What makes Map of the Soul: Persona by BTS notable?

'Map of the Soul: Persona' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking BTS's third consecutive album to top the chart. The lead single 'Boy with Luv' featuring Halsey became a cultural phenomenon, garnering over a billion views on YouTube within months of its release and further establishing BTS's influence in Western pop music. Released on April 12, 2019, 'Map of the Soul: Persona' is BTS's sixth studio album and a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Love Yourself: Tear.' At this point in their career, BTS had already achieved global fame, breaking records with their previous releases and solidifying their status as leaders in the K-pop genre.

Who is Map of the Soul: Persona for?

Map of the Soul: Persona works well if you're into infectious melodies for sing-alongs, short bursts of vibrant energy and exploration of identity themes.

How many songs are on Map of the Soul: Persona?

Map of the Soul: Persona has 7 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Map of the Soul: Persona

BTS · 2019

26 min · 7 tracks · K-pop · dance-pop · Korean hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of K-pop and hip-hop, exploring themes of identity and connection through infectious melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

infectious melodies for sing-alongs
short bursts of vibrant energy
exploration of identity themes
steady progression toward closure

Maybe skip if you want

prefer lengthy immersive albums
avoid upbeat and catchy tunes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on April 12, 2019, 'Map of the Soul: Persona' is BTS's sixth studio album and a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Love Yourself: Tear.' At this point in their career, BTS had already achieved global fame, breaking records with their previous releases and solidifying their status as leaders in the K-pop genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Seventeen· Stray Kids· NCT 127