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Record-breaking South Korean boy band BTS (aka Bangtan Boys) balance an energetic blend of dance-pop and hip-hop with deeply introspective lyrics, which helped them build a devoted global following while also becoming the most successful K-pop act in U.S. chart history.

Debuting in the early 2010s with their Skool trilogy, they steadily expanded their audience until breaking into the mainstream consciousness with the Love Yourself series. In May 2018, their third official full-length, Love Yourself: Tear, topped the Billboard 200, becoming the first K-pop to hit number one in the U.S. and the highest-charting album by an Asian act to date.

Formed by producer Bang Si Hyuk, the septet’s lineup includes RM (Kim Namjoon), team leader and rapper; Jin (Kim Seokjin), singer; Suga (Min Yoongi), rapper; J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), rapper and choreographer; Jimin Park, singer and choreographer; V (Kim Taehyung), singer; and Jungkook Jeon, singer, rapper, and choreographer. In addition to production and composition, the members of BTS also write their own lyrics, which tackle topics like mental health, self-acceptance, and empowerment. With their youthful blend of club-worthy dance anthems, stirring love ballads, and aggressive rapping, BTS connected with a devoted fan base (dubbed “ARMY”) and set themselves apart from the K-pop industrial machine when they debuted in 2013 with the first installment of their “School Trilogy” series, 2 Cool 4 Skool. A few months later, they released the second EP of the saga, O!RUL8,2? The trilogy was completed with Skool Luv Affair, which was released around Valentine’s Day in 2014.

Later that year, BTS released their full-length debut album, Dark & Wild, featuring the single “Danger.” As their fan base grew and international tours sold out, they released The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 in April 2015 and the follow-up, Pt. 2, some months later in November. They embarked on a massive world tour as The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2 topped a record-setting six international music charts, including Billboard’s World Albums chart. After four weeks, they set a record as the first K-pop act to achieve such a feat.

The group continued to break records with the release of their sophomore LP, Wings. Released in late 2016, Wings not only became the first BTS effort to debut atop both the Korean album and song charts, but they were the third K-pop act to land in the Canadian Hot 100. However, the album’s impact was most apparent on the Billboard charts. The best showing to date for a K-pop act, Wings debuted in the Top 30 of the Billboard 200 — both their highest U.S. chart debut and most sales to date — becoming the first K-pop artists with three albums to enter the main album charts (Wings became their sixth Top Three hit — and second number one — on the World Albums chart). They also became the first K-pop act to spend four weeks on the charts. Wings continued the artistic and creative growth for the septet, featuring seven solo tracks that showcased the personality of each member. Four months later, BTS re-released the album as You Never Walk Alone. The updated version added four new songs to the original Wings track listing, including the singles “Spring Day” and “Not Today.” With their presence in the United States continuing to expand, the group went on to win the Top Social Artist Award at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Their fifth EP, Love Yourself: Her, arrived that September and became the first K-pop album to debut in the Billboard 200’s Top Ten, entering the chart at number seven.

In early 2018, BTS received their first double-platinum certifications in Japan and became the first Korean act to receive two gold certifications in the U.S. That spring, they issued their third Japanese LP, Face Yourself, which featured Japanese versions of tracks from Wings and Love Yourself: Her. The set — which included just two previously unreleased songs — debuted just outside the Top 40 on the Billboard 200. The next month, BTS released their third official full-length, Love Yourself: Tear, which included the single “Fake Love.” Days later, they returned to the Billboard Music Awards, performing and winning Top Social Artist for the second year in a row. Their Billboard success continued when Love Yourself: Tear soared to the top of the Billboard 200, becoming the first foreign-language chart-topper on the U.S. chart in over a decade. BTS repeated the feat that summer with the conclusion to the trilogy, Love Yourself: Answer. The chart-topping compilation featured a handful of new tracks, including lead single “Idol,” packaged with previously released songs from Her and Tear, as well as some remixes and a Nicki Minaj-assisted version of “Idol.”

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BTS’s RM Snitched On James Corden, And We’re Living For It 

Advertisements If you want to keep a secret, don’t let RM find out about it! RM has a history of accidentally spoiling BTS‘s comebacks, tours, subunits, Musters, and more. He even spoiled the Avengers: Endgame movie! So, it’s safe to say that James Corden‘s secrets aren’t, well, safe with RM. Your browser does not support video. On January 29, BTS guested on The […]

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BTS Slays Epic Performance Of “ON” At Grand Central Terminal On Jimmy Fallon

Advertisements BTS appeared as special guests on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and had a great time answering questions from fans and playing fun games on the New York Subway. Before ending the show, the group held an epic performance at Grand Central Terminal of their new title track, “ON.” This performance was full […]

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BTS’ Best Outfits From ‘ON’ Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima

Advertisements BTS‘ highly anticipated comeback delivered great joy to ARMY! On top of chart-topping bops and dance moved, the trendsetting boy group also made sure to treat fans to a cinematic video for ON! Below are the boys’ eye-catching looks in their latest music video: You might also like to read: BTS – ‘ON’ Kinetic […]

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BTS’s Jin Answers Question Regarding Military Enlistment During Global Press Conference

Advertisements On February 24 at 2 PM KST, BTS held their online global press conference for their new album MAP OF THE SOUL: 7. This conference was broadcast live from their YouTube channel, allowing foreign media and fans all over the world to tune in. Among the many questions received, one question garnered attention as […]

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BTS’s V Told An ARMY To Immediately Come Work For BigHit After Seeing These Fan Art Series

Advertisements BTS‘s V absolutely fell in love when he saw a series of fan art drawn by an ARMY that reflected the theme of their latest album, “MAP OF THE SOUL: 7”. The recently released album was a reflection to the past 7 years of the 7 members’ paths that they’ve overcome to get to […]

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BTS Is Now Its Own Genre—According To The BTS Members Themselves

Advertisements Over the years, BTS has encompassed numerous genres. Their music has been described as K-Pop, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and everything in between. But now, the members say that BTS is its own genre entirely. During an interview with a journalist from the GRAMMYs on February 22, the group was asked whether they’re interested in exploring […]

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These Are Each BTS Member’s Favorite Songs From “Map Of The Soul: 7”

Advertisements Every track from Map of the Soul: 7 is worthy of the #1 spot on your favorites list, but these are the songs the BTS members themselves like the most. RM’s favorite song RM’s favorite track from Map of the Soul: 7 is the vocal line unit song “00:00 (Zero O’Clock)”. The song is […]

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BTS Jin And RM Take On Black-And-White Casual Style With Their Recent Airport Fashion

Advertisements BTS’ Jin and RM were spotted last February 20 rocking light and dark pieces at the Incheon Airport! The two members both dressed warmly with Jin rocking a fur coat while RM looked cool in his long windbreaker. Check out their airport style and cop some style tips from the boys, too! You might […]

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BTS – ‘ON’ Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima (With Hangul/Romanized Lyrics)

Advertisements BTS‘s ‘ON’ Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima was released on February 21, 2020, at 6 pm KST. Get their new album ‘MAP OF THE SOUL: 7’ here. Hangul Lyrics [Verse 1: Jimin, V] I can’t understand what people are sayin’ 어느 장단에 맞춰야 될지 한 발자국 떼면 한 발자국 커지는 shadow 잠에서 눈을 뜬 여긴 또 어디 어쩜 서울 […]

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