A highly anticipated oral history about BTS is on its way, and the popular K-pop group has finally revealed the cover of their upcoming book. As is typical with any announcements related to BTS, the revelation of the book’s release last month followed days of intense speculation from the group’s devoted fans.
Initially, the book titled “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” appeared on Amazon for pre-order without an official title, author, or synopsis. However, fans began to speculate when they noticed that its original planned release date coincided with a nonfiction book about a celebrity that Flatiron Books had announced earlier in the year. Despite lacking a title, the book quickly climbed the bestseller lists due to the rumors that it was about Taylor Swift. These rumors were swiftly debunked, clarifying that the book was not related to the American singer.
The mystery surrounding the book was finally resolved when Flatiron Books officially announced: “Beyond the Story.” This highly anticipated memoir, written by journalist Myeongseok Kang and the members of BTS, will delve into the remarkable journey and rapid ascent of the K-pop band. The publication will be handled by Big Hit Music in South Korea, while Flatiron Books will oversee the English translation led by Anton Hur. The translated version will span 544 pages and include exclusive photographs.
The release of this blockbuster memoir aligns perfectly with BTS’ ever-expanding influence. This year alone, the group’s seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—made a powerful impact by visiting the White House to discuss the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans in the United States. Having released nine albums and six EPs, as well as achieving the remarkable feat of securing the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s album chart, BTS recently announced their plans to take a break from group activities and explore solo projects. Furthermore, it was confirmed that the individual members of BTS would fulfill their mandatory military service enlistment in South Korea as required by law.
Fans eagerly await new music, they can continue to support BTS by pre-ordering the upcoming book. Undoubtedly, the dedicated BTS Army has already begun flocking to secure their copies in anticipation of the memoir’s release.
The release of “Beyond the Story” comes at a time when BTS’ influence continues to expand worldwide. Having already achieved countless milestones, such as visiting the White House to address Asian American hate crimes and securing No. 1 spots on Billboard’s album chart, the group has decided to temporarily pursue individual projects and fulfill their mandatory military service enlistment in South Korea.
While awaiting new music from BTS, fans can support the group by pre-ordering “Beyond the Story.” The devoted BTS Army is expected to exuberantly embrace the opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating journey of their beloved idols through this highly anticipated book.
