Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes

We welcome special guests, Mimi Nguyen and Yutian Wong, who were editors for Bangtan Remixed: A Critical BTS Reader published recently by Duke University Press. "Bangtan Remixed" offers a multifaceted exploration of BTS. This collection brings together diverse voices—from academics and journalists to artists and devoted fans—to examine the group's far-reaching cultural impact. Through a series of essays, contributors dissect BTS's place in the broader context of global capitalism, soft power, and transnational cultural exchange. 

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What is 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.

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