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[jungkookienoona]

The Meme and His Tutor

Part 44: The Comeback

Co-written with @jiminieblush​

Recommended Song: Euphoria by Jungkook

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Summary:

It’s the moment you and the rest of ARMY had been waiting for.

Genre: Fluff, comedy

Pairing: Jungkook X Reader (Y/N)

Warnings: Swearing

Word Count: 4536

Length: 44/?

The day had finally arrived. The comeback. Jungkook was with his members preparing to do the Vlive comeback show while you curled up on your sofa, laptop hooked up to your tv. Miri was to your left, head propped on your knee, and a bowl of popcorn was on your right. In your hands was your phone that you were furiously typing on. Both you and Chubs were absolutely buzzing with excitement. It was finally happening after literal months of waiting.

You were fully prepared to stay up as late as necessary to get the full experience. Chubs had even made sure she wasn't working so she could experience it all in real time with you. It was a matter of minutes until the hour long live show would begin. Your phone buzzed with a new message and you were surprised to see Jungkook's name flash on the screen. Tapping on the message, you couldn't help but giggle like the fangirl you are.

'Hope you enjoy the new album, Jagi...especially track five... ;) I'll message you after the show!'

Track 5? What was special about track 5? You shrugged, you'd find out soon enough.

'Have fun, BunBun!'

You opened up the chat with Chubs and refreshed the BTS vlive homepage.

'I hope that vlive doesn't crash again like it has done the past few years...'

There was still about another 5 minutes until the show began.

'I wouldn't be surprised. ARMY keeps growing and growing.'

It got you thinking about BTS' growth, and how many fans would flock to them with this comeback, how much it meant to each member. Yoongi was never shy in vocalising his desires to win awards and top charts. This album could do that. Could be all they've ever wanted. You wondered what antics would happen during the show. You reckon you'd die of embarrassment if you were mentioned.

Another message caught your attention:

'ONE MINUTE! ONE MINUTE Y/N! REFRESH!!'

'Holy shit!'

You refreshed the page, being greeted by Jungkook in a suit and glasses sat behind a desk.

"Hello and welcome to Bangtan News. I'm your anchor, Jeon Jeongguk. But you can call me Nochu."

The fucker winked.

"Here is our first story of the day: BTS have dropped their new album."

There were cheers from the other members who were sat out of shot, a hand even shoved Jungkook's shoulder making him grin.

"The music video and album are said to be released at 12.30am Korean Standard Time."

More cheers from the members.

"Many people are excited for its release. I know my wife is."

He tapped his cue cards on the table as writing appeared saying 'Jungkook is not actually married'.

You were dying. An inhuman squeal left your lips. Your phone wouldn't stop buzzing but you didn't want to tear your eyes away from the screen.

"Let me introduce you to some very important guests, 6 out of the 7 Bangtan members! Sadly, the maknae, Jungkook is going to be late."

The camera cut to Namjoon who was beaming, shuffling a stack of cue cards.

"Hello, I'm the leader of BTS, RM."

There were more whoops from around him and then the camera cut to Jin.

"I'm the most handsome member, Jin." He sent his signature flying kiss to the camera.

The camera panned to Yoongi, "Hi, I'm Suga. Nice to see you again."

The poor guy looked so tired yet hyper at the same time with his gummy smile. He must have been up late giving the tracks one final listen then downed a fuck ton of coffee. Hoseok was his usual cheery self introducing himself as 'ARMY's hope and sunshine'. Jimin came next, looking extra tiny in a huge knitted sweater. And then there was Taehyung who was dressed as though ready for bed in a pair of plaid wide leg pants. You really questioned his fashion choices sometimes.

After the introductions, the camera cut back to Jungkook who asked the members to talk about the album and its concept.

Namjoon took the lead, explaining how they transitioned from the success of WINGS to the new album and what they, as a group, wanted to communicate through their music.

"Our Kookie even wrote a song that made it onto the album. Try to guess which one when it's released." Taehyung said, pride clear in his voice.

Jungkook smirked, "Oh really? I bet my wife will love that song, he's her bias after all."

The other members laughed. You, on the other hand, were stunned to silence. Wife?! Why did he keep referring to you, well you hoped it was you, as his wife?! What if people got the wrong impression?

"Your wife might be disappointed Mr Jeon. Our Kookie wrote it for ARMY and his girlfriend."

You hid your face in your hands. This was exactly what you didn't want happening.

Jungkook pushed his glasses back onto the bridge of his nose.

"I don't mind a little bit of healthy competition."

You groaned. He was so silly. Really.

"I think it's time to cut to the Jacket Shooting behind the scenes. It was nice meeting you Mr Jeon but our Jungkook will be joining us after this."

There were more whoops as the camera zoomed out to show all members before cutting to the video. You took a quick second to unlock your phone and scan the spam of messages from Chubs, keeping an eye on the screen. She had been losing her shit over Jungkook referring to you as his wife.

'I fucking hope someone had told him to act like a married news anchor otherwise he us dropping some major hints!'

You tutted.

'HE IS NOT PROPOSING TO ME ANYTIME SOON!'

Her response was instant, 'You sure? Cause he had everything prepared for you to live and study in Korea after you had known each other for 6 months.'

There was too much for you to process to think about a proposal right now.

'Not happening...Jimin is looking rather dapper...focus on him.'

'He looks too fluffy for me to thirst over right now. Bet you're needing to take a dive in the ocean though ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)'

You narrowed your eyes at the screen where Jungkook was striking a pose in a bright yellow t-shirt, hair parted just the way you liked.

'Fuck you, Chubs'

A smile spread across your face at the boys having fun. The clip cut to Hoseok who was giggling to himself.

"Hoseok-ah, what's so funny?" Came from behind the camera.

Hoseok grinned, "Jungkookie messages he noona whenever he gets a break. You can tell from his goofy smile. See."

The camera panned over to Jungkook who went from smiling to posing to take a selca.

With your phone still unlocked, you opened your camera roll and found the exact picture he had taken. Woah. It wasn't very often you got to see the behind the scenes of a selca and the album jacket shooting.

'He's so whipped for you.’

You rolled your eyes at the message and focused on the screen. The members were taking pictures of each other, filling the time between shoots. They were so happy. As a friend, and a fan, it made you also happy to see them just messing around and being themselves while also working hard.

You were surprised with the amount of concepts one album could have. The volume of thought and planning behind it all was incomprehensible to a casual outsider. Even with the behind the scenes, so many pieces of the puzzle were missing.

Another couple of minutes later and the footage cut back to the live show. Jungkook was dressed in more casual clothing, glasses gone and bangs no longer parted. They moved onto talking about the jacket shooting and how it fit with the whole album concept. When saying which style of clothing they preferred, Jungkook didn't surprise you by saying he favoured the more casual sportswear as it was 'super comfy'.

"Jungkook-ah loves baggy clothes. Didn't he wear the outfit the day before so it would smell like her?" Taehyung teased, nudging the bashful maknae.

Jungkook's cheeks turned positively pink as he rubbed the back of his neck. He didn't say anything, but you knew Taehyung was right.

Jungkook was such a cutie.

Namjoon directed the conversation to the songs, getting the members to discuss each song and what it means. Jimin went first since he had sung the intro solo (the first time for a vocalist to do so) which prompted a series of texts from Chubs who was gushing with pride.

You saw this as an opportunity to get back at her, 'I wonder who he wanted to touch and love him...'

You knew that Namjoon had written the song but he had to have chosen Jimin to sing it for more than just his voice. She sent back an emoji rolling its eyes. You wouldn't let her get off easily.

'What if none of this is a coincidence? What if you being my best friend and Jimin being Jungkook's is destiny?'

A second.

'You're being ridiculous.'

'The Busan boys and the British gals.'

'STOP IT!'

You giggled. 'WHY?! WHAT IF IT'S TRUE? WHAT IF THE SONG IS ABOUT YOU?'

A minute passed.

'If you were actually listening you would have heard Namjoon say he wrote the song months ago, dumbass.'

Ah, shit. You should have assumed he'd tell the audience that.

Your attention turned back to the show as they continued talking about the songs on the album. Yoongi happily explained the message behind the title song. Jin's cheeks dusted pink when he had to talk about the fifth track, Pied Piper, seemingly catching Jungkook's not so innocent smile.

"Uh..." the eldest glanced down at his cue cards then down the line towards the youngest members. "Jungkookie, why don't you tell us a little something about the track you've dubbed your favourite."

Jungkook's smile grew, "Of course, hyung! When you see the song credits, you'll see I'm credited with the chorus-" As he always was. "But the song is about ARMY and how we feel about them."

Hoseok perked up, "Kookie-ah, why don't you give them a sneak peek?"

He nodded.

"It’s bad so it’s better. You know on the inside. You can’t stop it now. So be honest with me~"

The other members whooped and clapped in the background while Jungkook threw a quick wink to the camera. You could feel a heat rising to your cheeks.

"Jungkook wrote the outro song, Euphoria. I believed he described it as 'inspired' by his noona."

Taehyung jumped in, retelling a short story on how he had found Jungkook slumped over his desk one morning having been up most of the night writing. The members 'aw'ed, Jimin reaching over to pinch the maknae's cheek.

"So what about her is inspiring?"

