It was a tiring, but productive, and fun Friday this fourth of March! Dada and I planned everything about this day as we were heading out. Gotta plot them errands out to sulit our labas! We squeezed in all the things we wanted and needed to do. Like getting our vaccine booster shots in the morning, lunching the Flavors of Asia set meals at McDonald's where Dada had his Ebi Burger, Nori Shake Shake Fries, and Matcha Sundae while I tasted the new Strawberry Banana Sundae, also the K-Chicken Burger and Honey Butter Shake Shake Fries again yay, shopping for domestic needs because adulting you know. And the highlight of the day? Visiting the BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS in Metro Manila! 💜 Around December 2021, the SM Supermalls teased the Filipino ARMY again with Bangtan Sonyeondan's iconic logo. Since that was the tactic they did before for the BTS Pop-Up: Map Of The Soul in Metro Manila, Filo ARMY already decoded the signaled message. And boyyy, we were never wrong! Because days after, it was announced that another BTS Pop-Up is coming -- the Space of BTS! ✨ Same as the previous BTS Pop-Up Store, the Space of BTS is located at SM Mega Mall. However, you must know that it is now on the Upper Ground Floor of Building B and not on the third level of Mega Fashion Hall. The magic shop was ribbon cut during the festive Christmas Day of last year, just right in time for holiday gift-giving. No announcement yet regarding the extension date, but it is said to run until the end of March 📆 Although things are getting better, thank God, Space of BTS patrons are still encouraged for early registration through the online booking platform morningKall to ensure health and safety for all -- just like before. Advanced bookings are open every Wednesday at 1:00 PM. And this time, one booking is good for two people. Yes, if I reserved a slot, I have an extra ticket where I can bring my ARMY bestie. Better this plus one rule, to be honest. Because last time, with the one-account-per-person regulation, it was chaotic! Like a real concert tix reg, bardagulan here kasi. So imagine how happy I was that booked myself a ticket! But while signing up for my company, boom, sold out the slots already. Of course, I could not ditch my friends. In the end then, I unused my online ticket because we just walked in. Personal and legit story, bro! So whoever thought of this 1:2 ratio slot reservation deserves a reward! Claps to you! Thanks for this po!~ Dada and I, your 11/11 couple slash Filo ARMY couple ng taon na 'to, had been wanting to see the second installation of the BTS Pop-Up Store in Metro Manila. We just had our free time this month, and we know, it was kinda late already. But at least, we colored the plan, so relationship goals still unlocked! To be honest, albeit the planned visit, boyf and I did not reserve any slots because we tried walking in last year anyway. We just got lucky because, unlike the MOTS Pop-Up, there was no line when we went. So, we headed to the magic shop directly after having our temperature checked at the entrance. Common sense, but again, strict crowd control is implemented here at the Space. Therefore, proper physical distancing must be practiced between guests and staff. Wearing face masks, of course, is mandatory. Though removing them for photo ops could also be allowed, ensure to take your snap time a little quicker. More importantly, respect -- respect each other and do not be a toxic person :) As obvious from the title, the MOTS Showcase features official Bangtan items from the Map Of The Soul concept. What about the Space Pop-Up? The BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS, whether in Metro Manila, Singapore, or Bangkok, generally showcases original BTS merchandises from the Basic collection to the greatest-of-all-time hits of Dynamite, Boy With Luv, Mic Drop, Idol, and DNA. Inspired by their bae-sick to best eras yet, the Space of BTS highlights exclusive BTS merch ranging from clothes, accessories, stationery, homeware, and other lifestyle stuff. I noticed that the Space Pop-Up offers more useful goods that could be used in everyday life. Shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets would always be present in any BTS Store, that was why I was ecstatic when I saw bathrobes, pajamas, dress shirts, slippers, and socks there. Usual mugs, stickers, ballpens, postcards, pins, and badges are found too, of course. But there are also various kinds of bags, baseball caps, makeup tools, hair rollers, scrunchies, even towels, mirrors, and rugs! And more, I swear! There are lots of essentials here. And that amazes me because fans can now effortlessly use BTS thingz in their daily lives. Like, woah! Just wow!