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Think. Thirsty. Over Thirty. Welcome to Afternoona Army, a safe place for grown-up Army to dish and discover BTS. We are four ladies who just wanted to know their names and now can explain the meaning of Lachimolala. New to ARMY? No problem, join us as we, and various correspondents, explore all the important businesseu that Bangtan throws our way.

Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy

Love K-dramas? Check out our sister pod at Afternoona Delight (Three American romance novelists exploring K-drama through a writer's lens).

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes StudioAfterGlo

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    • 4.9 • 63 Ratings

Think. Thirsty. Over Thirty. Welcome to Afternoona Army, a safe place for grown-up Army to dish and discover BTS. We are four ladies who just wanted to know their names and now can explain the meaning of Lachimolala. New to ARMY? No problem, join us as we, and various correspondents, explore all the important businesseu that Bangtan throws our way.

Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy

Love K-dramas? Check out our sister pod at Afternoona Delight (Three American romance novelists exploring K-drama through a writer's lens).

    Festa 2024 Hot Takes

    Festa 2024 Hot Takes

    2024 Festa -- not sure what ya'll had on your bingo card but we did not have Kim Seokjin doling out free hugs to 1,000 fans. From mukbang to Super Tuna, group photos (with Yunki) and bedazzled jorts and saxophones--your Afternoona Army friends have you covered (as broad as V's shoulders).
    Show Notes:Article from The Guardian:
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/jin-bts-k-pop-band-military-service-finishes-south-korea

    Bangtan Bomb Of Super Tuna:
    https://youtu.be/xMBEE8LttIU?si=SNsQ8qoZK8OcbiRP

    Festa 2024 Sketch: 
    https://youtu.be/g1ABy41Pjuc?si=msJH-xRNJhv8Ej4_

    DDAY Final Concert Prep:
    https://youtu.be/VPRLfV57hZQ?si=CnokLBfN_Jp-y9RN

    Purchase Muse:

    Target:
    https://www.target.com/p//-/A-92234698
    Weverse:
    https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/US_USD/artists/2

    Shnoon on TikTok:
    Smeraldo flower pt 1
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNNfvYMm/
    Smeraldo Flower Pt 2
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNNP6rr4/

    Smeraldo Lore:
    Legend of the smeraldo flower. Smeraldo stands for ‘emerald’ in… | by komorebi | Medium

    BTS X Minions Collab:
    https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/US_USD/artists/2/notices/6082

    Scoups and Mingyu X The Rain Collab:
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8aJ0xiypZH/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==

    Ateez song of the Summer:
    https://youtu.be/VGnOpZhsPk4?si=1mlDdJkMjoFz86DM
    NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.
    Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on Yunki's hair extensions in a 500-word essay? More book recs? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! 

    Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
    Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    RM Exposed: From Nuts to Groin We Break Down "Right Place, Wrong Person"

    RM Exposed: From Nuts to Groin We Break Down "Right Place, Wrong Person"

    RM of BTS just released his jaw-dropping, experimental alternative album, Right Place, Wrong Person. Join us as we begin to unpack our early impressions of this new musical direction, our favorite tracks, the symbolism and music videos, the storytelling and catharsis, and what this means for the future of BTS and K-Pop.
    NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.
    Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on Yunki's hair extensions in a 500-word essay? More book recs? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! 

    Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
    Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Afternoona Army Uncensored

    Afternoona Army Uncensored

    Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we unburden ourselves on everything from RM's comeback to Jin's return (NEXT MONTH, THAT'S RIGHT NEXXXXXT MONTH). And even throw in some this or that's for extra fan girl fun. 
    NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.
    Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on Yunki's hair extensions in a 500-word essay? More book recs? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! 

    Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
    Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    It's Getting HOTS In Here

    It's Getting HOTS In Here

    We could talk about other things besides the release of J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STREET album and documentary...but why would you want us to do that? Join Tonya, Megan, Alison, and Lia as we react to and analyze this groundbreaking solo release--and try (and probably fail)--to predict Hobi's next moves.
    NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.
    Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on Yunki's hair extensions in a 500-word essay? More book recs? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! 

    Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
    Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    It's Hope On The Street Time

    It's Hope On The Street Time

    J-Hopes six-part docuseries, 'Hope on the Street', premiered on Wednesday (March 27) on Amazon Prime. Saddle up with Afternoona Army to ride through what we can expect in this deep dive as well as hopes and dreams for the direction of the series. Whatever J-Hope has in store will be well-planned and amazingly executed...like everything he does. No we aren't biased ;)
    Show notes:
    Follow us on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/afternoonaarmy/

    Join our Patreon and Discord
    https://www.patreon.com/afternoonadelightpodcast/membership

    Fri(end)s by V MV
    https://youtu.be/62peQdQv4uo?si=_Gw-8kAfHXzU-LZD

    Streaming Info
    https://www.usbtsarmy.com/music-guides/streaming

    W Korea V
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUFuh4glr8I

    HOTS - Hope on the Street
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo8RZibm4F0&pp=ygUaaG9wZSBvbiB0aGUgc3RyZWV0IHRyYWlsZXI%3D

    J-Hope Blogs (early days)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycPXPxr5L4&pp=ygURamhvcGUgdmxvZ3MgZGVidXQ%3D

    V-Live J-hope dancing
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q88NmtpyL1E&pp=ygUZamhvcGUgdmxvZ3MgZGFuY2luZyB0dXBhYw%3D%3D

    BTS Curious Playlist on Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0u8kplOfuFJ0U09F8HH2mP?si=HdF_84C8RV2CVP2Rm9R9HQ&pi=u-31OHa1ZXS_WY

    Wings Live Wembly
    https://youtu.be/BaQXgXxTw18?si=mBntMMZ6V9Hn47nt

    J-Hope Cherry Blossom Karaoke
    https://youtu.be/R9jzDtX0XDY?si=R-vYwtxeiIxjsQe6

    Co-host Tonya’s newest endeavor:
    Bangtan Temple on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bangtantemple/

    • 51 min
    "Ask Me Anything" Afternoona Army

    "Ask Me Anything" Afternoona Army

    Afternoona Army gets into allllllll the nitty-gritty by doing an uncensored AMA (Ask Me Anything) on BTS, biases, and surviving (and thriving) within this wild ARMY life. 
    Show notes: Jk and V PTDLV
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KS7PoB/

    Proof announced 
    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KSqSoS/

    Hobi palooza
    https://youtu.be/6ak5yOmj8W8?si=5wgbYbnnyyfjk7KN

    Dimple Outfits
    https://youtu.be/MjvtVbU4Hm0?si=83TlWFDuB4rBx3R2

    Pied Piper Outfits 
    https://youtu.be/DqysnygOdOY?si=Wd75FF6aK14PTEWU

    @hobisdotori on Instagram 
    https://www.instagram.com/hobisdotori/

    Jin’s February video message 
    https://youtu.be/p_zhC-MpRuY?si=dGiJoAqgknzTzxC6

    ARMY Project 529
    Instagram 
    https://www.instagram.com/armyproject529?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ==

    Website
    https://www.armyproject529.com/

    Ma City Map
    https://www.armyproject529.com/map

    Our Patreon and Discord
    https://www.patreon.com/afternoonadelightpodcast/membership
    NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.
    Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on Yunki's hair extensions in a 500-word essay? More book recs? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! 

    Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Build an appetite for juicy living with It's Bananas, a podcast where the fruit maven shares how tasting new and diverse fruits leads to self-discovery, joy, and connection; and Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
    Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
63 Ratings

63 Ratings

Linny 20 ,

Out front K-pop Ajjumma/Kdrama Junkie

I’m glad to see ladies of my Generation
Still Enjoy Great Music from Good looking Guys lol

StarLyte7 ,

AfterNoona ARMY Podcast Excels!

I’m a comparatively new ARMY, less than 1 year. I’ve been listening the various BTS-centered podcasts including AfterNoona Army. This pod is fun, funny, thoughtful, but the last 2: Episodes: Aug. 28 & Sept. 6, 2023, have sealed the deal for me.
Hosts Becky & Lia speak out about decisions V & RM have made which seem in dissonance with the parasocial relationship with ARMY they have worked so hard to build.
I’m Grandma ARMY. I LOVE my Boys, All SEVEN. (JK & V bias), but they are each Human, and make mistakes, are imperfect. As are we all.
That this pod is honest enough to raise these concerns, (which I agree with), openly, well, my respect is won. Well done.

MrsPantsakl ,

Great for fans!

Such a great pod for fans young and old. Really enjoy listening, especially during this hiatus time!

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