Jungkook knocked Jimin’s hand away and gave an awkward chuckle.

"Everything...?"

Heat filled your cheeks as you broke out into a smile. He was so sweet.

'What does he mean by everything? Has he seen you naked?!'

'NO!'

There was a clearing of a throat and the camera quickly zoomed out, allowing you to see Taehyung and Jimin collapse against each other in laughter, before focusing on a grimacing Yoongi.

"Let's move onto the games, shall we? Since ARMY loved it when we played Twister, Vlive had a bigger mat made for us to use. Try not to sit on Jin's head again Jungkook."

You saw Jungkook's lips move as he mumbled something. Sadly, you only heard muffled gibberish. But if the playful smack Jin gave him was anything to go by, you guessed it was inappropriate. When the mat was bought out you could practically see the competitive fire light up in his eyes. A very attractive look.

The seven of them played rock, paper, scissors to decide the order in which they took turns. Yoongi stepped up first, having been the first to win. Hoseok spun the needle and the rapper took his turn. Next was Namjoon followed by Jungkook, Jin, Hoseok, Taehyung and finally Jimin.

'I think Jimin is going to be the first out. He's tiny like you Chubs.'

She told you to 'fuck off' before defending her idol by saying how being small made him nimble. Though you both knew how clumsy he was.

'Namjoon has long legs but Jungkook has long arms and a willingness to crush people.'

In perfect timing, Jungkook 'accidentally' knocked into Taehyung, making him lose his balance, as he manoeuvred his leg across the mat.

'YOUR BOY IS CHEATING!'

'NO HE JUST HAD A CLUMSY MOMENT!'

'HE'S A CHEATER AND YOU KNOW IT!'

A similar debate was happening on the screen where Taehyung was pouting and shouting accusations. Taehyung was getting the filming staff involved, demanding a replay. But since it was a live show, that wasn't possible.

The incident was quickly dissolved by the staff allowing Taehyung back into the game and was allowed to flick Jungkook's forehead once the game was over. Jungkook pouted and you couldn't help want to cuddle him. He looked like such a baby.

You sighed. You missed him already...maybe you could FaceTime him tonight. No doubt that by the end of the vlive you would have plenty more questions needing answers.

Surprisingly your prediction about Jimin being out first came true. Unsurprisingly Jungkook won. You and Chubs bickered over the results while the members sulked back to their seats in the wake of Jungkook's victory dance. Your breath caught when Jungkook effortlessly went into the splits. Chubs sending you a message of:

'I bet you're gonna enjoy that flexibility ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)'

Oh god... don't think those thoughts! So impure!

'Get your virginal mind out of the gutter.'

'Get your mind in the gutter! Don't pretend you haven't been thirsting over him since you first saw him in the Dope MV!'

You flushed.

'I'm not pretending! And you can't talk! I know you we're drooling over the Jibooty while he played Twister!'

'You were drooling over the Jungbooty!'

'SO?!'

'JUNGKOOK IS OFFERING YOU THAT BOOTY ON A SILVER PLATTER!'

'STOP!'

'HAVE YOU SPANKED IT YET? IS IT AS FIRM AS IT LOOKS?!'

'STOP! THIRST OVER YOUR OWN BAE!!’

'IS.IT.FIRM?!?!?!?!'

You cursed Chubs as your hand started to tingle with the need to feel and find out.

'...I'll have to get back to you on that.'

Not even a second.

'YOU DON'T KNOW? HOW MANY TIMES HAS BE SMACKED YOUR BUTT YET YOU HAVEN'T HAD A GO AT HIS?! Y/N! THIS IS ABOUT EQUALITY! YOU GOTTA GET THAT BOOTY!'

Namjoon's voice turned your attention away from your bickering with Chubs, "Time for us to end the show! We hope you enjoy the album. Thank you for supporting us."

Ah! No! That wasn't very long at all! Time had passed too quickly.

They all stood up as one of their new tracks started to play. It was a snippet of the title song that was used for the teaser which was released a week prior. They all began doing their own little dance. Hoseok teasing a small section of the choreography earning a yell from Yoongi who shoved him in order to make him stop. Jungkook was sending hearts, both big and small. The vlive ended soon after.

Almost immediately you got a YouTube notification, the MV had been released. In a flash, you had loaded it up onto your laptop. Drawing your knees to your chest, you watched on eagerly. You had a hard time containing your squeals. Months. You had been waiting months to witness the fruits of Bangtan's efforts.

Your foot began to move to the beat of the music, lips splitting into a grin as Jungkook began to sing. You would always love how he sounded. Though your thoughts were interrupted when there was a close up of Jungkook winking.

That...fucker. That little fucker...

You were tickle him until he cried just for that rudeness alone. Putting thoughts of torture out of your mind, you focused on the music video. The beat was groovy; definitely a change of tune for Bangtan's sound. Yet as always there was still something uniquely 'Bangtan' about it. It amazed you that no matter what style they experimented with, they always made it their own.

The song came to an end, all seven of them striking their finishing pose with their backs to the camera. You immediately picked up your phone.

'Holy shit! All the unnecessary hip thrusts! I'm gonna sue the choreographer!'

'I'll back you the fuck up! I need Jimin in ripped jeans more often. Fuck.'

'DID YOU SEE HOW THE DENIM CLUNG TO THEIR THIGHS! I'M DYING!'

'Save your freaking out for the album stream!'

'AH SHIT! SPOTIFY. NOW.'

The desktop app was expecting you, the new album featured on the home page just waiting to be clicked on. You were tempted to go track 5, the one Jungkook seemed most excited about. But that wouldn't be fair to the other tracks... even if one of them was a collab with The CockSocks... Eehem...The CumSoakers- The ChainSmokers... yes, The ChainSmokers.

So you listened in order.

As to be expected, Chubs once again lost her shit at Jimin's vocals for the intro. Then came the song from the music video. You listened again, falling in love with it further. The next song you listened to with a grimace. Those two bastards didn't deserve to work with BTS. Thank god it was just the one track they had collaborated on. They hadn't even had an influence on the lyrics either. But it seemed like the kind on song that needed to grow on you... or it was your bias getting in the way. You'd have to give it another listen again some time. But for now, you must listen to the next track.

It appeared to be a vocal line song. You loved the fact it was about dimples, knowing that your own were showing. Hearing Jungkook's vocals during the bridge had you ascending to another plain of existence. Especially with how the the note he held wasn't faded. It left you with even higher expectations for the next track. Track number 5. You were almost nervous as the opening beat kicked in, but that soon disappeared as the first syllable was sung.

You didn't expect it to sound so funky yet seductive. And the sneak peak from before didn't do the opening verse justice. Jungkook's vocals with that beat made you think that he was referring to something... not so innocent. But you couldn't be sure yet...

Namjoon's voice began reciting lyrics that made you laugh. He was basically telling you off for not studying. Well, that was one way to use your celebrity influence.

Your eyes bulged when Jin and V came in. Chubs wouldn't know right off the bat but you were thrown into a coughing fit at the lyrics. 'You're not being punished. Come here, I'm your paradise'? This sounded too kinky to you. How did they get away with it? But there was something about the beat that made you want to move your hips.

'Not gonna lie... I would do the do to this song...'

Chubs reply was instant.

'Oh really? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)'

'If you understood the lyrics, you would too.'

Jungkook's lines in the chorus were accurate. He both saved and ruined you. He had wanted you to listen to this song, to hear those words and understand what he meant... that little shit!

Speak of the devil, your phone buzzed with a message from him. Two in fact. You opened it to find a screenshot of yours and Chubs' conversation followed by:

'Do the do ey? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)'

You felt your stomach drop.

'Chubs is dead to me.'

'Don't say that Jagi~ Now I know how to set the mood.'

A high pitched screech left your lips before you could stop it. Sorry, Miri.

You left Jungkook hanging and skipped to Chubs' messages.

'YOU BITCH! YOU'RE DEAD TO ME!'

'HE TOLD YOU?! DAMMIT!'

'OF COURSE HE DID! HE SAID THAT HE'S GONNA PLAY IT TO SET THE MOOD!'

You were so caught up, you didn't notice the song beginning to come to a close.

'AHA! I SCORED YOU DICK! YOU SHOULD BE THANKING ME!'

'I WAS GONNA GET DICK ANYWAY! YOU SCORED ME COCKY DICK!'

The sound of Logan Paul's annoying voice had you frowning. What the fuck? You indulged in your confusion, ignoring a follow-up text from Jungkook to see what the track was. Oh, it was a Skit. That made sense. Luckily the asshole's voice was gone quickly being followed up by Namjoon's voice as he made a speech for Bangtan.

Your attention went back to your vibrating phone.

'Kitten~ are you mad? Did you like the song???'

'You and your chorus writing ways. The rapline were trying to convey a message of "We'll always be here so focus on the important things in life" and then there's you with your repressed sexual urges!'

He took a moment to respond.

'Song writing is how I express myself. You have your stories. I have my lyrics.'

Still... the sexual undertones weren't missed on you...

'I guess... why did you write lyrics like that?'

'They just came to me one day.'

The next song coming on distracted you. It felt like a matured version of Bangtan's original sound. You found yourself quickly picking up the lyrics, singing along to the prechorus and chorus. But you couldn't help questioning the grammar of the few English lyrics...

