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Some write off BTS as nothing more than ‘elementary students’ president’ (t/n: BTS was named the most popular/adored idol group among elementary school students.) However, through their recent album, they have risen and placed their name on the highest point (most prestigious) of certain awards ceremonies in 2016 (t/n: referring to them winning two of the most prestigious awards ‘daesang’s so far: ‘Best Album of the Year’ at the MelOn Music Awards and ‘Artist of the Year’ at the Mnet Asian Music Awards). BTS, not at all shy about their label as a ‘hot trend,’ is in fact sharing their story with an even louder voice.
Rap Monster’s jacket - Noirer, choker - VLADES
RAP MONSTER
Working on music, practice, promotions, performances. This cyclic (t/n: literally: “hamster wheel rotation-like”) everyday routine may seem boring to some, but we think it’s a lot of fun. It’s what we wanted to do, what we love to do, is it not? However, I relieve my stress through figurines. Lately, the moments when I am collecting Kaws or Coars
etoys art toys are the times when I am happiest. On top of that, when I am exhausted during the tight schedule there is someone inside my head that urges me to continuously (constantly) write lyrics. I could say that’s the secret to my motivation for consistently working on songs, I think? It might sound kind of silly but motivation comes from the soul, ha ha ha. It has been over three years since our debut but there is still so much I haven’t been able to do yet. I say this every time, but I am still dreaming of the day I am able to collaborate with Yoonha, Tablo, Lee Sora sunbae-nims (t/n: sunbae is an honorific). I would also like to collaborate with foreign musicians such as 6lack and King Krule.
Suga’s jacket - Kwak Hyun Joo, turtleneck top - BESLOW
SUGA
I began music at the age of 13, but through BTS promotions I seriously contemplated (worried) over what the identity of an idol and musician was/should be. However, I no longer hang onto such issues now. Because it is certain that good music will always be acknowledged/recognized in some way no matter what. What does it matter if it is a song made by an idol or an album released by a musician? I am just a person who makes music, (and so) making many great songs is my first priority. Gaining popularity as an idol, being recognized as a musician—these issues come after that (t/n: they are of secondary importance). Lately, working on music with the other members is a lot of fun. At first, our rap styles were similar, but now, as the time we spend together passes, our individual personalities are gradually becoming c
learer. One can make even greater songs the more s/he shares their stories, and this process is a lot of fun. Pressure? (t/n: can also be “Burden?”) If I said I didn’t feel that, it would be a lie. But now I feel that the word ‘responsibility’ is more appropriate. Because I want to let them (you) hear even greater music each time. It might sound arrogant, but this is our ‘swag.’ Arrogance and swag are different.
J-Hope’s shearling cape - Noirer
J-HOPE
Every time I wrote lyrics I felt a lot of pressure (t/n: or “the burden was great”). ‘At this part I have to talk about this!’ I suffered from such obsessions/constraints. What I have felt from various trials is the fact that if you write lyrics after deciding on a framework (t/n: literally “mold”), then the authenticity disappears. However, while working on our recent full-length album <WINGS>, I once again severely experienced the ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears.’ This is because as the one responsible for the part that sets the atmosphere for the album, the ‘Intro: Boy Meets Evil,’ I had to show off a solo rap and choreography. The memory of what I felt on my feet when practicing the choreography barefoot is still vivid in my mind. The most memorable feeling was the feeling of my body becoming one with the ground. I looked incredibly sexy preparing for the stage, ha ha ha. Once I become absorbed in one thing I tend to focus only on that thing. This applies to (working on) BTS promotions of course, and in love as well. What I think love as, is something that makes people stupid. Don’t you become a stupid person who only knows one person when you are in love? Anyway, it would have been nice if V and Jin could also shoot with us. It’s really too bad that they couldn’t be with us due to other scheduled conflicts.
Jungkook’s shearling outer - Burberry, turtleneck top - BESLOW
JUNGKOOK
I have never once thought that dorm-life with my hyungs felt uncomfortable. In fact, on the contrary I worry about how uncomfortable it will be if we end up living apart/separately. It’s the same for the other members as well. We don’t feel the need for independence nor the discomfort of dorm-life. Sometimes Rap Mon-hyung will get annoyed when playing games in Taehyungie-hyung (V)’s room but (Rap Mon: “He has his headphones in and commands his teammates to do this and that loudly, and when I’m listening to that I do wish I could have an individual room”), every time (that happens) though, we figure it out by rock, paper, scissors, so I think that’s a relief. When we were deciding roommates there was one extra room so someone could have a single (individual) room, but we democra
tically(?) used rock, paper, scissors. And I won. Thanks to that, I am happy, ha ha ha. Is that why right now is my most beautiful moment in life? No, that’s not it. As time passes by, later if I am able to say ‘Ah, I was really happy then,’ then is that time not the moment I call the most beautiful moment in life?
