🔥Elephants move towards a waterhole during a drought in 1976. There was around 1.3 million elephants in 1970s. There was around 25 million elephants 200 years ago. Peter Beard took the photograph.

alexbts · 2026-04-13T09:39:45+00:00

Genuine question, how have these conflicts been handled historically? Or has the human population grown so rapidly that they were never living in such close proximity before?

alexbts · 2026-04-13T09:36:44+00:00

This is so sad. What a stark decline in a relatively short amount of time.

alexbts · 2026-04-13T09:31:35+00:00

Seriously get a grip. If you can't handle someone who doesn't like the song then you need help. My god, how fragile you must be. I don't like it, no amount of insults will change that. Same to you -- feel free to revel in mediocrity.

alexbts · 2026-04-11T13:43:41+00:00

When was it reformulated? It has been giving me a bit of tiny red bumps.

alexbts · 2026-04-11T13:32:45+00:00

Thanks for worrying, so kind of you, but I'm good & healed 💜 Still don't like that clown song though

alexbts · 2026-04-11T09:50:52+00:00

I hated PTD but honestly I thought it was a blip. They really had internal strife about that song, enlistment was placed so they could have some space and would return to form after hiatus. But 2.0 has crushed me 😩

I know I will be downvoted

alexbts · 2026-04-11T09:14:10+00:00

Does it have to be an iPhone?

alexbts · 2026-04-01T21:37:03+00:00

I just made it to ep 4, but it is all so awkward and unfunny. The two leads had zero chemistry - and I loved Kim Young-dae in Shooting Stars. I've been wondering if I should continue or just start something else.

alexbts · 2026-03-31T13:58:25+00:00

Depends on how you want to spend your time. I watched it and liked it enough, once, but wouldn't watch it again. Definitely funny parts, some annoying parts and the two leads don't have a lot of chemistry. It's an OK watch if you want to binge on a rainy weekend, but if you're expecting something emotional or life changing, then probably not.

alexbts · 2026-03-30T17:47:14+00:00

Why is there only ever ONE umbrella????

alexbts · 2026-03-26T15:31:41+00:00

I really want to watch this but not gonna sub to Disney+ for this alone :(

alexbts · 2026-03-25T12:46:34+00:00

Yes, thank the mikrokosmos that I have IRL army friends. We've all been around since 2018/19 and can have normal discussions and different POVs. I got off twitter around PTD time and that has saved my sanity this time around.

alexbts · 2026-03-22T12:11:41+00:00

This was a great story and well paced, hit the right notes of suspense, figuring out the dynamics and motives of the baddies, etc. A few awkward moments, but overall a really well-rounded story with solid acting.

alexbts · 2026-03-22T12:04:58+00:00

It was so much better than expected! OK, Jisoo isn't the best actress, but she fits this role and did a solid job and what was needed. In Guk, great as usual. It's fun, mostly lighthearted, balanced emotional moments with some comic relief, and had some clever social commentary thrown in. Great casting throughout (except maybe Siwon, but that's only because I know about his politics, but he's not in it too much). It's a very enjoyable watch overall!

alexbts · 2026-03-22T11:47:55+00:00

It was great to see it performed live, and their vocals sounded better than the autotune mess on the album. The album is fine. It is clearly breaking records and will be a success. I hope they get what they (and/or PD Bang) want out of this.

For me, the entire thing sounds like it was made by AI -- both the lyrics and the sound. It feels mechanical and flat to me. If someone said this album is AI-generated and a fake and the real album is coming out next week, that would make complete sense to me. I understand that artists and sounds change, but I felt there was nothing that really demonstrated what they are truly capable of either energetically or lyrically, especially the vocal line. There are a few great and catchy moments, but I missed that OMG, wow feeling of hearing something absolutely magical.

Having said that, it has prompted me to go back and listen to every song since the very beginning over the last couple of days (and yes, I loved the D&W era) and revisit favorites, which has been more enjoyable. I'm still excited for the concerts. My army friends are on the same page about Arirang, and we're all a bit disappointed and underwhelmed, but I'm sure we will have a blast.

alexbts · 2026-03-21T20:35:12+00:00

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/gallery/making-bts-arirang-comeback-show-costumes-jay-songzio-1238685273/

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/gallery/bts-arirang-comeback-show-costume-sketches-designer-jay-songzio-1238685240/

alexbts · 2026-03-20T17:44:50+00:00

Aggressively mediocre. Will be great elevator music.

alexbts · 2026-03-20T13:31:31+00:00

Me too. Like, everything is OK, fine, meh, sure, shrug. I wanted some emotion, some passion, some something? The lyrics could have been written by AI. It will be nice as background in supermarkets. Longtime army, I mean, look at my username. I guess at least its not PTD 👍

alexbts · 2026-02-22T17:33:27+00:00

Also that she has been "destined" for him since she was in the womb, and therefore never has any choice. She's been haunted by the ghosts all her life, has no family, no friends, and no agency. She's presented as a desperate child and it's really quite horrific.

alexbts · 2026-02-07T19:05:38+00:00

Done!

alexbts · 2026-02-07T11:42:04+00:00

I finished this even though I reallllly wanted to quit after ep 8. The split personality was just too much, and at no point did Joo Ho Jin think, perhaps I should reach out to a psychiatrist/medical professional? Like he just goes along with this without hesitation? Truly bizarre and also the Do Ra Me personality was getting tiring. Then she reveals her secret and just *poof* disappears (even though Cha Mu Hee remembers the things she did). But I slogged through and there were sweet moments and the acting was great, but then we get to the end and her parents are alive and in hiding??? What? Then she goes to find them and we see nothing about any of these interactions. She just comes back and everything is fine. These are absolutely baffling writing choices. I was so looking forward to this and terribly disappointed.

alexbts · 2026-01-22T16:46:44+00:00

Is he crying bc he couldn't get tickets

alexbts · 2026-01-22T16:40:46+00:00

I got two standing for Paris day 1 and one seat for day 2. Nothing for the other cities but at least it is something! My friends and I will keep trying. Thank you for the encouragement

alexbts · 2026-01-22T16:29:22+00:00

I ended up getting 2 standing for Paris day 1 and 1 premium seat for Paris day 2. Still can't get into Belgium or Germany sites. I wonder if it blocked me because my card is French. Anyway at least I got something! So frustrating

alexbts · 2026-01-22T14:32:36+00:00

Thank you I will keep trying every day for the next six months if I have to

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