In this episode, we discuss and appreciate the one and only Kim Namjoon. Lots has happened since our second episode dedicated to Namjoon, so we decided it was time for a REDUX and updated episode on our leader. Listen along and appreciate the best leader BTS could ever ask for!We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!…

Namjoon is live on Youtube? Wait Hobi just went live?! Yoongi is painting?!! JinKiMin are dancing?! A new album is in the works?!! There’s so much quarantine content to keep up with! Hang out with us this week as Kayla & Bethany dive into all of the diverse content BTS has given us in the past couple weeks through YouTube and VLive.We hope you enjo…

Whether or not you were able to attend (or stay awake for) BANGBANGCON, join us this week in reflecting on the BTS online concert experience. In this episode, we provide basic information on what BANGBANGCON entailed, share some of the most memorable and iconic moments from the concerts, and finish the episode reading aloud other #ARMY and #iconics…

Ship Series: a series of episodes where Kayla and Bethany draw two random members names from a cup and SHIP them. In today's episode, we FINALLY get to discuss the dynamic and friendship of Jimin and Jungkook AKA Jikook, Kookmin, Busan Boys etc.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Join us in giving back to a chari…

What ARMY doesn't love it when BTS members unexpectedly interrupt and crash each other's vlives? In today's episode, Kayla and Bethany cover a few of the abundant "solo" vlives where members make unplanned appearances. Join us as we laugh and reminisce on these particularly chaotic vlives that we all love and cherish so much.We hope you enjoy! Than…

Run Replay! A series where Kayla and Bethany each pick one Run BTS! episode and share their favorite moments and highlights from the episode. In today's Run Replay!, Bethany retells the events from episodes 83-85 where BTS play a variety of water sport games and Kayla discusses episodes 55 where BTS play a variety of games before a sentimental cook…

Thank you ICONICS for the 400 reviews on iTunes! In celebration, we're delivering you guys with a special bonus episode that you all voted for on our social medias. Join us this week in finally getting to rant and rave about the endless list of underrated BTS songs. Be sure to let us know what you think and if there are any underrated songs you fel…

You know him. That cute manager guy who's always wearing adorable glasses, towering over all the members, shoulder shoving saesangs, and attending baseball games and concerts for fun with BTS. That's right, this week we are delivering you all a super fun episode entirely dedicated to that guy, Manger Sejin. Join us as we discuss Manager Sejin's len…

“And you gonna be happy!” This week we put off our scheduled episodes to bring you a very relaxed episode that can hopefully bring a smile to your face and bring you some happiness during this time of uncertainty. Join us as we talk about current events and why we love BTS! Please listen to the end for a very important update about future episodes.…

In this theory-filled episode, Kayla and Bethany share their thoughts and interpretations of the ‘ON’ official MV (or film, rather). Join us in some pretty profound theories on all the symbols, themes, stories, metaphors, etc. in this whirlwind of a music video.BTS ‘ON’ Official MV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPVDGOVjRQ0 We hope you enjoy! Tha…

In this very special episode, Kayla and Bethany deliver their thoughts and interpretations of the newly released BTS album Map of the Soul: 7. Join us as we share and discuss each track’s style, lyrics, and meanings. Much thanks to doolsetbangtan for lyric translations: https://doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com/map-of-the-soul-7/ We hope you enjoy! Than…

In this week's episode, we discuss the lyrics and production of BTS's hit track 'ON' along with the 'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima. Join us in getting sappy over the meaning of Bangtan's Manifesto while also getting hyped over their remarkable performance and choreography for 'ON'.'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima: https://www.youtub…

Bewildered by barefoot Bangtan in Black Swan? Us too. Join us in this week’s episode, swooning over each of the members in their recently released ‘Black Swan’ dance practice video.BTS 'Black Swan' Dance Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTS1jAhWPbw We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Join us in giving ba…

For our Valentine’s Day special, we decided to share your stories as an ARMY with our third Being an ARMY episode. Who is ARMY and what does it mean to be an ARMY? In today’s episode, we share your wonderful and unique stories of being an ARMY with additional Wild ARMY encounter stories. Join us in sharing and discussing each other’s ARMY experienc…

MAP OF THE SOUL, MAP OF THEM ALL. In this week’s episode, Kayla and Bethany share their thoughts about Hoseok’s Outro: EGO for BTS’ upcoming album Map of the Soul:7. Join us in discussing the lyrics, production, and music video for the Outro: EGO comeback trailer. Outro: EGO Comeback Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmApDbvNCXg Doolset Bang…

Do your thang. In this week’s episode, Kayla and Bethany finally get to talk about BTS’s first single release song, Black Swan. Join us in discussing the lyrics, production, and choreography for Black Swan. Black Swan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPkBdEysvtI Doolset Bangtan Lyric Translation: https://doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com/2020/01/17/blac…

