• 13
    watchers
  • 230
    plays
  • 1
    collected

THE RISE OF BANGTAN

Season 1 2021 - 2022

  • 2021-01-01T21:15:00Z on YouTube
  • 29m
  • 10h 9m (21 episodes)
  • United States
THE RISE OF BANGTAN is a fan-made documentary series taking footage from various sources to tell their story; Created with the mission of representing the youth of the world, the popularity of the largest K-Pop group in the world continues to grow with each passing day. Despite their quick and unexpected arrival into the western music market, their success was not overnight. The journey was filled with friendship, loss, and faith in tomorrow. This series follows the members of 방탄소년단, known throughout the world as BTS, as they struggle to grow from children to men, idols to artists, and rookies to legends.

21 episodes

Series Premiere

2021-01-01T21:15:00Z

1x01 Chapter 1: We Are Bulletproof

Series Premiere

1x01 Chapter 1: We Are Bulletproof

  • 2021-01-01T21:15:00Z29m

BTS's current success still boggles the mind of almost anyone who lays eyes upon them, including the boys themselves. However, it's clear that from the very start, there were people who had faith in their abilities.
In this first episode, we look at BTS before they made their debut, as we discuss the training process of K-Pop idols and how Bangtan viewed that time.

2021-01-08T21:15:00Z

1x02 Chapter 2: Begin

1x02 Chapter 2: Begin

  • 2021-01-08T21:15:00Z29m

After training for several years, the seven members of Bangtan Sonyeondan now have to finally put themselves in the public eye. But what is the daily life of being a newly debuted K-Pop idol?
In this episode, we talk about an idol's debut and how Bangtan worked to try and prove themselves amongst the crowd.

2021-01-15T21:15:00Z

1x03 Chapter 3: House of Cards

1x03 Chapter 3: House of Cards

  • 2021-01-15T21:15:00Z29m

BTS have made enough of an impression to avoid immediate disbandment, but is that impression amongst the Korean public positive or negative? In this episode, we look at how Bangtan begin to take and interpret the criticism they receive for being hip-hop while being
in the idol system; seeing them at a very vulnerable point.

2021-01-22T21:15:00Z

1x04 Chapter 4: Reflection

1x04 Chapter 4: Reflection

  • 2021-01-22T21:15:00Z29m

With the momentum of winning several Best New Artist Awards, Bangtan returns, ready to show their chops. But does that ferocity equate acceptance? Does that intensity equate success?
In Chapter 4, we take a deeper look at the way Koreans view the genre of K-Pop and how those inherent thoughts hinder the way people within their own country perceive Bangtan.

2021-01-29T21:15:00Z

1x05 Chapter 5: Hip-Hop Lover

1x05 Chapter 5: Hip-Hop Lover

  • 2021-01-29T21:15:00Z29m

Would you believe that everything that's been seen up to this point was all in just one year?
In this episode, we celebrate BTS's one year anniversary in their dorm, and travel to the U.S. as they get their gift from Bang PD: a deep dive into the world of hip-hop, being taught by a diverse group who embody the hip-hop culture in different ways.

2021-02-05T21:15:00Z

1x06 Chapter 6: Cypher

1x06 Chapter 6: Cypher

  • 2021-02-05T21:15:00Z29m

After their hip-hop boot camp overseas, Bangtan Sonyeondan have returned with their most aggressive album thus far; Dark & Wild. But does that aggression equal respect? Or is it their hard work that grants them the respect?
In this episode, we look at the first half of BTS's Dark & Wild era, where they come out the gates swinging wildly, continuously striving to be recognized.

2021-02-12T21:15:00Z

1x07 Chapter 7: Persona

1x07 Chapter 7: Persona

  • 2021-02-12T21:15:00Z29m

With Bangtan garnering more traction, RM begins working hard to promote the group as their leader. What does being a leader mean? What kind of responsibility comes from that?
In this episode, we follow the second half of the Dark & Wild era, where BTS's popularity has risen enough to finally begin being scrutinized by the general public

2021-03-26T20:15:00Z

1x08 Chapter 8: I Need U

1x08 Chapter 8: I Need U

  • 2021-03-26T20:15:00Z29m

Bangtan is about to take a huge risk and mix up their style for the first time in their career. Will this drastic change in concept and attitude benefit or retract from their message?
In this Chapter, we relive the start of The Most Beautiful Moment in Life era, in which Bangtan reinvent themselves in an attempt to reach out to more people.

With the momentum of their first win, Bangtan Sonyeondan hit the ground running by promoting another song from the album; the high-energy, choreography heavy Dope.
In this Chapter, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series begins to push BTS forward in a way that no one had expected, including the members themselves.

