BANGTAN debuted June 13, 2013 with 2Kook4Skool https://open.spotify.com/album/26z5WolFltYgVMuuJ3c0Am

JULY 2013

• July 3. Suga's Log. https://youtu.be/B-WeIzN75_A From the same location as before. He explains that their original location has been invaded by moth flies. He's wearing a shirt with a hand that's flipping the bird beneath the word Obey. He talks about writing lyrics in a small, crowded waiting room while shooting photos. They're planning to release something new on Friday. It's basically a teaser for something that will be 'in your face,' so to speak.
• July 4. J-Hope. https://youtu.be/CI-7aVNAtr8 Looking well rested, but feeling awkward. M Countdown that day. Talks about Dancing 9 show. JK, Jimin, and Hobi did a practice dance that was well-received. He complains that his voice wasn't great and he looked tired. It's almost 5 a.m.
• July 10. Taehyung, feat. stuffed lion. https://youtu.be/lNGS0zKfIFw In these early videos, Taehyung always films with a prop of some kind. This is V's first solo log. He's in the old room, and he is talking about how he was first revealed, since many are curious about why he wasn't in the earlier logs. He says he has been with them a long time. They spent Christmas together, attended RM's graduation and Jungkook's. He asserts that he was there the whole time, just off camera (but... why? He doesn't say). He says that he liked that everyone was surprised when, at debut, Bangtan was thought to be a 6-member group, when it was actually 7.
• July 13. Jin. https://youtu.be/tPlk_3eNT-8 He talks about how it's been raining a lot in Seoul. He talks about getting pains in his waist and knees because of it (because he's the oldest, lol. What a dork). He says he's been reading fan letters and says he's both thankful and sorry. Then he gets a little choked up, though I am not sure about what. He says, “Me too, I'm thankful, and I'm sorry.”

JULY 16: We Are Bulletproof, Part 2 video released. https://youtu.be/gqhWHy0rrtM

• July 18: Jungkook alone, but V in the background. https://youtu.be/mUNGWhrIFH4 And also Jimin. At 1:57, Jimin gets up to dance with Tae. Why did Jungkook say it was a solo log if Jimin was there the whole time? There's a blur feature to conceal Jimin's presence, but he gets up to be in frame once Taehyung comes in.
• July 22: V's second log. https://youtu.be/HTa7kCBE8Ck They had a fansign in Incheon. They will be doing a signing tour over the next two weeks. He mentions he has to finish his lesson, but doesn't specify what kind of lesson.
• July 23: Jimin by himself. https://youtu.be/Sn4oOetDn4k Someone is hovering outside the door. It's bright outside. Jimin says that they have to shoot logs at dawn because their lessons run late. They are in classes. He also works out and goes to the dermatologist to take care of his skin. They eat chicken and rice. Vocal lessons, choreography lessons. Then they return to the dorm. He talks about having a rest day after broadcasts. Usually, they don't post anything after broadcast days.
• July 24. Rap Monster. https://youtu.be/fU6nRv6tB9g Talks about NY State of Mind giving him chills. He thinks it would be nice to do that. Talks about Crazy vs. Genius. He talks about his goals of being in the business for a while but remaining humble, like the people to whom he looks up.
• July 26. Jin and Jimin. https://youtu.be/MXiKfqg6cKA They concluded all promotional activities for 2Cool4Skool. Jimin teases Jin for the way he talks. Both express regret that they didn't do enough. Jin also says that he wishes he could have said more, but they ran out of time. They've wrapped things up for the album.
• July 28. J-Hope. https://youtu.be/DK2g4qx8EMU J-Hope talks about their fansign tour outside of Seoul. It's 1:31 a.m. Expresses happiness at how much support they received at their fansign.

AUGUST 2013

• August 7. Yoongi. https://youtu.be/h6CAdqmOwyg. Yoongi talks about writing lyrics when they're in the car traveling between places. Two pictorial filmings done (mentioned in this chapter of Answer Me: http://archiveofourown.org/works/10165388/chapters/22999110). Got about an hour of sleep. They are working on next album. Busy, tight schedule.
• August 16. Jungkook. https://youtu.be/WE_annSPJUw Exhausted but happy. Choreography has increased in difficulty. Short and sweet. Caught a cold. “I really hate myself. Why have I caught a cold?”
• August 22. Taehyung. https://youtu.be/qfpIG_1Bv4U V talks about filming their music video. He liked the food truck, but got sick. Spent two hours in the bathroom. There is someone in the recording room with him. At :39 an arm moves into frame. It's probably not Jimin, judging by the sleeve and Jimin's next video, which was most likely filmed on the same night, but after midnight.
• August 23. Jimin. https://youtu.be/kaGvqN5MQjI Listening to a music box. Talks about feeling differently while filming the MV. Someone is outside the door, hovering. Like a satellite.
• August 25. Rap Monster. https://youtu.be/ATANEDmGHdk Basically talking about how cool things are. It's actually Namjoon. He talks about how he took off his sunglasses for the first time in like 8 months. He's kinda manic. He's very excited about what they're working on. It's 3 a.m.
• August 29. J-Hope. https://youtu.be/x9xn1vPrl5A Talking about Rookie King reality TV show. They filmed a reality show for Chuseok. He underwent some dermatology related torture during filming (He had electrical tape ripped off his face.)

