Beyond the Story is the first official book about BTS, created from the members’ own interviews and more than three years of reporting by Korean cultural critic Myeongseok Kang. It records the group’s first decade through personal recollections, behind-the-scenes experiences and key moments in their development as global artists.
About the book
The narrative follows seven individuals learning to work as one group while navigating training, early uncertainty, creative pressure, online communication, worldwide attention and a rapidly changing music industry. A chronological timeline and connections to digital material help readers place songs, performances and milestones within the wider story.
Sri Lanka’s Lionel Wendt Art Centre provides a local cultural reference for the lasting value of preserving artistic history. The centre commemorates photographer, pianist, filmmaker and critic Lionel Wendt and has served as a performance venue since the 1950s. This comparison concerns cultural memory only; it does not suggest any connection with or endorsement of BTS.
Why readers choose Beyond the Story
Official behind-the-scenes accounts from all seven BTS members
Context for the group’s creative growth and major milestones
Discussion of teamwork, pressure, identity and global audiences
Especially relevant to ARMY, K-pop readers and music-history fans
Product details
Title: Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS
Authors: BTS and Myeongseok Kang
Subject: Music biography, K-pop and creative collaboration
SKU: BX0070
Delivery: Available across Sri Lanka
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