Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS

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The book is a testament to the impact BTS has had on the global music industry and their ability to connect with fans worldwide. The biography paints a sure picture of why that hasn’t just been safe, smart PR: it’s what’s allowed them to draw away from the bright, destructive flickers of fame and refine their identities as artists for the long-term. j-hope was the first to do so after the break announcement with his first full-length album Jack In The Box and was the first South Korean act to headline Lollapalooza.

V said, “We could focus on our solo work this time and later when we gather again as a group, that synergy will be like no other. Whether you’re a dedicated ARMY or a curious newcomer, this book offers a heartfelt and lively narrative that will leave you inspired by the journey of BTS and their unwavering dedication to their craft. I really appreciated how the focus was put on music and how the author retraced every step they took in the industry by constantly mentioning albums, songs, concepts and eras, while also including their personal struggles, aspirations and dreams in the process. Released on July 9 (the same day that, 10 years ago, the BTS fandom adopted the nickname ARMY), it pulls together a cohesive narrative — hitherto told in hundreds of blogs, YouTube videos, magazine articles and live video chats — about BTS’s music-making journey, with new reflections and interviews from the members themselves.Such is the case with K-pop group BTS (short for bangtan sonyeondan, “bulletproof boy scouts” in Korean). Furthermore, fans also believed that the date of July 9 is a reference to the song "Last Kiss" on her album Speak Now, and that Swift had left clues in her announcement of the re-recorded version, Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Published in celebration of BTS’s 10th Anniversary, stories that go beyond what you already know about BTS, including unreleased photos, QR codes of videos, and all album information.

C. for Youth) celebrates its birthday on July 9, 2013, so it’s fitting that the memoir should be released then. Beyond the Story serves as a remarkable archive, capturing the major milestones and accomplishments of BTS. It cited book publisher Flatiron, which releases a list of upcoming titles to retailers ahead of schedule. Jung Kook said winning the award felt like the beginning of a new chapter: “Who would’ve thought we could win artist of the year at an American awards ceremony? That language of the horizon is something Kang draws out twice in Chapter 6, “The World Of BTS”, which sits between Chapter 5, “A Flight That Never Lands,” and Chapter 7, “We Are.

I skimmed through to look at the pictures and I’m already screaming and hyperventilating at the details😭😭. The image of BTS cruising on a plane, following the horizon as the sky gently blends the golden tones of sunset, serves well as a metaphor for where they are now. It’s why he tells Kang he has two dreams: one to still be performing on stage at an old age, and the other, to become a licensed psychological therapist to support those who come after him.

Through such avenues, art encourages fantasy to take a life on its own, connected to but not absorbed wholly by the artist. The event, which will be open to the public and held on Yeouido, is set to turn the entire country purple — from Dongdaemun Design Plaza to the Lotte World Tower. RM ultimately decided to jump in the fray: he posted a screenshot of Verbal Jint’s “Do What I Do” on Twitter to drum up anticipation, with the lyrics making a mockery of the other’s skill. Later, a message sent by Flatiron to booksellers was posted on social media; more details on the book were to be revealed on June 13, ahead of its publication date on July 9, and that the book has an initial print run of 1 million copies.While reading this book, I couldn't stop the tears from rolling down my face because I kept being reminded of all the emotions I've felt while stanning BTS. My first time seeing them was in Berlin for their Love Yourself tour in 2018 (which was also my very first kpop concert) and the second time was in Paris for their Speak Yourself tour in 2019.