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BTS Yet to Come

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I’ve got a lot to discuss but first i just wanted to make a short post about the BTS Yet to Come in cinemas. No spoilers just me being excited!

Yesterday was my birthday and we couldn’t miss an opportunity to see our favourite group of men performing, so I took my family (mum, Louen and Luna) as we’re all massive army along the cinema! We had watched the live stream previously but the connection wasn’t stable so we missed most if it. So you can imagine we were very excited! Plus we went for ice cream first so we were all hyped up on sugar too! 😂

The concert was as explosive and amazing as expected! It was amazing seeing the guys perform again even if from a cinema seat. i was also surprised to see the cinema was a little bit more filled than last time we went which is always wonderful to see they are still finding new fans. We had our Army bombs ready and we danced and Luna even broke out a little of dancing for some of the songs she knew the dances too! It wasn’t that crowded so there was plenty of room for her to bust a move a little bit ☺️

I was a little disappointed that the cineworld we visited did not provide subtitles so we couldn’t understand the guys but we could still feel the emotions and towards the end I still ended up getting emotional and having a little cry. Not because I was sad as such but just missing them. Young forever will always be a precious memory for me and I get emotional just hearing that song anyway but knowing it’s going to be a long time before I might get the chance to see them again -plus remembering Wembley – and it being followed by another two emotionally overwhelming songs just made me feel a little sensitive and the tears started flowing. Plus the endingments which although I could not understand, you can absolutely feel the raw emotion when they speak and the freeze frames on each member just really opened up and tugged on the heart strings.

The concert was just as amazing as every other time I have watched them perform. The energy, the dancing, the passion, the singing and rapping are all just amazing to witness and make my little heart happy and that’s what’s important. Love and spend time doing things that make your heart happy with people you love and the rest will fall into place!

I am going to be taking a break for a while! I know there is so much happening and so much I still want to catch up on. But I have not had the best year, mentally or physically and although BTS has helped me through and I will continue to watch and celebrate, I need to take some time for myself to reassess and learn to share my love and passion back when I am in a better place.

I promise I will try not to take too long and i hope to come back feeling 100% Tina (Sopey) and be excited to share and hopefully have some new inspiration and goals!

see you soon

Sopey 💜

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December Round up

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Hello hello hello! Well a lot has been happening throughout December in the K-pop world and in my world. So I have to send apologies, I didn’t update at all because December is normally an extra busy month for me and this year was no exception.

Christmas and New Year was relatively relaxing and was wonderful, so although I am sorry I didn’t get to catch up with you all, I am thankful for the break!

We had a low key and quieter Christmas than usual but I think it’s what we all needed and it was so wonderful to spend so much time together crafting and playing games and just enjoying each other’s company!

And on Christmas Day, (I know soooo poorly planned) my eldest turned 12! Time is flying so quickly and I am happy but sad. Sad so much time is passing so quickly but excited for the future at the same time.

Enough about my family Christmas, So what about K-pop I hear you shout!

Well it has been an emotional rollercoaster of a month really. I tried to avoid social media for a while because I was very sad about Jins enlistment, not because I don’t want him to go, which obviously we don’t really want them to go but we know they must and I am so proud of him and all the men for wanting to do their duty as do all men in South Korea. I was just a little sad because he was the first and it means its real. Eventually all of them will be going to serve and it was an absolute – that there will be no OT7 concerts for a long while yet.

However, following from Hobis successful solo album, Jin has released a solo single, Joon has released his first solo album and we keep hearing sneaky rumours about the other members activities. As well as continuing surprise episodes of Run BTS keeping us entertained. All in all, its still amazing being ARMY and supporting BTS. And I will continue to do so forever more, even with the sad times, but that just makes the happier times even better.

Things to watch, look back on and enjoy:

Jin’s The Astronaut

Namjoon’s Indigo

Hobi at awards shows

Hobi at New Years Rockin‘ Eve

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Love Sopey 💜🦋

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Day 14 – 20 Many mini projects

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Hello guys! Sorry I haven’t posted my progress I tried to carry on crocheting but I had a bad week last week as we had to say goodbye to my oldest dog Dixon and it left me feeling a little sad, and I managed to catch an awful cold as well.

