The air was filled with anticipation in the band's private van. After a very successful completion of their New Jersey, they had to leave their free rest day to fly immediately to NY by charter.

They had to leave their soulmates behind for the day, and Seokjin and some of the mated boys weren't very impressed, but due to intense scrutiny of the media's interest in all the women on their tour crew, Bang PD was a little wary of the potential exposure of the Bells.

So, management decided to protect the boys in the USA. The plan was to minimise the public appearance of the Bells when necessary. Today they have a rigid schedule of back-to-back appearances.

After the intimate interview at the iHeart studio, they had to hop on the charter and fly to LA. Their van was filled with their usual bickering and bantering as they drove to the venue. Their hyung, as always, tried to lighten the nervous energy with his famous dad jokes.

Yoongi was lying backwards with his eyes closed. Taehyung sat next to Jungkook, and both of them were on their phones texting their soulmates, who were left to rest and enjoy a lazy day at the luxurious hotel with other staff members.

Two extra vans were filled with their security detail as well as more hired from their US contacts. They were more secure than the president. Their safety in a foreign country was a high priority.

Everything that pertains. The boys were thoroughly inspected. After numerous sasaeng disruptions in the past, security made sure that every hotel staff member assigned to BTS backgrounds was investigated and scrutinised. Taehyung and Hobi felt safe after their obsessed fan was tragically apprehended the previous year.

Jimin was watching the passing scenery, thinking about Ruby as his heart started to race. He can't wait to see her and discover if they're soulmates, and even if they're not, he will still choose her.

His parents wanted to talk to management and ask about the possibility of the boys getting engaged and marrying their soulmates secretly. He was adamant about getting married soon.

The engaged hyungs want to get married right after Seokjin's wedding. The maknaes want to get married in the same year. Taehyung and Yunru have already been engaged for two years, and he doesn't want to wait longer. Their global fame has skyrocketed in the western countries, and BangPd is ready to reveal the Bells.

The van had a relaxed mode even when Seokjin annoyed the members with his silly dad jokes.

Seokjin's eyes sparkle as he looks at Namjoon. "Joonie...here's a special one for you?" He nudged his leader's shoulder to get his attention.

Namjoon looked up from his phone, his eyes furrowed. "Jin-hyung, did I sign up for Annoy-Namjoon's day?" He sighs exasperatedly. Their hyung can be so exhausting.

Seokjin raised his brows and clicked his tongue. "You're all so quiet and only on technology, which eats up all your brain cells...be glad I offer this humour service for free..." he told him in his theatrical manner.

Namjoon sighed deeply. "Okay, hyung, do your thing?"

Hobi chuckled softly, "Hyung, entertain us, okay..."

Seokjin smiled brightly. "No wonder you are Bangtan's sun...other people I know are only called to be hail and brimstones."

Jimin snorted softly.

Seokjin inhaled deeply. "Okay...if you could listen to three jokes, I'll leave you alone so that you can admire my face more."

Namjoon just rolled his eyes. "Seriously, hyung."

Seokjin gave him a deadpan look. "Namjoon, if you want to be one of the King's advisors, you need to be able to have a sense of humour. You're the king's son-in-law; a smile doesn't cost anything."

Namjoon just shook his head, his attention back to his phone.

Yoongi, who sat next to Hobi, groaned as he opened one eye lazily, "Seokjin-hyung...do your lungs ever rest?"

Seokjin grinned. "Life is too short...Yoon?"

Yoongi groaned as he rubbed his face. "Please...just don't-"

But Seokjin pretends he doesn't see his annoyed face. "What did the one ocean say to the other?"

Yoongi scrunched up his nose. "Oh gosh!"

Seokjin gives that windscreen laughter, "Nothing...they just wave."

The boys chuckled in the van, especially Hobi, who actually loved the dad jokes, which he usually shared with Kira and his dad.

Seokjin chuckled, "Here is another one..."

Taehyung smiles. "Aren't we almost at the studios?" He stretched his neck to check out from the window.

Seokjin, with his sassy attitude, said, "Only one---"

Yoongi exhaled loudly as he yelled towards the driver and manager, "Mr Lee? Save me! Seokjin is killing us,can I come and sit on your lap?"

Mr Lee looked back and frowned ,bit good naturedly rolled his eyes, while the driver giggled softly. These boys are truly agents of mayhem.

Bangtan burst out laughing as Seokjin just gave Yoongi a pointed, unimpressed look. "Now, that statement was just weird...ew!"

