MANILA, Philippines — Global Korean boy group sensation BTS has unveiled the first set of concept photos for their much-anticipated upcoming album “Map of the Soul: Persona.”
The group’s agency BigHit Entertainment released on Monday (Korea time) via Twitter a series of photos featuring the seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook.
The concept photos show the septet taking selfies and group photos with a film camera.
#BTS #방탄소년단 #MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA Concept Photo version 1 pic.twitter.com/SBobflucHF
— BigHit Entertainment (@BigHitEnt) March 31, 2019
#BTS #방탄소년단 #MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA Concept Photo version 1 pic.twitter.com/Ugvdogyrkl
— BigHit Entertainment (@BigHitEnt) March 31, 2019
Another set of photos also showcased the BTS members getting ready in front of a mirror sporting vibrant clothes and hair colors.
#BTS #방탄소년단 #MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA Concept Photo version 2 pic.twitter.com/1hrlVWUtFC
— BigHit Entertainment (@BigHitEnt) March 31, 2019
#BTS #방탄소년단 #MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA Concept Photo version 2 pic.twitter.com/EmkzffYV7g
— BigHit Entertainment (@BigHitEnt) March 31, 2019
“Map of the Soul: Persona” is set to be released on April 12. It is the group’s newest album after “Love Yourself: Answer” which was released in August 2018.
Last week, the group’s leader RM, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, was featured in a comeback trailer for the album titled “Persona.” /muf
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