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BTS is the breakthrough K-pop band. For the first time, this unofficial biography tells the story of the Korean boy band with a global army of fans, who have propelled their heroes to the top of the charts all over the world.

Seven good-looking boys — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — who can dance as well as they can rap and sing, are tearing up the global music charts. Nothing new? Think again. BTS, who rose to fame in their native South Korea in 2013 and who sing almost entirely in Korean, are now a sensation in the US, the UK and the rest of the world.

K-pop is a growing phenomenon in the West, and over the last few years, it has steadily gathered a huge global following. With their talent, dedication, good looks, fabulous choreography, and catchy blend of pop, hip hop and RnB, BTS are leading the advance.

— BTS's latest album ‘Love Yourself: Tear’ went straight to #1 in the US charts — the first ever Korean album to achieve this
— They were recently profiled in US Vogue — the first K-pop band to be granted such an honour
— The music video for their recent single 'Fake Love' got 36 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of release, and hit 100 million views in 8 days
— The music video for 'MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)' has had over 262 million views on YouTube since December 2017
— They won the 2018 Billboard Music Award for 'Top Social Artist' for the second year in a row — Listed by Forbes as the most retweeted artist on Twitter in March 2016 — and their fanbase has ballooned since then
— Named in Time magazine's 'Top 25 Most Influential People on the Internet 2017' list
— The boys recently announced a World Tour for 2018, which sold out in minutes

Extensively researched, and written in an upbeat and accessible style, this book interweaves the success stories of each of the boys with how the band got together, while documenting their amazing rise to fame in Southeast Asia, and then the world. It includes 16 pages of full colour photographs of the band playing live, posing and having fun.
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253 printed pages
Copyright owner
Michael O'Mara Books
Original publication
2018
Publication year
2018
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  • Army Girlshared an impression6 years ago

    My life is BTS my best is (v) 💜💜

  • jungkookieshared an impression4 years ago
    👍Worth reading

    I'm worldwide handsome Jin, you know?

  • Алтын Алитоваshared an impression4 years ago
    🐼Fluffy

    Im army in Kazakhstan. I love BST💜

Quotes

  • b9927367836has quoted5 years ago
    BTS are seven very talented boys from South Korea who make music that the whole world has come to love.
  • Kasper Kirkensgaard Grishaugehas quoted5 years ago
    TS are one of many K-pop groups, but what’s remarkable about them is that they’re a K-pop group unlike any other in the history of Korean entertainment culture. BTS are unique because they’ve succeeded without the backing of a major music company, the members of the group contribute to the writing and production of their own songs and, most notably, they’re not afraid to talk about their aspirations and their anxieties, and to be the voice of their generation.
    This book charts the rise of BTS. From seven boys with seven dreams to one superstar group of young men who achieved a shared vision of global success, BTS: Icons of K-Pop will demonstrate just how they reached such remarkable heights, all while singing and rapping in a language many probably don’t understand. The songs are an irresistible combination of catchy and emotional, and the dances are simply awe-inspiring. The book will also look at the background to BTS’s music, detail exactly what it’s like to see BTS live and which big names BTS have met along the way. And then, of course, there are the haircuts and the clothes. Welcome to the world of Bangtan!
    The book will also look at the band’s incredible fan base. ARMY are one of the most – if not the most – informed, dedicated and unified fandoms in the world. Not only are they vociferous about their love for the group, but they translate lyrics and interviews, have helped BTS win awards and have created an online community that reflects the ideals of
  • b9226582723has quoted5 years ago
    They ask their listeners to run with them, not to be afraid to live, to embrace the fire and burn everything up – with passion, desire, risk and ambition

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