Yoongi smirks. "At least it kept me from ear suicide."

Seokjin chuckled and gave him a gentle shove. "I'm getting you back later..."

Jimin smiles. "We're here."

The three vans turned into a huge redbrick building with a huge billboard sign of the radio station.

Mr Lee turned back. "We're going through the backstage doors."

When they drove past Starbucks, the boys' eyes widened as they saw a huge line of ARMY standing secured by barricades, some even camped out . They were already there since the previous night and early morning, especially to have a first glimpse of their beloved idols.

Their fandom couldnt wait to see them live doing the interview.

The black Sprinter van slowed as it turned the corner towards the backdoor entrance street. The moment the tinted windows of the van came into view, the pavement crows erupted. Bangtan's eyes widen at the yells and excited screams.

They were so blessed to have such devoted and loyal fans who had been waiting for hours, some even since dawn. They pushed forward but are securely held back only by a heavy line of barricades and a wall of security detail. Army bombs flashed, signs of love shot into the air, and their voices unbridled into one massive scream.

BTS! BTS! BTS!

The sound was so deafening, like a physical force that echoed against the metal barricades.

When the vans stop in front of the huge backstage entrance. Our paparazzi cameras were clicking like mad, and phones were high up. The excitement was palpable.

Inside the van, the boys exchanged looks of awe.

Jungkook's doe eyes widened; Hobi grinned as if all the chaos fed him an energy bar. Jin exaggeratedly fixed his hair in the reflection of his cellphone screen. Yoongi sighed playfully, shaking his head as he started pulling his mask higher. His beanie was low on his forehead. Jimin was clothed in all black, and his face was flushed. He just came out of some heavy romantic texting with Ruby. Namjoon and Yoongi just raised their eyebrows at Jimin's reddened cheeks. Jimin just smirks and ignores the looks his hyungs throw at him.

Taehyung leant closer to the window, his voice deep and filled with amusement: "Woah! ARMY is loud today."

Namjoon chuckled. As his eyes scanned the excited crowd, "It's New York, Tae. They're always loud."

The van then rolled to a full stop. The anticipation hung thickly in the air.

Bodyguards on both sides snapped into their positions, radios crackling as the security detail of the venue was in full action.

Big Hit managers and extra bodyguards were already outside to keep the boys safe from intrusive media.

The van's sliding door opened, and then...the world outside exploded.

A deafening array of screams sounded like a war zone mixed with fireworks.

ARMY as well as paps were in full-blown action.

"JIMIN! Mochi!

Kookie I love you!

Hobi! Yoonie! Suga!

"KIM TAEHYUNG, WE LOVE YOU!"

WWH! Seokjin, pose for us!

Even the American paparazzi who were adamant about jumping into the craze shouted their names with the same urgency they once reserved only for Hollywood superstars.

BTS won the west over with their charm, humility and talent.

It was proof now and undeniable that BTS weren't just "foreign artists" anymore; no way, they were global superstars, and the Western industry knew it and saw them now at their fame level even more.

The security moved in first, towering men in black jackets forming a moving wall.

"Stay close! Keep the formation!" one bald head guard with a stern face barked into his mic.

Namjoon stepped out, wave at the screaming crowd with ashy smile and little bow.

Jungkook hopped down from the van, a big bunny smile on his face, giving a tiny wave that made the entire left side of the barricade fans literally collapse into hysterics.

Jimin stepped out next, like a cool supermodel on a ramp, only giving a single glance over his shoulder and smirking, which sent fans screaming his name like a true battle cry.

Taehyung followed, with his black beret, his expression soft, eyes glowing behind tinted glasses. When he lifted a shy hand to wave, a section of ARMY shrieked, even cried, like they'd been shot with electric guns.

Hobi, Army's sunshine in divine human form, literally bounced out, yelling loudly.

"Hello ARMY."

Some fans hyperventilate on the spot. Phones were capturing every angle of this magical moment.

Yoongi with his pixie beanie walked out calm, cool and collected, with his true unbothered persona, which somehow made ARMY scream even louder.

Some three girls near the barricade had a quirky banner, and they collectively screamed.

"MIN YOONGI, MARRY ME!" a girl with green hair yelled.

Yoongi just hid a smile under his mask. Army is so extra.

Then came the world's handsome hyung. Jin came at last, giving an over-dramatic pose that had the paparazzi yelling for "one more, one more!"

Some paps yelled, 'Beautiful!' Which made Jin crackle.

Namjoon walked tall and stayed close to the front, greeting staff friendly as he walked, always the leader, always the steady presence and Bangtan's comfort.

The group and their entourage began moving towards the backstage doors, surrounded by attentive security who pushed back the growing annoyance of paparazzi.

Their cameras snapped in a collective succession; it sounded like machine-gun clicking only reserved for red carpets and political arrivals, but the electrifying atmosphere placed them in the frenzy.

The atmosphere felt more than alive; it was hot with anticipation, blaring with music from fans' phones, which were shimmering with excitement.

As Bangtan and their staff, flanked by their bodyguards, entered the backstage door, the screams didn't fade one bit; they even intensified, echoing off the redbrick walls.

Behind them, fans didn't stop chanting their fanchant.

The boys could even hear it once the huge metal doors closed; the sound still seeped through:

"Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, Jeon Jungkook, BTS!..."

Inside, the members smiled as they glanced at each other, almost breathless and energised.

Jin exhaled dramatically as he walked next to Jungkook. "Gosh, it's so stressful when Worldwide Handsome strikes again... I hoped their hearts are okay."

Jungkook laughed breathlessly, his doe eyes sparkling.

"Only you, Hyung... but seriously, they're really loud today."

Namjoon chuckled as his dimples deepened with a grin.

"Well! Welcome to America."

And with that, they continued down the hallway, towards the green room with the western fame behind them.

They will have the interview in the Theatre hall with 200 guests. The boys felt nervous and hope the interview will be cordial and respectful.

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The green room

The excited staff members lead the Bright guests to the green room, the atmosphere electrifying with that soft excitement that only live shows carry.

BTS were all scattered around the couches, futons, and sofa chairs. The staff prepared drinks and finger snacks for the group. The bodyguards and managers sat around the group enjoying the host's hospitality.

Taehyung was sipping from his water bottle while humming something jazzy under his breath. Jimin was like an energised bunny after he resumed texting Ruby; a shy, happy grin grazed his face, which made Hobi and Yoongi more suspicious.

Namjoon was pacing like a professor polishing a thesis, with a cocktail pie in his hand, and Yoongi was quietly adjusting the sleeves of his sweater; he looked a little apprehensive for the coming interview.

Jungkook's mouth was just moving constantly as he was enjoying a plate with snacks; he was leaning into the monitor screen watching the fans chant outside, his shoulders bouncing with anticipation.

Jin and Hobi were trying to keep everyone's energy up, one with lame dad jokes, the other with pure sunshine energy. The staff only sat there feeling exhausted yet satisfied that everything went according to schedule.

A slight knock sounded on the door before it slowly cracked open and the host and a stage manager entered. The boys all stood up and bowed deeply as they politely greeted the older man, who looked awed at the group. He took some pics with the Big Hit crew.

After a while with friendly handshakes, Elvis expresses how happy he was for having them as his guests.

"Two minutes to stage," the stage manager said, her clear grey eyes smiling although she tried to hide it. It didn't matter how many popular global artists she'd handled before, but the sheer sight of all seven of them together did something to people. They were mesmerising in person. She smirked because she is a closet ARMY.

A young audio tech behind her, brown eyes wide, mouthed "Oh my goodness..." the moment she saw Jimin rake his fingers through his glossy dark hair.

Another assistant started pretending to check out the cables just to get a quick, discreet look, cheeks rosy red, whispering to her colleague softly, "They look so unreal in person." Her eyes were on Namjoon, who charmingly smiled at the stage manager.

The production crew moved swiftly and with purpose around, but everyone's professionalism was viewed with awe.

One man holding a tablet stuttered slightly when a polite Namjoon thanked him in perfect English.

When Taehyung with his intense eyes bowed politely, a stylist behind him just unceremoniously froze, his hand mid-air, because Taehyung looked like he'd just stepped straight out of a Celine editorial.

The hallway outside the green room felt electrified. Cameras were being adjusted, walkie-talkies crackled with cues on the boys' entrance, and someone whispered breathlessly.

"Omg! When those boys step out, the fans are going to lose it. I think we need to prepare for high audio levels."

Then finally, the cue came through the headset, "BTS to standby...BTS to standby." The Bangtan boys stood together smiling.

SeokJin clapped his hands theatrically as he

"Alright, my boys. Let's go charm the world... again with our dazzling good looks."

Jungkook started to laugh as Jimin nudged him. Hobi bounced to the front next to Yoongi, glowing like the human version of stage lights.

