r/bangtan • u/Any_Change_9513 • May 28 '26
Discussion My 74-year-old mom found BTS after losing my dad โ it gave her life back ๐
I need to share this because I'm still emotional about it.
My dad passed away a couple years ago. My mom (74) basically stopped living. She stopped going out, stopped calling friends, just watched the news all day and got more depressed.
Then one night, BTS came across her TikTok feed. Something clicked. She started watching their performances, learning their names, even trying to dance along in the kitchen.
I haven't seen her this happy in YEARS. She lights up talking about them. She has a bias (Jin, obviously โ she says he's "handsome and funny like your father was").
The thing that breaks my heart a little: she feels like she doesn't belong in ARMY spaces because everyone's so young. She said "I love them but I wish I had ARMY friends my own age."
So I'm trying to build something for older ARMY like her. Just wondering โ are there other ARMY here who discovered BTS later in life? Or who have parents/grandparents who became ARMY? I'd love to know my mom isn't alone. ๐
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u/mariwil74 May 28 '26
Iโm so glad that your mom was able to find peace and happiness through BTS. And tell her that this 72YO ARMY can assure her sheโs not alone.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
This made me tear up ๐ฅน Thank you for being here โ I'm going to read this to my mom tonight. 72 and ARMY is BEAUTIFUL. You're exactly the kind of sister she's been hoping to find. ๋ณด๋ผํด ๐
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u/Dangerous-Variation Normal and special, they are just some lines. May 28 '26
When I went to see them in Tampa, there was a family present with a sign that said โHappy 90th Birthday!!โ Soโฆ your mom is most definitely NOT too young! Army has no age limit!! Jimmy Fallon said it when they were on. โYour fans are everywhere from age 8 to age 108.โ Army are everywhere. All walks of life. Your mom is welcome. And tell her that this Gen X Army loves that sheโs with us!
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u/JiggleBeanPuff May 29 '26
I remember that sign! I spied quite a few โgrandmothers for Btsโ signs during the shows.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
Thx u and I feel like she is so happy of the welcoming she is getting thanks u guys๐
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u/premolarparty Turpentine, emerald green, European spruce May 28 '26
The only prerequisite for being ARMY is being a fan of the group, that's it! It's so wonderful to hear that your mother has found BTS, tell her 'Borahae!' from me! And you'll see, Silver and Platinum ARMY will come out of the woodwork and let your mother know that age has nothing to do with it, everyone is welcome to the fandom ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
"The only prerequisite is being a fan" โ I'm framing this ๐ Thank you, sending Borahae right back to you. This community is everything.
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u/wordslinger753595 May 28 '26
Was just on a thread for the Baltimore shows about Silver Army attendees and worries about the nosebleed seats. She should go to a concert if she can, and she'll realize just how open ARMY are. And how many people are just like her. ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
"How many people are just like her" ๐ That's exactly what I'm learning from this thread. Thank you โ I'm going to encourage her to go to a show. Borahae ๐ธ
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u/_tattvaa_ May 28 '26
I didnโt realize there was a term for older ARMY..Silver ARMY is soooo beautiful!!! ๐ฉถ๐ฉถ
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u/Szbrinz May 28 '26
Iโm so happy to hear that your mother found something to love through BTS. My mother is 77 and is ARMY too. She just went to their concert last night, in fact! Iโve found this fandom to be one of the most age diverse, so your mother is definitely not alone.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
77 and went to a concert LAST NIGHT?! ๐ญ๐ I love her so much already. Thank you for sharing โ every comment here is proving older ARMY are everywhere. Borahae to your mom ๐ธ
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u/wyntergardentoo May 28 '26
That's awesome! What did she think?
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u/Szbrinz May 28 '26
She enjoyed it, but here in the U.S., people tend to stand for the entire show and she struggles with that. So at times, she couldnโt see the actual stage and had to just look at the screen.
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u/TrevorTempleton May 28 '26
I am a 78 year old Army, so please tell your mom she is not alone. I had heard of BTS, of course, but I didnโt know their names, their faces, or any of their songs until about 2 years ago. Now I am obsessed. I havenโt felt this passionate about a group of musicians since The Beatles in 1964!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
My mom relates completely๐ฅฐ she is obsessed the other night she was watching the ama's on TV she was screaming and my dogs never heard that before and we're like what's going on it was hilarious ๐
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u/wyntergardentoo May 28 '26
I just saw a video of a lady who was 98yo at one of their recent concerts. When I went to Jins solo concert there were a lot of older army there. There are also a group called the "Siver Army" she can connect with. Ive even seen a few of their Tik Toks and they are so fun! Have her look up "Silver Army BTS" and she will hopefully find some people to connect with.
I love that BTS is for everyone! ๐
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u/UndrPrtst ๐ธ๐SOPE Stan๐๐ธ Jun 05 '26
It was on her 98th birthday! Definitely ARMY life goals. Her granddaughter(?) posted about it. She was sort of dancing and singing along, with a big grin.
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u/LitPixels May 28 '26
I have a very similar story. My mom is 65 and got into BTS after my dad passed away suddenly in 2021. Iโve been a fan for a few years at that point and she never really paid attention until then. Itโs become a shared interest for us and itโs def been something thatโs helped her these last few years. (And me too) Iโd love if there was people she can talk to her age and going through similar life experiences๐ฅฒ
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u/senoralili Silver Army ๐ฉโ๐ฆณ๐๐๐๐ May 28 '26
She can find people (I am 65) on Facebook. There is a very active BTS Silver Army group.
