So I finally uploaded a fan account of my experience attending BTS Highlight Tour in Toronto. The video was quite long since I tried to include more details about the event in general so I had to split it into two parts.
I know there were some anons that wanted me to post a picture of my boyfriend. Did you guys still want to see him??? Lol, I'm not sure if i should post it or not.
So i was in the first group for photos and after ours were taken, i suddenly had some burst of courage or maybe i just got a little more acclimated to the boys. I turned around and another fan was talking to Yoongi. I was waiting to make eye contact with someone to tell them happy chuseok. And i suddenly make eye contact with Jungkook. THOSE DAMN DARK ORBS OF HIS FELT LIKE LASERS MAN. And i said loudly happy chuseok! And he just continued just staring at me and then we were ushered out.
AKA How this drawing found its way to Bangtan (skip to autograph session for details!)
So I’m just going to run through the top moments of each event. I got to start off by saying that Canadian ARMY are some of the most amazing, thoughtful, and considerate people I have ever met. I have never been so proud to be part of a fandom. Snacks are water were being handed out to people who didn’t prepare as well for spending a whole day in the sun. Battery packs were shared between people waiting in line to make sure that everyone stayed occupied as we were spending a whole four additional hours just waiting for TGM to show up for check in. Overall, it’s the fans that made the entire experience enjoyable and I’m so thankful for getting to meet everyone at the show. Shout out to the whole KKT crew who I got to know really well throughout the event. You guys are the best!
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I met up with a lot of people during the tour, including people from Twitter, Tumblr, and Kakao. I first talked with Jei and her group of friends for the first hour and we shared experiences at TRBChicago, which we didn’t know we both attended. I also met up with Gordis and squad down the line and we chatted for a bit and took a selca. Also, I managed to find neonjamss in the VIP line (I couldn’t find you for the longest time, but I’m glad I could finally talk to you!) Most of the time, I hung out with the Kakao Group who were amazing company. Seriously, some of the nicest girls to be around!
We checked in around 2pm, there was no real fuss. It was just delayed but ARMY were patient. By the time, all the VIPs were filtered from GA, we were about 25 people in. While we were in line, Meant to V, Command, SugaCoated, and Divine Treasure were handing out goodie bags. I managed to get one, and they were filled with adorable stickers and photo cards. Honestly, security at the Pheonix got us pumped, as well as fellow ARMYs. Side note, the staff at the Pheonix were so, so amazing and considerate. They took hold of the situation that they reluctantly got landed with and took it in stride. A+
AUTOGRAPH: We started autograph session around 5:45pm. Firstly, I was on a mission. A couple of people suggested I should slip them an original drawing. I folded one of the airport sketches I did the day before and wrote a note asking them to come back to Canada, and basically prayed to not kicked out of the venue for chucking a drawing at BTS. Fast forward to when we get led into the venue. I managed to get an audio recording considering security was tight and extremely strict about the no pictures or videos policy. I can’t really hear clearly, and there isn’t really much to hear to be honest because I didn’t get to talk to them all that much. First was J-Hope, and I told him he was amazing and the thanked me and smiled, signed my poster and that was about it. Yoongi, looked like an angel, no surprise there. I couldn’t even form words so I basically blanked said nothing to him, and smiled. The thing is Yoongi is my ultimate bias wrecker and I really wanted to say something to him, anything, but no. I spaced out. Also, my original plan was to throw the paper to Yoongi but he didn’t look up in time and security was giving me the evil eye, so I basically thought my only chance was shot. Then came Jimin, and he was wearing the cutest red beanie and wow, he was adorable. But he was also looking down while signing so I went “Jimin-ah!” and he looked up cutely, and I slid him the paper. He coyly smiled and said “Thank you” and pocketed the note. By then, I’m dying partially due to the fact that this shit worked, and partially because I’m still fearing that I’ll get caught. BUT MY ARTWORK IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF PARK JIMIN AND I DON’T KNOW HOW TO FEEL??? FUCK ME. I also attached my signature, signed my name in Korean, and my Twitter ID not that it really matters. But hopefully they will at least see it? Next was Jeongguk. My ultimate bias. And he says “Hello~” all cutely and looks up at my with his doe eyes. And I just… lose all train of thought again. I wanted to say “너무 잘생겼어” but my voice died, and I was getting ushered towards Namjoon. He said something to me in English, but I couldn’t quite catch it over all the yelling. I didn’t even lean in, I just wanted to ask him to repeat what he said but the staff yelled “don’t touch the poster!” and literally recoiled I was kind of caught off guard. The staff then forcibly took my shoulders and guided me towards Seokjin. I didn’t get to say anything to him before she handed me my poster, and said “This is yours.” Because of this I totally missed Taehyung. I basically just did a slight bow/nod of acknowledgment to Jin and Tae as I was leaving considering they were both looking up at me. They looked really sincere and apologetic. Honestly, if that was my only fan interaction I would have been disappointed.
