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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 Comeback Hair Colors Might Have Been Leaked, Here’s What Happened

Advertisements With BTS‘s comeback in the works, ARMYs are on high alert for hints and spoilers…and they might have found one! On July 14, BTS’s official Japanese fan club announced that the members will grace the cover of GQ Japan‘s October 2020 issue. The magazine, which will be available for purchase on August 25, will feature […]

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BTS – Your Eyes Tell (English Lyrics Translation)

Advertisements Artist: BTSSong: Your Eyes TellAlbum: MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 ~THE JOURNEY~Year: 2020 ENGLISH TRANSLATION Why, are so many tears flowingHey, stay by my side and laughA future without you is a world without colorMonochrome and coldEven the darkness [we] see is so beautiful Please believe meLooking straight only at youso you don’t go […]

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BTS Songs To Lift Your Spirits

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Is BTS V And Peakboy Working On A New Song?

Advertisements BTS V and his good friend and fellow “Wooga” squad member Peakboy thrilled fans as they shared a new update! (Photo : Twitter)BTS V Thrilled Fans With His Post + Is He And Peakboy Working On A New Song? BTS V has posted a new photo on BTS’s official Twitter account on July 10. […]

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6 Times BTS Revealed Secrets Through The Reflections In Their Photos

Advertisements When it comes to finding clues, detective-ARMYs are on another level. By zooming into these BTS photos, they uncovered hidden details that show what was happening at the time each photo was taken. 1. Jin’s salad bowl Shortly after Jin shared this photo, it went viral. At first glance, he appears to be cooking solo, but […]

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Starship Entertainment Accused Of Plagiarizing BTS For WJSN’s Photo Book

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BTS’s Jimin And Jungkook Showed Great Respect To A Grandma ARMY At A Concert

Advertisements BTS‘s members are well-mannered gentlemen to people of all ages, but they are especially polite to their elders! Whether it’s at an event or behind the scenes, the members show the utmost respect and kindness to seniors. Back in BTS’s rookie days, Suga sweetly listened to this elderly woman… Your browser does not support video. …and […]

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