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Listen to Take Two on Spotify!

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Take Two' Live Clip #2023BTSFESTA

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Take Two' Live Clip (Jung Kook Focus) #2023BTSFESTA

"We really believe that the seven of us in BTS will always be together, and I believe there are clear things we can do in each of our respective areas. Each one of us has their own unique sphere, and there’s a mutual respect there. I think having that respect is the most important thing"

-Yoongi

The colors represent.... their mic colors?? 🥹

But anyhow, this is pretty and cuuuute 😭💗

stories unfolding just for you~

geeeez their vocals are mesmerizing on this one! the end is pure magic. trans.

happy 10 years with bangtan! ♡ cr. jung-koook, transl. doolsetbangtan

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyKDyjmaUAEkvLD?format=jpg&name=medium

so fucking true

[슈취타] EP.12 SUGA with 진 #2023BTSFESTA"

Our Astronaut came to visit us today 🧑‍🚀💜🌌

I love them together like this.

Also the surprise guest 👀.

📖 🛤️💬 BTS Life lesson

When Jin started to talk about how he just wants to be happy, I can't really quote him precisely but this is one of the moments that stands out to me.

Being happy in this life is very important, seeking ones own happyness daily. I think this is the way to live. And sometimes we get distracted by small unimportant things. So this was a good reminder to me. 🤍

⛓️⚔️💣 Rookie Kings

Suga and Jin talking about how they started was also great, how 7 inexperienced boys overcame all the struggles that come when pursuing a dream.

It always pulls my heartstrings to think about how much they fought to be where they are now.👑

I don't really see this being brought up a lot, but in Rookie King they were shown sleeping on the floor .

I believe Suga and Jin slept in a bed together, the footage is hard to see but it seems like Namjoon, Jhope, Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook slept on the floor. I think it was just for a night. But I wonder how much we don't know about their efforts.

You can even see Jungkooks foot escaping over the sheets.

The first time I saw it I couldn't help but cry. Up until this point I had no idea of the struggle and I was in awe. It's hard to express how much I respect (not only BTS) people that fight and sacrifice for a dream.

I recommend you watch the early content if you haven't already. 💜

-June

HE COULD BE A HALLUCINATION, a trick of the light, izzy simply seeing what he wants to see instead of what's in front of him. it wouldn't be the first time. when frenchie had been on stage, singing at the open mic as his hands moved gracefully over the neck of a worn guitar, izzy couldn't be certain. but as he approaches the alleged apparition, there are undeniable signs of substance.

the thin, subtle lines at the edges of frenchie's eyes, for example, are proof of lost time that izzy's delusions would never include. & then there's the simple fact that frenchie draws closer to him, opens his arms & pulls izzy into his chest, folding them neatly together. in all his dreams he has where frenchie returns to him, he always disappears before they can touch. so the only explanation is that this is not some spectre that izzy had conjured up out of pure loneliness ; this is real.

& izzy lets out a breath that feels like it's been held in for years, softening instantly at the contact. he allows himself to wrap his arms against the taller man's torso & cling to him tightly. & it feels different than it had before — frenchie's ribs aren't as narrow as the last time izzy had held him, & his skin smells cleaner than it ever did in the wilderness — but also the very same. the way that he fits right under frenchie's chin so that he can lean his head against izzy's is exactly the same; the way his voice sounds when he speaks is exactly the same.

❝ wouldn't be the strangest thing that's happened to us, ❞ he replies flatly, going for a wry attempt at humor. & he gives frenchie one tight squeeze before leaning back — just enough just to see his familiar eyes. ❝ what are you doing here ? i thought you were . . . ❞ he trails off, unsure of how to finish the sentence. the truth was that he had no idea where frenchie had been, or what he had been doing all this time. no one had heard from him since their rescue from the woods, & that had been decades ago. izzy hadn't even known for sure that frenchie was alive, & he certainly hadn't thought he would ever see him again. ❝ i didn't think you'd ever come back here, ❞ he says, settling for a close-enough approximation of what he really wanted to say.

"Am I dreaming or is that really you?" - @musecraft

THE FAMILIARITY of the voice gave him pause, momentarily leaving his guitar case half closed as he righted himself. The odds of- it couldn't be. He of all people wouldn't have been caught dead in a place like this. And yet the voice was too distinct to be anyone else.

Izzy often spoke in a low, hushed tone as if he were hoping not to be heard- ironic given how prone he was to yelling. But he didn't have to yell this time, or even raise his voice. The pub was quiet with all but the most devoted drunks remaining. A grin broke out across his face as he turned around, his free hand outstretched, beckoning him in for a hug.

He was older now- they both were but Izzy wore his like a chewed up dog toy. Had he not said something Frenchie likely wouldn't have recognized him.

The look of uncertainty was all too familiar, as if he thought Frenchie would yell "psyche" and push him to the ground like a schoolyard bully. It was only after Frenchie took another step toward him that Izzy accepted the invitation. He leaned down and, ever a creature of habit Izzy, nestled into the crook of his neck as he had hundreds of times before.

He rested his cheek against the side of Izzy's head. The smell of stale cigarettes and cheap whiskey clung to Izzy almost as strongly as the pomade. Same brand he used in high school, if Frenchie had to wager. Were there not decades between them he may have kissed Izzy right there. But it had been far too long for that. "It'd be weird having the same dream, wouldn't it?"

So…

Anyone else crying from Take Two or is that just me?

🥹🥹🥹

NEW POWER COMBO UNLOCKED!

Listen to the songs at least once in the following order. Ear-melting guaranteed!

Promise

Letter

Take Two

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Why does this gif come up when i search jikook?? 😂

WHAT MAKES A FAN SONG?

