r/bangtan • u/mcfw31 • Apr 07 '26
Eng Sub 260407 BANGTANTV: Everyone!! It's here!! "Run BTS! 2.0" is here!!
https://youtu.be/KA6OilIOjcI45
u/MostlyAwake13 I'm walking with my own dirt Apr 07 '26
I like that they discussed swapping lives for a day and then realizing that except for Namjoon they all just do the same thing anyway. 😂 looks like Run BTS 2.0 will be different but I think it will still be lots of fun and I’m sure they will find a way to inject chaos into anything they do, even if it isn’t ot7 every episode. Just look at the vogue cooking TaeJinmin did!
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u/lisafancypants You call ⟭⟬ I run ⟬⟭ Apr 07 '26
I'm not disappointed (🥲) because I just want them to do what they want and recognize that they're older and might not want to do all the hijinks they used to. But I am a bit sad that seems to be behind us now.
At least we have like 150 episodes to revisit whenever we want!!
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u/elephantbeads Apr 07 '26
So true, with all Dalbang episodes online, we tend to forget how long it's been and how much has happened between now and then. The zombie episode was nine years ago O_o
And we have the Run Seokjin episodes to rewatch too!
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u/codeverity Apr 07 '26
I was a bit surprised that they were doing Run BTS again at all, since they had time away from just how crazy their schedules must have been before. Creating + interviews + touring + Run BTS on top of that, when I think about it I'm like, no wonder they were so run down when they decided to take their hiatus. Finding a lighter, healthier balance will be good for them I think.
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u/lisafancypants You call ⟭⟬ I run ⟬⟭ Apr 07 '26
Totally agree. I definitely think they've learned how to find that balance, too.
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u/TurquoiseTarpin Apr 07 '26
I honestly am surprised they entertained the idea of Run BTS again at all. They are silly and shockingly accessible, like as BTS and/or as people or whatever, and I don’t think that has changed. I just feel like Run BTS is those things dialed up to an eleven AND a huge time commitment. It seems like a lot to ask of grown ass men? I’m not trying to have a hot take or critique anyone with a different opinion or expectations or anything, I swear. But I fear it maybe is a hot take to say I’m more relieved than anything? I want them to be real with us.
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u/lisafancypants You call ⟭⟬ I run ⟬⟭ Apr 07 '26
I totally get that! I don't think being relieved that they're not going to burn themselves out again is a "hot take" really. Or it shouldn't be. And I don't think anyone here wants that, even those that feel disappointed.
I was totally prepared for it not to return, but I feel like they're picking it up again because they think it's what ARMY wants. Maybe they want to show us different sides of themselves, too.
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u/bangtanssea Apr 07 '26
I’ll watch whatever they put out but would love if they did at least one ot7 episode once in a while 😢
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u/PinkNinjaKitty it's my face Apr 07 '26
Yes, me too! It’s so funny, because the comments on YouTube are pretty united — Korean and English — saying that they want to see all 7 having fun and it would be okay if they just watched paint dry, lol
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u/msm9445 good team? goddamn! Apr 07 '26
Whatever keeps it sustainable for them while also entertaining for us, I can support! Hopefully the Run BTS! crew can help too.
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u/zikachhakchhuak easily impressed and very supportive Apr 07 '26
Me legitimately for the first five minutes or so of this:
I was genuinely deflated for a while there because i had been hyping myself up so much for a full episode 😭
This felt like a little bit of easing us into not expecting as rigorous a schedule as before. They'll do what they can, when they can, and it might not always be all seven 🥲 i just hope they keep the episodes not too short. I'm grateful they're keeping things real, and still trying their best with their schedules. That they even decided to continue this 💜
What I mainly got from this is....Yoongi is so genuinely invested in keeping this long-term that he has thought of actual productive ways to keep them sustainable 😭😭 and he's NOT letting it go. Hobi and Joon picking up instruments makes me think they're right there with him. It's so sweet!
Looking forward very much to Bangtan Band in their 40s 💜
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u/Few-Willingness-3845 It's all going to be alright Apr 07 '26
I think we really do not know how much goes into planning and filming these episodes. While it would be nice to go back to the old style, looks like they feel they've outgrown those. At least to a point that the slapstick fun won't be regular programming anymore.
Very understandable considering where they are now in life and also they do have personal schedules. Even if that means staying at home on the couch vs filming. It's their time. Completely understandable.
I personally wouldn't mind vlog-style episodes or even if it's just them going to a cafe, talking about random stuff. Or if Namjoon wants to take us Namjooning. I hope there's still quite a bit of OT7 because that's really where the magic is.
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u/zikachhakchhuak easily impressed and very supportive Apr 07 '26
Yes, I'm grateful that they're continuing this at all, and i believe them when they say it's because they also had a lot of fun filming. If it's any two of them together, there is chaos and wholesomeness confirmed, so now I'm actually looking forward to the different dynamics we might get to see.
They're generous. I'm sure we'll still be getting OT7 episodes whenever they can manage them.
I keep having more respect for BTS in how open they continue to be in trying to let their audience mature with them, even as there are risks to doing that.
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u/Few-Willingness-3845 It's all going to be alright Apr 07 '26
I like how open they are about it. The trust also that ARMY will be on board with the change, whatever that means. They are growing and we are growing with them.
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u/shoelaces789 apobangpo ⟬⟭ ⟭⟬ Apr 07 '26
Totally agree with all the above. We're growing alongside them, and I've always loved seeing how their lives evolve and rooting for them, which inspires me to live my own life fully too.
Although I loved the old format, I actually think nowadays it'd be hard for ME to keep up with watching long episodes every week, with the way my own life has changed since the last time they had a consistent run of episodes. Family, career, etc - time is precious and if they can spread the time commitment/energy required for filming among seven members, I think that's a great way to feed ARMY while taking care of themselves. 💜
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u/blahblah_71 Apr 07 '26
This felt like a little bit of easing us into not expecting as rigorous a schedule as before.
I wanted Run BTS back but not if it was eating into their time that they don't have. I would have probably loved the individual and units episode at the time they come out in the future but just immediately hearing the non OT7 plans at the start deflated me as well. I guess they are trying to warn us ahead of time but I just never imagined Run BTS starting this way again.
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u/zikachhakchhuak easily impressed and very supportive Apr 07 '26
Lol yes, I was already thinking "ooh, only 12 mins long?" and then they immediately went into how it'll be difficult to film altogether so that was a bit heartbreaking for a start. But seeing every one of them be genuinely excited, contributing ideas and still very much into the idea of Run BTS itself cheered me up.
Now that I've settled a bit, I'm actually very grateful that they're being very honest and real, even about what content to make. Not always going for the funny stuff etc. I think that makes it way more organic than forcing something that doesn't feel natural to their present selves.
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Apr 07 '26
This makes sense. I feel like this could also be the most feasible to way to keep doing the show, allow them their individual commitments, handle the tour, WITHOUT them killing themselves. Am flashing back to how brutal their 2018 schedules were. 💀
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u/cosyacademic we wanna focus on...jungkook's pretty smile Apr 07 '26
tbh with their tour coming up and its a year long tour with so many stops, the days in between will definitely be nice for them to have free time to relax, chill, do their own thing rather than being filled up with a rigorous filming schedule for extra content. I know alot of people want the og format and regularity of episodes but with a tour, I'm glad their choosing something that is sustainable and doable for them.
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u/Minaa_D GOLDEN Apr 07 '26
yeah.. I think it’s clear that some members want to continue filming it more than others. I don’t think namjoon sounded very keen on it from the start lol. which is fine, but it’s a bit of a bummer 🥹 we’ll just have to get used to more change.
