Afternoona Army is back with our monthly full-length episode. Bangtan U is an ongoing series that helps folks navigate the complexities of BTS fandom. This time we are tackling BTS merchandise. Army life is not necessarily cheap. The music and the fan experience are the most important things. Many people prioritize saving for concert tickets/travel. That said, KPOP is big business and there are a lot of goodies out there. You don’t need them to be a legit fan. You don’t even need to be interested in them. Not at all. But if having some mementos brings you joy and doesn’t break the bank, it can be a fun experience, too. At least it is when you don't crave something that is being sold through artificial scarcity (looking at you Namjoon-designed wind chime). Want to keep the conversation going? Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy or send us an email at afternoonaarmy@gmail.com.Show Notes: 
Weverse: https://weverse.io/

Weverse shop: https://weverseshop.io/en/home

Online shops mentioned for BTS Merch
https://daebak.co/
https://www.kpop.exchange/
Etsy
Mercari
Ebay


BTS Artist Made Merch: https://www.btsmercharmy.com/

BT21 Line Friends: https://store.linefriends.com/collections/bt21

JK’s Kombucha: https://www.amazon.com/TEAZEN-Kombucha-Sparkling-Fermented-Probiotics/dp/B08V1FB9BH/ref=asc_df_B08V1FB9BH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507790096503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3210933837400909949&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031868&hvtargid=pla-1223879515411&psc=1

RM’S BOOK REC: https://en.jayellekorea.com/product-page/dying-young-by-cho-yong-hoon-요절-korean-ver

RM’S BOOK REC’S LIST: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kagrawal/books-rm-of-bts-has-read-or-recommended

YOONGI’S GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS JERSEY: https://www.nbatopequip.net/warriors-suga-min-yoon-gi-royal-jersey-icon-edition-p76830

JK’s Folio/photobook: https://www.kpoprepublic.com/products/jung-kook-bts-special-8-photo-folio-me-myself-and-jung-kook-time-difference?variant=39917728366679&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=Smart+Shopping-Pre-Order&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=&campaignid=18139228688&adgroupid=&network=x&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw166aBhDEARIsAMEyZh6g1PZJOjjtzgvHV1m77cINcqSOQIKs3Sv2hXTBZwEDDRJQZnAjFlsaAih7EALw_wcB

RM’s Folio/Photobook: https://www.kpoprepublic.com/products/rm-special-8-photo-folio-me-myself-and-rm-entirety?variant=39971795632215&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=Smart+Shopping-Pre-Order&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=&campaignid=18139228688&adgroupid=&network=x&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw166aBhDEARIsAMEyZh5m-DJNnSKtTZygMJR8lqj4uGVo9uKEieIKTMx4iDwi8ZLKF2EDBm0aAn96EALw_wcB

Jimin’s Folio/Photobook PRESALE: https://daebak.co/products/pre-order-special-8-photo-folio-me-myself-and-jimin-id-chaos?currency=USD&variant=39983473819761&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw166aBhDEARIsAMEyZh6cvXVr7Agd3VRh28fyTWHIAjJjgqRkz5DJqKcl0WQW-72asxuAK-4aAnOcEALw_wcB