Map of the Soul: Persona
by BTS
  • Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: Apr 12, 2019
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 928 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 795 out of 928
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 928
  3. Negative: 109 out of 928
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  1. Eve95
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Loved this so much, they know what they’re doing and it’s great! This guys have so much talent in their hands and they spread a beautiful message of self love around the world
  2. Cristinaignot
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El álbum en si es grandioso si hablamos de las letras de las canciones te dejan asombrado son como los otros artistas que te muestran otro tipo de letra, BTS Nos enseña que no siempre se debe usar el mismo tema en todas las canciones.
  3. Lov1358
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BTS tiene una deleites en cada letra de su canción si tan solo prestas atención a cada letra verás que tiene una de las mejores enseñanzas… Expand
  4. Yejin
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is very good and has divine songs, you can see the effort they put into creating their songs and the love with which they do so.
  5. Jaack
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's Beautiful, give teachings of self love, every track stir my heart. I love him.
  6. DanaIv
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    The album is beautiful not only the visual or the concept, the songs are full of emotions that transmit you in such a simple way but with a huge passion within each.
  7. Sunniea
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    realmente un album muy bueno, todas las canciones tienen algo especial. Es maravilloso como en un solo album podemos observar canciones tan distintas, pero todas muy buenas.
  8. Sgs_571
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I like all of the mini album. My favorite song is jamais vu, I really like the sub unit of Jungkook, Jin and Hoseok.
  9. Luna-mit
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I love the album, it's the best of this year, I love BTS, all the songs are the best, i love
  10. MsBangtan
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum cuenta con canciones profundas en su contenido, pero sin quitar un componente alegre, a primera vista se podría pensar que las letras refieren a amor romántico, pero en realidad es más complejo y requiere de análisis, si no se es fan o se desconoce el BTS Universe recomiendo leer el libro homónimo… Expand
  11. eufrazine
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, a work of art, mazing lyrics all amazing, Bangtan is amazing.
  12. Mardelacross
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum increíble, las letras de la canciones son impresionantes y espero que muchas personas lo escuchen
  13. jehana
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Its a wholesome album with songs for everyone who enjoys good lyricism and sound. Best album of BTS, every song has a new surprise for the listener. BTS continues break language barriers
  14. stelladxlan
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    They never failed to produce great music
  15. Annjunenam
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Give me many love, fight for the world and my dreams. You know if army be always love BTS
  16. Justaboutmusic
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Una vez más, BTS haciendo el uso de su talento para traernos las mejores letras con los mejores ritmos
  17. hanifayn
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing!! GREAT ALBUM ALL THE TIME!! This album is perfect, BTS THE BEST!! This album should win the grammy… Expand
  18. Risayanawahyuni
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    All i can say is just perfect! The title track is Persona by RM. Boy with luv ft. Halsey! Really very good song!
  19. Venyra
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    I dont understand about music but i only can tell that bts never disappoint me with their album. Bts music always easy listening but of course the lyrics ar good too. In their song they alwast have iconic lyrics atleast one sentence.
  20. rfsofian_
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    It is my first comeback when I was ARMY. Thankyou for all of you make me always happy with the beautiful album then you made guys. I enjoyed it. I love you
  21. Mayla
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The cover is very beautiful. I can't believe that i can buying this album. Im so feel special that have this album… Expand
  22. purplsky1209
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Semua lagunya bagus banget! Apalagi jamais vu bener bener cocok kalo lagi ngerenung terus boy with luv lagunya emang moodbooster banget!… Expand
  23. Calflohaw
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This is the first BTS album I bought! Each song is awesome! From the infectious Boy With Luv, to the best of Make it Right, and so on. Love this album so much. BTS only knows how to be excellent, ah...
  24. naiellow
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    It mixes so many styles and they all come together so well. Just like the seven members come together.
  25. Sabsie
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    BTS have once again outdone themselves. The themes in this album are outstanding and all about self love. I highly recommend listening to these songs whilst having lyric translations on hand for the full experience.
  26. Tessa1996
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Very interesting listen. Uses text painting tastefully. No track us the same, each has its own flare.
  27. anneyescototo28
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This mini album is fun and enjoyable, and will gives you a type of good vibes.
    From 1st song Persona which speaks about being who you are, And Boy with luv will brighten your day like you're in love. Mikrokomos, will bring you into a galaxy place and gives hope. And make it right, home, jaimas vu, and dionysius are very entertaining.
  28. Putrifadhil
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    yes, this is the best album....saya benar2 menyukainya. Benar2 menyentuh dan gambaran kehidupan
  29. Dhani7
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The album is great! Love the song "Home" and the title track is great. Love the vocals.