Jimin’s coat - Bottega Veneta
JIMIN
When we confirmed our full-length album’s title as <WINGS>, I imagined flying the sky to my heart’s content. I wanted to try flying the vast sky, here and there, without deciding on a destination. An ‘irresistible temptation’ concept? Then, too, I thought about when I was the most sexy. The temptor (person) must be sexy in order to be irresistible, right? (t/n: I’d like to point out that in English ‘irresistible’ is an adjective, but here, in Korean, it’s a verb clause. He
is literally saying ‘unable to be rejected/resisted.’ So, in a way it is more accurate to say ‘A temptation you can’t resist’ or ‘The temptor must be sexy so that you can’t resist him, right?’) I think the other members will all respond in a cool way, ‘when they are working on songs,’ or ‘practicing choreography,’ or ‘when they are focusing on their work up on stage,’ etc. but I look the sexiest when my eyes are swollen. (Suga: “When they see Jiminnie’s eyes, everyone falls into it, of course,” Rap Mon: “Being instinctively sexy is the best, you know. In terms of that, (he is the best), no one can beat Jimin.) (t/n: In English, “innate sexiness” is another close translation that may be easier to understand. However, in Korean there is one word that means you are born with a trait or talent, aka “innate talent,” and another word that means it is an “instinct,” like an animal’s “basic instinct.” In this case, Rap Mon’s uses the word, “instinctively,” and thus I chose to translate it literally rather than use “innately” because it is has a much stronger meaning in the Korean context.) That’s right. My eyes are always swollen. So I am always sexy. To be honest, I am a little uncomfortable answering the question ‘when are you the sexiest’ and ‘what moment in your life was the ‘most beautiful moment in life’.’ This is because I don’t have a specific time period/moment in mind. I believe what’s important is your mindset (t/n: depends on how you choose to believe/think of some situation; your mentality). The age I am looking forward to the most? Wouldn’t it be the moment when I become the person I myself dreamed of becoming? Although I can’t say exactly what kind of person that is right now, what’s important is that I am currently in the process of finding the answer to that question.
When we confirmed our full-length album’s title as <WINGS>, I imagined flying the sky to my heart’s content. I wanted to try flying the vast sky, here and there, without deciding on a destination. An ‘irresistible temptation’ concept? Then, too, I thought about when I was the most sexy. The temptor (person) must be sexy in order to be irresistible, right? (t/n: I’d like to point out that in English ‘irresistible’ is an adjective, but here, in Korean, it’s a verb clause. He
is literally saying ‘unable to be rejected/resisted.’ So, in a way it is more accurate to say ‘A temptation you can’t resist’ or ‘The temptor must be sexy so that you can’t resist him, right?’) I think the other members will all respond in a cool way, ‘when they are working on songs,’ or ‘practicing choreography,’ or ‘when they are focusing on their work up on stage,’ etc. but I look the sexiest when my eyes are swollen. (Suga: “When they see Jiminnie’s eyes, everyone falls into it, of course,” Rap Mon: “Being instinctively sexy is the best, you know. In terms of that, (he is the best), no one can beat Jimin.) (t/n: In English, “innate sexiness” is another close translation that may be easier to understand. However, in Korean there is one word that means you are born with a trait or talent, aka “innate talent,” and another word that means it is an “instinct,” like an animal’s “basic instinct.” In this case, Rap Mon’s uses the word, “instinctively,” and thus I chose to translate it literally rather than use “innately” because it is has a much stronger meaning in the Korean context.) That’s right. My eyes are always swollen. So I am always sexy. To be honest, I am a little uncomfortable answering the question ‘when are you the sexiest’ and ‘what moment in your life was the ‘most beautiful moment in life’.’ This is because I don’t have a specific time period/moment in mind. I believe what’s important is your mindset (t/n: depends on how you choose to believe/think of some situation; your mentality). The age I am looking forward to the most? Wouldn’t it be the moment when I become the person I myself dreamed of becoming? Although I can’t say exactly what kind of person that is right now, what’s important is that I am currently in the process of finding the answer to that question.
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Date: 2016-12-28 12:24 am (UTC)also, bless Hobi's jawline oh lord
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Date: 2016-12-28 04:36 am (UTC)Re:
Date: 2016-12-28 05:42 am (UTC)I have been having these exact thoughts for way too long. Vocal line are way too gorgeous for life *O*
but black-haired Suga is proving me wrong. Gorgeous!
Yoongi with black hair is something that I didn't even realize that I wanted until now because he looks so fucking amazing like I can't even compute?! I've never thought Yoongi was unattractive but he is legit looking damn near ethereal with black hair in this era and he is slaying my soul because my ovaries can't handle this kind of torture. I have my hands full fawning over maknae line, I don't need Yoongi to come wreck my bias list with his fine looks on top of that OTL
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Date: 2016-12-28 10:06 am (UTC)I can't even imagine how a RM x King Krule collaboration would sound like..
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Date: 2016-12-29 05:30 am (UTC)Yum Looking good guys😍😍😍💕💕💕