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!
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!
This week is a special week for music video Monday! I am not going to pick one music video and go into detail on it. I am going to share a few of my favourites with a quick summary of why I love it. This isn’t a countdown of my favourite songs, or Ben my favourite music videos although some of these are my favourites. They are just ten of my long list of favourites that I’d quite like to share with you.😍
I hope you enjoy my rundown of some of my favourite videos, and comment below if you enjoyed them, didn’t enjoy them, if they’d re one of your faves or if I helped you discover a new kpop group. I’d love to hear from you. Anyway, welcome to Music Video Monday Madness!
10. Twice – Fancy
I don’t usually like videos where there is so much going on because it distracts from the music and enjoying it. But I quite like Twices bubblegum, excitable energy pop music, and the videos just reflect their very own style. So I really quite like this one.
9. Monsters X – Hero
A rooftop. Monsta X dancing. I am not sure I need to say more.
8. Baek Hyun – Candy
I’ve got to be honest, this video is not one of my favourites. But Baekhyun is so pretty and I like the dance. It’s bright and colourful and has Baekhyun looking stunning, that is enough for me.
7. Day6 – Zombie
I really, really enjoy this song. So really the video could be terrible and I would still watch it because I love the song. But as it turns out, it has pretty much everything I love about a music video. I love when music videos have visuals to go along with the song alongside seeing our favourites play their instruments. So this video is just perfect for me.
6. Ateez – Wave
Hands up – who doesn’t want to see a beautiful crystal blue/green sea, sand and palm trees and the beauty that is Ateez dancing and having fun? If he hand is down, you can leave. 😂 I am joking (sort of 😏) but seriously, it’s a really fun, beautiful video and I love the song!
5. GOT7 – A
Yes I know, it’s cheesy as anything and sometimes you want to hide behind your hands, but I love the quirky, cheeky, cheesiness in this video. Plus look how young they all are. Such cutie pies! ☺️
4. Onewe – Regulus
I obviously have a thing for men on rooftops. 🤷🏼♀️what can I say? I know earlier I said when there is a visual storyline alongside the playing. But in this video, the simplicity of the members playing their instruments, and the vocals and everything. I just really love this music video. Also, close ups of Kanghyun playing his guitar. That is all. 😏🤭
3. BTS – Intro: Persona
Without a doubt, one of my favourite songs. Namjoon just doing his thing. Raw, talent and passionate. Namjoon is a prodigy in many things, his genius is reflected in Persona and really shows his growth as an artist. I can’t wait to see what else he has in store for us. Not sure I can add anything else. I really, really like Persona.
2. BTS – Interlude: Shadow
Firstly, Yoongi starting of this song in English was unexpected and surprisingly amazing. The video, the lyrics, the music, all of it just comes together so well. Plus my daughters reaction to this video was priceless. She is Yoongi biased so it wasn’t surprising she loved it, but she was just staring, almost holding her breath for the whole thing and for a good minute after, and then she demanded I play it again. 😂 Yoongi is a talented rapper and songwriter and it shows here. Shadow is amazing on many levels as with everything BTS does, it has many, many layers.
1. BTS – Outro: Ego
I know I am biased – literally Hobi is my bias! Technically I am a sope girl as witnessed by my number 1 & 2 choices here 🤦🏻♀️😂 but who am I kidding, Hobi just slightly makes my heart melt that little bit more – but Ego is an amazing video and song. It’s bubbly, energetic, happy and a proper call to action song. I just can’t help but jump out of my seat and start dancing as soon as I hear that beginning. Plus, listening to Hobi singing and rapping is one of my all time favourites past times. 😍😍 The video is so bright and happy, how could you not enjoy it.
Yes, the BTS rapline headed this weeks music video Monday but it s because I really, really liked all three songs by the rapper on Map of the Soul:7. I couldn’t mention one and not the other three. They are up there as some of my favourites, although not my all time favourites. I will get to them one day. I really hope you liked my top ten random video Monday madness. Do you have any recommendations? Leave me a comment and let me know.
Welcome to this weeks music video Monday! I have to talk about this video as it is one of my favourites. I cannot really out into words how it makes me feel, from the beautiful imagery, the Jimins silky smooth vocals, everything about it is just pure heaven.
“The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” How beautiful is this description for the word serendipity before you even get into the visually stunning video or soulful and beautiful vocals?
Destiny is the idea that people’s lives are predetermined to go a certain way. This song has used the contrasting views throughout of both serendipity and destiny but is reflected in the most beautiful way.
