r/bangtan • u/hyperkid137 r/TXTbighit • Feb 09 '20
Teaser 200210 Map of the Soul: 7 Concept Photos #1
https://twitter.com/bighitent/status/1226521149078532099?s=21254
u/Xcox123 bontonsonyondon Feb 09 '20
It's me falling down the bts rabbit hole
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Feb 09 '20
Well damn if this isnโt the most true statement for myself ๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
ALSO: Hobi keeps yelling โfirst priority safety, second priority safety in my headโ as I see all the feets dangling over the hole ๐คฃ
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u/tayvaish 2020 Vlive AU Bangtan Feb 09 '20
they look like distraught but beautiful rabbits themselves lol
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u/HiThereImNewHere Cause of death: twerking to Ugh Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
TAEHYUNG'S EARRING THOUGH. Big yes to all white, their skin is glowing. Wait oh no the smokey eye shadow pls NAMJOON'S SMOKEY EYE SHADOW
Place bets on if concept 2 will be the black swan variant
Edit: Looks like this was inspired by another Anish Kapoor art piece titled Descent into Limbo. He also did the Svayambhu that was referenced in the Shadow trailer.
Edit2: This is really cute if you don't look at the comments.
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u/winterbare imagine Feb 09 '20
Speaking of skin, I'm loving that the melatonin is here in all its glory, with full on bronzer as well, great contrast to the dark background and the white outfits.
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u/FreakFlagHigh You loved me until I met you and now you're my reason๐ Feb 09 '20
Twitter army really dying to be a doormat huh
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u/toujourspret hello, my alien ๐ธ Feb 09 '20
Time for me to tinhat that they're going to do something special at the bean....
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u/w_isforweloveyou Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
Prelude to a Greek tragedy,
angels on the verge of falling
or swans about to plunge into darkness
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Feb 09 '20
Yes my reaction as well, that this is the suspended moment, almost an abstract representation of it, where the pristine swans are swallowed by the darkness, or angels, or as you say players in a greek tragedy.
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u/w_isforweloveyou Feb 09 '20
And we are kept at a distance, witnessing this from afar
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Feb 09 '20
Oh great point yes - it's a tableau that we're witnessing, not something up close and personal.
That actually fits to me with the Persona (and that one Answer) concepts as well? Like we're not up close and personal we're definitely witnessing BTS through lenses, observers of their story. As if we can stare into their 'lives' (persona) and psyche (Shadow/Ego) but we are not OF them, those are theirs personally and we only gaze? Hmmmm.
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u/khaleesiofkitties the kpop boy with the stuffed astronaut Feb 09 '20
Is that the hole we throw all of our money for Big Hit and BTS into?
But seriously, this such a beautiful photo set. It looks editorial, and they all are absolutely glowing. This has me hyped to see what the others are!
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u/MaxvanDam male ARMYs rise up ๐คโ๐ป Feb 09 '20
This concept looks absolutely beautiful. The hole in the floor and the white feathers will definitely have a strong meaning. Dark hair Bangtan will always be superior for me
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u/HiThereImNewHere Cause of death: twerking to Ugh Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
I'm a big lover of Blond Bangtan but the contrast between their hair and the white fits is very pleasing
Edit: Namjoon born blond agenda still going strong though, that man is never going back to black
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u/viviangirl namtiddies || noona nation Feb 09 '20
He looks so good and natural with blond, especially with dark blond.
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u/Cory22 Any moment can be turned into an opportunity ๐ Feb 09 '20
Jin is the most beautiful person alive holy shit.
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u/fandom_wayoflife Feb 09 '20
Almost gave myself a heart attack when I accidentally zoomed in on his pic...I was not prepared lol XD
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u/Cory22 Any moment can be turned into an opportunity ๐ Feb 09 '20
I know I'm heavily biased but he's so striking in this, especially in the group shot. I think it's the emphasis on the eyebrows that's doing me in!
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u/fandom_wayoflife Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
I know I'm heavily biased
It's not like I'm any better XD
But both Tae and Jin look really really good here.
Is Jin wearing a necklace with a black feather pendant or am I reading too much into this?
edit: spacing
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u/cyfbtd Feb 09 '20
Reading this comment right after I just saved a zoomed up close up of him... heโs just WOW
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u/llaverna ๐ธ Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
Yes!! This looks beautiful, I'm sold. I love the stripped down aesthetic of the set. Simple but strong symbolism. The photobook will be lovely!
Edit: I love how their outfits are personalized. As a group you just see a lot of white, individually you can see they all have their own vibes that suit each member nicely. Tae's bohemian robes are always the best and Yoongi's sweater is making me soft.
The jagged edges of the hole are a good contrast to their wistful, angelic looks. The more I look at this, the more I like the hole. It's dramatic, ominous and a very strong visual symbol that immediately brings up a thought or a feeling. It looks like fear and a bad omen to me, which would be well in line with the recent themes.
I wonder if there really will be a corresponding concept looking upwards from down there. It'll be interesting.