SEPTEMBER 2013

• September 4. Jin. https://youtu.be/Zq3-ahCfdyc Sore throat. Raining outside. He says he wanted to do a broadcast, but now thinks it was a bad idea. He expresses worry about their reality show (Rookie King: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Y9csPCc-5-8ezzr8n9QPSiBi9K2Zqt6) because a lot of the embarrassing stuff was not edited out.

SEPTEMBER release of O!RUL8,2? https://open.spotify.com/album/7xp8NlqiWjtSJ8oFvyShB2

• September 7. Jungkook and Namjoon. https://youtu.be/bSGBvLU-za4 They recently finished N.O and they talk about how happy they are hearing it. Jungkook trails off and never finishes his sentences (ever).
• September 9. V and J-Hope. https://youtu.be/u371iWH4QRI V begins in an Iron Man mask. Hobi mentions that it's awkward, and that he doesn't like filming with V. They talk about their pre-recording and how they were nervous and made lots of mistakes.
• September 9. Jimin, alone. https://youtu.be/A3WE93dTkWI Talks about their first official comeback (N.O) and how excited he is. It's late at night; later than the V and J-Hope recording from earlier. He talks about having to do a lot better than before, and how it makes him nervous to show things about himself he hasn't had to do before. He's looking forward to performing on stage, because that gives him tingly feelings. Jimin typically talks longer than everyone except Namjoon.
• September 10. N.O released: https://youtu.be/mmgxPLLLyVo

OCTOBER 2013

• October 12. Jin. https://youtu.be/fSI6NQ_6hug Visited Jinwoon Senior in the hospital (after a car wreck). He was glad to learn that their manager (senior) would be all right. (http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/44166/20131007/2am-jinwoon-car-accident.htm This is referring to Jinwoon from 2AM, with whom Jin is friends. Jinwoon and 2AM's manager were in a car wreck in October 2013; Jinwoon had to receive emergency surgery, and recovered). Jin thought a lot about the people lying in hospital beds and expressed a wish for them to all be well soon. He talks about how dangerous driving can be. He said they try to make their manager stay awake when they are driving. He said that Jinwoon's manager was the only manager who treats them all well. Referenced here in Answer Me: http://archiveofourown.org/works/10165388/chapters/23122902
• October 13. Jimin and J-Hope. https://youtu.be/NqorP_XURm0 Jimin's birthday!! J-Hope gives him a cake. He's 20 (Korean age) They had a surprise party planned in the dance studio. Dude-bro handshake, but Jimin wasn't paying attention and J-Hope picks up his hand and shakes it.
• October 14. V and Rap Mon. https://youtu.be/PmeK-wJeieo V is sick and is wearing a mask hanging from one ear. They've just returned from Japan. They both say they are tired. They talk about Jimin's birthday and how they gave him a party. Namjoon is hilarious.
• October 16. Suga. https://youtu.be/jQUwj-DLp6Q Wrapping things up for a mix tape. It's his own beats, so he's nervous and excited. He's smiling constantly. Dark & Wild is what they're working on.
• October 17. Rap Monster. https://youtu.be/Qv9cdbhe308 Talks about how the log is something he does for himself. Full Namjoon. He talks about his troubled mind, about how he's not sure if he's an idol or an artist. “Mountain over mountain.” He thought everything would be fine after debut, but now that they are moving forward, he's experiencing more confusion and anxiety. Quotes literature. Calls himself thickheaded. Calls his mind an endless Mobius strip and quotes a Buddhist proverb. He talks about how he can't tie up the people who are close to him. He will release them when it's time and then hope they return to him. He talks about how complaining about his problems publicly doesn't solve them. He just wants to 'sublimate' them through art and music. He says let's not dwell on it but move forward. He lists Rap Monster and Namjoon separately.
• October 20. Jungkook. https://youtu.be/Qv9cdbhe308 N.O promotions have ended. In two weeks, they will promote Rise of Bangtan. Expresses his anxiety about doing well.
• October 21. Taehyung. https://youtu.be/Whu4LiDnars Goodbye stage. Talks about Satoori rap and Rise of Bangtan. He calls it his favorite. Practicing choreography. We Are Bulletproof, he says, all can enjoy. He tells everyone to bundle up for the fall, because if you wear thin clothes for the sake of fashion, you will get the flu. He's talking about himself, of course.
• November 19. Jimin and Suga. https://youtu.be/5rV5YzT2j8o They won a rookie award. They're very happy and excited. One of the staff members from the show told Suga to grab a mic because they would need it for the award acceptance speech. Yoongi was like, “What?” and then they won. Melon Rookie Award.