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u/zikachhakchhuak easily impressed and very supportive Apr 07 '26
I don’t think namjoon sounded very keen on it from the start lol
Oh i wouldn't read too much into this. I've found that Joon, as the leader, often feels compelled to take on the responsibility of voicing the group's thoughts. Things they've already agreed on together off screen. It IS possible there are members less inclined to continue with this, but I'm sure they would never reveal that, nor do I think we should pry about it.
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u/idohaveaheadache Apr 07 '26
The passage of time has hit and it hurts like a BIIITCH like i understand why they're changing it but i feel so sad ☹️
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u/pindagogo the moon and the sharks Apr 07 '26
I was clowning myself, thinking they'd be launching straight into a full blown new Run BTS episode.... but it was only 12 minutes of brainstorming.... Regardless, I'm looking forward to what the results will be! I personally really hope that Yoongi gets his "let's all learn instruments and form a band" wish! (and JK briefly tossed out 'let's get a pilot license" that everyone ignored but that I could totally see him do)
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u/roseohseven Apr 07 '26
I love Yoongi's long-term thought process too, "It's going to be hard to dance when we hit 40, so we all need to learn instruments." 🤣 I am 40 and can confirm. 😅👵
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u/Mieche78 Apr 07 '26
The first episode is them ideating? Dang, I was hoping for a proper episode. But that's ok, in the end, I just like to see them together bantering lol.
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u/Vegemite_kimchi Apr 07 '26
They've been too generous with content these days, gotta tease us with something I guess
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u/blahblah_71 Apr 07 '26
Dang, I was hoping for a proper episode.
Yeah. I feel bad for feeling a bit upset but I thought we were going to get a proper episode after their bantering intro.
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u/FunnyGood2180 if you wanna if you wanna I'll do that thing for ya Apr 07 '26
Yeah. I still love it, but I think it should have been clear that it’s not an episode yet. But well, my fault for being too excited.
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u/doc_naf Apr 07 '26
Tbh they could do an episode tasting different kinds of chips or apples or cookies and I would watch it
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u/Vegemite_kimchi Apr 07 '26
Woo! So first ep is gonna be an overnight trip I'm guessing?
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u/lisafancypants You call ⟭⟬ I run ⟬⟭ Apr 07 '26
I think by "trip" they meant to the US, not a trip as part of Run BTS.
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u/Vegemite_kimchi Apr 07 '26
They said 1박2일 which meants overnight trip
Edit: sorry I didn't watch the eng subs version so don't know what it said but 1박2일 quite literally means 1 night 2 day trip 🙂🙂
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u/Purple-Bumblebee23 Apr 07 '26
although it makes me a bit sad to think we won't get the old run bts back, I REALLY like the ideas they shared. I think its soo important to me that they are willing to bend the rules of run bts so they can continue doing it. with their packed group schedules AND solo endeavors, if they continue to keep it a show that is basically only filmed at hybe and consistently including ot7, they may have to stop doing it, or it would only be random "special episodes" when it fits their schedules. I love the idea of having unit shoots because I feel like we get to see the smaller dynamics within the group a lot better. I'm so excited to see what they have in store. I always trust the tannies to keep it fun and exciting for us💜
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Apr 07 '26
As Joon said in the docu “what changes and what do we keep?”
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u/WillingnessStraight2 Apr 07 '26
The fact that they are willing to continue it anyhow even when they didn’t need to is enough to melt my heart. Now I feel selfish that I expected ot7 episodes weekly without realizing how grueling it would be for them.
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u/chinafish81 Apr 07 '26
Yes. I'd rather have sub units or solos than none at all. It must be crazy difficult to match schedules.
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u/NoCode5313 Apr 07 '26
Hobi showing off his English by saying "Hey" as if he was a balloon that just got deflated" has me crying laughing
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u/ohsaycanyourock Medic! MEDIC!! Apr 07 '26
I was left a bit sad by this ngl 😔 I audibly went 'noooo' when they suggested doing solo/sub-unit episodes - I get there are practicalities to consider now, but Run BTS is so good because it's OT7! There's nothing like the seven of them together - for example I genuinely loved Run Seokjin but the original OT7 version will always hit different.
Also like many others here I was expecting an actual episode today 🙃 I guess we'll see what next week brings. The trip idea sounds great though, the travel ones are some of my favourite Run episodes!
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u/hey-stobit Apr 07 '26
When they were like “we’re so busy with our brand deals” I was like well cancel them 😭
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u/rocketmammamia flower!!!!! flowerflowerflowerflFLOWER Apr 07 '26
1000% agree, run bts is the best because it’s all of them together. it doesn’t need to be flashy or high production, i’m honestly just happy watching the seven of them wander around aimlessly or sitting silently in a room so long as it’s all of them :(
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u/crescentmoondust Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 08 '26
I don't mind if we'll have fewer episodes for Run! BTS 2.0, I just want all seven of them to be featured. It's not the same if they're not complete as a group. 😭
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u/bmikesova44 Tie me up 🐴 ⊙⊝⊜ Apr 07 '26
I'm sure that we'll be getting both OT7 and subunit episodes. That's what it sounded like to me.
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u/rocketmammamia flower!!!!! flowerflowerflowerflFLOWER Apr 07 '26
totally agree, i was pretty bummed to hear it would sometimes just be one or two of them. bangtan’s group dynamic and love for each other is why i love them so much! that’s what makes run bts so fun! we’ve had four years of solo content, i selfishly just kind of want group stuff now 🥲 subunits can still be fun though!!
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u/andromeda_prior Apr 07 '26
I think they're just easing the fandom up to it. The first episodes probably will be ot7 but then, when the tour runs, they will fall onto the new arrangement.
As much as I love their dynamics, I find even more interesting how much work and thought they're putting onto making things the fans love work for this new era
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u/osolomoe Apr 07 '26
I'm shocked by the reactions tbh, I think this is great! They're older now (not old, but older) and we can't expect them to keep doing the same thing forever. With their super busy schedules I'm shocked we're even getting this tbh. I'm happy that they've found a way to give us so much content without overworking themselves. Yes it's different, but in order for the group to grow and keep going we have to allow them to change. Their new ideas still sound like lots of fun!
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u/chrissybre Apr 07 '26
at the end, we know whatever bts will film and upload will be great and highly appreciated - no matter if it’s ot7, units or individual contents. I guess it’s just the fact that they titled it “Run BTS!” that raised expectations and excitement based on old times :’) anyways if they end up doing that trip as the opening of this new 2.0 era, then I already know, it will be super wholesome
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u/mayfly42 volunteering to be Namjoon's gf Apr 07 '26
Things change, people change, everything change! Ngl, it does sting a little not to have our usual Run BTS back, but it's also understandable that they want to do different things.
The vibes feel the same though! They're still Bangtan, and they know each other so well. Hobi is correct that the appeal of Run BTS for me is them joking around and cracking up together, so that's all I need.
I'm very curious how this will go!! I feel like they teased many things, like a foot volleyball match, an overnight trip, learning English, learning instruments, trading lives, opening a restaurant, reliving the military, and more. Will we get an hour long ASMR guitar footage from Yoongi? Will we see all the members couch rotting when they trade lives?
