Episode 11: The Wings Comeback

In this episode, hosts Natalie and Yady embark on the very difficult mission of choosing the best tracks from BTS’ discography. They make great efforts to put aside sales and general reception, focusing instead on song quality and function within the group’s discography. Tune in to listen to their thoughts on the music and what they consider to be BTS’ top seven songs! Want to help us get some new recording equipment? Check out our Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/ftwbts

Breaking from their usual emphasis on BTS’s career, this episode features hosts Natalie and Yady tackling the controversial topic of romantic shipping within the fandom. By examining platonic pairings and exploring the members’ unique personality traits, the talk considers how working off the wide range of footage we get of BTS can lead to a rich world of fan-made content. With the many positive effects of celebrating love and friendship, however, can a line still be crossed? If so, is the KPOP industry to blame? Want to help us get some new recording equipment? Check out our Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/ftwbts

In this installment of First Time with BTS?, hosts Natalie and Yady spend some time revisiting the WINGS era. Using the Wings Concept Book as a guide, they explore the various fissures of this critical moment in BTS’ career. From literary references to cinematic parallels, this episode aims to paint a full picture of WINGS and its overshadowed importance. Want to help us get some new recording equipment? Check out our Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/ftwbts