BTS members release new album BE, a ‘message of hope’ for fans and the K-pop band’s second Korean album drop of 2020

Each BTS member took on a defined role in the album’s production – including Jimin as music project manager and V, who took on the role of visual director

Lead single Life Goes On is weightier and more introspective than the group’s summer hit Dynamite, and ‘our way of providing healing and consolation’, says RM

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Each BTS member took on a specific role in the production of “BE”, their second album drop this year after February’s “Map of the Soul: 7”. Photo: courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment

Published: 3:12pm, 20 Nov 2020Updated: 3:11pm, 20 Nov 2020

BTS have returned with their new album “BE”, out worldwide now.

Fronted by the sentimental single Life Goes On, “BE” is the South Korean septet’s second Korean album of the year, following February’s “Map of the Soul: 7”.

Whereas “Map of the Soul: 7” commemorated the act’s seven years together, “BE” is a Covid-19-era album and described by the band as their most BTS album yet, with each member taking active roles in developing the project.

Ahead of the album’s release, the members of BTS held a public news conference, streamed globally on YouTube. Rapper-producer Suga was absent because he is recovering from surgery to repair an old shoulder injury. Throughout the press conference, the members shared that he is recovering well and they expressed hope that everyone continues to stay healthy.

BTS’ BE news conference was streamed on YouTube. Photo: courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment

Each member of the group took on a specific role in the album’s production, which they discussed throughout the conference. Jimin served as the music project manager, and coordinated the album’s direction.