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NYT Daily ? September 12, 2025

BTS ___ (K-pop group's fan base)

Answer:

ARMY

Hint:

This loyal fan community is known for their coordinated streaming efforts and purple-themed support, often breaking records for their favorite artists.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the official fanbase name of the globally popular K-pop group BTS. The word "ARMY" is both an acronym (standing for "Adorable Representative MC for Youth") and a symbolic term, representing how fans stand together like an army to support the group. It’s a direct fill-in-the-blank answer, with no hidden wordplay—just a well-known term in K-pop culture.

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