15 June,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BTS Members (Pic via Instagram)
BTS has added another exciting surprise to its FESTA 2026 celebrations, announcing two new books that will give ARMY a deeper look into the group's music, stories, and love for Korean cuisine. As the global superstars mark their 13th debut anniversary, the new releases are designed to bring fans closer to the seven members beyond the stage.
The publishing project is a collaboration between BigHit Music, CAKE Corporation, and Running Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. The initiative aims to connect fans with BTS through storytelling, culture, and creativity while offering fresh ways to engage with the group's legacy.
One of the most anticipated releases is BTS Lyrics Inside, scheduled to arrive on September 15. The book will feature RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook sharing insights into the songwriting process behind some of BTS' most beloved tracks. Fans can expect detailed explorations of songs spanning different eras of the group's career, including tracks from albums such as Proof and The Most Beautiful Moment in Life.
The publication will delve into the meanings, emotions, and messages behind fan-favourite songs like Magic Shop, Spring Day, Life Goes On, Boy With Luv, Yet to Come, and We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal. The lyrics will be presented in Korean alongside English translations, allowing readers to better understand the artistry and storytelling that have become hallmarks of BTS' music.
Alongside the lyric book, BTS will also release the BTS Recipe Book, a cookbook inspired by the group's different album eras and their affection for Korean food. The collection will include recipes for dishes and snacks that BTS members have enjoyed over the years, ranging from Korean fried chicken and spicy rice cakes to fish-shaped pastries, sweet pancakes, ginseng chicken soup, braised short ribs, and scorched rice crackers.
The cookbook will offer more than just recipes. Readers will receive access to exclusive digital content featuring cooking tips, food stories, and special commentary connected to the dishes. Many longtime fans may recognize some of these meals from BTS programs such as Run BTS!, Bon Voyage, and In the SOOP.
The announcement comes amid a landmark FESTA 2026 celebration, which has already featured the release of the emotional reunion anthem Come Over and a series of special events commemorating BTS' 13th anniversary. With more BTS-related books reportedly planned through 2027, ARMY has plenty to look forward to in the years ahead.
