PinnedLaurenPassion and Compassion: BTS & ARMYMedia, consumerism, and arts and culture are so closely studied and analyzed. People within the entertainment business are constantly…Mar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2020
LaurenPurple Lights and Unforgettable Nights: The BTS Concert ExperienceThis is not my first blog focusing on BTS concerts, both in-person and online, but it all felt significant to consider again. After Yet to…Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022
LaurenComfort in the ChaosI was in an off mood last night. Like many countless nights before, especially during the pandemic, I found myself simultaneously feeling…May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
LaurenConcerts in Quarantine: On BTS Bringing Stages to Screens and Connecting Fans Around the Globe.When the pandemic sent me home in March of 2020, I was overwhelmed with uncertainty. What did this mean for my job that was all about…Jun 22, 20211Jun 22, 20211
LaurenWe connect to 7G: In My Post-Muster and Festa FeelingsWhen I sat down the watch the American Music Awards in 2017 to check out BTS, who were advertised on the commercials as Korea’s biggest boy…Jun 14, 2021Jun 14, 2021
LaurenGot ARMY Right Behind UsA rambling essay on the impact of a dedicated fanbase and why everyone should want one.Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021
LaurenPutting My Thoughts into Words: Celebrity CultureMy mom used to joke that my brother learned to read by looking at the covers of tabloid magazines in the checkout line at the grocery…May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
LaurenStill Bangtan: Rambling thoughts on the Philanthropic Efforts of BTSWe live in a world of broken systems. Understandably, our newsfeeds and timelines are constant reminders of the importance of activism and…Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
LaurenA Love Letter to Live MusicLike so many around the world, I am missing live music so much during this extremely difficult time. For awhile, I haven’t really allowed…Jul 19, 2020Jul 19, 2020
