Every BTS album is a journey, but I don’t know that they have another one which takes us up to the highest mountain peaks and also down to the lowest valleys quite like Love Yourself 轉 'Tear', does. This week, as we wrap up our discussions on this masterpiece, we’ll soar on the wings of hope and heroism, and then plummet into pain and frustration in quick succession—a microcosm of how it can feel when life tosses us around sometimes.

Dive into the mystery of the Smeraldo flower and its connection to epic BTS ballad "The Truth Untold." The Smeraldo flower, whose name is derived from the Italian word for “emerald”, was first revealed through cryptic messages and a blog by a fictional florist. This intricate narrative showcases BTS's skill in creating interconnected stories within their music and broader universe, demonstrating their deep engagement with ARMY.

This week, BTS will help us conquer the fear of being real—to appreciate and love ourselves first, so that we’re not tempted to give someone less than who we are, simply because we think they won’t want us. They’ll remind us how to be present in each moment, so we don’t miss opportunities for growth, enjoyment, or for healing.

Elation. Hope. Excitement. Frustration. Confusion. Exhaustion. Shame. Anger. It’s all on Love Yourself 轉 'Tear'—the second album in the LYS trilogy. If Love Yourself 承 ‘HER’ is about the joy of discovering love, ‘Tear’ is largely about what happens when we lose ourselves in love and it begins to tear us apart. It’s a visceral journey of searching for ourselves again, and finding a different, and healthier version of love that will set us free rather than weigh us down.

This week we are finishing up our exploration of Love Yourself 承 ‘HER’ and what a journey it’s been. We’ve been wooed and scolded in equal measure, it’s been both very comforting and confusing. The songs we’re covering this time seem to be polar opposites, but they are all about discovering truths within ourselves. Sometimes those truths are beautiful, sometimes they’re not, but they always affect how we relate to the world around us.

As we further our exploration of the Love Yourself 承 ‘HER’ album, I must warn you before proceeding with this week’s blog… you may not survive it. Our theme of love continues, along with all of the intense emotions it inspires—some of which can be unhealthy—like obsession, envy, and hatred. But, for the most part, be prepared for Bangtan to swing you off your feet, and then gently scold you for spending too much time thinking about them. Even though they’re constantly asking ARMY to love them and never forget about them. Talk about mixed signals, right?

We’re often asked where the “best” place to buy BTS albums is. Realistically, there is no ‘right’ answer! There are a variety of factors to consider, and ultimately you’ll need to choose which retailer checks the most important boxes for you. This guide will cover the things people ask us about most often to help you make the best decision for your goals.

If you can believe it, the second half of 2017 was even busier for BTS than the first half. Not only were they still on their epically long WINGS World Tour, but they also released another album that September. Love Yourself 承 ‘HER’ kicked off a new album trilogy and an entirely new era for the group—one that focused entirely on a message of love—especially on how we show it to ourselves.

As we came out of the pandemic years and the world seemed to start turning again, many would have thought it would be back to business as usual for BTS. But could that really happen? They’d experienced unprecedented growth during 2020 and 2021, largely in part due to the success of the three English language tracks they’d released during that time. They were now a global phenomenon.