Ria Scheuren

[colin @colin_goldmund]

As soon as school let out early last Friday afternoon, I met two of my Southeast Asian ARMY friends for a quick coffee before setting off on a drive along Korea's East Sea coast.

I started the old car under a ceiling of gray clouds hanging low over Seoul. The sky looked as though it had made up its mind to rain. My car lumbered down the highway, leaving the threatening clouds in the rearview mirror. Mile by mile, the clouds thinned. The bright light returned. By the time I reached the sea, the water lay calm beneath a clear blue sky.

I picked a spot on a nearly deserted beach. Intentionally, I had driven far north, away from the larger coastal cities and the crowds. From my backpack, I pulled out a novel by Chung Bora called 아이들의 집 (The House of Children).

For those unfamiliar with her work, Chung Bora is the author of Cursed Bunny, one of the most unsettling and memorable Korean books I have ever read. The English translation was done by Anton Hur, who many ARMYs may recognize as one of the translators of Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS. Cursed Bunny went on to earn international acclaim and was shortlisted for some of the world's most prestigious literary awards, including the U.S. National Book Award and the International Booker.

I spent the afternoon reading with the sound of waves in the background. As the sun began its slow descent on the other side of the sea, I noticed something familiar on the horizon. The dark clouds I had left behind in Seoul had finally caught up with me. That was my cue to leave.

I found the nearest restaurant, satisfied a growing hunger, and then began searching for a place to spend the night.

Three days and wet coastal roads later, I am now safely settled at a relative's home in Busan, where I'll be staying for the rest of the week.

The school year, like every storm cloud, eventually passes. I plan to enjoy the season that follows to the fullest.

To all the teacher and student ARMYs beginning their summer break (and the Southern Hemisphere ARMYs beginning winter break), be safe, rest well, and make great memories!

[ً @pearlytrivia]

this fancam deserves to be on everyone’s tl.

[V @BTS_TAEGB]

🔥

[(V)illiam III @VilliamIII1230_]

[4K] 260612-0613 <MIC DROP> 방탄소년단 뷔 태형 투캠 영상｜BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN BUSAN

BTS 13th Birthday💜

💽 https://t.co/DP4XSkkB2l

#태형 #뷔 #BTSV
#KIMTAEHYUNG #テテ

[Tina | ⊙⊝⊜ @MinYoongiSwagg7]

Who else sings Like Animals at the top of their lungs whenever you get a chance?

The vocals, the production, the guitar solo, the lyrics, just perfection 🙌

[l☆rà⁷ ⋆ @7withluv__]

the concept of being a menace & cute at the same time.

[𓃦ִ @layovermoods]

can never get over taehyung singing “24 hours in the tub 24 hours of your thoughts Zzz, don’t wake me up”

[THV🎄 @Taehyungimpact]

LOOK AT TAEHYUNG

[Amane @ZSonlyC929hz]

变成小青蛙也这么怎么可爱啊🥰

#周深
#ZhouShen
#周可可
#周嫑嫑
Cr.on video

[Silva 🎧 周深 Zhou Shen 小深情 @SilvaSongHG]

Newest song is finally on YouTube!
浮生若梦 (《云秀行》影视剧主题曲)
#周深 #ZhouShen
https://t.co/QDm88jGWr5

[Cate⁷ @pkuptrucks]

Happy Father’s Day to this adorable cat dad and his fur baby

[Tae's Son 🐶ᵈᵃᵈᵈʸʰʸᵘⁿᵍꨄ︎ @TaetaebearKim]

Remember when Taehyung-
🐯: I'm trying to study for 1 hour every day.
👤: You're so diligent in studying.
🐯: Not too diligent yet because this is only the 2nd day.

That's my favourite genre of Taehyung😭

[🍓 @bbwilog]

this race is the perfect representation of bangtan's success. the MCs didnt even mention the boys until they won. just like how bts was ignored by kmedia and the music industry until they became too big to ignore

[V Charts⚡️ @BTSVChartData]

V is the Biggest Male Influencer Artist on Instagram based on engagement, the 3rd overall just behind Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez!

SNS KING V
CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG

[Deepa💜Small but definite happiness💜REST @birdynumnum77]

Some people shine brightest when the spotlight finds them. Tae shines because he loves what he does. The spotlight is just lucky to be there. 💜🥰

BORAHAE TAEHYUNG

*ctto

[isa @solmerv]

The fact that Yoongi literally lets him do whatever he wants.

[shaza. @tetesjaan]

a face that only comes once in a lifetime

[kin @sakinayoongi]

Exactly one year ago today 250621, Yoongi was officially discharged from his service. Having him back home with us is truly the most precious gift ever 😭

[🐯 @_caprithv]

OMG Taehyung????

[𝓣𝓾𝓵𝓲𝓹 @for__thv]

You can't walk 2 steps in Korea without seeing Taehyung's face ,he’s basically the national treasure of this country.