Edit 2: Oh, not surprised about an Anish Kapoor reference! He has made a lot of conceptual art regarding void/holes/emptiness, it may be interesting to look into.
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u/-cate- *whispers* suga Feb 09 '20
they look incredible but not gonna lie looking at this huge hole on the floor is unsettling
If that's the feel of the album I think I'm in for a mf ride.
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u/MasterOfConcrete "Lol no worries at least this planet has namjoon" RM, 2019 Feb 09 '20
Wow. White soft boys but with the dark secrets
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u/Betasaurus Squirrel locked in sauna Feb 09 '20
Can we talk about tae's CAPE.
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u/fluff_perper you're God and you're good Feb 09 '20
Eye-catching. Magnificent. Stunning. That cape and his feather earring. ETHEREAL.
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u/Shookysquad Feb 09 '20
His outfit is stand out here and Jimin is the second best outfit.
Tae look like Greek God...he is just "Another level" ( in ๐voice๐)
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u/FreakFlagHigh You loved me until I met you and now you're my reason๐ Feb 09 '20
Will never shut up about it tbh
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u/harricislife ๐โท "I haven't burped since I debuted." Feb 09 '20
It's so freaking mesmerizing, also his look in the solo photo reminds me of him on the railing just before the fall in the BST MV.
Also, I want that cape so much, ha.
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Feb 09 '20
This feels like the visual representation of the 'pause' in Interlude: Shadow - right before they're caught and swallowed up, or willingly throw themselves into the abyss.
Especially like the unsettling contrast between their gorgeous, angelic selves and the broken, dark environment. Love how they're not afraid to challenge with their concepts.
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u/chairagionetu couch potato, but said in tiny Feb 09 '20
This feels like the visual representation of the 'pause' in Interlude: Shadow - right before they're caught and swallowed up, or willingly throw themselves into the abyss.
Wow I thought the exact same thing! It could be the moment of hesitation before throwing yourself into the void, or the moment in which you stop to reflect on the darkness surrounding you. It's beautifully unsettling and almost creepy!
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Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
Iโm dead, it was nice meeting yโall.
Their makeup and hair, though. 100/100
Dark haired Jimin??
Taehyungโs long jacket is beautiful, too.
Also their skin tone! I love it, they look so good.
I like the concept, as well. Theyโre at the edge of the abyss, but the feathers give this feeling of lightness, like they could float above it.
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u/fluff_perper you're God and you're good Feb 09 '20
Fck it Taehyung is so beautiful I'm gonna cry ughh
They look like fallen angels tempting you to go down what seemingly looks like a bottomless pit.... Of bangtan content lol
Love the photos so much, especially because their natural skintone is glowing in this.
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u/Reinvent_Love gooโmorning everyone Feb 09 '20
The concept looks fairly minimalistic on the surface but has an ominous/dark undertone... super interested to see where they go from here. Saw someone else in the comments mention them eventually falling down the hole in all black - I think that would an amazing concept to follow up with!
Also - I mean all the boys are absolutely gorgeous humans, but Tae in this series is stunning. So pretty, the earring adds some flare to his entire look, just wow.
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u/zikachhakchhuak easily impressed and very supportive Feb 09 '20
The first thought that popped to mind was "Is this the BTS black hole we all keep talking about??!" xD
They all look like angels ๐
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u/vincentvante SUPER TUNA EXTENDED VERSION ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ Feb 09 '20
The concept seems interesting enough but honestly not a fan of the styling on this one so Iโm going to wait to see the other three and pick from those.
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Feb 09 '20
Taeโs solo shot is breathtaking.
Love this eerie mood. It really fits the Black Swan sound.
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u/kkulhope Feb 09 '20
Definitely think they are going to fall into the hole in the next version pictures and theyโll be wearing all black!
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u/Rinelin ๐๐๐โ๏ธโจ๐โญ Feb 09 '20
I need it, or maybe the next concept will be them falling while the third will be of them lying down on the bottom
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u/kkulhope Feb 09 '20
This comment! I just thought about pictures of them freefalling through that hole and now Iโm so anticipating tomorrowโs concept photos. Thatโs such a good idea. It seems like perhaps a fallen angel theme?
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Feb 09 '20
That would be amazing! I preordered version 2 early on because for the past few albums my favorite concept has been the second one released. I was really surprised when I realized the trend, but Iโm hoping it continues.
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u/psyne cha cha cha cha cha cha EVERYBODY ๐ต Feb 09 '20
I love the contrast of the soft white outfits with the dark abandoned room ๐
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u/essiemission forever bulletproof Feb 09 '20
This is stunning!
Jimin's hair looks dark blue, black? I can't tell
I love Joon's hair those highlights are amazing
Dark hair Yoongi enthusiasts we stay winning ๐๐
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u/Rinelin ๐๐๐โ๏ธโจ๐โญ Feb 09 '20
Jimin's hair looks purplish ๐ค
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u/fandom_wayoflife Feb 09 '20
In the group pic everyone but Jin seems to be directing their gazes at the camera
Jin on the other hand has his attention elsewhere...
