sasha 2,956 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 BTS: MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA [April 12, Big Hit] Inarguably the most famous Korean pop group in the world, BTS, will release a new full-length record this year. MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA follows last year’s LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ‘Tear’, which became the first Korean-language album to top the Billboard 200 chart in America. BTS are set to perform shows in the United States and Europe this year. Plus, they’ll make their “Saturday Night Live†debut in April. –Noah Yoo sr: https://pitchfork.com/news/pitchfork-guide-to-new-albums-spring-2019-vampire-weekend-mac-demarco-lizzo-more/ wasn't it announced as a mini? is BTS's mini other's full-length? is somebody confused? is that somebody just me? how many songs to expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa^_^ 2,165 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 oh...now I'm confused too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffyhairedbaek 4,740 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 is BTS's mini other's full-length? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMaze 442 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 sr: https://pitchfork.com/news/pitchfork-guide-to-new-albums-spring-2019-vampire-weekend-mac-demarco-lizzo-more/ wasn't it announced as a mini? is BTS's mini other's full-length? is somebody confused? is that somebody just me? how many songs to expect? Huh confusing, there are other places claiming an LP as well: https://www.axs.com/bts-announces-new-album-map-of-the-soul-persona-137306 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-new-lp-map-of-the-soul-persona-806860/ Maybe ARMY just thought it was a mini because of their past releases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaibibi 2,286 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I hope it's a full length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satoori 45,814 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Click here to view the Tweet Click here to view the Tweet it's very possible this is a mistake on the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha 2,956 Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Huh confusing, there are other places claiming an LP as well: https://www.axs.com/bts-announces-new-album-map-of-the-soul-persona-137306 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-new-lp-map-of-the-soul-persona-806860/ Maybe ARMY just thought it was a mini because of their past releases? ^the info seems to be from bighit? but if it's listed as EP to retailers why media would claim it to be LP? even if they got the track list which i doubt it's still a mini if BTS calls it a mini? idk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacq 2,635 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 ^the info seems to be from bighit? but if it's listed as EP to retailers why media would claim it to be LP? even if they got the track list which i doubt it's still a mini if BTS calls it a mini? idk Maybe bcs bts minis are 7-9 songs which is same as full album for others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin-iri 984 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Huh confusing, there are other places claiming an LP as well: https://www.axs.com/bts-announces-new-album-map-of-the-soul-persona-137306 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-new-lp-map-of-the-soul-persona-806860/ Maybe ARMY just thought it was a mini because of their past releases? I think in a situation like this Retailer's have a better understanding of the product? It's easier for media to get their information wrong than it is for retail to confuse the products they're selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMaze 442 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 ^the info seems to be from bighit? but if it's listed as EP to retailers why media would claim it to be LP? even if they got the track list which i doubt it's still a mini if BTS calls it a mini? idk weeeird so I barely know Korean but the example at the one shop linked above does say "mini" in hangul. I just checked all the links from the BTS_Bighit official twitter and none of them including their Cafe Daum post say mini nor do any of the linked shops. Just "Album". maybe no one knows and they're all just making it up! But the poster above about the retailers in Korea is probably right - the fact that is specifically says their 6th mini had to come from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin-iri 984 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Maybe bcs bts minis are 7-9 songs which is same as full album for othersthis could be it too, bts are notorious for producing Mini's with tracklists as long as some full length albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMaze 442 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I think in a situation like this Retailer's have a better understanding of the product? It's easier for media to get their information wrong than it is for retail to confuse the products they're selling. You're right I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satoori 45,814 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Click here to view the Tweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeobbun 844 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 this could be it too, bts are notorious for producing Mini's with tracklists as long as some full length albums ^^^^^^ BTS's mini's aren't even that mini. They're basically full album sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinAi 3,245 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Um lol maybe Just wait for the tracklist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha 2,956 Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 weeeird so I barely know Korean but the example at the one shop linked above does say "mini" in hangul. I just checked all the links from the BTS_Bighit official twitter and none of them including their Cafe Daum post say mini nor do any of the linked shops. Just "Album". maybe no one knows and they're all just making it up! But the poster above about the retailers in Korea is probably right - the fact that is specifically says their 6th mini had to come from somewhere. bighit should have posted directly to avoid these chinese whispers lol. the album is still in print so retailers and media know nothing but BH's words. but yeah if it specifically says 6th mini i'm gonna expect an EP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico 805 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 idk why you would trust pitchfork or rolling stone's word when they would probably know as much as the rest of us (nothing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhadie 499 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Bts mini albums always have 7 or 8 songs, I guess that's the confusion ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clickbait 172 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 It makes sense for US publications to use terms their readers are familiar with. Never heard of mini albums until kpop. If it's like their previous mini albums I think this is less confusing to their readers than saying EP. People who are already fans should refer to what Bighit says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossiblyMaybe 10,178 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 EPs are in style rn in the West so it could go either way i guess. We'll know when bighit confirms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapsidal 20 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Apple Music/iTunes classifies anything with 7 or more tracks as an album even if it's under 25 minutes, and every BTS release since ORUL82 is at least 7 tracks and 30 minutes long. The usual Western concept of an EP is 4-6 tracks, 20-25 minutes long so I can see why publications are using the term LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protoplasm 1,854 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 EPs are usually 5 or 6ish songs so I guess in the west it will be considered an LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamoneitor 2,082 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I thought it was a mini for the price? It was more cheaper than their others full length albums when I bought them :-0. Sent from my iPhone using OneHallyu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augusto 12,977 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Apple Music/iTunes classifies anything with 7 or more tracks as an album even if it's under 25 minutes, and every BTS release since ORUL82 is at least 7 tracks and 30 minutes long. The usual Western concept of an EP is 4-6 tracks, 20-25 minutes long so I can see why publications are using the term LP. Sounds reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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