As the door finally opened, several of the hyped-up staff members instinctively straightened. Some bowed politely. Some stared openly, like they were witnessing living legends in action. Now they understood their global appeal.

Namjoon was the first to step into the corridor towards the stage, offering a warm dimpled smile as he softly whispered, "Thank you for taking care of us." His eyes glowed.

The production assistant nearly tripped over a cable, more clumsy than Namjoon on a good day. Yoongi and Seokjin discreetly chuckled.

They all walked together, a perfect mix of their usual swagger, humility, and brotherhood. Their footsteps echoed as the backstage lighting flickered hues of purple and pink.

The closer they got to the stage on the left, the louder the crowd chanted.

Their name vibrated through the entire studio: "BTS! BTS! BTS!"

The smiling host, Elvis Duran, was waiting near the curtain.

He is flashing a huge grin."You boys ready...to dazzle?"

Jungkook's doe eyes were wide, and he grinned wide."Yeah, always."

A coordinator lifted her hand and gestured, "Standby... and go!" Each member received a mic.

The stage door immediately opened. The boys could see smoke effects drifting low across the floor.

ARMY screamed like a tidal wave of sound. The colourful lights ignite like fireworks.

And when BTS stepped onto the stage with that unmistakable aura ...calm, confident, glowing, as if the world had just been waiting for this auspicious moment.

As the boys stepped into the spotlight, ARMY's screams and yells erupted so loudly that it seemed like the stage floor practically vibrated.

Hobi threw his hands up first and yelled exuberantly, "Hello iHEARTRADIO!"

The screams doubled.

Jungkook did a tiny shoulder dance, laughing at the reaction of the crowd.

"Wow...loud... It's so very loud." He murmured.

Jimin smirked as he placed a hand over his heart dramatically.

"You guys always make us feel like kings..."

Taehyung, with his deep voice and coolness, leant towards the crowd and shouted, making the hyungs chuckle.

"Are you ready?"

The fans absolutely lost their minds hearing their Taetae's deep, husky voice.

Jin stepped forward, grinning with those worldwide broad shoulders. He smirks and winks.

"ARMY...I am your Worldwide Handsome... thank you!"

The boisterous laughter rippled through the audience like a tidal wave.

Yoongi only tilted his head slightly, smirking.

"Okay, okay, guys... Let's sit before they scream the roof off."

Namjoon, ever the charming leader, guided them to the high stools with a warm smile as his eyes roamed over the overwhelmed crowd.

"ARMY, thank you for coming. Let's have fun today."

The fans were besides themselves; some were crying into their glowing ARMY bombs, others were shaking banners with cute wording with trembling hands, and some were screaming Jungkook's name as if oxygen depended on it.

Others shout 'JIMIIIIIINNN!' in pitches higher than opera notes, some chanting 'Hobi! Hobi! Hobi!' and 'TaeTae!'

Some screamed marriage proposals to a reddened Yoongi, some even screamed 'Namjoon is a legend', and every time Seokjin waved, they yelled out his name.

The fans were hysterical. One fan in the front row seat even fainted when Jimin winked; a security guard fortunately caught her in time.

Another yelled shamelessly,

"NAMJOON YOU CAN BREAK MY HEART LIKE YOU BREAK MIC STANDS!"

Bangtan burst out in laughter as Namjoon covered his face, laughing.

The entire studio felt like it was floating on a marshmallow cloud of chaotic love between Army and their beloved boys.

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The screams were deafening as they took their seats on the high stools. Jimin almost slipped from the chair, which made Taehyung and Yoongi smirk. Jimin's face reddened, but his cute antics made ARMY giggle.

The host looked at the excited audience that couldn't stop screaming.

Elvis Duran, with his jovial manner,

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's give it up one more time for BTS!"

The ARMY explodes again in chaotic yelling of the members' names.

Elvis smiled as his eyes roamed over the seven smiling members:

"My goodness, boys, every time you walk into a room, the sound level goes from zero to... 'we should call the fire department. ASAP. This is an unseen aura.' Welcome back to iHeartRadio! ...BTS!"

Namjoon's dimples deepen as he politely answers,

"Thank you, thank you for having us. Mr Elvis"

Elvis: "So first of all, let me first shout out congratulations on another sold-out show. You guys were still in New Jersey last night, then you flew straight here, and somehow you still look like supermodels. I just don't understand it."

The audience applauds loudly.

Jin grinned as he theatrically said:

"It's natural beauty...it just can't be bought."

ARMY scream; the members just laugh softly.

