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Futami Shobo to Release BTS Biography Picture Book on April 13, 2026

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Published Apr 14, 2026 1:58 AM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 1:38 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Futami Shobo will release "BTS," a biography picture book, on April 13, 2026.
The book chronicles the journey of BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-HOPE, Jimin, V, and Jungkook to global stardom.
Written by Jean Ann, illustrated by Park Hye-seon, and translated by Maika Yamaguchi, it has an ISBN of 9784576260242, is A5 modified size, 24 pages, and costs 1,870 JPY.

Futami Shobo will release "BTS," a biography picture book, on April 13, 2026. The book chronicles the journey of BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-HOPE, Jimin, V, and Jungkook to global stardom. Written by Jean Ann, illustrated by Park Hye-seon, and translated by Maika Yamaguchi, it has an ISBN of 9784576260242, is A5 modified size, 24 pages, and costs 1,870 JPY. It is part of Futami Shobo's "World Star Biography Picture Book Series," a translation of Penguin Random House's "Little Golden Book Biography." Other titles in the series include "Shohei Ohtani Story" (released March 3, 2026) and "BLACKPINK" (scheduled for early June 2026). A limited edition with a special band will be sold at Tokyo Dome City Central Park Lawn Plaza on April 17 and 18, 2026, and also via Yurindo Online Store during the same period.

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Futami Shobo will release the biography picture book "BTS" on April 13, 2026. This book depicts the journey of BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-HOPE, Jimin, V, and Jungkook from their debut to becoming global stars. The author is Jean Ann, the illustrator is Park Hye-seon, and the translator is Maika Yamaguchi. The book is part of the "World Star Biography Picture Book Series," which translates Penguin Random House's "Little Golden Book Biography." Other books in this series include "Shohei Ohtani Story," released on March 3, 2026, and "BLACKPINK," scheduled for early June 2026. The book has an ISBN of 9784576260242, is A5 modified size, 24 pages, and is priced at 1,870 JPY (1,700 JPY + tax). A special edition with a unique band will be available for a limited time on April 17 and 18, 2026, at Tokyo Dome City Central Park Lawn Plaza and through the Yurindo Online Store. Futami Shobo, established in 1941, is celebrating its 85th anniversary of translated book publications.

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FAQ

When will the biography picture book about BTS be released by Futami Shobo?

The biography picture book titled "BTS" will be released by Futami Shobo on April 13, 2026.

Who are the author, illustrator, and translator of the BTS biography picture book?

The author of the BTS biography picture book is Jean Ann, the illustrator is Park Hye-seon, and the translator is Maika Yamaguchi.

What is the price and physical specification of the BTS biography picture book?

The BTS biography picture book is priced at 1,870 JPY (including tax), is A5 modified size, and contains 24 pages.

Where and when can a special edition of the BTS biography picture book be purchased?

A special edition of the BTS biography picture book will be available for a limited time on April 17 and 18, 2026, at Tokyo Dome City Central Park Lawn Plaza and through the Yurindo Online Store.

What other books are part of the "World Star Biography Picture Book Series" mentioned in the article?

Other books in the "World Star Biography Picture Book Series" include "Shohei Ohtani Story," released on March 3, 2026, and "BLACKPINK," scheduled for early June 2026.

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