BTS World

**BTS World** is a South Korean visual novel styled mobile game developed by Take one Company Corp and published by Netmarble which was launched worldwide on Apple Store and Google Play on June 26, 2019.

On September 5, 2023, the game announced via Twitter that will be ending its service on December 25, 2023.

## Gameplay

*BTS World* is a free visual novel styled mobile game based in fictional stories helping the BTS members, which features two modes: **BTS Story** and **Another Story.**

### **BTS Story**

The storyline follows the player which time-slips back to 2012 becoming the manager tasked with debuting future supergroup BTS. This mode is divided into multiple chapters, all story elements and missions must be cleared and read to be able to move to the next chapter also specific player levels must be reached to unlock chapter after chapter two. There are three types of stages in this mode: Story Stages, Mission Stages and Cinematic Stages.

* Story Stages are composed of various story screens and dialogue. The members reactions change based on the selections which the player make in story stages.
* Mission Stages are cleared using members cards and various items are available as rewards for clearing missions.
* Cinematic Stages are composed of cinematic clips starring the BTS members.

### **Another Story**

#### **Season 1**

The "Another Story" mode is about what their lives would be like if BTS didn't exist. The player must befriend the different members and help them solve their problems to fulfill their dreams. This season has seven different stories; one for each member. Each story is divided into six chapters. There are three types of stages in this season: Story Stages, Mission Stages and Cinematic Stages.

* Story Stages are composed of various story screens and dialogue. The member reaction change based on the selections which the player make in story stages.
* Mission Stages are cleared using member cards which must match the member portrayed in the current story (example: only Jimin cards can be used during Jimin's story), each mission stage can be played up to three times per day and also various items are available as rewards for clearing missions.
* Cinematic Stages are composed of cinematic clips starring the BTS member of the current story.

#### **Season 2: Magic Shop**

This season is divided into multiple chapters and the requirement to enter is clear all members stories until chapter three from Season 1. There are two types of stages in this season: Story Stages and Mission Stages.

* Story Stages are composed of various story screens and dialogue. The member reaction change based on the selections which the player make in story stages.
* Mission Stages are cleared using members cards by getting a score as close to the target score as possible, each mission stage can be played up to three times per day and also various items are available as rewards for clearing missions.
	+ Wishing Keys can only be acquired in this season when mission stages are cleared, and you can collect them until you reach the requirement to level up several cards to level 60.

### **Mobile**

This mode lets you interact with the members via mobile; such as receiving text messages, phone calls or social media feed updates from them. You are given multiple (usually up to three) options of dialogue to respond with. Each dialogue choice varies in affinity increase. Choosing the best-suited option will greatly increase the members affinity (closeness, attachment) level for the player. If responding on a members' social media feed and you decide to want to choose a different dialogue choice, the player has the option to turn back time; this allows you to take back your previous response and pick a new one, however, at the cost of using diamonds.

### **Photo Album**

In this mode you can take a photos collecting certain members cards, also a special reward will be a variable when you complete the photo album set.

### **Cards**

#### **Member Cards**

Each card has its own stats: "Empathy", "Passion", "Stamina" and "Wisdom" as well the "main stat", the highest stat out of all for that card. Card ranks ranges from **1★** to **5★**.

### **Agency**

The Agency is a place where the player can check the daily schedule and manage the members' conditions. Completing various scheduled tasks and making sure the members are feeling their best increases the groups' stats and this helps to get higher scores in missions.

## Characters and Cast

List of the cast and characters on the game.

### **Main**

* Manager
* RM as Kim Namjun
* Jin as Kim Seok Jin
* Suga as Min Yunki
* J-Hope as Jeong Hoseok
* Jimin as Park Jimin
* V as Kim Taehyung
* Jungkook as Jeon Jeongguk

### **Support**

**RM's Another Story**

* TBA as Jiyoung, she is a Namjun's neighbor kid who feed her cat, Toto.
* TBA as Jiyoung's Dad
* TBA as Detective Park
* TBA as Detective Mo
* TBA as Detective Mo's Younger Sister

**Jin's Another Story**

* TBA as Seok Jin's Father
* TBA as Chef
* TBA as Daseul
* TBA as Manager
* Lee Han-seo as Areum

**Suga's Another Story**

* TBA as Professor Na
* TBA as Chaeik
* TBA as Ji Sungmin

**J-Hope's Another Story**

* TBA as Animal Shelter Director
* TBA as Professor Shin
* TBA as Park Youngsu
* TBA as Jeon Hocheol
* TBA as Momo
* TBA as Choi Inkyu

**Jimin's Another Story**

* TBA as Granny
* TBA as Taeho
* TBA as Hyundo

**V's Another Story**

* TBA as Manseok

**Jung Kook's Another Story**

* Jang Eui-soo as Euisoo
* TBA as Cha Chisoo
* TBA as Seungmin
* TBA as Junseon
* TBA as Doctor
* TBA as Dance Club Captain
* TBA as Art Club Captain
* TBA as Art Club Member 1
* TBA as Art Club Member 2
* TBA as Photo Club Captain
* TBA as Photo Club Member 1
* TBA as Photo Club Member 2

## Soundtrack

The game's soundtrack, entitled *BTS World: Original Soundtrack*, was released on June 28, 2019. It was written primarily by musicians Kang Minkook and Lim Hyunji.

## Videos

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## Official Links

* Website
* Twitter
* Instagram
* BTS World on Apple Store
* BTS World on Google Play

## References

1. ↑ @BTSW\_official on Twitter (September 5, 2023)