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Path To Purple: Becoming ARMY
As new fans of BTS, we decided to document and share our journey to get to know the group better. We are taking a deep dive into their music, album by album, looking at the lyrics and discussing the themes and messages of the songs. We are also going to watch their variety show, Run BTS! to get to know their individual personalities.
Episodes
63 episodes
Episode 62: Run BTS! Episodes 73-76, Part 1
Hey Everyone! We are recapping an exciting 4-part episode of Run BTS! - BTS Dalbang! In Part 1, we'll cover episodes 73 and 74, where the guys "audition" by recreating scenes from popular dramas and learn their roles for creating their very own...
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Episode 61: The Tour So Far...
Hi Everyone! We decided to go off-schedule for a bit because we just can't get over ARIRANG! With the tour going on and these surprise songs devastating most of us, we decided to talk about it. So today, we're chatting about our concert prep an...
Episode 60: Run BTS! Episodes 69-72, part 2
We are back with part 2 of the Run BTS! episodes 69-72. We are concluding their trip to Toronto and summarizing their mafia game, which Christen was surprised to realize was actually the first time they played mafia on Run BTS! Needless to say,...
Episode 59: Run BTS! Episodes 69-72, part 1
We are both battling some sort of cold/sinus/allergy madness but we didn't want to miss delivering our episodes so we recorded just our voices. We start off our discussion with Run BTS! episodes 69 and 70 which is Parts 1 & 2 of BTS in Toro...
Episode 58: Let's Talk About ARMY!
This week, we're taking a break from our BTS content and talking about the ones BTS works so hard for: ARMY! We discuss our journey to become ARMY and our opinion on the fandom. There's so much to get into so tune in and let us know if you've h...
Episode 57: ARIRANG Album Discussion, Part 2
Thank you for returning for part 2 of our album discussion. This album has been on replay for both of us since it was released last month and we are still hungry for more! So don't mind us as we continue to share the nuggets we find about the a...
Episode 56: ARIRANG Album Discussion, Part 1
Hey Everyone! This week and next week, we are diving deep into the songs on the album, including the hidden track, Come Over. The previous two weeks were initial album reactions but this time, we are looking at the lyrics and exploring the mess...
Episode 55: ARIRANG Initial Reaction, Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of our ARIRANG album reaction and the BTS Comeback Live on Netflix. We dive right in with SWIM - the album's title track and explore the more mellow side of the album. *We fell in love so fast with this album...
Episode 54: ARIRANG Initial Reaction, Part 1
IT'S HERE!!! After a busy week full of anticipation, the album we have been waiting for has been released and we are sharing our initial thoughts on the album as well as the Comeback Live on Netflix. We have so much to say, despite our exhausti...
Episode 53: Run BTS! Episodes 66-68
This week we're discussing episodes 66-68 of Run BTS! We thought it would be a short conversation but, as usual, we were wrong. We spent the whole half hour talking but mostly, it was trying to remember what we watched! Either way, we had a gre...
Episode 52: PROOF, Part 2 & Permission To Dance
YAY Part 2!!!! We start off strong with Christen's favorite - Run BTS - and then go into Robyn's favorite - For Youth - before finally ending on Permission To Dance. Also, we have a delightful interruption by Mittens herself who honestly just w...
Episode 51: PROOF, Part 1
Hey! We're getting into the new songs on the PROOF album. This anthology album is especially meaningful as it precedes their hiatus and military service. In this episode, we'll discuss Born Singer, Butter, and Yet To Come!
Episode 50: Run BTS! Episodes 61-65
Between BTS Sauna and BTS School, our stomachs were hurting from laughing so much! And honestly, the laughing carried into this episode. We discuss episodes 61-65 of Run BTS! this week and as much as we enjoyed talking about them, we loved watc...
Episode 49: BE, Part 2
Thank you for coming back for part 2 of our discussion of BE. As we stated, we really love this album and there is no shortage of quality on every track! Get lost in the emotions as you listen to each song and let us know which track is your fa...
Episode 48: BE, Part 1
Of all the albums we've gone through so far, this one hit hardest for Christen. The Pandemic Album, or BE, came to life during the COVID-19 Pandemic and basically expressed how must of us felt during that time. Packed with emotion but leaving u...
Episode 51: PROOF, Part 1
Hey! We're getting into the new songs on the PROOF album. This anthology album is especially meaningful as it precedes their hiatus and military service. In this episode, we'll discuss Born Singer, Butter, and Yet To Come!
Episode 47: Run BTS! Episodes 57-60
From Italian pasta to hotel game night, the guys really took us on a ride with these episodes! Join us as we discuss their competitiveness from the kitchen to the leaderboard. Who came out on top? Tune in and find out!
Episode 46: The Great Ticketmaster War!
This was our first ever experience battling for BTS tickets during the ARMY presale and we were NOT prepared! We literally saw tickets disappear right before our eyes, so we're here to talk about it. Let us know how your experience went!
Episode 45: Tour Announcement & Album Presale
We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled content to talk about the tour announcement and our experience with the album presale. Last week was a big week for ARMY and we know this week will be even more intense! So, where are you plann...
Episode 44: Run BTS! Episodes 53-56
It's time for BTS Picnic! This four-part episode of Run BTS! was full of chaotic moments as well as endearing ones. We saw the guys fully at-home with each other and even though there were cameras and challenges, somehow we get the feeling this...
Episode 43: MAP OF THE SOUL; 7 - THE JOURNEY
We are reviewing the three new songs from MOTS: 7 - The Journey and WOW! These songs are all so good! They really complete the MOTS arc and emphasize the groups' unity and how they rely on each other to bring them out of their darkness. These s...
Episode 42: MAP OF THE SOUL: 7, Part 4
How do you define respect? We open our conversation on the last few songs on MOTS: 7 with Respect - the unit track by RM and Suga. The song plays like a conversation between friends as they discuss the definition and expectations of respect. Te...
Episode 41: MAP OF THE SOUL: 7, Part 3
Hello and welcome back! We start our discussion off right away with the beloved fan favorite - 00:00 (Zero O'Clock)! This song is such a beautiful reminder that no matter what the day brings, the clock resets at midnight and a new day begins! T...