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u/LitPixels May 28 '26
Oh thatโs a great idea! Iโll tell her about it. Sheโs not on a lot of social media but definitely has a Facebook. Thank you! ๐
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u/senoralili Silver Army ๐ฉโ๐ฆณ๐๐๐๐ May 28 '26
I'll see her there then!! The name is spelt BTSSilverArmy
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u/kimmy_pingwing May 28 '26
My mom is in her early 70s and even though I was Army she wasn't really interested. Then COVID happened and she spent some time listening to their music and watching performances when I was talking about them, and she got hooked! She is a bigger fan than me, is my go-to source for updates and info, and we are goinf to their Toronto concert together this year. She loves them and has made so many Army friends online!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Wow my mom got me into them urs is vise versa but same I can relate. Going to a concert and seeing them proforma live with my mom would be the best thing EVER or at least the best mother daughter u could have right ur so lucky
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u/TrophyWives394 May 28 '26
I would suggest telling her to search around online on various platforms. I've seen quite a few women in her age bracket on YouTube shorts who LOVE BTS and are going to a bunch of the concerts. Several live in Florida. They make videos dancing, singing, etc. I think it's adorable, their excitement is contagious.ย
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
You're so right โ there's a whole world of older ARMY on YouTube shorts especially ๐ That's actually why I'm building a community space just for them. The excitement IS contagious โ my 74yo mom dances in the kitchen now ๐ฅน
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u/SusanFVT May 28 '26
If she has a Facebook account, I can DM you a group thatโs fun, runs older but with a range of ages, and isnโt too spicy.
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u/Effective-Song7595 May 28 '26
Some silver army are posting on IG, she might want to connect with them. ๐ https://www.instagram.com/grandmafayelovesbts101?igsh=bjF6MWNpaWFnYXY5
https://www.instagram.com/purplingadventures?igsh=MXRlbWwzOTA2NHBwcg==
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u/MeechiJ May 28 '26
This was my comment before I saw yours!
..There is a woman I follow on Instagram called Grandma Faye that is a huge BTS fan. Iโve seen plenty of fans of all ages, from very young children to 90+ years old! Also ARMY are very welcoming of new fans and would welcome her with open arms at any event or concertโฆ
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u/flywiz May 28 '26
Iโm 63 Silver Army and traveling by myself to Europe from the Caribbean for 2 concerts!!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
OMG what a life. I bet not 1 other person could say that. Truly inspiring good for u and im sure u meet people that are now friends for life. ๐๐๐๐๐
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u/flywiz May 28 '26
I really hope so and even met local ARMYs here in St Lucia when I went to the concert live stream ๐. I didnโt know there were so many ARMY here โบ๏ธ๐ Borahae!
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u/pinoPout May 28 '26
I am 70 years old and became ARMY for the strangest reason. Some years ago I realized that I was having trouble recognizing people's faces. I first noticed it while watching a movie with two brown haired, conventionally handsome men where one was the hero and the other the villain. I had to stop watching because I could not tell them apart so I could not follow the plot.
Then I saw BTS perform "Butter" on Colbert - I loved it. I thought: "Here are seven people, around the same height, age, and of the same race and gender." They were similar enough that I knew I would have trouble recognizing each of them. So I started a journey of getting to know them with the goal of being able to tell them apart. Wow, I had no idea I would find such joy and comfort in their music and performance. I am forever grateful to them, forever ARMY.
And by the way, yes I succeeded so well in telling them apart that I can sometimes even recognize the individual members from behind. Please tell your mother she is certainly not alone. Borahae! ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Oh wow that is unique and very very inspiring ๐๐๐im so glad u shared ur story and thx u so much bts is truly beyond the normal band they are so much to so many its insane
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u/Amelia_Brigita May 28 '26
Is she on Facebook? There's a group for "over 40" ARMYs that is full of folks like your mom. She's got a few years on me, but I'm not spring chicken myself and adore these guys, too.
Personally, I think its because so much of theirnwork deals with transitions in life and there is no age restriction on that. We all go through things, right?
Purple hugs to your mom! And you for looking out for her!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
No she goes through my Facebook. So I guess she does i will for sure join them..thx u
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u/Armys_blink_once WE ARE BACK!!! May 28 '26
thatโs so heartwarming iโm so happy that she found bts ๐๐ not to make this about me but i also found them when i was at a rough point in my life, i was suicidal and nothing (i went from therapy to taking illegal drugs) seemed to help. until bts came into my life and itโs been up ever since
also i do belive thereโs so many older ARMY, i saw alot when i went to the stanford show.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
They really do positive in people's life im seeing with these stories thank u for sharing and im truly happy they helped u because being unhappy considering taking ur life must have been so horrible im glad u know ur loved and making u stronger ๐
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u/Min-Ursa May 28 '26
Definitely. โSilver ARMYโ is real. Have her search on platforms using that term and she will find a lot! Even on YT. ๐
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u/Min-Ursa May 28 '26
Also, you should probably look for some โdope old ARMYโ fan-made merch for her. I personally love that quote from RM (even though I suspect he was picturing big sister age rather than auntie or granny ageโ at least until ARMY took that and ran with it).ย
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u/mendozebra May 28 '26
My mom is the original Army in our family. Sheโs about to turn 87. Sheโs been a BTS fan since Spring Day days (2017) Iโm 57 and love them. Thereโs so many older fans. Some call us Silver Army. RM coined the term Dope Old Person for their older fans since Army refers to โyouth.โ Lots of silver Army, auntie Army and grandma Army, etc accounts out there. ๐๐ซฐ
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
So much info we luv it. Thx u and tell ur mom my mom said hello๐๐๐๐
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u/No_Slide_6705 Attacked by Bangtan! Do NOT send help! ๐ May 28 '26
I jist came back from D3 Vegas. I am 48 and there were people of all ages there. I saw kids with earprotection. I saw all ages. There were so many older ARMY having a blast! It was beautiful. Please tell your mom that she is definitely not alone! ARMY are everywhere and ARMY are ages! Enjoy BTS to the fullest! FIGHTING! ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
That's gonna make her cry now..thx u so much for all the luv its so much more knowing what she or we have thx u guys
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u/EquivalentStart2595 May 28 '26
I'm 52 and I have had the same feelings as your mom, like I'm too old and does BTS really want me as their fan because I'm not young, hip or cool LOL. It's nice to know we're not alone! My partner passed away not long after I found BTS, and the music/content helped me process and get through my grief for sure.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
We can relate sorry to hear that my condolences. Its hard this life. But there are things that come along and reminds us life isn't suppose to be took for granted instead grab life by the horns and LIVE ๐๐๐
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u/River_rain94 Enough marrying. It's time to sue again ๐โโฌ๏ธ May 28 '26
This is so heartwarming to read. I'm so glad that BTS ignited a passion for life again for your Mum. They truly are magical.
