BTS (방탄소년단), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a globally renowned South
Korean boy group formed by Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE Labels) in 2013.
🔹 Quick Overview:
Debut Date: June 13, 2013
Members:
1. RM (Leader, rapper)
2. Jin (Vocalist, oldest member)
3. SUGA (Rapper, producer)
4. j-hope (Rapper, dancer)
5. Jimin (Vocalist, dancer)
6. V (Vocalist)
7. Jungkook (Main vocalist, youngest)
Name Meaning:
o Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단): “Bulletproof Boy Scouts”
o English name: BTS, later extended to mean “Beyond The Scene”
Fandom Name: ARMY (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth)
🔹 Achievements & Impact:
First K-pop group to top the Billboard Hot 100
Performed at major global venues (Grammys, UN, etc.)
Major cultural ambassadors for Korea, including working with UNICEF and
receiving awards from the South Korean government
Known for deep lyrics about youth, mental health, society, and personal
growth
🔹 Albums (Selected):
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series (2015–2016)
Wings (2016)
Love Yourself trilogy (2017–2018)
Map of the Soul: Persona/7 (2019–2020)
BE (2020)
Proof (2022, anthology album)
🔹 Current Status (as of 2025):
All 7 members are currently fulfilling their military service, with a full group
comeback expected around 2025–2026.
Some members have released solo albums:
o RM – "Indigo"
o J-Hope – "Jack in the Box"
o Jimin – "FACE"
o SUGA – "D-Day" (as Agust D)
o V – "Layover"
o Jungkook – "GOLDEN"
o Jin had a solo track ("The Astronaut") before enlistment
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