Name: Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS
Brand: Myeongseok Kang , BTS

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9781035031542cards

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Includes limited edition official cards

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2023-07-10

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Macmillan

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Myeongseok Kang 

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Music

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BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan or "Bulletproof Boy Scouts," is a South Korean septet consisting of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They co-write and co-produce their music across various genres. With lyrics touching on personal and social commentary, mental health struggles, and self-love, BTS has captivated audiences worldwide. Their albums have broken sales records and topped charts globally. BTS has received numerous accolades including American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. They are also recognized for their philanthropy work with UNICEF.

Since their debut in 2013 with the single album "2 Cool 4 Skool," BTS has released multiple successful albums such as "Dark & Wild" (2014) and "Wings" (2016). In 2017, they made waves in the global music market by becoming the first Korean group to receive RIAA certification for their single "Mic Drop." Their studio album "Love Yourself: Tear" (2018) topped the US Billboard 200 chart. Notably, BTS became the fastest act since Michael Jackson to achieve five US number-one singles.

BTS holds several records in South Korea's music industry as the best-selling artist with over 32 million albums sold on Gaon Music Chart. They were named IFPI's Global Recording Artist of the Year in 2020 and have headlined

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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.

After taking their first step into the world on June 13, 2013, BTS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut in June 2023. They have risen to the peak as an iconic global artist and during this meaningful time, they look back on their footsteps in the first official book. In doing so, BTS nurtures the power to build brighter days and they choose to take another step on a road that no one has gone before.

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.

In addition, portrait photos that show BTS as individuals and artists open the book, and throughout there are concept photos, tracklists of all previous albums, and over 330 QR codes. As digital artists, BTS has been communicating with the world through the internet and this book allows readers to immediately access trailers, music videos, and more online to have a rich understanding of all the key moments in BTS history. Complete with a timeline of all major milestones, BEYOND THE STORY is a remarkable archive—truly everything about BTS in one volume.

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