BTS ARMY Day 2023: K-pop band unveils first memoir 'Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS' to mark band's 10th anniversary

BTS, the globally popular K-pop band, has released first memoir "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS". The unveiling of K-pop megastars' first official book in South Korea also marked the group's 10th anniversary on BTS ARMY Day, according to reports.

BTS' hotly anticipated memoir in South Korea is available in 23 languages.

"Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS" contains a chronological summary of BTS members' musical career as well as hints at their future endeavours, according to their agency BIGHIT MUSIC. It was co-written by South Korean journalist Kang Myeong-seok and members of the band, according to its US publisher Flatiron Books.


The book, which is also being released in the United States, shot to the top of the Amazon and Barnes and Noble bestseller lists in May on the strength of its pre-orders.

BTS ARMY Day 2023

The release date of the memoir, July 9, is a nod to a significant date in the septet's history: it is the day the megastars' loyal international fan base, known as ARMY, first came into being 10 years ago.

Over the course of its decade in the limelight, BTS has become a global cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums and dominating charts around the world while raking in billions for South Korea's economy.

The band is currently on a "hiatus", with members pursuing solo projects while two of the group complete South Korea's mandatory military service.

All able-bodied men in South Korea must serve at least 18 months in the military and, after a years-long debate about whether BTS deserved an exemption, Jin, the oldest member of the group, enlisted last year. His bandmate J-Hope started his mandatory service in April, South Korean media reported at the time.

Before the hiatus, BTS bagged six No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 and all seven members of the boyband have reached the top songs chart with solo tracks, Billboard said.

FAQs

Q1. When is BTS ARMY Day 2023?
A1. BTS ARMY Day is celebrated on July 9. The release date of the memoir, July 9, is a nod to a significant date in the septet's history: it is the day the megastars' loyal international fan base, known as ARMY, first came into being 10 years ago.

Q2. What is the name of BTS book?
A2. The name of BTS' first official book is "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS".