(Warning: This post is long and photo-heavy.)
My Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Set arrived last week, which is the fourth of the BTS member photobook series. This series is called Special 8 Photo-Folio because there will be a total of 8 photobooks — one for each member and one group edition. Though not confirmed by official statement, this seems to be BigHit's unofficial birthday project for the BTS members, as they've been releasing them by birthday order starting with Jungkook (September 1), followed by RM (September 12), and Jimin (October 13). This group photobook is the one outlier in this order (I really thought they'd release it for next June 13, BTS' 10th anniversary, which would've been much more fitting), but the series will be resuming birthday order with Jin (December 4).
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Front with PET Overlay Cover
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Front and Back Covers
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Frontispiece
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Self-Portraits
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Self-Portraits: RM and Jin
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Self-Portraits: Suga and J-Hope
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Self-Portraits: Jimin and V
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Self-Portraits: Jungkook and BTS
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Self-Portraits
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Field Day
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Field Day
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS Field Day
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" BTS' Items: Instant Photos
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Set of 4" x 6" Photos
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Randomized Member Photocard (Jungkook)
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Mini Poster and "Postage Stamp" Sheet
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Folded Poster
Of course, we get some extra items that come with the photo book. As with all of the books in the Special 8 Photo-Folio series, this book also comes with a "special item" that is chosen by its subject(s) — for this group book, BTS has chosen instant photos to include with it. "WE" also includes a set of two 4" x 6" photos (one from each photoshoot), a randomized member photocard (this is the only book in the series that has one photocard — all the solo member books have two cards of the respective member), a "postage stamp" sheet featuring solo shots from the "field day" photoshoot (honestly, I'm still not sure if these actually serve another purpose other than showcasing the members' photos in the shape of postage stamps), a mini poster that features a shot from the "field day" photoshoot, and a folded poster that also features a shot from the "field day" photoshoot.
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Set Desk Calendar
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Set Desk Calendar
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Set DIY Outbox
Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Set DIY Outbox
Now, the photobook also comes in a set option, which includes a 14-page desk calendar (each month featuring a solo, sub-group, or group shot from either of the photoshoots), and a DIY card stock outbox that fits all eight of the photobooks inside to make it neater and easier to keep the books together as a series. However, this outbox was only available with the first edition press, so if you missed out, you'd really be paying an extra ₩12,000 or $11 USD for just the desk calendar. (Which, you know, is still worth it. Because there is nothing quite like seeing BTS on your desk to brighten up your day.) If you don't really care for a calendar (maybe you just don't need to know what day it is, or maybe you just use your phone like most people), then just skip the set and go for the photobook on its own. You'll still get all the other goodies, anyway.
My Special 8 Photo-Folio: Us, Ourselves, and BTS — "WE" Set arrived last week, which is the fourth of the BTS member photobook series. This series is called Special 8 Photo-Folio because there will be a total of 8 photobooks — one for each member and one group edition. Though not confirmed by official statement, this seems to be BigHit's unofficial birthday project for the BTS members, as they've been releasing them by birthday order starting with Jungkook (September 1), followed by RM (September 12), and Jimin (October 13). This group photobook is the one outlier in this order (I really thought they'd release it for next June 13, BTS' 10th anniversary, which would've been much more fitting), but the series will be resuming birthday order with Jin (December 4).
The BTS group photobook is called "WE," and it consists of two main photoshoots. Like all the photobooks in the Special 8 Photo-Folio series, "WE" has a total of 80 pages and is a soft cover book with a removable PET overlay. Included with the photobook are several extra items: a mini poster, a folded poster, a sheet of "postage stamps," a randomized member photo card, two 4" x 6" photos, and member instant photos (BTS' items). "WE" also comes in a set option which includes a desk calendar and a DIY outbox that fits all 8 books of the Special 8 Photo-Folio series (first press only). The photobook retails for ₩33,000 or $30.65 USD, while the set retails for ₩45,000 or $41.80 USD. Both are available exclusively on Weverse Shop Global.
The first photoshoot is comprised of self-portraits in front of a simple white background, as well as photo booth pictures. There is no real concept here, but rather just features BTS as BTS. The members are dressed in casual outfits, different styles for every member, that reflect their personal preferences. It includes both solo and group shots, including this iconic series of black-and-white shots of the members added one by one in chronological order of joining BTS.
The concept for the second photoshoot is "high school field day," or "school sports day." It features the members in tracksuits, with the subgroups in white or blue. It features various group and sub-group shots of them at a school, drawing on blackboards in classrooms, eating lunch at their desks, and playing sports outside.
Of course, we get some extra items that come with the photo book. As with all of the books in the Special 8 Photo-Folio series, this book also comes with a "special item" that is chosen by its subject(s) — for this group book, BTS has chosen instant photos to include with it. "WE" also includes a set of two 4" x 6" photos (one from each photoshoot), a randomized member photocard (this is the only book in the series that has one photocard — all the solo member books have two cards of the respective member), a "postage stamp" sheet featuring solo shots from the "field day" photoshoot (honestly, I'm still not sure if these actually serve another purpose other than showcasing the members' photos in the shape of postage stamps), a mini poster that features a shot from the "field day" photoshoot, and a folded poster that also features a shot from the "field day" photoshoot.
Now, the photobook also comes in a set option, which includes a 14-page desk calendar (each month featuring a solo, sub-group, or group shot from either of the photoshoots), and a DIY card stock outbox that fits all eight of the photobooks inside to make it neater and easier to keep the books together as a series. However, this outbox was only available with the first edition press, so if you missed out, you'd really be paying an extra ₩12,000 or $11 USD for just the desk calendar. (Which, you know, is still worth it. Because there is nothing quite like seeing BTS on your desk to brighten up your day.) If you don't really care for a calendar (maybe you just don't need to know what day it is, or maybe you just use your phone like most people), then just skip the set and go for the photobook on its own. You'll still get all the other goodies, anyway.
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