You would have to ask about that later. For now, Chubs was spamming you with messages alternating in apologies and degdegs.

'The damage is done... what do you think of Mic Drop?'

'I hope it has choreo cause I can imagine it goes HARD.'

'Hell yeah!'

The song was super catchy.

Obviously wondering why you weren't replying, Jungkook shot you another message.

'Noona~ what do you think of the album did I sing well??'

'Shh~ I'm listening to it now. I'll tell you when I'm finished.'

'Yes, Noona.'

Soon enough the next song came on. It was upbeat and gave you cheeky vibes. You found your body moving to the beat and sang along to the chorus as the words weren't too difficult to pick up as the chorus was predominantly in English. You felt yourself inwardly cringe every time the word 'Yolo' left your lips. But it was a fun song with a message of throwing away one's worries for a night. If it was one of the songs to have choreo, you could imagine it being a bright and vibrant stage. Some fun energy to contrast the deeper tones of the album.

Probably memey too.

But what came next was a rapline song that was more... mellow than you were used too. Off the bat, you assumed Yoongi had been the one to compose it if the piano intro was anything to go by. When you first heard it the hook, you thought they were saying 'I call you her, cause you're my dear, dear'. The whole song put a smile on your face. It was peaceful. The kind of song you'd put on while enjoying a lovely bubble bath or taking a nap.

So the EDM song that followed had you jumping in fright. You were all relaxed then suddenly Jimin comes in with 'DON'T LEAVE ME'. It almost felt like he came bursting through your front door. There was a sudden bark, frightening you further. But it was just Miri making sure you were fine having let out a small shocked scream.

Chubs had your phone buzzing with message after message: 'HeLP ME!', 'I'VE BEEN ATTACKED!', 'I'M SHOOKETH!'

Ah, seems like she was on the same track.

'...Don't Leave Me?' You asked, just to be sure.

'BITCH! THEY BETTER BE GLAD IM AT HOME LISTENING TO THIS OR THERE WOULD BE TROUBLE!'

You had your fun laughing at her until you heard Jungkook's adlib and once again ascended to heaven. Is this what an eargasm was? Because, fuck...

You now knew how Chubs had felt moments ago. If you knew where Bangtan were right then, you would be attacking Jungkook. You enjoyed the rest of the song, a mix of emotions bubbling up inside of you that you'd been feeling a lot more often recently. It was like you didn't quite know whether you wanted to kick Jungkook's ass or offer to suck his dick as a thank you for the heavenly vocals.

Jungkook must have gotten bored of waiting.

'Have you reached the end yet?'

'No. Crystal Snow has just begun.’

Not even a split second later.

'I think you'll like that one.'

Truth be told, it sounded like it could be an anime opening. Which wasn't a bad thing since you fucking love anime. And the lyrics....the lyrics... no wonder he thought you would like it; they were bringing tears to your eyes. It was so full of emotion. But you made it through, even if your sleeves were wet with tears. You were glad you weren't wearing make-up otherwise it would be all smudged.

The album went on. There were so many tracks. Bangtan had really out done themselves. Only 2 tracks left. Let Go was just as emotional as Crystal Snow, you wondered what the choreo would be like.

Checking the track list, you were both relieved and disappointed that there was only the outro left. They tended to be shorter than the average song so you sat back, ready for this journey to be over. Due to the comeback show, you weren't surprised to hear Jungkook's voice. But you were surprised by how upbeat the song was. Normally outros were mellow.

It felt very...optimistic. Especially compared to the lyrics of the last few songs. It counterbalanced them. Serendipity and Euphoria. The bookends to the album.

"You are the cause of my euphoria."

You broke out into a smile because this was the song Jungkook had written. This was the song dedicated to you.

“I hear the ocean from far away. I walk across the dream, over the forest, and go towards there as it gets clearer.”

Was he...was he singing about the distance that had once been between you?

You wanted to hug him. You're sweet Kookie just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter.

Picking up your abandoned phone, you sent him a text.

'Okay, I'm finally done.'

A second later there was a knock at your door, making you jump up in surprise. There was another knock. Who ever was knocking was impatient.

"I'm coming!"

You sniffed as you pulled open the door, a small gasp leaving your lips as a body suddenly crashed into yours.

Jungkook.

"Fucking finally. I've been waiting out here for ages."

You chuckled, still in shock.

"You were out there all that time?"

"Doesn't matter." He pulled back but kept his arms around your waist. "So...what did you think?"

"Come inside properly and I'll tell you."

He smirked, "I'll play Pied Piper to set the mood."

"No!"

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[bangtan-translations]

Jin y Jimin de BTS son dos personas muy diferentes después de terminar un concierto 

 No podrían haber sido más opuestos al bajar del escenario.

Jin y Jimin son dos personas únicas, pero igualmente fantásticas, que reaccionan ante algunas situaciones de maneras muy diferentes.

En el último episodio de la serie documental Bring The Soul "Energy", los miembros compartieron sus pensamientos finales sobre la etapa europea de su gira mundial Love Yourself.

Después de despedirse de los ARMY en Alemania, los miembros fueron al backstage para relajarse después del concierto ...

... ¡Pero Jin tenía energía para dar y regalar! Cantaba las letras de "Magic Shop", mientras se ponía teatral. En cambio Jimin ...

... estaba totalmente sin pila.

Más tarde, Jin se unió al personal como operador de cámara para entrevistar a sus miembros sobre sus accesorios. Jimin todavía estaba tan cansado que dio este aplauso a medias cuando Jin lo pidió.

Una última toma de este enérgico MC y boom: ¡se fueron a París para otra aventura!

Traducción Miri🐥  @ bangbangtan Crédito @ Koreaboo Compatir con creditos

#NOTICIA #miri bang bangtan

[bangtan-translations]

Cómo el hombre detrás de la sensación K-pop, BTS, está reinventando el negocio de la música 

 Con el lanzamiento de la app para fans Weverse y la plataforma comercial Weply, el empresario detrás de la boyband Bang Si-Hyuk está armando una "super app" de música.

El fundador y co-CEO de Big Hit Entertainment, Bang Si-Hyuk, puede ser mejor conocido en el mundo de la música por crear la boyband coreana BTS en 2013, pero sus ambiciones van mucho más allá de crear sensaciones de K-pop. Además de producir música y administrar bandas, Big Hit, que reportó un ingreso de ganancias de más de $ 52 millones en ventas de aproximadamente $ 175 millones en el ejercicio fiscal 2018, está incursionando en la tecnología.

Big Hit lanzó recientemente Weverse, una app para que los fans se comuniquen con sus bandas favoritas (y entre sí). También opera Weply, una plataforma comercial online que actualmente se especializa en mercancía de las bandas. Big Hit ha dicho que su objetivo es construir un "negocio musical de una sola parada". Bang, quien comenzó como compositor y compositor (y se conoce con el sobrenombre de "Hitman"), recientemente habló con Fast Company sobre la innovación en el industria del entretenimiento y si Big Hit tiene como objetivo construir una "super app", una app única que albergue muchos servicios diferentes, populares en Asia, para la industria de la música. A continuación se presentan extractos editados de la conversación (los comentarios de Bang están traducidos del coreano).

Fast Company: Usted dijo en su último informe corporativo que busca crecer y expandirse ¿cuáles son tus planes?

Bang Si-Hyuk: La industria de la música es un cuarto o un quinto de la industria del entretenimiento. Entonces, ¿qué sucede? Noté que debe haber algún tipo de fuga en la cadena de valor. Había algo allí que no estaba siendo captado, y sentí que [nosotros] deberíamos ser capaces de mantener los ingresos [de los artistas]. Su trabajo principal es hacer música, y necesitan poder vivir de manera sostenible. Entonces sentimos que necesitábamos ampliar todo el negocio [Big Hit].

FC: ¿Puedes hablar sobre cómo están innovando en la industria?

Bang: Me di cuenta de que el problema es que realmente no tenemos datos concretos sobre nuestros clientes. Todos los datos del cliente estaban en manos de los minoristas. No teníamos los patrones del cliente. ¿Cómo podemos innovar sin los números que lo respaldan? Lanzamos Weverse [app para fans] hace unos dos meses, y ya hemos logrado acumular 2.5 millones de usuarios. Estos son usuarios que han acordado proporcionar sus datos con fines de marketing, y hay 800,000 visitas diarias en el sitio. Estos son números significativos para una empresa de IP [propiedad intelectual] o un producto de IP. No se ve este tipo de crecimiento en tan poco tiempo, y estoy seguro de que este crecimiento continuará en 2020. Y estos son clientes muy entusiastas, dedicados y comprometidos.

Lanzamos Weply a principios de este año, pero ya teníamos el comercio electrónico tradicional y el centro comercial, [y] lo personalizamos. [Weply] es importante, porque notamos que nuestros consumidores fuera de Corea tenían muchas dificultades para acceder a nuestro portal de comercio electrónico existente porque no era tan eficiente y no era lo suficientemente bueno. A nivel mundial, vimos un crecimiento de alrededor del 45%. Esto es lo que llamamos la "economía fandom". Nuestros consumidores son muy apasionados y tienen un gasto muy alto. Por lo tanto, el [objetivo], utilizando esta infraestructura, es crear un ecosistema que involucre a estos clientes que genere ventas y, finalmente, hacia una integración de la experiencia [en línea] y fuera de línea. Van a los conciertos así como a la experiencia de compra en línea.

