7 Sweet Quotes from BTS’ Beyond the Story

Happy New Year everyone! I took a long vacation from everything, the longest I have had since forever. I did not go anywhere, as I was not looking for a holiday, but rather a break from routine. So that’s what I did. I broke all rules – only ate, drank, slept, read, couch-potatoed, and relaxed, in the comfort of my home. I am back rejuvenated and ready to tackle the challenges of 2024 (I hope!).

I kickstarted the year by reading the BTS book “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS“. I would consider the book as a love letter to the BTS army. Every member consistently conveys heartfelt gratitude to their well-wishers, creating a genuine connection with fans. This sincerity is rare in the celebrity world, where affection can often feel one-sided. Unlike some stars who may ignore or treat fans with disdain, BTS provides solace by reciprocating love, albeit within the constraints of stardom. It makes fans feel truly valued, a sentiment not often experienced in the realm of fame.

As a baby army (who is not a baby at all), I am still learning about BTS. The book gave me an inkling of how their mind worked. It is heartening to see men openly talk about their mental health issues and the scars that their demanding professions can bring.

BTS faced several challenges, yet here they are, the superstars who can put a smile on your face, not just through their music but their playful antics as well. I love watching an episode of Run BTS before winding up for the day.

The book was insightful in many ways. I wish it had more anecdotes from their personal life. I wanted to know more about their daily life, what they did outside of work to unwind, their favorite food, thoughts on love, family, etc. However, I respect their decision to keep the book entirely work-related.

BTS’ Beyond the Story had several sweet and thought-provoking quotes. Here are my favorites:

The old saying is that even the mountains and rivers change in ten years, so we must change, too. And whenever there is new choreography, I know it will take longer for me to pick it up compared to everyone else, so I always think, ‘I’ve got to get this down as quickly as possible so there are no problems later.’

Jin

It was really hard to respect the fact that we were all different people. I used to be very extreme and trapped in a black-and-white mindset. My immature mind would think, ‘Why is he thinking that way? Shouldn’t a normal human being think this way?’ And eventually I went beyond thinking, ‘That guy is different from me,’ to accepting, ‘That person is just being themselves.’ It did take a bit of time.

Suga

We’re a team, and the seven of us need to become one to do a good job at whatever it is we’re doing. I’m not the only one who should do well, my belief is that all need to do a good job, and so I think I did my best in the parts I could do.

J-Hope

Maybe I made a mistake yesterday, but yesterday’s me is still me. Today, I am who I am with all of my faults and my mistakes. Tomorrow, I might be a tiny bit wiser, and that’ll be me too. These faults and mistakes are what I am, making up the brightest stars in the constellation of my life. I have come to love myself for who I am, for who I was, and for who I hope to become.

RM

There were a few things that happened, but in the end, I returned to BTS. I met up with my friends outside of the group, and spent time with them, getting things off my chest, but bringing the things that happened within the group into the outside world resolved nothing, and I couldn’t find the answers I wanted. And I think that’s how I ended up relying on the members even more.

Jimin

I was such a mischievous boy. Even when we’d been selected to debut, all I could think about was how to have fun (laughs). Even at the trainee dorm I kept thinking things like, ‘What If I ordered some fried chicken and pizza and started a party?’

V

When I’m asked now what makes me happy, it’s the fact of being able to have concerns like this. That’s my happiness. If I was actually unhappy now, I don’t believe I’d be able to think about what I’d call happiness. So, being able to think things like, ‘Is this what makes me happy,’ ‘No, this is what makes me happy,’ isn’t that happiness?

Jungkook