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“Don’t try too hard to improve; just do your best to maintain your innocence and passion for music, and the heartfelt gratitude for the ARMYs. Once you do that, you will doubtlessly become everlasting stars, beyond living legends.”
― Youngdae Kim, BTS The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS

“The listeners who don’t empathize with BTS’ music tend to brush it off as their disgraceful period. But strictly in terms of musical achievement, the musical aim and authenticity that the producers at BigHit and BTS members intended were undeniably progressing toward creating their distinct identity. The playful and energetic appeal as idol through “Rise of Bangtan,” the refined sensibilities in “Coffee,” and the quirky experimental character of “Paldogangsan” coexist to feature a wide spectrum of the record, keeping you guessing where they will go next with enough potential in each direction.”
― Youngdae Kim, BTS The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS

“I generally agree with the media analysis of BTS’ success, such as good music, great dance moves, high-quality music videos, fashionable styles, and looks, as well as sympathetic lyrics for the young generation and proactive communication with fans. However, other idols all have and pursue these factors. I think BTS’ success was an outcome of reinforcing these elements in more earnest ways.”
― Youngdae Kim, BTS The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS