Most articles written about BTS include at least a mention of the ferocity of its fandom, known as Army. But few attempt to earnestly delve into the reasons behind the devotion held by the millions-strong, multi-generational global fanbase. With The Rise of Bangtan: A Fan-Made Documentary Series, one BTS fan, who also happens to be a professional editor, is attempting to do just that—and she’s absolutely nailing it. Den of Geek talked to The Rise of Bangtan creator Aneesa about what it takes to create the series, the impetus behind the ambitious project, and why BTS is the real deal…

The Beginning of Rise of Bangtan

The Rise of Bangtan creator Aneesa first had the idea to create a video project encapsulating what makes BTS special back in 2017, when the Korean band was first starting to garner mainstream attention in the U.S.

“I was so angry at...