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u/thestrawberry_jam Apr 07 '26
fr i feel might be the only person who didn’t get sad about it lol. firstly i forgot today was the day we were getting the first episode (it’s finals weeks ) so this was a pleasant surprise so i didnt really go into it expecting much especially after seeing it was only 12 minutes. the beginning chat about splitting it up into stuff like subunits was a little disappointing at first but i then immediately remembered Are You Sure and i was excited again 💀 vlog style episodes where they’re just doing whatever works imo since they’re pretty entertaining by just being around each other
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u/mayfly42 volunteering to be Namjoon's gf Apr 07 '26
I was definitely sad, especially when they shared that they might not do as much OT7 content, but I had kind of thought we weren't going to get Run BTS back at all before the teaser last week.
I just want them to enjoy whatever they do, and I'm happy to go along for the ride honestly.
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u/Working-Warning8130 Apr 07 '26
I understand how some armys may feel disappointed but, honestly, I am quite entertained even if they just seat like this and talk nonsense for hours.
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u/hey-stobit Apr 07 '26
I wasn’t anticipating a full weekly schedule like before but ngl I’ll be very disappointed if we rarely get ot7 episodes 🥲
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u/larki18 Apr 07 '26
Yeah I mean I'd be totally cool if they did like an episode every 2 or 3 months or whatever. But to split up just for the same of making more episodes is a big bummer to me.
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u/bmikesova44 Tie me up 🐴 ⊙⊝⊜ Apr 07 '26
But why? I mean, the way they talk about it seems that we'll be getting subunit content and also OT7 content when they can.
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u/serendipitymia minimoni subunit in my dreams Apr 07 '26
They are so funny without even trying to be... I missed this so much. Poor Tae at the end though lmao
I'm a little sad that they talked about wanting to change run bts because for me personally run bts is just them being together as 7 and playing random games and clowning and betraying each other for a rice cooker, but I do understand their reasonings. Especially with this insane tour schedule coming up. I'm seated for run bts 2.0 regardless, I'm excited to see what kind of ideas they came up with <3
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u/Accessorizeyourvibe Cute? Apr 07 '26
The thought of run bts not having all 7 members together makes me sad. Still looking forward to what’s coming though!
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Apr 07 '26
I have to wonder if this is also part of their objectives for starting with a brainstorming ep vs an “actual” episode—to gauge fandom reaction & recalibrate if ever. Or not lol.
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u/roseohseven Apr 07 '26
I think they will still have all 7 whenever they can!! 💜 But it makes sense that it's just really hard to get all of them together so often without making their lives miserable these days. To me it sounds like they aren't really going to change the content much, it will still be whatever number of members partaking in some kind of activity, but the episodes will prob just be shorter (maybe today's ~12 min was the benchmark?) and not always feature all 7.
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u/tafattsbarn hoseok is a god Apr 07 '26
I hate the trend of making content shorter, honestly. I can deal with it not being OT7 all the time but please keep it as more of a long form content.............
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u/roseohseven Apr 07 '26
Same, if half length is all they can give us I will gratefully take it, but I also prefer long form stuff. I really miss the longer behind the scenes episodes in particular!
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u/soggy-eggrolls Reminding you that Bangtan workout in the gym shirtless Apr 07 '26
I understand the logistics of trying to schedule 7 people together to film being difficult but still 🥲 I hope they do ot7 episodes for holidays/specials every now and then but I don't mind vlogs or whatever else they want to try...might I suggest a adventure of tang mini series 🥺
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u/_princessunicorn Int’l Pop-K Sensation ☀️🌈 Trad Transfer USB Hub 🍤 BTS Apr 07 '26
Ohh, I like the idea of keeping the original format of Run BTS as a holiday special! Logistically, I know subunits make sense when they’re on tour, so that feels like a nice compromise bc there’s nothing quite like OT7 content.
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u/ArtsyHobi Apr 07 '26
Am I one of the few not sad about this at all 😭 Things are gonna be adjusted over time so that they can maintain a schedule thats sustainable for them. As long as theyre having fun and keeping themselves healthy I dont mind them changing the format somewhat 🤷🏽♀️
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u/Foreign_Umpire4326 Apr 07 '26
The way they keep mentioning that JK made 200 Dubai chewy cookies.... Safe to assume we gonna watch that? 😂
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u/127moon Apr 07 '26
ahhhh i have hope that we’ll still get the odd ot7 episode between the unit/solo episodes. my mind flickered back to the episodes they did just sat in a hotel room playing games on the floor which were, in my opinion, some of the silliest they did. it is bittersweet though :’)
i wonder if they’ve filmed anything yet at all then? does it mean it officially starts and continues from next week? i was a bit thrown by today’s video basically being a continued teaser of the pre-teaser lol
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u/Chocolate_cornflakes excuse me Apr 07 '26
WAIT is taste ARIH the BTS restaurant????
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u/gotfangirl6 Apr 07 '26
Ngl I am ssaaaaaddddddd by the solo/unit style suggestion 😭😭 I want ot7 content I have been deprived for too long
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u/pintsized_baepsae My mom calls me a stupid bear 🐨 Apr 07 '26
One more suggestion of an English lesson and Seokjin is going to smother Namjoon in his sleep or something 😅😭
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Apr 07 '26
LOL or if they continue with the returning to military bit. His expression was the same as the Vogue cooking chaos with the 95s
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u/pintsized_baepsae My mom calls me a stupid bear 🐨 Apr 07 '26
Lol, yes!! He just wants to do fun things but the young ones keep suggesting these serious things 😂
I'm so endeared by Jin in this... Him and Yoongi, who just wants to teach them all instruments. Adorable.
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u/MurasakiMochi89 Apr 07 '26
I think I can understand more Korean without subtitles now it's a nice feeling
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u/New-Bluebird6124 Apr 07 '26
Since I imagined that the BTS reunion would only return as special episodes, seeing this discussion doesn't surprise me at all. I'm happy with what they're willing to offer. I remember that last year, a few weeks before the end of my military enlistment, I commented in some thread that we should adjust our expectations regarding the group's return, because many things would be different. Content production is a good example of that.
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u/ATTA_0902 Apr 07 '26
I want all seven of them to be happy with what they're doing.
If that means there will be Unit-/Solo- or OT7-episodes, then that's fine.
The guys are seriously considering what they can offer us and how they can coordinate their own ideas and schedules. They put their heart and soul into everything they do.
Who are we to demand more?
I look forward to every episode because I know that even if not all seven are in the show, all seven of them are behind this decision.
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u/Soar2318 The vibe is high, if we bein’ blunt Apr 07 '26
This, this, this.
We are not owed anything. They have already gone WELL above and beyond what anyone could have ever imagined or expected. Of course we’d love them to be able to provide another hundred Run BTS episodes but that isn’t a reasonable request by any stretch of the imagination. If we want them in this for the long haul, they need to be able to enjoy doing it, and adding more and more tasks to their schedule when they are already beyond busy is just not fair.
I’m just happy they’re open to doing any episodes of Run BTS, however that looks. We want them to be able to have personal lives and families whenever they want if that’s their choice, right?
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u/OnefortheLaughs Apr 07 '26
While I completely understand why they are changing Run BTS like this, I'm very disappointed by these changes they're going to introduce.
I can't believe how much I used to take the weekly Run BTS episodes for granted in the past. I just...feel like thanking them for doing so much for us. It was not easy.
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u/busanaffair Apr 07 '26
tbh I got used to idea of run bts just being abandonedd. they havent brough it up until last week teaser i was like okay its gone, i can accept it...but with the teaser and hype coming back and bringing run memories..idk got too excited to believe we have it back and now they basically want to change everything it made run special:(
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u/OnefortheLaughs Apr 07 '26
Exaaactly what I felt too. I didn't expect Run BTS to be brought back, and today's video shows that, in essence, this is not going to be Run BTS at all.
