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What BTS is Reading?
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items Get a glimpse into the minds of BTS, one of the world's most influential music groups, through the books they’re currently reading. Whether it’s for personal growth, inspiration, or relaxation, BTS members have shared their favorite reads over the ye...
A heartwarming Japanese novel about three delinquents who stumble upon a mysterious general store that connects people across time through letters. Jin has read and enjoyed this book.
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
A philosophical novel that follows Emil Sinclair’s journey of self-discovery. This book inspired BTS’s song, Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Demian by Hermann Hesse
A novel depicting the struggles of a woman in South Korea dealing with gender discrimination and societal pressure. RM recommended this book to ARMY.
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982: A Novel by Cho Nam-Joo
A book that explores Carl Jung’s psychological theories, including concepts like persona, ego, and shadow. It served as an inspiration for BTS’s Map of the Soul album series.
Jung's Map of the Soul: An Introduction
Buku ini ngajak kita buat mikir ulang gimana cara kita ngomong dan pake kata-kata supaya lebih efektif tanpa nyakitin orang lain. Ada delapan tahap buat ningkatin skill komunikasi, dimulai dari ngevaluasi cara kita ngobrol selama ini. Penulis juga ka...
Jual Buku The Power of Language Karya Shin Do Hyun
In the variety show BTS In The Soop, RM and Suga were seen reading a book about a boy named Yun-jae who suffers from alexithymia. He is unable to experience emotions like happiness, anger, or fear as most people do, and he also struggles to interpret...
Almond: A Novel by Won-pyung Sohn
Buku yang pernah dibaca Jungkook sebagai hadiah dari seorang ARMY, adalah kumpulan hugging essay dengan ilustrasi lucu. Isinya mengajak pembaca memahami cinta lebih dalam—dari jatuh cinta, menjalani hubungan, hingga menghadapi perpisahan. Buku ini me...
1 Cm Between You And Me - Kim Eun Ju - Gramedia
RM was seen carrying Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto during the BTS Comeback Show, and he mentioned reading it in an interview with Naver. Suga also likes this book, as Yoshimoto is one of his favorite authors. This contemporary Japanese novel explores t...
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
This book, recommended by RM to the Army, tells the story of Aomame, a martial arts instructor and professional killer, and Tengo, a private tutor and ghostwriter. Tengo faces a conspiracy involving a young, mysterious writer and a literary editor, w...
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
This book, seen with Suga after filming, is written by a renowned American psychologist who applies breakthrough cognitive therapy principles to help identify and change negative thought patterns. It explores "lifetraps" inherited from parents, shape...
Reinventing Your Life by Jeffrey Young
Books by Haruki Murakami is a favorite of RM. It tells the story of Toru Watanabe, an introverted and quiet college student in Tokyo. One day, while listening to The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood," he experiences nostalgia related to loss and the sexual a...
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
This book explores the concept of "persona" in Jungian psychology, linking it to BTS's "Map of the Soul: Persona" album. Dr. Stein analyzes how BTS's music reflects the idea of persona, which is the outward identity that individuals present to the wo...
Map of the Soul - Persona: Our Many Faces
In this book, Dr. Stein examines the themes of persona, shadow, and ego as represented in BTS's Map of the Soul: 7 album. He connects these psychological concepts to the band's songs and discusses how these themes relate to both the band members’ per...
Map of the Soul - 7: Persona, Shadow & Ego in the World of BTS
This book focuses specifically on the concept of 'ego:, a key component of Jungian psychology, and its role in shaping an individual's identity. Dr. Stein links this concept to BTS's songs, particularly from Map of the Soul: 7, showing how the band's...
Map of the Soul - Ego: I Am by Murray Stein
This South Korean novel was discussed by RM and V during a live broadcast on VLIVE. The book tells a touching story about a mother who goes missing at a subway station in Seoul and how her family members begin to realize the sacrifices and love she h...
Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin
RM was known to have read Metamorphosis in 2017. In an interview with Teen Vogue that year, he mentioned that he was reading the book. This novella tells the story of Gregor Samsa, who mysteriously transforms into a giant insect and struggles with is...
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Jungkook once mentioned that this book is one of the novels he has completed from start to finish. The Little Prince is a timeless classic that tells the story of a young prince traveling through different planets, encountering unique characters, and...
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The Midnight Library appeared in the program In The Soop season 2. It was during a scene where RM and V were in the library room, having a conversation about books. At that moment, RM recommended The Midnight Library to V, even though he hadn’t read ...
The Midnight Library
The book tells the story of a seemingly utopian city called Omelas, where the residents live in absolute happiness. However, this joy comes at a terrible cost—one child must suffer in isolation for their bliss to continue. This thought-provoking shor...
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin
This book is one of Jungkook’s favorites. During Bon Voyage 3, Jungkook was seen packing for his trip to Malta, and among the items he brought was I Decided to Live as Me, illustrated by Soo Hyun Kim. The book discusses how adults should not feel pre...
I Decided to Live as Me – Soo Hyun Kim
J-Hope from BTS once recommended this book in a podcast. Living, Loving and Learning is a collection of thought-provoking advice from Dr. Leo F. Buscaglia, emphasizing the importance of love, personal growth, and embracing life with an open heart. Th...
Living Loving and Learning - Leo F. Buscaglia
RM BTS received this book as a gift from the author, Martin Gayford, when BTS attended a David Hockney exhibition. After the event, he was seen reading the book backstage during an episode of BANGTAN BOMB. In that moment, while getting his hair and m...
A Bigger Message: Conversations with David Hockney
Suga once shared a photo of a passage from this book on his Instagram account, @agustd. Life Lessons explores profound insights about life, love, and loss, emphasizing the importance of embracing every moment.
Life Lessons – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler