S. Acierda
TIME Magazine shines the spotlight on BTS as the group is set to grace the front cover of the esteemed publication.
On October 11, it was revealed that BTS will feature on the front cover of the international issue of TIME Magazine as one of the three editions covering ‘Next Generation Leaders.’
Backed by passionate fans, @BTS_twt takes K-pop worldwide https://t.co/w9QA2RGbDL
— TIME (@TIME) October 10, 2018
Titled “How BTS Is Taking Over the World”, Raisa Bruner writes a remarkable global cover story on the boys and goes into great detail to the core of BTS. The piece gives insight to their groundbreaking successes, but also their values in staying true to their roots. The writer provides context to the Kpop industry before delving into the group’s history and artistry. Research and tact thought is greatly evident, elements that have been sorely lacking from pieces by other western publications.
(Time) Suga- “We said what other people were feeling—like pain, anxieties and worries. That was our goal, to create this empathy that people can relate to.” #PCAs #TheGroup #BTS @bts_twt pic.twitter.com/cpXXJvHah6
— JP ? (@agirlinthepark) October 10, 2018
(Time) RM: “Life has many unpredictable issues, problems, dilemmas. But I think the most important thing to live well is to be yourself. We’re still trying to be us.”#PCAs #TheGroup #BTS @bts_twt pic.twitter.com/Z36s7HCFIR
— JP ? (@agirlinthepark) October 10, 2018
The cover story is also accompanied by a video of a short yet thoughtful interview with BTS. The group comments on their teamwork but also on their position as global ambassadors of Korean culture. Leader RM expresses pride in his Korean heritage in English, “As a Korean, we love our country and we’re proud of our country so much, and it’s even just an honour to be called an ambassador of Korean K-pop.” Rapper SUGA reflects on post-Korean War hardships their parents had faced and accomplishments as representatives.
Suga- “Many in our parents' generation were born right after the Korean War and grew up not being able to eat or dress well. But in our generation, we..are spreading Korean culture as its representatives..for me, it's enjoyable to see my father proud of things like that." pic.twitter.com/7IFmxZXe4C
— JP ? (@agirlinthepark) October 10, 2018
Responses to BTS’ historic feat of featuring on the publication has been overwhelmingly positive from ARMYs and professionals familiar with the group and their work.
went from "kpop explosion", "kpop sensation" to "next generation leaders" in less than a year? yea. define IMPACT pic.twitter.com/gWQyktXkcJ
— k. (@yoonmlned) October 10, 2018
Back in 2016 Namjoon said eventually fools change the world, tweeted a photo once of the boys and captioned it fools.
Today @BTS_twt are proudly on the cover of time magazine as Next Generation Leaders … hope for our future and world. Hope for a better tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/bF0ETTYXB1
— réh is sadf (@gayoongi) October 10, 2018
Incredible. @TIME @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/cdD8hE2S78
— Liam McEwan (@LiamMcEwan) October 10, 2018
Mic drop, good night. Ended all other covers.⚡️ pic.twitter.com/z6dychULSr
— Colleen Nika (@colleennika) October 11, 2018
K media said the pre-order of @BTS_twt Cover TIME Magazine in Korea already sold out. It was the best seller 10/8-10 for 3days. There will be 2nd Pre-order soon. many of Asian Countries are waiting for the added supplies now. https://t.co/cefiGcxw0i
*Sorry for the “wbk” News? pic.twitter.com/7qxpFVujBx
— Soo Choi (@choi_bts2) October 11, 2018
Thoughts? Have you given the article a read? If not, then get to it! It’s always lovely seeing the boys covered well by major publications. Remember that every time you stream ‘IDOL’ a flower blooms! Tweet us at @ForeverBTScom!
