Learning Reading and Writing With My Students: The Introductory Paragraph, Body of the Essay and BTS (2 of 3)

Here is an update on the essay I am writing alongside my students. For context, go to part 1 of the post. 

Introduction

Hitman Bang recognized the immense talent inherent in each member of BTS that he employed an unorthodox management style that is uniquely different from the existing system in the Kpop industry. 

Who would have thought that a small time Kpop agency and label, Big Hit Entertainment, would one day become a global success? Bang Si Hyuk discovered, trained and developed the seven members of BTS into global pop icons when everyone in the Kpop industry thought as impossible. This essay will argue the manner in which Bang Si Hyuk recognized the immense talent inherent in each member of BTS employing an unorthodox management style that is uniquely different from the existing system in the Kpop industry. The paper will present a short history and profile of Bang Si Hyuk and Big Hit Entertainment, the unique management system he implemented, and a discussion on the effective ways in which talents and artists can become collaborators in creating music and art. In the end, it will emphasize the belief system of co-creation and artistic equity that makes a band, musician and even its label agency achieve unparalleled success.

Body Paragraph 1

-       Topic sentence: Hitman Bang recognized the immense talent of each member of BTS. (rephrase)

-        He takes his role as manager and producer as sense of duty.

-        He does not perceive and treat the members as mere commodity.

 When Hitman Bang started Big Hit Entertainment, his goal is to make music and art for healing. He takes his role as manager and producer as a sense of duty. This means, he is a mentor and guide for his young talents. He did not perceive and treat the members as mere commodity. For Hitman Bang, he is not only doing business in the creative industry. He is also, breaking barriers and creating new paths for managing artists specifically in the Kpop industry. This way, his artist and talents will grow in their chosen craft.

 Body Paragraph 2

 Topic sentence - II.     By employing unorthodox management and support system for BTS, he was able to achieve success in growing the talents and skills of the group.

a.            Each member is allowed to write and create their own songs and music.

b.           RM and Suga for that matter have their own studio since both are the song writers, lyricist and composers in the band.

c.            Big Hit also provided continuous training for each members’ talents and skills.

Body Paragraph 3

When managers of artists provide their talents with the necessary support needed for them to grow, the result is an authentic production of art and performances.

a.            It is this organic brand of storytelling and communicating their talents and artistry to fans and spectators that make BTS a tremendous success.

Conclusion: Hitman Bang prioritized his artists over earnings and revenues through a participatory and progressive style of management. This unorthodox approach to the management of the creative industries is one factor that spells great success for Big Hit Entertainment, now recognized as HYBE.