The BTS "MAP OF THE SOUL : 7" Global Press Conference was conducted via YouTube Live Streaming due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event was hosted by Kim Il-Joong and the members of BTS. The band expressed their gratitude to the press members who tuned in from all over the world. The conference focused on their new album, "MAP OF THE SOUL : 7". The artists answered questions from the press and discussed various aspects of the album, including its title, concept, and creation process. They also shared about the CONNECT, BTS project and their upcoming concert in April. The press members also asked questions about their legacy, and their goals for the new album and the upcoming tour.
1. The event is a Global Press Conference for BTS's new album "MAP OF THE SOUL : 7".
2. The conference was livestreamed via Youtube due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
3. The Q&A session will be based on questions sent in by the members of the press.
4. The members of BTS expressed gratitude to the press for their interest in the album.
5. The album talks about the group's journey over the past seven years.
6. The album contains both their shadows (difficulties faced) and ego (acceptance of these difficulties as part of them).
7. The album's title, "MAP OF THE SOUL : 7", reflects the group's first comeback in 10 months.
8. The album includes 20 tracks, including the title track "ON".
9. The album's concept photos displayed various aspects of BTS.
10. The album is part of the MOS series, with the track list connecting songs spanning Persona-Shadow-Ego.
11. The album contains songs that display BTS's "Ego", such as "We are Bulletproof: Eternal".
12. BTS started the global art project CONNECT, BTS to promote their album.
13. The project was started to harness the power of contemporary art and to ensure all members of BTS could physically enjoy their comeback.
14. The project included an art film, "Black Swan", which was a reinterpretation of their song with a creative choreography.
15. The album's goal is to be meaningful to both BTS and their fans.
16. BTS hopes that their fans can share in the emotions expressed in the album.
17. The album is expected to resonate with fans, much like the songs of artists from decades ago.
18. The album's legacy would be their songs and albums.
19. The album is expected to speak to the fans in the same way songs of artists from decades ago still speak to people now.
20. The album's legacy is expected to be carried on for decades to come.