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@taekooktimeline2020
2020:
Taekook is LOUD! Both are spotted wearing rings on their left ring finger, which they did not do before. Jk is also now spotted wearing 2 of the 5 matching rings Tae has worn for quite some time. Tae actively responds to Weverse posts that feature Jungkook in some way. They finally got a vlive and seleca. The last official seleca was in 2017. It appears things are shifting, and again, they don’t seem to care about cameras as much.
Click here to see rings section
January 5, 2020:
GDA-
Jk shows Tae the ILY sign.
Walking up to receive an award:
(Timestamp 8:20)
(Slide 2 for ILY sign)
Also on January 5, 2020:
GDA continuation with back hugging-
Fondness:
Jk even ran to catch up to Tae.
(Timestamp 8:08)
Jk also sings to Tae Hotel del Luna’s OST “remember me”
Try watching videos on V LIVE!
Just a cute final photo showing Tae being endeared by Jk:
January 15, 2020:
Iconic mention: drunk Tae and sober Jk flirted on Weverse.
During this public banter between them Jk suggested singing a song and Taehyung encouraged him. Jk covered a song called “that probably is” by 1989. The lyrics of this song are related to Tae’s “Sweet Night” which was released 2 months later meaning that it was already in the works or even finished by this time. Jungkook must have known about the song and chose to sing in the perspective of the other person, the person who Tae belatedly realized he was deeply in love with. This would be about their story back in late 2016 and early 2017, when they had ups & downs.
Concluding that what they had was love
This would fit Tae distancing himself in August 2016, reasoning that dating in a serious way would be a big risk.
In Sweet Night, Tae later hoped the door for a serious relationship was still open. Jk lets us know that it was.
Again, hinting at Tae having been the one that initially prevented their relationship from developing. We must remember this would be them referencing the past. According to us, they had been stable for years at this point in 2020, ever since committing in March 2017.
It's not the first time that Jk has released a cover that is linked to a song Tae released around the same time (“Last Scene” by Jk was linked to “Scenery” by Tae, both released at the start of 2019, talking about a dreaded goodbye in fear of army’s abandonment). While “that probably is” wasn’t written by Jk, it completely compliments “Sweet Night” and their theorized past. (see song interpretation sectiom for Sweet Night’s analysis)
Jk’s cover:
Click HERE for Sweet Night’s interpretation
January 23, 2020-
Taekook met Pengsoo at GDA. This bangtan bomb was shared on 1/23 (123 theory/another rumored anniversary date by some taekookers). This Bangtan Bomb could’ve been shared any day but it’s interesting it was posted on this day.
Besides the Bangtan Bomb being released on 1/23, showing taekook with Pengsoo, BH also tweeted out these photos. Keep in mind, while the photos were taken while BTS were in Korea, BTS were in Los Angeles at the time the tweet was posted, due to their American promotions and filming for On and Black Swan. Note that the date it was uploaded was 1/23 and the time it was posted was 12:30am Los Angeles time (again, 123 theory).
https://twitter.com/bts_bighit/status/1220262413770969088?s=21
January 26, 2020
Grammys take place (again, another rumored anniversary date). They are very touchy, and people question if they are dating. Jk is not in the center like he normally is for pictures. He breaks the group pose to stand by Tae. Both are wearing similar outfits (rumored to be what Korean couples do for their anniversary). Both wear a ring on their left ring finger on this date (on the red carpet and during their performance - see ring section at the top of 2020 for ring photos - or click here). (see Taekookilicious “Taekook being touchy and clingy // taekook moments at grammys 2020”)
Group photo - you can see Jk’s arm around Tae.
photos of taekook at the Grammys:
When the members started to walk away, Tae and Jk stayed in place for a few seconds.
close up -
more photos -
performance outfits -
Locals ask if they’re dating:
Taekook Behind the scenes at the Grammys:
(see https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7CD9TIntI/?igshid=1bs4ffiwl72zv)
January 27, 2020:
Tae pulls Jk out of his chair and they dance to chicken noodle soup together, along with Jimin and Hobi:
Jk flashes the ILY sign to Tae.
