[EP.3] Bangtan Under One Roof [BTS’s TRIP Impressions]

The 2-day, 1-night 2.0 trip is finally reaching its climax.

BTSBangtanAfter the full reunion, this is the third and final episode of their first group overnight trip, as announced.
I’m already feeling restless before it even starts, thinking, 'Wait, are they going home already!?' Sorry, I might have been spoiled by shows like 'Are You Sure?!'...!

I’ll pull myself together and enjoy it until the very end. After all, it’s finally the long-awaited foot volleyball episode!

Read the previous article here.

The World Stars Wake Up

Morning. Sunlight is already streaming into the second-floor room, making it bright.
While everyone is still asleep, V is the first to wake up and go wake the members.

I clenched my fist and thought, 'That’s it!' at his perfect job of not forgetting to tickle the soles of Jimin-chan’s exposed feet.
In contrast, SIN shows no sleeping form with their perfect guard. They are tough opponents.

V returns to the original bedroom and wakes up Jungkook, but... but... hey ARMYBTS fans, wasn't that a bit too sweet!? ( ﾟДﾟ) BOOM!
After petting his head repeatedly, saying 'Come in 10 minutes' and 'Yeah...', I’ve never even had such a sweet exchange with my own beloved child!! (If I left them for 10 minutes, they’d just fall back asleep).

Is it okay to keep petting his head until he wakes up and even give him water? 'Say ah'—wait, don't open your mouth at that angle, you'll get soaked!
And isn't that the same water V just came to drink? I’m too nervous from all directions to keep up with the interpretation. V, that child isn't Yeontan, you know!? ( ﾟДﾟ) MORE!

I can't overlook the fallen HopeMin or Jin-hyung going to wash his face with his knees exposed, but man, can I go back and watch from the beginning one more time?

As expected of BTS’s ultimate weapons, Jungkook and V. The destructive power is worthy of being sent to the largest market, Japan. Truly an antlion pit into the BTS swamp. If young ladies who casually came to watch thinking, 'Oh, it's a travel show,' end up unable to return alive, it’s these guys' fault.
It’s scary that not even 2 minutes into the start, a highlight that looks like it could create an Everest of a 'Most replayed' graph on the playback bar appears, isn't it? It’s really scary. Can I repeat this about 10 more times? (Endless)

By the way, Jungkook had his cheek resting on his stacked hands; was this his default sleeping position...?

Today’s schedule is a penalty game (not really).

Everyone dressed up cutely and gathered, agreeing that the 'Dallyeo-ra? Bangtan!' chant should be preserved as a legacy.

Suga suddenly says, 'What are the rules for foot volleyball again?'
Yeah, that’s a development that makes me feel like they’re only going to lose. It’s a despair flag on par with saying, 'I’m going to get married after this war ends' in a war movie.

By the way, Pumon-sa Temple is where they visited to pray for the success of "WINGS." Seems like it brings good luck!

Hobi casually exposes the story that Tae-tae stuck with it for 2 hours yesterday trying to get ①. Tae-tae lol
They decided the penalty content by drawing lots, and I've burned into my memory Jimin-chan whispering "Kawaii~ (cute)" to Namjoon-san, who was nervous.

The one they hit was ②, which takes the longest!
After Tae-tae despaired, he immediately switched to "let's practice" and stood up. As expected of a former special forces member, an indomitable spirit.

While I'm laughing my head off, Jin-kun and Kook are playfully tackling each other.
What is this? It's only been 6 minutes, and a second mountain of highlights is already rising. Every moment is equally cute, but what is this storm of vicious adorableness like a pack of newborn puppies!? (Confused)

For now, repeat, and... ( ._.)φ click

The long-awaited Jokgu showdown, and the penalty game

• The Kim Seok-jin team, who insist they are always victorious: Jin-kun, Jimin-chan, Kook

• The Ace team, harboring a trio of duds: Yoongi, Hobi, Namjoon-san, Tae-tae

Tae-tae is being serious, and he's already being told "don't get mad."
Beside Yoongi, who is carefully reconfirming the rules, Jimin-chan is showing off his high physical ability, looking way too light on his feet.

