Resources
The library is regularly updated with the latest resources. Some entries have been sourced from the BTS Syllabus project.
Why Dynamite is Phenomenal
Official Content
This article looks at "Dynamite" and its performance on the U.S. charts, notably the song's historic #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Seongdeok Seo
2020
Why? K-Pop ft. BTS
K-Pop
Includes a section on BTS. It’s a children’s book geared towards elementary kids and is written in a manhwa style, with questions/exercises to help kids build skills like problem-solving and essay writing.
방콕고양이 저자(글), 윤남선 (그림/만화), 이규탁 (감수)
2021
Yiyun Kang participates in CONNECT BTS, the K-pop sensation’s arts initiative
Media Coverage
STIR in conversation with Korean artist Yiyun Kang whose latest installation Beyond the Scene in Seoul is part of BTS’s global public art initiative involving 22 artists.
Garg, S.
2020
You're My Best Friend: Finding Community Online in BTS's Fandom, ARMY
Journal Articles
The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of unexpected isolation for many, as well as a time fraught with uncertainty. In this article, we explore how many turned to playful online communities across a number of social media platforms as a place of connection and support.
Ringland, K.
2022
You're Wrong about K-Pop: A Video Essay
K-Pop
This video "is meant to show the range of artistry, intention, and experiences within K-Pop as well as investigate what K-Pop really is."
Elliot Sang
2020