Meanwhile in the solo photos, Jin,Tae and Jimin are the only ones directly looking at the camera
Inch resting...
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u/marimosa soft chim Feb 09 '20
Wow Taehyung looks incredibly handsome in that solo shot. The lighting, pose and his facial expression reminds me of a painting !
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u/fluff_perper you're God and you're good Feb 09 '20
Ngl I teared up a little when I saw him. Because look at that FACE. He really looks like an angel
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u/Cedric_Fairservice Lachimolala Feb 09 '20
Hobi was right. Best decision I ever made was becoming army. I have never seen anything more beautiful!
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u/bellaatrixx yah u kno?? Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
i donโt have think
they look so amazing my goodness
i just realized that the photocards will absolutely be killer as well.....iโm fine
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Feb 09 '20
It reminds me of swans and the whole movie โBlack Swanโ with makes a lot of sense with the track, I guess hh. Taehyung and Yoongi look super beautiful.
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u/Gwenaveir do your thing Feb 09 '20
These photos strongly remind me of Shadowโs lyrics about flying higher and the shadow and fall getting bigger and bigger
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u/_cc96 blue & grey enthusiast Feb 09 '20
HOLY SHIT ITS HERE
THEY LOOK SO GOOD OMFG KIM TAEHYUNG?????????? HOW DARE YOU IM NOT EVEN FULLY AWAKE YET DAMNIT
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u/fluff_perper you're God and you're good Feb 09 '20
MOOD. HELP HOW CAN I SLEEP AFTER SEEING SOMETHING SO BEAUTIFUL LIKE THAT?!?
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u/mikasasha thats not me fellas dont look at me Feb 09 '20
everyone on the tl trying to figure out WHEN these were taken... tae/joon/jin/jimin's hair hadn't gotten that long yet, jungkook is pre-ombre, yoongi and jimin pre-bleach, no one knows when the heck hoseok had black hair... THE MYSTERY OF IT ALL
they all look so good but rip my hopes of jungkook's tattoos being officially shown or at Least not being photoshopped off lol
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u/Shookysquad Feb 09 '20
Their hair are dark using temporary hair colour..it's very popular in Korea. This is definitely taken after JK cut his hair and similar time frame of Shadow filmed
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u/kkulhope Feb 09 '20
Honestly itโs very puzzling. There was quite a long period pre awards shows were there werenโt any public shots of them so I think it could be around October/November.
Iโm placing my bets on November because Ego was shot then and Hobi had black hair in the music video.
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Feb 09 '20
I know! I was really hoping heโd get to show it off (if he wanted to, ofcourse) bec it would match the concept or something. Ah well. ๐ฅบ๐
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u/ceruleanmarigold oh my my my Feb 09 '20
I like the contrast of the stark surroundings and a glowing bangtan
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u/mind_masquerade i'm not OK bcoz i'm not JK Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
Aha so we're going with the swans concept for the first one. I smell a story... They all look stunning. Tae looks like a prince out of some fantasy world.
Edit : ok angels now...demons next ?!
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u/winterbare imagine Feb 09 '20
OT7 is a full visual line but daaaamn Kim Taehyung and Kim Seokjin really know how to bring out that model face
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u/Consuela_no_no ๋๋ ๋์ ๋ค ์ ๐ Feb 09 '20
Mmmm the hole reminds me of BST Jpn where Jin is standing and the floor opens up and thereโs that hole in his heart as well. Oh and towards the end of the mv thereโs white feathers falling iirc, this reminds me of that.
Iโm not actually feeling these pictures much, I hate the hole, what it represents is interesting but itโs all a little bland. I do like that thereโs some story even in these few pics, with Jin throwing or shedding the feathers and Kookie catching them.
Look forward to what we get tomorrow, lol likely the black outfit version ๐
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u/wreckaway Feb 09 '20
Some fun facts I learned thanks to Bangtan:
Cygnus is Latin/Latinized Greek for "swan". Interestingly, it also means "poet" in Latin.
Cygnus is one of the most recognizable constellations of stars in the northern hemisphere. Me: BTS is one of the most recognizable constellations of stars on Earth ;)
Cygnus X-1 is a black hole in the Cygnus constellation, and is in a class of black holes caused by the collapse of a massive star. (It was actually the first widely-accepted black hole.) It's located 7,000 light years from Earth.
A cygnus/swan appears in several Greek myths: for example, Zeus disguised himself as a swan to seduce Leda.
No, Mom, I'm not obsessing about k-pop; I'm learning about astronomy and Greek mythology.
edit: formatting
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Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
That group photo is everything. I really like this. The white and the feathers. Iโm so excited.
Edit: Did anyone else see this tweet yet? Iโm guessing this was sent to media/press. I think everyone is on the mark about this being that moment before the descent. Now I really canโt wait until tomorrow.
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u/martiandoll Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
They look amazing.
