about the zine.

Your Heart is a Museum is a zine dedicated to BTS members Kim Namjoon and Kim Taehyung that aims to highlight their shared love of the arts in all forms—drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, music, fashion, film, literature, and more—as well as their wider interests in nature, travel, and so on, and to ultimately to evoke the warmth and cosiness they exude.

concept.

The title Your Heart is a Museum refers to the ways in which Namjoon and Taehyung have increasingly and so generously shared their interests with us over the years, as well as their own artful creations in both their status as members of BTS and as individuals. They have opened their hearts to us and allowed us to see their deeper interests, thoughts, and creative processes, thus welcoming us into the ‘museums’ they’ve curated within themselves.The visuals of this zine will reflect the cosy, earthy vibes and neutral tones that Namjoon and Taehyung so often incorporate into their fashion, social media platforms, personal creations, and overall aesthetics. Consider themes of art, nature, travel, and the broad range of interests that make them so unique.This zine aims to showcase an array of digital and traditional art (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.,) and writing (prose, poetry, etc.). Some pages may be formatted as a traditional zine, while others may explore formats such as scrapbooks, travel blogs, and so on.

Below is a colour palette that represents the overall visual representation of the zine and its contents. Please note that this is a general guideline and colour usage is not limited to these HEX codes, tones, or saturations, but is to be used as a reference for overall aesthetic and to create a cohesive mood within the zine.

We have also created a pinterest board that includes an array of content that could be used for inspiration for your piece, but the ideas are limitless and are not constricted to this board.Your Heart Is A Museum is a SFW zine, and thus will not contain explicit material. Content may focus solely on Taehyung, solely on Namjoon, or on the two of them together (we will keep these as balanced as possible as pitches are accepted). To respect the focus of the zine, the presence of other members in works should be kept to a minimum, and romantic pairings involving Taehyung and/or Namjoon must be kept solely between the two of them. The depiction and/or description of light nudity or romantic intimacy is allowed as long as it remains appropriate for its potential viewers/readers.Content restrictions include, but are not limited to*:Explicit sexual content or nudity, violent or morally grey content, unhappy endings, excessive profanity, Taehyung or Namjoon in romantic pairings not with one another, substantial presence of other individuals.*Moderators hold the right to reject or suggest changes to pitched ideas that include potentially controversial or uncomfortable content, as well as content that more generally does not fit the concept of the theme.

zine specifications.

Your Heart is a Museum will be available in physical and digital formats with accompanying merchandise.Format: a5, 5.8 x 8.3, perfect bound book + a5 pdf digital copyLanguage: EnglishPrint resolution: 300 dpiNumber of pages: TBDThe above information is subject to change depending on the results of interest checks, application turn-out, and quantity of preorder sales.

compensation.

Dependant on zine interest and funds received, we hope to compensate all contributors with a physical zine (in addition to a free digital zine, regardless) and accompanying merchandise. Any remaining funds will go to a reputable charity (TBD), and will not be utilised by mods or contributors for personal profit.

contributor applications.

The number of contributors will be determined following an interest check period. A small number of guest contributors will be invited to join the zine in addition to applicants.You must be eighteen years of age or older at the time of application to participate.You may apply for multiple roles, but will be considered for only one; this will be determined by where we feel your work may fit into the zine best, or if we require more contributors in a particular role. In the event that we are short on contributors, pinch-hitters, or have the space for additional works, we will keep your interest in other roles in mind, but this is not guaranteed.Expectations of all positions are to create new, original works for the zine, follow the schedule and deadlines in a timely manner, and to respect the content restrictions, theme, general colour palette, and formatting rules.Cover Artist
The cover artist will create high-quality artwork with attention to detail in the composition, foreground and background imagery, colour, etc. for the front, back, and spine of the zine. As this is essentially the ‘face’ of the zine, this may require slight additional feedback (i.e. tone/saturation adjustments of colours) during the formatting period.Page Artists
Page Artists will have the option to create a 1-page piece or a 2-page horizontal spread of high-quality artwork with attention to detail in the composition, foreground and background imagery, colour, etc. Art may be digital or traditional (i.e. drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, etc., as long as scans/images of non-digital works can be submitted in high quality [dpi of 600 or more recommended]).Merch Artists
Merch artists will create 1-2 high-quality designs with attention to detail in the composition and colour, preferably one design for physical and one for digital. It is not necessary for applicants to have created merch prior to this experience, but it may be an asset.Writers
Writers will create a high quality, concise written work within the word limit given (TBD). Traditional prose and poetry formats are welcome.This is intended to be a highly creative and experimental zine, and collaborations are welcome between contributor roles and art/writing styles. Collaborations will only be accepted once the contributor lineup is determined.

schedule.

This timeline is subject to change.Interest check: August 4th - 25th
Contributor applications open: September 8th
Contributor applications close: October 6th
Creation: November 17th
Check-in #1: December 3rd
Check-in #2: January 14th
Check-in #3: February 18th
Submissions due: March 3rd
Preorders open: mid April

frequently asked questions.

What is a zine?
A zine (or fanzine) is a self-published collection of works that are created by artists and/or writers and typically follow a specific theme. These works are compiled into digital and/or physical books (magazines) and distributed either freely or for profit/charity.What is this zine about?
Your Heart is a Museum is dedicated to BTS members Kim Namjoon and Kim Taehyung and aims to highlight their shared love of the arts in all forms, as well as their wider interests in nature, travel, etc. It is a homage to them for sharing their personal interests and creations with us over the years.What is the rating for this zine?
This is a SFW zine, but requires applicants/contributors to be 18+. Platonic and romantic relationships are allowed. The depiction/description of light nudity and non-explicit romantic intimacy is allowed. Please refer to our about page for a list of content restrictions.What format(s) will this zine be available in? Will there be merch?
We intend to have both physical and digital formats available, as well as physical and digital merch, as interest and funds allow.Is this zine for profit?
Acquired funds through store sales will be used to compensate contributors with a physical copy of the zine and accompanying merchandise, if possible. Remaining funds will go towards a reputable charity (TBD). Moderators and contributors will not utilise funds for personal profit.How do I apply?
Please refer to our applications page for detailed information and forms.How many contributor spots are available?
The amount of contributors is TBD. These numbers will not be impacted by guest contributors.Can contributors collaborate?
Yes! This is intended to be a highly creative and experimental zine, and collaboration is welcome between contributor roles and art/writing styles. Please note, collaborations will only be accepted once the contributor lineup is determined.What art/writing styles do you allow?
We are open to various forms of content; digital and traditional art (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.) and a range of writing styles (prose, poetry, etc.) are welcome.Can other members be featured in art/written pieces or be shipped with Taehyung and/or Namjoon?
To respect the focus of the zine, we ask that the presence of other members in zine works be kept to a minimum, and that romantic pairings involving Taehyung and/or Namjoon are kept solely between the two of them.Where can I most easily contact mods or stay updated on the zine?
Our twitter will be your best resource for any questions, concerns, or zine updates. Please refer to our contact page for additional ways to reach out.