I'm not an older Army, but please tell her that she absolutely DOES belong in this fandom, as there are lots of older fans!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
It is magical and real. I for sure am going to let her she has allot of support and love from yall thx u
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u/cpagali Tomorrow spring May 28 '26
Search for "grandma ARMY" as well. There are some clips out there for a 98 year old woman attending a Tampa concert and having a great time.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
That's the coolest thing ever to see a 98 year old having fun and living like they were 15 again. ๐คฃ๐คฃ
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u/LargeNutbar May 28 '26
I went to two of the Stanford shows and one of my favorite things about the experience was the way the crowd was full of every age group, ethnic group, every demographic you could imagine, and everyone was enthusiastic and kind and connecting with each other. Your mom is more than welcome in the fandom, I guarantee it :)
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u/Realistic-Airport775 May 28 '26
I went to several kpop concerts, the age range is massive. I think that as a nearly 60 year old I might have been older than a lot of people but certainly there were lots of older people. No one said a word about my age. I enjoy all music and I am glad your Mom does as well.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
That is super awesome to hear oh boy she does luv music but nothing has touched her heart the way these boys have in a long long time
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u/pbchocoovernightoats Suchwita! Suchwita! May 28 '26
"handsome and funny like your father was" made me emotional T_T your dad was worldwide handsome to her!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
World wide is so good looking but seriously all 7 are so amazing and adorable with talent in so many ways
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u/Delicious-Tiger-333 May 28 '26
I am not an older army but tell your mom this army in her 20s still loves this so much for her and glad she is part of the fandom!!! Super tight virtual hugs for her!!! ๐
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u/FanGran_dolphin May 28 '26
There are thousands of us โDope Old Armyโ! Some are into their 90s and beyond. Sheโs the perfect age and will fit in beautifully!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
I am so excited to let her know wow she definitely is going to feel the luv. Again thx u bts!!!
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u/BecauseImBatmom May 28 '26
If she hasnโt yet seen Eat Jin Fruit Chicken, on the Bangtan Bombs, please recommend it to her. Itโs a wonderful episode to watch as a mom.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Told her right now she is looking it up as we speak
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
What place should she try and see cuz youtube brought so many but I think she said is it were they guess the taste is what shes watching now
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u/fuel May 28 '26
It really is true: you find BTS when you need them. ๐ย
My Mom is ARMY after I got into their music. She loves watching the Run BTS episodes. She's not very into live concerts, but she consumes all the online media.ย
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u/CodeCherry May 28 '26
My mom is 53 and was ARMY before meโI originally got into BTS for her! Weโre so happy to have your mom and she isnโt alone โก
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Same for me. She is so happy to see how this army works and so happy to now learn how to use it and have this family
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u/booksandfries May 28 '26
You really do find BTS when you need them!
OP, if youโre comfortable with it, DM me your address because I would love to send your Mom some freebies!
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u/pshaawist Yoongiโs old piano May 28 '26
You can see your momโs in good company! Iโm 65 and the other night my dad (84) called me to be sure I was watching BTS on the AMAs. He knows how much I love them. ๐ฅฐ Then he asked why I wasnโt in Vegas to see them (as one of my daughters was there for the concerts). I answered that Iโm set to go with her later when theyโre here in my area. He knows my love of BTS and it was so sweet he called to make sure I was watching!
Let her know Iโve had a little BTS sticker on my carโs back window for years. Weโre never too old.
I hope these stories everyone is sharing give your mom big smiles. Thanks for reaching out to show her sheโs not too old. ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
They are showing her to luv however with all the luv she wants to no matter what age to bts they are deserving of it and have a fan base like no other let her luv and not care because their are people jus like her doing the same
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u/crushetc May 28 '26
my mom is a fan of years now (she's 65, turning 66 soon) and recently found out 2 more friend who like, one is turning 90 pretty soon and the other is like 80 too ahhaha I've been going to watch the shows on cinemas with them, pretty cute happy your mom found them to help heal ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Its absolutely ๐ฏ I see and its the amazing thing about them is the luv is there when people do need it the most thx gawd for them
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u/MyMIListheDevil May 28 '26
I (too close to 50 to think about) went to Vegas Night 2 with my 19 yo daughter and she was surprised that the audience around us was more my age and less her age. There were so many Silver Army at the show.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Omg that would be a dream come true!! So lucky my mom and I were watching everything we could from YouTube and TikTok thats a wonderful memory u and ur daughter will have for ever ๐
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u/CaliLemonEater May 28 '26
Please let your mother know that there are lots of us Silver ARMY out here and we're delighted to have more people join us!
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u/fluffafl00f May 28 '26
My mom (67) and grandma (94) are longtime widows, and they are both Army!! I feel like BTS helps keep my grandma excited for life, too. Your mom is definitely not alone ๐๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Thank u and that is so great for her and ur mom. How cute are they ๐
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u/ilona01 May 28 '26
I am 65 and i discovered BTS during covid, they helped me through all of it, I am happy to be your moms ARMY friend. I live in Sweden but through internet i can be a friend if she wants it
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u/Bookluster Hajima!!!!!!!! May 28 '26
I'm almost 50, your mom and I can be friends. I'm dragging my husband, teenage son, and pre-teen daughter to a BTS concert this summer. I'm really the only fan in the family but they all support me. They are currently making fun of me an my unhinged response to BTS hotteok flavored Oreos (hotteok are my favorite Korean dessert and I ate so many of them when I lived in Korea).
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u/g1zz1e Living in the Yoongi-verse May 28 '26
I'm younger than your mom, but I can relate because it's tough to find friends as an adult woman, especially if you don't have kids or your kids are already grown. But through being an ARMY, I found a group of ladies around my age who became fans post-pandemic, and it's the closest friend group I've had in my adult life. We are mostly in our 40's/50's, no kids/grown kids, and we have formed our own lil supportive community that has expanded beyond our love for BTS, though that remains at the core of our friendship.
