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BTS ‘DARK&WILD’ Album Packaging

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This is the packaging for BTS' debut studio album, DARK & WILD released by BigHit Entertainment from Seoul, South Korea. This album was highly experimental for the K-POP scene at the time, showcasing emotional vulnerability in their youth and careers. The music was written and produced by the members themselves, also uncommon for the time, which can be shown in the design of the lyric book. Handwritten text with scribbles in red connect the “grittiness” of the artist to the music. The design feels raw and turbulent, reflecting the album that it compliments.