Good boy Dixon with my only tiny Jimin 🙂

I carried on crocheting to take my mind off it and distract myself but I didn’t write a post.

I also veered away from BTS for my Last few projects as I needed to make some gifts and I wanted something to cheer me up and nothing cheers me up quite like christmas. However, as they are gifts I cannot share them yet as they are off to the recipients shortly. But I will share as soon as I can.

For now, i hope you like my Soopys From in the soop. I have made a fair few of these now and everytime the shape is slightly different and a bit quirky but I think that just gives them character and charm!

I’ll be back soon with more updates and stories about my journey into my Korean passion but I’m just having a little break whilst I recover.

see you soon Sopey! 💜

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Day 8 – 13 November BTS Crochet challenge

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This project was slightly larger and took me a few more days and I couldn’t find my felt so in between making this project and finding my felt, I made a smaller non BTS related crochet mini project and started my project number 4.

Let me Introduce my version of Wootteo! Jins special little companion to his new song The Astronaut! I think it is the cutest and sweetest little thing and I was inspired to try my own. He isn’t perfect and his eyes are off centre and lopsided but that’s just a little Tinaism for you! 🙈😂

On Friday, it was Remembrance Day Of course so I had to have a go at some poppies! I need to practice for next year!

But Wootteo seemed to like this one so he now has his own poppy!

Whilst searching for the felt to make wonky eyes 🙈😂 I started my fourth Project which is BTS adjacent and if you’re super army you might guess the link straight away! But that all depends on how much you love episodes of Run BTS and how good my crochet is 🤪
Stylish Tomatos

I made some very cute, adorable stylish and tangy Tomatos inspired by The Tomato song, a Korean nursery rhyme featured in Run BTS episode 31

One of my favourites and hilarious episodes. I would absolutely recommend watching.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFatcYpR/

If you follow me on social media, you may have seen my very first (and poor) attempt at animation, as I tried to create my tomatoes bouncing along the screen to the Tomato tune! Check it out and have a laugh 😂

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFmj3BTw/

Here’s a sneaky peak at my next projects! I am currently doing two projects as one is (not at all, I am just trying to push my luck because I really wanted to make one) somewhat, kinda, could be sort of BTS related 😬 but is more Christmas theme but it’s my project and I really love Xmas and the second one absolutely is BTS related. 🥰

For the BTS related project, I am somewhat cheating, as I have made this one a few occasions for my dear friend who loves this character but I am still working on getting the shape right. And I can happily tell you, that I still don’t have the shape right 😂

Speaking of terrible shapes, my next project is starting off looking awfully inappropriate but I promise it really isn’t.

Above is the non BTS but trying to make it BTS related Work on progress project. Think Christmas, cute characters and to link to BTS think cookie run kingdom! Cookie run kingdom is a mobile app that have recently released an update with BTS characters. The advertisements were especially sweet and I love Yoongi and Hobis characters. Go figure 🙈😂

Hopefully this is enough clues to work out my next couple of projects but keep an eye on social media for progress posts.

Happy Reading, love Sopey 💜

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Day 4-7 Project 2 BTS favourite new little astronaut

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** I don’t know how but I missed this post – so I am publishing it now 🙂 **

Hello everyone! If you follow me on any of my social media you will have seen my little hints to my next little project. I am very excited to share this with you!

Did any of you guess? My next project is inspired by the very sweet astronaut Wootteo from Jin‘s wonderful new music video Astronaut.

He still needs a bit of work as I am not quite sure how I am going to do the face yet but I will give it a good go!

I used a basic doll pattern I have been working on for a long time and continuously improving. I actually think he looks really good so I’m quite pleased.

Stay tuned for the finished project hopefully by tomorrow!

Love Sopey 💜

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BTS November Crochet project 1 – Borahae Cupsleeve

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A little later than planned but here is my first completed project for my November Crochet! This is my second attempt which is why we’re on day 3 for such a small project 🙈 The first one I did, didn’t fit my travel cup Or any cup for that matter 😂

But anyway, this was a really cute, (should have been) quick make that I added my own BTS flair to give it that little bit of extra bangtan goodness!

I did try to crochet the doors but I didn’t like it which is why I embroidered the outline and I think this looked much better.

