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'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star' On Disney+ Hotstar Review: K-Pop Band Takes You Through Some Vulnerable, Honest Moments Of Their Journey

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star' will take you on an emotional journey with seven boys from South Korea, who never thought they will make it to where they are today.

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Before global sensations left to serve바카라 웹사이트in the mandatory South Korean military, they promised their fans that they would be releasing content while they wait till 2025 for a grand comeback. Well, they kept their promise. HYBE Corporation바카라 웹사이트has now released a docu-series 'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star' which encapsulates바카라 웹사이트precious moments from their pre-debut days till today.바카라 웹사이트

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star': Cast & Crew

Director:바카라 웹사이트Jun-soo Park바카라 웹사이트

Cast:바카라 웹사이트Kim Nam-joon (), Kim Seok-jin (), Min Yoon-gi (), Jung Ho-seok (), Park Ji-min (), Kim Tae-hyung (), Jeon Jung-kook (),바카라 웹사이트Bang Si-hyuk (HYBE Chairman), Kang Myeong-seok (Author of 'BTS: Beyond The Story')

Available On:바카라 웹사이트Disney+ Hotstar바카라 웹사이트

Premiere Date:바카라 웹사이트December 20 (Ep 1-2)

Genre:바카라 웹사이트Docu-series바카라 웹사이트

Language:바카라 웹사이트Korean/English

Duration:바카라 웹사이트30-32 minutes바카라 웹사이트

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star': Story

BTS바카라 웹사이트is not just a name anymore. It's a brand. It has become바카라 웹사이트a phenomenon that has significantly shaken up the music industry from its core. But that didn't happen overnight; it's the result of years of unwavering dedication, 'blood, sweat, and tears,' hard work, and perseverance by the seven members.바카라 웹사이트'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star' intends바카라 웹사이트to shed light on their story of rising from the bottom to the top of the world, where they are today.바카라 웹사이트

Though the first episode is called바카라 웹사이트‘The Beginning’, one would think that it would follow the chronological order of when the band debuted. However, it starts with 2020 when the preparation for the 'Map of the Soul World Tour' was being done, and then goes back to 2013.바카라 웹사이트Despite its title, it marks바카라 웹사이트2020 as a pivotal year for the band.바카라 웹사이트With the world stopping due to the pandemic, they were forced to stop too. But it gave them time to reflect on themselves, as artists. “I think it was a time meant to study ourselves again,” j-hope바카라 웹사이트explained, as he and his bandmates expressed their difficulties through this바카라 웹사이트period and how it helped them appreciate their art.바카라 웹사이트As those introspective moments unfold, the docu-series goes back in time and takes a trip down memory lane.바카라 웹사이트It showcased moments from BTS’ pre-debut days to their debut바카라 웹사이트on June 13, 2013 and바카라 웹사이트their dance practices in not-so-good conditions. Those moments were바카라 웹사이트followed by financial struggles and then their first-ever music show win at the 2013 Melon Music Awards. In an interview, the leader RM said바카라 웹사이트that "music truly transcends languages, nationalities, and races." Little did that young boy know how everyone in the world would be singing their songs. Their popularity increased rapidly바카라 웹사이트that they themselves didn't know how to proceed further.바카라 웹사이트

BTS’ unprecedented growth continued in the 'Adolescence' episode바카라 웹사이트of the docu-series where they were hungry for more. Their first-ever 'Artist of the Year' Award at the 2016 MAMA Awards became the reason for them to continue going. The boys, who didn't believe that they were invited to the 2017 Billboard Music Awards and performed at the 2017 American Music Awards, now were targeting바카라 웹사이트the American market.바카라 웹사이트Someone from바카라 웹사이트Asia, let alone Korea, was surpassing the likes of Justin Bieber in terms of popularity and it looked like they were there to conquer. As Jin revealed, they become a hot topic in the US for being an idol group most people hadn't heard of.바카라 웹사이트Yet, following the typical trajectory of how success stories go, the stars encountered a turbulent phase, battling exhaustion and바카라 웹사이트injuries바카라 웹사이트to the extent of even quitting and giving up and asking themselves if it's all really worth it. Lucky for us, they renewed their contract!바카라 웹사이트Talks with Bang Si-hyuk transitioned바카라 웹사이트from being about how to move forward in their musical journey바카라 웹사이트to being about how to let loose and hold back, prioritizing the artists'바카라 웹사이트happiness over everything else.바카라 웹사이트

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star': Performances

BTS stands out as a band whose journey has been extensively documented on camera.바카라 웹사이트The docu-series captures their most natural, authentic reactions. No one is acting and just speaking their hearts out about how they truly feel. Their resilience, their grief, their isolation, their smiles, their happiness; it's바카라 웹사이트all바카라 웹사이트unfiltered and spontaneous. When they are on a high, you feel happiness with him, but when it's sadness, you can't help but shed a teardrop too. There were also many바카라 웹사이트genuine, lighthearted moments captured, such as Jung Kook's shyness during his graduation ceremony or j-hope's pure innocence while celebrating his first birthday with his bandmates.

While the series features interviews with the boys themselves, it also contains talks with chairman Bang Si-Hyuk and author Kang Myeong-seok, who expresses that BTS’ desperation and willingness to connect with their fans바카라 웹사이트has helped them move forward.바카라 웹사이트

To fully understand and appreciate the journey of these small-town seven boys with small dreams,바카라 웹사이트who left their families behind in their early teens, one must acknowledge the challenges they have바카라 웹사이트overcome and the struggles they have faced. Each member lets you in and openly shares deeply personal moments, making this docu-series바카라 웹사이트intimate.바카라 웹사이트

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star': Script, Direction & Technical Aspects

While these boys are idols, this docu-series wonderfully captures their journey from being 12-18 year olds to turning 25-30 year olds in front of the world. Constantly being surrounded by cameras, you sense their humanity and genuineness.바카라 웹사이트You can almost feel how unscripted the whole series is.바카라 웹사이트It doesn't appear staged; instead, it's filled with raw, unfiltered emotions, and complete바카라 웹사이트sincerity.바카라 웹사이트The way the scenes seamlessly move back and forth the years, depicting their evolution from self-doubt to self-discovery, is remarkably beautiful.

The docu-series takes you on a quick journey from 2020 to 2013 and then back to 2020. None of it feels rushed. The fact that the band's label has stored good-quality videos from a decade ago is commendable. The music score is also brilliantly used to enhance a particular scene, featuring tracks like 'Fake Love' and 'On.' It only helps바카라 웹사이트intensify your emotions.바카라 웹사이트

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star': Can Kids Watch It?

Yes. It's suitable for all ages. Even though this docu-series is majorly made for ARMYs to see the world through BTS' eyes, it's never too late to join the Bangtan world!

바카라's Verdict:바카라 웹사이트

From dreaming of becoming big to becoming someone else's dream, BTS has come a long way. This docu-series will do justice in showcasing their hard work and sacrifice that has brought them here today. Giving these members a space to let out their emotions and speak their truth will only help their fans feel more connected to them.바카라 웹사이트It gives the viewer a chance to appreciate their much-loved band, all over again.바카라 웹사이트

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star' is an intimate, vulnerable, and breathtaking exploration of a storied career, while ARMYs await their return in 2025. Even so, if you are someone who values art, and wants to know more about the band's journey, this is a must-watch.

*Disclaimer: This review is done after the release of the first two episodes.*

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