Update May 18, 2023

The cut-off date has been extended to June 30, 2023, in the hope that more submissions will come my way. 

This is a current list of stories that have been accepted as of today

Original post

Welcome to my website, inspired by my book (released Feb 25, 2022) “Discovering BTS: an unexpected journey” 방탄소년단 발견 : 예기치 않은 여정 . The project began after Lynn, my Twitter friend and fellow IBIS, suggested that I write a book about BTS, ARMY and its diverse fan base (IBIS stands for Itty Bitty Inspiration Squad on Direct Messenger). And when the five other members joined the cause, well, that’s all the impetus I needed.

I first admitted my adoration in my blog, dated August 2019, Honesty is the Best Policy – I love BTS. That’s when I fell down the rabbit hole, never to be retrieved again. And while I’m proudly OT7 (loving them equally), Yoongi is now my long-term bias, followed by a number of wreckers, including Jimin and Hoseok.

The book centers on my personal journey and will explain how a) I went from mild intrigue. To b) attempting to learn their names and being able to identify them with various colors of hair. To c) being able to tell who was rapping/singing each part. To d) making long-lasting friends worldwide, studying the Korean language, and writing a book about seven talented and outstanding human beings who changed my life forever, and helped me cope during the Covid lock-down.

So what’s up with the title? It simply means that while we may start down one path in life, our journey often takes us stumbling upon roads with numerous unopened doors and unexpected adventures. That sure was the case for me.

And now that BTS is on hiatus, it’s even more important for you to share your stories. I’m still collecting them, and they’ll remain on the website. Who knows, maybe book two is in the future?

See if your story was included in the paperback/Ebook

Pleased to announce that my book is available in more places including Books Kinokuniya, and thanks to my dear friend CG, a signed copy was personally delivered into the hands of Jimin’s dad at Cafe Magnate, his restaurant in Busan. I’m thrilled beyond belief!

Please visit our sponsor, The Comfy Sweatshirt. Use special code “DiscoverBTS” Good for 15% off any of the pins & pin sets (so everything except the Fine Art & what’s already on sale).

Thank you Goodkindles for giving me the opportunity to showcase Discovering BTS: an unexpected journey, on your website on April 1 and August 3, 2022

And please welcome our latest co-sponsor Goldilocks81Shop. Check out her lovely BTS themed bracelets, anklets and earrings.