Throughout the song, references are made to moments of real life serendipity. A Calico cat is mentioned in the lyrics and Jimin is seen holding one. A calico is a very rare trait in a male cat, bearing true-colours and is super rare, this video uses this to basically say Jimin is rare. A one of a kind. Which if you are a BTS fan or you know, breathing. You will know this anyway.
Another honourable mention is that of Penicillin, which was discovered by chance and yet is helpful and life changing, but in reality was a happy accident.
For me the song is about finding a true love, feeling worried about the trials and pain that can go with love but accepting it and going forward anyway. Feeling like it was serendipity, a beautiful chance encounter that got them to where they are but not knowing if the universe could have made it their destiny. These ideas are scary but beautiful just like the love they feel.
Love can be something that brews and moulds and shapes over time and feels almost like destiny that got you there. Or it can appear out of nowhere like some kind of happy accident. A random sequence of events that got you to the point you have. And it doesn’t have to be romantic love and this is one of the best parts of this song. There is no defined gender or specifics to romantic love, soul mates, true loves, relationships, friendships all come in all different shapes and sizes and this song is just telling the beauty of this serendipitous destiny we all can feel. It’s beautiful and sweet but can be scary and painful sometimes but having faith and seeing love (friendships / relationships) whilst recognising this can lead you to be happier in those relationships.
Contrast between the world with the yellow, the balloon, the cat and the moon, stars and night.
Zooming into Jimins eye, we the audience get to see his world and his love and feelings, throughout the song we are seeing what everyone at some point might feel in their life. Jimin literally fall for his love at one point, (falling off the ledge with the stars behind him).
The feelings of love gets so big he doesn’t know if he can bear it (the yellow ball grows bigger in size and eventually he cannot reach it) but note the ball is still this beautiful share of yellow, symbolising happiness, the beautiful cactus that will be stunning when flowering but can still prick you with its thorns, effectively reminding us that love us beautiful but can still be painful. The video is visually one of the most stunning music videos I have ever seen, and all the little details put into it to bring in line with the musicality of the lyrics, is just beautiful.
Towards the end of the video, the screen is shaking as he was initially scared of this love, but eventually comes to accept his love and the universes role within it. All things end up calm at the end and Jimin looks happy.
I love the different scenes, and the contrast between everything. From Jimins initial world to the night where he falls for his love and eventually accepts it. Lots of yellow is used to represent happiness and acceptance. White for pure love and innocence, possibly a little bit of naivety alongside the touching of the cactus. Colours, themes, and objects are all used in this video to create this truly remarkable video.
The song is one of the most easy listening and beautiful songs I have ever heard. The melody is instantly recognisable and is truly beautiful, and the lyrics are a little cryptic and yet so simple at the same time. So many layers and everyone interprets them differently and that is what makes it special. Love is different to everyone and moments of serendipity can be different for everyone but we all still feel these and cherish them.
Jimins vocals are beyond beautiful, deliciously sweet and soulful. Even if you haven’t googled the lyrics, I would find it hard to believe anyone wouldn’t be moved especially by his iconic line “just let me love, let me love you.” Serendipity isn’t a typical love song for many reasons but it still leaves you with a feeling of love, beauty and adoration. It oozes sweet, sentimentalities of all things beautiful in the world and is a gentle reminder that many things happen for reasons that are out of your control, doesn’t have to mean they are scary, it may come with moments of pain or worry but sometimes they can be beautiful.
Serendipity holds true in a lot of ARMY’s hearts because it feels almost like Serendipity that we have found ourselves in this wonderful wonderland of kpop adventures. I once read that you find BTS when you need to find them. I have made some amazing friends, had some amazing experiences and as much as my life was amazing before, it is incredible now. Finding BTS has inspired me, given me new friends and confidence and continues to do everyday, so yes I agree…. all of this is no coincidence.
I have always loved art and craft but I haven’t shared much of what I do because I am a bit of a jack of all arts and crafts and master of none, and there are so many more talented people out there, that I felt like I wasn’t worthy enough to share my work. However, this video inspired me so much, I had to make something out of it, and my new friends gave me the confidence to share it. And not only that, but I’ve also put some of my work on Redbubble. Check it out here:
Hi Guys!!! So I really wanted to get back to writing but I always have so much going on and I am a winging it kind of girl in the most part which is fine for our exiting and chaotic life but it does mean I don’t blog as much as I would like … so for my blog I’ve decided I need to set some posts that I will try to post every week.
This works for my studying too. I am learning Korean and at first I was winging that too, but I wasn’t getting very far and I was getting frustrated. So I set myself the task of studying for 4-5 hours between Thursday and Sunday which gives me enough leeway for us to still do all the fun stuff we want to do but I also feel like I’ve done enough studying that I have achieved something.
My plan is to do something similar with my blog. So for Mondays, I am going to discuss a music video my choice, although I am happy to take suggestions and watch some new ones I have never seen before. (This will work well with my children’s target – they would like to start doing reaction videos to kpop music videos too – so figured we could work together to motivate each other. Plus we all love a kpop video)
So for now – welcome to Music Video Monday!
The first video I am going to share with you, is the first video that I saw and it really made me take notice.
Just in case you are new to my blog- I knew who BTS was in October 2018, but it took me a little bit to really take notice. By December 2018, I was already falling down the hole and was on my journey – but I had only seen live videos of them at this point. I saw them perform idol on Graham Norton back in October, but I didn’t truly fall until I rewatched the episode and saw the whole interview with the members in December. I added Idol, Mic Drop and No More Dream to my Spotify playlist and that was that. And then I watched my first music video (discussed below) and after that I just had to know who they were. So I Googled them and you all know the rest of the story as I bet it is very similar to yours… and the rest they say is history.
My first music video I chose was BTS – DNA!
I think DNA is a really good first video for me, as its bright and exciting. The visuals are stunning, the tune is catchy and it just screams TINA look at us! Or at least I think it did. 😆
I had pretty much chosen my bias from the very first time I saw him on Graham Norton but of course, I did not know what a bias was. So when I first saw this, which was the first official music video I ever saw, I couldn’t keep my eyes off him but technically it was before I had a bias, but actually has a bias. You know what I mean.
Look at him… of course he was going to be my bias. He is literal sunshine 🥰
I had heard idol, no more dream and mic drop at this point. So when I went seeking out BTS on YouTube, I didn’t want a song I had already heard. So back in Decemebr 2018… I sought out a BTS song I hadn’t heard yet and just picked one from the thumbnail basically. Back then the BTS channel looked a little different to now, and DNA stood out so in I went….
So, first the music… DNA is a really upbeat and exciting track. Released back in 2017 for love yourself:her and also featuring on Love Yourself: Answer and as of the 1st of June 2020, it has received over 1 billion views. In 2018, Billboard ranked it 49 on the 100 greatest boy band songs of all time.
It has a hip hop vibe but is more than that, it kicks off with a whistle as the members dance in time and it almost has an EDM /hip hop vibe. I now believe you cannot place BTS songs easily in genres. They span so many genres and are much more than just a boy band.
When I first some of the dancing to DNA I was stunned and in awe, and I journeyed further into the wonderful world of Kpop it just keeps getting better and better. But nothing will quite be the same as when I go back and watch BTS videos. The dancing, the choreography, the timings and watching the members dance so in sync still excites me as much as it did on that very first watch.
What was your first Kpop music video? What do you think to DNA?
If you are ARMY, leave me a comment. What was your first bts music video?
Not a kpop stan. What did you think to DNA? Its bright right? And exciting?
See you next week!
BC 💜☀️
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Yes, I have copied my own blog post over from my Butterfly child blog, but it covers both family fun times and my journey into kpop so I figured it was ok to cross post. ☺️
Hi Guys! Lockdown has been a bit tough on the Butterfly family. Well, me actually… 😂 The kids have been amazing, they have taken it all in their stride and have been doing so well with school work, playing nicely together and staying active with Jo Wicks every day.
I, on the other hand, have struggled a little bit, and it’s ok to admit that. I am absolutely fine, and overall we have all done amazing well in this weird situation we found our selves in, but juggling work/homeschooling/life has been tricky and I miss people more than anything. I am lucky I live with my husband and my mum so I do have conversations and people around me, but I am a true extrovert and love the hustle and bustle of groups of people, and busy shops and mostly going out and gaining energy by meeting new people and visiting new places.
Dinosaur world at Torbay (2018)
For us as a family, we love to go out exploring, visiting places, exploring our little part of the world, and further afield when we can. So being restricted to home and the odd dog walks, has been the saddest part for us. I am happy to do it though, as I want my whole family and the rest of the world to be safe and happy but we did still miss adventures.
But rather than be super sad, instead we bought the adventures home and started planning what we might do when we feel safe to start venturing out into the world in this new “normal”.
You know we all love a trip to London. In fact, it’s almost our second home. London is one of my favourite places in the world.
