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BTS: Icons of K-Pop
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Seven men. 78 million Instagram followers. 30 billion YouTube views. 47 billion Spotify streams. Sold out world tours. BTS: Icons of K-Pop presents the story of BTS, a global phenomenon. Fully revised and updated for a third time, this 2026 edition of the bestselling biography is...
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See moreThe bestselling biography of BTS, the world’s biggest boy band, now fully revised and updated for the third time to cover everything from debut to military service.
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Seven men. 78 million Instagram followers. 30 billion YouTube views. 47 billion Spotify streams. Sold out world tours. BTS: Icons of K-Pop presents the story of BTS, a global phenomenon.
Fully revised and updated for a third time, this 2026 edition of the bestselling biography is the definitive account of BTS’s journey, from their trainee days to the explosive global breakthroughs of Dynamite and Butter, their retrospective compilation album Proof, and their blossoming solo endeavours. It explores how this group from South Korea has taken over the world.
RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook can sing, dance, and rap, and they write and produce their own music too. From humble beginnings at a small agency to topping charts all over the world, their story is a testament to the talent and hard work of each member. Their dedicated fanbase, ARMY, has supported them through thick and thin, celebrating triumphs and pushing them to ever-greater heights.
Since the last edition in 2023, the story of BTS has entered an exciting new chapter. As members released chart-topping solo music and fulfilled South Korea’s mandatory military service, anticipation for their return has only grown. By June 2025, all seven had completed their service and reunited, thrilling fans worldwide with the announcement of a brand-new group album and a global tour set to kick off in spring 2026. This updated edition captures that pivotal moment – when seven individuals come back together as BTS, ready to begin the next era of their extraordinary journey.
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ISBN: 9781807710286
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Illustration: 8pp colour plates
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Adrian Besley is a freelance writer and former copywriter for the BBC. He is the author of many non-fiction titles, including Ariana, EXO: K-Pop Superstars, Blackpink: K-Pop's No.1 Girl Group and Billie Eilish: From e-girl to icon, as well as 5 Seconds of Summer Confidential and a series of top-selling YouTube books, including YouTube World Records.
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