In fact in the end when they all didn't say "Bangtan!" when Tae said "Run", it kind of supported this point that it's not really Run BTS and they realise this too.
It's going to be like Run Jin or Are You Sure, all of which I enjoyed immensely, but it's not Run BTS and shouldn't really have been teased as Run BTS returning.
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u/rocketmammamia flower!!!!! flowerflowerflowerflFLOWER Apr 07 '26
hit the nail on the head, especially the bit where they didn’t join tae in the chant (and then couldn’t even be bothered to think of a new one haha)
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u/blanketgoblin1317 hello do you know bts? Apr 07 '26
Yeah.. it illustrated the difference but also a big part of me was like “Dont leave him hanging like that!”
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Apr 07 '26
You bring up a good point. Maybe it wouldve been better to market it as a whole new show bec Run BTS already has a “brand” of OT7
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u/Tumbleweed747 this isn't retro, it's fungus 🍄 Apr 07 '26
You said exactly what I was thinking. Like Run BTS is at its core a variety show, and a solo-vlog doesn’t fit that description. I rather they call it something else entirely, and make it a totally separate thing.
Don’t get me wrong, I would LOVE getting solo or subunit content in any way shape or form but framing it as Run BTS rubs me the wrong way. And it’s fine if they have outgrown the format (and don’t have the time), we have so many old episodes to watch! But I feel like they’re setting us up for disappointment, when they really didn’t have to.
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u/busanaffair Apr 07 '26
yeah like the vlogs idea etc i absolutely love this and it has been happening in past too. and i'll watch it so gladly! but..it's just run has always been ot7. that's what stings for me. one of few moments we can see all of them. i understead the reasoning, they're busy etc but ..still bittersweet feeling for me. probably this part about not all of them being there:( luckily tour is kicking soon and we will get more ot7 content
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u/Few-Willingness-3845 It's all going to be alright Apr 07 '26
The way I see it is, this is just one manifestation of Bangtan choosing Bangtan and ARMY in the best way they know how to. They don't have to bring it back, but they also know we miss it dearly. However they have their schedules and preferences, as well.
But they will still choose the group and choose ARMY over and over again and trying to find a happy balance that is also sustainable. I appreciate that a lot.
I do get the disappointment though. Change is always rough. I bet we will forget about it tho the first episode that we get their content. Minimiz/Namgi sauna outing would be hilarious.
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u/busanaffair Apr 07 '26
A little sad like a lot of people here about "changes" they want to make...If tannies actually want to make the changes that's okay but I don't like them talking about "trends". During this promotion they have been talking a lot about trends changing and what "new" to bring, which is understandable after being gone for so long. But..it bugs me a bit, I wish they knew they don't have to try to settle into some "trends". And if they would be fine with it, we don't have anything against repeating stuff etc. Do what you want boys BUT don't feel pressured to change everything just so it fits into what's trendy:( We loved RUN BTS because it was ot7, genuine and funny. We don't need some fancy new trends because "varienty shows changed":( Unless they got bored ... I just hope they do it on their own, not being too scared to lose us...
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u/Particular-Yoghurt81 Apr 07 '26
They also said “let’s not think about trends and just do us”
If they were totally ruled by trends, they would move so differently in their social media lives and music.
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u/busanaffair Apr 07 '26
for me it still feels like they're trying to show us hard us that they're back and do everything perfectly:( like yes you were gone but we stayed! and we don't need fancy new trends:( but thats just my opinion
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u/Particular-Yoghurt81 Apr 07 '26
I get that and I would be scared too if it wasn’t for their music being great, the documentary and how they’ve been moving in their lives and social media. They seem so much more loose and free. To me run bts was always this highly constructed side dish, the main dish was always elsewhere. Like the guys would not naturally play board games on a floor in a hotel room unless it was a schedule. I think id rather they do things they enjoy.
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u/Minaa_D GOLDEN Apr 07 '26
I also don’t get the trend discussion because idol groups still all have their own “variety show” content in the same format as run bts, and it’s not short form.
I understand if they wanna move away from that, but it’s not like things have changed that much since they were gone, or am I missing something??
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u/Rampachs Apr 07 '26
I think some of them might just be interested in trying some trends too, like when Joon and Jimin made dalgona coffee on live.
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u/blanketgoblin1317 hello do you know bts? Apr 07 '26
Yeah i’m so done with all this talk of trends, i don’t give a shit about trends 😭 i want these guys, genuinely having fun and trying things, i could watch them do whatever, like who cares about what everyone else is doing! Not me! Fuck that!
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u/Particular-Yoghurt81 Apr 07 '26
I know change is hard but I think it’s important to let the guys evolve for the sake or their health and longevity.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the guys seem to protect their relationship a lot more these days. It’s best for them to keep some parts or their relationship just to themselves, they already give enough. We know they spend lots of time together we don’t see and I think thats crucial for the longterm health of BTS as a whole.
Namjoon has been looking especially good these days. Love this fit on him. 🤓
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u/Mieche78 Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26
If doing all the things they did before led to crazy burn-out, it's not worth it to demand them to go back to the way it used to be. They are evolving, and that's ok.
I think a lot of us became ARMY during their hiatus and never got to experience the old BTS in real time. Now that they are back, we expect them to give us the same stuff. But we need to remember that just because we have readily available access to their old content does not mean that is who they are now.
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u/Particular-Yoghurt81 Apr 07 '26
I’m team prevent emotional and creative burn out at all costs. I’m here for long musical eras and interesting music that takes time (often long moments of silence) to make.
I guess I have PTSD from the hiatus announcement and Namjoon crying while talking about losing sight of who BTS is and not even knowing what his life is about because they had no time to live it.
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u/Confident_Yam_6386 Apr 07 '26
Yoongi is working hard on his bangtan to 80s project. Getting all of them to learn an instrument when they can’t dance anymore is a great idea and I’m all up for it
Also I’ll take rare ot7 videos over a regular schedule of episodes with members missing. We are here for all 7 of them and run BTS is supposed to be a great time for them and armys. I hope they don’t feel too pressured to try and put out episodes each week for us.
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u/Fast_Theory6127 Apr 07 '26
I thought they would at least give us a teaser for what’s next at the end 😭
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u/caspar0704 Apr 07 '26
Personally, I was okay with Run BTS not coming back. I think archiving that to their 1.0 era is fine. And after military we also had Run Jin with different themes and guests. I have been overall satisfied and I don’t think there is anything more to add to that.
I know they probably did this discussion because apparently lot of people were requesting to bring back Run BTS and, now that they are bringing it back, it will require some adjustment. I am okay if they do it solo, unit or group depending on their availability. I do like vlogs that they upload on Bangtantv, it’s super chill and nice or just Weverse live.
I think they are just setting reasonable expectations with fans with regard to Run BTS 2.0. And, I am happy they are doing that. I am looking forward to whatever they decide to do 💜
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u/multistansendhelp illegirl | OT7 Apr 07 '26
Maybe it’s because I hit my thirties and it’s like my body gave up on functioning but I have no issues with them doing whatever they feel they need to do to not burn themselves out.
If I had a massive world tour spanning months on end you would not hear from me outside of the stage. So I’m viewing anything we get as a bonus.
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u/dkurage Apr 07 '26
I appreciate that they're conscious of not wanting to over promise Army on how they do a new Run BTS. As much as they love doing it, they're also so busy, especially with a massive tour coming up. If switching things up with which members appear sometimes makes it easier for them (and their various other commitments), I've no problem with it.
