Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes

Think. Thirsty. Over Thirty. Welcome to Afternoona Army, a safe place for grown-up Army to dish and discover BTS. We are four ladies who just wanted to know their names and now can explain the meaning of Lachimolala. New to ARMY? No problem, join us as we, and various correspondents, explore all the important businesseu that Bangtan throws our way. Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmyLove K-dramas? Check out our sister pod at Afternoona Delight (Three American romance novelists exploring K-drama through a writer's lens).

Festa 2022 Re-Do
May 27, 2025 – 01:15:07
H-O-T-T-O-G-O: Jay Can Take Us Hot To Go! Mona Lisa, Baepsae to Bed!
Apr 21, 2025 – 01:43:59
Checking In: Derailed by Jung Hoseok and Hope On The Stage
Mar 11, 2025 – 01:11:02
Hoseoque Magnifique: J-Hope Takes Paris
Feb 6, 2025 – 01:17:49
Right Person, Wrong Place
Dec 16, 2024 – 50:42
Happy: The Joy of Being a Jin-ius
Nov 26, 2024 – 59:58
Hobi's Home!!!!!!!
Oct 24, 2024 – 01:00:13
Mercury in Shibal: Guess We Are Talking About Scooters
Aug 15, 2024 – 52:38
Jimin and Joy
Jul 30, 2024 – 48:26
Festa 2024 Hot Takes
Jun 25, 2024 – 01:09:59
RM Exposed: From Nuts to Groin We Break Down "Right Place, Wrong Person"
May 30, 2024 – 01:08:15
Afternoona Army Uncensored
May 20, 2024 – 01:06:53
It's Getting HOTS In Here
Apr 16, 2024 – 01:02:35
It's Hope On The Street Time
Mar 28, 2024 – 51:56
"Ask Me Anything" Afternoona Army
Feb 20, 2024 – 56:50
Sounds Like A Cult: K:POP...Valid or Hmmm?
Feb 16, 2024 – 37:19
Love Wins All
Feb 5, 2024 – 36:03
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star (Episodes 1 and 2)
Jan 23, 2024 – 01:12:11
Jungkook, BTS, and Popcast Cashing In On Lazy K-Pop Takes
Dec 19, 2023 – 01:15:54
Enlistment Bombshell
Nov 27, 2023 – 56:53
JK is Golden: Jungkook's Solo Album Debut
Nov 13, 2023 – 01:12:40
Halloween Special: Wild World of Fan Fic
Oct 30, 2023 – 01:21:31
Talking About 3D: Did We Drink The Potion?
Oct 9, 2023 – 01:23:01
BTS Uncensored Roundup: Thinky and Thirsty Takes
Sep 28, 2023 – 01:31:54
Virgo Season: Layover Release, plus Jungkook and RM Birthdays
Sep 12, 2023 – 01:43:48
Kim Taehyung's Live
Aug 28, 2023 – 27:40
Kim Nam-joon Book Club: Beyond The Story PART 2
Aug 28, 2023 – 01:35:50
Waiting on Layover: Love Me Again and Rainy Days MV
Aug 21, 2023 – 21:42
D-Day The Finale: Unedited and Uncensored
Aug 16, 2023 – 02:11:47
Kim Nam-Joon Book Club: Beyond the Story
Aug 11, 2023 – 01:07:20
The Rose: Tonya and Amy Recap the Post Lolla Experience
Aug 7, 2023 – 38:59
Seven: Jungkook's Solo Debut
Jul 19, 2023 – 36:16
Kim Nam-Joon Book Club: When Breath Becomes Air
Jul 13, 2023 – 52:38
Festa Part 2
Jul 5, 2023 – 56:25
I Get By With A Little Help From "In The Soop Friendcation"
Jun 30, 2023 – 01:04:04
Dance with the Devil: Suga & Halsey do Lilith
Jun 15, 2023 – 36:38
FESTA or BUST: Take One
Jun 13, 2023 – 01:15:58
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982 & Human Acts
Jun 8, 2023 – 01:08:13
D-Day Oakland
May 26, 2023 – 01:04:33
Yoongi's Holy Trinity of Music Videos (Daechwita, Haegeum and Amygdala)
May 25, 2023 – 01:14:05
Jung Hoseok: The Hope and The Heart
May 3, 2023 – 01:05:15
AgustD D-Day Hot Take
Apr 26, 2023 – 01:05:43
Stop, Collaborate, And Listen!
Apr 18, 2023 – 01:37:14
Living the Suite Life With AgustD
Apr 6, 2023 – 01:04:46
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Stories of Your Life and Others
Apr 3, 2023 – 33:39
Jimin Gives Us FACE
Mar 31, 2023 – 01:07:11
Our Private Life: Watching the K-Drama "Her Private Life" With Fresh Fangirl Eyes
Mar 21, 2023 – 01:16:09
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Haikyu
Mar 13, 2023 – 45:50
Love Yourself: How BTS Facilitates Self Love
Feb 28, 2023 – 01:10:13
Kim Namjoon Book Club: Almond
Feb 27, 2023 – 56:50

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Brings me so much joy!

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Finally! The only other ARMY I know is a 12 year old!

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Good Overview, Excited for More

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