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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Sep 13

🩺 #BTS Namjoon donated a total of ₩200M [US$144K] to Asan Medical Center & Korea Univ. Medical Center for his 31st birthday, to support patients who are struggling financially & to spread the value of medical advancement & respect for life.

#RM #HealthForAll

An Asian man [RM of BTS] took a selfie in front of a mirror. He was wearing white tanktop. Hair blonde/grey-ish

RM stated, "I decided to sponsor this cause because I wanted to do something meaningful for my birthday. I hope this will be of some help, even if only in a small way, to patients who desperately need treatment but are struggling financially.

BTS's RM said, "I decided to donate in the hopes that it would provide a small but warm hope to patients," and added, "It's meaningful to be able to participate, even if only a little, in spreading the value of medical advancement and respect for life."

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Aug 17

Headcount: SEVEN

Ahhhh… My happiness 😊😊😊💜

#BTS

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Aug 14

“‘Everything happens for a reason’
‘God always gives us challenges according to our capacity’
…
If you keep casting good spells on yourself, you can internalize those words.”

#BTS Namjoon for Harper’s Bazaar Korea

#RM #RMxBottegaVeneta

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Aug 5

‘Perfect example’ as to why I wrote what I wrote in my reply tweet just last week

… over & over again, we’ve seen people citing #BTS name inappropriately for their own fame & benefit 🙅🏻‍♀️

This case again confirms how big & powerful BTS is today.
And #BTSARMY as a fandom.
Use our engagement wisely.

[공지] ‘방탄소년단의 마이클 잭슨 헌정 앨범 참여’ 관련 안내 (+ENG)

[Notice] Information regarding ‘BTS’s participation in the Michael Jackson tribute album’ (+ENG)

Hello,
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.
We would like to address recent media reports concerning BTS' alleged participation in a Michael Jackson tribute album.
BTS has neither visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland nor taken part in any recording sessions at the location for the mentioned project. The group is not involved in the tribute album in any capacity.
We are continuing to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of inaccurate information.
We express our sincere gratitude to fans for continuously showing support for BTS.
We remain fully committed to supporting the artists and their endeavors.
Thank you.

Q:
So when renowned producers or other artists tag the group or individual members in studio photos or something similar on their public accounts, we can’t hype or share those either? This would fall under the definition of your first bullet. Genuinely asking.

A:
In general, I won’t, unless Bangtan re/post themselves.

I’m cautious in hyping others working with Bangtan, especially when the work hasn’t been officially announced.
Posting on public accounts doesn’t necessarily means consent.

I respect those who are respectful.
E.g. see QT

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Jun 23

The Center - to open in September, will offer #MentalHealth care & therapy for young people with #autism

Yoongi helped create a new program called ‘MIND’ (Music, Interaction, Network, Diversity), which uses music to help children with autism develop social skills.

#BTS #SUGA

Together with Cheon, Suga helped create a new program called "MIND" (Music, Interaction, Network, Diversity), which uses music to help children with autism develop social skills. Kids in the program play instruments, sing, write lyrics and express their feelings through music.
Suga volunteered on weekends from March to this month, meeting children with autism and helping them with music activities. He played the guitar and taught kids to match rhythms, communicate and share their emotions through music.
Severance Hospital said the children showed clear improvements in expressing themselves and working with others as the
program progressed.
The Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center will expand the "MIND" program and create more music-based therapy options after it opens in September, hospital officials said.

Wide shot of a meeting room with wooden desks.
SUGA of BTS sat on the right side wearing medium brown suit

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Jun 23

“I am very grateful & happy that I was able to participate in the treatment process for children with autism spectrum disorder.”
#BTS Yoongi as he donated KRW5 billion [USD3.62 million] to Severance Hospital to build ‘Min Yoongi Treatment Center’ to support young people with #autism

#BTS #SUGA

Two Asian men [Left: SUGA of BTS and Director Geum Ki-chang of Yonsei Medical Center] holding a plaque in front of Severance Hospital purple banner

Suga, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, has donated 5 billion won ($3.62 million) to Severance Hospital in Seoul to help build a treatment center named after his real name, supporting children with autism.
Severance Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center" on Friday, according to hospital officials.
The new facility, set to open in September, will offer mental health care and therapy for young people with autism spectrum disorder. The center will provide language, psychological and behavioral therapy, and run programs that combine clinical treatment and research.
Suga has long supported mental health causes, according to the hospital.

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Jun 21

Welcome back, #BTS Yoongi!

Let’s look forward from here on, and as you said back then: Let’s “keep only good memories & good emotions in your heart as you face tomorrow.”

Let’s have our Sunday dates again 🥰
Love you lots and lots 💜

#SUGA

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Jun 19

📰 #BTS Namjoon visit to #ArtBasel on today’s @theartnewspaper.bsky.social [Fair edition]

P.S. Nam does owns a Roni Horn and several Lee Bae paintings, as per his previous Instagram posts

#RM

Screams could be heard throughout the fair's Unlimited section earlier this week as fans of the mega K-pop band BTS tried to catch a glimpse of group member RM on a visit to the ArtCube, a swanky lounge dedicated to digital art experiences on Samsung devices. RM has just completed his mandatory military service in South Korea, so devotees of the BTS boyband heart throb were especially happy to see the singer out and about at Art Basel. "We love him so much-he is so funny and so passionate about art!" said a pair of French fans determined to get RM's attention. The singer is a keen art collector and is thought to own works by Roni Horn, Joel Shapiro and Lee Bae-perhaps he went shopping after his warm welcome.