Podemos [tener éxito] centrándonos en el contenido y creando y entregando el contenido que los usuarios desean. Y luego los fans [participarán en el contenido]; son una base de seguidores muy leales. Y eso crea un ciclo virtuoso que conduce a contenido de mayor calidad, así como a un aumento en el fandom. La gente decía que esto era insensato y que esto nunca iba a funcionar. [Nos miran] y dicen: “¿Cómo pudiste lograr esto sin pasar por el sistema? ¿Sin pasar por las principales discográficas de los Estados Unidos?

No leo muchos libros de líderes empresariales o directores ejecutivos, pero recientemente leí algo de Jeff Bezos sobre esta obsesión con el cliente. Siempre nos hemos centrado en el contenido y los fans.

FC: Big Hit ha descrito la combinación de Weverse y Weply como la base para un "servicio de música integral". ¿Es este el comienzo de una "super app" para el negocio de la música, y puede ser global?

Bang: Ninguna otra app tiene las funciones de comunidad y de comercio que tienen Weverse y Weply. La diferencia con el mercado de la música estadounidense es que los derechos se distribuyen entre muchas entidades diferentes. Están los sellos discográficos, los propios artistas, las empresas de gestión. Es muy difícil que estos derechos se reúnan en un solo lugar. Por lo tanto, crear algo como Weverse o estas apps será muy difícil en los Estados Unidos. En los próximos dos años, a medida que comience a recopilar más y más datos, habrá otras entidades y otras partes [que van a] querer ingresar a este ecosistema e ingresar a estas apps. Ya tenemos otras compañías que preguntan si también pueden formar parte de este sistema y de la app.

FC: ¿Qué otras funciones estaría buscando un fan en un servicio de negocios de música integral?

Bang: Los usuarios y los fans vienen y comparten su experiencia y consumen medios a través de esta experiencia de intercambio y de qué les gusta del contenido de los demás. El componente comercial no es solo vender los productos; la función comunitaria y la función comercial continuarán estando muy estrechamente integradas. Por ejemplo, el cliente [podría tener] la capacidad de compartir su experiencia en sus compras. Las dos piezas se integrarán. Habrá varios otros negocios en línea que son confidenciales por ahora, pero este tipo de otros negocios se anunciarán el próximo año. [Es posible que vea] una moneda o una especie de sistema de crédito unificado que será parte del ecosistema y [más ejemplos] de integración de la experiencia en línea y fuera de línea del cliente. Tenemos un concierto que se celebrará en Corea en octubre, y estamos planeando probar muchas de las cosas que mencioné. Por ejemplo, un fan puede pedir mercancía en casa, o puede comprarla en el sitio, pero a través de la aplicación Weply, o puede hacer un pedido por adelantado en casa y luego recogerla en el sitio, y podrán hacerlo en el app. Podrán hacer lo mismo con una tienda emergente y elegir la opción de compra que deseen.

FC: ¿Cómo te ha ayudado tu experiencia como compositor y músico como líder empresarial?

Bang: En realidad, creo que el lado creativo fue una mala influencia en la gestión porque para ser un creador efectivo, debe haber una especie de toma de decisiones unilateral. Realmente no podemos obtener buen contenido a través del consenso. De hecho, al principio, cuando comencé a administrar la empresa, hubo muchos contratiempos porque inicialmente dije, básicamente, siempre tengo razón, y eso no condujo a una buena administración, y experimentamos una serie de fallas.

Estudié estética [en la universidad], que es una especie de [como] filosofía, una disciplina o estudio [donde] nos enfocamos mucho en diferentes puntos de vista o perspectivas, y creo que es por eso que finalmente comencé a preguntar, “¿Qué es efectivo? la toma de decisiones, y ¿cuál es la visión? ”[Le di] a todo el personal y a los empleados un nivel muy alto de autonomía e independencia, para que se puedan conducir por sí mismos. Y esto es lo que crea la base para la toma de decisiones efectiva en una organización.

[Pero] sigue siendo muy importante poder activar el lado creativo, o desactivarlo y luego centrarse en [negocios]. Lo que he hecho bien es crear un sistema de gestión de escucha. En nuestras empresas de hoy, tenemos muy buenos gerentes y un muy buen equipo gerencial. Pueden dirigir la empresa cuando me concentro en el lado creativo.

Traducción Miri🐥  @ bangbangtan Crédito @ Fast Company Compatir con creditos

#noticia #miri bang bangtan

[bangtan-translations]

Un amigo de Jimin explica por qué él era tan popular en la secundaria

Resulta que Jimin ha sido el mismo incluso desde trainee.

Jimin de BTS es uno de los idols más amables y dulces. Él es, sin duda, uno de los individuos más populares en el K-Pop.

Sin embargo, siempre ha sido genuino en sus interacciones con sus miembros y ARMY. No debería sorprender a nadie que siempre haya sido así, incluso antes de su debut.

Recientemente, Kim Daehoon, un amigo de Jimin y un instructor de baile, subió un "preguntas y respuestas" donde respondió las preguntas que se le dieron.

Señaló que muchas de las preguntas eran sobre su amigo de la secundaria, Jimin.

Daehoon explica que se mudó de su ciudad natal en Busan a Seúl cuando era un adolescente y asistió a una escuela secundaria de artes.

Un día, se sentó junto a alguien que por casualidad era de la misma ciudad natal de Daehoon y podía hablar el mismo dialecto que él. ¡Esa persona resultó ser Jimin!

Desde entonces, Daehoon se llevó bien con Jimin por su personalidad y su amistad ha perdurado hasta el día de hoy.

Daehoon recuerda con cariño sus memorias de la secundaria con Jimin, y dijo que se divirtió mucho en la escuela.

Explicó que a Jimin le fue bien con la vida social escolar, ya que se adaptaba bien con los otros estudiantes.

Afirmó que Jimin era un amigo con el que era fácil llevarse y que aportó mucha energía a sus amistades y fue muy querido por muchos otros estudiantes.

"Jimin pensó que era una persona tranquila, pero resultó ser un amigo activo. Jimin tenía una buena personalidad, por lo que rápidamente se adaptó a la escuela. A mis amigos en la escuela también les agradaba Jimin ".

Daehoon recuerda que en ese entonces, la apariencia de Jimin era muy diferente en comparación con la actual.

Si bien Jimin ha crecido en los últimos años logrando una imagen más varonil y madura, Daehoon recuerda que Jimin se veía tan lindo y joven en la secundaria.

"En ese entonces, Jimin era lindo porque tenía mejillas rechonchas. ¿Se dice cara de bebé? ... Jimin era tan lindo"

Debido a que Daehoon pensó que las imágenes de Jimin eran adorables, no se dio cuenta de que Jimin era en realidad bastante atlético y con un cuerpo tonificado.

De hecho, Jimin fue un alumno destacado en deportes en la secundaria. Dado que era una escuela secundaria de artes, solo a Daehoon y Jimin les gustaban los deportes.

"Me hicieron un examen físico en la escuela y pensé que Jimin no podía hacer ejercicio. Sólo tenía cara bebé, su cuerpo era musculoso"

Incluso reveló que compitió contra Jimin por una carrera. Con descaro reveló que todo lo que recuerda es que le ganó la carrera sobre Jimin y le preguntó: "¿Te acuerdas de Jimin?"

En aquel entonces, Jimin era un trainee, pero desde entonces ha experimentado un tremendo éxito como artista de BTS.

Daehoon revela que aunque Jimin está increíblemente ocupado, todavía se mantienen en contacto y se reúnen de vez en cuando.

Todavía siguen siendo grandes amigos hasta el día de hoy. Cuando Daehoon apareció en "I Can Hear Your Voice" a principios de este año, Jimin envió públicamente a Daehoon palabras de aliento.

Daehoon también reveló que ya no se toma fotos con Jimin y borró sus fotos anteriores porque ahora que Jimin es un idol, su popularidad puede verse afectada por asuntos triviales.

Sin embargo, Daehoon dice que Jimin sigue siendo el amigo vivo, humilde y de buen corazón que conoció en la secundaria.

"Me di cuenta de que no todos cambiarán después de que tengan éxito, las personas de buen corazón seguirán siendo muy amables".

Es reconfortante ver que, si bien BTS y Jimin se han disparado al estrellato internacional, nunca olvidan sus raíces y continúan manteniéndose firmes y humildes.

Traducción Miri🐥 ^ ^  @ bang bangtan Original: Koreaboo

#NOTICIA #MIRI BANG BANGTAN

[bangtan-translations]

50 hechos sobre RM de BTS

1. Kim Nam-Joon nació el 12 de septiembre de 1994 en Ilsan, provincia de Gyeonggi.

2. RM es el líder y el rapero principal del grupo, además de compositor y productor.

3. Ha compuesto o producido más de 100 canciones.

4. Antes de unirse a Big Hit Entertainment en 2010, RM era un rapero underground cuyo nombre artístico era Runch Randa.

5. Comenzó a ganar interés en el hip-hop después de escuchar el éxito "Fly" de Epic High.

6. Comenzó a escribir canciones en 2007, cuando estaba en séptimo grado, y las compartió en sitios de comunidad hip-hop en línea.

