There’s a new stirring in the fabric of the BTS universe — a big one.
On June 10, the GRAMMY-nominated pop juggernauts will release Proof, a collection of tracks from throughout their discography, as well as brand new tracks, never-before-heard demos and more.
Spanning three discs, Proof promises to celebrate the band’s past, present and future through a lovingly curated song cycle. If members of the BTS Army ever wanted to hear demos of tracks like “Jump,” I Need U” and “DNA” — as well as an a cappella version of Jungkook’s “Still With You” — they’re in luck.
In the wake of Proof‘s recently released tracklisting — featuring well-known tunes like “Dynamite” and “Butter” (and so much more), here’s everything GRAMMY.com could find about the career-spanning compilation by a giant of 21st-century pop.
It’s Called Proof, And It’s Out June 10 Via Big Hit Music
That’s according to the official press release.
It’ll Contain A Wealth Of Treasures, Previously Unreleased Or Not
According to said press release: “The new album consists of three CDs that contain brand new tracks, members’ selections, demo versions, unreleased tracks and more.”
Proof Acts As A “Chronicle Of BTS”
The first disc begins with a remastered version of “Born Singer,” from all the way back in 2013, which the press release describes as “BTS’ candid emotions they felt after one month of their debut.” The disc ends with the lead single “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).”
The second disc consists of “15 solo and sub-unit tracks,” beginning with the new track “Run BTS,” and highlights each BTS member’s distinct tastes and personality.
The third disc, only available on CD, is said to be “dedicated to the fans,” featuring unreleased tracks and demo versions that any fan will eat up — as well as a new fan song, “For Youth.”
Read More: Smooth Like “Butter”: How BTS’ GRAMMY-Nominated Mega Hit Came To Be
The Album Celebrates Nine Years Of BTS
Can you believe it’s been almost a decade? Yet it feels like the Bangtan Boys are just getting started.
BTS Initially Teased The Music Back In April
During their Permission To Dance Onstage concert in Las Vegas, BTS shared short clips with the text “We Are Bulletproof” and “2022. 06. 10.” While this initially fueled speculation that a new album was coming, the release wound up materializing as Proof.
They Shared The Tracklist On Instagram
It’s in the Highlights section of their Stories, where BTS also announced that “Yet to Come” will be the lead single.
They Released A Trailer, Too
See below — and watch this space as more details of Proof are unveiled!