BTS releases memoir - 10-year journey of ups and downs on the music path

Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS is BTS' first official book, summarizing the group's 10-year musical career and hinting at their future projects.

According to The Guardian, despite heavy rain on July 9, enthusiastic fans gathered in front of Kyobo bookstore in Gwanghwamun, one of the largest bookstores in Seoul, waiting to buy the book.

Lakshi, from Sri Lanka, said that if excitement was measured on a "scale of one to 10", her excitement "would have to be a million".

"I came here since 9am and finally got my hands on the book," said Aqilah, another fan from Malaysia.

Cover of the book "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS" (Photo: Flatiron Books).

Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS , which is also being released in the US, topped the Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestseller lists in May when pre-orders opened.

The book was co-written by Korean journalist Kang Myeong-seok and BTS members. It was translated into English by three translators: Anton Hur, Clare Richards, and Slin Jung.

Rumors about the book began circulating in May when booksellers in the US shared the news that an untitled book with an initial print run of one million copies would be released on July 9. They were asked to sign an affidavit to keep copies on the day of publication.

In an email to booksellers from publisher Flatiron Books, the book was predicted to have "global appeal" and "wide reception."

The few details available led Taylor Swift fans to believe the mysterious book could be her memoir. But Flatiron Books later released a statement saying it was a BTS book.

Audrey (left) and Aqilah hold BTS memoirs at a bookstore in Seoul, July 9 (Photo: AFP).

During a decade in the spotlight, BTS has become a global cultural phenomenon, consistently selling out stadiums, dominating charts around the world and generating billions of dollars for the South Korean economy .

"Thank you BTS for being there for me when I needed you," said Audrey, a fan from Malaysia who planned a vacation in Seoul to coincide with the release of her memoir. "I wish I could say more, but I'm about to cry," she added.

Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS is a BTS fan book, a love letter to the community that shaped their career, and a reminder that there's always more to learn about the K-pop group.

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