Really nicely put together, I liked the mix of Kang's text and the members' parts, and how they were visually different. It made the reading easier and also the whole visual of the book was pretty. But it's a pity that in the 500 pages, they only glossed over the Japanese releases (some of which are my all time favourtie), activities and records. 
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thatgeorgias's review

5.0

reading this book felt like having a very long conversation with a friend you grew up with; listening to their hidden anguishes, reminiscing, realising how much love and mutual respect exists between the two of you. a conversation had in those gloomy hours before dawn, over wine, sharing a blanket. when morning comes, you're smiling a bit, your chest is warm, and you know that hand holding yours won't let go for a long while.
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natsumi_k5's review

5.0

"Days when you hate that you're you
Days when you wanna disappear
let's make a door in your heart.
If you open that door and go inside,
this place will be waiting for you
It's okay to believe,
It'll comfort you
the Magic Shop."


BTS PAVED THE WAY!!!!!!

This book only deepened my love and admiration for these seven men—their music, their art, and their stories.

The hardships they endured to get where they are today are nothing short of inspirational. Reading about their journey to stardom, and how they remain humble and grounded despite their immense fame, was incredibly moving.

I also came to appreciate their music on a deeper level. Learning the stories and emotions that inspired certain songs brought me to tears. Their dedication and hard work shine through in everything they do.

BTS’ success is a story of pain, perseverance, friendship, strength, courage, and love.

Thank you for the music. 💜
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sarafaeth's review

4.25
funny informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

aerii7's review

emotional inspiring reflective sad

I used to be the biggest fan ever, and bought this book way back. I revisited recently, and it is, in so many ways, raw and devastating and hopeful. I hope to read the original Korean version one day as well.

jamjamyam's review

DID NOT FINISH: 0%

lol i stopped reading after chapter 5 bc i didn't want it to end and haven't picked it up in uhh  two years, so gotta just mark it dnf. apobangpo 💜
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whatdinoreads's review

5.0
emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
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atlasm2305's review

4.25
emotional informative

it’s actually kinda insane all of the shit they went through to become the entertainment behemoth that they are now…. i just kiiiiiinda hope they don’t forget about their duty to the public by being un ambassadors and actually try to be good people post-military But we will see …. overall this was juicy as hell and really emotional and i rly enjoyed it 
informative reflective medium-paced

vinofam's review

5.0

it took me 6 months to finish this because it made me emo as a 2014 army (especially the first half)