BTS’ BE album to get ‘Essential Edition’ in February featuring new elements – remixed or alternate songs, anyone?

The new edition, set for release on February 19, will contain the same eight tracks from the Deluxe Edition as well as a host of new features

The group will also ‘unveil’ a series of surprise gifts ahead of the album’s release, label Big Hit Entertainment says

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BTS will release their first new album of 2021, BE (Essential Edition), on February 19. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment

Published: 10:15pm, 26 Jan 2021Updated: 2:06am, 27 Jan 2021

A new version of BTS’ hit album BE is set to arrive next month.

An “Essential Edition” of the album, which was originally released in the form of a “Deluxe Edition”, will come out on February 19.

BE first arrived on November 20 last year featuring a series of contemplative tracks that flitted between various genres and emotive styles, serving up a soundtrack of 2020 and sharing the septet’s perspective on the unique pandemic situation.

The new edition is said to encapsulate “BTS’ deepest appreciation towards their fans who have stood by every milestone”, according to a press release.

BTS’ label, Big Hit Entertainment, said the Essential Edition will contain the same eight tracks released on the Deluxe Edition – singles Life Goes On and Dynamite, each of which topped the United States’ Billboard Hot 100 chart, along with Fly to My Room, Blue & Grey, Skit, Telepathy, Dis-ease and Stay – along with several elements not included on the original record.

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