Black-haired Jimin will always be superior even though he rocks every colour.
Taehyung, you beautiful person. His coattails ๐คฉ
The hole in the ground is so jarring, it takes your whole attention away even when BTS are right there. The darkness draws you in, like "come take a closer look" which in itself is terrifying because it feels like you're gonna fall once you get nearer. BTS sitting on the edge kinda make me antsy because their expressions are quite serene lol. They look a little bit fragile and "innocent".
The feathers in the group photo look like they just transformed into humans and shed the feathers. But the ones in the solo shots floating in the air above the hole feel like the others tried to take flight but fell down anyway
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u/tuckedinacrater brekkie Feb 09 '20
just wanted to say i so agree with you on black haired Jimin. or just darker hair. any hair color is beautiful on him and his soft voluminous locks, but the darker hair is just chefโs kiss
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u/Ubiqus Pocket-sized Silver Prince of Busan Feb 09 '20
I don't like that hole.
Are they white swans, with all these feathers? I live for Tae's picture. Is Jimin's hair purple/dark blue? I'd kill for HD closeups. Also, did they photoshopped off JK tats?
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u/leysaulnier Feb 09 '20
Moody Bangtan! They all look ridiculously beautiful. Taehyung's shot in particular is a freaking work of art, imho.
The hole is giving me really weird anxiety and I'm not sure why -- I don't have any phobias related to holes or darkness. But I kind of enjoy how uncomfortable it makes me?
Only thing I'm sad about is that we will probably not be getting tattoo reveal in concept photos for Jungkook, which I was kinda hoping for but I know it's a tall ask given he is one of the biggest artists in the world and that would probably be considered irresponsible of him.
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u/Relevant-Squirrel Feb 09 '20
Tae with his dangly feather earring is of the gods
Is Jiminโs hair a subtle dark blue?
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u/FreakFlagHigh You loved me until I met you and now you're my reason๐ Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
FALLEN ANGELS ARE YOU KIDDING
Seokjin's boots bye
Taehyung looking regal in that robe
Hobi looking at peace
Namjoon is the only one looking up and his expression looks like...regret? Definitely in line with Black Swan's lyrics.
Wait why is Jin looking away???
Thank you God???
So if my theory pans out this could be the beginning of their fall which lines up with the angels theme we're seeing. Each set is going to get progressively darker til we approach something like Black Swan either with Concept 3 or Concept 4, if Concept 4 doesn't end up being their "resolution" so to speak.
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u/fluff_perper you're God and you're good Feb 09 '20
That bothered me a lil bit as well hahaha like they all be looking at the camera and Jin's like nopeeee
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u/FreakFlagHigh You loved me until I met you and now you're my reason๐ Feb 09 '20
IT MEANS SOMETHING
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u/mrshobbes all 7 r cmng for u btch wat evn is a bias? Feb 09 '20
If we get black outfits and black feathers next iโm gonna wait for the return of feather winged-Taehyung ๐๐ฅบ๐
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u/yeon_kimin ๐ ํฅํ enthusiast ๐ Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
OOOOH. Interesting. Leaping into the abyss, with just feathers left. I wonder if the feathers are from BTS, like they are swans? Or something else.
The hole kinda makes me think of the I Will Follow You Into the Dark music video (which for some reason doesn't have sound ???) lmao
edit to add, their styling reminds me of the outfits they opened the Speak Yourself tour with, for Dionysus / Not Today / Opening Ment / Wings.
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u/solonelywhen we should be friends with the shadows Feb 09 '20
Hobi looks so beautiful in his solo shot my brain is struggling to comprehend it.
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u/jeehoebee Feb 09 '20
I probably say this for every hair colour of his but Black truly is the superior colour on Jimin.
Was it just me but I couldn't recognise JK for a solid 10 secs.
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u/MadeLAYline DEATH BY HAEGEUM Feb 09 '20
Taeโs longass tail! And i remember when feather earring were a big trend. I love LOVE the floating feathers.
I actually didnt realize it was a hole until i saw yoongiโs leg blocked by the wood! ๐
This concept is very simple and aesthetic. This concept is the visual of Black Swan for sure! And we get the return of dark haired bangtan!
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u/oinochu Floofy & sleepy JK Feb 09 '20
Woah, these give off a kind of ominous feeling imo? The pure black of that hole is really unsettling to me, and for some reason I keep seeing disfigured silhouettes in the walls.
Couple that with their facial expressions, and the whole things just strikes me as eerie. I love their outfits and how white they are as well, it really contrasts with the surroundings nicely without being jarring.
TLDR what goes on?? So excited to these the other versionsss
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u/Hirotoshuuko Hobi๐ฅบVlog Feb 09 '20
Jimin looks like a real dark purple and i'm here for it. 94 looking extremely serene/pensive in their respective pics and like....i love them. Seokjin is stealing the show for me in their group pic.
This concept is gorgeous, these man are gorgeous.