I wanna be a rap star, I wanna be the top…In this week’s episode, Kayla and Bethany talk about all things Shadow. Join us in discussing the lyrics, production, and music video for Yoongi’s solo interlude Shadow. Interlude: Shadow Comeback Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV1gCvzpSy0&t=26s Doolset Bangtan Lyric Translation: https://doolsetba…

Happy 100th episode! In celebration of this special ocassion, we are FINALLY talking all things foreheads. Join us in this silly episode discussing each of the members foreheads - shape, hairline, accessories, and all! We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Join us in giving back to a charity through our patreon! Ea…

BTS rang in the new year at Times Square for Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve performing both Make it Right and Boy with Luv. Join us in sharing some the most memorable moments including new choreography and pre and post performance member interactions. We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Join us in giving back to a char…

BTS has always been conscious of giving back and using their platform to spread important messages to all people around the world. Ringing in the new year right, join Kayla and Bethany in discussing the many ways BTS has given back through charity campaigns, how they’ve inspired ARMYs to do the same, and ways in which you as an ARMY can give back t…

Join us in our last episode of 2019 as we recap the year in relation to BTS, ARMY, and the podcast. In this episode we share some fun facts about the podcast, what our favorite fan girl and research-based episodes were from this past year, some of BTS’ biggest events for the past year along with some of ARMY’s biggest moments for the past year, and…

What makes BTS so successful? It's a question with no simple or single answer. Join Kayla and Bethany as they discuss the multitude of components that have contributed to the rise and popularity of BTS worldwide, regardless of linguistic and geographical barriers.Let us know what you think has led to the rise of BTS!We hope you enjoy! Thank you so …

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Bethany share their thoughts and favorite parts of BTS’s performances for the 2019 Melon Music Awards. Join us as we dive into some serious fangirling and theorizing over the new solo stages and Dionysus dance break.Full MMA Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-0v1fNVdas Dionysus MMA Stage: https://www.yo…

The Fanfic Files: A series of episodes where Kayla and Bethany read/summarize a fan fiction of their choice to one another.In this episode, Kayla summarizes "Jackpot" by Iridescentpulse on Archive of our Own.https://archiveofourown.org/works/11563542 Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Patreon…

The Fanfic Files: A series of episodes where Kayla and Bethany read/summarize a fan fiction of their choice to one another.In this episode, Bethany summarizes "CONfidential" by eri_md on Archive of our Own.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Patreon: www.patreon.com/stanningbtsPayPal: www.paypal.me/stanningbtspod…

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany discuss the various brands that have hired BTS to present and bring awareness to their products and brand. Join us as we discuss the various advertisements, commercials, and photoshoots that BTS have been in as brand ambassadors for companies such as BBQ, Puma, Mediheal, LG, VT Cosmetics, Hyundai, and more.…

As BTS has finally wrapped up their Speak Yourself world tour and their love yourself concept, join Kayla and Bethany in this week’s episode discussing overall feelings of the Love Yourself concept and theorizing about what’s to come with BTS’s next comeback.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Patreon: www.patre…

Happy Halloween, ARMY!BTS costume contest? Join us as we discuss the BTS Halloween version dance practice videos for War of Hormone, 21st Century Girl, and Go Go.War of Hormone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxEly3yz-1g 21st Century Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tUumjx2BWw Go Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl54gG0B8I0 We hope you en…

TWO IN A ROW?! Namjoon has certainly blessed you this week. We’re back with another episode of the SHIP SERIES! Join us as we fangirl and fall in love with VHope's beautiful boyfriendship with a special guest!We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Patreon: www.patreon.com/stanningbts PayPal: www.paypal.me/stanningb…

This week, we’re back with another episode of the SHIP SERIES! Join us as we chat about NamJin’s relationship. We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Patreon: www.patreon.com/stanningbts PayPal: www.paypal.me/stanningbtspodcast Follow our Social Media!Facebook: Stanning BTSTwitter: @stanningbtspodInstagram: @stanni…

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany discuss specifically about the problematic themes in western media coverage including: racial/xenophobic/and ethnocentric comments, misunderstanding and misrepresenting korean and kpop culture, and ageism with references to various articles and interviews. We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening …

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany discuss everything Chicken Noodle Soup, J-Hope's new single. Join us as we discuss the various people involved in the making of the song, lyrics of the song, favorite fangirl moments from the MV, and some interesting facts about the song and MV.Also, Bethany has been moving around during this episode so the…

More recently, we’ve been hearing from a lot of new listeners and people who are new to the fandom. In this week's episode, we thought we’d talk about the information that, to us, is essential to understanding this fandom. Join us as we discuss a very brief history of BTS, an overview of each member, the fandom, Kpop/BTS culture, and a small list o…