NOVEMBER 22, 2013 My favorite log video. Jin and Taehyung. https://youtu.be/t68qZcPMFWc Jin forces V to join him. They sit very close. Jin tells him to stay still. Puts his hand on his face. They touch each other a lot. They get nervous when they think someone else is coming in. They have similar hobbies and watch stuff together. This was so cute, omg. Jin begins alone, but he's clearly waiting for V to come in. They repeat each other's words. They work out together. They are boyfriends. V's reaction when Jin touches his face... so cute. They mention that they're spending a lot of time together and “just...” then they exchange this look.

~Also, must add: Jin covers his mouth with one finger through part of the video.

~Note: If there is a relationship between these two, then this is around the start of it. They are very excited about being together, and there's a lot of chemistry between them. This is the last log they do together, by themselves (also I think there are at least two they film where Jin is in the room).

~Referenced in Answer Me: http://archiveofourown.org/works/10165388/chapters/23166525

• December 4. Jin. https://youtu.be/LQGhtLv_hzY His birthday. He says he spent this birthday with his new family, BTS. He talks about how people say thank you for being born. He says he wonders if it is okay to receive so much love. "Mom, if you're watching this," he says, "Please make me some seaweed soup."

DECEMBER 7-9, 2013 Yoongi has his appendix removed after distress in Japan. Flew back to Korea to have the procedure done. https://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/btss-suga-is-recovering-from-an-emergency-appendectomy

JANUARY 2014

During the early part of 2014, they are working their first full album Dark & Wild.

• January 1. Taehyung. (translation released Oct. 7, 2017) https://youtu.be/1QMBtmk_Y_g He talks about the members throwing a surprise birthday party for him. He mentions sharing a birthday with another idol, K-Will (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K.Will). During the birthday celebration, they were in a waiting room next to the one with K-Will. He came over and wished V a happy birthday. Taehyung mentions that he did not get seaweed soup, but that Seokjin did make food for him (https://save-me-my-seoul.tumblr.com/post/166181691150/vs-birthday-vlog-01-january-2014). Then he says that he got sick even though he dressed warmly.
• January 4. Jin. https://youtu.be/_q-P1Ep1nDo Album's basic choreography is done. He says his body doesn't keep up well. He doesn't have the muscle. He's been exercising every day for quite a long period of time. He's working so hard. He says he wants to dance like JK and JM and JH. He says he thinks he needs to gain muscle on his body.

(Video released about Jin and Taehyung showering... Jin tells this fact as a funny story about life in the dorm. https://youtu.be/X8Gvf4TA4dc. Video credit to Aireen Roslan [http://byunghunism.flavors.me/]) Referenced in Answer Me: http://archiveofourown.org/works/10165388/chapters/23280942

• January 15. Suga. https://youtu. e/HGAa0ZWc5TQColdest day of the year. Did their jacket shoot, thought they would freeze to death. They did the shoot on location. He talks about the things he can do better when they get ready to do a new album.

FEBRUARY 2014. Jimin and Taehyung graduate from high school. Referenced in Answer Me: http://archiveofourown.org/works/10165388/chapters/23312646

FEBRUARY 11/12: Boy In Luv 2nd Mini-Album released. https://open.spotify.com/search/results/boy%20in%20luv Boy In Luv video: https://youtu.be/LHHjp3IMjMk

• February 18. Taehyung. https://youtu.be/xCNYWPA0OAU V feat. Michael Jackson. They are in the middle of promotion for Boy In Luv. Good fan response for that song in particular. He expresses love for ARMY. He's so physical. He says that Boy In Luv always feels exciting and interesting. He's practicing producing even though they are technically not working anything yet. He says his style of producing is different from Yoongi's. He admits that the shine wears off quickly, but he likes to mix and match (mash-ups). He says he wants to create a song of his own.
• February 19. J-Hope. https://youtu.be/GW-svGBZYCY Talks about his birthday. They had a hidden camera and surprise party. https://youtu.be/gmHSkE8FwP0 (He wept during that party because he misses his family). Mentions the burden of attention. Start over and work harder with a new heart. I will have to promote like a manly man.
• February 24. Jimin and Jungkook. https://youtu.be/BUtnGKz52FA They had a photoshoot for Boy In Luv. JK talks about how he's taken to sleeping in the living room, and Jimin says he's been sleeping in there with him. They work out together. JK says, “If you live without passion, you die.” JK has started practicing the guitar. They do the Dudebro handshake so many times. There is so much energy between them.
• March. Suga. https://youtu.be/CaPHT5vgkyY He wrapped up the gifts he's giving everyone on his birthday. He always wanted to give something to the fans on his birthday. He says he feels like he's on the receiving end of love from the fans and that it's time to start giving back. He wants to give the fans more of his heart. He's turning 22. Never considered his birthday to be special.
• March 27. Suga and Jimin. https://youtu.be/dgSi0IEQyYk Six weeks since last broadcast. Promotional period for Boy In Luv. They're preparing for their Inauguration Ceremony. JHope and V and Jungkook come in. Hobi does most of the talking. They talk about unit stations and songs they will sing. V spends half of the log trying to figure out who will be in which group. Also, V is so loud. Jin and Namjoon come in. Namjoon pulls rank on Jin. They headbob. Namjoon has no voice. Jin says it amazes him that it's already been nine months. Jin laughs so hard.
• April 1. Namjoon. https://youtu.be/9qrQn2RGgqA Inauguration Ceremony is over. Very much Namjoon—erratic, excited, manic. He says he's thankful for the members following him so closely. Hopes the fans are doing well.

