Ten Years with BTS

Ten Years with BTS

Author: Hope Jacobson June 13, 2023 Duration: 46:24

A celebration of BTS's 10-year career in four different ways! First, an A-to-Z recap of fandom lingo! Second, starting around the 5-minute mark, the best BTS song starting with each letter of the alphabet! The third part, starting around the 14-minute mark, covers a significant moment in the group's career corresponding with each letter of the alphabet! The final round of "The ABCs of BTS," starting around the 32-minute mark, focuses on pieces of pop culture from which the group has drawn inspiration (movies, books, works of art, and more)!

For even MORE reflections on this group's history and discography, check out these podcast episodes and articles!

“BTS and My Reinvigorated Love of Reading”

https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/bts-and-my-reinvigorated-love-of?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 

The “BTStudyGuides” series:

https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-btstudy-guides-episodes?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy 

More BTS-themed podcast episodes:

https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/content-sorted-by-artist?sd=pf 

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