The Fanfic Files: A series of episodes where Kayla and Bethany read/summarize a fan fiction of their choice to one another.In this episode, Kayla summarizes "Reflection" by touchjimin and Bethany summarizes "Vamos!" by RNA.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Patreon: www.patreon.com/stanningbtsPayPal: www.paypal.…

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany share their favorite era for each member. Join us as we revisit all the eras from debut to MOTS: Persona and share our reasons for picking which era we felt best fit each BTS member - with all things considered! Least to say, our answers are basically pointless because each member is so special and lovely i…

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany cover the legendary and army favorite Blood Sweat & Tears music video and teaser. Join us as we share some of the most memorable moments from the MV along with discussion into the style, choreo, and themes.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Patreon: www.patreon.com/stan…

Nothing can prepare any army for this week's sinful discussion into J-Hope's intro for the Wings Album: Boy Meets Evil. Die with us as we immerse ourselves into the lyrics, choreography, and visuals for J-Hope's Boy Meets Evil intro and Wings comeback trailer.WINGS 'Boy Meets Evil' Comeback Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJJSh-eEdRk&list=…

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany discuss the seven short films that were released prior to the release of BTS's Wings Album. Join us as we discuss the various symbols, themes, and connections between the shorts and the overall BTS universe storyline.In case you haven't seen Jin's live performance of Awake in Sydney:https://www.youtube.com/…

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany cover the music videos from BTS's repackaged album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever". Join us as we share some interesting details from the videos along with our reactions and passions for the Fire, Save Me, and Young Forever MVs.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for yo…

In this week's episode, hosts Kayla and Bethany answer your questions asked on social media; both BTS and non-BTS related things. Join us as we share a little bit more about us and our personal experiences being apart of the BTS fandom.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Patreon: www.patreon.com/stanningbts PayP…

BONUS EPISODE TIME! Woot woot!! You got us to 300 reviews on iTunes and you voted on the topic! Because of how incredible you are, we are here to deliver an amazing episode over our thoughts on American Hustle Life. Finally, right?! We can't believe we haven't delved into this topic before, and we're so glad we got to because of your reviews and vo…

In this episode, join Kayla and Bethany in answering various clean and somewhat "dirty" BTS would you rather questions. Though the questions seem impossible to answer, play along with us in this fun, light hearted, and listener-voted episode.על ידי Kayla and Bethany

In this week's episode, Kayla and Bethany share their likes and dislikes about the newly released game BTS World along with discussion into the OST Heartbeat and its MV. Join us as we share our thoughts on being BTS's manager.We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Patreon: www.patreon.com/stanningbtsPayPal: www.payp…

In this special edition of the Fanfic Files, Kayla and Bethany interview the very talented and exceptional fanfic writer Emily (thestarsabove on AO3) as a guest on the podcast to discuss the life of a BTS fanfic writer. Join us as we ask the questions many aspiring BTS fanfic writers question as they begin their journey writing BTS fiction. We hope…

In this episode, Kayla and Bethany talk over BTS 5th Muster 'Magic Shop'. Join them as they go through the entire setlist of the concert, discussing and reacting to the rare performances only seen at a Muster. This episode primarily references to the Seoul June 23rd live stream performance; however some references are made to some performances from…

This week, we celebrate BTS’ anniversary with an episode all about Festa 2019! They’ve come so far, but they deserve so much more. Join us as we reflect over our favorite Festa moments.Links to Festa 2019 content:6/3 - Family Portrait #1 [📸]6/4 - BTS Photo Collection 18/19 [📸] & 앙팡맨 (ANPANMAN) by BTS [📹] (self cam on stage in NY)6/5 - 이 밤 (This Nig…

Ship Series: a series of episodes in which Kayla and Bethany draw two random members' names from a cup and SHIP them. In today's episode, we discuss/debate both the romantic ship and the friendship ship of Seokjin and Hoseok.Do you ship 2seok? Let us know!We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support!Patreon: www.patreon.c…

In this episode, Kayla and Bethany discuss Big Hit Entertainment and it's producers that consistently help write, produce, compose, and sound engineer the majority of BTS songs alongside the BTS members themselves. Join us as we finally talk about the Big Hit family - Bang Si Hyuk, Pdogg, Supreme Boi, Slow Rabbit, and ADORA.…

Run Replay! A series where Kayla and Bethany each pick one Run BTS! episode and share their thoughts and hightlights from the eisode. In today's Run Replay! Bethany retells the events from episode 43 where BTS are tested on their five senses and Kayla discusses episodes 47 & 48 where BTS play "Protect the BTS Village" at Korean Job World. Like to s…

In this episode, Kayla and Bethany recap their BTS Speak Yourself Tour Chicago concert experience with special guest host, Jordan! Recorded in the family room of a cozy AirBnb in Oak Park, IL, join us as we reflect and laugh through the ICONIC events of the May 12th concert (and as Kayla clears her throat approximately 74,000 times).We hope you enj…