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In the early 21st century, the world discovered many K-pop performers, but no one reached success like BTS did. This group became a true phenomenon, and every day interest in their work doesn’t just fade—it only grows more.
What makes BTS unique? What is the secret behind their popularity and the boundless love of fans who call themselves ARMY?
In his book, Kim Yeon-dae, a South Korean music critic, attempts to answer these and other questions that arise in connection with the BTS phenomenon. To do this, he provides a detailed overview of the group’s discography, studies the history of the K-pop genre, interviews people who worked with BTS, and tries to explain how such a fandom formed around the group. Kim Yeon-dae pays special attention to the musical component, because it’s in the music of BTS that the spirit and philosophy of the group are reflected—its sincerity and energy.
This book will allow you to look at BTS’s work in a new way and understand their path in the music industry.