We had planned to go to London in June to celebrate BTS festa and debut weekend, obviously this didn’t happen so we decorated our house and bought London to us. It was a super fun and exciting weekend, spend playing games, listening to music and eating yummy foods.
We did take a really quick to Bournemouth to buy a bubble tea, as it is one of my favourites drinks ever and we had really missed bubble tea. Bournemouth has been hectic and crazy busy so we went on a weekday rather than the weekend to avoid the crowds. We nipped to the bubble tea shop and returned home, but it was oh so worth it.
Over the weekend, we had BTS quizzes, games, our own run BTS style fun times, we had our own birthday cafe event with a BTS purple themed “purple you” mocktail and free gifts designed and made by my wonderful friend Dot’s daughter.
And at the end of the weekend , we even had a “visit” to a kpop store where the kids could choose their (pre-chosen) album I had treated them too. Me and mum had treated ourselves to the 5th muster magic shop and that also arrived in time! 💜💜💜
The weekend ended with a very exciting BTS concert live in our living room, in the form of Bangbang con which we enjoyed with our friends. The whole weekend was amazing! The children had a wonderful time, I had a brilliant time and the whole time spent together as a family being silly and doing fun things was wonderful. It still did make me miss our real adventures but the whole thing was just awesome!
What did you guys do to celebrate BTS weekend? Anything exciting or interesting to share? Let me know in the comments, I’d love or hear what you guys have been doing or buying.
Jeon Jungkook has grown up in the spotlight as an Idol. BTS are now a huge worldwide phenomenon and yet they are all still so humble and down to earth. Being the youngest member and joining at such a young age, you would have thought the fame could have gone to his head, but alongside the other members he is still quirky, funny and truly humble. The other members seem to have a special soft spot for him as they practically raised him. He is close to all the members and equally they all have a lot of time and good things to say about him. In many interviews, it is clear he respects and loves all the members but he definitely idolises RM and looks to him for guidance as a role model.
“I want to become a singer that touches people with his voice, and also to become such a singer that people can without hesitating, proudly and being not embarrassed at all to say ‘I’m a fan of BTS’.”
Jimin is exceptionally bright and talented. He can speak Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English. Although he is teased by the other members, you can see they actually love him a lot. Jimin joined as a trainee last and had to work hard to debut but he is one of the most popular members and his hard work and dedication has payed off. From what we are shown of the members personality, he is energetic, a bit cheeky, likes to be praised and is happy to show affection to all the members. He is an adorable and lovely person but get him on stage and he is a demon. His duality and sex appeal is off the charts.
“There is beauty in everything, just not everybody sees it.”
So we have the Hyung Top Trumps bio blog posts published… I am going to pause on those for a second to have a quick stop gap over the recent events in the Bangtan universe.
Excitement reached peak for us this year when we got to see them Live at Wembley back in June and with the release of Map of the Soul: Persona back in April, this entire year has whizzed by in a crazy but exciting blur for us as fans, so I can only imagine how tired the guys were.
So we were vey excited to hear they were taking a well deserved proper rest. For a brief moment, our house was a little sad – thinking we wouldn’t be hearing from them for the next two months – we needn’t have worried as the members still posted on weverse/twitter and Jimin did a couple of vlives. And since the return, it has been just as incredible with all the vlogs lined up. I have the kids and work so I tend to catch up on a few things all at once, as its easier than trying to find time there and then to watch.
So, here’s a quick catch up of a few pics and posts from their well deserved break and return to the scheduling.
DISCLAIMER: I am not going to comment on anything negative that happened on break or share anything you cannot find on their twitter/vlives – its not my style to talk about what they do or don’t get up to in private, I like the music and I love all the members and mostly I love watching the guys entertain us in ways they want to, showing us sides of themselves they want to share.
Way back in August – Taehyung dropped his video and song called Winter Bear and it is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I could listen to him sing all day long.
Two days later after the closing of the exciting and very steamy Lotte concert – BTS announced they would be having a break for a couple of months to rest and recuperate – the first time they have had a genuine holiday since debut.
We all prepared ourselves to not see or hear from the members for the next two months until the next scheduled concert in Saudi Arabia in October. We didn’t need to worry as it seems the members like talking to us as much as we love hearing from them.
Taehyung shared some wonderful shots of the start of his break and Jimin treated us to a couple of VLives featuring Hobi, Tae and Jin.