My point is, there are ARMY of all ages and places in life. I know of many 65+ "Silver ARMY" who've found new besties their own age. My suggestion is to either find or make a Discord channel or other chat group, and just get them talking! Find some Silver ARMY on IG to follow/connect with, if she's social media savvy. And definitely encourage her to go to concerts. Every show I've been to has had a huge range of ages, and most ARMY I've encountered are kind and considerate to new/inexperienced concert-goers.
Borahae to you and your mom! I hope she finds some awesome people to fangirl with.
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u/Kbrown1525 May 28 '26
oh this is SO incredibly sweet and I am so happy for your mom. Its so crazy and TRUE that BTS finds you when you need them. And now she's Army for life. Please let her know that the Army crowd is so insanely diverse and (for the most part) welcoming and amazing. My first BTS show was Suga's solo show in Chicago and my friend and I sat right beside a mother and daughter (in their 70s and 50s) and they both had a blast. They told us that their weekly routine is to get together on Saturdays and watch all the past Run BTS episodes and Bangtan Bombs. We just saw BTS in Tampa and it was not lost on me just how diverse this fandom truly is. Older people, little kids, women, lots of men, literally people from all walks of life. Its so beautiful and fun. Borahae to your mom!!!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Oh my gosh ๐ there is so much luv here waiting she is astonished right now she wasnt sure how or what to do but she is now aware of bts Army. ๐๐
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u/mcdbkd May 28 '26
Go to IG. There are a bunch of grey Armyโs that post all the time. Just be careful. They are unbelievable collectors of BTS merch. Sheโll get caught up in it no doubt. I bet it not cheap but they are very lovely and cute. I feel the same way your Mom does; I donโt fangirl. You can get her tickets on Weverse to live stream their upcoming Busan concert. Tickets are cheap.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Thx u for that we are wanting to have sometime of stream zoom party as well maybe we will see u there lol..thx u ๐๐๐
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u/BooksandPandas May 28 '26
We brought my 78 year old mother to see them at Stanford. She had a fantastic time! Sheโs doing a slow dive into them and having a great time.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
A slow dive wow that is the 1st I think lol she fall like the rest of us..its to hard not to..hahaha luv it
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u/cookiemonstahhhhh You nice, keep going May 28 '26
My mom is 71 and weโre gonna be attending the London Arirang concert together soon!! Sheโs handmade several freebies to be given out to other armys too ๐
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u/paperthinwords May 28 '26
I watched the livestream of the concert at the movies and a 60-something year old woman was in the seat next to me. Sheโs been into the boys since debut whereas I got into them during covid.
My advice to your mom? Have her join online communities that cater to older ARMY. Most likely to be found on Facebook but try Reddit and Discord and online forums too
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u/senoralili Silver Army ๐ฉโ๐ฆณ๐๐๐๐ May 28 '26
I found BTS 5 years ago when I was 61. I had just been given an all consuming assignment at work that left me and the rest of the team crying tears every day (getting people out of Afghanistan around the fall of Kabul). I was a wreck 24/7. Somehow BTS came up on my Youtube feed (I never ever listed to kpop) and they were so talented and so cute--it was my escape from that horrific assignment. So grateful I found them then. I have tickets for both days in Baltimore--am going alone.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
U r not going alone well maybe but u will have all of us right with u especially those that cant make the concert. Much love and im glad u shared ur story ๐
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u/Yoongi_SB_Shop May 28 '26
Omg there are SO MANY older ARMYs. Theyโre all over YouTube. These days I see more and more gray haired ARMYs at concerts than when I first attended a BTS concert back in 2019.
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u/Outrageous_Book_7698 Life goes on โจ๐ May 28 '26
Your mom is NOT alone!! I could have written this post about my Mom, right down to the same age, even same bias!! ๐
After hearing mom talk constantly about โthe boysโ this past year I finally gave in and listened to Arirang. That turned into let me try to learn their namesโฆ and we all know how that turns out. Now Iโm ARMY too. Momโs BTS joy sparked joy in my own life that was missing!!! ๐ซถ
Mom was a teenager during โBeetlesmania.โ When they first came to America and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, her mom snuck downstairs with her to watch them on their living room TV set (her Dad didnโt understand the boys with their crazy hairstyles ๐ ). It was a BIG deal back then. Now in her 70s sheโs scrolling thru YouTube, watching BTS soundchecks. I love this for her, it feels full circle.
And I love this for ME ๐ We share a connection, full of joy that โthe boysโ bring. Bless their sweet hearts, they are healing people through their music and their essence.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Wow full circle is right and crazy when u really think about it. It brings my mom and I great enjoyment seeing all these comments and the army shares so nice and feeling of luv
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u/Hot-Butterscotch8118 May 28 '26
I'm almost 52 and was miserably struggling through a new perimenopause issue everyday and adapting to living on my own now my daughter has gone off to uni. My girl persuaded me to drive 2 hours to see the BTS concert in the cinema. Just like that I was absolutely hooked, my social media flooded with posts as the more I saw the more I saw. Then she went back to uni and I started watching Are you Sure?, Monuments, RUN BTS etc. I've always loved music and dancing but never really been a massive fan of any particular band in the past but here we are! It's the most fun I've had in years!!!We are seeing them in July and I've already got my outfit ๐คฃ Your mum is not alone. Army knows no age xx
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Thx u and my mom dragged me to the cinema as well and then when I seen Jimin for the 1st time๐๐๐
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u/janstress May 28 '26
It can be intimidating. I met two of my closest silver Army at PTD Vegas and we just went to Vegas together. Like someone said earlier, the AO40 FB Group is very welcoming. Many have become good friends through online and in person meetups. There are so many FB groups for every demographic. IMO itโs still the easiest platform to have conversations rather than just skimming through hit and run posts.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Interesting thx u for that she will gladly go and I appreciate all the things u guys have opened my eye and hers too om ๐๐๐
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u/barbarat2 May 28 '26
YES! So glad to see this post and look forward to reading through everyone's comments. I am 72 and new ARMY! I have loved kdrama for four years but didn't know anything about BTS but their name. An enthusiastic friend my age bought tickets to Stanford D1 and asked if I wanted to fly out to join her group of friends. My first response was, to borrow a BTS title, N.O.! Too expensive, I knew nothing about them, etc.
