#MMA 2019

[saphirabluish]

As a present from myself to myself, I'm going to re-watch this masterpiece of a performance:

[bts-bangtanies]

BTS at MelOn Music Awards 🎙️ - 30 November 2019 🌳🌱🍀🎋🪻🪸🌾

Where they performed “Intro: Persona”, “Boy in Luv”, “Boy with Luv”, “Mikrokosmos”, all members had solo stages & “Dionysus” 🥑🥭🥥🍈🍒🍍🍓 MMA 2019 x 8 awards including all 4 grand prizes (Daesang): Netizen Popularity Award, Kakao Hot Star, Best Dance Award (Male) “Boy with Luv”, Top 10 Artists (Bongsang), Record of the Year, Album of the Year ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’, Song of the Year “Boy with Luv” and Artist of the Year 💜

Winning Daesang x 13 (grand prizes) since 2016 - ☃️☔️🍊🍐🍓🫑🫛

Artist of the Year x 3 (2018-2020)

Album of the Year x 4 (2016, 2018-2020): ‘The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever’, ‘Love Yourself 轉: Tear’, ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’, ‘Map of the Soul: 7

Song of the Year x 4 (2017, 2019-2021): “Spring Day”, “Boy with Luv”, “Dynamite”, “Butter”

Record of the Year x 2 (2019, 2022)

[weareforeverseven-bulletproof]

SIDE NOTE: I will ALWAYS enjoy their genuine reactions to these videos.  They be proper jungSHOOKED 

BTS “MMA 2019” Reaction - WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS 😳😳 | Couples React by Colombian Cousins and Wives React

[namchyoon]

day 68/547 until joon returns

[namgination]

a steamed dumpling

[irishhorse-blog]

BTS (JIMIN) Solo - I NEED U (2019 MMA Remix) with Dance Video & Full Cle...

How could I not include this moment of magic?

[sugajimin]

watching again and again the happy fools tik tok with yoongi and txt and i cant stop thinking that they ll probably asked him on their group chat to do it and he just said yes lets do it because he has such a soft spot for them 

[btsvtarchive]

Jungkook singing along to home

[kwon-eunbi]

ugh how i miss bts performances on award shows....

[hvseoks]

[MMA 2019] - Dionysus

[cosmicdreamgrl]

seokjin x mma 2019 for @cordiallyfuturedwight

[namchyoon]

day 70/547 until joon returns

[wingzie]

Jikook: But I Still Want You

During Seoul Final in 2019, Jimin and Jungkook changed the lyrics at the end of The Truth Untold to “but I still want you.” Compared to every other change made for the final concert,  this was never explained. These different lyrics hold a significance that still applies today. 

In a year of uncertainty, the members strived to do their best for us in 2020. They filmed and released content throughout the year, putting us first in their minds. They kept us going during our darkest times and made us feel less alone when most of us were struggling, online and offline. They tried to make each performance unique but with the same powerful moves and meaning. With certain restrictions, they would try to keep themselves positive both backstage and onstage. They kept the flow of music and happiness going and expressed wanting to do this for many years. Not just during the hard times. It’s obvious that Jimin and Jungkook also spoke about this together previously, as seen in Festa:

A special performance is MMA 2020. Black Swan is already a heart wrenching song, even more so with the cancellation of the tour afterwards. To lose your true love and passion for something, to face those fears and then conquer them within art is such a powerful message. It must have been incredibly hard for them to go through their worst fears during lockdown and we could see how they supported each other during these times. With Jimin and Jungkook, we saw them nearly always together as we usually do. And this was reflected in their performances too.

In a cruel twist of fate, they wouldn’t be able to perform Black Swan live in front of an audience for a few years.  I wish that BTS could have performed their MMA 2020 set in front of a live audience, but of course that wouldn’t be possible. The performance is so tender, as we see Jungkook being dragged away from Jimin. Jimin then struggled to get through and then the powerful lift when they reunited. You could still feel the impact of the performance though through the screen and there are countless praises for Jikook’s part especially:

It would be a long time until BTS would be reunited with Army again. They continued with their releases, but we could see how much the distance between them and us was affecting them. We saw this when Jimin suddenly cried during MOTS:Online and how Jungkook comforted him, very much aware of what they were each feeling. Once we were together again,we gave them so much love and you could see the relief on their faces. That they had made it and Jimin and Jungkook seemed just as affected by this too. They have an extra connection on stage and that was in full force as they played around, got extra close and flirted together. It was like no time had passed at all. This hug is different from their normal ones, it silently says “We did it. We made it.” 

Chapter two began and, though they did their separate things, that connection remained strong. They supported each other as much as they could, occasionally missing each other and talking about the other at any opportunity they had. This would have been a different set of circumstances that they are used to, but they made it work. Whilst also enjoying time by themselves or working on other things. Another new situation is enlistment. Though it’s been a talking point for many years, it was soon time for each member to enlist. With Jimin and Jungkook deciding to take part in the buddy system. Showing that with each struggle or new experience, they are always there for each other. And will continue to be. No matter what happens, that look and message from 2019 still remains:

[irishhorse-blog]

[MMA 2019] 방탄소년단 뷔(BTS V) _ Dionysus | MultiCam

Come on, now. You knew this was coming.

This man is sex on legs in this performance. Just stunning.

[nikonladyz4]

JK and JM decision to enlist together.

​​⁠JK and JM felt it was in their best interest to serve together. This speaks to the bond they have, whatever their relationship is or is not. They both knew that tattoos could limit life choices for them, yet they still chose to ink themselves. During the live, it was Jimin who spoke about wanting to join the Special Forces. JK seemed to mumble something too. The unit they were speaking of is the ROK Special Forces unit that reports directly to the President similar to the US Army Green Berets or Navy Seals. Both JM and JK have the physical abilities, martial arts skills, MMA skills, etc to do this level of training. Tattoos ARE ALLOWED in this unit. The issue is it requires a 4 year commitment and serving potentially around the world. This unit is for a career soldier. The Unit V is enlisting with is Special Operations/Military Police. This unit only requires an 18 month commitment and yes, does not allow visible tattoos. Remember all members have tattoos.

Jimin and JK had to apply months ago for this companion program. It was a three stage process that took several months for approval. They most likely knew for years they were going to enlist together. Jungkook got his first tattoo in Sept 2019. All members had planned to enlist in the military in 2020, before COVID killed those plans. JK had to know when he got his very visible tattoo what the limitations were regarding the military, yet he chose to move forward. Even back then, he could not serve for 4 years. He and JM had most likely decided back then they were going to do the companion program. In 2019/2020, they were perceived to be much closer back during that time, than they are in 2022/2023. Yet, we now know how close they really were/are this year, in spite of limited public outings.

They both had the opportunity to apply to a multitude of units that would accept their tattoos, individually. However, they were limited in the units that accept the companion program. This should tell the naysayers that Jimin and Jungkook have a tight bond. They gave up other units that would have been a lot more comfortable and safer (locating land mines) if they had enlisted separately. We may never know the true reason for the joint enlistment, but obviously they are close friends who love and depend on each other. This has nothing to do with shipping, but simply the bond between them. They are looking out for each other verses meeting individual goals or challenges.

[sugajimin]

yoongi's habit of covering his face when he gets shy���

(cr: memories 2020: namuspromised, kbs stardust/sbs gayo/mma 2019/isac: 0613data, sweets party in harajuku: jung-koook)