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BTS announces release of new album, 'BE,' in November

By Cara Emmeline Garcia

K-pop royalty BTS announced the details of their upcoming album titled BE (Deluxe Edition) that's scheduled to come out on November 20.

According to the announcement released by their label, BigHit Entertainment, the album will deliver a message of hope and persistence echoing their speech at the UN General Assembly.

As released by Variety, “The new album imparts a message of healing to the world declaring, 'Even in the face of this new normality life goes on.'

“It reflects the thoughts, emotions, and deepest ruminations of BTS while working on the album”

It added, “For this album, the septet took a step further and was involved not only in the music-making process but also in the overall production: concept, composition, design, etc.”

The group has been sharing the process of the album's creation on their YouTube channel “Bangtan TV.”

BE (Deluxe Edition)” will be available at noon, Philippine Standard Time, on November 20. It is available for pre-order starting September 28 at 10 a.m.

Aside from the album, BTS will appear in a week-long special for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon from September 28 until October 2.

The septet will bring in comedy and musical performances from South Korea.

BTS will also hold their online concert, BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E on October 10 and 11.