As I've been thinking about this topic recently, I'd like to list out a few recent 'fan songs' and what components lead into that descriptor. This certainly isn't limited to the following ideas, just what's been bouncing around my brain.

The songs I'd like to frame this around are:

Take Two (TT)

Letter/Dear.Army (L/D.A)

My You (MY)

I'm limiting to these few as they are the ones that released while I've been actively paying attention to the BTS/ARMY relationship. I'd love to hear thoughts on the other fansongs as well, especially from anyone who was around during their initial release!

Song Links (I cant wait for the day we have a shareable version of Letter):

I'd like to submit that there are a few criteria as to what deems a song eligible for this classification. Not all songs will present all criteria, and ultimately it's up to the artist and audience to collectively agree but let's run with this, shall we?

1. CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER

This is the most straightforward and easiest to recognise. What do the actual words, the lyrics state? Usually very visible on the surface-level but don't disregard the level of artistic interpretation and nuance in metaphors and levels of meaning! Some lyrics may have further meaning for the fans familiar with their other works. Or maybe it's just about a subject the artist is more willing to share with their fans rather than the world at large - not necessarily ABOUT the fans themselves but more a conversation directed toward the fans.

I'll just list some of the lyrics of each aong that stick out to me (using english translations where applicable):

(TT):

Even when the desert becomes the sea, we swim together

Even the lonely whales, we're singing like them now

We're together so I'm not scared of hoping for eternity

Because you're my belief and my only reason

(L/D.A):

I say uh-oh, I hope wе last forever

You-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh that felt like a warm spring day to me in the cold winter

I say uh-oh, I'll always cherish them

The fun moments between you and me

(MY):

On a starry night

Hope my you sleep tight

Shining purple light

Thank you for being by my side

2. CREATION PROCESS

This is tricky to nail down, particularly when the artist hasn't shared much of the process.

(TT): we don't know much about this process yet but it was clearly pre-planned enough to be ready for recording before Jin left. Also, (in my opinion) the bpm was obviously paced below what a typical catchy summer song would be. I honestly think the song would be better with a slightly faster pace but slowing it down makes it less likely for non-ARMY to catch onto it and thus more of a special gift to fans only. I don't know the bom just seems off to me with this one when i listen to it...

(L/D.A): do we know anything about this beside the images of Jimin's notebook?? Hopefully we get some nuggets of the story in the future. Boy shaaaare! 😋

(MY): JK clearlly planned to include ARMY in the creation of the songs lyrics. He posted a query to get fan participation, reviewed submissions, held a Livestream where he compiled some submissions into lyrics, and took time to explain afterwards why he couldn't use the submissions word-for-word.

3. DELIVERY

This can sometimes be evidenced when the artist releases the song in a way that will benefit the fans more than themself - usually monetarily and clearly not intended for charting.

(TT): released during Festa with no proper music video. (Also, see my point above about bpm?)

(L/D.A): released as a hidden track on the physical albums. Only people willing to spend money in support of the artist have access to the 'legally-acquired' song.

(MY): released during Festa with a lyric vid including many BTS/ARMY Easter Eggs.

What do you think qualifies a song as a 'fan song'? What about BTS' other fan songs - do they fit into these criteria?

QUICK COMBO:

PROMISE | LETTER | TAKE TWO

(Technically I've recommended this order before but now I have custom gifs!)

My thoughts on this QC:

Promise was always my ultimate favorite song and it killed me having to navigate to SoundCloud and not just have it in my spotify playlist (to help with the stats at least). I had a few weeks of joyful ignorance once it was made available on Spotify before FACE and Letter...

I don't think words exist to describe how much Letter speaks to my soul. I have never been a huge 'on repeat' person but i can NEVER listen to Letter just once. Each time it ends, i think that i didn't appreciate it properly and have to listen again...usually for quite a few iterations.

Take Two is a nice little cap to this combo. I just want to melt in a puddle of joy and love when listening to these songs.

Listening Links:

(I cannot wait until the album version of Letter is on spotify. It's my only hope that one day it will be. For now, here's Jimin's live version.)

Just JK reminding us all to leave a Playlist going while out and about. Streaming King!

Take two!! And action!!

Ohhh J-Hope!!! 🥲(love to hear the clear and warm voice of Jin and J-Hope)

This 7 man are really something!! This song is beautiful, and is just for us…

Jimin in the part of “Letter” talks about almost the same things to us, is so heartwarming that they have always the need to tell us over and over again, it’s like when you are in a romantic relation and you need to secure the commitment and love, and repeat it frequently for not to forget, for make sure is mutual: “here is my heart don’t forget that”

Ahhhh

BTS

This 7 man are really something. This song is beautiful, and is just for us…

Go stream!!

Bringing this back in honor of the upcoming anniversary of Take Two. If you're interested in melting into a puddle of ooey gooey love, here's a combo for you. Oh and you can add Closer Than This at the end as well.

Happy Festa month! I can't wait to see what we get!

QUICK COMBO:

PROMISE | LETTER | TAKE TWO

(Technically I've recommended this order before but now I have custom gifs!)

My thoughts on this QC:

Promise was always my ultimate favorite song and it killed me having to navigate to SoundCloud and not just have it in my spotify playlist (to help with the stats at least). I had a few weeks of joyful ignorance once it was made available on Spotify before FACE and Letter...

I don't think words exist to describe how much Letter speaks to my soul. I have never been a huge 'on repeat' person but i can NEVER listen to Letter just once. Each time it ends, i think that i didn't appreciate it properly and have to listen again...usually for quite a few iterations.

Take Two is a nice little cap to this combo. I just want to melt in a puddle of joy and love when listening to these songs.

Listening Links:

(I cannot wait until the album version of Letter is on spotify. It's my only hope that one day it will be. For now, here's Jimin's live version.)