“Persona” is the intro song for BTS' album MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA, which has been released on the 12th of April.

Sung by BTS' rapper and leader, RM, it samples the instrumental from the group’s 2014 song “Intro: Skool Luv Affair” and is reminiscent of BTS' earlier more rock influenced sound from their mini album Skool Luv Affair. The song’s message parallels the theme in “Intro: Skool Luv Affair” as well, being a song about discovering Bangtan’s style when they first started out.

When we’re in love, we’re passionate
When we’re singing, we’re prickly
This is Bangtan style
This is Bangtan style

“Persona” is a self reflective song that challenges the concepts of personality and character. It depicts RM’s journey to discovering who he is as a musician and a person in general, ending in the sentiment that he just wants to be there for someone.