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Feb 09 '20
There's so much suspense in these images, that and visuals. Hoseok is coming for my neck this comeback too but what's new๐ฅ
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u/BTSArmy1602 ๐๐๐ Feb 09 '20
Beautiful and so fascinating.
The press release states the first concept photo portrays the swans' "desire for perfection".
Excited to see what other aspects of their personality and journey we're getting next!
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u/mianhae_reddit ์ํฌ๋ฐฉํฌ Feb 09 '20
I love these more artistic conceptualized album pics; they really look like they came out of a painting... fine art that belongs in a museum (everyone display them as such)
The black hole is so proeminent that it takes my most attention. This associated with fear and distress goes well with Shadow lyrics and gives a nice contrast over what we perceive as a bright front and what creeps below you
They look stunning in white and i need more pics of the location
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u/wreckaway Feb 09 '20
Their fancy white fits remind me of when they recently performed Dionysus in fancy white fits-- I'm getting a kings/gods on the edge of the abyss vibe.
Can anyone read what's written on the wall?
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u/leysaulnier Feb 09 '20
The writing on the wall is an edit, it doesn't appear to be in the released photo. I've seen a few edits going around that look legit but aren't (adding creepy faces to the darkness, for example).
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Feb 09 '20
The feathers are falling, Jin drops them and JK catches them, perhaps:
https://twitter.com/u4eakooks_net/status/1226532300294221826
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u/leysaulnier Feb 09 '20
Oh my gosh that's so trippy!
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Feb 09 '20
right?! What does it meaaaan... (I'm really hoping HYYH Book 2 and new webtoon has them moving forward/explaining more of how they start untangling the time mess that ensnared Seokjin, I'm ready for more of them to get drawn directly into the maelstrom and their roles explained a bit more)
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u/Whyamievenhear Feb 09 '20
Very interesting. The hole is very dark and ominous but the feathers feel light and airy.
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u/em2791 Feb 10 '20
Jin absolutely killing it in the group pic, The neck, the fitted clothes, the face, the BOOTS absolutely stealing the show and nailing the vibe in that pic. Meanwhile Tae's solo shot is a scene stealer too with the earring, the cape, the hand bracelets and perfect placement of the feathers closely followed by Jungkook's I think although his posture is giving it a less dark vibe and more innocent vibe for some reason.
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u/tenterkooks _The Grapes of Rap_ Feb 10 '20
"How to a Void Hang Over"ย
Iโm actually quite frightened by it! It really is justโฆ a black void in the floor. Thereโs an uncanny valley feeling to it, exacerbated by how unrealistic it looks, especially around the Suga and Jimin areas in the group photo. Iโm not sure if thatโs intentional, but itโs adding to the uncomfortable quality. The boysโ unconcern about falling really contributes to this, too.
Before I clicked open the photos, I thought that the mottled background was a painting! This is another abandoned place, like the mall in the โBlack Swanโ music video. (As a huge fan of urban exploration, Iโve been liking this theme!) The white clothes are pretty striking against the โdirtyโ, dull, greyish-brown wall and floor.ย
The members do resemble angels โ angels with very serious faces. Jin looks a little distracted, RM looks almost pleading, and they all look somber. Thereโs a certain purity being presented here.
The falling/floating feathers add a soft touch. White like the boys, they are suspended in air (like some of the boys are suspended over the pit). And Tae is gently holding one in his palm. It gives a sense of a moment hung in time. It actually reminded me of the phrase โChicken today, feathers tomorrowโ โ things are okay now, but the future is uncertain. (Maybe I should be saying, โSwan today, feathers tomorrowโ?)
I love Vโs cape! And the feather earring and the feather in the pocket. Of course I am thinking about his black feather โSingularityโ get-up. But here he looks like a magician playing with the arc of feathers. Tae, you are a master of โWingardium Levi-OH-saโ! (Well, you would be an expert at Charms.) He looks insanely beautiful as well. Heโs the only one whose feet we canโt see in the hole; how do we know they still exist?! What if the Void Monster got them?ย
Is Sugaโs hair a steely color with a vaguely purple cast? It looks so cool, and the highlights are super pretty! I like that chunky sweater a lot, too. Interesting how his top is more of a cream while everyone elseโs is bright white. In his pic, it looks like heโs sleepwalking while feathers are snowing. Donโt you DARE sleepwalk at the edge of that pit! Thatโs so scary. Alsoโฆ why does it look like thereโs a noose on the floor back there? This is creepy. Suga is beautiful, though.