PERFORMANCE: The concert started around 7. We managed to get right up to the barricade on the far left. We had a perfect, unobstructed view of the stage from that angle even if we weren’t dead center. The opening act wasn’t that bad. The music was OK, albeit not my style. We have to talk about how awkward that white guy was while dancing though. It was a little hard to watch. With each song, Consio got us psyched for BTS. You can tell the atmosphere in the audience became more and more pumped after each song. The funniest part of the show, had to be the technical difficulties with the screen. There was maybe a five minute window were it worked fine, while the majority, different panels of LED just kept failing. But that didn’t put a damper on the mood. People were chanting BTS so loud and people got out their banners and ARMY bombs, and wow the venue was LIT. When the opening of NO started playing people just went crazy. It got even wilder as BTS stepped on stage and began singing. I swear there were mic issues for NO. It was either that or people were singing along so loud I could barely hear the boys. I was lucky enough to attend TRB in Chicago in July and had a pretty good view, but this was just a whole other level of close. I could see everything. Tae, Yoongi, and Hoseok were particularly cheeky, as they were sticking out their tongues, doing a lot of winking and smirking, etc…?? Also, we got a couple of subtle ab flashes whenever they jumped (especially Yoongi and Jin?). After NO, they did their intros talked for a bit about being in Toronto. Like every stop during highlight, they promised to return with a full concert. TRB Episode III. ;; Jeongguk talked about Lake Ontario, how he wanted to visit and chill there with us ARMY~ what a player. I couldn’t catch what a lot of them said because fans were cheering so hard and the feedback from the mic made things more difficult. They then performed Jjeoreo. And Jeongguk did the whip right at the beginning and the crowd went WILD. Also, my Taeguk bias is showing but they did that cute high five while switching places in their choreo and my fangirl heart stopped for a bit. Also sometime during Jjeoreo my ARMY bomb sorta fell apart so that was unfortunate. They did not hold back on their dancing. They were so on point. Like they were so enthusiastic despite coming off a flight just hours earlier? I don’t know how to even put into words how epic their performance was. FLOORED. Totally floored. Jjeoreo then turned into Boy in Luv. This song has a very special place in my heart. During the slowdown, Jeongguk serenaded our side of the audience trying to give eye contact to as many fans as possible and I think I might have just flung myself into the pits of hell because wow that boy has killer eyes. He also does this thing where he knits his eyebrows and he looks sort pissed but also really attractive? Does he know what he is doing to noona fans? By the time Boy in Luv was over, the boys were fucking sweating buckets. Jeongguk and Namjoon in particular stood out because they were honestly soaking through their white shirts and their clothing was beginning to stick to their bodies. It was a glorious sight. It was only after they went backstage when the crowd realized the boys weren’t the only ones dripping with sweat. Literally I don’t think I have been covered with this much sweat in my entire life. I don’t even know if it was mine, or the collective contribution of the 5 people surrounding me. We were gross as fuck. But that didn’t matter. We began chanting for I Need U… and then that somehow turned into chanting for Cypher. Even though every one of us knew that wasn’t going to happen, but it was worth a shot. Then the screen sprang to life suddenly as asked us if we were ready for more. In which case the crowd erupted once again. The boys came back for I Need U and wow the whole venue sang entire song, start to finish. The boys looked hella satisfied from what I could tell. They really looked content with the crowd and our response. It was really nice to see despite the fact they were tired, they had a light in their eyes that reached the audience and it was touching.;; They all had a hard time saying goodbye. Tae especially, as he kept waving and was the last one to exit. I really didn’t want to see them go, but I know they must be tired a f. After the energy wore down, everyone was scrambling to look their best after literally being packed like sardines because hi touch was next. People whipped out the bb cream, pressed powder, blotting sheets, kleenex. The moment I looked in the mirror, I really wish I hadn’t because I looked like I just ran a marathon. Not pretty. However, the venue was kind enough to supply free iced tap water to people as it was really stuffy and I think someone actually fainted.
HI TOUCH: Skipping to hi touch. I honestly can’t remember what happened because unlike TRB where hi touch lasted 10 seconds, this couldn’t have lasted more than 3. Firstly, I tried to record it but staff yanked my phone from my skirt (but gave it back to me after, thank God I didn’t get kicked out) so I started off flustered. I believe the order was Namjoon, (Yoongi/Jin/V who knows), Jeongguk, Hoseok, and lastly Jimin. Again I really freaking wanted to say something. Anything. BUT I SAID NOTHING AND I HAD SO MANY REGRETS. Especially Yoongi because I wanted so badly to say something to him because I failed during autograph. Jeongguk said either “hi” or “thank you” and his eyes are so big and sincere. BIAS IS SHOWING. But I don’t remember because that’s how fast it went. I lingered a bit on Jimin because he was last, but then I was yelled at to move along.
