Map of the Soul (stylized in all caps; often shortened to MOTS) is the fifth era of BTS's career. It started on March 28, 2019 with the "Persona" comeback trailer by RM and officially finished on February 21, 2020 with their fourth studio album "Map of the Soul: 7". Meanwhile in Japan, starting on July 3, 2019 with their tenth Japanese single "Lights/Boy With Luv" and officially finished on July 15, 2020 with their fourth Japanese studio album Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~. All the content released in this era have the concept of "Jung's Map of the Soul".[1]
This era is the fifth part of BTS Chronicle, Reflection of Youth[2] and is connected to the previous three eras through the fictional BTS Universe.
Series
Map of the Soul: Persona (April 2019)
See also: Map of the Soul: Persona
"Persona" is first part of the series and BTS' sixth mini album with the comeback trailer and intro "Persona" by RM. The mini album is about the world, the joy of love, and their image.[3]
Map of the Soul: 7 (February 2020)
See also: Map of the Soul: 7
"7" is second part of the series and BTS' fourth studio album, with two comeback trailers, "Interlude: Shadow" by Suga and "Outro: Ego" by J-Hope. The studio album combined the two concepts of "Shadow" and "Ego". "Shadow" is the pain and suffering that they have experienced, while "Ego" is to accept that as part of their fates and taking a step forward. Also, the title "7" looks back at the seven years spent by the seven members as a team.[3]
Lights/Boy With Luv (July 2019)
See also: Lights/Boy With Luv
The tenth Japanese single and first single in the series.
Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~ (July 2020)
See also: Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~
The fourth Japanese studio album and first album in the series.Content
List of content released in this series.
| MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA 'Persona' Comeback Trailer | Comeback trailer | March 28, 2019 |
| MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA | Mini album | April 12, 2019 |
| '작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) feat. Halsey' Official MV | Music video | April 12, 2019 |
| '작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) feat. Halsey' Official MV ('ARMY With Luv' ver.) |
Music video | April 27, 2019 |
| "Make It Right (feat. Lauv)" | Digital single | October 18, 2019 |
| 'Make It Right (feat. Lauv)' Official MV | Music video | October 18, 2019 |
| 'Make It Right' Official MV (Vertical ver.) | Music video | October 25, 2019 |
| "Make It Right (feat. Lauv) (EDM Remix)" | Digital single | November 1, 2019 |
| "Make It Right (feat. Lauv) (Acoustic Remix)" | Digital single | November 8, 2019 |
| MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 'Interlude: Shadow' Comeback Trailer | Comeback trailer | January 10, 2020 |
| "Black Swan" | Digital single | January 17, 2020 |
| 'Black Swan' Art Film performed by MN Dance Company | Music video | January 17, 2020 |
| MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 'Outro: Ego' Comeback Trailer | Comeback trailer | February 3, 2020 |
| MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 | Studio album | February 21, 2020 |
| 'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film : Come Prima | Music video | February 21, 2020 |
| 'ON' Official MV | Music video | February 28, 2020 |
| 'Black Swan' Official MV | Music video | March 5, 2020 |
| "Lights/Boy With Luv" | Japanese single | July 3, 2019 |
| 'Lights' Official MV | Music video | July 3, 2019 |
| "Stay Gold" | Japanese digital single | June 19, 2020 |
| 'Stay Gold' Official MV | Music video | June 26, 2020 |
| Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~ | Japanese studio album | July 15, 2020 |
Events
List of events promoting the releases from this era.
Tours
- BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself (May 4, 2019–October 29, 2019) (only Map of the Soul: Persona)
- BTS Map of the Soul Tour (postponed due coronavirus pandemic)
Concerts
- Map of the Soul ON:E (October 10–11, 2020)
Videos
References
| Films | Burn The Stage: The Movie | BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul | Bring The Soul: The Movie | Break The Silence: The Movie | |
|---|---|---|
| Television | Rookie King: Channel Bangtan | BTS China Job | BTS American Hustle Life | BTS GO! | Problematic Men | BTS Comeback Show | BTS Countdown | BTS Variety Chronicles | In the SOOP BTS ver. | Let's BTS | Flower Crew | |
| Web series | BTS: Lucky Draw | Run BTS! | BTS Gayo | BTS: Bon Voyage | BT21 Universe | BTS: Burn The Stage | Bring The Soul: Docu-Series | Learn Korean with BTS | Break The Silence: Docu-Series | In the SOOP BTS ver. | |
| Drama series | Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth | Hello? Mr.Bangtan | |
| DVDs and Blu-rays | BTS Now | BTS Season's Greetings | BTS Memories | BTS Summer Package | BTS Winter Package | |
| Others | Bangtan Log | BTS Episode | Bangtan Bomb | BTS Live | Eat Jin | Hope On The Street | Hwagae Market | G.C.F | BigHit Episode | RM no Hangul Hangul | BTS Vacation Log | |
| Bibliography | Mini books: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: The Notes Books: BTS Wings Concept Book | The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: The Notes 1 | We Can Laugh When We're Together | The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: The Notes 2 | Learn! Korean with BTS Book Package | BTS Map of the Soul ON:E Concept Photobook | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | SuperStar BTS | Puzzle Star BT21 | BTS World | LINE Hello BT21 | BTS Universe Story | Rhythm Hive | BTS Island: In the SEOM | |
| Brands | Hip Hop Monster | BT21 | TinyTAN | |
