About

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan, 방탄소년단) is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE Corporation). They debuted on June 13, 2013, and have since become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world.

Members

BTS consists of seven members:

1. RM (Kim Namjoon) – Leader, rapper

2. Jin (Kim Seokjin) – Vocalist

3. Suga (Min Yoongi) – Rapper

4. J-Hope (Jung Hoseok) – Rapper, dancer

5. Jimin (Park Jimin) – Vocalist, dancer

6. V (Kim Taehyung) – Vocalist

7. Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook) – Vocalist, dancer, maknae (youngest)

Music and Achievements

• Genres: K-pop, Hip-hop, R&B, Pop

• Known for their self-produced music, deep lyrics, and social messages.

• First K-pop act to top the Billboard Hot 100 with hits like Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance.

• Have won multiple Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV VMAs.

• Grammy-nominated for Dynamite and Butter.

• Became the first Korean act to speak at the United Nations (UN) and advocate for youth empowerment.

• Sold-out stadium world tours including Wembley Stadium and Rose Bowl.

Influence and Impact

• Known for their dedicated global fandom, ARMY.

• Address mental health, self-love, and societal issues in their music.

• Collaborated with global artists like Coldplay, Halsey, and Ed Sheeran.

• Appointed as Special Presidential Envoys for Future Generations and Culture by South Korea.

Military Service & Future Plans

• Currently on hiatus for military enlistment; expected reunion around 2025.

• Members are pursuing solo projects while serving.