I’ll be adding more images and sneaky peaks at bigger projects over on my social media if you wanted to follow on during the month. Is there any projects you’d like to see? What BTS crochet would you try or love to have? Let me know 💜

I followed this pattern over on Pinterest, if you wanted to make your own. Go give the maker some love because I love this cute and simple pattern.

Love Sopey 💜🦋

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November BTS crochet challenge

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Hello lovely people! So those that know me, know I love BTS and crafting (many other things but they’re not relevant to this post 🙈😂)

I have really enjoyed crocheting lately and I feel like I’m getting better but with a chaotic brain and always something else to be doing I don’t always do a lot of crocheting. So I decided for the whole of November I would crochet a little something everyday. It could be a small project finished in one night or a little bit if crocheting every night over a few nights to create a slightly larger item. I am aiming for all my items to be BTS related. And my plan is to put them on my Etsy page to sell and percentage of the proceeds will go to charity. So keep an eye out for finished projects! 💜😍

This is a crochet I have already completed but I am hoping to continue and make the rest of the members during my November Challenge.

I started yesterday and I was hoping to have my first completed small project complete to show you, however best laid plans and all that. Day one was supposed to be a BTS themed crochet cupsleeve to keep you safe from hot tea and coffee in style. However, my crochet went terribly wrong so I had to start all over again on day 2. So hopefully I will have a finished project to show you tomorrow 🙈😂

To make up for the lack of crochet to show you, please enjoy my attempt at a BTS themed painted pumpkin. See you soon guys!

Love Sopey 💜🦋

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Happy Hangul/Hangul Day

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October 9th marks another special day In Korea! The celebration of the creation of Hangul the Korean alphabet! What a wonderful day to celebrate!

It is a national holiday for Koreans. Although for a few years it was not a national holiday but as of 2012, it was declared a national holiday for all Koreans to have the day off and celebrate once again!

Most languages, although we can study and see how they have evolved over time, have little to no origin story as they began many, many years ago. Hangul is different in that rather than slowly evolving over time, from centuries ago. Hangul was deliberately created to be a written language that could be used by all the people.

Historically, in Korea only scholars and the elite could afford to learn Hanja (chinese characters used during this period).

In 1443, King Sejong decided it would be best if Korea had its own alphabet for its people to use, and by 1446 was the official language used by Koreans. Like with many things, it‘s use has had ups and downs and the elite amongst the Koreans wanted to continue using Hanja as this set them apart from everyone and for a while, a mix of Hangul and Chinese characters could be seen in newspapers and books but over time Hangul has become the prominent language used by Koreans.

In essence, the day is to celebrate the formation of a written language to be used by all the people of Korea, and thus celebrating and thanking King Sejong for this opportunity. Up until Hangul was created, learning and using the written language of the time was restricted to only the elite and made it hard for others to communicate well. King Sejong created Hangul so all could communicate and I think that is absolutely something worth celebrating.

Hangul is (for me – I can’t talk for everyone) a relatively easy alphabet to learn. The sounds are similar to English, it is a phonetic alphabet and the shapes and sounds can be linked to mouth movements and similar sounds we have in English. All of this makes the alphabet a straight forward alphabet to learn. The building blocks (syllables) used to form words are also pleasant to work with in Structured and meaningful way.

To learn Hangul, I have revision cards I made during my time at the Kpop academy, I watched numerous YouTube videos (I will share the link to my favourite below) and I use Duolingo. I also have various study books and workbooks to help with my study as I have moved on from learning the alphabet to more in-depth study.

If you fancy celebrating Hangul day yourself, why not have a go at learning the alphabet, for some people it can take as little as 30minutes to a couple of hours learn and how exciting would it be to learn Hangul on Hangul Day! Or if you are lucky enough to be in Korea, why not take a trip to the museum of King Sejong and see how the alphabet was formed for yourself. The museum can be found under the giant gold statue of King Sejong in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.

https://www.google.com/doodles/hangul-day-2022

Google is recognising the important and celebrating today with its Google doodle of the day. Many places, apps, brands are recognising this truly remarkable day celebrating the formation of a whole new writing system which has a wonderful history.

https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/the-nike-air-max-hangul-day-pack-celebrates-the-korean-alphabet-system/amp/

Even Nike is joining the celebration with their special Nike Air Hangul edition trainers.