~ BTS Pop-Ups are known for their strikingly impressive store designs, so ARMY has extra reasons to visit aside from merch splurging! For the Space of BTS, expect a minimalist approach with calming shades of purple. Here in Manila, a storefront display greets welcome. It has a customized purple pop art about the Philippines, a white BTS logo, and three glass drawer sets that exhibit a few of Space's bestseller items. At the back of this centerpiece is a post parcel wood wall design with cutie-patootie stickers. The background has these vibes as if telling us that the BTS Space Pop-Up Store from Seoul is being shipped out to Metro Manila! Aww, right? As for the shelves, some are white-washed, while some are wood-ish. Purple tubes are also assembled as clothing stands and merch racks. While the walls have concrete gray hues. Though facing outside, Mic Drop TinyTAN characters are also set out. As well as the wide screen that plays BTS music videos on loop. And the one and only photo area? The English version of Borahae, the I Purple You backdrop! Make sure to seize this photo opportunity and take the best shots in front of the purple neon sign for a full Space of BTS experience! :) Similar to what I said in my Map Of The Soul Showcase blog post, the items here in the Space of BTS, actually in any BTS Pop-Up, can be purchased through the Weverse Shop app. However... Going to BTS Pop-Up Stores is truly, truly, truly a more unforgettable encounter! Tipid with the international shipping fee, at the same point, no more waiting because the merchandises are already on-hand. By chance that your likened goods are not there at the physical shop, then, that is just the time to go to Weverse. Get what I mean? Take advantage of the BTS merch that are already here! If only I knew that the Space Pop-Up would come here, I might have not bought the DNA DIY notebook, Idol Jin scrunchies, Boy With Luv l-holders, and Black Swan feather pen via Weverse. Instead, I would just shop here personally, like what my biological and ARMY sister did! She gave me the Dynamite Jin acrylic ballpen. It was her Christmas gift. Because as said, Space opened last Dec. And well? I did not want to leave the Pop-Up with empty hands, so I bought a pair of warm fuzzy socks and a purple BTS logo badge. For memories! These are for memories. Heeheehee!~ Visiting BTS Pop-Up Stores could be equated to visiting magic shops. I must know, been gone to two already. And with that knowledge, these are the moments and encounters that I personally would not trade for the world. Personal experience would always be superior for me. Happy memories are irreplaceable, eh. Mm-hmm-nyway! If the MOTS Store visit only allowed 45 minutes per batch, the Space Pop-Up has no declared time limit. Besides, since there is just one main photo spot, fans might not stay that long anyway. Wish there were more picture-perfect spaces to enjoy though. Bitin eh. But oh well! In terms of the item collection, I like the Space of BTS more than the former. Though actually, there is a Map Of The Soul section when Dada and I went. Those could be the left goods from the previous Pop-Up. Guess not everyone is aware of this since ARMY knows Space are all about the Basic and Greatest Hits merch, so here. In case there are any the-merch-that-got-away at MOTS, check out Space too. Who knows? It might be there. Then, the thing I like the most here in BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS in MM? Products are less pricier! Like, woohoo! PHP 1,000 would go a long way! Daebak 💜 Right, right! That is right! The BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS in Metro Manila is still around the corners of SM Mega Mall by the 31st of March 2022. Go on and drop by! Whether you are buying or not. Or just wanna take some snaps for your socials or not. Or you a BTS ARMY or not. Just ka! Every BTS Pop-Up Store is worth seeing, just as how BTS deserves to be seen, heard, and loved by the entire Universe! 💜
BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS in Metro Manila UGF, Building B, SM Megamall Entrance fee: Free admission https://2022btspopupasia.morningkall.com/ https://www.facebook.com/morningkall/
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THE BLOG-GIRLE L A M A N I L A Ela Mones, a Filipina girl,
is a passionate lifestyle blogger who loves to express her unforgettable life experiences and best moments through words, photos, and videos 💖
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