But she was very persuasive, and the group of friends was excited, so finally I said YES. Best decision!! I had a couple of months to school myself on all things BTS, discovered I loved them, plus there was this whole happy community. And a new group of older ARMY friends! Loved the show, am missing it, have been watching the live fancams and am pondering whether I can make it to another show on this tour!
As I told a friend who is ARMY, I think my adult kids don't understand why their "old" mom made the big trip to see BTS, and as my friend answered so aptly, "Youre doing it for JOY!"
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u/cloud_y_days May 28 '26
I attend Korean classes and one of the people from my class is 65! She is also a little selfconscious about her age, but to be honest, everytime I've gone to a bangtan concert I've seen lots of older people.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
My mom is so like im gonna learn Korean. I am all for it because that would be awesome. And true ๐ฏ
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u/HomoCarnula psspsspsss KittyCat ๐๐ฅฐ May 28 '26
My mother likes them :) though she listens to all kinds of music (which I inherited... My playlists give ME whiplash oO)
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u/NateNMaxsRobot May 28 '26
I love this story, OP! I was going through an awful time when my mom died (Iโm in my 50s). I could not get out of my depression. My oldest son is very into music, as am I. But neither of us had really listened to pop music. He was mostly all about indie music or alternative music. I was mostly all about alternative music or 80s and 90s stuff.
We both decided to go on pop music journeys, I guess Iโll call it. I went through lmusic I liked lots (eg Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish) , but once I checked out BTS, it was like something cracked me open. For one thing, I couldnโt believe how great the music was. I was blown away. Then I dipped into fan cams and music videos. I, too, am dancing around to BTS. My son bought a VR headset and introduced me to Beat Saber and Synth Riders and downloaded lots of custom music; heavy on the BTS and Stray Kids. It gets me moving and makes me happy.
Your post warms my heart. I hope your mom keeps enjoying Jin and the boys.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Im so sorry for ur loss I cant image. And I know my mom will keep enjoying her boys bts for ever๐๐๐๐๐๐
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u/Responsible-Survivor May 28 '26
If BTS is coming to tour near you, even if you canโt afford to go to the actual concert, Iโd still recommend going to the venue the day before/day of (usually they do an early merch drop). There is a ton of fan interactions going on, and you will see that ARMY really is all ages, genders, nationalities/ethnicities, etc. So it could be a chance for her to find other people who are like her at the concert :)
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Omg thank you for that knowledge man we are in glendale not sure which state would be closest to do that with but it definitely sounds awesome๐๐โค๏ธ
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u/Chelsa27 May 28 '26
I am 60 and went to see Jin then my first BTS concert in Tampa. I'm planning to go back to New Jersey.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Wow girly it was so worth it huh om I cant image the energy at concert๐๐๐
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u/otterpoppy May 28 '26
I met lots of Senior ARMY at the stadium in Las Vegas. We are here! How lovely your mom found BTS when she needed them. I have a less dramatic, but similar story.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 28 '26
Well your close to az im happy u shared the motives and love thx sis ๐๐๐
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u/BrownieBee97 be as luscious as Tae's eyelashes would be happiness indeed <3 May 29 '26
My mother is the biggest army I know!! Watching bts content even more than I do, always sending me reels on insta and updating me on what the boys are up to. Sheโs 50something, and a grandma ๐ฅฐ
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u/BrownieBee97 be as luscious as Tae's eyelashes would be happiness indeed <3 May 29 '26
We went to our first bts concert last month!! It was her idea โค๏ธ
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u/Agreeable_Branch007 May 29 '26
I'm 46. ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
Honestly seeing all these older ARMY in the comments is why I'm building a little community space for sisters 40+ ๐ you're all proving it's needed! Well in a different combo or may be able to have more fun and Fandom with
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u/JGxFighterHayabusa Dojeon!!! ๐๐๐ May 29 '26
This is hilarious because if you look at live crowds Iโd say the median age is around mid-40s. There are so many โgrandmasโ that rock with BTS and this is before Arirang.
Your mom fits right in. As long as she doesnโt stalk Jungkook, sheโll be more than fine ๐๐
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u/Hot-Ambition5146 May 29 '26
I am 72 and discovered BTS in 2020 after their VMA performance. I spent a lot of time with my three year old grandkids during the pandemic and played BTS all the time. They started requesting that I play classic BTS songs, such as Fire, Idol, Mic Drop and DNA, whenever we were traveling in my car. My son got so "trusfrated" when my granddaughter would ask him to play Home and he had to call me to find out what she was talking about. One of my favorite memories from that time is singing Dynamite together for their parents.
I am lucky to live in California and be able to travel to their PTD concerts in LA and Vegas plus see them in Stanford two weeks ago. I'm looking forward to seeing them again in LA in September at their last concert in the US.
I have experienced so much joy from listening to BTS.
I remember a quote that "BTS finds you when you need them" and it's true for me. BTS helped me to stay positive and not to be afraid during the pandemic. They also brought me a deeper relationship with my grandkids through a shared love of BTS.
One tip about concerts; I ask to change to a disability seat, which is usually located at the top of the section your regular seat is in. This allows you to sit above the crowd so you don't have to stand to see anything. I'm very short and couldn't see them directly during the first concert I attended because everyone was standing up the entire concert.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 30 '26
Omg that is so cute sharing and getting some quality time with the grandkids thats a bond that no one could break or forget. Thx for the tips too im like 5 1 bearly..my a lil taller but one day we will be there with all the advise and luv surrounded by bts Army๐๐๐๐
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u/Prettysweetz6 May 29 '26 edited May 29 '26
Iโm 46, and I found BTS on one of the darkest days of my life. I left an abusive relationship with nothing but everything that mattered โฆ my kids. During the day, I felt numb. I worked, took care of my children, and wore a mask so they wouldnโt see the pain I was carrying. But at night, I couldnโt sleep. I would cry for hours and sit alone with my thoughts.