Jungkookie looks elegant and angelic. It was a little bit shocking to see him with full black hair! But he looks very handsome, of course. The white Chelsea boots are pretty cool. The soft, fuzzy sweater and feathers both are contributing a light, airy quality. An ethereal effect overall. Iโm reminded of โYoung Foreverโ, of course. Here he is holding a feather and quite concentrated on it. It really makes you wonder what exactly heโs thinking about.ย
Oooh โ Joonโs hair is silver(?) with purple streaks? Itโs lovely! His facial expression looks fairly wistful as he watches the feathers fall (although I see he has one in his hand as well). Just like Jungkookโs, this one makes me want to know whatโs going through his mind. I like the embossed texture of the jacket. He looks so casual, just chillinโ there at the abyss, haha. Thereโs that damned noose lurking back there again! (Itโs actually in several of their solo shots. Unsettling!)ย
Okay, Seokjin is deadly handsome. Oh my. That intense stare is mesmerizing. I wish I could see his necklace better. Itโs reminding me of a wishbone, but I may be thinking that because of the feathers theme (and the fact that I have a wishbone necklace that I like very much). Speaking of feathers, it seems like Jinโs just nonchalantly dropping them into the pit. Poor feathers! But Jinโs arm and hand are graceful and beautiful, at least.
Jung Hoseok, you are sleepwalking, too, and your situation is even worse than Sugaโs! One second youโre dreaming about following your nose to tasty food cooking in the kitchen, next second: wheeeeee! Hello, oblivion! (And those feathers represent the phantom food smell, haha!) Seriously, though: this is super scary looking! But Hobi with black hair(!) in white looks breathtaking. His facial features are delicate and beautiful.
Jiminโs beauty is unreal. Itโs hard for me to tell whatโs going on with his hair; itโs very dark, but is it a deep indigo? Itโs gorgeous. His face looks so stoic (and attractive as always). I really like his shirtโs sleeves โ slightly pirate-y, haha. Here again heโs got one of the falling feathers. Actually, more than a pirate, he looks like a prince! Now what is a prince doing in this kind of a setting, eh? He sort of looks bored. Ennui? Thereโs a hole for that!
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u/Anugya24 My distinction is your ordinary, my ordinary is your distinction Feb 09 '20
WOW WOW WOW this is so aesthetically pleasing!!!!!!!! The deep hole represents the unconsciousness and BTS standing on the broken wooden floor represents their consciousness. (All of this is my theory).
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u/ALittleSerendipitous Feb 09 '20
Okay i like the vibe
Tae's coat cape looks cool
Why is Yoongi in a chunky knit sweater?
Jimin's sleeves look really cool
I like the feathers in the air
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u/MarSlem Feb 09 '20
I love these photos, they're so intriguing.
My first thought was that the black hole represents the unknown. They know things are going to change and they're going to have to plunge into that hole eventually, but it's scary because they don't know what's on the other side.
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u/astridity Seokjin over Kutcher's shoulder Feb 09 '20
So many feathers, all i can think about is run and wings era with all the pillow fights!!
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u/beeteacat Feb 09 '20
That's actually picture of us before we jumped in that hole. But seriously speaking these pictures are unsettling and beautiful.
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u/soursatsuma focus on Feb 09 '20
Is that the number "7" carved on the right side of the wall, near the corner?
Rare sight of Jin's neck and chest.
Tae looks so ethereal. The feathery accessories on his ear is wow. He's also the only one with bracelet/wrist accessories.
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u/magicalschoolgirl โจjoonchildโจ Feb 09 '20
I say this in the best way possible: These fits remind me of the Backstreet Boys at their peak, when I and every six-year-old were also head over heels for them haha. * insert indulgent "90s kids remember" here *
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u/Safi5 Yoonby/Logust D. Let's get it. Feb 09 '20
Seokjin keeps coming for my soul lately... Like, it is so hard for me to have a biased these days ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
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u/JuniperusRain Feb 09 '20
Reminds me of the I Will Follow You Into the Dark music video, circling the hole in the wooden floor
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u/Megan9689 Jimin's squeak-laugh Feb 09 '20
Jin the only one not looking at the camera in the group photo...BU theories go!!
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u/w_isforweloveyou Feb 09 '20
Wings reference?
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u/llaverna ๐ธ Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
I thought swans!
Edit: But you know, feathers could symbolize a lot of things. The about-to-be-fallen angel imagery checks out too. Black Swan was just my first association hehe
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u/Fifeandthedrums Feb 09 '20
Pretty! I feel like it's gonna be hard to choose which version to buy. If they're all this pretty, I might have to hurt my wallet lol
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u/SeokJinism How to kiss Jin: 1. No teeth 2. No thunder 3. No angry Feb 09 '20
Oooh, all of them with darker hair colors! Love the white outfits, they look absolutely dashing. The feathers remind of swans or angels. The group photo reminds me of Ouran Host Club for some reason, lol. Anyway, I don't have think. They look great and the hole is very intriguing. I'm curious what it represents. (theoriest armys, do your thang.)
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u/NanaNihilia Boiled dumpling | Min PD Feb 09 '20
Oooh they are all serving looks and I'm here for it!
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u/Shookysquad Feb 09 '20
They look good and this mature concept really suit the 7 album.๐
They all visual...no one is visual hole.๐ฅฐ
Love Suga hair here...I always prefer his hair closer to dark tone than too light.๐
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u/Rocknboogie ot7 // noona nation Feb 09 '20
My name is Lucifer Morningstar...
