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'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star' docuseries to stream exclusively on Disney+

Published Nov 21, 2023 12:52 am

At A Glance

  • The Documentary Dives Beneath the Surface of the 21st Century Pop Icons, Taking Audiences on an Emotional 10-Year Journey from Before Their Start to Beyond Their Solo Projects and Ahead to Their Anticipated Reunion in 2025

Grammy-nominated K-pop idol group BTS will star in the documentary series “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star,” which will stream exclusively on Disney+ on Dec. 20. 

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The documentary series “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star” will stream exclusively on Disney+ (HYBE) 

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The new documentary follows the “BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage-LA," which was also launched on Disney+ last year. 

“BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star” is an eight-part docuseries that will showcase never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind the scenes moments with RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. 

It will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the band’s 10-year career, highlighting their highs and lows for the first time ever in a captivating docuseries format.

The docuseries will also feature appearances by HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, and “Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” author Kang Myeongseok. 

“BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star” looks back on the band’s key moments over the years, showing how the band came to be, what it was like preparing for their debut, what it was like winning best new artist at the 2013 Melon music awards, highlighting their struggles during the “Danger” period, discussing their first concerts, their debut at the American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, what it was like becoming stars in America, speaking at the UN, performing at the Rose Bowl Stadium, the excitement of performing at London’s Wembley Stadium and more.

The upcoming docuseries also spotlights on highly personal moments from their past, including how they felt about meeting each other for the first time; their initial contract renewal process; the difficulties of isolating during Covid-19; as well as other more lighthearted moments including J-Hope’s surprise birthday party and Jungkook’s high school graduation ceremony.

BTS members are currently focusing on their individual careers owing to their military service. They are aiming to regroup in 2025 after finishing their mandatory duty. 

Disney+ announced the titles of each of the docuseries’ eight parts, giving fans a hint at what they can expect from each episode:

Episode 1 – The Beginning

Episode 2 – Adolescence

Episode 3 – Pursuit of Happiness

Episode 4 – Disconnected

Episode 5 – Welcome!

Episode 6 – Begin and Again

Episode 7 – Still Purple

Episode 8 – Promise For Tomorrow

“BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star” will debut with two episodes on Dec. 20 followed by two new episodes every Wednesday. 

The docuseries will join a whole host of BTS content available on Disney+, including: “BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage-LA," an exclusive cinematic 4K concert film featuring BTS’ live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium in November 2021; “SUGA: Road to D-DAY,” an insightful documentary following BTS member SUGA as he travels around the world from Seoul to Tokyo, Las Vegas and beyond in search of musical inspiration for his latest album "D-DAY"; “j-hope IN THE BOX,” a behind the scenes documentary showcasing the creation of j-hope’s first solo album, Jack In The Box; and “IN THE SOOP : Friendcation” – an original travel reality show with a star-studded cast including V of BTS, "Itaewon Class" star Park Seo-jun, "Parasite" star Choi Woo-shik, "Soundtrack #1" star Park Hyungsik, and Peakboy, as the five friends venture off on a surprise trip and enjoy a variety of fun activities together.

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