BTS Fᴀɴᴄᴀғᴇ [frequently asked questions]

 BEFORE STARTING:

• I am a "Regular Member". I don't really know how the 5th ARMY membership works.
• This isn't a tutorial on how to join or levelup (click HERE if you're looking for one). I'll be listing the common mistakes people make when applying and I'll try answering the most frequently asked questions.
• I never used the PC version of the fancafe so this is solely based on the mobile version.
• This might contain some mistakes as I am a fellow fan and not a fancafe staff member. I am just sharing what I know about the fancafe.
• The format is always tricky as we were not given an example to follow so I can't really answer questions about it.

• > What is the "fancafe"?

A fancafe is some sort of forum. Almost every celebrity in South Korea has one on DAUM (platform). Each fancafe has their own boards, content and rules. Everyone can open a fancafe, the ones dedicated to celebrities are usually managed by their agencies.

• > What does leveling up mean?

This might also answer "why is leveling up so hard?". As you may know, Bangtan used to interact a lot with fans on Twitter before their debut but now it's impossible for them to do so because of their huge following. They do try to interact with us on the fancafe though as the number of members there is radically less significant (which is funny because the BTS fancafe is still the one with most members out of all the fancafes on Daum) than on other SNS accounts they have.

That being said, you might already start to understand that since they try to interact more with us through the fancafe, that means they're more vulnerable on there, which gives anti-fans the perfect opportunity to attack them on the fancafe. That is why we have "levels", in addition to that, the rules are quite (really) strict on there too and the staff members are constantly monitoring the fancafe.

So long story short: when you join the fancafe, we can't be sure whether or not you're actually an ARMY, so your access is restricted and you need to successfully pass the levelup test to prove that you are.

P.S. - them interacting more with fans on the fancafe does NOT mean they favour Korean fans, international fans can join it too. I think they might feel more comfortable on there since the fancafe is strictly managed and is overall a space space for both BTS and ARMY.

• > What are the ranks/levels on the fancafe?

→ Associate Member / 준회원 : you automatically get this rank upon joining the fancafe. you don't have access to most boards, you can't publish posts or comments.

→ Regular Member / 정회원 : you have to successfully apply for levelup to get to this level. you have access to most boards, you can publish posts and comments. you don't have access to the paid boards.

→ VIP Member / 우수회원 : you have to purchase an official membership kit (ARMY). you have access to everything.

• > How can I levelup?

You can levelup by submitting your application! A set of new questions is available every Friday if you're interested in leveling up. You can answer it from FRIDAY to SUNDAY KST (Korea Standard Time), your application will be rejected if you send it on Monday or any other day actually. You have to answer them correctly and provide screenshot proofs to be eligible for levelup. The questions are usually said to "hard", but it's done on purpose to discourage anti-fans from joining the fancafe. However, this also means it's quite difficult for ARMYs to get in too.

NOTE - YOU CANNOT ANSWER A PREVIOUS SET OF QUESTIONS ONCE THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS OVER. You will have to wait for Friday to get the new questions!

• > What are the levelup questions?

The title of the post is usually: 등업신청_정회원 양식 (YYMMDD ver)

EXAMPLE

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• > Where can I post my answers?

This board

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NOTE - notice how I can't click on "write" since I'm not posting this during the application period.

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Don't forget to post your answers (from 1 to 4) under "SECRET" by clicking on this button on the bottom right!

• > Does it have to be in Korean?

When answers need to be in hangul/Korean, then YES. You have to answer in Korean when necessary. You can answer question 1 in English though if you want to. Here's my friend's application from last week as an example.

• > For question 1, do they mean my real name? If so, do I need to add my surname?

YES, they mean your real name. Apparently, you don't need to add your surname, I personally added it to be sure. Your post is going to be "SECRET" anyway so you don't need to worry about anyone seeing your personal information, except for the fancafe managers.

• > For question 1, which gender should I put?

The gender is either "Female" (여) or "Male" (남). There aren't any other options for non-binary individuals though.