Elvis chuckled:

"Wow! We have a lot to talk about today ... new music, your globally successful world tour, your insane global success... And yes, your beloved ARMY, we'll take some of your questions later too."

ARMY cheered again.

Elvis then turns to Jimin:

"Jimin, woah, last time you were here, you stole the show by just... existing. Is there anything you want to say to the ARMY fans?"

Jimin's cheeks flushed as the fans cheered, and he just laughed shyly.

"Oh wow! I just want to say thank you for all the love you've shown us. We missed you all."

Again, deafening screams.

Elvis smirked: So who would you like to collab with next?

J-Hope chuckles, "Yeah, definitely Drake!"

Namjoon nodded. "Lil Nas X"

Seokjin: "And...Coldplay."

Elvis smiles. "So on your new album...what is your favourite song?"

Jimin and Suga simultaneously shout, "Home!"

J-Hope shouts out, "Definitely Mikrokosmos."

Elvis nodded and then asked, "What do you regard as your most difficult choreography to dance and sing to?"

Taehyung smiles. "It is 'Dionysus'."

Jungkook nodded and added, "It's an alcohol-themed song ...talking about just drinking...drinking." He was translating the Korean lyrics into English. The crowd was delighted by their maknaes' cute English.

Elvis smiles. "Okay, first question, from ARMY: which of the members wakes up the earliest on tour, and who is impossible to wake up...?"

Namjoon started laughing:

"Jin-hyung definitely wakes up early... but only to eat ramen..."

Jin looked at Namjoon with open betrayal. "Hey, that's not a habit; that's survival instinct."

Yoongi nodded with a dry tone, "Yeah, well, before my name comes up illegally, I'm definitely the impossible one. Please just don't try."

Namjoon laughs, "It's so true, Elvis; once a staff member learned the hard way to not schedule anything - interviews, brand appearances involving Yoongi - before noon."

The crowd laughed because they knew their favourite sleepy cat, Yoongi.

Taehyung nodded. "Yoongi-hyung is so unbothered; he once answered a group chat at 5 a.m. with just the word 'Why?' and went back to sleep.

The crowd roared as Elvis chuckled.

Elvis grinned as he looked down on the cards. "Okay, who spends the most time in front of the mirror before going on stage?"

The group members started to laugh, and most looked at Jimin, who raised his eyes and gestured confusedly at himself.

Jungkook giggles as he instantly gestures his thumb to Jimin, "Easy, Jimin-hyung."

Jimin gasped as he looked adorably offended, "I have to check if I'm still alive."

J-Hope chuckles loudly, "It's true, Elvis; before we ever go on stage, Jimin is known to do a full 360° full-outfit check-out before walking on stage. He always looked flawless."

Suga nodded with his dry tone. 'Yeah, Jin-hyung once timed him and yelled, "Congratulations, Jimin, you checked yourself 12 times but still changed nothing."'

Jin nodded as he clapped while the maknae line grinned softly.

ARMY cheered. Loving the fact that Yoongi answered.

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Elvis smiles. "So, who's the cleanest member... and who is the messiest?"

All six immediately shouted, "Jhope!"

J-Hope smiled and nodded. "Yeah, I love neatness, clean environments and organised spaces. Everything must be meticulous."

Jungkook chuckles, "It's true...J-Hope hates dirty surfaces and will give you that scary judgy look, so we're all scared when J-Hope starts to be the cleaning general on our off days."

The audience and Elvis laugh loudly as Jungkook imitates J-Hope's face when seeing a messy room.

Taehyung grinned. "The second cleanest is Jin; he is very clean and orderly in the kitchen, and Jimin is very keen on personal hygiene and good appearance; he is tidy but not obsessively so."

Namjoon grinned and gestured to Yoongi. "Suga is also tidy, but his tidiness is more minimalistic and not flashy; he dislikes mess."

Jin clapped his hands. "Oh, let's talk about the messiest of us..." He raised his eyes towards the maknae line as well as the maknae of the hyung line.

Namjoon laughed. "Yeah, I'm not that clean, more clumsy, and my bros loved to tease me endlessly."

Jungkook grinned. "I accept responsibility for being one of the messy members, but only when I'm too busy to clean up."

J-Hope nods, "Yeah, I second that. Taehyung only cleans in a very artistic way, but he is not conventionally organised.

Jin grinned. "Our Joonie once lost his passport inside his own bag, but please don't ask. We're still investigating. So, I told myself to keep a mental list of everything Namjoon has broken, lost or spilt."