PHOTO SESSION: By the end of hi touch, I was feeling like I didn’t make the most of my interactions with the boys. I was so bummed I didn’t take advantage of the time I had so I was going to make the most out of photo session. We were told it was going to be 25 people. Which is fucking ridiculous, but all the other cities had to deal with it, so it was only fair. Me and KKT crew wanted to be together, naturally. We at least wanted to remember this moment together, even if we didn’t get to stand right next to BTS. So we line up. And once we get to the doors I get stopped. Stopped meaning, I would be the first person in the next photo session group. By this time, me, Lilli, Linda, and Sally are fucking screaming because not only were we going to stay together, but we would also likely be in the back row, right beside the boys. When we get let into the corridor for wristband check they tell us to stand in two lines. And we know what that means. So we basically become one with the wall so that we are secured a position in the back row. I’m the first person in the group so I look into the room where the people ahead are getting ready for their photos. Jin looks over and waves to our group who is waiting by the doors. When the group ahead finishes up and clears the area I’m literally the first person they see coming into the room, so I swear to fucking god, its like having hi touch all over again (without the actually touching because they were screaming ‘not to touch the idols’) because I have to pass all the boys to get to my spot in the photo. I look at every one of them in the eyes as I go and I get so giddy that I cover my mouth with my hands because I cannot control face. Endgame, I stand directly in front of Park freaking Jimin. Because I am the first person to go in, I also have the most time with the boys because the staff are busy trying to get everyone into the frame. To be quite honest, I would only be maybe foot away from Jimin if I turn my head. And turn my head I do because I’m fucking face to face with Park Jimin and DO YOU EVER WANT TO DIE? Because he’s wearing an adorable red beanie and oversized glasses. Jin also is looking towards me because I’m now fully turned around and I try to think about what to say. I manage to get out “you are so handsome” to both of them and they thank me cutely while letting out a shy laugh and THE GROUND SHOULD JUST OPEN UP AND SWALLOW ME NOW WHILE I STILL HAVE AN OUNCE OF SANITY. Jin then proceeds to smile that lopsided smile and Jimin is still beaming. I also say “Happy Chuseok!” which is what I wanted to say to all of them in the beginning but didn’t get a chance to because I was actually that starstruck. I look down and Yoongi is staring straight ahead which is killer because I can’t speak to him and say how much I love his music. But he’s beautiful and really close to me so I can’t complain. I then see Jeongguk and he looks over my way. And honestly. MY BIAS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. He literally catches me staring at him and even after the fact, I continue to stare at him awkwardly… and then wave. BUT HE DOESN’T BREAK THE EYE CONTACT. nOPE. INSTEAD THE LITTLE PUNK does T HE eye BROW R AIS E. AND I CAN NO LONGER MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT BECAUSE I AM KO’d. WHY WOULD YOU EVER PULL THAT OUT. WHY. I look down immediately and then Jeongguk probs finds this hilarious. Taehyung then looks towards me and smiles before the staff tells us to look towards the camera. OK, so. I’m 5'4" which is short but apparently not short enough for Jimin to be a whole head taller than me. So he’s trying to find a place to peak through. Beside me, Lilli is even taller so that’s not an option either. So WHAT DOES PARK JIMIN DECIDE TO DO? He put his hand on my shoulder to try to find space and then he presses RIGHT UP AGAINST MY BACK WHEN HE FINALLY FINDS AN OPENING. THIS MEANS PARK JIMINS CHEST IS FLAT ON MY BACK AND WOW I HAVE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN, GOD BLESS. Lilli turns around before the picture is taken, has a inner freak out. We both have just witnessed this and no one can take it away. Jimin then says “smile!” and then I realize how fucking close he is just by the proximity of his voice. I don’t even want to know what I look like in that pic. Like I honestly want to see it and don’t want to see it at the same time. After the pic is taken we are yelled at to take our things and leave by staff. Everyone at this point turns around so they can get one last glimpse of BTS. I have my eyes on both Tae and Jeongguk at this moment because I cannot deal with Park Jimin. We wave at all of them. I don’t know if it was the shock or me not looking where I was going that caused this to happen, but I crash RIGHT INTO A TABLE. Right into the fucking table. SLAMMED SO HARD THAT I BASICALLY NICKED THE SIDE AND CAUSED THE TABLE TO MAKE THE MOST OBNXIOUS SCREECHING SOUND AGAINST THE FLOOR. I don’t even know what it was doing there. But cue collective gasp WHAT EVEN. What’s the worst part? I’m not even out of eye sight let alone ear shot of BTS. I THINK THEY WERE LAUGHING AT ME. The staff sure was. They jokingly told me to watch where I was going and remember to breathe. So. Embarassed. I couldn’t even look back one last time.