7. El CEO de Big Hit Entertainment, Bang Si-hyuk, decidió formar Bangtan Boys después de reunirse con RM,

8. Al principio de su carrera, había sufrido una crisis de identidad como rapero idol, dividido entre perseguir hip-hop puro y una carrera idol.

9. Cuando era niño, RM tenía afición por los uniformes y quería convertirse en un guardia de seguridad.

10. Vocal no es su fuerte. Bang Si-hyuk le dijo una vez que "solo rapeara" después de escuchar su canto. Pero a los fans les encantó su voz en la canción de colaboración con V "4’ clock ".

11. La canción de karaoke favorita de RM solía ser "Ddaeng Daeng Daeng" de Supreme Team.

12. Durante la escuela secundaria, Ilhoon de BTOB y RM solían ser miembros del mismo club.

13. Actualmente está matriculado en Global Cyber ​​University junto a Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V y Jungkook.

14. RM tiene una hermana menor de la misma edad que Jungkook. Pero él dijo que no se la presentaría a él.

15. RM mide 181 centímetros de alto y es el miembro más alto de BTS.

16. No tiene una religión.

17. Cuando era estudiante, estudió en alrededor de 30-40 hagwons (academias privadas de inglés).

18. Su coeficiente intelectual es 148.

19. Cuando tenía 15 años, el puntaje TOEIC de RM era 850 de 990.

20. RM escribió la letra de "No More Dream" porque no tenía sueños cuando estaba en la escuela.

21. RM probó rastas cuando estaba en la secundaria.

22. RM estudió en el extranjero en Nueva Zelanda durante seis meses.

23. Está a cargo de hablar en inglés en las entrevistas con los medios extranjeros de BTS. Aprendió inglés viendo la exitosa comedia "Friends" de NBC.

24. RM habló en la iniciativa juvenil de UNICEF "Generation Unlimited" celebrada en la sede de la ONU en Nueva York.

25. La habilidad de baile de RM era mala al principio. Los fans solían burlarse de su habilidad para bailar por amor, pero ahora ha mejorado mucho.

26. RM es llamado "El dios de la destrucción" por no poder controlar su poder y romper cosas a su alrededor.

27. Con su mano "destructiva", una vez arrancó la camisa de Jungkook mientras realizaba "Fake Love" en el escenario. A los fans les encantó.

28. Una vez rompió el piso de vidrio, que era parte de un set de video musical para "Blood, Sweat and Tears" mientras bailaba.

29. Es el miembro más torpe del grupo, y esto lo ha metido en muchos problemas.

30. A menudo olvida devolver las cosas que tomó prestadas de otros miembros, una vez tomó los auriculares de V y no los devolvió durante dos meses.

31. Había perdido su pasaporte en 2016 y 2017, mientras recorría el norte de Europa y Chile, respectivamente. Los miembros dicen que ahora están acostumbrados.

32. Es un ratón de biblioteca y estudia vocabulario para mejorar sus letras.

33. Si se enfoca en algo, se mete realmente en eso. Dijo que había buscado artículos de entrevistas sobre un diseñador de su figura favorita para saber más sobre su diseño,

34. Su número favorito es el 1.

35. No come mariscos y odia los cigarrillos.

36. Es partidario de los derechos LGBT.

37. A RM le encantan los refrigerios dulces como algodón de azúcar, chocolates y pasteles.

38. Tiene un perro llamado Rap Mon.

39. Le gustan el negro, el morado y el rosa.

40. Una de sus películas favoritas es "Eterno resplandor de una mente sin recuerdos".

41. Si fuera una niña, dijo que saldría con J-Hope, ya que es como una madre cariñosa en el dormitorio.

42. En un programa de radio, RM fue elegido como el miembro con mayor probabilidad de tener una imagen de playboy.

43. Prefiere chicas de su edad o mayores que él. En un programa de radio, eligió a la cantante y compositora Younha como su tipo ideal, diciendo que ama todas sus canciones.

44. Su tipo ideal es una mujer que tiene una voz agradable y piel pálida, está en forma, inteligente y se ve bien en un par de converse rojo.

45. Le gusta viajar sin ningún plan. Un día estaba trabajando en música, fue a la isla Ttukseom solo para descansar y escribió "Reflection".

46. ​​Si pudiera pasar toda su suerte de una sola vez, se casaría con una mujer que realmente amara y mantendría amistad con amigos del jardín de niños por el resto de su vida. "La vida es impredecible, y creo que esas cosas son mi suerte", dijo.

47. Sus discursos en los conciertos son tan conmovedores e inspiradores que a los fans les encanta coleccionar sus citas.

48. Cuando tiene dudas, a menudo habla con Suga y Jimin.

49. Él eligió a Jungkook como el miembro con el que le encantaría hacer una subunidad.

50. RM dijo que si no se hubiera unido a BTS, se habría convertido en escritor o poeta.

Miri🐥                                    @ BangBangtan_Esp

Cr. Kpop Herald

[jungkookienoona]

The Meme And His Tutor

Part 34: The Third Date

Co-written with @tragicshadows

Recommended Song: Trust Me (BM & Somin Version) by KARD

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Summary:

You never imagined it would be a day of unexpected truths.

Genre: Fluff, comedy

Pairing: Jungkook X Reader (Y/N)

Warnings: Swearing, mentions of past abuse and sexual assault. IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THESE TOPICS FEEL FREE TO SKIP THE END SECTION. THERE WILL BE 3 ASTERISKS JUST BEFORE THAT SECTION.

Word Count: 6904

Length: 34/?

The day had arrived. The much-awaited third date. That date that would allow Jungkook to finally sleep in the same bed as you. You had seen how excited he had been when he had asked you out to a simple dinner date. Though he had been busy with vocal and dance practices, you had experienced his hype through calls and the occasional drop-in visit to keep up with his kiss quota. At last, for the first time in a week, Bangtan had a free day to rest. And Namjoon had asked you to lunch.

Which was why he was the one sat across from you in that moment.

"Thanks for joining me," He said, moving a large mug, which looked more like a small soup bowl, off the tray and in front of you. "I know you're probably busy with your online classes."

Having opted for a hot chocolate over a caramel macchiato, you saved one of the large pink marshmallows from sinking into the whipped cream.

"It's okay! I'm nowhere near as busy as you guys are at the minute. I thought you might have wanted to spend the day resting."

He had a sip of his Americano. "I would, but there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about since your second trip to Korea."

"The first time you asked me to lunch."

He nodded in confirmation. "Hopefully, by talking about it and getting it out in the open will help with Jungkook's behaviour."

"His behaviour meaning his jealousy?"

He grimaced, putting his mug down to clasp his hands in his lap. "Yeah...see, the thing is it's my fault..."

You lowered your drink with a frown. "What do you mean it's your fault? He's a big boy, Oppa. He needs to take responsibility for his actions."

He swallowed, eyes going wide in almost desperate need for you to understand. "No, you don't get it. It really is my fault, Y/N..."

You tilted your head in confusion. How could it be his fault?

"I... up until a month ago I had... feelings for you. Feelings that I pushed aside because I saw how strongly Jungkook felt for you before he knew it himself. Feelings that I knew were stronger than mine...yet I was still vocal with the others about my own..."

You gulped, your throat suddenly going dry. You were itching to take a drink but your hands were frozen in place.

"Y-y-you liked me?"

He held your gaze before slowly nodding, his shoulders sagging. "I'm so sorry. I tried to hide my feelings for you from him...and you... I didn't realise he would become so jealous."

Shaking his head, he let out a humourless chuckle.

"I should have realised, though. Back when he first joined Bangtan he was possessive over what he thought was his."

Namjoon had feelings for you and that's why Jungkook was hostile towards him. You let the weight of his confession sink in as you chewed on another marshmallow. But surely the past is the past, especially considering you and Jungkook were now dating.

"Still, he shouldn't treat you the way he is. I remember him saying you helped him to put together his CD for me."

He took a long sip of his drink and ran a hand through his pastel hair revealing the layers of colour. You took the moment as a chance to drink some more of yours, humming as the hot drink filled you with warmth from the inside out.

"I don't blame him for hating me. Who wouldn't hate their friend for crushing on the person they were in love with?"

A scowl marred your features. "Feelings are feelings. They can't be controlled. And he doesn't hate you. He looks up to you so much."

He sighed, setting down his mug and rubbing his face with both hands. "It doesn't feel like that anymore. We used to spend so much time together but now he either avoids me or gives me the cold shoulder. I miss spending time with him." He paused. "I thought that if I helped him to convince Bang PD-nim to pay for you to live here then things would be fine again. That he'd forgive me."

The wooden chair beneath you creaked as you reached forward to peel Namjoon's hands off his face. He looked heartbroken. He just wanted his brother back.

"He knows he's done wrong. I told him so after the way he was rude to you the day you died your hair."

"It takes more than a speech and a telling off to correct his behaviour sometimes. He's stubborn."

You felt your insides twist painfully. You had done this. Going to a fansign and giving Jungkook your SkypeID had done this. It was your fault that Namjoon was heartbroken. In more ways than one. You had to fix it.