Elvis. "What's the one habit that drives the others crazy?"

Yoongi snorts, "Easy on those dad jokes of Jin-hyung, especially when no one asked."

Bangtan laughed, and all nodded in agreement.

Jin gasped dramatically and said with a very posh tone, "What utter ungratefulness. I'm a special gift to them."

Yoongi nods. "Yeah, definitely a gift everyone dreads for Christmas. Jin-hyung could just randomly start telling a joke mid-conversation. And if nobody laughs, he'll tell it anyhow, even repeat it louder and slower and with those dramatic hand gestures, until someone, usually poor J-Hope, caves."

Jin scrunched up his nose. "I'm just telling them again; maybe they didn't hear it the first time.

Yoongi rolls his eyes. "We did hear it."

Jin, with a sassy tone, his hands on his hips, said, "So, why didn't you laugh?"

ARMY burst out in laughter. The boys were truly a chaotic bunch.

Elvis grins, "Who eats the most snacks backstage?"

J-Hope laughs and gestures to their maknae, "Obviously our bunny...Jungkook."

Jungkook furrowed his brows while chewing a gummy worm that he snuck without Namjoon's consent. "Me?"

Jin chuckled, "Yes, you...." Elvis, he once ate from the entire catering table before soundcheck. When the staff asked if he wanted more food, he just said, "What he had was just a warming-up session."

Elvis smiled warmly at Jungkook, who looked at his hyung with affection. 'So next question: who is the most emotional when you're apart from fans?'

Namjoon answered softly, 'All of us...but Jimin cries the fastest.'

The crowd awed.

Jimin looked embarrassed. "Not true...it's allergies."

Taehyung chuckled, "He cried when he read a farsighted stone at one of our Japanese shows that read, 'Thank you for existing.'" Suga-hyung just gave him a tissue without looking at him and said, 'Breathe.'

Elvis, "So who is the most likely to start dancing for no reason?"

Everyone simultaneously, "Hobi!"

Hobi burst out laughing. 'Can't help it; music is playing in my head like second nature.'

Yoongi grinned. "Yeah, he once started dancing in the silent elevator without music, starting his own beats."

Elvis, "Who's the worst at replying to messages?"

Jungkook, "Oh, easy, Suga-hyung."

Yoongi furrowed his brows. "I do reply...eventually."

Taehyung turned to him and looked at Elvis. "That's an understatement," he replied three days later, with the word 'Noted'. With that, he stated the conversation is already over."

The hyungs snort softly, remembering the time they planned on eating out during a group break. Yoongi was in his genius lab working on new songs.

Elvis: "Hmm...so who is the most romantic?

Jin instantly pointed at Jimin. "Jimin and ...wait for it...Yoongi."

Yoongi sighs deeply and groans, much to the delight of ARMY. "Seriously." He pointedly looked at a smug Jin. Payback time for not listening to the dad jokes in the van. Jin-hyung can be high-level petty.

Jimin covers his warm cheeks. "WHY do you expose me like that?"

Jungkook smirks, "Don't fight Jin-hyung; he knows us best. Elvis...Jimin always remembers small details like your favourite drinks and moods, and he notices when anyone is sad before they speak."

Elvis looked to each one. "Last question from ARMY. Name one habit you secretly loved about another member.

Jungkook looked at Jin. "When Jin-hyung cooks tasty food for us. I can eat my fingers off."

Yoongi grins, "When Hobi laughs without a care. He can light up a room like fireworks."

Taehyung grinned, "When Jimin just smiles quietly at us. Gosh, he is like a fairy or angel."

Namjoon nodded and said with a serious tone, "It's when all of us are together...being seven. Being a family, not just idols or a band...but upholding the ethos of brotherhood."

The theatre became silent as Elvis paused, smiling widely because that was the defining moment when the world knew why BTS works.

The crowd clapped; some looked emotional.

Elvis nodded. "You are a family, so what is BTS's favourite colour?"

Namjoon smiled. "Purple, which represents our beloved fandom, ARMY."

Elvis nodded. "Of course, because the iconic New York Empire State Building turned purple sparkles in your honour.

Then suddenly Elvis Duran grinned, leaning forward in a mischievous look. "Alright, this is the question that everyone is dying to know ... I promise I wouldn't go there. but I'm absolutely going there..."

Bangtan shift around because the atmosphere suddenly shifts. They knew where the question was heading. They were informed by management to be aware of the question, especially when ARMY already exploded with cheering and screaming.