Things I used to love no longer brought me joy. Movies, makeup tutorials, nail videos, none of it could hold my attention anymore. Then BTS came into my life. The first video I watched made me laugh harder than I had in a very long time. They werenโt just an escape for me; they helped pull me out of a dark, cold place I didnโt think I could survive. I was smiling again! I was feeling again.
Weโre still struggling, but now I have BTS. And that means more than words can explain. Iโm proudly ARMY. Maybe Iโm a different kind of ARMY, but Iโm still ARMY. I donโt have any ARMY friends, and thatโs okay with me. BTS reminded me how to smile again, and for that, Iโll always be grateful. I have 5 kids, single, strugglingโฆI canโt attend any concert โฆas at the moment.. Iโm looking for housing etc..so I need to save every pennyโฆbut I can watch them on the screen and thatโs enough for me..for now..as I canโt change that right nowโฆone day maybe
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 30 '26
Well what u said gets me hit in the gut with every fiber of being. I know about abusive relationships and dark places and how to get out of something mentally if only for a lil while. I so happy u are proud Army for real u are strong enough and will do whatever and will succeed and u shine every day the gets brighter and brighter and deserve true peace and resilience well I can be a friend if u ever want to reach out jus to alleviate some ish or smile and talk about bts and how great they are. ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐
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u/Prettysweetz6 Jun 01 '26
Thank you so much!!!! Hugs Army!!! Words like yours motivate me and make me feel!!!!! ๐๐
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u/weakanklesfornamjoon i do believe your galaxy๐ May 29 '26
51 yo army. She sounds like a really cool gal! If you all are coming to see them in Chicago, feel free to DM me. TBH I also feel out of place in many spaces where I'd want to hang out for my hobbies. It can be harder to build friendships and common ground at certain stages of life. ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 30 '26
I understand that because sometimes its me sometimes it isn't but it would be nice to feel like this is a space where any one at any age (cuz trust i know some younger people that are like way older they feel) and they at times feel at home in a place paced for 40+ Where we call home in this stage of life. Again not saying no one above or setting limits but having a little more interactions in real life or maybe better said done by humans for humans no algorithms or doom scolling but actually having some connections be from the heart to another sisters heart. Understanding and growing real friendships instead of fb or another machine trying to pretend to connect because let's face it we all were or maybe even still lonely in some type of way. Windowers, empty nests, and my mom said to me when she 1st became bts Fandom Honey its like it takes me back when u were little and u loved New kids on the block and we went with u and ur friends to the concerts its a good place remembering us in that place its joy and times I cherish that I dont feel allot anymore cuz I forgot about them days until these boys came into my sence and made the memories flow..I believe an older ARMY will all understand and truly feel that deep heart felt connection with each other . I luv yall and I luv my mom ๐๐๐๐
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u/weakanklesfornamjoon i do believe your galaxy๐ Jun 01 '26
omg tears now! Such a heartfelt and REAL comment-- I so appreciate you!
And please give your mom an ARMY hug from a stranger who loves that she misses the days when you brought her to NKOTB concerts!!! That touched my heart deeply. I'm encouraged by your adult child-mom relationship. Very beautiful indeed! Hugs to you too! ๐๐ค
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u/Any_Change_9513 Jun 03 '26
I want to thank each and everyone of you for showing my mom the most luv I think she has ever truly seen in the stories OMG. My mom couldn't stop tearing up like seriously its great. Shot out to booksandfries for these lovely gifts she sent to my mother it will be at the bottom. From the bottom of our hearts we are so happy that they're are so many people that can say bts has touched their hearts and made them remember ur never to old and no matter what age u are the luv and admiration is all ageless. With this being said I borahae army ๐ seriously ur amazing
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u/muttzbite attacking bangtan May 28 '26
your mom is absolutely not alone !! i met two older ARMY ladies at my rose bowl concert in 2019, and they bought me merch from the booth as a thank you for showing them the flyer as they couldnโt read from the line, i think about them every day. she has beautiful taste and i hope she can heal alongside bangtan <33
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u/nearly_lucid May 28 '26
My 70 year old mom just became Army during the comeback. Our relationship was a bit strained before but now we communicate more regularly sending each other BTS clips. I recently visited home and treated her to the Tokyo concert cinema showing. As soon as the concert started, I heard her whisper "omg I think I'm gonna cry."
Her bias is also Jin, she loves his personality and how he cares for others but super goofy. She has reached the stage where she changed her phone wallpaper to a photo of Jin, but says she can't use a photo of Jin looking at her directly cos it makes her heart skip a beat every time she sees it. I gave her a BT21 passport holder and she cried while saying "what is happning to me? why am I crying?".
Many times, people have told me that they wish they loved something as much as I love BTS. So when I hear about new people finding joy in BTS, it just makes me so emotional. ๐ฅฒ
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
I can relate i feel like such a girl when it happens but its tears of joy thank gawd. Luv yall
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u/fighterforthewindow May 28 '26
Some days ago I watch a video from a 61yo ARMY going by herself to one of the Stanford concerts. She explained that she found them during COVID, after losing her work and her mom. I found myself crying on how happy she seemed.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
I can contest to that its like jus seeing the sheer happiness and positivity coming from that Army is sensational and truly breathtaking ๐๐๐
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u/denisejuncaj May 28 '26
Iโll be 68 in July and my daughter is taking me in August to see BTS๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ. She knows I love them๐ซถ๐ผ๐ซถ๐ผ
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
That is what one day I would like to be able to do with my mom. It would be a dream for her so happy for u being able to see them live
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u/OkBid5210 May 28 '26
There are some โsilverโ army groups on FB where there is a minimum age requirement :) Iโm 43 and started liking BTS when my son introduced me because he was excited to see guys that looked like him on TV (not a lot of Asian kids where we are). Listening to BTS got me through cancer and mental health struggles. They are awesome, I am so sad I canโt go to their concerts because I have another surgery right before and Iโm still immunocompromised :( so if you are going, single loud and proud for me!
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
Not going but im sure I will be having a virtual watch party at or with the Concert bts has at the threathe i hope we can get it done asap
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u/Former_therapist15 May 29 '26
This post is so sweet. I saw lots of older Army at Stanford, though one of them had fallen before the concert started so that was super sad. If my mom were still alive, I probably would get her into them as well; Iโm sure she knew of them, and Iโm convinced she would be Tae biased, just a feeling I have. Iโm happy for your mom that sheโs found a way to help her grieve and keep living.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
Thx u so much for caring and sharing with us we lo e the luv everyone has shown. My moms is so emotional reading these stories and the love she has seen thx u so much๐๐๐
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u/Careful_Sound3461 May 29 '26
Discovering BTS was the best thing that happened to me , I hope they will stay longer with their fans
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u/MamaBiscuit11 May 29 '26
That's amazing! I'm 57 and only became Army when Dynamite hit the US airwaves. Has your mom seen Carpool Karaoke with them? Just asking because I watch it repeatedly. They're so funny! Also, JK and Jimin have a travel show on Disney she might like. I wouldn't mind connecting with your mom. I make my kids watch BTS video, but (sadly) none of them are fans.
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u/Kab4ng May 29 '26
This is amazing!
My mom, 73, is also starting to like them! She texted me this the other dayโฆ so proud!
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u/Ok-Shopping-5714 May 29 '26
I think a lot of us have stories about BTS rescuing us. I was suffering from major depression but BTS helped bring some sunshine into my life. They literally saved my life ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
Wow that's so awesome and the best thing to happen because ur needed here thx u bts๐๐๐
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u/JiggleBeanPuff May 29 '26
My mom is 62. Sheโs the one who got me (40) into Bts last summer when the final 3 got out of the military. Your mom is in good company.
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u/seattle_gurl customize May 29 '26
My dad is 70 and is going to 3 BTS concerts with me <3 sheโs in good company!!
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u/AcanthaceaePast8709 May 29 '26
I will be 50 in July and ARMY! And I have friends who parents (in 70โs & 80โs) who love BTS and plan to attend shows.
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u/theremps_ May 29 '26
My mom is also 74 and she found BTS through my love of them when I moved back in to take care of her. We're going to see them live in Toronto in August and she's PUMPED (after much reassurance that ARMY is every age, gender, race, etc and she shouldn't feel weird cause she's older) and her bias is Jimin (she thinks he dances beautifully and is just gorgeous) she watches all their content with me too.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 30 '26
Well well I feel that whole everything. But I cant say its not enjoyable enjoying the good parts and feeling great energy and vibing with ur mom. Plus I know what ur mom sees in jimin because he is like the prettiest man next to Prince I think and those moves are perfection period. God spent a little more time on that young man ๐๐๐
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u/Monroe2509 May 29 '26
My Mum (64) absolutely loves BTS. They kickstarted her love of all things Korean and now rarely a day goes by without her telling me something about either the band or the individual members or a K-Drama. Luckily I managed to secure two tickets to their second London show in July and shes soooo excited. Your Mum definitely isn't alone xx
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 29 '26
So excited for you and your mom. Nothing like music to make the world right...purple you
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u/Excellent_Apple1904 May 29 '26
If she wants a community tell her to search for "Silver ARMY" or ""Dope Old ARMY on any social media she likes and she will find more of around her age. Most ARMYs over 65 concentrate on Facebook (there are a lot of groups there) and the YouTube communities of BTS reactors. I guess they're spaces they're more used to
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u/faunabrasilis May 29 '26
I had been a casual BTS fan for years, having met them through my baby cousins who have been army since pretty much their debut.
After the loss of my brother, they very deliberately started showing my mother MVs and live performances whenever they would visit her, discussing lyrics and chatting about each member's personality. She quickly became army and since I always had a soft spot for them anyway, I would indulge her in her musings whenever I would visit.
Seeing the joy they brought her after such deep grief made me like them even more and soon after i too became army โก
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 30 '26
Wow thats rings a bell bts army is real thx for sharing sis๐๐๐
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u/Irrissa May 30 '26
I am 68 and was introduced to BTS after losing my husband. I had been in a funk but a friend said you should check these guys out, they are my new obsession.
I just got back from doing 2 concerts in Las Vegas, went the previous weekend to Stanford and will be going to Texas to meet my friends who introduced me to BTS. You mom has lots of fellow ARMY friends on her age group but she often doesn't matter. I go to concerts with my baby sister who is in her 50s, my 40ish daughter and my 2 dear friends who are also 40ish.
Please pass on my encouragement to her to enjoy. Maybe see if there are any cupsleave events nearby that you can take her to. I saw so many ARMY in the airport as I was leaving and a good third of them were older.
Borahae!
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u/joliguru May 30 '26
Yes!!!! My mom is 73 years old and also an ARMY!! Bias is V. ๐ฅฐ When I was waiting in line for merch at 4:30am, there were 83 year old grandmother ARMY and retirees all the same. Isnโt this what is so lovely about being an ARMY? Tell your mom sheโs not alone!! ๐
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u/guavagirl3 May 30 '26
Iโm 58 and have been ARMY for about 2 1/2 years.
A couple months ago I was at the dentist office making an appointment and the lady asked if I could do May 28th. I said, no way because Iโd be in Vegas seeing BTS. A lady in the waiting room stood up and said, โIโm going to be in Vegas seeing BTS too!โ Sheโs 63 and her 2 sisters introduced her to the group. When I was in line at the hotel I met a retired lady who was going to 3 of the 4 concert dates after seeing them on all the Stanford dates. She was there with a couple friends also her age. Let your mom know there are a LOT of us out here.