Joon looked to be enjoying his break – Namjooning all over the place doing what he do does best – looking at artwork in galleries whilst looking like artwork. 👀😍
Joon – do you have any idea what photos like this does to a person?? Here he is living his best life and enjoying himself and looking amazing doing it.
Calm down man! We can’t take anymore! But oh so happy for him, exploring the world and taking in so many sights I wish I could go see.
Early on in the break – Jhope flew out to LA solo, without any of the members for “important business” – we obviously now know it was for filming of his solo collaboration with Becky G for Chicken Noodle Soup. But at the time we were all the dark and that was half the fun, not knowing what we was doing or why. However on his return, he broke the internet, twitter and I barely survived the 23rd of August. His airport outfit on his return to Korea was beautiful and hot. There is no other way to describe it.
Jin shared his world wide handsome face and went crazy on Weverse with his witty remarks and sharp humour. I loved that he seemed to be enjoying commenting on ARMY comments. And of course, they shared some pictures of his and Yoongis fishing trip. How amazing was it, that even though they were on holiday and didn’t need to share anything with us. They still chose too. I don’t think we deserve them sometimes.💜💜💜
Yoongi blessed us with an adorable shot of Holly and followed with this absolute beautiful image of himself snuggling with Holly – probably whilst resting at home and it was the most wonderful picture I have ever witnessed. He looked so relaxed and happy and I smiled when I saw it.
All together – aaawwww!!
As far as we could see they were all enjoying the break in their own little ways and it was wonderful to see. Jimin was enjoying travelling Europe and seeing other artists in concert and Taehyung looked to be enjoying spending time as a young person, hanging with friends and having a boys holiday.
September came and they all took time to celebrate and share the love for the youngest member Jungkook on his birthday. The special video message from Jimin was definitely a highlight. Jungkook also dropped a huge but beautiful bombshell when he released a teaser for what could be his first solo or mix tape.
Joon carried on Namjooning and boy does he know how to take a good photo. I so wish I could travel and see all of these beautiful sights. I think most ARMYs are jealous of the people getting to be in the same room as Joon, I was jealous of the wonderful things he was getting to see. I am scared of flying and suffer terrible anxiety attacks so chances of me seeing more of the world are slim but I am working on it. BTS and my ARMY friends give me courage and confidence.
We had a couple of adorable updates from Yoongi and Hobi which made my day. I love seeing them happy and enjoying themselves. I sort of wish they could just live like this all the time, but I imagine the lifestyle of an idol doesn’t lend itself to this frivolity and peace so often. Which is kind of sad but I love their music, message and seeing them perform so selfishly I never want them to quit.
The second time Twitter and the internet broke was when Jimin posted a beautiful candid shot of himself inside a photo booth on 11th September.
Their break finally came to an end when the men headed off on a secret scheduling event that we have all guessed could possibly be Bon Voyage. A reality style show following the guys as they have a holiday as sorts as a group and provide a huge amount of entertainment for us.
And as a final hurrah – Hope dropped his solo collaboration with Becky G – Chicken Noodle Soup, and thus ending the suspense of what his important business was. I loved it and I think everyone needs to see it. It is cheerful, uplifting and inspiring. Becky G is cute, adorable and sexy all mixed up and I liked her singing and I loved the mix of Korean, English and Spanish. I love in interviews how they both admit, language was not a barrier as they communicated through music, this is exactly how I feel when I listen to BTS’s music. I don’t need to understand every word, I can feel the music.
Check out Chicken Noodle Soup below. Also the guys introduced us to their TIKTOK account just in time for CNS to drop and Hobi introduced his CNS challenge, and yes me and the kids have had a go. 😂😂😂
I think this pretty much sums up the “break” which as I look back, yes we can see they are relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends and getting to enjoy life as “average 20somethings” but they never shied away from ARMY – we got to go along on their break which makes me sad and happy in equal parts. I knew we would miss them and yet they didn’t really give us chance, but I also wanted them to take time for themselves and not think of anyone else. But we stan humble and genuine men so it wasn’t surprising they chose to share so much with us.
So now we are awaiting the last few dates in the Speak Yourself tour.
October seems to be comeback season so we are awaiting news every day, and fear of midnight KST is hitting us all hard again, but its all part of the fun when you let KPOP into your life.
If like me, October really is comeback season and I am being attacked by new news about all the groups I love all the time! What are you guys looking forward to most?
I have just been to GOT7 so I’ll be posting about that very soon!!
And then I will carry on with Top Trumps BTS edition Maknae line!
Let me know what you are looking forward to this comeback? What did you enjoy most about the break?
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