BTS - BE - ESSENTIAL EDITION

BE is the fifth Korean studio album by global K pop group BTS, released on November 20, 2020 through Big Hit Entertainment. Created during the global COVID 19 pandemic, the album reflects the group’s personal experiences and emotions during a time of uncertainty while delivering messages of comfort, resilience, and hope. The era was promoted with the lead single Life Goes On, a reflective track that expresses the idea that life continues even during difficult moments.

The album blends hip hop, pop, synth pop, and R&B influences while highlighting BTS’s versatility and emotional storytelling. Led by Life Goes On, the release also includes standout songs such as Blue & Grey, Fly to My Room, and Dis-ease, balancing introspective themes with uplifting energy. Across its compact tracklist, the project captures feelings of isolation, connection, and perseverance while showcasing the group’s continued musical evolution.

BE achieved major global success and became another milestone in BTS’s career. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with 242,000 equivalent album units, marking the group’s fifth number one album in the United States. The lead single Life Goes On also debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first song performed mostly in Korean to top the chart and further solidifying BTS’s global impact and their connection with ARMY worldwide.