Elvis laughs, "The netizens are losing their minds over something or a group of very privileged girls called the 'Bangtan Bells. The most elusive, mysterious, invisible, and famous soulmates are apparently protected like national treasures." The group just froze with unreadable expressions. Elvis gave them a dramatic pause. "So...can we at least get a spoiler? Anything...hints about nationality, hair colour...anything perhaps?" He asked hopefully.

Jin gasped dramatically, and Jungkook hid his flustered face; he was still in his honeymoon stage. Taehyung looked blank; he was not about to divulge his fiancé's name. Jimin looked a little nervous because he was embroiled in a dating scandal a few weeks ago, and he rather stayed tight-lipped.

Yoongi pursed his lips; knowing that the world was watching them intently, he just adjusted his hand mic and calmly said, "Er, no."

ARMY was screaming louder.

Elvis was laughing now: "You mean 'no' as in 'no comment', or 'no' as in 'you'll never know'?"

Yoongi, with a deadpan expression, "Er, yes."

Namjoon started to laugh quietly. "Elvis...that is the clearest answer you'll get."

But Elvis wasn't giving up; he knows they might slip, and the world was dying to know their partner's identity that was closely guarded.

Elvis smirks, "But the Bells are real?"

Yoongi returns the smirk. "Possibly...but that you already know; even the system in the galaxy knows."

Jin intercepted, "If we spill the beans, Bang PD will appear right now like a magician."

ARMY were losing their minds that moment. Even the antis, sasaengs and haters can't wait to find out so that they can reinforce the hate campaign against the boys and their girls.

Elvis looked pleadingly at Namjoon, adamant to get the ratings higher with just one hint. "Namjoon, leader. I. Asking you so nicely...just one hint."

Namjoon just smirked, his dimples deepened. "Elvis, we all agree on this. The Bangtan Bells will be revealed only after, " he glances at the uncomfortable members who looked rigid in their seats, "if one member meets his soulmate."

Army gasped. They knew it...the only ones who didn't meet their soulmates or who weren't confirmed...were Jungkook and Jimin. Big Hit didn't confirm or deny the dating scandal of Jungkook and America's sweetheart Zendaya, as well as Jimin and his Red.

Elvis looked shocked. "That is a revelation. You mean only one member is still available to your ARMY fans?"

They have no idea between Jimin or Jungkook, because both dating exposures were intense.

Jin grinned. "Yup, we're waiting patiently."

Jimin trying not to smile, "Extremely patiently."

Jungkook added to the confusion, "Very patiently."

Elvis furrowed his brows. "So when will the big reveal be?"

Namjoon smiled. "Now that is classified information."

Yoongi smirks, "State secret."

ARMY was now screaming loudly.

Elvis laughs. "Oh come on guys...not even a hint, a crumb, a little breadcrumb?"

Yoongi snickers softly. 'It will be interesting...you'll surely know when it's its destiny to know.'

Elvis, "So that's it...destiny will show up."

Yoongi nodded, "Exactly."

ARMY laughed and screamed again. Even if they were dying to know, they respect and trust Bangtan to reveal the Bells when the timing is right..

Elvis chuckled softly as suddenly upbeat music started to play. The boys' heads snap up when a figure emerges from the dark side of the stage.

When the figure got to the light, the boys jumped up and looked perplexed at each other and Elvis.

J-Hope's eyes were wide. "Wait...omg! No way!"

Halsey laughs, walking on the stage and waving at the screaming ARMY and the stunned boys.

Halsey: "Did someone say state secrets?"

Jungkook, "No way!"

Jimin, "What?!"

Taehyung smiled widely. "Oh my word. Is this real?"

Elvis stood and introduced his surprised guest, "Ladies and Gentlemen...HALSEY!"

The boys instantly embraced her in individual hugs and let her sit in the middle of them.

The crowd died down from the exciting entrance. Halsey looks hip and in street-savvy clothing. Her tattoos display as a work of art on her arms. Jungkook and Jimin were watching with interest at her tattoo art and smirked at each other because they loved tattoos.

Elvis smirks. 'So, Halsey, you've worked with these guys on a hit song that took the nation and global charts by storm?' What's the one thing fans don't know about them?

She smiled widely as Bangtan smirked at her.

Halsey giggles, 'Oh Elvis...these boys are truly agents of mayhem; they are chaos on legs...' She points at Jin.