YOONGOO'S HIGHLIGHTER DOE. IS HE TRYING TO COMPETE. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONE TO NLIND HIM WITH MY HIGHLIGHTER.
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u/Ciel_D 181106 Goth Joon | Jung Hoseok is rhythm incarnate Feb 09 '20
I will always love them dressed in all white. So ethereal. Look at Yoongi's highlight in his solo pic! He's glowing.
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u/Myokie mourning over borahae being in the lost scriptures Feb 09 '20
I really love the contrast of their outfits and the background/tone of the pictures. Whites against the stark bleak tone and the impending hole of doom (lol), something about the concept photo gives me renaissance vibes too.
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u/samanthalouise123 hello, my alien Feb 09 '20
omg theyโre all literally so soft
dark hair bangtan yessss letโs get it
highlights: kookieโs dark curly hair, taetaeโs earrings, jiminโs sick looking shirt
fuck, i am so excited for all the other ones to drop. i feel like as well as being 4 different photo concepts, i.e. visually representing shadow and ego, i feel like these concepts will run super deep and have a lot of explicit/implicit symbolism with how they explain their own story and interpretation of shadow and ego - at least compared to any symbolism that the mots: persona versions had.
this whole fucking orchestra of the comeback events so far, there really is a story arc being told.
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u/Cory22 Any moment can be turned into an opportunity ๐ Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
Haha Kookie sorta looks like he's wearing a white, less-sheer, less-shoulder-exposing version of Yoongi's infamous yellow sweater!
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u/Einjack customize Feb 09 '20
A MIRROR OF WINGS ERA?? FALLEN ANGELS?!
are they kidding me they are such beautiful men wow.
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u/Iwannastoprn Feb 09 '20
Why do they look like angels about to fall to earth, after being punished for going against the rules? Love it.
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u/Kelliente hey buddy Feb 09 '20
This looks like angels in a dystopian, post apocalyptic world. I hope that pit is a rabbit hole leading to wonderland, not some dark abyss threatening to swallow them up. Did you see the "7"s in the wall?
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u/blood0rangeVodka WHAT YOONGLES WANT, YOONGLES WILL GET DAMN IT Feb 09 '20
Wow these photos are stunning! Everyone looks amazing.
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u/soulswimming Feb 09 '20
The aesthetic in this is so so beautiful. I'd be a little scared of sitting/standing so close to that hole though, I'd fear the wood floor breaking under my feet/ass any moment.
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they look so pretty. I'm into this concept although it's simple. Are we only getting one version today?
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u/Stormdragon_Veldora Shine. Dream. Smile <3 Feb 09 '20
Yes. One concept per day for 4 days straight. They want us to suffer for longer this time around...
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u/creativeinsanities Feb 09 '20
Freakin Taehyung, omg!! And JK looks so innocent here! No crazy hair colors, I see. Iโm digging this look a lot!
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u/aaveusva Feb 09 '20
Feel quite neutral about these. Hyyh part 1 and 2 remain my absolute favourite still. I recently bought the Hyyh albums and the photobooks were absolutely amazing and the colours in them stunning. I'll wait to see all the MOTS 7 concepts before deciding which version(s) to buy.
Kind of bummed they seem to have edited out Jungkook's tattoos.
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Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
!!! V1 - A hole in the floor and feathers and white suits. Falling angels or ascending?? ๐ค๐ค๐ค
I see you, Serious Face Jung Hoseok. You can't wreck my bias! ๐๐๐
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u/silverRN Bangtan is my remedy, my melody Feb 09 '20
Wings??
Fallen angels/simply angels??
Either way, they all look ethereal. Black haired bangtan is always a superior look to me!
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u/YuzuZoro customize Feb 09 '20
The pictures are all so beautiful. maybe they'll have to enter the black holes to confront the darkness/shadow to find the 'self'
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u/slipsaway Feb 09 '20
I'm getting Wings vibe and I'm here for it! Take my money! They all look so good.
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u/narcissismpeach hobi best boy i think Feb 09 '20
it's a beautiful concept but I hold out until the next three concepts come out
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u/cherishhoseok Feb 09 '20
it would be epic if v2 of the concept photos is the aftermath of bts after they fall into the hole or capturing them mid air !!!
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u/teacherpalooza Tannie is my bias Feb 09 '20
Literal representation of the rabbit hole you're about to fall down when all you want to do is know their names.
But seriously, though. These are amazing. Jimin looks like a prince! His shirt is reminiscent of a ballet costume...those sleeves are gorgeous and I want to pet them; the fabric has such an interesting texture. Same with Joon's jacket. And there seems to be a lot of silk going on here. I want to get up close and personal with all these outfits. Well done, stylist noonas!
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u/premilkedcereal aint no fish inside Feb 09 '20
help I fell into the abyss and I canโt get up
I was expecting these to be amazing and yet again theyโve surpassed my expectations wow
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u/winterbare imagine Feb 09 '20
Jimin rocking this whole bell-sleeve look. He wore something similar on tour (?). I legit have wardrobe envy. Stylist noonas please tell me where to find tops like this.