(timestamp 2:26; final photo from taekook_rainbow insta)
Also on January 27, 2020 (filmed) -
when BTS is with Lauv to promote his new song “Who” featuring Jk and Jm, Tae has his arm around Jk:
(Screenshot taekook_rainbow insta)
See Lauv Twitter announcement: https://twitter.com/lauvsongs/status/1235932301747515398?s=21
January 28, 2020-
BTS appear on James Corden. Jk is touchy to Tae
(Timestamp 3:00)
January 29, 2020-
Tae sings Jk’s Euphoria on Vlive
Note Tae’s face in the below photo when he said he’ll sing euphoria (similar to the smile he made after taking Jk’s photo in the 5th Muster dvd); afterwards he said it’s a song meant for jk and did a few dance moves to singularity)
(flashback - his same smirk when he took the photo of Jk) -
Try watching videos on V LIVE!
January/February 2020–
well respected body language analyzer Umentory compiles 2 videos, and had his students, plus himself, analyze footage independently of each other (discluding concerts or things considered fan service). All confirm independently Taekook are a couple. Highly recommend viewing.
Note - The English subtitles aren’t the best on his direct channel. Peachlesslyyy did a great job adding more cohesive subtitles and they may be viewed at the following links:
Part 1 -
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February 1-2, 2020-
(Black swan making)- Filmed in February, Jk is a koala to Tae in the Black Swan behind the scenes
Close ups-
In the last 2 images, Jk can be seen eyeballing Tae’s chest, then covering it with his arms. Note that Joon also has a low cut, see through shirt.
(Timestamp 7:06)
February 2020- (filmed) -
behind the scenes for On mv:
(Timestamp 5:19)
February 8, 2020 (filmed)-
Tae and Jk dance together during Jimmy Fallon
Above video is a close up of Taekook dancing.
Or for original from Jimmy Fallon:
Instagram version:
Another photo from jimmy fallon:
February 13, 2020 (filmed) -
Tae watches a recording of Jk. They filmed these clips as part of their collaborative art exhibition and the viewer chose the member they wanted to listen to. It’s said he screenshots at one point because his top bar is made visible - which is a characteristic from his phone model:
(Timestamp 0:52)
Mid Feb 2020
BTS film Run episodes 116-117. This is supposedly around the time TK were not close but there is no discord or displays of being uncomfortable when around each other. They hug, sing together, sit closely, share hand gestures, etc, in both episodes.
While waiting for members to get ready, Jk starts playing with slime and Tae takes an interest in this, first watching attentively and then joining him.
(Timestamp 3:26-3:40)
At the start of the first mission, as staff gives instructions, you can see that Taekook begin to really enjoy their play. Tae looks on to Jk while chatting and smiling, then mimics him by energetically molding the slime.
Taekook continue to appear to be in their own little world. As the members express concerns about the difficulty of the first mission, Tae shifts closer to Jk. Both are smiling and not paying attention to the instructions.
(Timestamp 4:53-5:10)
Close up:
https://twitter.com/taekookfolder/status/1328673466510434306?s=21
Even closer -
Tae shifts closer -
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxbSrFIuEZ/?igshid=1xm5uljt23w09
Translation of the final two photos caption (this episode was released in Nov, after the new contract had begun):
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxeRIrJasZ/?igshid=czxwx7hgnt9v
or
https://twitter.com/varietykv/status/1329399821980078081?s=21
Another person confirming the translation:
https://twitter.com/koosmostae/status/1329397440643018752?s=21
Meanwhile, the rest process what they’ve been told and get mentally prepared.
Then, when it’s time to get into action, Jungkook demonstrates that he was in fact clueless about the rules, not finding out they were required to pose differently until after the first try.
During a practice round, the members act out “Run BTS”. As the members tease Jin and Hobi for enacting the same pose, Tae moves on by facing forward and is met with something that catches his attention, turning his body and focus solely to Jungkook, away from the others members’ discussion.
Jk turns towards the members to show his action better but everyone except Tae is still distracted over the Jin-Hobi dilemma, so he then slightly adjusts his angle to momentarily direct it to Tae in an one-on-one fashion.
Tae, in return, reaches to Jk to enthusiastically show him how he acted out “Run BTS”.
Jk is distracted though in cutely showing the staff what gesture he did.
(Timestamp 6:22)
Close up -
https://twitter.com/taekookfolder/status/1328676484236668930?s=21
As part of the first mission, the members are asked to act out “V”. Tae points to himself while Jk points towards him.
The members are impressed by Tae pointing at himself. As Yoongi repeats that it was a brilliant idea and Joon exclaims “Oh V!”, Jk simply smiles as he continues to point.
No smile -
Smile -
Tae suddenly realizes he wasn’t alone in this and “explains” directly to Jk that he is “V”, letting out a satisfied giggle. Jk agrees and smiles brightly.
Tae praises Jk while touching his arm as he complains about him being the only one to think to point to him, all the others doing V signs.
(Time stamp 8:24)
During a break from missions, Tae and Jk harmonize in karaoke. They initially explore a couple different games until Tae sees Jk with the mic and aproaches him, waiting for Jk’s song to be over so they can take turns. Somehow, Jk ends up joining in the middle of Tae’s turn despite his mic not actually working.
2nd mic not working -
The subtext was interesting as they sang together.
the Weverse subtext -
The vlive subtext at the same time stamp as the Weverse one, but greatly differs in the subtext -
Hobi says it’s his favorite song and tells Jk and Tae they should later sing this for him. He must like the sentiment they both have.
They then take a minuscule pause from karaoke before coming back to it. Jk yells out a song request, eager to continue.
When it’s time to blindly pick the second mission Hobi predicts that Taekook would sing a lot that day - as if they could grow tired of it - probably because he thought karaoke would be included between the options. Jungkook proclaims that he likes singing (so he doesn’t mind at all). It’s something he and Tae have in common.
(Timestamp starting at 15:00)
BTS complete the double jump rope mission and run to hug each other. Tae wraps one arm around JK’s neck while Jk wraps both arms around Tae’s waist before registering that it was supposed to be a group hug.
(timestamp 21:08)
Close up -
https://twitter.com/taekookfolder/status/1328680403390115844?s=21
Tae picks the jumping rope back up just as they break the group hug, interested in the activity, and Jk follows suit.
Tae holding the rope -
Jk decides he too will enjoy some more jumping and takes the lead as others discuss the menu -
Tae moves to the other side to have good space.
Jk turns towards Tae, taking some steps in his direction, and expectantly looks at him before being approached and diverting his attention away from Tae. Here he looks at Tae with the hint of a smirk -
(Timestamp starting at 22:00)
The maknae line mimic each other in dance moves as Joon raps to Eminem during another break, with Tae and Jk being exact copies that move side by side.
(Timestamp 22:44)
Behind the scenes HD photo: note this photo was actually released after Run 117 aired but since it fits in what TK were doing during Run 116 we have decided to add it here for cohesiveness.
Tae and Jk sing together at another point, this time a fun, hype song.
The subtext was, again, interesting. Throughout the episode we saw the editor(s) utilizing positive, romantic subtexts for Taekook. Keep in mind, the editors have added in positive subtext for other pairings, but Taekook rarely had subtext with romantic connotations (and were repeatedly referred to as brothers until 2020) until the new contracts took effect.
Example collage from Taekookfolder contrasting the stark difference in captions from the old contract to current:
https://twitter.com/taekookfolder/status/1329456482996379649?s=21
Once they gather to eat, Tae asks if the food is spicy and Jk quickly responds to reassure him it’s not.
(Timestamp 31:55)
Mid Feb 2020
Run ep 117 is filmed. The first mission of this episode (fourth mission between the two episodes) requires one member to be blindfolded and guess the songs that are linked to the poses of the others. Jimin suggests Tae be blindfolded since he’s the best at remembering choreography. Tae agrees and then suddenly and randomly calls for Jungkook.
Jk mimics Tae’s gesture, going along with it. This is the first time that we see this new handshake of theirs that seems to hold the meaning of “telepathy” or “being in tune”. They will carry out the proper version of the handshake at the end of one of the games since it involves their fingertips coming into contact, but this version also serves its purpose as Tae was hoping to do well during the game - hence the ritual. The fact that these two recently created such a handshake has big implications in terms of closeness. Remember, the situation didn’t give Tae any reason to specifically call for Jk, he did it because it was the perfect occasion to use the handshake that only the two of them share.
