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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.”

(Source: Spotify)

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BTS’s Jungkook Used Charades To Say An Unmentionable Word

Advertisements Lifehack: If you ever want to avoid saying something appropriate, just mime it like Jungkook does! In Episode 94 of Run BTS!, BTS played what they called, “the BTS Marble game from hell”. This board game, which took 3 hours to complete, featured a hilarious round of Hunminjeongeum. Teammates Jungkook, Jimin, J-Hope, and Suga had to form words with the Korean consonants “Dd” […]

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BTS V almost cameo’d in “Itaewon Class”

Advertisements Worldwide superstar BTS V revealed that he almost appeared for Park Seo Joon’s new drama, “Itaewon Class!” BTS V recently shared the behind-the-scenes story that he almost appeared for a cameo in Park Seo Joon’s new drama co-starring with Kim Da Mi, Kwon Nara, Yoon Jae Myung, Ahn Bo Hyun and many more.  The […]

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BTS’s Jin Believes Shoes Are Mankind’s Greatest Invention

Advertisements On February 4 KST, a fan posted a message on the app Weverse and received a response from none other than BTS‘s Jin. In the fan’s post, they left a message to the group sending them energy. “Oppa cheer up! Here take some energy!”  They also posted a picture of Jin during a practice […]

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Here’s 13 Song Covers Done By BTS’s Jungkook

Advertisements BTS‘s golden maknae Jungkook is known for doing a variety of song covers to share with his fans. He has done many covers during online streams as well as special stage performances too! Here’s a list of some popular songs he has covered over the years!   1. 2U This song, originally sung by […]

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GFRIEND Opens Up About A Possible Collab With BTS Now That Their Agencies Have Joined

Advertisements GFRIEND recently made their long-awaited comeback with their mini-album, titled “回：LABYRINTH”. This is their first album since their agency, Source Music, has joined hands with BigHit Entertainment. Bang Si Hyuk has also participated in producing the new album, which made everyone wonder the big question at the center of this new partnership: “Will GFRIEND […]

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Here Are 10 K-Pop Songs Guaranteed To Instantly Put You In A Chill Mood

Advertisements While we all love a good upbeat K-Pop song, there are those times that we need a smooth track that we can instantly vibe to. Here’s a list of some new and old songs that can help you get to that ultimate chill mood status.   1. Long Flight- Taeyong (NCT) Taeyong joined NCT […]

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A Member Of BTS Might Appear On “The Masked Singer” — J-Media Hopes For Jimin

Advertisements The American version of King of Mask Singer, known as The Masked Singer, sent a “love call” to BTS. On February 2 (Japan Time), John Travolta, Ashley Tisdale, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Bradley Cooper were being reported as the “10 Celebrities Who Must Enter The New Season of The Masked Singer“—BTS’s Jimin was mentioned alongside Cooper. […]

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Here’s 20 Photos Of BTS Rockin’ The Classic Blonde Hairstyle

Advertisements We know just how crazy and fun BTS can be with their hairstyles, from mullets to any color of the rainbow, they’ve got it all! Here’s a list of all the members rocking the classic blonde hair look.   1. Jungkook gives off a different chic vibe with his blonde hair   2. V […]

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Here’s 10 Fun K-Pop Fandom Names And Their Meanings

Advertisements Fandom names are something that go hand-in-hand with K-Pop idol groups and are usually names that have special meaning between the group and their fans. Here’s a list of some fun and interesting fandom names in K-Pop!   1. NU’EST NU’EST‘s fandom name is L.O.Λ.E, which comes from the Korean word for the group’s […]

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