2021-04-23T20:15:00Z

1x10 Chapter 10: Friends

1x10 Chapter 10: Friends

  • 2021-04-23T20:15:00Z29m

The continued momentum of their Most Beautiful Moment in Life series forces Bangtan into a corner in which they are unable to slow down. But as the saying goes, "Singers live by their songs."
In this episode, we watch as Bangtan push forward harder than ever before to turn as many spotlights as possible in their direction, and the consequences of that persistence

2021-04-30T20:15:00Z

1x11 Chapter 11: Young Forever

1x11 Chapter 11: Young Forever

  • 2021-04-30T20:15:00Z29m

After expressing the more vulnerable sides of youth in The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt.1 and Pt.2, Bangtan Sonyeondan decide to burn it all down and party hard. Have they been able to move on from their pained youths? Or has that pain manifested into another form?
In this episode, we watch as Bangtan Sonyeondan begin to rework their goals and dreams now that "success" is no longer on the list.

What could possibly come after the most beautiful moment in life ends?
What is Bangtan's new message to the youth and how are they going to express it?
With arguably one of the most visually stunning concepts ever released by Bangtan Sonyeondan to date, in this chapter we look at the beginning of the WINGS era, as we watch what it means to truly fly.

1x13 Chapter 13: You Never Walk Alone

  • 2021-08-06T20:15:00Z29m

Coming off the their very first Daesang wins, Bangtan start their second world tour of their career in the beginning of 2017. What goals to Bangtan have for the tour? What limits are they willing to push?
In Chapter 13, we follow Bangtan in the You Never Walk Alone era as they begin to create new goals for themselves after accomplishing all they had originally set out to do.

2021-08-20T20:15:00Z

1x14 Chapter 14: Filter

1x14 Chapter 14: Filter

  • 2021-08-20T20:15:00Z29m

Bangtan's tour continues on as they make their way to America. Though they've gone through some hurdles, there are always more to come.
In this chapter, we continue following Bangtan on the WINGS tour; taking a closer look at Jimin and V's solos, as they make their way through their stops in the USA.

2021-09-03T20:15:00Z

1x15 Chapter 15: Pied Piper

1x15 Chapter 15: Pied Piper

  • 2021-09-03T20:15:00Z29m

After Bangtan has gone through their sold out USA leg of their tour, they have to return for what is considered to be one of the most significant turning points of their career. What was the result of that life-altering moment?
In this Chapter, we relive the excitement of their first Billboard Music Award win, and Suga's view on what their future holds.

2021-09-17T20:15:00Z

1x16 Chapter 16: My Time

1x16 Chapter 16: My Time

  • 2021-09-17T20:15:00Z29m

After winning what would become one of the most significant overseas awards of their career, Bangtan Sonyeondan continue onto the Japanese leg of their world tour. But when asked about their future, they becomes hesitant.
In this Chapter, we relive the immediate aftermath of the Billboard Music Awards, as we take another look at some of the crucial moments of the Bangtan timeline.

2021-10-01T20:15:00Z

1x17 Chapter 17: Respect

1x17 Chapter 17: Respect

  • 2021-10-01T20:15:00Z29m

It's been seven months since Bangtan Sonyeondan came back with their latest album "You Never Walk Alone" and a lot has changed in that time. With the release of this new album, they begin what RM has called their "Chapter 2."
In this Chapter, we relive the beginning of the Love Yourself: Her era, as Bangtan Sonyeondan begin one of their most impactful album series to date: the "Love Yourself" series.

2021-10-29T20:15:00Z

1x18 Chapter 18: Moving On

1x18 Chapter 18: Moving On

  • 2021-10-29T20:15:00Z29m

Coming off the high of the AMAs performance, Bangtan is about to roll into their hectic end-of-year schedule; ready to fight back against all those who have criticized them to date. In this Chapter, we follow Bangtan as they leave everyone else behind as they prepare to start the next Chapter of their career.

1x19 Chapter 19: The Truth Untold

  • 2022-01-07T21:15:00Z29m

With another year of Award Show sweeps, Bangtan enters 2018 with confidence; or so we had all thought. As it turns out, Bangtan were struggling a lot at the beginning of 2018, and we never knew until much later.
In this chapter, we look at Bangtan's early 2018 days as the pressure of expectations and work-life start to get to them; and what got them out of that funk.

1x20 Chapter 20: What Am I To You?

  • 2022-02-04T21:15:00Z29m

In arguably one of the most anticipated comebacks of Bangtan's career to date, BTS debuts their new song "Fake Love" at the Billboard Music Awards. With this heightened anticipation came a rebirth of love, support, and trust amongst the members and amongst those who cheered for them.
In this Chapter, we relive the Love Yourself Tear era, as Bangtan and ARMYs new goals set them to be more than just talented musicians.

2022-02-18T21:15:00Z

1x21 Chapter 21: MAGIC SHOP

1x21 Chapter 21: MAGIC SHOP

  • 2022-02-18T21:15:00Z29m

With Her and Tear behind them, it comes time for their 3rd part of the Love Yourself trilogy: Answer. And with it comes new adventures and challenges regarding who they are and what they represent.
In this Chapter, we relive the beginning of the "Love Yourself: Answer" era, as the connection between BTS and ARMY has grown stronger than ever before.

Loading...