BTS (방탄소년단), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy group formed by Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE Labels). The group debuted on June 13, 2013, with their single album “2 Cool 4 Skool”.
Group History
BTS was initially conceptualized as a hip-hop group centered around RM, an underground rapper. However, the group’s direction shifted towards a more idol-focused approach. After years of training, BTS made their debut in 2013.Since their debut, BTS has risen to become one of the most successful and influential K-pop groups globally. They’ve broken numerous records, including becoming the first K-pop group to top the Billboard 200 chart and win a Billboard Music Award.In June 2022, the group announced they would focus on solo projects for a while, but emphasized they were not going on hiatus.
Members Profile
- RM (Kim Nam-joon)
- Position: Leader, Main Rapper
- Birthday: September 12, 1994
- Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
- Jin (Kim Seok-jin)
- Position: Vocalist
- Birthday: December 4, 1992
- Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
- Suga (Min Yoon-gi)
- Position: Rapper
- Birthday: March 9, 1993
- Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
- J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok)
- Position: Rapper, Dancer
- Birthday: February 18, 1994
- Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
- Jimin (Park Ji-min)
- Position: Vocalist, Dancer
- Birthday: October 13, 1995
- Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
- V (Kim Tae-hyung)
- Position: Vocalist
- Birthday: December 30, 1995
- Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
- Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook)
Additional Information
- Fandom Name: ARMY (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth)
- Official Light Stick Color: Silver-Gray
- Fandom Color: Purple (Unofficial)
BTS has released numerous albums and singles, toured worldwide, and has become known for their socially conscious lyrics and performances. They’ve addressed issues such as mental health, self-love, and societal pressures in their music. The group has also been recognized for their significant economic impact on South Korea and their role in spreading Korean culture globally