BTS' "Proof" and "Door" concept photos for their upcoming anthology album were recently revealed. While they may look like ordinary pictures, there are actually deep meanings behind them.
Continue reading to know what they mean.
BTS' 'Proof', 'Door' Concept Photos - Here are the Meanings of the Two Versions
On June 1, BTS released the second set of their "Door" concept photos for their upcoming anthology album "PROOF." Like the first set, the latest individual pictures are soft and dreamy, and each BTS member shines in their own way with their unique visuals.
Prior to the release of BTS' "Door" concept photos, the group revealed the two sets of concept images for the "Proof" version. And, at first glance, anyone could tell that the two seem to be opposite of each other.
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In "Proof," the BTS members sport dark, leather outfits and give off the "bulletproof" grit that helped them get through all difficulties that got in their way.
According to the Korean media outlet OSEN, BTS' "Proof" and "Door" concept photos represent two different eras of the boy group's lives. "Door" alludes to the time the septet paved its own way, transcending all barriers, and opening a new door to a new era.
OSEN said, "The concept photos of the 'Door' version contain the moment when BTS, who walked their own path and made a record that will remain in history, opens a new door."
"Proof" suggests the personal and professional obstacles BTS has faced along the way, including radial prejudice.
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While the two versions have different meanings, both of them convey a message of hope just from different perspectives: rookie BTS and 2022 BTS. "Proof" could be seen as the group's hope that they would succeed as idols, while "Door" is a more positive and big hope for the future now that most of their dreams have come true.
Meanwhile, according to their promotion schedule, more BTS "Door" concept photos will be revealed on June 2, and then mysterious content will drop on June 7. It will be followed by the music video teasers for "Yet to Come" and the official MV.
BTS' "Proof" anthology album, which consists of three CDs, is due out on June 10 at 1 p.m. KST.
BTS' 'MIC DROP' Remix Becomes Their 4th MV to Reach THIS Mark on YouTube
On June 1 at approximately 3 a.m. KST, BTS' "MIC DROP" music video (Steve Aoki Remix) hit 1.2 billion views on YouTube, becoming the group's fourth MV to achieve the feat following "DNA," "Boy With Luv," and "Dynamite."
The "MIC DROP" MV (Steve Aoki Remix) was released on Nov. 24, 2017 at 6 p.m. KST. This means it took the video four years, six months, and seven days to obtain the milestone.
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With this new achievement, BTS has become the Korean artist with the most music videos having 1.2 billion views on YouTube. They previously tied with BLACKPINK with three MVs ("DDU-DU DDU-DU," "Kill This Love," and "BOOMBAYAH."
The original version of "MIC DROP" was included as a B-side track on BTS' fifth extended play "Love Yourself: Her," which came out in September 2017. The remix version of the song was only released two months later, and its Japanese version dropped in December of the same year.
Watch BTS" "MIC DROP" music video (Steve Aoki Remix) here to celebrate the group's new feat!
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Reported by Maria Scott
