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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 V’s Sweet Comments On Weverse Prove He’s Just A Soft Cuddly Bear

Advertisements BTS‘s V is known to communicate often with fans through Weverse and fans are loving his frequent visits to the app. Aside from playing games with fans, he also takes the time to read fans’ comments and leave sweet messages to them. Here are a few replies from V that show just what a […]

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BTS J-Hope’s Latest Playlist: 8 Great Songs To Add To Your Own

Advertisements BTS‘s J-Hope celebrated his birthday with ARMY by holding a live broadcast. In it, he listened to music, talked about his birthday gift from Jin, and more. If you’re looking for new music, J-Hope’s playlist is the place to start! 1. Sasha Sloan – “Too Sad To Cry” 2. Sasha Sloan – “Smiling When I Die” 3. […]

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Big Hit Entertainment Shares Details About BTS’s Title Track “ON”

Advertisements On February 17, BTS revealed the track list for their new album, MAP OF THE SOUL: 7. Now, fans are curious about the story behind each new song, especially Track #11. “ON” is listed as the title track for MAP OF THE SOUL: 7. BTS’s past title tracks include “Boy With Luv”, “IDOL”, “FAKE LOVE”, “Spring Day” (aka the “queen” of all […]

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Here’s BTS Suga’s Birthday Messages To J-Hope Throughout The Years

Advertisements To celebrate BTS J-Hope‘s birthday, let’s take a look at the birthday messages left by Suga throughout the years. It’s amazing to see how far they have come since their debut! Although they have become worldwide super stars, they never forget where they came from and are always thankful for one another. 2014 The […]

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BTS’s J-Hope Shares His Heartfelt Birthday Wish

Advertisements In case you missed it, BTS‘s J-Hope is celebrating his birthday today! He held a live broadcast to spend some time with fans and thank them for their birthday greetings and wishes. During the broadcast, he ate seaweed soup as part of the Korean birthday celebration. He also shared that the jacket he was wearing was […]

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Here’s The Perfect Type Of Person BTS’s J-Hope Is Completely Compatible With, According To Astrology

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BTS’s Suga Had People Searching For Him After Playing The Role Of ‘Min Yoonji’

Advertisements BTS’s Suga once dressed up as a high school girl for their Naver online broadcast as part of a skit. Suga played the role of a female student named Min Yoonji while the other members played different male characters trying to win Suga’s heart. Suga flawlessly acted the role of Min Yoonji as he […]

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10 More of BTS Jungkook’s Habits That Just Prove He’s Our Golden Maknae

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Watch How BTS Jimin’s “Boy With Luv” Choreography Got Upgraded Over Time

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