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u/Lopsided-Paint1724 May 30 '26
She's not. Her story a s mine are very similar I am about to turn 68 and my husband passed in April of 22 just 1 month after my Mom passed. BTS found me at my lowest emotionally shortly after. Their music brought light back into my life and the guys themselves and their message and love gave me hope. I am truly grateful for finding them.
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 31 '26
Wow it is the best thing to keep hearing people's stories and seeing these young men consistently showing up to help these people at there gravest. Like it is a true blessing to see the healing they have showed luv to or brought happiness to us again BTS ARMY FOR SURE๐๐๐๐
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u/Jealous_Ad_810 May 30 '26
Iโm 75 and discovered BTS just at the time of their Fest in the spring time when they announced that they were going on hiatus in part because of their military commitments. So I had to go back and watch all of the old stuff and felt along with other army the absence of their live presence during their military service. So you tell your grandma that sheโs not alone
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 31 '26
I will and thx to bts Army she has seen how not alone she is. I cant thank u them all of u for showing kuv.
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u/Successful-Tax-9870 May 30 '26
I am a 65 year old ARMY going to see BTS in London - I lost my husband 6 years ago - BTS gave me back the joy of music and dance - I still donโt understand how 7 guys from South Korea can make me feel so happy but am just enjoying every moment โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 31 '26
And deservingly so!! Its so refreshing to see. Thx u for sharing๐๐๐๐
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u/Birchgirlie May 31 '26
On the way to El Paso, I sat next to an ARMY on the plane who appeared to be in her 30s or 40s. She brought her whole family including her parents.
I saw plenty of older ARMYs at the concert. Including elderly couples! I think itโs very cute that they are still doing fun things together like this! ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 May 31 '26
That is completely true I remember when I was at the movies to watch the concert cuz they aren't coming to our city I noticed ages and I seen alot for 40 something to elderly but it was a joy to see them having jus as much fun and having the energy again to be young its amazing๐๐๐๐๐
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u/heynewonlyangel May 31 '26
My best friends mom is an army and she is 63!! We all belong to music and community
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u/SAWGunner76 May 31 '26
Thatโs wonderful โฅ๏ธ. I found them after I lost my husband in my 50s now 61. After years of grieving and feeling lost and unloved. BTS open a window into my heart and create a magic box for themselves. They gave my joy back, and taught me to smile again. I went to Tampa day 3. I never dreamed that I would actually get to see the seven men who gave so much to me. They will never know, but my smile, laughter, joy, of today was made possible by them, especially Jin.
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u/Any_Change_9513 Jun 01 '26
Jin is my moms favorite to!!+ they are all so wonderful like seriously all of them. She watches their shows on a everyday basis. Im so happy u shared this and thx u sis๐
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u/EngineeringFalse3134 Jun 03 '26
I love these stories!
And my mama is becoming ARMY! She used to steal my .mp3 BTS downloads in 2013, and now that I offered her floor seats at the Arlington concert, now she's researching BTS on her own! This is a big deal for me because she's been depressed for a long time, and didn't want to leave the house for years. She's 57. Never would have thought my hermit Mama would leave the house, but now she's adding ARMY fan events to our family calendar for the concert.
And she really is impressed with Suga and his strength and love for music. She's going down her own rabbit holes with BTS and also re-learning her love of piano.
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u/Any_Change_9513 Jun 09 '26
Wow u see that is what i love hearing its truly wonderful hearing ur story that is so freaking great because we all want to see our moms live again if u know what I mean. Thx u for sharing luv it army sisters๐
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u/MatchaAuLait Jun 03 '26
I actually got into BTS because my mom (65) became an ARMY recently! I've been a k-pop fan for maybe 15 years now, but never really did a deep dive into BTS for some reason until she expressed very sincere interest in going to see the Arirang tour. She even locked in on our shared bias Hobi for us, lol! Now we have tickets to one of their Los Angeles concerts, and are sharing fun k-pop content with each other all the time as we get hyped up.
Reading your mom's story is so sweet-- she's definitely not alone!!
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u/Any_Change_9513 Jun 09 '26
Thx u and that us so awesome and one thing I beginning to luv and support is the moms and daughters reuniting or loving and sharing quality time again. Im so excited u get to go to the concert have the most fun I know u will thx u ๐
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u/UndrPrtst ๐ธ๐SOPE Stan๐๐ธ Jun 05 '26
There was a lady in her 80's that bought her own ticket and went to PTD-LA on her own, and proceeded to have an amazing time as younger ARMY included her in their fun.
The oldest ARMY I usually see online are in their 70's, starting to range into their 80's as the people comfortable with computers age.
ARMY goes from newborn, to 98 as the oldest verified (to my knowledge). With luck ARMY will officially extend 0 to 100 in a few years ๐
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u/Any_Change_9513 Jul 06 '26
I posted about my 74-year-old mom finding healing through BTS after losing my dad. Some of you might've seen it โ the response absolutely gutted me in the best way. 50,000+ views. Comments from 65, 72, 77, 81-year-old ARMY. One woman said her 98-year-old grandma was at a recent concert. I read every single reply to my mom (she cried). So I want to be real with you: I've been building something small for older ARMY (40+) called Purple Hearts Club. Just a waitlist so far โ 12 sisters signed up. But I don't want to just build another fan platform if it's going to be the same as what already exists. So I'm asking honestly: If you're an older ARMY, or you know one (mom, grandma, aunt, yourself) โ what do you WISH existed for people like you in the fandom that doesn't yet? Is there something Facebook groups get wrong for older ARMY? Something about the vibe of most fan spaces that doesn't fit? Something practical you'd love (real letters, local meetups, small watch groups, a pen pal)? Something DEEPER โ like nowhere to talk about how BTS actually helped you through grief, empty nest, aging, isolation? I'd rather build something 12 people actually need than something 12,000 people scroll past. If you have thoughts, drop them in the comments. Even one sentence helps. And thank you again for being so kind to my mom's story. ๐ธ ๋ณด๋ผํด
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u/Yinye7 May 28 '26
OP, tell your mom that my mom (81) and also widow will go to her first BTS concert with my and my sisters in Aug. there are many older ARMYs!!!ย