Uh... I Stand By What I Said Earlier With One Ammendment. It Doesn't Sound Like N'sync...just Justin

Uh... I stand by what I said earlier with one ammendment. It doesn't sound like n'sync...just Justin Timberlake....which isn't really a good thing in my opinion. Definitely missing something. Maaaaybe it'll grow on me but right now...not my fave sound-wise and absolutely nothing to write home about lyric-wise (which absolutely not the point of the song, it's generic pop which doesn't have to be a lyrical phenomenon to be good pop music.) I guess this time I disliked the rap for only the lyrics rather than lyrics and musicality like in Seven...so there's a plus???

Overall, I give it a solid two stars. Not the worst thing I've ever heard and I can tolerate it but don't think I'll be adding it to my brain files unless I drastically change my opinion with repeated listens (which has happened before so I'll keep somewhat of an open mind).

LAST CALL: Which Jimin Dance Time was your favorite?

Run BTS: 010 | Silmido part 4 Spy?!?

Original Air Date: 05 JAN 2016 Episode Length: 10:05 Total Parts: 4 YouTube English Subtitles: Yes Title Song: Dope

Synopsis: Reward dinner for those that earned meals via flags in pt. 2.

Production: Excellent set up for the spy missions and well-executed. Is this the only time the staff actually stick to their guns and don't give in on witholding food as punishment?

Endearment: They're so confident when they hear there's a spy that it's V! Bless their hearts.

Winner: JK

Loser: none

Best Cheater: none

Member Moments:

RM: He barely even reacts when JK spits water on him.

JN: sadly, we got no Eat Jin even though they were eating for this whole episode!

YG: I'm full just by watching him eat. Classic Yoongi.

JH: Thanks to a cooperative JHope! :D

JM: So tolerant. our beloved chim chim.

V: Always a great fall guy when it comes to spy activities.

JK: Mission accomplished! Good work kookie!

Bonus Content: This whole episode is basically bonus content for the previous 3 parts.

CQ Rank: 3

(CQ Eval Date: 11 SEPT 2023)

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Run BTS: 005 | 100 Seconds Sports Day

Original Air Date: 29 SEPT 2015 Episode Length: 9:08 Total Parts: 1 YouTube English Subtitles: Yes Title Song: Dope

Synopsis: Mini Games at a sports field.

Production: Simplistic production for a simple concept. Something was definitely off about the sound though.

Endearment: The first time the guys try their harmonizing thing for Run. Adorable! Good showcase of their adaptability and general comeraderie.

Winner: BTS

Loser: Staff

Best Cheater: none

Member Moments:

RM: He was so willing to help Hobi with the foot game, immediately takes his shoes off!

JN: When Jin switches to the foot task, someone says 'what a miraculous body'. Nuf said

YG: Rage throwing the Jegi at Tae and it ends on the other side of the fence!!

JH: No fancy footwork for hobi ;)

JM: Poor Jimin. He knew everyone's mistakes were going to lead to his lack of screentime and then he succeeds on his first attempt. MVP!

V: ...boy does not know how drink milk...

JK: Calcium! Calcium! (maybe he should have had less if he's going to kill us in ch.2!)

Bonus Content: Not official bonus content but JM & JH's Dope MV reaction was filmed this day too!

CQ Rank: 3

(CQ Eval Date: 10 SEPT 2023)

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Thank goodness for the auto-replay in Instagram. This deserves multiple watches!

Now, I am not educated in the least about dance but I can easily say that Jimin makes it so captivating to watch. Never heard this song before and it's not sounding like something I would like but I'm so enspelled by the dance.

Some of the recent challenges we've seen have really just seemed like a display if hand gestures put to a beat and not like actual dancing if you know what I mean? Still mostly entertaining, but for different reasons. Not the case here.

TLDR: JIMIIIIIINNNN!!

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Run BTS: 004 | 30 Second Mission

Original Air Date: 15 SEPT 2015 Episode Length: 10:50 Total Parts: 1 YouTube English Subtitles: Yes Title Song: Dope

Synopsis: Mini-Games at a pool!

Production: The games were explained well but quality sound at a pool is always rough and they definitely hadn't figured it out yet. Respect for tackling it early though!

Endearment: The guys are starting to show their repor with the staff and figuring out how they can be rewarded for it.

Winner: JM

Loser: JN

Best Cheater: Staff (seriously! Handing out the punishment juice and then only making one of them drink it!)

Member Moments:

RM: The God of Destruction must have taken the day off. RM performed quite well!

JN: Poor Jin got dunked the worst when he was pushed in. Like a cute-downed worldwide handsome... and then he drowned himself after the crane game.

YG: Yoongi was almost going to be the best cheater but they didn't let him get away with his torn paper crane trick. Nice try though!

JH: Cutest dive in front of a no diving sign ever!

JM: JM pushing RM into the pool is one of my favorite moments. he's just so darn cute when he's mischievous!

V: V's bottle trick with the cola was so cool.

JK: Not much screen time for Kookie. He tried to copy V's cola trick but his was too bubbly.

Bonus Content: none

CQ Rank: 3

(CQ Eval Date: 10 SEPT 2023)

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QUICKCOMBO: 3D | 134340 | LIKE

I built a combo I actually like that incorporates 3D! Mission accomplished! It is growing on me, at least in context of different songs...

My thoughts on this QC:

I needed to find songs that had the same musically chill but upbeat feel. I'm also a sucker for a sad ending so I'm loving starting with 3D progressing through a storyline with 134340 and Like. I personally prefer the alternate version of 3D so that's the listening link I've included.

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