Content warning: discussion of death from the 41- 45:15 minute marks. Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Tae’s COVID diagnosis. We wish him a speedy recovery! In this episode, we discuss the release of the full-length version of Stay Alive and the joy of converting new ARMY. For our main topic, we cover the short Vice documentary from early February featuring Kim Ji-hun, former Big Hit trainee. In the documentary, he covers his experiences with Bangtan and his struggles thereafter. We share our thoughts and discuss other artists who also had a shot at debuting as members of BTS. Links: Vice Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rli94zPzjM&ab_channel=VICEAsia)  Vice Article (https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkpz7y/ex-trainee-bts-kpop-experience-fame) 10 K-Pop Artists that Could Have Been Part of the BTS Lineup (https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/10-kpop-artists-part-bts-lineup/) Four Things (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdpwDfhObZc)  BTS x Block B MAMA 2014 Stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnjQB4xpYG8)  Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod   Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod   Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

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On the Brink of Fame

This week, we discuss the diversity and differences of the ARMY community, from earlier to newer fans, from those who only stan BTS and those who are multis, those new to k-pop as a whole and those who have stanned other groups in the past. This is a friendly conversation between friends (and absolutely not comprehensive) so as always let us know your thoughts.  Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod) 

The ARMY Community

Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Jimin's surgery and diagnosis. We wish him a speedy recovery! Please get the joke in the title! This week, we mainly discuss some of the environmental impacts of bulk buying albums and irresponsible disposal, as well as possible solutions for the k-pop industry moving forward. We also discuss the Kimmel scandal and recent schedule changes. Articles discussed: Allkpop: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/01/all-those-albums-being-dumped-a-new-way-of-buying-albums-introduced-to-help-the-environment Korea JoongAng Daily: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/01/04/entertainment/kpop/kpop-albums-chodong-kpop-initial-sales/20220104155907579.html Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod) 

Albums On the Street

Here's another long episode (we always say we won't and then we do....). In this episode, we spend a long time discussing some Twitter discourse about a possible vacuum in the k-pop industry if BTS were to stop making music for whatever reason. We try to wrap our heads around what motivates ARMY and what makes BTS different. We're eager to hear your thoughts, so drop us a line if you have comments to share on the topics discussed!  Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

The BTS Vacuum

We're a little bit all over the place in this episode, but we mostly talk about more merch drops, Yoongi's return to twitter, fish bread, and most importantly, the release of the 7Fates: CHAKO web novel and webtoon.  Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Seven Fates

We're back! It's officially 2022 and we kick off the New Year with lots to talk about! From artist-designed merch to Instagram to the possibility of new music, we have a wide ranging conversation! Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

No Rest for ARMY

Happy Holidays and New Year! Wishing you all a healthy, safe, and prosperous new year. Thank you for spending the year with us! Without further ado.....Inspired by the many year-end award shows, we created the GWF Awards last year. The academy, committee, announcers, and audience are all back (and by that we mean us). Enjoy some of our new categories, and let us know your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram!Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

2nd Annual GWF Awards

Note: This episode contains explicit language. Proceed at your own risk. Julie and Kalea discuss their experiences at Days 1 and 2 of Permission to Dance: On Stage, the workings of an ARMY House, insane merch lines, and chaos at the gates. They also discuss what it was like to see the members in person after two long, pandemic-ridden years apart. Buckle up for another long episode!Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

PTD On Stage in LA: A Recap

Hoping you enjoy this special holiday episode while we feast with our families and head to the concert! We catch  up with our friends Amber and Melissa of The AM Podcast and talk about everything under the sun, including our thoughts on underrated BTS tracks, our favorite Japanese tracks, our favorite title tracks and more!Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastThe AM PodcastInstagram: @the_ampodcastTwitter: @the_ampodcastand wherever you find your podcasts! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Hanging Out with The AM Podcast

Note: this episode is mostly uncut and contains explicit language. Proceed at your own risk. Julie and Kalea have a very timely conversation with the hosts of the Not Your Average Fangirls about all things concert prep- what to bring, how to make ARMY friends, what to pack, how to save money while traveling, and what songs they hope to hear at the PTD show in LA.Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastNYAFangirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyafangirlsTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYAFangirlsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nyafangirls  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Concert Prep feat. NYAFangirls!

Julie and Kalea discuss the recent announcement of the MegTan performance at the American Music Awards,  Jin&apos;s recent OST track "Yours" for Jirisan, Jimin&apos;s credits in the new Marvel movie The Eternals, the Hybe Community Briefing, and In The Soop Season 2 Episode 4! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

MegTan For The Win!

Julie and Kalea discuss everything from One Direction to Shrek in this special edition late-night GWF episode. More relevantly, they discuss the new  Season&apos;s Greetings 2022 teaser photos, the most recent Weverse Magazine article, recap ITS2 Episode 3, and the possibility of new music in 2022. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

RockTan Era

Julie and Kalea talk about the recent online concert, PTD on Stage, the upcoming Live Play in LA, and spend most of the episode fangirling over the In The Soop 2 captions and  young entrepreneur Hobi (the drip never dies). Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

The Strength of That One Button

We cover a lot of ground in this episode, mostly because we can&apos;t stay on topic! We wish Jimin a happy birthday, cover Coldplay x BTS and the recent Jingle Ball lineup announcement,  discuss the recent prod. Suga releases, the Run! hiatus, and the first episode of In the Soop Season 2! It&apos;s a long one, so buckle up! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Hello, Bam!

When we thought we had ranted about ticketing enough, Ticketmaster got worse. We have a few things to get off of our chests in this episode, but try to end on the positive note of BTS and Megan Thee Stallion behind the scenes. We also contemplate the possibility of a GWF meet and greet in LA (eep!). Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Fix Your Servers: A Ticketmaster Rant

Welcome to Girlz With Fun, a BTS podcast by ARMY, for ARMY. We got tired of "experts" who weren't part of the fandom, and decided to take back the mic. For more of the steaming hot mess that is this podcast, follow our social medias (insta, fb, & twt) @girlzwithfunpod.

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