Thread by @smurph_95

10 minutes until the #BTS_Dynamite Online Global Media Day begins!

follow this thread for updates, quotes, and whatever commentary pops into my head as I try to type super quickly

@BTS_twt #BTS #방탄소년단 #DynamiteNo1Hot100 #BTSNo1Hot100

https://twitter.com/smurph_95/status/1300800134171811840

will have comments from the members about hot 100 no. 1 and then media questions

#bts #BTS_Dynamite

Taehyung: hello this is V and Kim taehyung of bts we’ve had our press conference for the release of the single and now we are here again with such great news

Yoongi: missed the opening but he thanked media for the attention they have shown

Jin: thanks ARMY and press and asked for people to continue to support them

Jungkook: thanked media for attending

Namjoon: said they will try to get to everyone’s questions

Jimin: he was super excited to have such great news to share

#bts #BTS_Dynamite

Hoseok: super excited about the result and hopes media will continue to write great articles

#bts #BTS_Dynamite

Hoseok said that it still feels like a dream and they never expected getting no. 1 on the hot 100. Thinks it is a huge honor and is because of the energy of fans that “allowed them to keep going”

#bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin says just yesterday they were so thrilled they are a little calmer now but they were “berserk” yesterday #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin said it still doesn’t feel like reality and he wasn’t sure what he should feel but he is very thankful for the members as they were all beside each other for the entire process. Also thanked fans and bighit #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Namjoon never thought they would have this sort of conference. He stayed up all night to receive the news #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

He thought a lot about BTS’ past and he thinks his contribution to the accomplishment is really small. It was possible because of the members, fans, and media #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jungkook found out the news later and he thought the webpage wasn’t even real and it is really “army who helped us reach this milestone” #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jungkook gives a big thank you to army, the bts members, and bighit #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Said it felt like “a huge birthday present” and he gave a thank you to his mom and dad #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Jin saw Namjoon post a picture in a group chat of a fake picture of the no. 1 result and when he posted the real one a few minutes later jin realized it was real and he went to weverse to write a message but kept erasing it #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Finally decided to post a message that is is an accomplishment shared by army and bts #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Yoongi is still having a hard time accepting it is real because they always talked about their goals #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

When he learned of the news he pinched himself to see if it was real #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Taehyung said that he didn’t think BTS would be in such a spotlight with a global audience #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Taehyung is now telling a story about being cheated by a taxi driver when he was visiting with his dad early on when bts was starting out #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

His dad told him stuff like that happens and that made him realize that even things that were tough back then are now happy memories #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Said he is going to let go of worries and just smile and laugh #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Was asked what it was like to first make it onto billboard 200 chart and hoseok said they were much more excited back then just seeing their name on the billboard chart #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Jungkook agreed with hoseok and said that it made them want to reach for more heights #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Asked about yoongi manifesting their goals... yoongi said their goals have all become reality which makes him really happy but he needs to be careful about what he says when it comes to goals #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Yoongi says they didn’t realize it to get on the hot 100 chart and they just wanted to give more energy to people and that makes him happier than topping the chart #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Says that their new goal is to have a solo stage at the Grammys. He would also like a nomination and award but their first goal is to perform on the Grammy stage again but their own music #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Reading out cards sent by members of the press now #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Taehyung is happy to share this moment with the press and he hopes they continue to live up to expectations #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Clarification: each member was handed a card that has a question from the press on it #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

missed yoongi’s card but the press questions are basically each congratulating the members and telling their history of covering bts #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Jungkook is touched and grateful that the media if following their career and learning from them. Finds it very touching and they are driver further because people like the media exist #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Okay now they are answering questions my b #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin was asked about his tears and he says that he heard the news after 4 am and he cried until 7 am #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin places his hand on namjoon’s arm and said that it was all because of him #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

What Jimin really wanted to do was perform and see their fans and “see army so much” #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Asked what is the reason dynamite captured a large American audience #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Namjoon said that it’s a hard question to answer and that when you do something with sincerity it doesn’t always resonate with everyone #bts #BTS_Dynamite

But the power of music and performance is something that is continued to be talked about #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

But dynamite has a simpler message and that is easier to get across especially during times of covid #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

He said it is also easy to hum which could also explain the appeal lol #BTS #BTS_Dynamite

Asked about the b-side video and jungkook thought it was really funny and didnt think it would have the effect that it did #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin is showing the funny move with the eyebrow raise and finger gun and laughing #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Asked what they would say to bts seven years ago #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Hoseok said they went as hard as they could to get their name out. And they reached milestones past what they ever imagined and they reached the goals they set seven years ago #bts #BTS_Dynamite

He says he would tell j-hope that the members are precious to him and a major reason for his life and existence and he wants to thank them for being with him for seven years. Took the opportunity to say I love you to the members *in the present* #BTS_Dynamite #bts

Asked about army and Jin says that army is who they want to share things with first, good and bad #bts #BTS_Dynamite

He is always thankful and they always want to show their best side to army and keep working hard so they can bring joy to army #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Asked about where they get their healing and happiness with everyone being home more #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Yoongi says that he has gotten a lot of new hobbies and they are also working on the new album #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Now they are all squeezing namjoon’s arm because he has been working out #bts #BTS_Dynamite

I missed what the question is but Namjoon is saying that when covid first happened they become angry because they had big plans but they hope that after 2020 they will look back on the year as doing the best the could with the situation #bts #BTS_Dynamite

He would like to be able to say “that was tough year but we had dynamite and our comeback and we tried our best” and they are working hard to be able to get to that point #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Asked about what their next concrete dream is #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin says he will answer first but he does not have a clear cut answer. His opinion is that they will try their best to do what it in their reach and in the future they will do whatever performances they can with covid #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin says people are doing their best to get covid to end and he hopes everyone will come together in a combined effort to help each other. His goal is to heal people to their best ability #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Namjoon says so many members of the press want to know their future direction and he is grateful. He would like to add that the Grammy awards is their next dream/direction they are heading for. They want to perform and be nominated #bts #BTS_Dynamite

He also wants to put on a festival to bring together everyone but that seems unrealistic right now. But a big show outside for everyone is another dream #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Asking @lenikacruz’s question and she asked what it was like reaching this last milestone that they had #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Taehyung said they have been practicing and working towards this and they wondered if they would ever stand on these stages. It may seem far down the road but performing on the stages themselves feels like a dream come true #bts #BTS_Dynamite

That was the last question #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Taehyung said receiving all these messages from the press makes him feel really lucky and healed. He hopes he can bring press even more good news and thanks us for articles #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Yoongi said he will work harder to bring more good news and Jin thanked the press #bts #BTS_Dynamite (everything is happening so fast now I’m sorry)

Jungkook echoed everyone’s statements and wants to bring good news. Namjoon hopes they will be able to meet press in person #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin likes their next song as much as dynamite and hopes that the press will look forward to it #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Hoseok is very grateful and says there is nothing more to say except “thank you” and he reminded everyone to wear masks #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Okay it’s over *cries* #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Jimin waved at the camera and said thank you and smiled and then it turned off #bts #BTS_Dynamite

Thank you so much to everyone who followed along and stuck it out with me! (hopefully there aren’t too many typos) This was my first BTS press conference and I’m super grateful for the experience #bts #BTS_Dynamite

also now that I’ve had a second to process I am SUPER excited for whatever song they release next?!?!?

okay thread over goodnight everybody 💜💜💜💜
#bts #BTS_Dynamite