"The band's expressed aim is for the record to spread comfort, but, in an early vlog where the members discussed ideas and themes for the album, singer Jimin warned: "Even something intended to be consoling can make someone feel worse." Over seven songs (and one skit), BTS strike the perfect balance between encouragement and reassurance, and sharing in the dark cloud of everyday struggle Covid-19 has cast over us. They do so through honest, candid songwriting and the sincerity that has always shone through in BTS' music".