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Colin @koreamos.com · Aug 24

Hey, y'all, long time no see. School started again, and after a weekend at the orientation retreat just outside Seoul, I finally got home today and got to read RM’s new letter. The Weverse translation was pretty off, so I hope mine will bring you closer to what he meant.
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RM’s Letter from the City of Angels – KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jul 11

Hi y’all! I've just returned from a satisfying two-week journey around Korea. I’d like to share my reflection on Korea’s return to normalcy, the long-awaited BTS reunion, and to introduce you to some of my favorite Korean bands, beginning with ADOY.

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The Most Beautiful Sight in All the World – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 23

Here's my translation of SUGA's letter. He thought about stepping away from music for a time, distancing himself from the work that had long defined him. By writing about it in the past tense, he assures us that he no longer feels the need to withdraw—great news for ARMY
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The Long-awaited Letter From SUGA – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 13

Today’s RM’s letter, his first after discharge, may seem bubbly on the surface, but there’s a current of sadness flowing beneath. I hope you’ll read my analysis and translation to glimpse the state of mind he inhabits right now. What a sensitive poet and soul he is...  
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RM’s First Letter After the Discharge – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 9

incident, they’re pressured to lay low and stay out of the spotlight for a long time. Maybe BTS will be the first to say, “Forget that.” Here’s my thought on Maybe Happy Ending and translation of SUGA’s “People,” my favorite track from D-2. koreamos.com/maybe-happy-... koreamos.com/people/

Maybe Happy Ending – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 9

Every outlet uses the word “완전체 (wahn-juhn-che),” which means “a united whole” or “the entire team,” and there’s not a single mention of the SUGA incident. I think this should embolden BTS and Hybe. In Korea, celebrities are held to unreasonably high moral standard, and whenever there’s any sort of

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 9

Korea has done it again! The Korean musical “Maybe Happy Ending” won Tony Awards' Best Musical, and I couldn’t be happier. There’s even more good news: I’ve been following the BTS discharge updates in major Korean papers and TV networks, and all the photos and videos show the seven members together.

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 6

Hey, my friend! How have you been? I completely agree. The verses are so introspective, and the chorus is something I could listen to for hours. The melody and lyrics just stay with you; there’s so much to savor. Only a few days left until everyone is discharged! Have a great weekend!

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 6

I’m still floating after Lee’s victory in the Korean presidential election: koreamos.com/tastefully-y...
And here’s my translation of SUGA’s “Moonlight,” a reflective song where he questions everything from the past to the present: koreamos.com/moonlight/
Happy Friday, everyone! Cheers!

On Cloud Nine, Sleepy Village, and Tastefully Yours – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 3

for BTS and for Korea!

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 3

countdown to the presidential winner projection, the TV stations aired a montage of pivotal moments and the most influential figures in modern Korean history. Among them was RM, surrounded by his BTS bandmates, speaking at the United Nations. I captured the moment in a photo. What a beautiful moment

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 3

Rejoice, my ARMY friends! Lee Jae-myung (이재명) from the liberal Democratic Party has won the presidential election here in Korea! It is a win for progressives around the world and for BTS members, who will reunite in a few weeks! I'm happy beyond words, just ecstatic! By the way, during the

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 1

Here’s my translation of SUGA’s dreamy, pensive “Set Me Free." I’ve also been uploading chapters from my book, which is based on a true event from my life and may be published in Korea. You might find chapter 8 especially interesting. 
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Interlude: Set Me Free – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 1

Don’t provoke them; just let the storm pass.
We may not see SUGA for a while, but as BTS spends more time abroad, especially for concerts, he’ll be able to participate fully there, without backlash. Time will pass and, as always, BTS will overcome, as they always have. In the end, they’ll remain 7.

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 1

of life, as if they’ve never made a mistake themselves.
To answer your questions, they are all big BTS fans. My impression is that they don’t want to cause unnecessary ruckus, preferring to stay calm for now. But if SUGA were to take part in activities, things could flare up again. What can we do?

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Colin @koreamos.com · Jun 1

About my SUGA post, I’ve read your replies of concern, and I feel the same way. We all make mistakes. I’ve certainly had my share. When someone apologizes, as SUGA did, we need to accept and move forward. The “SUGA out” crowd frustrates me because they seem unwilling to acknowledge this simple truth

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 30

Hello! Yes, I’ve left Twitter. I can’t support Musk’s ideology or beliefs. He may be brilliant, but as I tell my students, brilliance alone isn’t worth a hill of beans without the empathy and kindness that make us truly human. Take care!

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 30

Y'all, thanks! Rather than replying individually, here's my collective update: we saw a huge turnout for early voting, which bodes well for the liberal Democratic Party. J-Hope, the son of Gwangju, the birthplace of Korean democracy, cast his vote on the very first day. You know who he voted for!

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 30

As ARMYs, we’ll need to stand behind SUGA in the storm that awaits him upon his discharge. To show my support, I’ll be posting my translations of SUGA’s songs for the next ten days, beginning with “So Far Away," and my post on the brewing storm.
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Friday Reflections: Our Beloved SUGA and the Coming Storm – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 28

Here are the rest of the songs—“Rebirth,” “Slow Dance,” and “Be Mine”—from Jimin’s MUSE album. Early voting for the presidential election begins tmrw. I really hope Lee Jae-myung from the liberal Democratic Party wins, just as expected. Wish us luck, my I-ARMY friends!
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Rebirth, Slow Dance, and Be Mine – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 27

The second song I’m uploading from Jimin’s MUSE is “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.” I also wrote about a new drama that just premiered on Netflix, Our Unwritten Seoul, & shared my thoughts on why you should give this compelling series a try.
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Smeraldo Garden Marching Band – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 26

Someone asked me to upload my translations of Jimin’s songs from his MUSE album, so today I began with “Closer Than This.” I’ve also uploaded the letter RM wrote to Jimin on his 20th birthday, along with a letter a student wrote to me.
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Closer Than This – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 25

It’s almost midnight here in Seoul, outside the window dark and hushed. Before I head to bed, let me share my analysis and translation of Jin’s “Nothing Without Your Love,” a song whose effervescent sound and heartfelt lyrics are reminiscent of his earlier song, “Moon.”
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Nothing Without Your Love – COLIN'S KOREAMOS

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 23

Thank you, and I agree with you. I’ve been listening to Echo all week, and this song has grown on me so much that it may have even overtaken With the Clouds as my favorite. I love the opening; what beautiful melody. And the way his voice moves from the lower register to emotionally high is superb!

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Colin @koreamos.com · May 23

Hey! It feels like a small blessing today, as several friends from the old platform have found their way to me again. How have you been? I imagine it’s turning chilly in your part of the world down south. It's hot and rainy in Seoul. I look forward to catching up and talking with you, my friend!

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