A review by hello_lovely13
Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS by Myeongseok Kang, BTS

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

3.75

The back half of the book was much stronger than the front, partially due to more insights and partially due to bias (reading about people you love succeeding flies by much faster than records of their struggles); it definitely increased my rating. The title is accurate in that it is mostly a “record” of their career rather than an insight of their journey (though there are of course good comments on what the group is going through during each stage of their journey). I kept asking myself while reading: “what must it be like to want something THAT much?” It is clear, however, that the editing was rushed to be released for the 10 year anniversary (shown through various typos; there aren’t too many, but enough to notice). This isn’t a book that would be too great for people that have never heard of BTS as it goes in assuming the reader knows who BTS is and is aware of their influence and impact. Overall, it is a very good record of their journey with insights from the members of the journey itself and how they were feeling, thinking, processing, and how their journey will continue forward due to their passion and kindness. I was left in many parts feeling quite inspired and proud of our Bangtan boys. I also have newfound appreciation for some of their songs. I just wish the editors of the book had one more run through before publishing.
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