Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS

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a b c Cain, Sian (May 12, 2023). "Sorry, Swifties: BTS revealed as authors of mystery book that intrigued the internet". The Guardian . Retrieved May 12, 2023. The use of QR codes throughout (330, to be exact) is also a smart innovation, recognising that fans might want to reminisce about (or discover) the group's music videos, dance practices and video logs for themselves as they read. In this way, the book becomes a living museum, truly immersive and interactive. Beyond the Story: 10 Year Record of BTS is a 2023 biography about South Korean pop group BTS. The book is written by Kang Myeong-seok and BTS, and translated into English by Anton Hur in collaboration with Clare Richards and Slin Jung. It was released on July 9, 2023. [1]

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The K-pop juggernaut known as BTS has dominated the American music scene in an unprecedented way. The group’s seven members — RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — have performed at the Grammys and the American Music Awards, and most of their music videos have over 1 billion views on YouTube. Of course, the BTS story is far from over. Amid their hiatus, the members are experiencing international success with solo singles. Jimin recently became the first Korean soloist to top the US Billboard charts. At a time when K-pop feels bigger than ever, their success story can only inspire others who are ready to ride the unstoppable Korean wave to reach for their dreams, or indeed, for their local bookstore. The book is divided into seven chapters, each offering a unique perspective on BTS’s history. Starting from before their debut, the chapters are titled “Seoul,”“Why We Exist,”“Love, Hate, Army,”“Inside Out,”“A Flight That Never Lands,”“The World of BTS,” and “We Are.” Through interviews and personal stories, the members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—open up about their experiences, struggles, and growth as artists.READ MORE: Hallyu! The Korean Wave at the V&A is an unflinching look at the country's creative rise Beyond The Story gives fans something tangible to remember the lads by, news of which arrives during a burst of activity.

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In July 2016, Big Hit and BTS issued a statement responding to the complaints, saying, “We learned that music creation is not free from societal prejudice and fallacies,” and “Furthermore, we became aware that it may also not be desirable to define the value of women and their role in society from a male perspective.”Bloch, Emily (May 10, 2023). "Rumors of a Taylor Swift memoir put a mystery book on top of pre-sale charts. But new reports say the book isn't hers". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved May 13, 2023. PDF / EPUB File Name: Beyond_The_Story_-_BTS_Myeongseok_Kang_Anton_Hur.pdf, Beyond_The_Story_-_BTS_Myeongseok_Kang_Anton_Hur.epub Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” is the first biography of the group, published in time for their 10-year anniversary. Written over three years, the book weaves in an oral history with group interviews by the biography’s author, Myeongseok Kang. Fans might be surprised at the shaggy underdog tale contained therein. Here are some major takeaways. BTS was born in a K-pop dormitory If I wanted to improve somehow, I had to practice my singing, but I didn’t know how to practice,” he said. “So I just kept singing blindly. Every time I made a mistake, I went to the bathroom to cry.”

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The interviews in Beyond the Story are conducted without cameras or makeup, allowing BTS to share their thoughts and reflections authentically. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of their musical journey from multiple angles, highlighting the significance of their work and the impact it has had on their lives. It wasn’t all adoration from there on out: The band came under fire for two songs that fans said perpetuated gender inequality and misogyny. The 2014 song “War of Hormones” featured lyrics that translate to “Girls are like an equation / us guys just do them (yup) / Imma give it to you girl right now / A woman is the best present.” And the 2015 song “Joke” includes lyrics that translate to “”You’re the best woman, the best vagina .... But now that I think about it, you were never the best / I will stop calling you best and instead call you gonorrhea.” It's a model that has paid off. Though K-pop still evokes images of impressive polish and unison performance, newer groups such as Seventeen, Le Serrafim and Tomorrow X Together have been able to develop a model which matches feats of dance athleticism with more vulnerable, personal lyricism. This allows them to be both relatable and aspirational for worldwide audiences. I felt like we’d been outsiders or outliers until then,” RM said. “But now it felt, not like we were in the mainstream necessarily, but we were being welcomed more.”

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BTS shares personal, behind-the-scenes stories of their journey so far through interviews and more than three years of in-depth coverage by Myeongseok Kang, who has written about K-pop and other Korean pop culture in various media. Presented chronologically in seven chapters from before the debut of BTS to the present, their vivid voices and opinions harmonize to tell a sincere, lively, and deep story. In individual interviews that have been conducted without a camera or makeup, they illuminate their musical journey from multiple angles and discuss its significance. Brandle, Lars (2023-06-15). "BTS Take Fans 'Beyond The Story' With New Book". Billboard . Retrieved 2023-07-11. BTS had conflicting emotions when it came to awards shows. They struggled with industry peers in their early days, and felt they weren’t welcomed or respected as artists. But in 2021 they wound up on American soil just as a lull in the pandemic opened a window for a public appearance at the American Music Awards. They also happened to be up up for several major awards, including the most coveted: artist of the year. One by one, and in their own words, we meet J-Hope, RM, Suga, Jungkook, Jin, Jimin and V. They recall their nervousness at becoming K-pop trainees, their different motivations and the parts of performance they felt most vulnerable about. Each knew that they would have to work impossibly hard if they were to compete at the level K-pop culture demands. The band released “ My Universe” with Coldplay, whose frontman, Chris Martin, seemed to speak for billions when he said, “It’s very special to me that the most popular artist in the world speaks Korean ... and it just feels very hopeful to me, in terms of thinking of the world as one family.”

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The limited information released drove fan discussions on social media about the author and subject of the book. [8] Some noted the book's unusual release date, July 9, falls on a Sunday, when most books are traditionally released on Tuesdays. [9] Others predicted that the book's massive initial print run of 1 million and short period of time between announcement and publication suggests a famous author. [8] SUGA recalled that their American television debut, in 2017, had been on the same stage for the same awards show (at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles). When the group won artist of the year, he couldn’t help thinking someone had made a mistake — or the world was playing a prank on him. a b "BTS book 'Beyond the Story,' source of Internet speculation, to be published July 9". Associated Press. May 12, 2023 . Retrieved May 13, 2023. One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of QR codes, allowing readers to access additional content online. This interactive element enhances the reading experience and makes it easier to dive deeper into BTS’s music and visual creations. The comprehensive timeline and album information serve as a valuable reference for fans who want to revisit key milestones in the group’s career. Looking for something good? Cut through the noise with a carefully curated selection of the latest releases, live events and exhibitions, straight to your inbox every fortnight, on Fridays. Sign up here.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. Roberts, Kayleigh (May 8, 2023). "Taylor Swift Fans Have a (Very Compelling) Theory That She's Going to Release a Memoir This Summer". Cosmopolitan . Retrieved May 13, 2023. THE FIRST EVER OFFICIAL BOOK - Published in celebration of BTS 10th Anniversary, stories that go beyond what you already know about BTS, including unreleased photos, QR codes of videos, and all album information.