Gonzo Xmas Party: BTS, Lifestyle, and the Evolution of Modern Entertainment

• Run BTS! Episode 47 (Christmas Special, 2017): Members exchanged handmade gifts in a gift-stealing game that devolved into wrestling and fake arguments. The producers kept rolling, capturing Jin’s dad jokes and Jungkook’s competitive rage—a Gonzo-style refusal to edit for decorum.
• V Live “Christmas Eve with BTS” (2020): RM accidentally knocked over a candle, Jimin forgot the lyrics to “Silent Night,” and V wore a reindeer onesie that kept falling off. Rather than retaking, they laughed and soldiered on, treating technical failure as entertainment.
• Fan Compilations (e.g., “BTS Being Chaotic at Gayo Daejeon Rehearsals”): Leaked or partially sanctioned clips show them throwing fake snow at staff, stealing snacks from music show PDs, and photobombing each other’s solo shots. This “gonzo” behind-the-scenes material often goes more viral than the actual performances.

Christmas, a holiday celebrated by millions around the world, is traditionally associated with themes of joy, giving, love, and community. It's a time when people come together, often engaging in various festive activities, from decorating their homes and exchanging gifts to attending church services and enjoying special meals.

The term "Gonzo," popularized by Hunter S. Thompson, refers to a style of reportage where the author becomes a central character in the story. In the context of a Christmas party, this translates to: