BTS & The Camera
Their Chapter 1
K-Pop Idols have normally had a close relationship with the camera. Being called ‘Idols’ instead of artists or musicians is helpful in itself, as it gives more insight to what they actually are (a long conversation for another day).
They don’t start when they are on stage and stop when they are off. Their work involves a lot more than just the music.
The camera is constantly with them, their behind the scenes, their video live chats with fans, their daily vlogs, their variety show appearances, advertisements etc.
BTS are no different from the majority of kpop groups who have YouTube shows, televised series etc.
BTS have now been active for over 10 years and so it’s unsurprising that they have a long list of television appearances outside of just performing a song or two.
I’ve tried my best to put together a masterlist of just docs shows, series, episodes etc that are from Big Hit and later HYBE for the group or the members.
(Please let me know if I’ve missed something so I can update this)
Pre-debut the members would give insights into who they were and how they spent their days with short logs on YouTube, they also had different formats of keeping connected to fans and sharing their journey through Bangtan Bombs and Bangtan episodes. Starting their formatted series journey off…
Their first televised show ‘Rookie King’ in their debut year 2013
