B-T-YES! - A BTS Podcast for ARMY by ARMY

WE'RE BACK! After six months, we're dusting off our microphones and jumping right into discussing Festa! Every year, to celebrate the anniversary of their debut, BTS has two weeks of celebrations that tend to culminate in a special concert for their fan base called Muster. This year's concert, themed "Sowoozoo" (Mikrokosmos), was streamed online and guess what? We have MANY thoughts! Haha! Let's catch back up as we discuss their entire setlist. Hope you missed us as much as we missed all of you! 💜

(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

Happy Holidays! On this special episode of B-T-YES!, we depart from our normal format to throw a (virtual) Christmas party! Join us for some holiday-themed activities and discussions, like our holiday traditions, what we'd get BTS for Christmas, and which songs would make the best holiday remixes for a future BTS Christmas album. 

(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

On this episode of B-T-YES!, we dive into award show season by discussing the 2020 MMA and MAMA performances by BTS, including Suga's unconventional return to the stage. We also discuss some of the BE/Life Goes On comeback performances, BTS breaking records on the Billboard charts, and their well-deserved Grammy nomination.

(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

On this episode of B-T-YES, we discuss our reaction to BTS' newest album, "BE," their most emotional, intimate album yet. Created during a global pandemic, this album takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Join us as we talk about each and every track and also discuss the music video for "Life Goes On." Timestamps for each track discussed are listed in the show notes.

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• Life Goes On Music Video - (00:22:39)
• Life Goes On Track Discussion - (00:32:48)
• Fly to My Room  - (00:45:55)
• Blue & Grey - (00:57:15)
• Skit - (01:11:09)
• Telepathy - (01:17:56)
• Dis-ease - (01:25:48)
• Stay - (01:35:40)
• Dynamite - (01:44:14)

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(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss the photos Big Hit released of BTS for BTS' next album, BE. In the photos, each member is in a room decorated to represent their personality. We talk about our impressions of their rooms and our interpretations of what their choices mean. We also briefly discuss Suga's shoulder surgery. 

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1. V's Concept Photo - (00:12:05)
2. Jimin's Concept Photo - (00:22:04)
3. RM's Concept Photo - (00:28:42)
4. Jungkook's Concept Photo - (00:35:01)
5. Jin's Concept Photo - (00:42:51)
6. Suga's Concept Photo - (00:57:02)
7. J-Hope's Concept Photo - (01:07:33)

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(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss everything we know about BTS' next album, BE. We make some guesses about what to expect based on the release of a concept photo and channel our inner RM to philosophize over Jungkook's upcoming directorial debut.

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(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss our experience live streaming BTS' first full concert since the pandemic began: Map of the Soul ON:E. We share our detailed thoughts on everything as we go through their entire setlist. This episode is a long one, so for your listening pleasure we are including timestamps for each song we discuss in the show notes. (Disclaimer: our discussions on "My Time" and "Filter" are PG-13 so feel free skip if that makes you uncomfortable.) We can think of no better way to celebrate the two year anniversary of publishing our first episode (and Jimin's birthday) than with this episode! 

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1. ON - (00:13:31)
2. N.O. - (00:21:13)
3. We Are Bulletproof, Part 2 - (00:22:41)
4. Persona (RM Solo) - (00:33:28)
5. Boy in Luv - (00:38:16)
6. Introduction Ment - (00:44:18)
7. Dionysus - (00:47:34)
8. Shadow/Swan VCR - (00:49:16) - Molly's Favorite!
9. Shadow (Suga Solo) - (00:51:50)
10. Black Swan - (00:55:41)
11. UGH! - (01:04:00)
12. 00:00 - (01:10:08)
13. Solo VCR - (01:14:48)
14. My Time (Jungkook Solo) - (01:18:33) - PG-13!
15. Filter (Jimin Solo) - (01:28:57) - PG-13!
16. Moon (Jin Solo) - (01:35:28) - Note: After recording, we found out that his performance had several references from "The Little Prince."
17. Inner Child (V Solo) - (01:41:49)
18. Ego (J-Hope Solo) - (01:50:40)
19. Boy with Luv - (01:55:35)
20. DNA - (01:59:21)
21. Dope - (02:02:46)
22. No More Dream - (02:06:17)
23. Encore - (02:08:55)
24. Butterfly - (02:12:16)
25. Run - (02:19:37)
26. Dynamite - (02:26:14)
27. Ending Ment - (02:30:42)
28. We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal - (03:01:28)

(Note: We only attended Day 1 of the online concert so this episode will not discuss the differences or the setlist from Day 2.)

(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss all things Dynamite! In this second of two episodes catching up from our year-long hiatus, we dive deep into BTS' biggest global hit song to date, "Dynamite." Settle in as we talk about first impressions (00:10:44), lyrics, remixes, music videos (00:31:41), chart success (00:47:44) and live performances (including Jimmy Fallon week!) (01:07:00). Erika also shares her BTS twin theory in this episode.

(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!)

Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

WE’RE BACK!!! On this episode of B-T-YES!, we let you know where we’ve been during our year-long hiatus. We’re also discussing some BTS highlights from the year we were away. To get straight to the BTS discussion, skip to 00:40:22. 

About B-T-YES! 

(Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) 

Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Molly and Erika, BTS BFFs, and B-T-YES! is our podcast about BTS (방탄소년단). Listen along to a range of conversations -- from funny to heartfelt to poignant -- all about Bangtan Sonyeondan. 💜

Keep in Touch

Can you believe we're a year old? In this episode of B-T-YES!, we look back on one year of being BTS ARMY as well as one year of having a BTS podcast! We also catch up on recent BTS news like Jungkook's potential tattoo, BTS traveling to New Zealand, and we discuss if Molly's J-Hope bias has been wrecked. 

Thank you so much for a wonderful year of discovery, support, and friendship! We purple you!

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B-T-YES! (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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We're FINALLY back from our hiatus! And guess what? Molly has moved to Korea! In this episode of BTYES, we discuss her move and what she's been up to ever since. We also talk about the Line Friends stores in the US and Korea, BTS' presence in Korea vs. the US, BTS during their big break, Jungkook's hair, and so much more. Thanks for being patient with us as Molly's getting settled into a new job and as we navigate technical issues with our website.

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Due to technical problems with our website, links to show notes for this episode and any episode before this have been removed. 

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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we catch up on a bunch of BTS stuff like: the "Bring the Soul" movie announcement, V's skin condition, the new Weply/Weverse apps, ARMY global membership, and BTS World. We also talk about Run BTS (finally!) and give an update about Molly's upcoming move to Korea.

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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we talk about BTS' new song and music video, "Lights." We also finally do our in-depth discussion about our experiences at the Love Yourself, Speak Yourself Stadium Tour (the U.S. dates). We cover everything from our travels for the concert, to meeting the giveaway winners, to our favorite parts of the shows we saw.

• Skip to: 00:01:42 to hear our discussion about "Lights"
• Skip to: 00:20:04 to hear our discussion about the entire Speak Yourself Tour experience (including travel, the cities, the stadiums)
• Skip to: 00:53:15 to hear our discussion about the actual concerts

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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss BTS' 2019 FESTA video, Bangtan Attic, and Molly and Erika do the same Q&A that BTS does in the video. Get to know us a little better as we celebrate BTS' 6th anniversary of debuting as a group.

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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we share our struggles with returning to "real life" after attending BTS' Speak Yourself US stadium tour.

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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss BTS' performances during their comeback for "Map of the Soul: Persona," BTS breaking records, and some issues in the ARMY fandom. We also announce our giveaway for tickets to the Speak Yourself tour and how you can meet us if you're going to any of the shows.

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode of B-T-YES, we discuss our reaction to our very first comeback album for BTS, "Map of the Soul: Persona." We talk about our thoughts on each and every track and we also discuss the premiere of the music video for "Boy with Love." Did we love it? Did we hate it? Tune in to find out.

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode of BTYES, we discuss the photos Big Hit released of BTS for each version of "Map of the Soul: Persona." We discuss the aesthetics, fan theories, and more behind each of the four concepts.

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In this episode of BTYES, we discuss the surprising and captivating release of BTS' "Map of the Soul: Persona" trailer. This trailer puts the spotlight on RM in a solo song called "Persona," which borrows many elements from BTS' 2014 album, "Skool Luv Affair." Join us as we delight in the lyrical brilliance and symbolic depth that is a BTS comeback.

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode of BTYES, we discuss BTS’ announcement of their upcoming new album, “Map of the Soul: Persona” (due to come out in April). We discuss our predictions, our hopes, and how their seemingly unrelated project, “Armypedia,” is potentially linked to this album concept after all. Molly also formally addresses her bias change and Erika (surprisingly) notices Jungkook’s hair changes before Molly.

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In this episode of BTYES, we discuss BTS' announcement of an extension of their "Love Yourself" tour. Called "Speak Yourself," the tour will visit stadiums around the world. We discuss our attempts to get tickets to shows in New York, Chicago, and LA. Since the process of buying tickets is often called "The Hunger Games" by ARMY, we consider our attempt our official initiation into ARMY.

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In this episode of BTYES, we talk in-depth about BTS’ historic appearance at the 2019 Grammys. We discuss the results of their packaging nomination, their arrival on the red carpet in a Korean car and in Korean-designed suits, their numerous English-language interviews on the red carpet, their reactions to performances during the ceremony, their presentation of the Best R&B Album award, and their thoughts and impressions on VLIVE after the ceremony. Join us as we talk about what is sure to be a lifelong highlight of BTS’ illustrious career.

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In this episode of BTYES, we discuss BTS’ cinematic feature concert film: Love Yourself: Live in Seoul. We take you through our experiences in two different locations and discuss BTS' performances and fashion choices -- including RM's infamous diamond choker. If you didn't get a chance to see this one-day event in theaters or you just want to relive every moment of it, then this episode is for you.

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We're baaaaaack! After a small hiatus for the holidays, we're back with our first episode of Season 2! In this episode, we're discussing our goals for 2019 (all somewhat related to BTS). Is a trip to Korea (or more) in the works for 2019? Listen to find out!

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In this episode, we discuss BTS' great performances of Airplane Pt. 2 and IDOL before doing a deep dive into their emotional acceptance speeches. We especially focus on the Artist of the Year award, where Jin discloses some previously unknown information about BTS that emotionally impacts ARMY.

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In this episode, we discuss BTS' spectacular performance at the 2018 MAMA Awards in Japan. They performed Fake Love and Anpanman while stepping up their artistry and dance moves. It's one of our all-time favorite live performances from BTS.

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In this episode, we discuss BTS' Grammy nomination! But first, we catch up on BTS news like: BTS' partnership with Hyundai, BTS being the most tweeted celebrities of 2018, the IDOL song being used in YouTube Rewind, BigHit trademarking BTS and ARMY, new music being teased on VLive, a possible Suga and Ed Sheeran collaboration, and BTS winning TIME's reader poll for Person of the Year.

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In this episode, we discuss BTS’ incredible 20-minute long showcase at the Melon Music Awards. We also discuss Jin's birthday and how BTS celebrated it.

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In this episode, we discuss BTS’ appearance at the Asia Artist Awards. But before that, we catch up on BTS news, like: the success of Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS winning an award from Ticketmaster, BTS going platinum and gold for the first time with the RIAA, the “Waste It On Me” music video, Jin buying his own place, BT21 products available at Hot Topic, Big Hit Entertainment debuting a new group, and BTS in the running for Time’s Person of the Year.

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode, we discuss everything about BTS' cinematic debut. On November 15, theaters worldwide premiered "Burn the Stage," an 83-minute film showcasing the behind-the-scenes of BTS' 2017 world tour, Wings. Join us as we describe our experiences with other ARMY, our reactions to what we saw onscreen, and our general impressions of the film.  

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode, we discuss at length the recent controversies surrounding BTS: Jimin wearing a t-shirt that depicted the atomic bombing on Nagasaki and RM pictured in a hat with Nazi symbolism.  Because of the serious nature of the incidents, we want to let you know that this is a heavier, more serious episode with lots of discussion of political, cultural, and social issues.

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode, we discuss the controversy around Jimin's vocal performance at the MGAs, BTS winning at the MTV European Music Awards, BTS and the upcoming Grammys, BTS surpassing 1 billion streams, K-Pop on the Billboard charts, RM's UN speech used in schools, ARMY raising $1.4 million for UNICEF, our reaction to the Airplane Pt 2. Japanese video, and more!

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In this episode, we're discussing BTS at the MGA Awards. We discuss their fashion, the red carpet, them winning a ton of awards, and their performances -- including their collaboration with U.S. musician Charlie Puth.

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In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on "Waste It On Me" full version, Jungkook's birthday celebration video, Jimin's birthday VLive stream breaking records, RM's VLive stream, RM making Billboard chart history, the Airplane Part 2 (Japanese) music video teaser, the lack of a Halloween video this year, "Save Me" surpassing 300 million views on YouTube, doing National Novel Writing Month with BTS fan fiction, and V supporting the arts. 

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode, we catch up on the whirlwind of BTS happenings over the last few days. We talk about them ending the European leg of their tour and V's lost voice, the release of RM's mixtape, BTS returning to Korea and receiving the Cultural Merit Award, BTS' new mystery collaboration and a preview of the song, the "Burn the Stage" trailer, a potential ARMY meet up in South Korea next year, and then we get deep about what BTS means to us. All this and so much more! It's a long one, but a good one.

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In this episode, we discuss Molly getting her first ever BTS tattoo, the early release of tickets for "Burn the Stage: The Movie," Jimin back onstage in Berlin and his new blue hair, Jungkook opening up about his injury on VLIVE, BTS extending their contract with Big Hit for 7 more years, more follow-up about the mandatory military situation, and ARMY declaring their independence from the rest of Kpop.

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this episode, we discuss BTS' appearance on the Graham Norton show (and Jimin's absence), Jimin's birthday celebrations, the France-Korea Friendship Concert in Paris, the uncertainty over BTS' mandatory 21-month military service, their new cosmetics collaboration with VT, and details about their first big screen movie, "Burn the Stage."

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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In this edition of BTYES, we cover BTS' win at the American Music Awards, Jungkook's injury at the "Love Yourself" tour stop in London, our thoughts on a scathing interview in a British publication, and upcoming events for the group (including Jimin's birthday!).

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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We’re Molly and Erika, two thirty-something American friends who fell deeply in love with the music, dance moves, and personality of the group BTS. We loved talking about them so much that we decided to start a podcast in October 2018.

In our very first podcast episode, we introduce ourselves, share how we became ARMY, our thoughts on each of the members, and our hopes and dreams for the future of the podcast.

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B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!)

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