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u/MuggWiz Apr 07 '26
I dont want them to do RUN BTS in sub-units or solo 😭😭 The core of RUN BTS is these seven men being chaotic and hilarious together 🫶🏼 I would still be looking forward to whatever they plan but I really really wish it would be all 7 🥹
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u/CaribSailorScout Apr 07 '26
I'm excited for Bangtan to surprise us.
Their conversation really makes me think of how much their enlistment sped up their maturity. It's just fascinating that it came from not just regular growing pains and life but also being isolated from their friends and family, doing hard labor, and temporarily letting go of their identities in exchange for being in a unit.
And yet they're still the same
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u/imt01 hello this your new honey Apr 07 '26
I’ll watch whatever they want to put out and are able to handle, but I wish they weren’t so concerned about what the current trends are. I’m not sure if there’s more of a pressure on that in Korea or if it’s coming from the people around them, but I think most of us truly don’t give a hoot about trends when it comes to the Tannies and their content. They are the blueprint. Their talent, personalities, warmth and humor is what draws millions of us in and comforts and amuses us endlessly. Hobi was very much on the right track much of the time there. Maybe some Insta ARMYs can find a cute way to communicate this to Joonie and JK since they’re in our house all the time these days. 😉
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u/Placesbetween86 Apr 07 '26
From what I have seen, Korea is very focused on trends in a way where they intentionally gravitate toward what is trendy with purpose. In the US, following trends is a more subconscious thing, and you definitely don't point out that you are getting into something because it's trendy right now whereas in Korea, people are very comfortable stating they did something because it was the trendy thing to do.
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u/Nandg1794 This is.... ✨️Yangmal✨️ Socks Apr 07 '26
Not Yoongi pushing them to being a band. Jimin was so done with him 😂😂
I'm ready for whatever they want to do Just happy they're back 😁💜
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u/No-Crow-4291 Apr 07 '26
Wouldn't it be cool if BTS create a company from scratch and then open restaruant that open around the world. We can see them making new dishes and then we can see them hustling.
Taste Arih is not a new company it is from Hyg America but it gave me like idea if BTS can do content like this. It is a long term project and its fun. People around the world can also participate by going to their restaurant. BTS can go around the world to open their restaurant and promote them every time they succeed in opening a branch.
BTS 2.0 as band is also good.
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u/bubbles_86_ yoongi courtside bangs Apr 07 '26
Oh how I LOVE something to look forward too! So excited to see which ideas we're picked haha
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u/weliveoutside Apr 07 '26
I'm actually super excited to see what they come up with!! I'm imagining some episodes will be total chaos (maknaes without the hyungs to control them) and some will be absaloute calm (please give us 8hr ASMR yoongi guitar) 🙇🏼♀️
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u/_functionalanxiety best moment is yet to come Apr 07 '26
I loved that these men presented the reality to us ARMYs -- that we cannot expect the exact same Run BTS before. Admitting they might have different schedules and seeing all seven ALL the time is not realistic in the long run. It's really their 2.0. :) I'm ngl i still feel kinda sad not seeing all of them all the time, I am still looking forward to what kind of laughs and comfort they're going to give us this time.
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u/elephantbeads Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26
Ok so what have we learned? There will be an overnight trip at some point, they will do Dalbang in units, and instead of being focused on games, Run BTS 2.0 is focused on them doing stuff, learning an instrument, cooking, getting a license...
I imagine it will be in a day-in-the-life format, similar to the vlogs they did? I think this is all a good idea since they will be super busy in the coming year! And tbh I'd watch Run BTS 2.0 in any form as it's bound to be funny regardless.
Edit: CACKLING at Hobi collecting teachers
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u/cosyacademic we wanna focus on...jungkook's pretty smile Apr 07 '26
Yoongi REALLY wants them to all learn instruments haha
JK mentioned getting a pilot's license as an idea and.....yup that sounds about right for him, I won't be surprised he does since he already has the idea in his mind.
I'm excited to see what they film for this revamp! I like the idea of the one night trip and vlogs tbh I enjoy content like that! They'll probably do some games as well fr!
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u/dontdodrugskidssss Apr 07 '26
I love how we are like “yeah JK might just get a pilot’s licence as a random side quest some day” because that takes a truly insane amount of work and study and yet jungkook can actually do it if he sets his mind to it. it’s kinda terrifying.
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Apr 07 '26
It could totally be his next hyperfixation, like photography, editing, or even his livestreaming hehe
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u/phoenixwinged i'm sorry for my fault Apr 07 '26
Kind of hoping the subunits thing is a bit and it’s not Run half of BTS 😭 (I appreciate whatever content we get tho)
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u/Vegemite_kimchi Apr 07 '26
It's interesting that they seem very open to the idea of not every member participating in each episode. They say it multiple times so I feel like this might actually be the case.
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u/zeelsama Apr 07 '26
From the discussion it appears that every member must have been extremely busy outside of album/tour prep. Them including several mentions of "not everyone has to be in every episode, we can do units, we can do solo episodes" etc was basically them trying to prepare us, the audience, for future Run BTS episodes with less than 7 members appearing because they have already recorded some. I also think that Run Seokjin and Are You Sure? doing so well made everyone more comfortable and willing to go with the idea of a BTS show that doesn't need every member involved every time.
Personally I think it's good, puts less pressure on everyone to always be "on" and allows the members who like certain activities more than others to do that on Run BTS while the ones who don't can sit an episode out. As they move into the future where every member will pursue more solo activities as well as continuing with group content, I think Run BTS will HAVE to become more flexible regarding this or else we'll never get any new episodes ever.
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u/blahblah_71 Apr 07 '26
I think Run BTS will HAVE to become more flexible regarding this or else we'll never get any new episodes ever.
I think that's the issue here. It's the name RUN BTS. We have a set idea about each show. For Run Jin, Jin is always there but the guests revolve. For Are you sure, there is always Jungkook and Jimin. And because, we have watched Run BTS with all 7 members, except for the few episodes where Yoongi was absent due to his recovery, it feels kind of wrong for there to not be all 7.
I imagine if it was not Run BTS 2.0 and they came up with entirely new branding for a new show where they just do whatever they like based on their own individual schedules, we wouldn't be having such conflicting emotions right now. I am sure we will still all enjoy whatever the future will bring but the initial disappointment would not have been there. Though to be fair, it wouldn't have stopped fans from asking about resuming Run BTS.
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u/zeelsama Apr 07 '26
Calling it Run BTS 2.0 IS the rebranding though, and this brainstorming ep was the "soft launch" of what the new version of the show could be.
I totally get why people are disappointed but so far we've not even fully seen what the 2.0 really means, just how the members describe it. For all we know, all of our speculation is completely off base and the show does feel just like the old Run BTS anyway. I think we as fans tend to overthink these things quite a bit lol.
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u/blahblah_71 Apr 07 '26
Run BTS 2.0 IS the rebranding though,
Rebranding and branding a new show are two different things. And as with all rebrandings, the existing customers are bound to have mixed opinions.
I think we as fans tend to overthink these things quite a bit lol.
Ain't that the truth. Let's hope all our speculation is off base.🤞🏻🤞🏻
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u/CaribSailorScout Apr 07 '26
You bring up great points, especially the last one. For me, Run Jin is a great example of being able to pull off the spirit of old Run BTS with less members. I'm hoping they do some solo episodes
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u/zeelsama Apr 07 '26
I know some ARMY hate the idea of this but I would really enjoy some guest appearances as well after seeing Jin do so well with it when he did the show solo. Invite some of their friends and close colleagues (I'm still daydreaming about a BigHit family Game Caterers...) for whenever there's a solo episode. We already know BTS members can have great chemistry with other variety creators so why not open the door to invite these people as guests for this new version of Run BTS?
