Stanning BTS comes with steep learning curve. One of the things that's initially confusing is all the shorthand used by everyone. At first, Lia and new Afternoona Army International Correspondent, Lexi Jessop, were baffled by the jungles of animal emojis used to discuss BTS. We've now come to appreciate that emojis are great example of symbiotic relationship between BTS and Army: They serve as code, which creates fuzzy feelings like belonging and complicity, shorten and standardize member names on social media, fit within character limits, and have same meaning for i-army, and simplify subtitling.
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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