BTS by ARMY: 2020
edited by Wallea Eaglehawk.
edited by Wallea Eaglehawk.
edited by Wallea Eaglehawk.
BTS by ARMY: 2020
Edited by Wallea Eaglehawk
BTS by ARMY: 2020 shares the journey of Grammy-nominated BTS during the year 2020. From their chart-topping Map of the Soul: 7 to surviving the pandemic together and creating BE featuring Billboard Hot 100 #1s Dynamite and Life Goes On, every moment is compiled to provide an authentic and dynamic profile of the group, and each member throughout the year. A culmination of interviews, lyrical analysis, live performances, and more, these profiles show the journey of RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and, Jung Kook from the unique perspective of some of those who walked with them every step of the way: ARMY.
Dear BTS,
Happy 8th birthday. This book was written by ten ARMY from around the world and published by an all-ARMY publishing company. Though we cannot speak with you directly, nor write a book that shares new stories or truths, what we can do is reflect who you showed yourselves to be in 2020 back to you.
While this book is firstly a gift to you, it is a gift to our fellow ARMY who wish to celebrate you on this day, and every other day for that matter. Further, we hope that anyone interested in learning more about who you are and connecting with you on a human level will find this book and find joy, solace, and understanding amongst these pages. We know and trust that the right people will find this book at the right time.
Thank you for all that you do, and all that you are. We know 2020 was a difficult year for you, but we appreciate you for including us in your journey as you always have done. Just as you have seen and heard us, we see you, we hear you, we love you, too.
Love,
ARMY
Contents
Intro: Dear BTS — Wallea Eaglehawk
BTS: Expect the unexpected — Wallea Eaglehawk, Manilyn Gumapas & Aurora Delle
Jung Kook: The golden maknae, a born singer — Naazneen Samsodien
V: Both art and artist — Demie Tuzara & Manilyn Gumapas
Jimin: A kaleidoscope of filters — Kate Koncilja & Jasmine Proctor
j-hope: Crossing lines when it comes to music — Nikola Champlin
Suga: Setting into motion the journey towards the authentic self — Rajitha Sanaka & Kate Koncilja
Jin: It’s definitely the forehead, but it’s more than that too — Padya Paramita
RM: Only human — Wallea Eaglehawk
Outro: Love, ARMY — Wallea Eaglehawk