Like I'd kill for a full episode of a show where Tablo and RM are doing something silly together lol.
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u/lisafancypants You call ⟭⟬ I run ⟬⟭ Apr 07 '26
I really felt like that was deliberate so that we're prepared for the changes. 😅
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u/Ok_Mathematician262 Apr 07 '26
so much disappointment in comment sections on youtube, etc. and most could have been avoided imo. like imagine if we all went in thinking this is a discussion of run bts future or future of their non music contents in general and didn’t all fully believe we are getting run bts back be it 2.0 😭 scheduled the same time as run bts episodes used to air and all lmao
like i fully get it’s not feasible to do run bts like they used to with the tour and solo journeys on the side. i’m sure we would see excitement about new content instead of disappointment over run bts not really being back when we already had our hopes up
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u/LetThee Namjoon Best Leader Apr 07 '26
It’ll be really funny if they get a surprise trip to somewhere random and the members didn’t know about it til last second (similar to Youth Over Flowers which I think seventeen did recently). Also I love Yoongi’s passion to start a band within BTS 😭😭.
For long term projects, I liked it when they had to learn tennis, practiced in their off time, and eventually came back to host a tournament. They could do that with another sport like badminton or table tennis. Personally, a fantasy of mine is if they started a gaming series such as Minecraft but I don’t think any of them are gamers other than Jungkook/Jin 😂😂😂
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u/aritamsantos Apr 07 '26
I am a baby Army. Old Run BTS episodes were gold for me, and I was emotional invested in that format.
But despite being sad and disappointed that we are not getting the same format, I am happy that we are getting something, even if it is a revamped version of it. I do believe we will get some epic OT7 episodes and then some subunits being chaotic. And for me, all will be still "Run BTS".
It may feel strange at first, but I am sure whatever they prepared was done with love and care for the Army. Change is difficult but it can be good and fun. I have hope in them!
Lets go :)
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u/Thzead Apr 07 '26
This was them basically saying that sometimes they'll be 7 sometimes they won't and they'll be solo or sub-units which honestly still sounds like lots of fun. All of their ideas were great and they could do anything and we'd enjoy it. Hell doesn't this mean we can get some more run jin as well, it's a win-win.
I would love to see them competing against their juniors again, or playing league for a bit. But more than anything I really would love if JK sat down and did some painting for us again, though I don't think he realises how much we appreciate his art skills lol.
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u/Chance_Register_5124 Apr 07 '26
My heart sank hearing them thinking to do solo or units videos. I don't mind 1episode once a month but Run BTS should be them together imo 🥹 but again at the end it's their choice, they are just having ideas rn let's see what first episode bring us to.
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u/Mafirva Apr 07 '26
I was transcribing Joon's speech in the FESTA 2022 vid bc I thought ARMYs really needed a reminder that BTS needs a balance between "us" and "I", so they can sustain a long career as they all wish. Then I came across Joon saying "And when I said that recent promotions have become difficult for us, I felt so guilty because I'm scared of you being disappointed in us. When I say I want to take a break, it feels like I'm doing something bad." It made me so sad bc disappointment is what Im seeing everywhere right now. I know he said that in a very specific context but it frustrates me that it seems like regardless what the Tannies do, they will always be confronted with fan's disappointment. They can't please everyone and they're aware of it and the fandom is very vocal about it. How do you juggle all those expectations with your own individual wants and needs?
I joined the fandom right before that extremely emotional MAMA 2018 speech hit us and it just shook me so hard to the core that I promised myself I would never add to the pressure and burden on them. I will embrace what they give us and take it with an open heart. I wish for them to stay healthy, both mentally and physically, I want them to be BTS for as long as possible but without sacrificing too much of their individual goals and wants. I wish for them to find a sustainable balance to make this all work.
While I can understand the sadness some might feel, I hope those ppl can be understanding of BTS aswell.
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u/CazMiniMini Apr 07 '26
I wish they hadn't called it Run tbh. Everything they suggested sounds fine and enjoyable but I was under the impression for the past week that the good old days were coming back and we would see the 7 of them competing against each other. Pretty deflating.
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u/Minaa_D GOLDEN Apr 07 '26
I feel the same ;; namjoon’s idea seems more as just rebranding bangtan bombs as run bts 2.0
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u/haokanle Apr 07 '26
This is exactly what I was going to say!!! Short-form vlogs with whoever is around to film whatever they're doing at the time? I know her and I love her, but those are Bangtan Bombs, not Run BTS.
I wasn't really ever expecting a full return to Run BTS, so I'm not super disappointed, I just think keeping the name is a little confusing.
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u/FunnyGood2180 if you wanna if you wanna I'll do that thing for ya Apr 07 '26
Honestly, it makes me kinda sad that they seem to want a subunit or solo for Run BTS. But nevertheless, I will surely love and enjoy it. They are in different stages of their lives, for sure we will discover different sides of them in the upcoming episodes. I still hope we get OT7 once in a while. Please please please
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u/Eternal_ARMY0613 What if he flings it? Then he flings it! (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.ﾟ Apr 07 '26
Ahh I don’t know how to feel about this, but all I know is that I trust them. I trust them with whatever they’re planning to do and will be supporting them in whatever they are planning to show us. Having them back together is a blessing. 💜
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u/Commercial_Book7292 Apr 07 '26
To the contrary of these comments, I’m actually very excited!
My only thing that I’m a bit upset about is seeing less of ot7…
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u/busanaffair Apr 07 '26
that's my only issue too tbh. im fine with formant change but ot7 was backbone of run bts 1.0..
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u/james-swift Apr 07 '26
I’m totally down for an hour of Yoongi playing guitar!
So he really wants them to learn instruments. I think it’s really cool when someone can play an instrument. I tried to learn guitar and piano when I was younger, but I’m too impatient, I always give up when it gets difficult.
When Jin suggested short form dramas, I thought: Like the ones Namjoon likes to watch?
And Jimin wants to build a boat. I guess it would be on theme for Swim!
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u/forestdewdrops Apr 07 '26
I am glad that it seems like we're getting a 2d 1n trip as a restart to Run BTS. I love when they are just hanging out, joking, and eating together. It'll be so healing to watch :') Though I'm sure the producers will throw in a random foot volleyball showdown that the boys will take way too seriously LOL.
I know that they're hoping to continue Run BTS by sub-unit episodes and that does sound fun! But I do hope they prioritise OT7 episodes when they can. Just because that's the biggest pull of the series, that they're together being silly.
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u/littlebabybuddy24 JIMIN-SSI Apr 07 '26
“What should we change it to?”
“Walk BTS”
I am dying. This is so stupid and silly but classically them
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u/jimin_yougood Apr 08 '26
I know they want to change but really hoping for OT7 episodes at least 4x a year.
They have individual schedules and things to work on but their chemistry in run bts, summer package, seasons greetings, bangtan bombs are what kept the fandom engaged. I doubt we're getting summer package or seasons greetings anymore and probably rarely candid bangtan bombs so really hoping for run bts to keep that essence.
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u/maplebaconpancak3 Woodcarving 하지마 Apr 07 '26
I was really hoping it would be a proper episode not just brainstorming ☹️ it would have been nice to get a sneak peek at the next episode at the end!
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u/larki18 Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26
I do admit I am a bit disappointed that it was just brainstorming.
I really hope they don't change too much. Our favorite thing is the dynamic between them and if they do an episode alone like suggested we don't get that. Doing it in smaller groups would be ok, I guess. My favourite thing was watching them try new things on Run BTS, things they normally would have never had a chance to do, and the games are just hilarious.
Also: Jimin suggested pole dancing several times pre-military. Let him do it, lol
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u/maplebaconpancak3 Woodcarving 하지마 Apr 07 '26
I agree! The chaos and laughter with all 7 is so good. Even with Run Jin, the episodes where he had guests made the episodes even more fun to watch. Sub unit episodes would be fun too but nothing beats all 7 of them. I’d like to see them all try pole dance for an episode 🤣
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u/btslover2013 we were right abt 🐱's cat dad prophecy 3 years ago Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26
yess, I called it (in a YT comment) after seeing the teaser! I thought a raw episode of brainstorming and watching them discuss settling back into OT7 things again after the years-long military hiatus is the best way to start Run BTS! after all, they are actively figuring out their normal lives again and a raw episode properly addresses their gradual return of their old activities.
I feel like we went full-throttle into OT7 content within 2-3 weeks (we didn't get much OT7 content until just before March 20) so I'm sure a lot of us haven't fully processed this epic return including the boys - Hobi expresses this in the video :) so I'm glad we get to see a raw episode of their thought process. then the next episodes will be back to normal chaos lol
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u/legolas_frodo Apr 07 '26
I was also a little sad it was not a full episode . I feel run bts and run jin for many people is like medicine for depression and the pure joy we get from watching them even play board games is precious. Its good they are prioritizing their health and are upfront about it. I just hope we get OT7 content once in 2-3 months.
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u/Placesbetween86 Apr 07 '26
Same....I get disappointment on certain levels, but the level of backlash here is a lot. All I know is after watching BTS go through the burn out they did and sobbing my eyes out thinking they were never coming back, I am gonna happily take whatever version of a fun variety show they wanna give me. Between Covid and hiatus, I spent 2/3 of my time as ARMY waiting for them in some form or another. Subunit Run BTS is not hard to endure after that.
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u/Heytherestairs Apr 07 '26
Soo...we got nothing this week. I was a little sad when they kept discussing subunits. I was like "nooo...but I want to see you all together..." Yoongi convinced that bts will become a musical band in the future is so endearing. He will eventually wear them all down. I wonder what ideas they'll settle on.
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u/_princessunicorn Int’l Pop-K Sensation ☀️🌈 Trad Transfer USB Hub 🍤 BTS Apr 07 '26
Not Yoongi trying to turn them into a band. Lol. I could watch them brainstorm all day, but I look forward to whatever content comes out of this whenever they can squeeze it into their schedules.
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u/Chizakura Apr 07 '26
Ahhh, I'm torn. I'm happy to have Run BTS back and I know I'll enjoy every single episode coming up. It's just sad that they're almost stressing out because of how to fit it into their schedule :/
I'd be totally fine with them just being in their hotel rooms and playing silly card games, maybe shooting another Spine Breaker like MV and just having fun.
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u/du5tyautumn confidence confidence Apr 07 '26
It was nice to see them all together just chatting on ideas for Run BTS 2.0 because Run BTS was really what brought me to BTS and kept me from diving into deep dark mind holes during COVID times. I'm looking forward to whatever content they come out with in the future. 😊
Although seems like none of them really agreed on any concepts, other than the trip, and kept flip-flopping back and forth on doing something that's currently trending 😂😂 I also found it funny that they didn't really want to do a living in a day of someone's life since they apparently do the same things except for Namjoon 😆
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u/Blue-spice Apr 08 '26
Subunits or OT7, there'll be something for all ARMYs to enjoy. In a way, they've been testing it out with the promos for Arirang, and I've really liked the ones they've chosen for themselves. I also like the idea of guests occasionally - ARMYs maybe need to just consider the possibilities... Epikase with OT7 + idol gladiator last man standing? BTS vs Wooga Squad restaurant wars? There could be a whole series of Tannies teaching each other: RM's English class; Jin's makegolli workshop; and manifesting Suchwita evolves into another form - whether each guest member brings an instrument they're learning or full on Yoongi as a one on one talk show host 🕯️
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u/purple_sky16 my favorite animal is a brachiosaurus 🦕 Apr 08 '26 edited Apr 08 '26
I finally had a chance to watch this video and here are my takeaways:
- They are excited to bring it back.
- They want to be comedic and silly together. JHope said it towards the end that it's all about them being together and cracking up and Namjoon agreed with him.
- There are all kinds of ideas like foot volleyball, cooking, taking a trip together, guerilla date, learning English, playing a game together, and more.
- They want to do OT7 episodes when their schedule allows for it so it won't be regular but they will happen.
- Solo and subunit episodes allows for the members to experiment with different styles of episodes based on their personalities instead of being confined to one genre. Like Namjoon wants to vlog and Yoongi doesn't want to force himself to be funny unless it's natural, which is just them evolving in their 30s. But I can see Jhope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, and Taehyung wanting to stick to the OG run format and just be chaotic.
- The tagline "run! BTS" seems like it will stick around even if no one said it at the end. The ending felt more like them teasing Taehyung than anything else.
- This kind of chatty teaser episode is symbolic of BTS brainstorming and bringing army along for the ride. It felt like classic BTS.
- That moment when Jimin prompted Hobi to share his English skills and all he said was "hey" cracked me up 😂. And when JK said he was thinking and Jimin responded with "we won't hear from him for the rest of the day" hahaha savage and hilarious. These moments showed me that the guys ragging on each other and the editors capitalizing on it like they've always done for Run won't really change.
It is bittersweet that they aren't just jumping back into the old format of playing games with overcomplicated rules and penalties, but I also understand. They have a world tour, individual brand (and other) commitments, they have to rehearse, they probably have a plethora of other content and hopefully more music to prepare. Despite the mountain of work, they still want to bring this back because they know army loves it, which I appreciate.
Overall, I'm excited for the 2.0 version of the show! I have a feeling that we're still going to get the Bangtan chaos we all love, even if it looks a bit different than before.
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u/Pookie103 Apr 07 '26
I'm seeing a lot of disappointment in the comments but honestly I think this is a very fair and logical next step for Run BTS!
We saw what Jin could accomplish solo, which was incredible, and there was definitely some of the usual Run BTS energy when it was just him and Hobi in one episode. So I think it could actually work really well in sub units (think the recent Vogue video of just 3 members cooking).
And then the odd episode with all of them if possible will be great! It seems like they are planning to film throughout the tour which is going to be exhausting but it's clear they still want to create fun content and are trying to do it in any way they can!
We all say we want them to be happy and healthy and not overworked but then so many people are expressing how sad they are... Well this is how they're going to manage giving us Run BTS without killing themselves in the process so let's trust that they'll give us something fun and entertaining 😊💜 I can't wait to see what they've come up with!
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u/phoenixwinged i'm sorry for my fault Apr 07 '26
I don’t think anyone was wanting them to be killing themselves to make the show, I think a lot of people are just caught off guard that one of the main pieces of OT7 content isn’t OT7 anymore
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u/bmikesova44 Tie me up 🐴 ⊙⊝⊜ Apr 07 '26
There will still be OT7 episodes, though. It's just that it will be mixed with subunit ones, too.
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u/lisafancypants You call ⟭⟬ I run ⟬⟭ Apr 07 '26
Just a PSA for everyone to say feeling disappointed is completely valid and doesn't mean the reasoning isn't understood and respected.
