THE RISE OF BANGTAN

Season 1

This fan-made series follows the members of BTS as they struggle to grow from children to men, idols to artists, and rookies to legends.

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21 Episodes

  • Chapter 1: We Are Bulletproof
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    Chapter 1: We Are BulletproofBTS's current success still boggles the mind of almost anyone who lays eyes upon them, including the boys themselves. However, it's clear that from the very start, there were people who had faith in their abilities. In this first episode, we look at BTS before they made their debut, as we discuss the training process of K-Pop idols and how Bangtan viewed that time.
  • Chapter 2: Begin
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    Chapter 2: BeginAfter training for several years, the seven members of Bangtan Sonyeondan now have to finally put themselves in the public eye. But what is the daily life of being a newly debuted K-Pop idol? In this episode, we talk about an idol's debut and how Bangtan worked to try and prove themselves amongst the crowd.
  • Chapter 3: House of Cards
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    Chapter 3: House of CardsBTS have made enough of an impression to avoid immediate disbandment, but is that impression amongst the Korean public positive or negative? In this episode, we look at how Bangtan begin to take and interpret the criticism they receive for being hip-hop while being in the idol system; seeing them at a very vulnerable point.
  • Chapter 4: Reflection
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    Chapter 4: ReflectionWith the momentum of winning several Best New Artist Awards, Bangtan returns, ready to show their chops. But does that ferocity equate acceptance? Does that intensity equate success? In Chapter 4, we take a deeper look at the way Koreans view the genre of K-Pop and how those inherent thoughts hinder the way people within their own country perceive Bangtan.
  • Chapter 5: Hip-Hop Lover
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    Chapter 5: Hip-Hop LoverWould you believe that everything that's been seen up to this point was all in just one year? In this episode, we celebrate BTS's one year anniversary in their dorm, and travel to the U.S. as they get their gift from Bang PD: a deep dive into the world of hip-hop, being taught by a diverse group who embody the hip-hop culture in different ways.
  • Chapter 6: Cypher
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    Chapter 6: CypherAfter their hip-hop boot camp overseas, Bangtan Sonyeondan have returned with their most aggressive album thus far; Dark & Wild. But does that aggression equal respect? Or is it their hard work that grants them the respect? In this episode, we look at the first half of BTS's Dark & Wild era, where they come out the gates swinging wildly, continuously striving to be recognized.
  • Chapter 7: Persona
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    Chapter 7: PersonaWith Bangtan garnering more traction, RM begins working hard to promote the group as their leader. What does being a leader mean? What kind of responsibility comes from that? In this episode, we follow the second half of the Dark & Wild era, where BTS's popularity has risen enough to finally begin being scrutinized by the general public
  • Chapter 8: I Need U
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    Chapter 8: I Need UBangtan is about to take a huge risk and mix up their style for the first time in their career. Will this drastic change in concept and attitude benefit or retract from their message? In this Chapter, we relive the start of The Most Beautiful Moment in Life era, in which Bangtan reinvent themselves in an attempt to reach out to more people.
  • Chapter 9: The Most Beautiful Moment In Life
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    Chapter 9: The Most Beautiful Moment In LifeWith the momentum of their first win, Bangtan Sonyeondan hit the ground running by promoting another song from the album; the high-energy, choreography heavy Dope. In this Chapter, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series begins to push BTS forward in a way that no one had expected, including the members themselves.
  • Chapter 10: Friends
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    Chapter 10: FriendsThe continued momentum of their Most Beautiful Moment in Life series forces Bangtan into a corner in which they are unable to slow down. But as the saying goes, "Singers live by their songs." In this episode, we watch as Bangtan push forward harder than ever before to turn as many spotlights as possible in their direction, and the consequences of that persistence
  • Chapter 11: Young Forever