(Timestamp 1:56)
Tae feels certain the first pose is from “Danger” and does a move to explain why he thinks that.
This causes Jk to smile widely and mimic what move Tae is thinking of.
(Timestamp 4:11)
During Jk’s turn, he checks Tae’s pose and smiles while causing Tae to feel ticklish. It’s unclear whether it was intentional or not.
(timestamp 5:09)
Tae and Jk find their way back to the karaoke and rap together while Hobi and Joon join in.
Very much into it, they continue rapping when Joon and Hobi are distracted by Yoongi playing basketball - an attention-grabbing moment where he almost breaks the record - though Tae does eventually pass the mic on to Joon when he returns.
(Timestamp 15:37)
They then rap to the fierce “Cypher Pt.3: Killer” together.
(Timestamp 16:49)
During their final mission, members had to pass bottles between pairs while avoiding collisions. Taekook continue practicing as others take a second to discuss the strategy - a subtle appearance of being in “their own world”. Tae and Jk were having fun by “silently” trying out a different way to pass the bottles without pointing it out, although others could see it: passing 2 bottles at the same time. Tae simply switched methods in the middle of the previous practice round and Jk went along with it. Tae can be heard happily giggling about it.
(Timestamp 33:30-33:54)
Tae and Jk end up with fingers over each other again during the group huddle.
(https://twitter.com/kv_real_luv_/status/1331217088132771842?s=21 - slowed down and can see better) (Timestamp 34:30)
Tae copies Jk’s preparatory and dramatic movements.
(Timestamp 34:44-34:54)
Tae momentarily does a quick circling motion with the bottle (drawing a circle on the table) as he waits to toss it - just for fun. Jk copies him once he receives it. Others keep it simple.
(Timestamp 35:04-35:06)
Jk does the circling motion again and Tae responds by tentatively lifting the bottle from the table two consecutive times and smiles, challenging Jk.
Greatly escalating their daring attitude, Jk jokingly spins.
Tae is playful back, encouraged to briefly raise the water bottle higher in his hand this time.
(Timestamp 35:35-35:44)
The members celebrate completing the final challenge. Tae walks towards Jk and calls his name to initiate their new handshake (previously mentioned). They extend their arms with their palms somewhat flattened out as these close the distance between them, touching each other’s fingertips at the end of the action and then retreading with “dancing” fingers as if generating sparks.
They high five.
They then hug.
Jk lingers around Tae’s waist.
(Timestamp 35:49)
Close ups (you can better see Jk pat Tae after the hug, before leaving his arm around Tae) -
https://twitter.com/taekookfolder/status/1331217873247891460?s=21
Behind the scenes video for 117: Tae is playing basketball with Jimin when the ball gets stuck.
He looks to Jimin for suggestions on what to do. Jimin shakes his head and proceeds to throw his ball.
Tae looks back at the ball.
Then spots Jungkook, who is singing, and proceeds to head to him for help - although he spent a good while looking back and forth between the ball and Jk before making the decision. Note that Hobi isn’t singing, just observing Jk, but Tae asks Jk for help (partially due to his athletic abilities and “history” with climbing on top of that same machine).
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDfIzTpvXp/?igshid=gvqweqeokr5o
Tae walks up to Jk and takes him by the hand in the middle of him singing. Jk goes without complaint, uttering a small “why?” just to clarify what Tae needs assistance with.
Close up and better quality -
Tae explains what happened.
Jk climbs right up to retrieve the ball.
https://twitter.com/taekookfolder/status/1331937041249148929?s=21
After taking the final group photo and being granted the ability to head home early, Hobi and Taekook choose to dedicate some time to do the water bottle challenge together (most members also lingering for a bit).
On the first try, Tae’s bottle is the only one to fall and Jk is comfortable enough to scold him as he lightly hits him, but keeping a lighthearted, bright mood.
They successfully land at one point.
And run to a corner of the room celebrating. Taekook’s actions are unclear and we are unsure whether Jk patted Tae or not.
https://twitter.com/taekookfolder/status/1331941065562189826?s=21
Or https://twitter.com/flirtaeguk/status/1331939259205369857?s=21
