BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단; Japanese: 防弾少年团; also known as
Bangtan Boys) is a seven-member boy group under Big Hit Entertainment. They debuted on June 13, 2013, with the song "No More Dream" from their first album, 2 Cool 4 Skool, for which they won several "New Artist of the Year".
Bangtan Boys) is a seven-member boy group under Big Hit Entertainment. They debuted on June 13, 2013, with the song "No More Dream" from their first album, 2 Cool 4 Skool, for which they won several "New Artist of the Year".
The group's musical style and image ranges from a tough, "bad boy" image to a more youthful image, nevertheless mainly influenced by hip hop and R&B.
Through their many releases, BTS has tackled school bullying, the pursuit of happiness and rejecting society's ideals in their lyrics.
They play an active role producing their music, and all members participate in the musical and lyrical composition of their songs.
Through their many releases, BTS has tackled school bullying, the pursuit of happiness and rejecting society's ideals in their lyrics.
They play an active role producing their music, and all members participate in the musical and lyrical composition of their songs.
Known for their large social media presence, BTS were named by Forbes as the most retweeted artist on Twitter in March 2016.
Following that, Twitter launched its first ever K-Pop Twitter emoji featuring BTS.
Following that, Twitter launched its first ever K-Pop Twitter emoji featuring BTS.
Also known for their large international fanbase, having performed and sold out tours in Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, and South America, BTS's outstanding performances won them the Best World Performer award in the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards. Just a year later, BTS went on to win the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Award for Artist of the Year.
In October 2016, Billboard placed BTS as #1 on their Social 50 chart, making them the first Korean group to top the chart.
2013: Debut with 2 Cool 4 Skool, and O!RUL8,2?
2 Cool 4 Skool
The first album of BTS's "school trilogy" series and their debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool, was released on June 13, 2013, with the lead single "No More Dream".
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O!RUL8,2?
On September 11, BTS released their first mini-album, O!RUL8,2?, which consisted of 10 tracks.
2014: Skool Luv Affair, Japan debut, Dark & Wild, Wake Up, and first concert tour
The third part of the "school trilogy", their second mini-album Skool Luv Affair was released on February 12, 2014.
BTS promoted the album's title track "Boy in Luv (상남자)", releasing its music video on February 11.
BTS promoted the album's title track "Boy in Luv (상남자)", releasing its music video on February 11.
Skool Luv Affair
The album peaked at number 3 on Billboard's World Albums Chart. BTS then came back with "Just One Day (하루만)" with its music video released on April 6.
Japan debut
Big Hit Entertainment announced on March 7 that BTS will release their Japanese debut single album, consisting of the Japanese versions of their current songs. The album, 2 Cool 4 Skool, was released on April 23; their first single was a Japanese version of "No More Dream"
Dark & Wild
On August 19, BTS released their music video for their comeback single, "Danger" from their first full album, Dark & Wild which sold over 109,098 copies.
They made a comeback with "War of Hormone (호르몬 전쟁)", a track from Dark & Wild. Its music video was released on October 21, 2014
They made a comeback with "War of Hormone (호르몬 전쟁)", a track from Dark & Wild. Its music video was released on October 21, 2014
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Wake Up
BTS continued to promote in Japan, releasing their first Japanese studio album, Wake Up, on December 24. This album not only included Japanese versions of their songs, but also their first Japanese original tracks: "Wake Up" and "The Stars".
2015: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, and world tour
The group's third EP, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1, was released on April 29, 2015.
It was listed in June by Fuse as one of the "27 Best Albums of 2015 So Far" and was the only Korean album listed that year.
On May 5, 2015, their title track "I Need U" won first place on SBS MTV's The Show, which marked their first win since their debut.
It was listed in June by Fuse as one of the "27 Best Albums of 2015 So Far" and was the only Korean album listed that year.
On May 5, 2015, their title track "I Need U" won first place on SBS MTV's The Show, which marked their first win since their debut.
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1 had sold over 180,000 copies since its release.
"For You"
On June 4, BTS released their fourth Japanese single, "For You", to celebrate their first anniversary of their Japanese debut, with its music video released on the same day. The single climbed to the top on Oricon's daily chart, selling 42,611 copies within its first day.
Dope
On June 23, BTS released their music video for their follow up single, "Dope (쩔어)", from The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1, receiving 1,000,000 views in less than 15 hours.
"Dope (쩔어)" rose to its peak at number 3 on Billboard's World Digital Chart despite being released two months earlier.
"Dope (쩔어)" rose to its peak at number 3 on Billboard's World Digital Chart despite being released two months earlier.
World tour
The group's world tour, 2015 Live Trilogy Episode: The Red Bullet, continued with stops in Malaysia, Latin America, Australia, the United States, and ended in Hong Kong on August 29.
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2
On September 8, it was announced that BTS would return with the album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 on November 30. They also held a three-day concert tour, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: On Stage from November 27 to 29, where they showcased their title track, "Run".
PUMA
On October 19, it was announced that BTS would be the new brand ambassador for sports brand Puma.
"I Need U" - Japanese single
The band released the Japanese version of "I Need U" as their fifth Japanese single on December 8
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2016: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever, Youth and Wings
In 2016, the group were met with a series of endorsements, with Nexon announcing in January that they will be releasing character avatars based on the members for their RPG game, Elsword. They were also selected as the models for SK Telecom in February and the face of BBQ Chicken in April
SK Telecom
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Japanese single, "Run"
BTS released their sixth Japanese single, "Run", on March 15.
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever
On May 2, they released a special compilation album, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever; they held two days of concerts at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul from May 7 to 8 in support of their albums.
After that, the group began their Asia tour, which sold out 144,000 concert tickets.
The group also headlined KCON in both Los Angeles and New York in June and July 2016, both to sold out audiences.
After that, the group began their Asia tour, which sold out 144,000 concert tickets.
The group also headlined KCON in both Los Angeles and New York in June and July 2016, both to sold out audiences.
Youth
On September 7, 2016, released their second Japanese studio album, entitled Youth, selling over 44,000 copies in its first day of release, and shot up to first place on the daily albums chart in Japan.
Wings
On October 10, 2016, BTS released their second full-length studio album, Wings, with the title track "Blood Sweat & Tears". Pre-orders for the album, which contains 15 tracks, started on September 28, and reached over 500,000 copies within the first week.
The group achieved an "all kill" on the South Korean music charts, in addition to hitting number one on the iTunes album chart in over 26 countries and territories.
Within 24 hours of the music video for "Blood Sweat & Tears" being released, it reached over 6 million views. This broke the previous record on YouTube, for the highest number of views on a K-Pop group music video within 24 hours
Within 24 hours of the music video for "Blood Sweat & Tears" being released, it reached over 6 million views. This broke the previous record on YouTube, for the highest number of views on a K-Pop group music video within 24 hours
The album managed to make it to the U.K. Official Albums Charts, making history as the first Korean act to do so.
The album also debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200 chart with 16,000 units earned in the week ending October 13. This made the new U.S record for "Highest Charting and Best Selling Kpop Album".
The album also debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200 chart with 16,000 units earned in the week ending October 13. This made the new U.S record for "Highest Charting and Best Selling Kpop Album".
2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards
On November 19, 2016, BTS won 'Album of the Year' with The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever at the Melon Music Awards. This award marked BTS's first daesang, or grand prize, since debut.
On December 2, 2016, BTS won their second daesang for 'Artist of the Year' at the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
By doing this, BTS became the first artist not from a 'Big 3' entertainment company to win the award.
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