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    Chapter 11: Young ForeverAfter expressing the more vulnerable sides of youth in The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt.1 and Pt.2, Bangtan Sonyeondan decide to burn it all down and party hard. Have they been able to move on from their pained youths? Or has that pain manifested into another form? In this episode, we watch as Bangtan Sonyeondan begin to rework their goals and dreams now that "success" is no longer on the list.
  • Chapter 12: Blood, Sweat, and Tears
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    Chapter 12: Blood, Sweat, and TearsWhat could possibly come after the most beautiful moment in life ends? What is Bangtan's new message to the youth and how are they going to express it? With arguably one of the most visually stunning concepts ever released by Bangtan Sonyeondan to date, in this chapter we look at the beginning of the WINGS era, as we watch what it means to truly fly.
  • Chapter 13: You Never Walk Alone
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    Chapter 13: You Never Walk AloneComing off the their very first Daesang wins, Bangtan start their second world tour of their career in the beginning of 2017. What goals to Bangtan have for the tour? What limits are they willing to push? In Chapter 13, we follow Bangtan in the You Never Walk Alone era as they begin to create new goals for themselves after accomplishing all they had originally set out to do.
  • Chapter 14: Filter
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    Chapter 14: FilterBangtan's tour continues on as they make their way to America. Though they've gone through some hurdles, there are always more to come. In this chapter, we continue following Bangtan on the WINGS tour; taking a closer look at Jimin and V's solos, as they make their way through their stops in the USA.
  • Chapter 15: Pied Piper
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    Chapter 15: Pied PiperAfter Bangtan has gone through their sold out USA leg of their tour, they have to return for what is considered to be one of the most significant turning points of their career. What was the result of that life-altering moment? In this Chapter, we relive the excitement of their first Billboard Music Award win, and Suga's view on what their future holds.
  • Chapter 16: My Time
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    Chapter 16: My TimeAfter winning what would become one of the most significant overseas awards of their career, Bangtan Sonyeondan continue onto the Japanese leg of their world tour. But when asked about their future, they becomes hesitant. In this Chapter, we relive the immediate aftermath of the Billboard Music Awards, as we take another look at some of the crucial moments of the Bangtan timeline.
  • Chapter 17: Respect
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    Chapter 17: RespectIt's been seven months since Bangtan Sonyeondan came back with their latest album "You Never Walk Alone" and a lot has changed in that time. With the release of this new album, they begin what RM has called their "Chapter 2." In this Chapter, we relive the beginning of the Love Yourself: Her era, as Bangtan Sonyeondan begin one of their most impactful album series to date: the "Love Yourself" series.
  • Chapter 18: Moving On
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    Chapter 18: Moving OnComing off the high of the AMAs performance, Bangtan is about to roll into their hectic end-of-year schedule; ready to fight back against all those who have criticized them to date. In this Chapter, we follow Bangtan as they leave everyone else behind as they prepare to start the next Chapter of their career.
  • Chapter 19: The Truth Untold
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    Chapter 19: The Truth UntoldWith another year of Award Show sweeps, Bangtan enters 2018 with confidence; or so we had all thought. As it turns out, Bangtan were struggling a lot at the beginning of 2018, and we never knew until much later. In this chapter, we look at Bangtan's early 2018 days as the pressure of expectations and work-life start to get to them; and what got them out of that funk.
  • Chapter 20: What Am I To You?
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    Chapter 20: What Am I To You?In arguably one of the most anticipated comebacks of Bangtan's career to date, BTS debuts their new song "Fake Love" at the Billboard Music Awards. With this heightened anticipation came a rebirth of love, support, and trust amongst the members and amongst those who cheered for them. In this Chapter, we relive the Love Yourself Tear era, as Bangtan and ARMYs new goals set them to be more than just talented musicians.
  • Chapter 21: MAGIC SHOP
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    Chapter 21: MAGIC SHOPWith Her and Tear behind them, it comes time for their 3rd part of the Love Yourself trilogy: Answer. And with it comes new adventures and challenges regarding who they are and what they represent. In this Chapter, we relive the beginning of the "Love Yourself: Answer" era, as the connection between BTS and ARMY has grown stronger than ever before.

 

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