Beyond the Story

The first ever official BTS book. A Sunday Times Bestseller Celebrate the first decade of BTS as they embark on a new era with their global Arirang tour, with untold stories, unreleased photos and behind-the-scenes revelations from their best loved albums. A must-read for BTS ARMY, casual fans and curious onlookers. After taking their first step into the world on June 13, 2013, BTS celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut in June 2023. They have risen to the peak as an iconic global artist and here, in their first official book, they look back on those first ten years. BTS share personal, behind-the-scenes stories of their journey through interviews and more than three years of in-depth coverage by Korean pop culture critic Myeongseok Kang. Presented chronologically in seven chapters spanning from their origins as a group to the celebration of their tenth anniversary, their vivid voices and opinions harmonize to tell a sincere, lively, and deep tale. With unprecedented access granted to Kang and individual interviews conducted in person and without a camera or makeup, Beyond the Story illuminates BTS's musical journey from multiple angles. Packed with stunning photos of the band members - as individuals and a group - there are concept images, album tracklists, a major milestone timeline and over 330 QR codes scattered throughout. As digital artists, BTS communicate with the world through the internet and the special features of this book allow readers to immediately access trailers, music videos, and more online to have a rich understanding of all the key moments in the band's history. Beyond the Story is a remarkable archive - truly everything about BTS in one volume. Fans can't get enough: 'This book will make you fall in love with them' 'A masterpiece' 'This book does an amazing job of taking us through the journey'

BTS, an acronym of "Bangtan Sonyeondan" or "Beyond the Scene," is a boy band from South Korea that debuted on June 13, 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. They have been embraced the world over, transcending nations, races, languages, gender, and generations for their music, their passionate performances, and their close connections to their fans. They are always seeking new ways to repay the love they receive through their music. Myeongseok Kang is a longtime critic and former editor in chief for many media outlets whose writing focuses on Korean pop culture, including K-pop. Currently, he is working on Weverse Magazine.