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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 “Jin Hit” Announces His New Year’s Resolution For 2020

Advertisements In the New Year, many people start fresh by setting new goals. BTS‘s Jin, aka the CEO of “Jin Hit Entertainment”, is no exception.   “Jin Hit” was born in 2015, when Jin posted this photo of himself standing in front of the Big Hit Entertainment logo. Ever since then, ARMYs have joked that he’s secretly […]

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BTS’s Jungkook Unleashed The Artist In Him When He Gifted J-Hope Custom-Made Shoes

Advertisements BTS‘s Jungkook is truly the best “Golden Maknae”! Along with all his talents of singing, dancing, rapping and sheer hardwork, he has now also shown his talents in the field of fine arts! Jungkook recently gifted J-Hope a pair of custom-designed Nike sneakers, and netizens are in awe of how artistically crafted it is, […]

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BTS’s V’s Smile Dropped When He Realized He Posed Cutely For Nothing

Advertisements During one of BTS‘s concerts, the members were posing for the camera while holding the banners fans have prepared for them showing their appreciation for their sweet effort. V, however, wasn’t ready and was busy playing with the audience. When he realized that the members were being filmed, he walked towards the center, knelt […]

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Find Out Why BTS’s Jimin Earned the Nickname “Jimonashi”

Advertisements On December 31, 2019, BTS showed up at Manhattan Times Square’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve event and charmed New York with the most exhilarating K-Pop experience of the decade.   During their performance of “Boy With Luv”, Jimin had a slight wardrobe malfunction — though it came to be too extremely UWU to be called […]

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BTS Rock Times Square on New Year’s Eve

Advertisements Boy band BTS rocked New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve in front of a huge crowd gathered for the countdown. They performed on a stage for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020”, which was broadcast live into the square. According to the New York City Police Department, some […]

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BTS Named As One Of The Defining Artists Of The Decade By CNN

Advertisements BTS‘s legacy just keeps on expanding! On December 31, 2019, CNN released a list of 10 artists who’s music has played great role in defining the decade. The list included artists of great renown, such as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.   BTS came in as the 9th mention on the list, with glowing words […]

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BTS’s Jungkook Steals Hearts In His New Year’s Eve Outfit

Advertisements BTS welcomed the new year and the new decade in the United States and performed at the Times Square in New York City. The members seemed happy to be celebrating the New Year in New York! BTS rocked the stage and slayed their performance and they wore gorgeous outfits too! Many complimented Jungkook‘s outfit and […]

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Top 20 Most Searched K-Pop Idols Worldwide Based On Google Searches

Advertisements K-Pop is taking over the world, and the top Google searches prove this! The most searched K-Pop idols of 2019 have been revealed based on Google’s search index. Indexes contain the information on all the websites that Google was able to find, and some idols have come out on top. Check out the top […]

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BTS’s V Showed His Appreciation After Seeing His Birthday Ad

Advertisements BTS seemed to have a fun time while in the United States to perform and celebrate the New Year! A huge crowd came to see them perform and the members were all smiles! Aside from the New Year, member V also recently celebrated his birthday. Fans like to celebrate their favorite idol’s birthday through birthday […]

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