BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band that began formation in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment. The septet—composed of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—co-writes and co-produces much of their own output. Originally a hip hop group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres. Their lyrics, often focused on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming-of-age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work features references to literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline. The group has released several albums and performed on several world tours. After debuting in 2013 with their single album 2 Cool 4 Skool, BTS released their first Korean-language studio album, Dark & Wild, and Japanese-language studio album, Wake Up, in 2014.
| Also known as | Bangtan Boys, Bangtan Sonyeondan, Beyond the Scene, Bulletproof Boy Scouts |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, pop, hip hop, R&B, EDM |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Big Hit, Pony Canyon, Def Jam Japan, Columbia |
| Associated acts | Steve Aoki |
| Members | Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook |
About BTS
Also known as the Bangtan Boys, they officially debuted on June 12, 2013 with a debut single album called 2 Cool 4 Skool. They broke a YouTube record previously held by Taylor Swift for most-viewed video within 24 hours with the song "IDOL." They would later set the record again with their 2020 single "Dynamite," which was their first song to feature lyrics exclusively in English.
Achievement of BTS
The band was formed by Big Hit Entertainment. Their first major world tour was called 2015 BTS Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet. They won Top Social Artist at the Billboard Music Awards four years in a row (2017-2020). In 2019, they also won the BBMA for Top Duo/Group. They were named 25 Most Influential People On The Internet by Time in 2017.
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