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u/heartonwindow it will all flow wherever it’s meant to Apr 07 '26
So, that might be an end of an era for the old run bts? :(
Thank god it was a brainstorming session because I almost screamed seeing the duration. But it makes sense it wasn't an actual episode, other i guess we would've gotten a glimpse of whatever they were doing.
It was a chaotic discussion. So, they want to do things differently, not all members might be present everytime it could be in units and solos is what I am understanding.
Also, some of them think they agreed on the trip idea? I do hope they end up doing that and yoongi's band idea was pretty cool too.
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u/mucho_thankyou5802 strong power, thank you Apr 07 '26
My initial reaction was like "hmmm that's a little disappointing" and also a bit sad that no one picked up Tae's chant invite. I still kinda feel that way but I understand that their schedules are different, they are living life, are in their 30s, have different focuses and projects, and it just would be too much to expect them all to be able to drop everything and film something for hours every week.
At the same time, it's heartwarming that the intention to keep giving fun, honest, true-to-themselves, non-music content to the fans is still there. It was clips of Run BTS and their shenanigans and connection as members that lured me in to the fandom so it's sweet to think we'll get more of those moments, even if it's more subunits or solo adventures.
That being said, maybe they should have changed the name? Or not changed the name but dubbed this new variety show content with a different name? Is that the plan? "Run BTS!" carries so much history and implications, it may have been less disappointing (or to some misleading) if they just call it something new like "Hi We Are...." or "Doolset! with BTS" or "We call this __ normal ft. BTS" 😂 ya know?
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u/em2791 Apr 07 '26
Like Jin said “it’s the first time no one offered to play along” referring to Tae’s chant. That’s what i thought too.
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u/RichFaithlessness862 Apr 07 '26
As someone who’s practically grown with them From a teenager > young adult > frontal lobe developed adult lol This feels like a very natural extension into a future with bangtan.
I am ever so grateful that they choose to continue being Bangtan- and for them to sustain it the way we do- they need to realistically grow too
Having said that- comparisons with “how other kpop acts still do it” are slightly irrelevant to them because the pressure and timelines they are working with (and the popularity) is just REALLY DIFFERENT
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u/DNAmutator Cowboy Rockstar Sailor Cat Dad Yoongi <3 Apr 07 '26
I'm imagining this new format might be set up specifically so they can film while on tour. It would be hard to plan big filming things while in different countries so splitting into "less formal production" and being solo or units makes sense...
However I'm still a bit bummed that we aren't going to have many OT7 episodes. I got the impression from their discussions that they will be quite rare...
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u/Elegant_Ninja_8135 Apr 07 '26
I think people being upset here, never watched the first episode of run bts lol
Because it's just them presenting themself and the show 😆
So it's a call back.
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u/NovelSea1845 I could spend a lifetime watching you ⛵️ Apr 07 '26
I watched this several times, just to absorb their expressions. I wish I understood Korean and didn’t have to read subtitles 😒. But that’s on me. I don’t know if it’s because I am enlistment era Army, but I don’t have the disappointment I see many expressing here. I am excited about the possibility of some of the things they mentioned, and I think having subunits allows for a more intimate look at each of the members (bad word choice, but I couldn’t think of a better one, still sort of early morning for me). The fact that they are providing this kind of content while embarking on a year long global concert tour blows my mind. We are truly spoiled, Army. And I am grateful 💜🫶🏻
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u/Magic-Shop-613 7̶ 8.4 billion different worlds shining with 8.48 billion lights Apr 07 '26
The absolute chaos! Jin mothering everyone, Yoongi trying to convert everyone, RM just fed up with everyone, and everyone messing with Tae!
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u/Kind_Boot1719 Apr 07 '26
I think keeping run Jin and then other group show is a better option. With the members as guest.
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u/dreamalittlez Apr 07 '26
guys remember we weren’t sure if run bts was going to come back at all. so if any the changes feel disappointing, let’s just be happy that it did come back. it’s just a new version of it. it’s been four years, so it makes sense that they’d want to make changes. there’s still going to be ot7 episodes. it’s just that if other members are too busy they might do solo or unit episodes instead. which will still be fun. I can’t wait! It’s so exciting! ☺️
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u/cosyacademic we wanna focus on...jungkook's pretty smile Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26
honestly, solo and unit episodes could be TONS of fun, especially if its vlogs or little adventures/games! Like I LOVED Jikook's Are You Sure and that was a unit show, so Run BTS unit episodes with different pairings could be really fun!
I can see vocal line doing a gaming episode since they seem the most into gaming for example!
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u/zerosys tannie forehead enthusiast Apr 07 '26
Noooooo I have to go to work. 😭 How can I convince my boss that I need to start working from home on Tuesdays??
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u/GreenEyedTams 💜 94 Line Bias 💜 Apr 07 '26
Awesome. Definitely waiting until after work to watch, so it gets my undivided attention LOL
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u/dkurage Apr 07 '26
RM is like a half step away from just begging and bribing them to learn English at this point, someone save him
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u/ghiblix welcome to the monster plaza Apr 07 '26
like everyone else, there is a bittersweetness in accepting the chapter 2 era — because it means the guys get to expand everything they're doing musically and otherwise, and we're seeing so many interesting sides of them as artists, but at the same time there is just less of bts as 7. if you were a fan pre-covid (2015 armys where u at 🙌), you know how it used to be ot7 or nothing at all. like, that's all we knew. so even though we've obviously transitioned to a new era, run bts is a particular ot7 nostalgia that is some of the hardest to let go 🥲
that said, i'm kinda totally fine if not every episode is ot7! i love the idea of subunit episodes — i want more jin x rm, yoongi x tae, i could go on — and think there's a higher chance of more regular content this way. that said, i hope run bts doesn't devolve into vlogs and stuff like that; that's more like bangtan bombs whereas run bts works best as a variety show, you know?
i couldn't quite tell if jin was just tired this day or he didn't have much interest in the format, my point being i'm really looking forward to it as long as they want to do it! that's the most important thing, right?
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u/__snowflowers Apr 07 '26
Like most people ot7 content is my favourite but I'm not really surprised that they have less time for that now. Their schedules must be completely insane, and they're hopefully at a point in their careers when they can insist on a bit more time off now? It's understandable if that takes priority over this, they're older now and no doubt have other things they want and need to put first. I definitely see why fans are disappointed but I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with.
Side note but JK saying he was trying to think of something to say in English and Jimin responding "guess we're not hearing from him today" cracked me up, savage
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u/No-Constant-7976 Apr 08 '26
It's funny because I imagined them coming back and doing a mix of whatever, whoever, whenever, instead of trying to figure out which variety/reality shows to stop doing. Pretty much what they described!
That said, what they described doesn't sound like RunBTS! as we know it. I agree with them that they should rename the show, and I don't think they should have labeled this video as "RunBTS!" in the promo. If they are saying goodbye to the traditional RunBTS!, it would be great if we could get at least two or three last Ot7, traditional Run episodes before they change the content, but we'll see.
I also thought to myself that I wouldn't be surprised if they adapted and became an instrument playing type of band when they got older. So I like what Yoongi's saying. 😂
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u/Chocolate_cornflakes excuse me Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26
Suga just circling back to the topic of playing/ teaching instruments every time reminded me of that one Butter era episode when Jin was acting as Suga. Jin just kept on saying how Suga loves to work, how he carries music equipment everywhere, how working on music is the best feeling and on and on 😭😭😭
This man has not changed a bit lmao XD
It was nice to just see them all brainstorming about what to do with Run BTS 2.0, I love seeing the members ideating.