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There’s many more layers to the title than just this, but this layer sits very close to my heart: “From the 1960s to 1980s, when Korea was under the rule of authoritarian leaders, "Arirang" was often used as a song for pro-democracy rallies.”

www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20...
From lyrical folk song to cheering song: variations of 'Arirang' in Korean history - The Korea Times
"Arirang," which was put on the UNESCO's intangible heritage list Thursday, is the most popular traditional folk song of Koreans.The song with the...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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the layers to this..
-going full Korean after being called westernized,
- choosing a song name recognized and loved in both South and North Korea after spending 18 months in military
- the song conveying the feeling of longing and separation, after being separated from each other, and from ARMY
what a choice AFTER military service. Bravo BTS.
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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i live here now. i'm never leaving. hobi's armpit is my permanent residence.
July 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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The Bangtan experience is that the level to which I cannot handle knowing what Hoseok looks like when he’s being blown against a wall is the same level to which I cannot handle seeing Yoongi be soft and kind with a group of children who need his kindness. They get you from all sides!
June 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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forewarning😘 cuz i'm having a nice day

Koreans (&Korean venues) abide rules - for better* + worse**

if i see some ignorant BS like ARMY in KR didn't even stand/scream/whatever at the concert?! they don't deserve BTS* - i will clock you 🥲
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June 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM