BTS Map of the Soul: Persona – 6th Mini Album (Version 01 / 02 / 03 / 04)
THE ALBUM THAT MADE HISTORY. THE ERA THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING.
ARMY, let's talk about the moment BTS became the first group since The Beatles to have three #1 albums on Billboard 200 in less than a year. Let's talk about Map of the Soul: Persona. 💜
Released on April 12, 2019, BTS Map of the Soul: Persona isn't just an album — it's a cultural reset. This 6th mini album gave us "Boy With Luv" featuring Halsey, "Mikrokosmos" (the song that makes every concert feel like the universe), and "Dionysus" (the song that proves BTS invented going hard).
With 3.2 million copies sold in the FIRST MONTH alone, this album became the best-selling album in South Korea's history at the time. The pink era. The persona era. The beginning of the Map of the Soul journey.
Four Versions, Four Concepts:
💗 VERSION 01 – Playful photo booth concept! BTS playing around with fun, candid poses. Shot at Unanslove studio with a bright, energetic vibe.
💗 VERSION 02 – "Different personas" concept showing each member's contrasting sides. Highlights the duality theme of the album — who are you vs. who you show the world?
💗 VERSION 03 – Rose-toned elegance! Members posing with red roses in romantic, pink-hued rooms. "Confident yet excited and fluttering" energy.
💗 VERSION 04 – Greek mythology vibes! 🍇 Members posing with grapes and strawberries in elegant clothing and jewelry. References to "Dionysus" — the Greek god of wine.
What's Inside Each Version:
📖 PHOTOBOOK – 76 pages of version-specific concept photos (150 x 210 x 7.5mm)
Ver. 01: Photo booth playful concept
Ver. 02: Dual persona concept
Ver. 03: Rose room romantic concept
Ver. 04: Greek mythology fruit concept
💿 CD – All 7 tracks including "Boy With Luv" ft. Halsey
📚 MINI BOOK "화양연화 THE NOTES" – 20 pages (90 x 27mm) continuing the BTS Universe storyline! Each version has different content.
🎴 PHOTOCARD – Random 1 of 28 total designs (7 members × 4 versions)
📬 POSTCARD – Random 1 of 7 members (80 x 120mm) with member's handwritten message on the back!
🎞️ PHOTO FILM – Film strip-style photo (170mm)
First Press Limited Bonus:
📸 CLEAR PHOTO PICKET – Randomly included in limited first press copies only!
🖼️ POSTER – 620 x 448mm, version-specific (first press only)
The Story: Who Is Your Persona?
"Persona" explores the concept of the masks we wear — inspired by Carl Jung's analytical psychology. The "persona" is the social face we present to the world versus our true inner self. This album asks: Who am I? What do I show to others? What do I hide?
The title track "Boy With Luv" (작은 것들을 위한 시) means "A Poem for Small Things" — focusing on the small, everyday moments of love rather than grand gestures. It's a callback to their 2014 track "Boy In Luv" but with matured perspective.
CONTENTS FOR ALBUM:
- MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA ALBUM 4 Types All
- PHOTOBOOK : 150 X 210 X 7.5(mm) / 76 page(EACH)(Different Design / Ver.) / 1CD
- PHOTOCARD : 1ea Random Out of 7 Types (DIfferent Design / Ver. 28 Types All)
- CLEAR PHOTO PICKET 1ea (※Random For 1st Press Only)
- MINI BOOK (화양연화 The Notes) : 4 Versions / 90 x 27mm / 20 Page(EACH)
- POSTCARD 1ea Random Out of 7 Types 80 X 120(mm)
- PHOTO FILM 1ea 170 X 46(mm)
TRACK LIST:
1. Intro : Persona
2. Boy with Luv
3. Mikrokosmos
4. Make It Right5. HOME
6. Jamais Vu
7. Dionysus
VERSION
01 Ver.
02 Ver.
03 Ver.
4 Ver.
Collaborations:
🎤 Halsey – Featured on "Boy With Luv"
🎸 Ed Sheeran – Co-wrote "Make It Right"
🎹 KOOLKID (Ryan Lawrie) – Wrote the iconic guitar riff for "Mikrokosmos"
This Album Is For:
ARMYs who need this iconic pink era in their collection 💗
Fans who fell in love with "Boy With Luv" or "Mikrokosmos" 🎵
BTS Universe enthusiasts (THE NOTES mini book continues the storyline!) 📚
Collectors wanting all 4 versions for the complete photocard set (28 total!) 🎴
Anyone who appreciates record-breaking K-pop history 🏆
Chart Achievements:
🏆 #1 Billboard 200 – First group since The Beatles with 3 #1s in under a year
🏆 #1 UK Albums Chart – First Korean act to reach #1 in UK
🏆 #1 in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland – First Korean act in each country
🏆 3.2 million first month sales – Best-selling album in South Korea at the time
🏆 3x Million Certification – First group to receive this from Gaon
🏆 2.13 million first week sales – Highest ever on Hanteo at that time
Order now from Kpop Exchange! Fast USA shipping, chart-eligible for Hanteo and Circle Chart, and we include freebies because owning this piece of K-pop history is basically mandatory ARMY behavior. 💜
The outer case/box is simply for protecting goods. (Damages such as scratches or discoloration on the case/box cannot be compensated.)The sales volume of applied 100% in the charts on Apple, HANTEO, GAON, and Music Bank K.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BTS Map of the Soul: Persona
Q: What is BTS Map of the Soul: Persona? A: Map of the Soul: Persona is BTS's 6th mini album (EP), released on April 12, 2019. It features "Boy With Luv" featuring Halsey as the title track and explores the concept of "persona" — the masks we wear in society. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard 200.
Q: How many versions of BTS Map of the Soul: Persona are there? A: There are 4 versions: Version 01, Version 02, Version 03, and Version 04. Each version has different concept photos in the photobook, different The Notes mini book content, and version-specific photocard designs (7 per version, 28 total).
Q: What is included in BTS Map of the Soul: Persona album? A: Each album includes: 76-page Photobook, CD, 20-page Mini Book (The Notes), Photocard (random 1 of 28), Postcard (random 1 of 7), and Photo Film. First press editions may include a poster and Clear Photo Picket.
Q: What is the title track of BTS Map of the Soul: Persona? A: The title track is "작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv)" featuring American singer Halsey. The title translates to "A Poem for Small Things."
Q: How many pages is the BTS Map of the Soul: Persona photobook? A: The photobook is 76 pages (150 x 210 x 7.5mm). Each of the 4 versions has completely different concept photos.
Q: What is the difference between Version 01, 02, 03, and 04? A: Version 01 features playful photo booth shots, Version 02 shows dual personas/contrasting sides, Version 03 has romantic rose-themed photos in pink rooms, and Version 04 features Greek mythology-inspired photos with grapes and strawberries.
Q: How many photocards are in BTS Map of the Soul: Persona? A: Each album includes 1 random photocard. There are 28 total designs (7 members × 4 versions), so each version has 7 different photocard possibilities.
Q: What is "The Notes" mini book in BTS Persona? A: "The Notes" (화양연화 The Notes) is a 20-page mini book that continues the BTS Universe storyline. Each version has different content, connecting to the fictional narrative that spans across BTS albums, books, and media.
Q: What songs are on BTS Map of the Soul: Persona? A: The tracklist includes: 1) Intro: Persona (RM solo), 2) Boy With Luv ft. Halsey (title), 3) Mikrokosmos, 4) Make It Right (co-written by Ed Sheeran), 5) HOME, 6) Jamais Vu (J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook unit), and 7) Dionysus.
Q: Did BTS collaborate with Halsey on Persona? A: Yes! American singer Halsey features on the title track "Boy With Luv." Ed Sheeran also co-wrote the song "Make It Right."
Q: What records did BTS Map of the Soul: Persona break? A: The album debuted at #1 on Billboard 200, making BTS the first group since The Beatles to have three #1 albums in under a year. It sold 3.2 million copies in its first month, becoming the best-selling album in South Korea at that time. It was also BTS's first #1 album in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.
Q: What is the size of BTS Map of the Soul: Persona album? A: The photobook measures 150 x 210 x 7.5mm. The Mini Book (The Notes) is 90 x 27mm. Postcards are 80 x 120mm.
Q: Is there a poster in BTS Map of the Soul: Persona? A: Yes, first press editions include a folded poster (620 x 448mm). Each version has a different poster design. Note: Posters may not be available in current pressings.
Q: Where can I buy BTS Map of the Soul: Persona in the USA? A: You can purchase BTS Map of the Soul: Persona from Kpop Exchange, which ships from Denver, Colorado. US customers receive fast domestic shipping with no customs fees, and purchases count toward Hanteo and Circle Chart.
Q: What is the meaning behind "Persona"? A: The album title references Carl Jung's concept of "persona" — the social mask we present to the world versus our true inner self. The album explores identity, self-reflection, and the different faces we show in different situations.
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