The 529 Connection
Our Guide to BTS: History, Discography, Lore, and FAQs
Welcome to The 529 Connection! Our 'Monday Muster' blog series offers a chronological journey through BTS discography. Each of the 74 weeks in this series features curated BTS playlists for an immersive experience.
We also provide BTS lore deep dives, exploring thematic concepts behind the music through the lenses of literature, psychology, and mythology. For fans looking for practical advice, we offer essential ARMY guides and FAQs to help navigate major events and releases.
Get started: Use the category dropdown in the header find a blog series, or use the search bar to find a specific album, song, or topic.
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Jung and the Map of the Soul - Part 2
The persona, as defined by Carl Jung, is the mask that we show to everyone around us. In the graphic above, the persona is right on top of the consciousness, on the border with the real world. When the world looks at us, that’s what the world sees. The persona isn’t our true self, it’s what we allow the world to see, and it can change depending on the role we are playing in our lives. We all have multiple personas: mother, daughter, wife, professional, etc.
Jung and the Map of the Soul - Part I
The persona, as defined by Carl Jung, is the mask that we show to everyone around us. In the graphic above, the persona is right on top of the consciousness, on the border with the real world. When the world looks at us, that’s what the world sees. The persona isn’t our true self, it’s what we allow the world to see, and it can change depending on the role we are playing in our lives. We all have multiple personas: mother, daughter, wife, professional, etc.
What is the Smeraldo Flower?
Dive into the mystery of the Smeraldo flower and its connection to epic BTS ballad "The Truth Untold." The Smeraldo flower, whose name is derived from the Italian word for “emerald”, was first revealed through cryptic messages and a blog by a fictional florist. This intricate narrative showcases BTS's skill in creating interconnected stories within their music and broader universe, demonstrating their deep engagement with ARMY.
Demian: The backdrop of BTS’ Wings | Part III
In the third and final part of this series, we explore further into the connections between Demian and WINGS, diving into a magical god, organ music, and motherhood, finalizing the novel and drawing connections with RM, j-hope, and SUGA’s content in WINGS.
Demian: The backdrop of BTS’ Wings | Part II
We continue exploring the connections between the novel Demian and BTS's WINGS album. In Part II, we delve into recurring themes like regret, dreams, duality, and self-discovery. We also discuss the symbolism in both the Demian and the WINGS album, including references to chocolate, absinthe, and Dante’s Beatrice.
Demian: The backdrop of BTS’ Wings | Part I
In BTS's album WINGS, there are many references to the book Demian: The Story of Boyhood. This blog post explores the connection between the two. The book is about a boy named Sinclair who loses his childhood innocence and goes on a journey of self-discovery. The album WINGS is full of symbolism that reflects these themes, such as good vs. evil, temptation, and sin.