BTS planned their Map of the Soul Tour for summer 2020, but it was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. With time on their hands, the boy band started working on their fifth Korean-language studio album. Be was officially announced on September 27, 2020, with the group's record stating that the album "imparts a message of healing to the world by declaring, 'Even in the face of this new normality, our life goes on.'"
Being separated from ARMY during the pandemic had a big impact on Be. This alternative hip-hop track offers comfort and encouragement to BTS' fans in a difficult time. Like an echo in the forest The day will come back around As if nothing happened Yeah, life goes on The song is the opening track of BE and serves as its mission statement of reflecting the coranavirus-era.
BTS member Jungkook directed the music video. It was his first time behind the camera on one of his group's clips. The visual sees BTS going through their lockdown routine as we see them laze around in their dorm, enjoy a campfire sing-a-long, watch recordings of themselves, and perform the song in an empty stadium under a monochrome filter. "We wanted to show this sensibility, this emotional side," Jungkook shared during a press conference. "Our tour was canceled because of COVID-19 and we were not able to meet ARMY. I wanted to express this regret, how unfortunate I feel this situation is."
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