"I'm sorry."

He shrugged, eyes trained on his pitch black coffee. "It's not your fault. I just thought you deserved to know."

"I appreciate that but... it's my presence in your lives that has caused this rift to form. I... I'll talk to him today- before our date. Hopefully, what I have to say will bridge this gap."

He gave you a tight-lipped smile that didn't look at all hopeful. "Thank you, Y/N."

Miri watched you from her bed next to her food and water as you paced across the floor of your living room. You had sent Jungkook a message once you returned from lunch asking him to come over and hang out before dinner. You didn't want to send the dreaded 'we need to talk' message. Having been on the receiving end of that kind of message many a time, you knew how much anxiety it could cause. So a little white lie was used. You were nervous. There was only one way you could help the situation, but it was something that you hadn't even opened up to your family about. Only close friends knew. You had planned to tell Jungkook later on in your relationship. But you had to patch up his friendship with Namjoon and what you had to say might just help.

A loud knock pulled you from your thoughts and you almost tripped over Miri as she leapt from her bed and dashed into the hallway to paw at the door. You took a second to wipe your clammy palms against your jeans before pulling the door open.

Your greeting got stuck in your throat at the sight that greeted you. Jungkook grinned. He was dressed in a pair of smart black jeans which he'd paired with a wine coloured shirt to match your bedroom walls. He'd rolled the sleeves up to elbows to reveal the ridiculously expensive Rolex on his wrist.

Holy fuck he looked good. How were meant to be serious when he had the top two buttons of his shirt undone?

"Are you gonna continue drooling over me or are you gonna let me in?"

You wordlessly stepped aside, allowing him inside, eyes trained on him as nerves rose again.

"W-would you like something to drink? Water, banana milk perhaps?"

Your stutter went unnoticed as he asked for a glass of water with a smile. You scurried into the kitchen and left him to take his shoes off and greet Miri who was barking for his attention. A smile broke out when you heard his little cry of 'There's our baby girl!' in the distance. It sounded like he had tried to be quiet enough so you wouldn't hear.

Grabbing a glass from a cupboard, you went over to the fridge to use its water dispenser. Then you made your way into the living room to find him sat on the sofa, leaning forward to rub Miri's belly. This was it. You cleared your throat to get his attention.

"Jungkook," the sound of his name instead of a nickname made him look concerned, "I spoke to Namjoon today. I know he used to like me."

His hand stilled in Miri's fur,  Adam's apple bobbing in his throat as he swallowed. You placed his drink on the coffee table before sitting down facing him with your legs crossed beneath you.

"We met for lunch. He was desperate to tell me why you've been acting so possessive around me."

He sat back against the sofa cushions and licked his lips as he thought of a response. All he managed was an 'oh'.

"He... he said that you've even been avoiding him when I'm not around. He's heartbroken and blames himself, Kookie. He thinks you hate him."

Jungkook twiddled with his watch, eyebrows drawing together in thought before mumbling, "I don't hate him... I stole you from him."

You blinked in surprise.

"Y-you...what?"

He nodded and turned his head to face you. "I knew how he felt but I refused to give up on you." A smile ghosted over his lips before he turned his gaze back to the floor. "In my head, I made everything a competition between us. He didn't stop attending our Skype lessons on his own whim. I didn't want him there."

Okay, what?!

"He was smart and older than me. Two qualities I knew you liked... and in the lessons you would have whole conversations in English that I was excluded from. So I told him the language barrier would motivate me to work harder."

At least he didn't flat out say he didn't want him there.

"Is that why you act possessive around him? Because he's older than you?"

He shrugged and when he spoke his voice was barely above a whisper. "I'm scared I'm not good enough for you."

You felt your heart clench in your chest. Him not good enough for you?! What planet was he living on? "That's ridiculous! Jungkook, I love you. I felt like I could connect to you before you even knew me!"

He stared down into his lap. "Sometimes I think you would've been better off with hyung."

It was time to come clean.

You closed your eyes and took a deep breath before opening them onto his downcast face. "Namjoon and I wouldn't have happened even if you didn't have feelings for me."

He scoffed. "How can you say that when he's your second favourite?"

You gently took his face between your hands and made him meet your eyes. "Because I'm not attracted to him. You're the first person I've felt like this for."

His brows furrowed. "I don't understand. What do you mean I'm the first person? You've been in relationships before..."

"I have been in relationships before, yes," You let go of his face to fold your hands in your lap. "But I was never attracted to them. I've always felt... different. I would like how people looked but had no desire to act on it. Even when in a relationship, I preferred cuddles and hand holding over... sexual stuff. The stuff I was pressured into at the time." You took another deep breath, no turning back now. "I didn't know what Asexuality was at the time. I felt horrible about myself, felt like I was broke. What kind of girl doesn't want to have sex with her boyfriend? And my ex made me feel worse. Told me it was something that needed fixing." You looked up at him with a smile. "Then I saw you. I saw you and felt something I had never felt before. I was so guilty because the feelings I should have had for my at the time boyfriend, were directed at someone else. And it was only you. No one else made me feel like that... He cheated and we broke up. And in my time alone I focused on how 'normal' you made me feel. Three of my friends came out as asexual. Two out of the three them were like me- two who only felt sexual attraction rarely or for just one person. Grey-ace is what they called it. I was relieved. I wasn't broken."

The corners of his mouth lifted into a small smile and, like a thousand tonne weight had been lifted off your chest, you let out a deep and shaky exhale as you dropped your head. Jungkook stayed silent as his arms came to wrap around your waist, gently pulling you closer to him.

"Jagi... I don't think you're broken at all. You're you.” His gaze softened and you could have easily gotten lost in those big brown doe eyes. “If I ever say or do anything that makes you uncomfortable please tell me right away. I’ll understand."

He placed a gentle kiss on your forehead and your own arms came to wrap around him.

"So you see, there's no reason for you to be jealous or possessive. Please, start hanging out with Namjoon again. He misses his little brother."

He pulled back to nod. "I will. I'm so sorry you got caught in the middle of this."

"It doesn't matter now. It made me be honest with you, something I was kinda terrified of."

One of his hands found its way to cup your cheek. "You never have to be afraid to tell me anything. I'll love you no matter what."

He leant down and kissed you softly. It conveyed so much love and acceptance that you felt yourself tearing up. When you broke apart a mini version of his bunny grin was in place.

"I guess it's good I told you now before the third date... just incase you had something planned."

"Ah yes, because I'm clearly dressed to seduce, not impress." He chuckled.

"...Are you kidding? You look like sin incarnate."

He made an exaggerated gesture of rolling his eyes. "I don't understand what's so evil about me. All I have to do is look at you to be called the devil."

You pointed an accusing finger at him. "You are pure temptation at its finest which I refuse to succumb to."

At that you pressed a final kiss to his lips and freed yourself from his embrace to go and change into something smarter than jeans and a sweater.

Should you wear a dress? You wear pretty sure Jungkook would die if you wore a dress... You should wear a dress. Good thing you had shaved that morning.

"Jagi! Since you think of me... that way... does that mean you think of me as regularly as I think about you?... Not that I'm trying to pressure you. Just curious."

You flicked through the selection of dresses you owned as you mulled over his question.

"That depends on how often you think of me!"

There was a pause and you pulled out a simple black dress with a white collar. That would count as smart-casual, right? You knew from past experiences that it was comfortable enough to eat a full meal in, and Jungkook had said he was taking you to dinner.

"True... I don't think I'm quite willing to admit to how much."

With the dress selected you went to your drawers and pulled out a pair of shorts. Or your 'modesty protectors' as you had dubbed them. You quipped back that if he was unwilling then you were too earning a chuckle and 'fair enough'.

After dressing, you slipped on a ring you wore occasionally and grabbed a necklace you would need Jungkook's help to put on. When you stepped back out Jungkook's jaw dropped. You giggled at the fact he was gawping like a goldfish, clearly trying to think of something to say.

"You... holy shit... Neoneun areumdawoyo, sarang. (You're beautiful, love.) You should wear dresses more often."

You cheeks turned a deep hue of red at his compliment, "Yeah, yeah. Help me put this necklace on."

You handed him the thin chain and turned around, lifting your hair up so he could see what he was doing. Miri was once again watching you from her bed and you felt guilty for having to leave her on her own. But Yoongi couldn't look after her all the time and you would only be a few hours after all.

"When we get back we're throwing out any and all things that belonged to your ex. Nothing that's touched that asshole deserves to touch you." Jungkook mumbled, his fingers ghosting over the nape of your neck as he fiddled with the clasp.

"That reminds me of something...on my first day here Namjoon said he gave Miri one of my hoodies so she could get used to my scent. I'm guessing you were the one to go through my stuff and find one." He hummed in agreement and you continued, "Did you give her the one from my ex on purpose?"

"Guilty. And I felt guilty about it after she peed on it. But then I remembered you have my giant grey hoodie."

He made a small noise of victory at having successfully done up the necklace and you let your hair down while spinning to face him.

"She can pee on everything of his if she so wishes. It's not like I care any more."

Jungkook fist bumped the air and rushed over to the pup.

"You hear that, girl? She said you can pee on all his stuff!"

Miri yipped, head perking up at being spoken to.

"But just stuff that belongs to him. Not stuff that he bought me. I love my Pandapool sweater and Alucard hoody too much to give them up."

Jungkook got to his feet and glanced at his watch.

"We should probably go. I booked a table and traffic will probably be a pain soon."

You nodded and went over to say a quick goodbye to Miri before joining Jungkook in the hallway. You slipped on a pair of boots, grabbed your leather jacket and left your apartment ready for your third date with Jungkook.

"Leather jacket? Do you have a pair of leather pants to go with that too?"

You side eyed him. "...Yes..."

He smirked, entwining his fingers with yours, "Did you know that there's a correlation between wearing leather and being kinky?"

You tripped.

He caught your forearm to stop you from falling. You straightened up and composed yourself by smoothing down the folds of your skirt as you continued towards the elevator.

"That's a bold question coming from someone who wears leather pants for almost every performance."

He spluttered, "T-T-That's t-the wardrobe d-departm-ments fault."

"You also own leather jackets. Are you trying hint at something Kookie?"

You raised an eyebrow and watched as two pinks splotches appeared on his cheeks.

"I-I think we should hurry. Less talk more walk."

You kindly bowed to the waiter who pulled out you seat for you, knowing a little bit of respect and kindness could make someone's day. Even though Jungkook pouted like a baby because he wanted to 'be gentlemanly' and be the one to pull out a chair for you. He settled on taking your jacket off for you.

The waiter passed you each a menu before disappearing to give you a few minutes to think over your orders.

You glanced around the room in awe of the modern decoration. Although what else would you expect from a restaurant on the top floor of a five star hotel. You felt you bank account cry at how expensive the items on the menu were. A part of you wondered if the restaurant had booking fees.

"Kookie, why did you choose to come here?"

"What makes you ask?"

Your gaze followed the movement of a waiter who wheeled a trolley carrying a selection of bottled wines from table to table.

"It's super fancy...and expensive."

He chuckled and reached across the table to cover your hand with his.

"I wasn't going to say anything but it was a recommendation from PD-nim. He's treating us tonight."

Your eyebrows shot into your hairline.

"He's what? What's the occasion?"

"Today is likely to be my last full day off before the comeback and he wanted for me to spend a nice evening with you before life gets hectic."

That's right. They were filming their MV the next day. You were both excited and not. Yes, you looked forward to the new album; you loved their music. But a comeback meant a busy schedule and less time together.

Jungkook brushed his thumb over your knuckles, his lips curving into a soft smile.

"I'll make time for you whenever I can."

You nodded. "Don't stretch yourself too thin. Bangtan is what's important."

"You are too," he murmured just as the waiter reappeared with a device to input your orders.

You both rattled off a list of what you wanted, even the desserts so they would be ready in time. Jungkook surprised you by ordering some red wine.

"Fancy."

"Well I heard it's a Western custom to 'wine and dine' your way into your date's bed."

You gave him a sceptical look. "Surely you're not naive enough to think that is an innocent phrase."

"I'm just telling you what I've heard." He answered, successfully avoiding the question.

You were unable to respond for a minute as the waiter you saw earlier with the cart arrived at your table and filled two glasses. Jungkook thanked them as they placed the bottle on the table before leaving.

"You're so innocent. Lucky you only said that to me."

He looked at you with a raised brow. "Well from what I've read, the best way to seduce you is to wear tight fitting pants and let you do body shots off me. At least according to your smut."

Your jaw dropped in shock. No. No. No. No. No. You felt your cheeks flame at the thought of him reading another smut you'd written about him. You shouldn't have been surprised considering he'd read ‘BunBun’. Maybe you were the naive one to think he'd stop at one.

You picked up your glass and took a small sip. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

He whipped out his phone and tapped the screen a few times before, to your horror, he began to read out quotes.

"'Jesus Christ, why was a Greek God working as a barista?' 'God his ass looked bitable in those jeans.' This one is my favourite: ‘You could’ve warned me you’d be stripping. I think I’ve been shocked sober!'"

You hushed him and snatched the phone out of his hand. He broke into laughter that seemed too loud in the intimate setting of the restaurant yet no one seemed to be paying any attention.

"We're not talking about my smut at the dinner table."

"Well, we had to talk about it someday."

"Exactly how much of my smut have you read?"

His tongue sneaked past his lips to wet them. "All of them. Even your first one before you deleted it. When will you re-upload it?"

Did he have no shame?

"Maybe never. Who knows."

You sipped your drink more liberally having decided you didn't mind the wine. It tasted fruitier than you expected.

His shoulders sagged in disappointment. "Oh, I was looking forward to it."

Well... that was a surprise.

"Why do you care? Surely you'd be glad. One less smut, one less thing sexualising you."

You felt your eyes drop to his lips as they pursed in thought. Your gaze snapped back to his when he spoke.

"I guess it does seem kind of backwards... But you're clearly passionate about writing and I want to support and understand what you do. It just so happens that you write smut about your boyfriend."

You had another sip of your wine.

"You didn't even know me when I started writing... though I will admit that I write smut to explore my own sexuality and normalise the idea of... doing the do... since my experiences have been both lacklustre and somewhat traumatising."

He took up his own glass and took a swig. Just as he was about to continue the conversation, your waiter of the evening swept in with a dish in either hand. Once again, you thanked him before he headed off to the next table. The was a brief moment of silence as you picked up your chopsticks and dug in. A silence broken by Jungkook. He cleared his throat before speaking.

"I see where you're coming from. I might write in a different form and about different ideas to you, but I think I understand what you mean by self-exploration. Writing is a means of survival to people like us. Sometimes it's there for us when others aren't and all you have is yourself."

You nodded. Both of you were writers in a way. Just in different forms as he said.  

"Shall we change the topic. I don't think my smut is exactly appropriate."

"We can talk about it when we get back home."

You swallowed a large mouthful of noodles before washing it down with a drink. "Home? As in my place?"

He nodded. "You're my home."

Your nose wrinkled on instinct. "You're cheese ball."

He gave you a smile. "Only for you."

It didn't take long for you to finish your main course and by the time dessert was brought over, you were on your second glass of wine. Starting to feel it's effects, you pushed the glass aside. Tonight was not about getting drunk or tipsy. It was about having a nice meal and then going home to cuddle at long last. Jungkook seemed to been feeling the effects too, possibly a bit worse than you if his goofy grin was anything to go by.

"We drove here and you're tipsy. Who the fuck is going to drive?"

He scratched his neck in thought, "We could call Jimin hyung to get a taxi here then drive us back..."

At the decision you topped up both glasses with the last of the bottle and tucked into your desserts. A chocolate brownie with cream for you, and a cheesecake for Jungkook.

"Naneun chijeu keikeul joh-ahaeyo. (I love cheesecake.)"

You couldn't help but find it cute how he slurred his words slightly.

"I know a lemon cheesecake recipe that doesn't use cream cheese."

His eyes went wide. "Jinjja?! (Really?!)"

You nodded. "I'll make it for you one day."

He grinned wide enough to show his dimple.

You reached across the table to poke it and burst into giggles when he puffed his cheeks so it disappeared. Though his puffed cheeks promptly deflated when he yawned.

"Maybe you should call Jimin now so he'll be here in time for use to pay the bill."

He went to fetch his phone from his trouser pocket when you held it out to him, having forgotten to give it back after confiscating it. As he took it back, his fingers must've pressed on the power button for the screen lit up.

No longer was his lockscreen a piece of chibi fan art, but a drawing of your kiss at the airport. It was sweet, a smile spreading across your features at the sight. He called Jimin who said he'd give a text when he was in the hotel reception.

You took your time with your brownie, savouring every last bite. It was perfect, not too rich and not too heavy. Jungkook seemed to be enjoying his cheesecake as he hummed in approval, rocking side to side slightly.

"Nice?"

He nodded. "I thought the cheesecake in New York was good but this is better. You have to try some."

He gathered a piece on his fork and held it out to you. You weren't a huge fan of cheesecake, preferring recipes that didn't actually use cream cheese. But you accepted the offered bite nonetheless. It was good! Jungkook somehow managed to steal a corner of your brownie without you looking. You ended up sharing it with him after he'd finished his own. After downing the last of your wine, he called a waiter for the bill.

"If it's Bang PD-nim's treat, how are we going to pay?"

Jungkook smirked, pulling out a black credit card. "JJa-jan~ (Tada~) PD-nim is letting me borrow this for tonight."

"I'm surprised he trusts you."

He chuckled and handed the card over to the waiter put the payment through the machine.

"I rarely spend money unless it's on you or for a computer game."

With the payment complete, you thanked your waiter for the brilliant service and dinner then got to your feet. Jungkook stole your jacket from your seat, holding it up for you to thread your arms through the sleeves. And then your hand was in his as he led you down to the main reception where Jimin was probably waiting.

You spotted the blonde sat in a deep velvet arm chair in the reception waiting area. He caught you walking over to him and greeted you with a beaming smile.

Jungkook threw him his car keys which he caught with one hand. "Thanks for tonight, hyung."

The elder shrugged. "No problem, you owe me taxi fare now."

Jungkook nodded, tugging you along as you left the building to find where he parked the car.

