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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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8 BTS Fan Videos That New ARMYs Should Know About

Advertisements With so much information to take in about BTS and their history, there have been some amazing videos created by fans that have helped newer ARMYs have a better understanding of the group. Here’s a list of some popular videos that have been watched by many fans around the world. 1. Who is BTS? […]

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10 Tiny Details You Might Have Missed In BTS’s New Concept Photos

Advertisements BTS‘s latest concept photos for MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 are rich with tiny details, including references to classic paintings. Here are 10 details you might not have noticed at first! 1. RM and Suga’s chalices In the Version 3 group photo, RM and Suga are the only two members not holding their glasses and their poses are very similar. […]

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Here’s 15 Photos Of BTS Wearing Suspenders For Your Viewing Pleasure

Advertisements Something about a guy in suspenders has us feeling some type of way. Here’s a suave collection of BTS wearing trousers for your (and our) viewing pleasure. 1. Sultry-eyed Jungkook 2. Suga vibing out in suspenders and leather pants 3. V looking quite dapper with his suspenders and glasses 4. Cutie RM matching his […]

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BTS Drops New Darkly Beautiful Concept Photos For “Map Of The Soul: 7”

Advertisements BTS has released new concept photos for their upcoming album, MAP OF THE SOUL: 7. These photos can be summed up in two words: “dark” and “beautiful”! At midnight on February 11 (KST), BTS released a second set of concept photos, just one day after the first set. The first photos show BTS dressed in white, […]

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BTS’s Suga Reveals Why Female K-Pop Idols Don’t Come Near Him

Advertisements In a past radio broadcast episode, the show host and BTS talked about Suga‘s legs and how shocked they were at how skinny and feminine they were. Suga expressed that his legs were his complex in that as a guy, he wished it wasn’t so thin and pale. Your browser does not support video. […]

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Here’s 15 BTS Photos You Need To Try With Your Best Friends

Advertisements BTS is known for their selfies and group photos, which are popular for being real and down-to-earth. Although there may be days they get dressed to the nines, on most days they are just our lovable goofballs that like to play around. Let’s take a look at some photos that we could try to […]

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11 Times BTS Was In Total Sync With One Another

Advertisements BTS is known to be such a close-knit family that has spent many years together. They have been there for each other through the good and the bad and it truly shows just how in sync they are with one another. Here are a few examples of how in sync these boys really are. […]

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10 Moments Of BTS Enjoying Food That’s Guaranteed To Make You Hungry

Advertisements BTS are passionate about their craft just as much as they are about food! These boys know how to eat! Here’s a collection of BTS eating food that’s bound to make you hungry by the end of it. 1. Hot dogs These boys really love hot dogs and are seen eating them in multiple […]

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10 Wholesome BTS Moments That’s Bound To Make You Smile

Advertisements We all know just how hard BTS has worked throughout the years to be where they are at now. It’s reassuring to know that they always try to stay positive regardless of what hardships they face. Here are some wholesome moments that will be sure to give you a good laugh. 1. Dad jokes […]

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