Unraveling the Secret of BTS Phenomenon
The largest portion of this book is dedicated to the examination of sixteen albums that BTS has released. It was an unquestionable, obvious organization for me, albeit it may be demanding for the readers. To write this book, I replayed BTS’ entire discography ad nauseam, though I am already familiar with the songs from previous repeated listens. I re-analyzed all the tracks in all of their singles, albums, solo albums, and activities in their entirety from scratch. I replayed same songs too many times to the point of blanking out occasionally. To elaborate the meaning and the appeal of their songs in musical terms, and to formulate a guide for those who listen to their music for the first time, I kept repeating the songs to develop a new framework. As a result, this book became compilation of critiques, reviews, and liner notes. It is my answer to how BTS came to be the sensation they are to-day. You will not find it in a few sentences or an article, but throughout the analyses of all the songs, lyrics, and the steps of the journey that BTS has taken. As you read this book, I wish you will put on your favorite speakers or headsets and enjoy BTS’ music again as you recap their career from the beginning. You may as well compare and contrast your impression with a music critic’s perspective. When you turn the final page, I hope you are satisfied with my answer on the essence and the secret of BTS’ success.
“Sipping a warm cup of tea,
I look up at the Milky Way”
Table of Content
Part1 BTSthe Hip-hop Idol
The Onset of BTS Phenomenon at KCON 2014 2 COOL 4 SKOOL (2013, Single)
Album Review | Track Review Intro: 2 Cool 4 Skool(Feat. DJ Friz) | We Are Bulletproof, Pt. 2 | Skit: Circle Room Talk | No More Dream | Interlude | Like | Outro: Circle Room Cypher | Skit: On the Start Line | Path
O!RUL8, 2? (2013, EP)
Album Review | Track Review Intro: O!RUL8, 2? | N.O | We On | Skit: R U Happy Now? | If I Ruled the World | Coffee | BTS Cypher Pt.1 | Rise of Bangtan | Paldogangsan | Outro: LUV IN SKOOL
SKOOL LUV AFFAIR (2014, EP)
Album Review | Track Review Intro: Skool Luv Affair | Boy in Luv | Skit: Soulmate | Where Did You Come From | Just One Day | Tomorrow | BTS Cypher Pt. 2: Triptych | Spine Breaker | JUMP | Outro: Propose
SKOOL LUV AFFAIR SPECIAL ADDITION (2014, Repackage)Miss Right | Like(Slow Jam Remix)
The Evolution of K-pop Idols DARK&WILD (2014, Album)
Album Review | Track Review Intro: What Am I to You | Danger | War of Hormone | Hip-hop Lover | Let Me Know | Rain | BTS Cypher Pt. 3: KILLER(Feat. Supreme Boi) | Interlude: What Are You Doing Now | Can You Turn Off Your Phone | Embarrassed | 24/7=heaven | Look Here | Second Grade | Outro: Does That Make Sense?
RM BY Rap Monster (2015, Mixtape)
Album Review | Track Review Voice | Do You | Awakening | Monster | Throw Away | Joke | God Rap | Rush(Feat. Krizz Kaliko) | Life | Adrift | I Believe
BTS, the Underrated Rappers _Bong-hyeon Kim, Hip-hop Journalist
Part 2 BTS the New Model of K-pop
Narrative and Authenticity over Localization The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 (2015, EP)
Album Review | Track Review Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life | I NEED U | Hold Me Tight | Skit: Expectation! | Dope | Boyz with Fun | Converse High | Moving On | Outro: Love Is Not Over
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2 (2015, EP)
Album Review | Track Review Intro: Never Mind | Run | Butterfly | Whalien 52 | Ma City | Silver Spoon | Skit: One Night in a Strange City | Autumn Leaves | Outro: House of Cards
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever
(2016, Repackage)
Album Review | Track Review Fire | Save ME | Epilogue: Young Forever
Becoming Musicians Beyond Idols
_Brother Su, Composer
AGUST D BY AGUST D (2016, Mixtape)
Album Review | Track Review Intro; Dt sug A(Feat. DJ Friz) | Agust D | Give it to me | Skit | 724148 | 140503 at dawn | The Last | Tony Montana(Feat. Yankie) | Interlude: Dream, Reality | So far away(Feat. SURAN)
WINGS (2016, Album)
Album Review | Track Review Intro: Boy Meets Evil | Blood Sweat & Tears | Begin | Lie | Stigma | First Love | Reflection | MAMA | Awake | Lost | BTS Cypher Pt. 4 | Am I Wrong | 21st Century Girl | 2! 3! | Interlude: Wings
YOU NEVER WALK ALONE (2017, Repackage)
Spring Day | Not Today | Outro: Wings | A Supplementary Story: You
Never Walk Alone
Fan Translators: Leaders of Content Distribution in the Age of New Media
_Myungji Chae, Operator of BTS Fan Translation Account
Consolation for the Distressed Youth
_Hyeong-cheol Shin, Literary Critic
Part 3 BTS the World’s Most Popular Pop Group
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