Bangtan U is Back in Session: Merch Fun and FOMO

Afternoona Army is back with our monthly full-length episode. Bangtan U is an ongoing series that helps folks navigate the complexities of BTS fandom. This time we are tackling BTS merchandise. Army life is not necessarily cheap. The music and the fan experience are the most important things. Many people prioritize saving for concert tickets/travel. That said, KPOP is big business and there are a lot of goodies out there. You don’t need them to be a legit fan. You don’t even need to be interested in them. Not at all. But if having some mementos brings you joy and doesn’t break the bank, it can be a fun experience, too. At least it is when you don't crave something that is being sold through artificial scarcity (looking at you Namjoon-designed wind chime). Want to keep the conversation going? Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy or send us an email at [email protected] Notes: Weverse: https://weverse.io/Weverse shop: https://weverseshop.io/en/homeOnline shops mentioned for BTS Merchhttps://daebak.co/https://www.kpop.exchange/EtsyMercariEbayBTS Artist Made Merch: https://www.btsmercharmy.com/BT21 Line Friends: https://store.linefriends.com/collections/bt21JK’s Kombucha: https://www.amazon.com/TEAZEN-Kombucha-Sparkling-Fermented-Probiotics/dp/B08V1FB9BH/ref=asc_df_B08V1FB9BH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507790096503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3210933837400909949&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031868&hvtargid=pla-1223879515411&psc=1RM’S BOOK REC: https://en.jayellekorea.com/product-page/dying-young-by-cho-yong-hoon-요절-korean-verRM’S BOOK REC’S LIST: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kagrawal/books-rm-of-bts-has-read-or-recommendedYOONGI’S GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS JERSEY: https://www.nbatopequip.net/warriors-suga-min-yoon-gi-royal-jersey-icon-edition-p76830JK’s Folio/photobook: https://www.kpoprepublic.com/products/jung-kook-bts-special-8-photo-folio-me-myself-and-jung-kook-time-difference?variant=39917728366679&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=Smart+Shopping-Pre-Order&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=&campaignid=18139228688&adgroupid=&network=x&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw166aBhDEARIsAMEyZh6g1PZJOjjtzgvHV1m77cINcqSOQIKs3Sv2hXTBZwEDDRJQZnAjFlsaAih7EALw_wcBRM’s Folio/Photobook: https://www.kpoprepublic.com/products/rm-special-8-photo-folio-me-myself-and-rm-entirety?variant=39971795632215&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=Smart+Shopping-Pre-Order&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=&campaignid=18139228688&adgroupid=&network=x&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw166aBhDEARIsAMEyZh5m-DJNnSKtTZygMJR8lqj4uGVo9uKEieIKTMx4iDwi8ZLKF2EDBm0aAn96EALw_wcBJimin’s Folio/Photobook PRESALE: https://daebak.co/products/pre-order-special-8-photo-folio-me-myself-and-jimin-id-chaos?currency=USD&variant=39983473819761&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw166aBhDEARIsAMEyZh6cvXVr7Agd3VRh28fyTWHIAjJjgqRkz5DJqKcl0WQW-72asxuAK-4aAnOcEALw_wcBNEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on Yunki's hair extensions in a 500-word essay? More book recs? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness.Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life and links to our social media.