Music

BTS releases new album, 'Idol' music video

By Annie Martin   |   Aug. 24, 2018 at 1:40 PM
BTS released the album "Love Yourself: Answer" and a music video for "Idol" on Friday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI BTS released a colorful music video for "Idol" on Friday. Screenshot via ibighit/YouTube BTS attends the American Music Awards on November 19, 2017. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI BTS attends the American Music Awards on November 19, 2017. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- South Korean boy band BTS returned with new music Friday.

The K-pop group released the album Love Yourself: Answer and a music video for the single "Idol."

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The "Idol" video is set against a number of colorful backdrops. Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook wear several coordinated ensembles, including hanbok-inspired clothing.

"#BTS #Love_YOURSELF 'Answer' Official MV #IDOL," BTS tweeted. The music video had received over 24.7 million views as of Friday morning.

Love Yourself: Answer features six other new tracks, including "Epiphany." The digital version of the album also includes a version of "Idol" featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj.

"#Idol @BTS_twt Uh!!! What's Good KOREA?!" Minaj tweeted.

Love Yourself: Answer is the third and final installation in BTS' Love Yourself album series. The group will kick off a worldwide tour in promotion of the album Saturday in Seoul.