The recently premiered docuseries, “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star,” offers an intimate look into the lives of BTS members during their military service. In the first two episodes released on Disney Plus on December 20, the series delves into the emotional and challenging aspects of their journey.

The episodes touch upon moments such as J-Hope contemplating quitting, Suga considering running away, and RM and Jimin reflecting on the future of BTS. Notably, Jungkook candidly shared his feelings of insignificance compared to larger agencies, highlighting the group’s early struggles.

Jungkook battles self-doubt in heartfelt BTS docuseries

During a poignant segment of “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star,” Jungkook, the group’s golden maknae, expressed visible emotions as he recalled a challenging moment in their early career.

Facing difficulties in securing awards, BTS heard about other performers on stage, leaving them with a sense of insignificance. Jungkook shared how he felt small and struggled with comparisons, especially when he could hear a talented artist on another level through his in-ear monitor during the beginning of their debut.

BTS docuseries chronicles their struggling days

During this period, Bighit encountered financial struggles, and the videos for Danger and Boy With Luv by BTS kept disappearing from the charts. Despite securing their debut award, Jimin expressed disappointment, stating, “Today, I became an adult. I thought winning awards would change things for us, but nothing changed. We are exhausted, overworking ourselves just like before.”

When J-Hope thought of joining another agency

There was a time when J-Hope contemplated joining another agency, feeling uncertain about the future of BTS. However, after his birthday, he came to realize that the members had become like a family to him, and despite any desire to leave, he couldn’t run away to another agency. “By that time, I had lived with my friends for over two years. Under the circumstances, I was thinking hard about my future. Should I choose another company to debut? Or should I go back to my original company and be with my friends?” He remarked, but then deep down he knew what the exact answer was, “But the answer was very clear. I just trusted my friends. There was something about that place that put my heart more at ease.”

BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star review

The docuseries BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star beautifully captures every minute detail and emotion about the group’s early days. While the world now sees them as the greatest superstars, there was a time when they hesitated to renew their contracts due to fear and pressure. Members considered stopping altogether because of overwork, financial, and psychological struggles. However, one constant remained—the fandom’s unwavering love for their idols, which kept BTS going and paved the way to success.