This year, we watched content together. We screamed together. We cried together. We not only waited out the enlistment days and cursed black-hat cameramen, we also celebrated personal milestones, shared hospital updates, held space for each other when life was heavy, and rejoiced in each others’ successes.

Join us in a look back over the past two years of AP529 recapped by Stefne, through the words of our community.

When the world felt overwhelming, we logged into Discord… and felt okay again. And when the members FINALLY returned, we celebrated! Boy, did we celebrate! If the last two years were about surviving the wait… 2026 is about living the comeback together.

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.

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.

Where did BTS ARMY start? Let’s take it back. All the way back. Back to June 13, 2013. Let’s meet BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan)… our Bulletproof Boy Scouts during their Debut era