• > For question 1, do I need to put my age in Korean (+1)?

No, the Korean age system does NOT apply for non-Koreans. Just put your normal age/international age.

• > For question 1, what's the hangul for xx (country)?

If you really want to answer question 1 in Korean and you don't know your country's name in hangul. Just go to Wikipedia, look for your country's page then switch the language to Korean and ta-da!

• > For question 1, where can I find my DAUM ID?

It's this one!

• > For question 1, is my DAUM ID the name I have on the fancafe?

No, that's your Fancafe Nickname.

• > Where can I find my Fancafe Nickname?

Go to the fancafe and click on the menu, the name at the bottom is your Fancafe Nickname.

• > For question 1, do I need to add "@daum.net" to my DAUM ID?

No, it's unnecessary.

• > For question 2, my application was refused because of this question but I got it right. Why?

The format. They're REALLY strict for this one question even when you get it right.

The right format is: YY/MM/DD

The wrong formats are:

• YYMMDD
• YYYY/MM/DD
• YY.MM.DD
• YY-MM-DD
• YYYY, written month, DD

Or any other variation, really. Just use the correct format.

• > I can't attach two pictures with my answers. What can I do?

You should NOT attach pictures with the post containing your answers. Your screenshots should be posted under your application post in (2) COMMENTS. Don't forget to lock your comments! The main post should ONLY include questions from 1 to 4!

• > For question 5, is Spotify/Apple Music accepted?

Yes, it is. Just follow the requirements and you're good.

→ this is a Spotify screenshot (taken by a Samsung phone) to show you how it's supposed to look like. Do not cercle the evidence, I just did it to show you what's important in the screenshot.

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[Spotify requirements]

• Pull down the notification bar to show the date. The date on the screenshot needs to be the same as the day you submit your application (KST).
• The song needs to be (✓)
• Let the song play past 03:50
• Don't pause it.
• Don't forget to add your watermark with your Fancafe Nickname. (use capital letters if your FC nickname has them)

• > For question 6, do I need to pull down my notification bar for the YouTube screenshot?

No, it's unnecessary.

→ this is a YouTube screenshot (taken by a Samsung phone) to show you how it's supposed to look like. Do not cercle the evidence, I just did it to show you what's important in the screenshot.

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[YouTube requirements]

• Like the video
• Click on the video, you need to show that it's not paused
• Let it play past 05:01
• Subscribe to the channel
• Turn on the notifications
• Don't forget to add your watermark with your Fancafe Nickname

• → Profile settings

Set your "Privacy" to "Manager" in your fancafe profile settings. They might refuse your application if it's not done.

• > I previously posted an application but I can't find it anywhere. What do I do?

Put your DAUM ID in the search bar of the fancafe, your post should show up. If not, then submit another application. Applications usually get deleted when you post them in the wrong board.

• > When will I get my results back?

I personally waited three weeks to get mine. It depends on how many applications they have to review. Just be patient.

• > How can I know if I leveled up?

They will send you a notification whether you leveled up or not.

• > I already sent my application last week but I want to submit another one, should I?

You can. You just need to go back and delete your second application if your first one is accepted. If your first application is refused then at least you have another one already posted!

• > My phone's language is set on xx (language). Is that okay for the screenshots?

I don't know. I suggest switching your phone to Korean or English to be sure.

• > I already leveled up, do I need to apply/answer the questions every weekend?

Nope! Once you're leveled up, you don't need to apply again.

> SCREENSHOTS PROCESS <

• using a Samsung phone (Android)
• using Spotify for question 5
• using YouTube for question 5

[example provided: LY Tear era/FAKE LOVE]

> APPLICATION PROCESS <

• using a Samsung phone (Android)
• using my second account
• using Korean for question 1
• using Spotify for question 5 (phone set on Korean)
• using YouTube for question 6 (phone set on Korean)

[example provided: levelup application quiz (180824 ver)]

[ NOTE - I posted this thread on one of my previous Twitter accounts that I don't use anymore. I might deactivated one day so I reposted it on here to "keep a copy" of it. ]