Match 1

The Kim Seokjin team is top-tier when it comes to being high-spirited, immediately stacking their fists and getting pumped up with shouts of "Kim!" "Seok!" "Jin!" It looks less like idol energy and more like the Ginyu Force from DB, but I love that intensity!

The opposing Ace team, as you'd expect from a lineup of rappers, has incredibly high provocation skills. The speed at which they charge in without hesitation, even if the opponent is a hyung or a bristling V, is amazing.

Heading Yoongi looks like a little bear, it's so cute lol

I feel the '94-line love and get excited when Namjoon goes to follow up if Hobi makes a mistake, even though they tease Yoongi relentlessly, saying things like "Hyung, aren't you overdoing the cute act?" or "Hyung, do you have limbs!?" How did you all feel about that?

As expected, or perhaps helped by the Ace team's mistakes, the first set was a landslide victory for the Kim Seokjin team!

The Ace team's struggle was expected, but since the playmaker V is the youngest, the fact that he calls the other three "Hyung!" seems to add to the chaos of "Who? Who?" and honestly, I cracked up every time he called out to them lol
Please, I just want them to let him call them Yoongi-ya or something for now lol

Second Match

Yoongi's nervous face, which you never see during performances, is irresistible. The way V effortlessly puts his arm around Yoongi's waist to guide him to the serve line is also wonderful. Thank you, Run BTS!

I couldn't miss Jin-kun returning Yoongi's serve with an idol jump, legs wide open!

By the way, I wondered what Jin-kun meant when he said "Iku!" while serving, and it turned out to be an imitation of a game character's voice. It's apparently also a Taekwondo shout, but since it's Jin-kun, we all think it's the former lol

He even brings up B-Daman; I can't help but feel a sense of kinship with this eldest brother who is the world's most handsome nerd ( ;∀;)

But watching it like this, Jimin-chan is really good, isn't he? His body is flexible and his balance is so good that he hits the ball from any angle, and his control is great too, which makes me fall for him.
He was the best at soccer juggling back in the day, and he's even taken a picture with Beckham (irrelevant), so maybe he just has a high affinity for it!?

Maybe they're warming up, but the match is more heated than the last one!
Even though they brought it to deuce, the Kim Seokjin team won in the end through sheer ability. The Ace team's penalty game is confirmed (/ω＼)

The much-anticipated penalty game

Jimin immediately orders a penalty, saying, 'Okay, everyone raise your arms for 10 seconds.' He's so greedy for penalty games...!

Match 3

Due to Hobi's persistence, the rules were suddenly changed to a best-of-three, and an extra match began!
He can't stop saying 'Aish! (Damn it)' either, giving off the vibe that he's entered serious mode.

Finally, the Ace team gets jealous of the Kim Seokjin team's cheer and decides to hold hands to do one too, but it immediately flops. Sorry, this is dying-of-laughter funny lol

But watching BTS squeeze each other's hands so tightly was super cute. I want to send a photo to ARMYs in the past saying, 'These guys are still doing this in 2026' (*ﾉωﾉ)

Still, BTS has such high physical ability. I'm falling for them all over again!
The point is that it's something separate from control or athletic ability, *cough cough*

Also, I'm really curious about how Namjoon keeps dropping the camera. Like here, he just stops and it falls. Is he emitting some kind of magnetic force that repels electronics?

I was so happy to see that Jin-kun still has his habit of shaking both fists when he's excited, even in 2026!

In the end, it was a satisfying conclusion with Team Kim Seokjin winning! Well, of course it was.

Extra match!!

Within the defeated Ace team, a 2-on-2 special match was set with a temple visit on the line!
The teams were decided as 94-line and TaeGi, and I felt like I could already see how it would play out, and as expected, the 94-line won as usual ( ;∀;)

The Hawaii duo, who had insisted the most that they didn't want to go, are confirmed for the temple visit!
It reminded me of the scene where Snow White was decided. I love V's exquisite lack of luck lol

After the match

Lunch and planning meeting

Bangtan brainstorming ideas for the next project while eating Bugeo-guk (dried pollack soup).

Is 'riding Six Flags with a straight face' referring to the American amusement park that has come up a few times in the past?

It looks like V went to get revenge on 2Seok, who were teasing him while he was a bit sulky, by pretending to wipe his mouth for him, but the scene was just too good and it's making me have impure thoughts lol

Meanwhile, Jungkook was fixing Namjoon's hair. Why, though?

It seems 'school' is a trend for V right now, and he says he wants to go to a school overseas. Jungkook was also trying to get Namjoon to go to school yesterday, so maybe the two of them watched some school-themed variety show?

Taehyung and Jin, who were bickering just a moment ago, seem to have overcome the wall in an instant and have successfully reconnected.

Seeing them discuss what to write on the roof tiles to be offered at the temple (like an Ema, I suppose) and how the discussion continues for quite a while, I feel like I can see the earnestness of their wish for "ARIRANG" to be a success.
When I see things like this, I think, 'Ah, I should listen to it a lot and support them...!' I guess it's an ARMY instinct.

As an aside, when reading various concert impressions, I'm impressed by how everyone has different expectations and senses of distance regarding the stage, but I got the impression that the difference in awareness between "participating / watching" is significant.

I feel like it's the norm for Japanese people to listen quietly as the latter, but there are many people who are the former at live concerts, and I feel that K-POP in particular has a strong participatory element because of the chant culture.

Perhaps because of that, I felt that those with a strong attitude of participating in BTS concerts tended to enjoy them more actively and had higher satisfaction. Everyone has their own way of enjoying things, but I think there are differences depending on the genre.

Anyway, everyone, please vote for the AMAs! (Commercial)

Closing remarks and temple visit

With Jin saying, 'It was really fun, like we were traveling just as members,' I thought again, 'BTS is amazing for being able to be this relaxed in front of so many staff.'
Even during the meal, Namjoon said, 'I feel like I haven't laughed from the heart in a long time,' but you wouldn't normally have that reaction in this environment. Their composure while bickering, fooling around, and provoking each other is extraordinary.

In the end, it turned into chaos, which Namjoon powerfully closed with a 'Run! BTS!!'. You really are the only leader for them lol

Go to the temple!!

The Daegu duo, who lost the game, head to the temple by car.
Yoongi's old stories are a staple. I think this person's evolution tree includes 'Rapper > Storyteller'.

While hesitating about what to write on the tile, the two of them are lovely for writing for all seven members, saying, 'We could just write our two names, but everything we've done so far has been the effort of all the members.' Good boys!

There are stick figures with distinct personalities next to each of their names; the attention to detail is hilarious lol
May they not only have a huge success in 2026, but forever!!

Impressions

Since I came in later and watched the videos all at once, I consumed BTS in one go without any chronological order. Because of that, I might have a different sentiment than those who have grown older alongside them, but I felt that they have matured a bit and their relationships have shifted once again.

Even when Namjoon talks about sensitive topics, they smoothly accept it and propose ways to handle it in the current circumstances, while on the other hand, they don't coddle V as much as they used to when he gets sulky.
I think Suga or Jimin would have taken more care of him in the past, but in a sense, they've become more casual. Well, there's no need for coddling or anything for stars in their late 20s who can even handle overseas activities on their own lol

But I think this change is because V himself has started to recover his own mood, and his strength to insist on what he wants to say—even if it takes two hours of persistence—has come to the forefront. I felt like I saw one aspect of what he mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine: 'I've strengthened my ego, but I've also returned with more depth of character.'

If things aren't going well, they tease; if someone fails, they egg them on; if they succeed, they celebrate wildly. As the division of roles within the group has become more relaxed, I feel that their family-like, unreserved relationship has become even more apparent.
There are things that never change (like Jin's bean-fist), and things that have actually evolved (like V's way of doting on Jungkook), and that in itself is precious (*ﾉωﾉ)

I see, so this is BTS '2.0,' I thought while watching them happily. It was fun!

Where will the next recording be?

Since V brought up Six Flags, I wondered if the next recording would be in America, but I wonder where it will be.
They said, 'Whether it's a unit or the full group, let's film whenever we can,' so my brain has already started a 5W1H competition wondering where, who, and what they will be doing next. There are too many combinations lol

I'll take anything, I just want content, I want to see more—I'm waiting for the continuation with a heart as parched as a desert. P-please, hurry...!

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