Beyond the Story, BTS
Beyond the Story, BTS
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Beyond the Story
10-Year Record of BTS

Bestseller

Author: BTS, Myeongseok Kang, Anton Hur, Slin Jung, Clare Richards

Narrator: Kim Young-Gi, Park Chan-won

Unabridged: 11 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/09/2023


Synopsis

THE FIRST EVER OFFICIAL BOOK—
Published in celebration of BTS’s 10th Anniversary, stories that go beyond what you already know about BTS.

After taking their first step into the world on June 13, 2013, BTS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut in June 2023. They have risen to the peak as an iconic global artist and during this meaningful time, they look back on their footsteps in the first official book. In doing so, BTS nurtures the power to build brighter days and they choose to take another step on a road that no one has gone before.

BTS shares personal, behind-the-scenes stories of their journey so far through interviews and more than three years of in-depth coverage by Myeongseok Kang, who has written about K-pop and other Korean pop culture in various media. Presented chronologically in seven chapters from before the debut of BTS to the present, their vivid voices and opinions harmonize to tell a sincere, lively, and deep story. In individual interviews that have been conducted without a camera or makeup, they illuminate their musical journey from multiple angles and discuss its significance.

BEYOND THE STORY is a remarkable archive—truly everything about BTS in one volume.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

About BTS

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.

About Myeongseok Kang

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.

About Anton Hur

Anton Hur was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He is the author of No One Told Me Not To and the novel Toward Eternity. His translations include Bora Chung's Cursed Bunny, which was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize and a finalist for the National Book Award.


Reviews

Goodreads review by signe! on July 27, 2023

(added 230513) can't wait for the dumpling incident to be thoroughly explained in extreme detail from 7 different povs ok 230723 update. just finished reading the last page as spring day was playing. i can still feel a tear on my cheek that's dried up. safe to say i'm a changed person. the dumpling i......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on November 29, 2023

once in all the lifetimes 💜 so immensely proud of them 💜 blog | instagram | youtube | kofi | spotify | amazon 0.) Save Me - BTS Webtoon ★★★★★ 1.) The Notes Vol. 1 ★★★★......more

Goodreads review by Meike on July 22, 2023

Let's not kid ourselves: This oral history was put together by the editor-in-chief of Weverse Magazine and officially published through the gates of HYBE, so it won't pull a Bob Woodward and expose the cruel inner workings of the K-Pop industry, or take a turn and suddenly talk about the personal li......more

Goodreads review by Hiba⁷ on March 12, 2025

"Together, they were invincible. It was a sense of solidarity that tied together not only the seven members of BTS, but BTS with ARMY." The title "Beyond the Story" is perfect for this book that delves deep into the story of BTS, as individuals and as a group. The chronological order of the book re......more

Goodreads review by Junnie on May 12, 2023

ARMYs, read like human beings. Don't loop. 😆💜......more