I BASICALLY HAD A FREAK OUT OVER MY LUCK AT PHOTO SESSION. I’m basically crying to the crew. Really, that made my day. Cherry on top of the cake. Everything was worth it after that. In conclusion? Best day ever. It’s up there with TRB in Chicago. Amazing. Despite all of TGM’s shit management, ARMY’s made the Toronto stop freaking amazing.
Final selca of the squad at the end of the night, credits to Lilli!!!
During the autograph session, Jimin's marker stopped working so he was trying really hard to get it to work so he couldn't properly look up to me and i was rushed to move onto Jungkook who i also couldnt greet properly since the line was moving pretty fast. I got to RapMon and Jungkook must have realized he didnt properly say anything to me. Even though there was another fan in front of him, he turned to me with that cute bunny smile of his, waved and said "hiiiiiiiiiiii!".
So yesterday i went to the highlight tour in toronto and it was such an amazing expwrience that i needed to make a post about it. So me and my friend got there about a little after 4 to line up and wow that line was long; but everyone seemed so happy and it wasnt as bad as this morning. After waiting for an hour and a bit, these two guys (who were suuuuuper attractive by the way) came through the line to check us in and get us our wristbands. We finally got into the building just as the concert was starting…the opening act was consio and i actually really liked his music ( he was killing that stage) however natalie and i both believe that he would be slayed in a rap battle with the boys. Next we have the boys… when consio left we all chanted ‘BTS!’ really loudly and when we finally saw their shillouettes that was when all hell broke loose. We died. They started out with N.O and their dancing was so crisp and perfect…the only problem i had was that someone held this really big sign and i couldnt see all that well. Then they gave us little introductions in english and they all mentioned their favorite things about canada (jimin with bagged milk, bless his soul) HOWEVER, during these intoductions i could most clearly see jimin and j hope and they were being so rude. Lip bites and smiles. Nope nope im done. Then they performed dope, boy in love, and finally I need u. Suga didnt do his rap in i need u becauee he just held out the mic for us to sing it for him ( im pretty sure we scared jungkook from how loud we all were) After the concert ended, next came hi touch. This was when my brain shut down. After walking into that room i truly realized how fucking TALL they are. They were so gorgeous i had a hard time realizing that they are real. The order of them was rapmon, suga, jin, j hope or v, then jungkook, either j hope or v, and finally jimin. Rap mon was super sweet and said thank you with his dimply smile. Suga (my bias) was so gorgeous and have a little smile as i passed by. And hes so pale and that blond hair was so perfect. My brain basically shut down until i got to kookie Fucking jungkook, my bias list wrecker whos the same age as me. I swear this boy will be the death of me. As i walked up to him he leaned down a little and just started at me with a smirk on his face…like no stop it how dare you. And his voice lowered and he said thank you. Again my mind blanked until jimin. Jimin was super cute with his beanie and big glasses i wanted to cry. He had this little smile and wow his skin is so clear. Hes not much taller than me whis is super adorable. But his hands were soft as clouds and i cant. So that was the end of my highlight tour experience but ill say that im still in shock from it. Oh and i forgot to mention that rapmon mention that they would be back in the near future ?!?!?!?!?! My heart cant handle this news - rap mon was swag as usual -suga was just beautiful and he spit fire in his raps all night oh lordy - jin was sooooo handsome i couldnt believe it. Hes also super cute and smiley -jungkook was rude the whole night. Literally bedroom eyes with a smirk and a semi see through shirt - v had super bouncy hair and he was in the dances to winnnn - j hope winked in the performance and i felt my knees go weak. He also did this super cute little dance during the intros and was smiling the whole night -jimin…how do i even. Bias list wrecker #2 danced like perfection and bit his lip and smirked and ugh so rude
ok wow wow omg HIGHLIGHT IN TORONTO im honestly in a lot of pain right now from turning up a lil too hard so i wanna make this brief before i go to bed, then write more later. i had the vip pass and it was so worth the money i can't believe!!!!! autographs + hi touch + group photo. the boys seemed genuinely happy and i think all of us canadian armys gave a great first impression also im so thankful for the phoenix theatre staff for making sure we were all safe and having a good time!! they went above and beyond, esp considering tgm wasn't doing shit i wrote everything down on my way home so i will update later with all of my experiences. met a bunch of amazing armys and we formed a lil squad for the whole night aw it was so great!!!!
During hi touch, my boyfriend went before me. When Taehyung saw him he immediately went “Wahhhhh!” (Probs bc my bf is tall at 6'3). And Jungkook yelled, “Handsome!!”. I’m jealous of my boyfriend.
