Collection of illustrated books based on BTS lyrics set for pre-sale starting Wednesday

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Collection of illustrated books based on BTS lyrics set for pre-sale starting Wednesday

Published: 23 Jun. 2020, 11:32 Updated: 23 Jun. 2020, 18:08

[BIG HIT ENTERTAINMENT]

A special collection of illustrated books that use the lyrics from the hits of boy band BTS will go on pre-sale from Wednesday, Big Hit Entertainment announced.

“The ‘Graphic Lyrics’ series will be charting new paths in how creatively listeners of music can enjoy the lyrics in a visual sense,” Big Hit Entertainment, the agency of BTS, said in a statement Tuesday. “It’s a series of books with illustrations made to complement the songs of BTS.”

The songs selected for the series are, “A Supplementary Story: You Never Walk Alone,” “Save ME,” “House of Cards,” “RUN” and “Butterfly.”

Each song will be made into an individual book.

“Save ME” has also been made into a web comic series.

The books range in price from 19,900 won ($16.42) to 24,900 won. Pre-sales begin online on Wednesday on Big Hit Commerce Platform Weverse. Books will be available for pre-sale orders Kyobo Bookstore’s website and also on Amazon U.S. from Sunday.

Sales will begin in bookstores in Korea from Monday.

BY ESTHER CHUNG [[email protected]]