Resources

Weverse Magazine's review of the BE album.

This paper considers the events surrounding the November 2018 incident where BTS's appearance on a Japanese TV show was abruptly cancelled. Although the official reason given was due to a member's use of a controversial t-shirt, some speculated the issue ran much deeper. This paper documents a detailed timeline of the event and presents some much-needed historical context surrounding Korea-Japan relations. The fandom's response to the incident is also documented. The paper was produced by a group of fans, independent from Big Hit Entertainment.

Hallyu, the Korean Wave, has entered another stage with the emergence and dramatic success of BTS, a seven-member South Korean boy band, and its uniquely engaged fandom. The band’s fan club, ARMY of BTS, through their social media presence and other internet activities, is a significant factor in the band’s success. Unlike traditional fandom, ARMY has built a huge base of support by championing the message that everyone must find their own personal taste and voice, demonstrating in the process the tribal power of global fandom as a far-reaching cultural phenomenon that exceeds the scope of traditional fan clubs.

This website contains a mix of Bangtan Universe guides and analyses, song and music video analyses, general articles on BTS and ARMY topics, research, and fan-submitted stories.

Holmes's interview includes the members talking about their success, reflections on their achievements, and future aspirations.