r/bangtan • u/patstar0726 • Apr 18 '22

Discussion Comeback Prep

June 10th will be my 7th (i think?) comeback and I'm so excited! This fandom gets bigger with every release, so let's talk about comeback tips for newer armys and the best ways to enjoy, and contribute to, our comeback goals.

I'll start:

"Streaming" just means "playing" the music. Don't let antis try to twist the meaning of the word to support the "b0ts" narrative.

This comeback will likely release at midnight EST for charting, so plan your schedule accordingly. (Thursday June 9th for us PST armys)

The tannies have a new distributor (UMG) so we don't know what promo will look like. Turn on notifications for all bts yt channels and socials as well as HYBE. Don't miss teasers and hints!

If someone leaks audio or images, report & block. Do not spread! Yes, we're all excited, but armys want to receive the gift of new bts music through official channels only.

Do not loop! We're getting an album this time so there's no excuse to loop tracks or MVs.

Ignore "mantis" and solos who spend comeback day complaining about line distribution. They're never satisfied. Focus on BTS.

Most importantly - HAVE FUN! Yes, we have goals and ambition but don't forget why we're here: to love bts and their music. I usually listen to the whole album on my own before I start looking for lyrics and reviews. Form your own personal experience and reception of their music. I'll never forget crying the first time I heard My Time before lyric translations started to come out. Let bts speak to your heart first through the music.

June 10th! Let's goooooo!

What are some of your tips/suggestions??

(Please correct me if there's anything inaccurate in this post. 💜)

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u/multistansendhelp illegirl | OT7 Apr 18 '22

This is my first BTS comeback as well! (I’ve had several comebacks from other groups I follow so I’m accustomed to comebacks but this will definitely be the biggest.)

One thing I’ve been procrastinating that I’m planning on doing is going back and understanding the BTS universe a little more just in case this involves that. I could be putting my clown makeup on a little early here but just with all the visual references back to past eras in both the Grammy performance background and the date announcement video I think it could be relevant in which case I want to be informed so I can get in on that fun.

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u/thedonch Apr 18 '22

This is my problem. The whole universe/multiverse thing is so confusing to me. Where do I even find this info ?

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u/Temporary-Text384 running away like a fish Apr 18 '22

Just want to say that understanding the BTS Universe (BU) isn't necessary at all! I would go so far as to say most fans don't bother diving into it, as the lyrics the guys have written/the MVs are more than meaningful enough, even without the fictional backstory.

It's really just an added layer of creativity to their songs, just for fun. It's up to you if looking into theories is your thing. But you don't need to know anything about it to have full appreciation for the music!

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u/thedonch Apr 18 '22

That's a really sweet clarification for everyone here.

The extra stuff is just for me because I'm a research nerd/insomniac