Top Trumps – BTS Edition – Hyung Line

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.

Namjoon also celebrated his birthday and again, his brothers took time to wish him a happy birthday and celebrate.

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?

See you soon,

Butterflychild aka Tina xxx💜💚💜💚💜