APRIL 4: Just One Day video released. https://youtu.be/dzAwJW107nk

• April 4. Jin and JHope. (translation released August 7, 2017) https://youtu.be/2FTq-aPDdt0. They did a radio show together for Japan.
• April 5. Jungkook. https://youtu.be/tqEQMSv_16w Just One Day promotion. Practiced hard for Inauguration. Feels he did better than expected in his performance. He says that he realizes he needs to work harder on his vocals. He says he misses his fans.
• April 6. Jimin. https://youtu.be/dU-9gLrxZsk (translated video released August 27, 2017) In this video, Jimin references this video from one year earlier: https://youtu.be/dvrNSoJwbJg He talks about how hard he was trying one year ago.
• April 10. Suga. https://youtu.be/X0j8f3aZJF8 Feels like he's gained a lot of fans recently. He thinks that he can read people's hearts well. He talks about becoming more in tune with the hearts of the fans, so that he can give them what they want.
• April 21. J-Hope and Jimin. (translated video released August 2, 2017) https://youtu.be/NOUA3cyV4RA They talk about having high hopes for the next year. Jimin says that JHope has a way of predicting the future. At the end, Jimin says he's hungry. JHope doesn't like to do logs by himself, so he admits he grabbed Jimin to film with him.
• May 13. Rap Mon. https://youtu.be/KSkKli0n4Do (translated version released August 6, 2017) He's so tired he says the wrong year. Then he says the wrong month, but corrects himself. He talks about deciding that he's not an idol, a hip-hop artist, or a rapper. Instead, he says, "I'm just me." He says, "I think life is about being lost." He talks about the song Too Much (https://youtu.be/NizEES4zUtA), and how he got a lot of hate and concern over it. A lot of tears and laughter on the inside. He also references Unpack Your Bags (https://youtu.be/0GMc7RO8n5I) and says that this song is a good representation of who he is right now.
• May 15. Jimin and Jungkook. https://youtu.be/fsJeJ8S1hFA (translated version released April 3, 2017) Jimin says he's going crazy because he likes Jungkook so much (Why do I like him so much?). They talk about practicing dance together. Jungkook mentions that V came to watch them, but gave up because Jungkook says, "He has no persistence." Jimin pets Jungkook a lot. Jungkook seems to enjoy it. They talk about going to the Han River together.
• May 16. J-Hope. https://youtu.be/xT_fpmXLqLw Talking about writing lyrics. Why won't the inspiration come? Talks about needing an 'older woman' to help him out. They have a fansign on Saturday, May 17. The fansign is in Gwangju, which is where he's from.
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• June 2. Jimin, Suga, Jungkook. Eating sandwiches. https://youtu.be/ZLMIfOUsmqk Jimin made them. The whole log is them eating sandwiches, and a Jikook high five.
• June 11. Everyone. https://youtu.be/YrOLp_VAPH4 It's two days before their anniversary. Suga says he's been literally living in the Bangtan room. Jimin talks about how he appreciates the leisure time they've had recently, but misses the fans. Jin talks about going out some, spending time together, watching movies. They've been practicing a lot, but the managers realize that they are human, too, and need a break.

Twice, Rap Monster corrects Jimin for sitting too close. Then, while V is talking, he waves to Jungkook, who is not really paying attention in the back.

Taehyung is boyfriend-shouldering Jin the whole time. Jin's posture is closed. J-Hope is in the back, being pensive.

Jungkook expresses a need to do better because he feels like he's only so-so in everything. It's been a year. This is just the beginning. Jimin throws Tae under the bus.

There is a lot of tension right now. They aren't as close. Rap Mon says they are obsessed with producing something, so the boundaries for their leisure time aren't clear. They feel compelled to work, even when they are “off.”