  30. Ruth95
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    I have no words. The title is saying Everthing! Please LOVE YOURSELF. YOU ARE THE ONE YOU SHOULD LOVE. YOU ARE PRECIOUS
  31. Maryailu
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Muy buenas canciones, me encanta el rap y todo q tenga relacionado, esto se refleja en toda su música y a pesar de q no me llama mucho el pop, sus canciones realmente me atrapan.
  32. Asfiya
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a lot fun as well as heart warming,the song boy with luv reflects on their love for their fans,the song make it right is just like an assuring hug,and mikrokosmos is outbof this world,this group is just so talented and has amazing lyrics… Expand
  33. Mumi
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Great beats Jamais vu and Make It Right are
  34. Mariamacias28
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Desde el primer momento me enamoré del álbum, persona me encantó y no se diga de boy with luv
  35. CarlosNeto
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Apart from top tier, well produced, well mastered songs with actually meaningful lyrics this review does it more justice than I ever could. "With the presence of Greek myths and exploitation of psychoanalysis through Jung, BTS shows what is lacking in the pop artists of today: identity. A cohesive album, with music gender variability and production, shows why they are one of the biggestApart from top tier, well produced, well mastered songs with actually meaningful lyrics this review does it more justice than I ever could. "With the presence of Greek myths and exploitation of psychoanalysis through Jung, BTS shows what is lacking in the pop artists of today: identity. A cohesive album, with music gender variability and production, shows why they are one of the biggest groups nowadays."… Expand
  36. gcflust
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Álbum aclamado, o melhor albúm do mundoooo! ninguém está acima deles. Eles sempre fazendo as melhores músicas.
  37. Andreyhermes
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Esse EP possui uma leveza que me cativou para mudar de uma faixa para outra, retratando a ganãnica, amor jovem, esperança. Me cativou digo facilmente que foi um dos melhores álbuns de 2019, mas que só conheci esse ano.
  38. piperwood
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    I Love this Mini-album! I love the album cover, the theme/concept, and of course the songs! A masterpiece!
  39. vaniarojas
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    maravillosooooooooo, una banda que muestra una calidad musical gigantesca y merece todo
  40. Jik00k
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Bts are the kings,no one can stop them ! This album was just incredible and cant be explained with words,it just makes you feel. Thank you bts for all your amazing works!
  41. mlfmagia
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, o álbum fala sobre a persona dos integrantes, achei diferente, parabéns!
  42. LeoRukie
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Just right. Everything is so good. The range BTS serves is just awesome. From the Hiphop rap 'intro:persona' to rock styme Dionysus this a serve. You just need to open your mind.
  43. LouisDeMarie
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The song in the map of the soul make me feel so happy and healing all together
  44. sxlkth
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    es un joyita simplemente, además de que es un álbum que se conecta con otras canciones, amo.
  45. h4n
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Extremely impressive and cohesive mini album, opening with what may be BTS leader RM’s best solo track that is credited to BTS “Persona”, and backed up by the contagiously joyful “Boy With Luv,” melancholic and touching “Jamais Vous,” the flawless vocal execution and touching lyrics of “Mikrokosmos” and the high energy headbanger “Dionysus.”
  46. iM4nechis
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    An incredible album! Excellent lyrics, lyrism, melodies, vocals. There is not a single bad thing in this album. There are so many things to talk about this incredible piece, but it would take so much time to point them all out. Fantastic.
  47. hannahyu
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    This album and mots7 album explained the map of the soul concept very well like I'm speechless
  48. lsisl
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    An album that has instilled the concepts of jung psychology, it is an album that encourages us to know who we are and the search for our identity, well produced. An album that made history for BTS since with its title track they were able to enter the top 10 of the billboard HOT 100 for the first time.
  49. BESTMusicq
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    This album in the company of Halsey highlights BTS in ways never seen before.
  50. Malinowa017
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite albums. Has a lot of great songs. my favorite is dionysus and home.
  51. LuckyCat
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    I was already singing some songs after hearing them one time somewhere without even knowing these songs were from this group. Gorgeous album which beautiful songs. Absolutely love it. Especially Make it right
  52. k_katerina
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Map of the soul persona is an album with great songs . All songs are masterpieces I totally recommend it
  53. bluenuvole
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Amazing album. BTS never stops to try new things. Honestly, every time I listen to Map of the Soul Persona it makes me genuine happy.
  54. Lucifer987
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Map of the soul:Persona ...the name says it all.The intro persona by RM is a masterpiece.
  55. LynnDixie
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yet another banger album! So fun to listen to. The song with Halsey was so good.… Expand
  56. RllyMyHope
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Beautiful, cheerful, emotional, meaningful
    the only problem is that it ends
  57. damienkaji
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    jamais vu and dionysus are my favourtes. I love their foollow ups to greek mythology in this album
  58. InaMori
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Este álbum no tiene ninguna canción mala aunque la mires detrás de los ojos de los haters de las opiniones de 0. Make it right, jamais vu, mikrokosmos, persona... Todas las canciones son de las mejores que bts ha logrado producir y eso solo demuestra lo mucho que van mejorando y aprendiendo a lo largo de su carrera artística.
