Time to add another book to our reading list! While the K-pop sensation, BTS, has been busy with their solo schedules, they actually have something up on their sleeves! This latest announcement from the group thrilled ARMYS, especially bookworm fans. On Thursday, The New York Times reported about the U.S. publisher, Flatiron Books, releasing the Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS on July 9, 2023 – so here’s where to buy and how to pre-order ARMYs!
The seven-member group has been active in their respective solo schedules. Jin and j-hope currently serve in the military, while SUGA is on his solo tour. RM is the cover of the upcoming June issue of Vogue, Jimin announced his participation in the soundtrack of Fast X, while V and Jungkook are probably busy with their albums and fashion schedules. How did this book come alive despite their busy schedules? Oh, the love they have for ARMYs!
BTS: Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS
To celebrate their fans’ 10th anniversary, BTS sets out to release a 544-page book to honor the group’s history and achievements. Journalist Myeongseok Kang and the members of BTS wrote the nonfiction book.
.@BTS_twt Will Release a Book Telling Their Own Story on July 9, US publisher Flatiron Books said
“Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” was written by journalist Myeongseok Kang & BTS members
It’ll have 544 pages, exclusive photos, & a first printing of one million copies. pic.twitter.com/ic40nFIYXq
— BTS Charts & Translations (@charts_k) May 11, 2023
Flatiron revealed that aside from the 544 pages, it would include exclusive photographs. The book’s first printing would start at one million copies, BTW. So ARMYs, are you ready to get your hands on this upcoming book?
According to The New York Times, this announcement ended the fan speculations about the 4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023. This pop culture nonfiction book was rumored to drop this summer. And just last weekend, the booksellers noticed a July 9 release, and fans were quick to think about two possibilities: boy group BTS and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
Taylor has been known to use the number 13 often, and since the book’s initial release was supposed to be on June 13, fans speculated a Swift book to come. Well, it would also make sense if it was Taylor’s, as in her latest announcement of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), she may have mentioned July 9th.
However, the ARMYs received great news this week! The book coming soon is apparently for the ARMYs. Pretty sure the fans know these dates are two of the most relevant dates in BTS and ARMYs’ lives. June 13 marks the group’s debut date, while the Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth or ARMYs fandom began on July 9.
Where to buy and How to Pre-order?
Now that we have a final release date of Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS, everyone’s probably thinking about how to get one. The book drops on July 9 in South Korea and the United States. Big Hit publishes the book in South Korea, while Flatiron takes charge of the U.S. publication.
In collaboration with Clare Richards and Slin Jung, Anton Hur translated the U.S. edition of the book. And for those international ARMYs who wish to purchase the book, you may head to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and your local bookstores when it drops in July.
And since you’re here, you might as well check out how to pre-order the book to secure yours as early as now! BTS has been continuously breaking records and charts, and when we say that, the pre-order of Beyond The Story is already marked as the #1 Best Seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
- Ensure you have an account for either of the stores before pre-ordering for a smoother transaction. Head to Amazon and search for Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS. For more straightforward navigation, go to this attached Amazon link. If you prefer ordering from Barnes & Noble, visit this link.
- From there, you may choose between the two platforms. If you have your Kindle, you can order it for your device for $29.99. Of course, you may also choose the book’s hardcover if you prefer a physical copy for $27.00!
- On the other hand, Barnes & Noble offers the hardcover for $39.99. The e-Book can be purchased for $29.99, so hurry up now!
- Choose the quantity of your purchase, and click Pre-order now. You can follow the prompts from there until you successfully paid for your item and secured your book. Easy as 1-2-3, right?
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