BTS: The K-pop Pioneer - UK Jung

BTS: The K-pop Pioneer

By UK Jung

  • Release Date: 2017-09-01
  • Genre: Music
3.5 Score: 3.5 (From 31 Ratings)

Book Synopsis

There are so many k-pop boy groups, while the groups are too numerous to mention one by one. However, some of them just disappear after debut, and only a very small minority of k-pop boy groups can become popular. By the way, there is a boy group who has been on the steady rise since its debut and is now considered as one of the most popular k-pop idol groups. Yeah, it’s BTS.

As BTS is enjoying a huge popularity at home and abroad, many people in the k-pop world are now saying "The boy group is the future of k-pop." Actually, BTS' success is considered as being very special by people in the k-pop industry. Because BTS is in Big Hit entertainment, which is not as big k-pop agency as SM, YG, or JYP. Achieving success as an idol group of small and medium agency in the k-pop word is much harder than you could ever have imagined, and that’s why BTS deserves to be called “The k-pop pioneer”.

Then, what do you think is the reason for BTS’ great success? First, the main reason for BTS' success is that the boy group differentiated itself from other boy groups by doing "real hip hop" music. The group writes its own music and sings about teenager's life, arousing empathy from young k-pop fans.

Second, some of BTS fans may disagree, but the members have ordinary looks unlike other pretty k-pop idols. They’re not traditionally good-looking, and frankly speaking, I thought they are too ugly to be idols when I saw BTS for the first time. However, because of this, they could become the hottest idol group. I mean, fans could feel more comfortable and familiar with the members because they do not look like cartoon characters.

Third, BTS is an idol group, but its members, Rap Monster and Suga have released their mixtapes just like underground rappers do. By doing so, they stressed the fact that they’re different from other puppet like idols. Especially, Rap Monster, who has polished his rap skills in the Korean underground hip hop scene before debut is getting the spotlight in the k-pop industry by showing off his outstanding rapping ability. He’s been active not only as an idol but also as a rapper, and he was also featured as a rapper in the album of MFBTY, comprised of Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, and Bizzy who are considered as heavyweights in the Korean hip hop scene.

BTS certainly succeeded in fascinating k-pop fans and it’s mainly because of the group’s image as a skilled hip hop idol. Oh, it's not just an image. The BTS members have sufficient performing skills and always prove it on the stage. Unlike other puppet like k-pop idol groups, they enjoy the stage and show high quality live performance. Have you been to BTS’ concert? It’s really gorgeous.

So, are you a big fan of BTS? Do you want to know all the stories about BTS members? < BTS: The k-pop pioneer> contains all the things about BTS. The author, who has been working as a k-pop journalist since 2010 gives you answers to all the questions about BTS such as “What are their real personality like?”, “What were they like in school?” and “How did they become k-pop idols?”. The book also includes various stories behind BTS members. So, welcome to the real world of k-pop. Enjoy your time!

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Latest Impressions

  • oof

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    By hdjdhjdkch
    This hurt just read all of the comments. Because they are right in my opinion you should not judge a book by it’s cover. BTS are some of the most beautiful people inside and out. and it was pedicures to say something like that. I don’t agree with everything that you said but it is who you are so I am not going to say anything else. P.S. I would reword it in my opinion.
  • Anonymous

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    By predator1414
    I agree with everyone else. I think they are all very good looking.
  • Wow ok- yeah NO

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    By Bangtan&5soslover
    So i was gonna read the sample until you called them ugly like EXCUSE YOU?! I’ll have you know that bts members have been nominated as some of the hottest guys out there by countless magazines and yearly competitions and maybe you should take Kim Namjoon’s words into advice “no one is ugly,we are just living in a society that has set the standards of beauty” in other words- EVERYONE IS GORGEOUS IN THEIR OWN WAY and you calling people ugly is not only extremely offensive but toxic and poisonous to society and do you honestly expect fans like myself to read this book when you outright insult our Idols? Yeah,no thanks. I think maybe you should reconsider what you just said about our gorgeous bangtan boys who by the way are by far some of the most gorgeous, handsome and HOTTEST men I have ever seen
  • Like but……

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    By BELLAxBTS142
    OK the cover looks fantastic and I think it's just too much money though because I can't get it without putting my payment requirements and I don't really want to do that so I like it but like you just you didn't you called I'm not beautiful i'm offended! I have been a fan of BTS since like 2016 sorry if I'm coming off as rude but their skin is clearer than your future but I think that you just need to call them beautiful like OK? I'm just gonna leave now because I'm offended I'm not getting this book. I would probably read it but it's just too much money I'll just get a sample of the book and see what it's like.
  • Offended

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    By Giselle 💜💜💜
    BTS members are the hottest and handsome and cutest young people I’ve ever seen, I have more to brag about their looks, but it’s actually too much for me to write here. Just to remind you, there is a saying that goes, “if you don’t have anything good to say, then don’t say anything”, more like shut up, if you don’t have anything good to say! Respect world wide handsome Jin, my sunshine j-hope, my lil meow meow, my koya, my cookie, my ta-ta, and finally my little mochi.........thank you
  • I love it

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    By YoBoiRoost
    I’ve been watching this sense I was 14 I just love this j-hope is the best
  • Is this writer on crack?

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    By yangas03
    Excuse me sir, yes you sir, I believe you need to see an optometrist because you’re on another level of blind or high. What are you smoking? BTS not handsome? You’re on some high level of crack.
  • Really?

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    By RiceCakeInLuv
    Really you don’t think BTS is handsome? Well you know most of them got on the worlds most handsome list with Kim Taehyung getting first place!!! So, you’re only one out of 7 billion people! Jeon Jungkook, Kim Taehyung, Park Jimin, Jung Hoseok, Min Yoongi, Kim Seokjin, and Kim Namjoon are some of the most handsome people in the world! So all you need to do is shut up!
  • IDK

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    By Eleanor_C
    I don't even know what this is but it's about BTS so HELL YEAH