  59. koikooky
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    slays excruciatingly hard. boy with luv?? banger. a mood brightner with it’s cute and sweet vibe. mikrokosmos? iconic and emotional. home? banger. dionysis? banger. watch me get turned up listening to this late at night all by myself, throwing it back extra hard. thank you hobi for blessing us with this masterpiece
  60. AnnaliRch
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse eu gosto muito, muito mesmo mas a capa é minha menos fav da trilogia. Achei meio meh também terem colocado faixas antigas. Não gosto disso, acho sem graça.
    Poréeem o feat com a Nicki me faz desculpar tudo que não gostei. Lenda!    … Expand
  61. Su134340
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    This album is so close to my heart, Boy with luv can make my day better every time i listen to it, it has that melody that makes you heart smile, Make it Right is a warm hug from the people i love the most, Mikrokosmos makes you feel like you can touch the stars as if they were floating around you, and dyonisous....i have no words to discribe this song it's just a masterpiece....
  62. Gabirn
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Que saudade desse album s2 uma perfeição! BTS não desaponta, todas as faixas são incríveis!!
  63. Anybycr_13
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    This is album is amazing!! I'm loving their songs, Really is the only good kpop group!
  64. NourAfifi
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    An interesting take on the Jungian theory that inspired it. Their most mature sound to date when it come to melodies and composition. They also were not afraid to experiment as seen in Dionysus a track inspired by Seo Taiji's music.
  65. ImPrisonMike
    Apr 13, 2019
    9
    Definitely pleased with this album. Really liked the direction they took in terms of sound and how the album flowed well from start to finish. BTS never shy away from exploring new sounds for them and looking back from their debut to now, it is great to see how far they've come as artists. Boy With Luv was surprisingly a great title track, i am not really too fond with light poppy type ofDefinitely pleased with this album. Really liked the direction they took in terms of sound and how the album flowed well from start to finish. BTS never shy away from exploring new sounds for them and looking back from their debut to now, it is great to see how far they've come as artists. Boy With Luv was surprisingly a great title track, i am not really too fond with light poppy type of tracks, but they made it work for me and i was hooked from the first listen. if i had to pick three standout tracks for me, it would be HOME, Dionysus and Boy With Luv… Expand
  66. linkzin
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Good, but I don’t rate 10 because I think Map Of The Soul: 7 Better, but I don't say of this album is bad
  67. Saraafn
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    with actually only 7 songs, there no skips except maybe make it right but it's enjoyable. Loved the versatility that the seven boys show with rap/hip-hop, pop and pop/rock.
    Favorites: Home, Jamais Vu and Dionysus
  68. Eviively
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    I really enjoy listening each song, their voices and the way they express each song emotion I love it...
    Make it right is one of my favourites
  69. josie95
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    A collection of bright, joyful songs that never fail to put a smile on my face. Of course, BTS' characteristic lyrical depth adds even more to the enjoyment of each song. I love this mini-album very much!
  70. Annaseven
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    I love mikrokosmos, is my favorite song with dyonisus and boy with luv. Yes!
  71. Seraseri
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    This album is one of BTS' masterpiece. The lyrics, the concept, the diversity of genre is absolutely chef kiss.
  72. matthewmirliani
    Apr 14, 2019
    8
    Once again, BTS delivers a master class on how to make state-of-the-art pop music. Even at its less-engaging moments, the album sets a lofty standard for the rest of the pop industry - challenging all others to keep up. If a Renaissance in pop music is happening, they’re at the forefront of it.
  73. hobi
    Jul 23, 2019
    8
    A great mini album, MOTS:PERSONA It gives you emotion, euphoria and reflection. The most amazing song for me is Dionysius, where they deliver a vibe inspired by Japanese rock, I can't explain. Just know I loved it!
  74. Agrondelx
    Aug 16, 2019
    8
    Map Of The Soul: Persona is more Pop-orientated than their previous projects, what came out of this one great song after the other.
  75. moonch7ld
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    A good album but after the masterpiece that is Tear, this album doesn’t compare. Sonically it’s good but not as cohesive as Tear. The production on this album is amazing as usual and they really stepped it up with the vocals. The standout track on this album is definitely the old school r&b infused song HOME.
  76. houv
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    Persona was the first mini-album I heard from BTS and it caught my attention in a considerable way. I'm not a fan of pop music per se, but Persona's songwriting is amazing. My favorite song on the album is Jamais Vu, the meaning is great, if you can give it a chance.
