In a move that has sent ripples across social media, global K-Pop sensation BTS has revealed the release of a much-anticipated book, Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS. Slated to hit the shelves in both South Korea and the United States on July 9, the book presents an oral history of the group’s meteoric rise to fame. Penned by esteemed journalist Myeongseok Kang in collaboration with the BTS members themselves, the book is sure to be a coveted addition to any fan’s collection.
The publishing giants behind this venture are none other than Big Hit Music in South Korea and Flatiron Books in the United States. The significance of the July 9 release date is not lost on the group’s loyal fanbase, the ‘Army‘, as it commemorates the day of their inception back in 2013.
This forthcoming release has been the subject of swirling rumors and intense speculation on various social media platforms. American booksellers were left intrigued by an enigmatic entry titled ‘4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023’ set for publication on the same day. Further adding to the intrigue, the title boasted a colossal initial print run of one million copies. To retain the surprise element, booksellers were required to sign an affidavit to stock copies on the day of publication. A Flatiron sales representative further tantalized potential sellers by promising the title would possess “global appeal” and “massive publicity“.
The intense speculation was further stoked by fans of Taylor Swift, who were convinced the secret title was a memoir by the star singer. The original announcement date of the book, June 13, being Swift’s favorite number, and the sum of the digits in the book’s length (544 pages) equaling 13, all seemed to point towards this theory.
However, the BTS Army stood strong in their belief that the mystery book was indeed about their beloved K-Pop group. For them, June 13 held equal significance as it marked the 10th anniversary of BTS’s debut single, ‘No More Dream‘.
The rampant conjecture surrounding the book has already propelled it to bestseller status. Both Amazon and Barnes & Noble have reported a rapid ascent in the book’s pre-order rankings as fans of both Swift and BTS rush to secure their copies.
The eventual revelation that ‘Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS‘ was the mystery title has finally put all speculation to rest. This book is set to offer an unprecedented deep dive into the journey of BTS, unparalleled insight into a decade of global K-Pop supremacy. A must-have for every BTS fan, the excitement for July 9 is building at an electric pace. Prepare to dive ‘Beyond The Story‘.