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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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10 Of BTS Suga’s Darkest And Most Heartbreaking Lyrics

Advertisements BTS‘s Suga doesn’t shy about from talking about his fears, doubts, and struggles in his music. Here are 10 heartbreaking lyrics that explored his dark side and helped us face our own.    1. BTS – “Interlude: Shadow” The moment I’m flying high as I wished My shadow grows in that blasting stark light […]

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These 5 Rising Rookie Hoobaes Look Up To BTS’s V As Their Role Model

Advertisements BTS‘s V has come a long way in K-Pop, from his debut in 2013 to the superstardom he earned himself now. His talent, boosted up by his diligence, has inspired many hoobae idols  also trying to reach their career peaks. That is to say, V is often mentioned by other boy group members for being […]

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Gaon Reveals Overall Digital And Album Chart Results For 2019

Advertisements Gaon has announced overall chart results for 2019! On January 10, the yearly digital chart, download chart, streaming chart, and album chart were released for last year. The results are based on accumulated weekly data since January 2019, so albums and songs released earlier in the year have more weekly scores included in the results. […]

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Everything You Need To Know About The Door In BTS’s “SHADOW” Comeback Trailer

Advertisements This particular phrase from Carl Jung‘s quote, “The dream is the small hidden door in the deepest and most intimate sanctum of the soul,” has been thematic for BTS in many ways. Most significantly, it was written on the chalkboard behind RM in BTS’s “Persona” album trailer.   This “small hidden door” resurfaces and […]

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What Happens To BTS’s Jimin When He Is In A Great Mood? Well… His Personality Explodes

Advertisements In the latest and the final episode of Bon Voyage Season 4, BTS members J-Hope, RM, and Jimin were spotted going on a bike riding adventure to a scenic park. Your browser does not support video.   Really feeling the excellent weather and the company of his beloved hyungs, Jimin became completely excited and began bursting […]

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Dr. Phil Receives Backlash For Calling BTS’s Jimin “Manufactured”

Advertisements Dr. Phil recently made a comment about BTS‘s Jimin that is not being well-received by fans.   Recently, Oli London, the fan who married a cardboard cutout of Jimin, appeared on Dr. Phil to talk about his obsession with Jimin and plastic surgery.   Instead of trying to be someone else, Dr. Phil encouraged Oli London to love Oliver: his true self. While […]

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5 BTS Dance Moves That Will Have You Wrecked

Advertisements We all know just how hot BTS‘s dance moves can get sometimes (ok scratch that, all the time). Here’s several of their iconic dances moves for your viewing pleasure.   1. Baepsae This song is known for it’s sick beat and pelvic thrust dance moves. The personal twists the members put on this dance […]

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8 Times BTS’s Suga Was So Done With Receiving V’s Love And Affection

Advertisements BTS‘s V loves Suga very much and he is very expressive of it! Meanwhile, Suga doesn’t seem too fond of being on the receiving end of it all despite the love he feels towards his member. Here are 8 times Suga wasn’t up for V’s love and affection! 1. Thanks, but no thanks During an interview on the […]

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