It's Thursday, Time To Do Some "namjooning". 😁 For Us That Means To Appreciate Our Amazing Leader.

Here's a really cute YouTube video we found. Hope you like it!

Laugh is contagious, especially Jimin's. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #jimin #parkjimin #지민 #박지민 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MF4OglHLn/?igshid=untz435q8cvf

"Everybody say NO..."

Dear A.R.M.Y., today we have something a little more serious to talk about. And it's a delicate subject. But one that we think really has to be addressed, not only for our boys, but the long term ramifications, as well.

While we want to always be grateful for any accolades BTS is given, the process being used by MTv this year is not actually an accolade but a segregation. It's xenophobia or at its base, racism. Those are strong words to be used at any time, but it really is the basis of what MTV has done by creating a "kpop" category. And this is the only way they'll award Korean groups?

BTS stands for the exact opposite of what MTv is doing with this category. BTS and ARMY are about breaking down barriers, overcoming prejudices. South Korean President Moon Jae In said, "At the very heart of BTS' outstanding dancing and singing is sincerity. This magical power turns grief into hope and differences into similarity. Each of the seven members sings in a way that is true to himself and the life he wants to live. Their melody and lyrics transcend regional borders, language, culture, and institutions." If only MTv could understand. They are merely a tv channel, that is discriminating against an entire population, again. Whether at the behest of advertisers or corporate heads, it's not important. What is important is that hopefully, we can let them know this was never ok.

This may all sound a bit grandiose, but if you look around, we're fighting battles for equality and humanity all over the world. And one way to silence these voices is to silence BTS. ARMY, we've done it until now and we'll continue to stand with them and fight for each others' dreams.

Write to MTv. Maybe it's a short, appropriate tweet on twitter, a letter to them, or an email, let's voice this. Let them know our disagreement with what they're perpetuating. This is not okay in one country, or one awards show. Meanwhile, we're watching for other ways to speak out against acknowledging these awards in any way. A surefire bet to "help them change their minds" is voting overwhelmingly for BTS's nominations in all categories (as always). But PLEASE don't watch the actual show. Those ratings are what they actually want, so even pass it along to your friends how they could help. Let's not let this happen on our watch, Army!

Let us know if there any other good options you've seen, please. And we'll definitely pass it along.

Team Karamel

Twitter page: @VMAS

Email: vh1communications@viacom.com

Mail: Viacom Inc. - MTV Networks (Main Office)

New York, MY

1515 Broadway

New York, NY 10036

👑 Park Kingmin P.S. This is Admin Candy Joker. Just wanted to let everyone know that the distasteful joke was mine 😁 Don't judge our whole team for it 😆 - 🍬🃏 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #jimin #parkjimin #지민 #박지민 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1eH74nF4GQ/?igshid=ebk4m6ay65do

Park Jimin describes himself as, " cutie, sexy, lovely". He says this with all the confidence of a man that knows and loves who he has become. But, this self confidence is the result of a hard fought battle within himself.

We will speak of Jimin today, as to how he's grown from someone, who was battered by the pressures of an idol, to a stronger member of BTS. His personal struggle speaks directly to our message all week.

Loving himself became vital for our Chimmy to learn. The ways he's blossomed since he has taken this path are powerful to see.

Most people that have seen Bangtan's debut, are aware that Jimin took center stage. But not everyone knows that he took on the challenge of showing his abs. All seven menbers were requested to do so, but couldn't get it together. This was a hard thing for a very private young man to do. He was embarrassed to be showing his stomach. But, he diligently took on the task of bringing attention to BTS, right away. Anyone that has watched their debut video, can see the results of his dedication and very hard work. Since he'd been a trainee less than a year, and was questionable to debut right to the end, the pressure to achieve this task, was tough on him.

Fast forward a year or so, and Jimin still has an amazing build, but the baby fat has yet to fade from the youngster's face. This bothers him because there are comments of him being "fat". Also, since he was the shortest, his height begins to become a constant joke among the members. This translates, naturally, to fandom too. But, what is cute teasing from friends and fans, becomes fodder for those interested in making him feel bad. And use it, they do. To the point that he feels so badly about his appearance, he begins a drastic diet, that he stayed on for a year. As in all else, he's very diligent in this as well, to the point of making himself sick. The members take notice and become concerned that his self- esteem is not recovering from the attack from the nonsensical haters.

Luckily, there were, and are, six brothers with him, to repeatedly let him know that he is, in fact, enough. Weird enough to see, in the industry they're in. But, he still needed to be able to love himself. Thankfully, the catharsis came to him. He hasn't revealed that particular process, but he did tell us that army helped him realize how he really is loved by us all.

The transformation has been simply breathtaking. Jimin's stage presence is powerful. His dancing is still brilliant, as always. We can see the happiness in his eyes, and the love shining out from him, back to ARMY and his Bangtan family.

Whatever he's done, we support it. And honestly wouldn't mind learning the secret *wink, wink*.

Jimin you beyond nice! Keep going!!

We applaud BTS for their ongoing partnership with UNICEF to help children and young adults of our world.

"LOVE YOUR SELF"

For more information please go to:

love-myself.org

❄️👸🏼

Credits:

TheStar

jmsupercute

VT x BTS

MINToYou

pieces of mind

Since its JK day, how about some ramen and a movie, to end the week. Know any good ones? Source/credits: Fairyland Summer Package 2019 • • • • • • • • • • #jungkook #jeonjungkook #kookie #정국 #전정국#bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 #musician #kpop #ynwa #loveyourself #btsrelated https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jRGurlp18/?igshid=nm9dtrnl00it

It's Jimin day. Hope you all have a bubbly day Credt/Source Merry white Best JM_95 Fate . . . . . . . . . .#jimin #parkjimin #지민 #박지민 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WB73rlKkw/?igshid=df2zblgo6sr3

[Bangtan Sonews] Congratulations to our boys! 🥳🎊 Source: Soompi/ilmare42 • • • • • • • • • • • • • #bts #bangtanboys #방탄소년단 #jin #seokjin #김석진 #석진 #진 #suga #yoongi #슈가 #민윤기 #jhope #hoseok #정호석 #호석 #rm #namjoon #김남준 #남준 #jimin #지민 #박지민 #v #taehyung #김태형 #jungkook #정국 #전정국 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Y-L9YFtF9/?igshid=7r810udh6zo

Jin, always the guy to make our Mondays smile!😊 Source/Credits: FIRSTSIGHT9297 JINISIM BTS Official Facebook • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #jin #jinbts #kimseokjin #seokjin #김석진 #석진 #진 #bts #bangtan #bangtanboys #bangtansonyeondan #방탄소년단 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1T4V3ilrV4/?igshid=1t2as06xijmoo

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BTS Fans Launch #ARMYHelpThePlanet In Response To Amazon Fires

BTS's ARMY is calling all troops to protect the planet by raising awareness and starting their own environmentalist projects.  

Please help in any way you can, ARMY! So So Important!!