This time, BTS brought out the Korean traditional elements in the newest concept, and many international fans are wondering what they actually are.
Here are some explanations for BTS' 'IDOL' teaser and its concept.
![BTS IDOL Teaser](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219926_700.jpg)
Tiger, a sacred animal in Korean culture, is a symbol representing the country itself.
![근역강산맹호기상도, 호돌이, 황의조 (연합)](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219948_700.jpg)
![BTS IDOL Teaser](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219923_700.jpg)
![BTS IDOL Teaser](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219928_700.jpg)
By choosing traditional outfits for the upcoming music video, it seems like BTS wants to add strong traditional Korean elements for its comeback.
![BTS IDOL Teaser](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219925_700.jpg)
![부산 동래부 동헌 (연합)](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219951_700.jpg)
'Giwa', a traditional roof style of Korea, consists of wooden framework and dark navy-colored ceramic roof tiles.
![BTS IDOL Teaser](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219927_700.jpg)
'Eeol-ssu' is a thing called 'Chu-imsae', a part when a drummer or audience say in between the musical performance to lift up the mood.
![BTS IDOL Teaser](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20180823/201219931_700.jpg)
It could be interpreted as a habit of a 'Yangban', gentry ruling class of Joseon Dynasty―as a Yangban used to cough instead of saying something to let people know his appearance.
Meanwhile, the full music video of 'IDOL' will be unveiled on August 24 alongside BTS' repackaged album 'LOVE YOURSELF 結 Answer' release.
Until then, check out the teaser below!
(Credit= 'ibighit' YouTube, Yonhap News Agency)
(SBS Star)