In essence, the day is to celebrate the formation of a written language to be used by all the people of Korea, and thus celebrating and thanking King Sejong for this opportuniTy. Up until Hangul was created, learning and using the written language of the time was restricted to only the elite and made it hard for others to communicate well. King Sejong created Hangul so all could communicate and I think that is absolutely something worth celebrating.

I love learning and I love languages, and as my new passion is Korea, it isn’t a stretch that I am learning Korean. It’s hard, I don’t always have time but I am giving it a go and I hope to keep you updated as I progress do stay tuned!

Sopey 💜

**My blog was ending here but I woke up today to find a really cute Personality test relating to Tiny Tans forest app celebrating Hangul day all over my Twitter timeline and in my group chats and I just had to give it a go!

You can have a go yourself here:

https://forestapp.cc/TinyTAN-personality-test/?utm_source=h5&utm_medium=copy&utm_campaign=share

You have to answer some questions whilst enjoying a short little adventure game, it’s very cute. Not sure its the most effective perosnality test I have ever attempted as some of the answers didn’t give me enough options or ones I would pick but I went with my closest option and I managed to get my bias which is always super adorable and cute when you do that 🥰. If you love BTS and tiny tan you should definitely give it a go!

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Geocheonjeol or National Foundation Day

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October 3rd is a public holiday in Korea to celebrate the legendary foundation of Koreas oldest and first state Gojoseon. Similar to other national holidays, fireworks are set off in celebration.

Althougo modern Republic of Korea is young, ancient Korean history stretches back more than 4000 years and legend says it’s starts with a story about founding father Emperor Dangun. However, it really begins with Hwanung, son of Hwanin, a god who lived in the heavens. You can find my short summary of the myth below.

During the pandemic I was lucky enough to be able to attend the Kpop Academy as it was offered online due to quarantine, I would never have been able to attend an in real life academy so I am very honoured to she been able to attend online. One of the weeks lessons was all about the history of Korea and we learnt about Dangun and the bear and tiger. For my homework, I made a presentation on the history with my own little artworks and story telling and you can see it below. I hope you enjoy it!

Happy National Foundation Day to all Koreans around the world 😍

See you soon Sopey 🦋

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What a bop, a hippoty hoppity bop!

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I know I promised I would kick start my blog with an update on everything including my Eric Nam and Ateez concerts and I will uppload those posts soon, I am just finishing them… BUT I couldn’t let today pass without talking about Rush Hour!

Sadly, I was at work today so I couldn’t watch straight away when it was released but over lunch I had a quick watch and then wanted to watch again and again 🙈 but I had to get back to work. However, it did make me smile all day and my day went really smoothly after that so that was good!

I fricking loved it! I‘ve got to be honest I didn’t know Crush too well before this release but I will absolutely be looking him up and keeping an eye on him. This song is a bop and is right up my street. I love a good hype song that gets me up on my feet and dancing around the street, my living room, my office pretty much anywhere I can dance, I will! It has a playful, upbeat, funky vibe to it that makes you want to move your feet.

And the dancing, what can I say about the dancing! My sunshine really showed his passion and talent for dancing again today! I have missed seeing him dance, and I really really wish he‘d do a sneaky hope on the street again one day but this music video works for now! Hobi killed it, flawless dancing, singing/rapping and best of all he looked so happy and like he was having the best time and thats all we really want in life! To see the members happy and having a good time!

Got to admit, Crush ticked all my boxes with the funky, happy singing and playful choreo! It’s everything I like in my idols. He was so enthusiastic and passionate and looked like he was having an awesome time too! I wish I could have been on set that would have been some amazing, crazy energy to behold! I love the song and think it just such a bop! And the dancing – the choreo is addictive to watch and so fun and cheerful! I can’t wait to see what else he has to offer.

And overall it was just wonderful and surprising to see Hobi going this thing and loving it, although I am wondering when this break is supposed to be happening 🤪😂

All that being said, all this content and with my excitement building, I really really cannot wait to see which member is going to release their solo album next. I’m impatiantly waiting with excited breath!

See you soon hopefully!

Sopey aka Butterfly child 🦋☀️