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EXCLUSIVE: Chatting to BTS' V's fave new photographer, Ante (aka #Vante)! http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/06/06/exclusive-chatting-bts-vs-fave-new-photographer-ante-aka-vante Ante spills on how he became BTS' V's new favourite photographer and source of inspiration! The last few days have seen BTS' V discover a new passion - photography! Specifically, V has become a new fan of the work from Sydney-based photographer Ante Badzim, who tweeted V some of his work and received some love back in no time. After sharing some photos back and forth, V came up with the hashtag #Vante, which quickly took off on Twitter and started trending everywhere. Needless to say, ARMYs around the world have now started becoming more familiar with Ante's work, with the photographer getting thousands of new fans in the past few days. SBS PopAsia managed to have a pleasant chat with Ante over email, where he revealed how this has all come about and how crazy the past couple of days have been! How did it all start for you? I had planned to have a quiet weekend when my phone started to alert me more than usual. I tried to connect the pieces together and stumbled on the tweet where V from BTS had shared that I was a source of photographic inspiration. The clever BTS ARMY where able to work out why V had been posting images with #Vante as he had joined his stage name with mine to get Vante. V had tweeted #AnteBadzim and #Vante to support the image, since then it has spiraled and trended globally. What has the response from fans been like? I have been receiving ongoing emails, private messages, tweets and followers in their tens of thousands. Some asking for my autograph and to meet and with others purchasing photo prints from my website that they plan to send to V. With the endless messages of support from the ARMY and to thank V, I decided to dedicate a photo to him. With the BTS album titled 'Wings' and repackaged 'You Never Walk Alone" it almost felt like the photo I had for V was fitting. What followed was V sharing images for me he had recently captured in my hometown Sydney, leaving me speechless, inspired and humbled. What has this lightning-in-a-bottle experience been like for you? What I have learnt about BTS through this whole experience is the strong and powerful message they share. Discovering they tackle important social issues such as mental health has been refreshing and resonated personally. I can clearly see why they have such an incredibly loyal audience and what a positive influence they have. The BTS ARMY during this whole experience has been so kind, loving and positive. They have been nothing but supportive of the special interaction I have had with V and my photography. What makes it more special is it seems to have inspired many to now use photography as a creative outlet. The last few days for me has also been a crash course in learning more about V. I can now say he and BTS are such important role models, especially in our current world and where being online can at times be a scary place. The trending hashtag #Vante has created a positive conversation and interaction between millions. What an honour that my photography has played a role in that. This is a great interview. I really love the fact Tae's making friends with equally extraoridnary people. And some words of encouragement from Tae. CR1 | CR2 | CR3 | CR4 Worded differently but they mean the same thing. Nothing like a good boost to get through the exams.

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Today's light fun read/watch. [bTS] Ante Badzim tweeted about collaboration with Taehyung! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KlYewLkFdk If they do collab, I'm sure it's going to be a masterpiece. WINGS MINI PHOTO CARD Ver2 CR Like those stares aren't deadly enough. He's just so....???? Beautiful...??? Sharing this really beautiful moodboard because Tae's photos made me feel all soft. CR

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Yesterday was a busy and exciting day. Who would've thought that we would see Tae wearing a baseball jersey? He looked so adorable in it!! Just some cute Tae moments from yesterday's activities. Click here to view the Tweet CR Paying for these kinds of meals can be quite expensive. We stan such a sweet and generous man... And rich to boot!

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Tae @ 170601 TWT Osaka Click here to view the Tweet Tae's smile is so bright and so beautiful. Click here to view the Tweet Click here to view the Tweet Tae's ending ment: Tae: Everyone, did you have fun? Was it fun? It was really fun for me just by meeting all of you. (in dialect). To be able to communicate a lot with everyone (in Japanese). I studied a lot by watching drama/movies. I watched all of "The Full-Time Wife Escapist". I started watching "Rich Man, Poor Woman" today. I'll work harder and improve so as to be able to talk to all of you naturally. (...) Please anticipate!!! CR Tae's putting so much effort in learning different languages so he can better communicate with Army. I love that he's eager to learn and improve. And this personality gifset of Tae is so nice. CR

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[Article] 170523 [HD Theme] Actors who we look forward to their next work... "Park Bogum, BTS V, Lee Jongsuk" http://www.peachisodaworld.com/2017/05/article-170523-hd-theme-actors-who-we.html There are celebrities who received love from many fans in 2017. We're sure they are preparing on their own ways to show good work to their fans. They are also stars who have received continuous love from many fans for a long time. Let's take a look at "Park Bogum, BTS V, Lee Jongsuk" who we are looking forward to their next work. "Hwarang" V V played the role of the youngest Hwarang "Hansung" in "Hwarang". He received love from many fans and his acting was also approved. Fans are looking forward to what would be his next work in the future. Original article here Aside from Tae's "properly made self-composed song", I am also anticipating his next acting work. Which also brings me to Tae's goal for this year. "My goal for 2017 is to bring cool performances that would make people say it’s worth the title of Daesang singers. Personally, I played the role of Hansung in the drama “Hwarang: The Beginningâ€, but I feel like I still lack a lot with the name of “acting-dolâ€. My goal is to improve steadily and make people compliment my acting, and raise to the top in around 2021. If it comes true, I want to challenge myself with acting awards too." CR [PANN] 170531 Did you see this cut of Jimin and Taehyung? Click here to view the Tweet Q. Jimin, why are you always late? JM : I don't know -Êš - Tae : You hate fast? ah aren't these two seriously too cute? ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… Original post here Response +71 -0 1. He asked if he hates fast... Taetae language is so... the more you think about it, it's so pretty I mean I can't express it in words ã… ã… ã… ã… ã… +25 -1 2. Why is Taehyung so cute when he pronounces words with "f" sound ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ +24 -1 3. but Taehyung is really amazing.. I want to speak prettily like him too. How could he think of asking him if he hates being fast? Like how could you think of such expression...? Putting aside that he's a singer I stan, I really envy his mind +12 -0 This is such a cute article! Tae and the way he cutely speaks English is one of my weaknesses. Lastly, sharing this recently made gifset of Tae. Because there's no doubt in my mind that he's brilliant and can hold intellectual conversations.

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Tae @ Billboard Music Awards 2017 He looked so excited and happy to be there! Tae's so sincere and pure and I'll never get tired of watching him. Tae @ BTS RUN! EP 21 I would pick you in a heartbeat, angel. It doesn't really matter anyway since you placed second in the end. Off to the winner's couch for you. His smile melts my heart and seriously is the most precious thing in the world. I never knew this game would be so much fun! I see you barefoot too. Gifset credits: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Some fancams of the 170530 Wings Osaka Click here to view the Tweet Click here to view the Tweet Click here to view the Tweet