"This one, our Mr Worldwide Handsome, can cook as if he could feed their whole ARMY. "

Halsey then points to Yoongi. "Now that one pretends he doesn't care but cares the most. Don't be fooled by his savage nature...he is our little kitty."

Yoongi turned red as Jimin started to snort.

Then she points to Namjoon. "And him? He is the emotional backbone of the group. Very intelligent but so humble.

Namjoon shook his head. "She knows too much?"

Halsey looked at Elvis and waggled her brows. "Oh yes...and the Elusive Bangtan Bells are so real...but I never met them. They are like mysterious mist on a foggy day. Undetected, yet existing.

ARMY screams so loud that the mics squeak.

Yoongi snorts, "Traitor."

Halsey giggles, "Relax...I've signed an NDA."

Elvis smiled. "Before we wrapped up...ARMY, are you happy right now!" He yells at the audience that looked overwhelmed with excitement.

Bangtan smiled widely as ARMY started to scream and do fanchants.

Elvis: "Everyone, BTS!"

The boys waved and thanked Elvis for the opportunity and waved to the crying ARMYs.

Just then Boy with Love started to play over the speakers as the crowd screamed again, the stage lights dimmed, and the boys and Halsey again hugged the boys as they reacquainted with joy.

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'The real life interview!'

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The interview truly ended on a high note. ARMY were still screaming outside when they exited the theatre; ARMY bombs were purple lit. Bangtan were guided back to the green room, where they took numerous pics. They went on the rooftop to drink some cocktails and took more pics with Halsey and the staff.

Eventually, it was time for them to depart for the airport at 2pm. BTS waved, bowed politely and gave quick thumbs-ups as starstruck staff and security helped guide them to the awaiting vans.

Jin, ever dramatic as he walked next to Hobi, following Namjoon and Yoongi:

"Oh now Worldwide Handsome is signing off!"

Hobi laughed as Jungkook whispered to Jimin next to him, who was scrolling down hos phones notification. He still needed to come clean with the hyungs. But there won't be a perfect timing as the present.

"You know, I can't hear myself think... or breathe. What a day."

Yoongi sighs, "I need to fall into a small coma. Please don't resuscitate me."

Jimin patted him on the back. "We won't...we didn't sign up for early destruction."

Yoongi just rolled his eyes.

The security detail tightened the formation around the boys as they moved them to the side back exit.

ARMY and the paparazzi were already waiting. Cameras and paparazzi snapped eagerly in rapid flashes at the boys from all angles. Social media influencers were eager to upload some footage.

By 12:15 PM, right on schedule, the boys were ready to board their private Gulfstream charter at the NYC Private Terminal.

Their black Sprinter vans arrived at a private terminal near JFK airport. Inside the luxurious and comfortable private compartment, the boys were greeted by their trusted BigHit logistics team and the pilot.

Namjoon, ever the leader, checked flight plans with the pilot near the rear. All the boys found comfortable seats to rest and detox from the hype of the radio.

Yoongi immediately slumped down in a leather seat, his earbuds propped in and already half-asleep. He'll talk to his soulmate Jiho a little later when he is refreshed.

Jimin was fiddling with his hair in the reflection of the window; his cheeks were flushed as he took out his phone. He hoped his girl wasn't fast asleep.

Taehyung and Jungkook already took the middle sofa beds, ready to play a little online game on the huge screen.

The private flight attendants had already prepared the tables at the back with plates. They will have a light meal after takeoff.

Some of the Big Hit staff were loaded with carry-on bags with their wardrobe for the evening in LA for the pre-recording of The Voice.

Jimin smirks as he starts typing, "Hey baby. We're done with the iHeartRadio interview. It was intense, and now we are on our way to LA. We're going to perform on the final episode of The Voice. It's going to be epic...

Unbeknownst to the group, every media and social platform was in a meltdown after the iconic interview

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A/n: The schedule is tight.

Thank you for your support, Please don't stop reading or commenting. A vote will be appreciated, even a comment to indicate you enjoyed the book.

Some jokes is the real life jokes of Seokjin and some of the interview question could be from real life but obviously creatively adapted to for the story line,

Feel free to engage with the readers.

1.Which members antics made you laugh the hardest during the interview?

2. Who do you think was the most iconic scene stealer on stage?

3. Rim all the late night shows in the USA who do you think might win the first interview with the Bells?

4. Which members personality surprise you the most?

5. What was you most favourite moment?

6. Who do you think wax the funniest at the interview?

7. If you were the interviewer with the Bells first appearance, what will your first question be?

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