BTS releases their first book, ‘Beyond The Story'

Globally renowned K-pop band BTS released their first biography account, "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS," in South Korea on July 10, 2023, marking their 10th anniversary and BTS ARMY Day. BTS has already given ARMY(Anyone can call themselves a member of ARMY so long as they enjoy BTS) personal insights into their emotions and lives through a variety of content over the years, including behind-the-scenes videos on YouTube called "Bangtan Bombs," reality and travel content such as "Run BTS!" and "Bon Voyage," and countless personal live streams by the members. "Beyond The Story" is packed with even more stories, unreleased anecdotes, and photos about the group.

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The book begins with J-Hope's arrival in Seoul from Gwangju on December 24, 2010. It tells the story of how he meets Suga at the dorm and continues to describe how the seven members came together to form the group. Fans are eagerly sharing snippets of information about the book on Twitter and expressing their excitement for its release. BIGHIT MUSIC, their agency, has revealed that the book is a collaboration between South Korean journalist Kang Myeong-seok and the BTS members themselves. This joint effort ensures that the memoir captures both the band's perspectives and the insights of an experienced journalist, delivering an engaging story to fans and readers.