An Asian man [RMnof BTS] sitting on an artwork by Roni Horn at his home.
He was wearing khaki/olive suit & pants, and blue sneakers.
On Roni was also a laptop & a mouse

Two paintings by Korean artist Lee Bae next to each other. They belong to RM of BTS and were displayed at HYBE

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Jun 10

“I miss you desperately…
‘We are strong’. I know, I know, we are all strong. You guys & us - we [are] both strong, we made each other & we both brought each other to somewhere else, no one else ever been. I’ll never take that for granted.”
#BTS Namjoon

#RM

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Jun 3

🃏 Still cannot believe that I won 1 of the 100 limited edition, not-for-sale, numbered #TABLOxRM #StopTheRain Commemorative Card Deck😭

Thank you so much, Tablo! 🙇🏻‍♀️

🎉 Perfect to celebrate #BTS Namjoon’s end of 🪖 service, real soon!

#STR #RM #EpikHigh #sixtythree

A playing card deck on a white surface. The back of the cards says “Stop The Rain” and “Tablo X RM”

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · May 27

#BTS Namjoon thanked ARMY for winning Favorite K-Pop Artist at the #AMAs

Massive CONGRATULATIONS, Nam!

🥳🥳🥳

#RM #BTSonInstagram

“RM: Winner American Music Awards Favorite K-Pop Artist”

Screenshot from @/bts.bighit official on Instagram.
“Thank you for your love & support, #BTSARMY”

BTS RM added “감사합니다 @amas #ARMY”

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · May 23

#TXT Taehyun’s voice performing “Higher than Heaven” live… 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

▶️ youtu.be/02Ds8c1PYHU

#TOMORROW_X_TOGETHER

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · May 21

#BTS Jin & Tom Cruise = Mission: Jinpossible

P.S. Happy to see Jin conducted the interview in Korean and Tom Cruise answered in English [they were guided by great simultaneous interpreters].

▶️ youtu.be/zk7DO9hhd7I

#Seokjin #RunJin #MissionImpossible

An Asian man [Jin of BTS, left] sat next to a western man [Tom Cruise].
They were both moving their left arms across their chest, with their index finger pointing across their right shoulders.

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Apr 27

#TXT #LoveLanguage concept photos were taken at a renovated farmhouse Más Pepito in Empordà, Girona province, Spain.

Empordà is also known as the home of artist Salvador Dalí 🎨

📷 weverse.io/txt/media/3-...

📖 maspepito.com

📖 costabrava.org/en/blog/the-...

#TOMORROW_X_TOGETHER

Five Asian men [members of Tomorrow x Together TXT] sitting on a table at a backyard of a farmhouse

Exterior wall of a farmhouse built of red bricks. Two windows on top of each other, the top was shone by the sunlight

Top: Black-and-white photo of five Asian men [members of Tomorrow x Together TXT] standing around a pool, some were inside the pool.

On the horizon is an open field.

Bottom: A pool with some pool seats on the left and a tree behind them. On the horizon, the sun is setting

Top: An Asian man [Taehyun of Tomorrow x Together TXT] sitting on a table with an orange on his mouth. Drinks and food were served in front of him.
Behind him was a farmhouse built from stones.

Bottom: A farmhouse built from stones.

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Apr 26

“Are you just holding a bigger umbrella for the same ghosts to huddle under?”

“Not a fuckin’ diplomat” [Groin, RM]

These two sit on the same table - not holding an umbrella for non-sense and ‘ghosts’ anymore 🙅🏻‍♀️

Stop The Rain.

#BTS #Namjoon #RM #TABLOxRM #STR

A black paper with white text on the right, BW image on the left

Dear ____
How are things over there? I know, I know.
It's been hell, right?
You thought that if you worked hard enough, If you became something, if you finally got people to say your name, then the past would loosen its grip.
But I wonder-are you just holding a bigger umbrella for the same ghosts to huddle under?
It won't be easy, but tonight. I'm tryna stop the rain.

TABLO X RM

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Apr 26

🎶 Tablo said “Stop The Rain” feels like reading his & #BTS Namjoon’s personal journals.

It took him a while to release it as he wasn’t sure if Nam would be OK or not.
Only after Nam said OK a few months ago, Tablo feels comfortable to go ahead with it.

Respectful and considerate

#RM #TABLOxRM

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Apr 24

OMG! 😱

TABLO X #BTS Namjoon
“Stop The Rain”

🗓️ Fri., 2.05.2025
🕕 06h00 CEST/13h00 KST

#RM #TABLOxRM #STR

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Apr 22

Woah. Last posted 24 days ago? Ufff…

Well, back home 2.0 ✅
Surgery 2.0 ✅
Stitches removed ✅

Recovering for now
Napping most of the day 😴
Surgery 3.0 in June/July

Realized I had this long catheter inserted into my vein (saved me from multiple needle sticks) and it was PURPLE 💜

Very Bangtan!

A purple catheter [peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC line] on a sterile green sheet.

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Sari Setiogi @setiogi.bsky.social · Mar 29

#BTS Namjoon changed his IG profile pic into a Snorlax, a Pokémon.

Snorlax eats constantly, apart from when it’s asleep.
Its immune system prevents it from being poisoned.

P.S. Pokémon TCG Pocket launched a new booster pack on Thursday

📖 www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/s...

#RM