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes

Happy Tour Ticketing week! Millions of ARMY across the globe are preparing to do digital battle for a chance to see BTS in concert for the first time in years. Did you register for presale? Are you hydrated? Are you have BTS stress dreams? Join hosts as we discuss the fun and the fervor around this cultural reset. Plus, BTS has introduced the name of their new album (Arirang, out March 20th, 2026)...their fifth full length album and 14 songs that we're soon go to know like old friends. Get into it with us, the train has left the station and it's Choo Choo full steam ahead into BTS Year 2026.
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Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for more takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

Friends in Bangtan...
Well, we've made it. Half the world is already in 2026, and your hosts today (Lia and Megan) are almost there. 2026 = BTS Year. For many ARMY, it will be our first big OT7 comeback. It's time to start adjusting eyes and blinking around at this new purple-hued world. Join us for a quick recap on the most famous cat reveal in history (3 cats hard launched this month), and a round up on member news. Also, it's been noted Namjoon can't stop/won't stop referencing Ddaeng. Is our spoiler king coming through with a new year treat? Get in the clown car, baby. Time to ride.
Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for more takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

THE Kim Seokjin held Run Jin encore performances at Incheon Munhak Main Stadium on October 31 and November 2nd. Join Lia, Megan and new addition to the team Becky as we dive into the unique blend of heart and humor that only Jin can deliver. Shout out to the special guest performances from J-Hope, Jungkook, Jimin and V (who even held it down wearing a backpack).
Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for more takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

Join Lia and Megan as we do 5 minutes (yep, we brought out the timers—Not Today, procrastination!) of hot takes on each member. What have they been up to? What might be Yet to Come? From Dior to medical centers, from CK to Celine...and of course comeback. This episode is pure Dynamite, so get ready to Run with us.
Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.

Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for more takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

In this episode, we discuss some challenges ARMY faces: How do we verify information before sharing? What are our responsibilities when it comes to rumors and mistranslations? We explore the balance between fan enthusiasm and respecting artist boundaries, and tackle uncomfortable questions about shipping and solo stanning.

Afternoona Army is on PATREON!
Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.

Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.