  77. Flawlessasurnot
    Apr 30, 2019
    7
    BTS' body of work has a psychological and self-care meaning. The production has occidental influence, for example in Mikrokosmos and HOME can be identified the One Direction and Bruno Mars "style" respectively. The lyrics are well structured, except Dionysus, in which has demonstrated how forced and stiff an outro song can be. 69/100
  78. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    The album brings a milestone in K-pop history, but in its basic sound sins for having average songs, including on its main single. Sound comes to be of large and small peaks, but it is not enough to be something unpleasant, since its production and composition becomes totally spectacular and great that draws attention.
  79. opahansenkay
    Apr 29, 2019
    6
    It is a nice album but there are some messy songs unfortunately there's only 1 good song!
  80. BENNEB
    Jun 23, 2019
    5
    While making a record that is purely dedicated to their fans, BTS may have lacked the charisma and flavour that made Love Yourself: Tear an extremely great pop record. There are some tracks that showcase their performances but this is probably one of their weakest records to date.

    TOP TRACKS: Intro: Persona, Boy With Luv (ft. Halsey), HOME

    AVOID TRACKS: Mikrocosmos
  81. avaskiis
    Jun 9, 2019
    5
    easily their most forgettable album. boy with luv, mikrokosmos, make it right and home are the most boring generic songs from them yet, and i’m sorry but the rap in jamais vu completely ruins the song. intro: persona and dionysus are okay, but get repetitive and lose their flavour pretty quickly. not my favourite album by them
  82. JorgeSalazarW
    Aug 20, 2021
    4
    Ok I tried to listen to this album, but it’s not my vibe. I tried to listen to it again and the same happened. really good lyrics but with a messy production and arrangements
  83. imaginetruIy
    Apr 12, 2019
    4
    The album has a good production, the compositions are also cool, the music with Halsey and the last track are the best, I didn't find the album itself very good, it was not very pleasant and a setback in relation to the others of them the production / composition are good, the set not so much.
  84. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    Ellos son BTS!!! Esperaba más de ellos, pero me decepcionaron muy poco para ser ellos :(
  85. spongki
    Jul 22, 2021
    3
    This EP by the well-known Korean boyband makes me believe they were stuck in a creative rut.
  86. MadisonThompson
    Apr 15, 2019
    0
    BTS has such a capacity to be a star group, but some melodies, compared to old songs let a taste of discase, so i think, bts can do something better, their title song is very simple, i can't see anything catchy for me, their b-sides let a taste of sadness. i was hoping more.
  87. notbiasedcritic
    May 20, 2020
    0
    The lyricism in this album is so bad. Dionysus and Boy with luv didn't make sense. Microcosmos is annoying.
  88. gotokeepon
    Jul 11, 2019
    0
    Terrible, just another generic and boring album filled with the most naive and obnoxious tracks. I like the fact that they just use "Love Yourself" trends and Mental Health issues to boost their album sales. Congratulations, it worked. The problem is it's not gonna change anything especially with those generic tracks.
  89. FFyord
    Dec 21, 2019
    0
    The worst album of 2019! There is no uniq songs in that. Why people support that?
  90. AngelRM
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Mal album para un grupo tan bueno, esperaba mas de ellos siendo un grupo tan dedicado.
  91. Steph92
    Oct 4, 2020
    0
    Amazing album and group.

    The songs in it are all very good, with a lot of different meanings in it.
  92. jensoo
    Oct 4, 2020
    0
    didn’t enjoy this album at all, idk why but just wasn’t it at all but nice a
  93. elysiyara
    May 7, 2021
    0
    The music is too ordinary and not my type. The vocal quality of the members is still bad.
  94. Tay690
    Jan 16, 2022
    0
    Al menos deberian haber tenido mas creatividad tomando en cuenta la manada de escritores y productores que juntaron para este album, mas predecible, aburrido y sin chiste no pudo ser.
  95. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    this album is even worst than their first one. its so horrid i cant believe that they can get away with something like this while still maintaining a strong fan base.
  96. Lovatichaha
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This is the best album in 2019, i love it. It it heart shaking and lovable. If your sad rn, please listen to this album
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Consequence
    Apr 26, 2019
    91
    The EP moves easily through different spheres of young love, young fame and young ambition, all of it audible through coruscating backgrounds and intense vocal deliveries that channel the high-running tensions of technicolor teenage drama.
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  2. Clash Music
    Apr 19, 2019
    60
    A valiant and partly successful attempt from K-pop’s biggest band to move forward in their music. While they undeniably remain a success, the recycled sonics and multiple references to past music makes it hard for old listeners to let go of past glory and for the new to connect with their current music.
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  3. The 405
    Apr 18, 2019
    70
    Map of the Soul: Persona is a bold, if tempered, call to Western media.
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