BTS Universe Drama 'Begins Youth' Trailer Released; Series Based On BTS Music Videos
The new trailer for the 12-episode drama series based on BTS' "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" is finally released. The actors playing the main and supporting roles have also been revealed.
The new trailer gave a glimpse into the lives of the characters -- the seven boys -- and what the drama series would be like. It opens with Jungkook singing a snippet of "Euphoria," followed by snippets of the seven boys' struggles.
It starts with Kim Hwan -- Jin's character in the BTS universe -- who tries to make his life separate from his father, a politician.
Kim Hwan comes across six other students as a new transferee, including Cein, who is accused of killing his mother; Hosu, who is abandoned by his mother at an amusement park; Dogeon, who comes from a poor background; Haru, who is haunted by his past; Jooan, whose father becomes alcoholic and abusive when his mother left; and Jeha, who needs help from his controlling parents.
It will be up to him to save his friends.
"Begins Youth" or "Begins ≠ Youth" is a G-rated drama based on the continuous fictional story of BTS' "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life," which has been showcased through albums, short films, HYYH notes, books and music videos.
Included in the music videos that appear to be in the Bangtan Universe (BU) are "I Need U," HYYH On Stage: Prologue," "Run," "Epilogue: Young Forever," "Begin," "Lie," "Stigma," "First Love," "Reflection," "Mama," "Awake," "Blood Sweat & Tears" and "Love Yourself" highlight reel, among many others.
"Begins Youth" will be exclusively released on Xclusive.
It will depict the friendship, youth and growth of seven boys, as well as their struggles and the most beautiful moments they'll have together.
Some BTS songs that will be featured in the drama include "Am I Wrong?," "Euphoria," "Mikrokosmos" and "The Truth Untold."
Young male South Korean actors Seo Ji-hun, Roh Jong-hyun, Ahn Ji-ho, Seo Yeong-ju, Kim Yoon-woo, Jeong Woo-jin and Jeon Jin-seo will take on the roles of Kim Hwan (Jin), Min Cein (Suga), Jeong Hosu (J-Hope), Kim Dogeon (RM), Park Haru (Jimin), Kim Jooan (V) and Jeon Jeha (Jungkook), respectively.
Actors Jung Sung-il, Kim Nam-hee, Nam Myung-ryeol, Woo Hee-jin, Sung Ji-roo, Kim Young-woong, Lee Hang-ra and Yoo Yeo-woon will join the cast as well. Their characters will either inflict pain on the boys or save them.
While waiting for the drama's release, ARMYs -- BTS fans -- can review the Bangtan Universe starter guide by The BTS Effect to familiarize themselves with the storyline of BTS' fictional universe.