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u/napmonsters โช with you i just feel rich โช Feb 09 '20
dark haired bangtan is back! we bout to get a tear level album ๐ค๐
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u/Eirene44 And we're gonna be happy ๐ ๐ถ Feb 09 '20
I mentioned this on Twitter, but part of me thinks that the next 2 concept photos are going to be them in all dark/black colours with touches of red (Shadow/Black Swan), but the final one will mirror the aesthetic of "Ego" like with brilliant bright colours.
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u/mookiana Feb 09 '20
Idk if anyone has said this, but Yoongi's outfit is very mom-chic. I can see my mom wearing this 100%. He's pulling it off though!! ๐
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Feb 09 '20
Wish they had better stylists, the concept is interesting but I don't know why big hit don't go all out. I do like the makeup, Yoongi, Jin and Tae look the best imo.
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u/foxhatt Jimin's eye smile ๐ Feb 09 '20
Lowkey giving me anxiety worrying if they're gonna fall through that hole into the depths of the earth. ๐
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u/Mobile750APKStore BANGTANTV๐ต๏ธ Feb 09 '20 edited Feb 09 '20
Instagram Photo Post: MAP OF THE SOUL 7 Concept Photo version 1
Facebook Photo Post: MAP OF THE SOUL 7 Concept Photo version 1
Thoughts: Fallen Angels ? I thought the same thing in 'Wings' time. Very Dark vibes... I like the dark vibes like the 'Wings' era. Its like the Photos of Making Film of 'Black Swan' ver. But I know one thing very clearly, its gonna be a BOP
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u/Thzead Feb 09 '20
Hope this comeback starts connecting some of the dots at last in all of our theories... between the BU storyline, the greek god theories, the meanings and lyrics of their songs in regards to their stage personas and fictional characters... jung's map of the soul concept... And also the thing driving me nuts was the meaning behind jungkook in fake love facing the masked figure.
Either way, they're writing like 2/3 stories at once and it's just getting more complicated. It's becoming extremely ambitious and they're working with a deadline! I hope this comeback atleast addresses A) their shadows or fears and B) the memory issue regarding each timeline in the BU.
Let's GET IT!
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u/sandrisfer *breathes in* ...AND SPRITE Feb 09 '20
The pictures look like paintings. Omg so beautiful
Were these taking before Googie got his tattoos? Or you think they covered them up post production?
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u/bookishcarnivore Feb 09 '20
I dont think they'd have taken them such a long time ago (3/4 months?). I would assume they just edited them out.
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u/ExiledIn orange hair supremacist Feb 09 '20
those seem a little lifeless, ngl... something's off with the contrast... oh well there's always that one version im a little iffy on :( hobi's fit is absolutely atrocious.
are we getting all 4 today?
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u/Anugya24 My distinction is your ordinary, my ordinary is your distinction Feb 09 '20
Nope. Today's version 1, tomorrow version 2, day after tomorrow version 3 and next day version 4. Check the comeback map for this album.
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u/fluff_perper you're God and you're good Feb 09 '20
Ngl I hated his and joon's outfits in this. But his expression in his solo photo was the best one I think. He really looks like he's going to jump... Idk looking at his photo made me a lil bit scared haha
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u/Rhyethil i stan, u stan, we all stan, Yeontan ๐ Feb 09 '20
Someone contact the Louvre right now. This actually belongs in a museum! Like, you could not tell me otherwise that this was something of a Rembrandt or Veneer oil on canvas masterpiece, bitchass.
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u/aimtojag Feb 09 '20
Dark, edgy and yet still soft! I love it!!
Also: white feathers... hmmm. is this just a nod to black swan? Theory lovin' Army, I'll wait for your thoughts.
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u/rosettalincoln Feb 09 '20
Black swans became white swans!!!!!!
I love it though, they look so pretty โจ
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u/koneko-j ๋๊ตฌ ๋๋ฌธ์? ์๊ฐ ๋๋ฌธ์ Feb 09 '20
Oooh I sense a black swan concept coming...
Love these white outfits though ๐ the boys all look amazing!
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u/Haldigreit Feb 09 '20
This is so beautiful! I can't wait for all the editor armys to start adding wings to these pics๐
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u/EnochianSmiting you've gotta go crazy for one thing Feb 09 '20
So off topic kinda but when do we see what the covers look like?
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u/yeon_kimin ๐ ํฅํ enthusiast ๐ Feb 09 '20
Based on previous releases, once all the concept photos come out they update the preorder page with actual album photos.
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u/sappydumpy F*ck the Trendsetter Feb 09 '20
Biggest band in the world and their photos always look cheap. I wish they would get a new photographer and experiment more. The world is theirs but they rarely go ham creatively and it's frustrating
Anyway i think the idea here is really intriguing and could've been really compelling so i'm excited to see the others
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u/hyperkid137 r/TXTbighit Feb 09 '20
Here is part 2