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

Universal acclaim- based on 928 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 795 out of 928
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 928
  3. Negative: 109 out of 928
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  1. agwstrivia
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Great mostly bright songs. Beautiful lyrics, greatly produced, flawless vocals. Overall a really great album.
  2. Ancsiii
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. Boy with Luv is an amazing title track that doesn't get old even after hundreds of listens. Other highlights on the album for me are Mikrokosmos, Home and Dionysus.
  3. JinHit
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful lyrics and a amazing set that’s made me cry love it so much thank you bts
  4. Bakastreet
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The album is really cool. I really love the Dionysus song style. Even if it’s just an ep, I felt like it’s better than some other singers full album tho
  5. Belu_26
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum brillante, las canciones son geniales y el title track es uno de los mejores que BTS ha lanzado hasta ahora, puede gustarle a cualquiera es una inyección de alegría
  6. Diksha12
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Wow I fell in love with the whole discography I mean just look at song they were amazing beautiful has a sense of feeling which provokes you to love yourself best album of 2019
  7. DestinyDoer
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This is the first K-POP album I am reviewing. I loved the song called 'Boy with Luv'. It is a great collaboration with Halsey. Other songs in the album are good as well.
  8. 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
  9. sugoiiry
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Very lovely and diverse. interesting meaning behind every song. they really did a good job
  10. Chaechae
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    BTS' minds' works differently. They are so amazing and through this album, it helped us understand that they really are diligent in what they are doing!
  11. hayssa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    incrível!! não é o melhor álbum deles, mas as músicas continuam bem produzidas e com letras lindas.
  12. LiCaelum
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Dulce y confortable, es un increíble álbum si buscas relajarte mientras éstas en un vehiculo o vas a caminar a un parque.
  13. Sandynhaf
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum excelente, honestamente é um dos melhores da discografia, as músicas são arriscadas, com uma melodia e produção impecáveis
  14. taylajmj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeito,é uma obra contemporânea,bts veio pra abrir portas e trazer um nova perceptiva do que é arte!
  15. analuisaaz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I don't even know what to say. The whole album is art. All the songs are so meaningful and everyone should listen to them! BTS is an amazing group and they deserve it all, those guys have such great albums and their success is deserved. Congrats, boys!
  16. popolly
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ATTENTION: this is for sure the B-E-S-T album in the entire music industry. BTS IS PATRÕES GALERAAAAA
  17. Luuhluz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nao tem nem o que falar, é simplesmente perfeito, a cada musica te da um sentimento diferente… Expand
  18. isadrodrigues
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    They're so original and unique! I really enjoyed Map of the sou: PERSONA! All the love and success to BTS!
  19. bianca414
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uma obra prima! O conceito caí muito bem com a sonoridade das canções..., honestamente, tudo no álbum é merecedor de uma nota máxima.
  20. Marcynhaa
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    São as próprias canções que deve garantir o sucesso mundial do álbum. Durante todo o mini-álbum são referências ao passado BTS' e reflexões sobre o seu crescimento como artistas e indivíduos. "
  21. gooarts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    aproveitando que vim avaliar o 7 por que nao vir dar um passadinha por essa obra de arte? perfeita como tudo que eles fazem, nada novo sob o sol, ah, e stream dynamite
  22. hobirosy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    nossa esse álbum é uma obra de arte nem deus conseguiria fazer um trabalho tão bem feito que nem eles fizeram
  23. Moonchim
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this album. It supported me when I feel tired. Fighting BTS! Thank you so much that you bring me happiness
  24. EXOKing
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole song is really super nice, and we can see that the strength of the members is supreme! Those sprays really hit the face… Expand
  25. StillWithYou
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely an incredible masterpiece. BTS always did well in their songs.
  26. anacarolinemuni
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lindooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooos!
  27. Rebeca7777
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lo amoooo o es perfecto, muy lindo y toda su música es muy significativa sus colores son hermosos
  28. greciawings
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Un álbum muy completo, se nota el amor a la música y a sus fans que le tienen estos chicos, ame todo
  29. 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
  30. MAY1991
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Solo quiero agradecerle a BTS por haber creado esta hermosa joya de album, son los mejores
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. Jaack
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's Beautiful, give teachings of self love, every track stir my heart. I love him.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. eufrazine
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, a work of art, mazing lyrics all amazing, Bangtan is amazing.
  42. Mardelacross
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum increíble, las letras de la canciones son impresionantes y espero que muchas personas lo escuchen
  43. 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
  44. stelladxlan
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    They never failed to produce great music
  45. Annjunenam
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Give me many love, fight for the world and my dreams. You know if army be always love BTS
  46. Justaboutmusic
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Una vez más, BTS haciendo el uso de su talento para traernos las mejores letras con los mejores ritmos
  47. 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
  48. 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!
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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...
  54. naiellow
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    It mixes so many styles and they all come together so well. Just like the seven members come together.
  55. 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.
  56. Tessa1996
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Very interesting listen. Uses text painting tastefully. No track us the same, each has its own flare.
  57. 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.
  58. Putrifadhil
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    yes, this is the best album....saya benar2 menyukainya. Benar2 menyentuh dan gambaran kehidupan
  59. Dhani7
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The album is great! Love the song "Home" and the title track is great. Love the vocals.
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. Mariamacias28
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Desde el primer momento me enamoré del álbum, persona me encantó y no se diga de boy with luv
  64. 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!
  65. 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
  66. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    Ellos son BTS!!! Esperaba más de ellos, pero me decepcionaron muy poco para ser ellos :(
  67. gcflust
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Álbum aclamado, o melhor albúm do mundoooo! ninguém está acima deles. Eles sempre fazendo as melhores músicas.
  68. 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.
  69. Annaseven
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    I love mikrokosmos, is my favorite song with dyonisus and boy with luv. Yes!
  70. 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!
  71. vaniarojas
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    maravillosooooooooo, una banda que muestra una calidad musical gigantesca y merece todo
  72. 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!
  73. mlfmagia
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, o álbum fala sobre a persona dos integrantes, achei diferente, parabéns!
  74. LouisDeMarie
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The song in the map of the soul make me feel so happy and healing all together
  75. sxlkth
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    es un joyita simplemente, además de que es un álbum que se conecta con otras canciones, amo.
  76. 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.”
  77. 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.
  78. hannahyu
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    This album and mots7 album explained the map of the soul concept very well like I'm speechless
  79. 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.
  80. BESTMusicq
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    This album in the company of Halsey highlights BTS in ways never seen before.
  81. Malinowa017
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite albums. Has a lot of great songs. my favorite is dionysus and home.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. Lucifer987
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Map of the soul:Persona ...the name says it all.The intro persona by RM is a masterpiece.
  86. 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
  87. RllyMyHope
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Beautiful, cheerful, emotional, meaningful
    the only problem is that it ends
  88. damienkaji
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    jamais vu and dionysus are my favourtes. I love their foollow ups to greek mythology in this album
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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....
  94. Seraseri
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    This album is one of BTS' masterpiece. The lyrics, the concept, the diversity of genre is absolutely chef kiss.
  95. Gabirn
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Que saudade desse album s2 uma perfeição! BTS não desaponta, todas as faixas são incríveis!!
  96. Anybycr_13
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    This is album is amazing!! I'm loving their songs, Really is the only good kpop group!
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74

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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