The drive to your apartment wasn't too long, and due to the lateness of the evening the roads were relatively clear. You watched the bright city lights pass out the window. Jungkook's hand was warm on top of yours resting on the middle seat between you. He hummed quietly to the radio and every so often you found your eyes drooping as tiredness crept up on you.

Every time your head drooped Jungkook would squeeze your hand saying, "Not yet Jagi. We'll be home soon, you're not allowed to sleep until you're in my arms."

The white florescent lights of your building's car park made you blink yourself awake. The car came to a stop and you groggily undid your seat belt while Jungkook rounded the car to open your door.

The two boys bickered for a moment. Jungkook insisted Jimin drive the car to the dorm but Jimin refused, saying he fancied a late night walk to clear his head. The elder won, so you bid him goodnight and hooked your arm through Jungkook's, tugging him towards the elevators. Once inside them, Jungkook pulled you into a hug, nuzzling into your hair. At that moment a thought struck you.

"Jungkook... did you bring anything to change into... at all? Because you didn't bring a bag..."

He leant back and stared at you with wide eyes. "Shit."

You gently slapped his chest. "Did you not think about that?"

"I threw some stuff in a bag but must've forgotten it when you invited me over early to talk."

The elevator dinged and the doors opened onto your floor, forcing you apart.

"You can wear that hoodie you gave me so you don't get cold. Summer is over."

You stepped out of the elevator with him close behind.

"...Or I could just sleep in my boxers..." He mumbled.

"What if you strip?"

He straightened his posture. "I won't."

You came to a stop at your door and, without unlocking it, turned to face him. You stuck out your pinky finger.

"Pinky promise?"

He wrapped his finger around yours then dipped his head to seal the deal with a kiss.

And though your exterior was calm, responding to his kiss, your mind was in chaos at the realisation that you were about to share a bed with a nearly nude Jungkook. And that had never happened before. Every time before that he had been in his onesie and had undone it in his sleep, exposing his chest. But this was different. Way different. You were going to see him in his full glory and you were pretty sure you might just faint at the sight of his bare thighs, let alone possibly touching them. Feeling your face flush at the thought, you broke the kiss and produced your keys to open the door.

Stepping inside, you heard the sound of light tapping which must've been Miri's nails against the wooden floor. Jungkook shut the front door as she ran into the small hallway.

"Hello pupper. My little fluffy cloud, did you miss us?" You asked her as you crouched to pick her up, nuzzling your nose against hers.

She yipped and licked your cheek making you giggle.

"Let's let you out real quick before we call it a night."

***

You collapsed onto your bed with a loud sigh, letting your eyes fall shut. There was a moment of silence before Miri yipped and the covers beside you dipped as she jumped onto the bed.

Jungkook chuckled upon entering the room and seeing you flinch away from Miri's wet kisses.

"Should I change in here or the bathroom?"

"You can change here... well you're not actually changing. You're just taking off layers. Can you help me take my necklace off?"

You crawled off the bed and made your way over to him, then turned around so your back was facing him. He pushed your hair out of the way to try and see what he was doing.

"What are you going to sleep in, Kitten?"

"Pyjamas..." You answered slowly.

"No panda or Pikachu onesie?"

He handed you your undone necklace and you went over to your dresser to put your jewellery away safely.

"I'm a bit too warm for that tonight."

"I bet you have panda pyjamas."

Your cheeks became heated, he was right. You did, in fact, own a pair of panda pjs. The heat became worse when you turned back to him in time to see him unbuttoning his shirt.

"Maybe..."

He smirked while untucking his shirt to undo the last few buttons. "Knew it. Can I see them? I bet you look adorable."

Your retort got stuck in your throat when the final button was free, causing the crimson material to frame his muscled torso. A view that didn't last long as he was quick to shrug off the article of clothing, cocking an eyebrow at you with that smirk of his. He held your gaze for a second before turning around to drape the shirt over the back of your desk chair.

You seized the opportunity and grabbed your pale blue pyjamas with the little pandas all over them since he had requested them.

Escaping to the bathroom, you heard the tell tale sound of a zipper being pulled down. Your heart felt like it was beating a thousand times a second. That was almost like a strip show. You hoped to god that Jungkook had forgotten about how he wanted to continue talking about your smut when you got back. You would die if a boxer clad Jungkook tried to talk to you about your other smuts. Especially the one where he was a police officer...

You shut the bathroom door and went about getting changed and washing up to distract yourself.

After a few minutes, you gathered your dirty clothes and went back into the bedroom. Jungkook was sat on the foot of your bed waiting for you. Miri lie across his lap and he seemed too engrossed in his phone to notice you approach. You shuffled over to your laundry hamper that you kept in your room, dumping the small pile of clothes in there. The light thud caused Jungkook to look up. His cheek dimpled as his lips stretched into a smile.

"Aw~ You look so soft and cuddly."

"You look cold."

He shook his head. "I'm not. Wearing onesies with you was probably the most clothes I'd worn to bed in a long time. I get too hot which is why I end up stripping."

"O-oh... well... uh... feel free to get under the covers and get comfy."

He smiled, it was soft and gentle, a bit of tiredness shining through as he lifted Miri off his lap, who curled into a ball, and you averted your gaze. You heard the sheets ruffling as he situated himself under them, only looking back to him when his hand patted the bed.

"Come on Kitten, come to bed."

You shut off the light and used his voice to lead you to the bed. You climbed in and took your glasses off before settling down close to the edge.

"Where are you?" He mumbled.

"Here."

He giggled. "Where is 'here'? Maybe I should have got you a smaller bed."

Your hand patted around in the direction his voice came from before being grasped by his own, using it to pull you to him. You breathing hitched at the feeling of him against you, your thin pyjamas doing little to dull the sensation.

"You know, with the way you act, I wouldn't believe you write what you do if I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes."

The silk sheets rustled softly as you shifted into a more comfortable position. You could barely make out the whites of his eyes in the darkness but you could hear his quiet breathing. You doubted his heart was beating as hard and as fast as yours due to him returning to the topic you hoped to avoid.

"One doesn't have to dress or act provocatively in order to write smut. Doing the do can be innocent too."

Both his arms came to wrap around you, his shifting indicating he had turned to face you in the process.

"I know. But imagine my surprise when I found your blog. And on that blog was a story about me as a vampire 'doing the do' against a wall outside of a club. That had a note saying 'Happy Birthday to me'."

"Did it change your initial opinion of me?"

He hummed in agreement. "I didn't know what to think at the time. I saved coming to any conclusion until I got to know you better."

You were silent for a moment letting his words hang static in the air between you both.

"And what was that conclusion?”

"Everyone has a way of expressing themselves. Yours was just... not what I was expecting.” He paused. “But I could see the little coded messages in your works. The first one was an allegory for sexual assault and the effects it has on the victim. Your next one was about abuse survivors and their rehabilitation. So on and so forth."

Your hammering heart skipped a beat.

"You saw that?"

The hand that rest on your lower back began to fiddle with the hem of your t-shirt.

"I had to reread them to be sure, but yes." He shifted closer until you felt his breath ghost across your lips. "Y/N, I promise I'll never let anyone hurt you again. Ever."

Against your will, tears welled up and an ugly sob tore its way out of your throat. Jesus, why were you crying? What a stupid reason to cry.

"It's okay, Yeobo (honey/darling/sweetheart)." A hand came up to wipe away the tears falling down your cheek. "It's okay. You can cry if you need to. I'll be here for you."

His lips pressed tenderly against your own. Kind and soothing, like he was trying to pour his love into it. His lips tasted salty from your tears, and you had to pull back to stop yourself choking on another sob.

You buried your head in his neck and tried to calm your breathing to match his. His hand slipped under your top to rub calming circles on your back. You couldn't believe you were crying during Jungkook's first night in your new home after such a wonderful date. You pulled back to look at him.

"I-I'm sor-r-rry...R-ruini-ing toni-ight."

Another kiss, just a peck. "Shh. It's fine. It's okay. You're not ruining tonight. I'm guessing you've never had someone say that to you before. So it's natural for you to cry. You've spent so long getting hurt by others, you're overwhelmed when someone wants to keep you safe."

You nodded and squeezed your eyes shut tight as more sobs wracked your body.

"P-please d-don't hu-urt me...p-please..."

He swallowed and when he spoke his own voice was thick with raw emotion.

"I promise to only keep you safe." His lips brushed over yours, warm and slick with tears. "I love you so much, Y/N. More than you can imagine."

"I-I l-love you t-t-too."

The hand on your cheek moved to the back of your head to cradle you to his chest.

"If anyone tries to hurt you I'll put my Black Belt to good use."

A tiny chuckled bubbled out of you while his hands continued to rub your back and card through your hair. Your sobs eventually subsided into hiccups. You thought they'd never end but eventually the room stood still in silence, only punctuated by the occasional sniff as you nose refused to stop running.

If it wasn't for the tracing of his fingers against your skin you would have assumed Jungkook was asleep.

"Better?"

You nodded and snuggled closer to him.

"Good. Tomorrow before I go, we'll throw out your ex's shit."

Another nod.

"But for now, let's sleep."

You sighed a deep breath, releasing any and all tension from your body. It was mere minutes before you felt your limbs grow heavy, and you drifted off into a dreamless sleep to the sound of Miri's soft snores.

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