Overview
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan, also known as Beyond The Scene) is a seven-member South Korean boy band that debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE). They are credited with popularizing K-pop globally and were the first Korean act to achieve multiple number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
Members
| Stage Name | Real Name | Birth Date | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM | Kim Nam-joon | 1994.09.12 | Leader, Main Rapper |
| Jin | Kim Seok-jin | 1992.12.04 | Sub Vocalist, Visual |
| Suga | Min Yoon-gi | 1993.03.09 | Lead Rapper |
| J-Hope | Jung Ho-seok | 1994.02.18 | Main Dancer, Sub Rapper |
| Jimin | Park Ji-min | 1995.10.13 | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist |
| V | Kim Tae-hyung | 1995.12.30 | Sub Vocalist, Visual |
| Jungkook | Jeon Jung-kook | 1997.09.01 | Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Maknae |
Awards and Records
- Six Billboard Hot 100 No.1 hits (Dynamite, Savage Love, Life Goes On, Butter, Permission to Dance, My Universe)
- Three Grammy Award nominations
- American Music Awards Artist of the Year
- Three UN General Assembly speeches (2018, 2020, 2021)
- First Korean artist to perform stadium tour in the United States
Discography
Studio Albums
- DARK&WILD (2014)
- WINGS (2016)
- LOVE YOURSELF 轉 Tear (2018)
- MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 (2020)
- BE (2020)
- Proof (2022, Anthology)
ARMY
BTS official fandom name is ARMY (Adorable Representative M.C for Youth). It is considered one of the most powerful fandoms in the world, demonstrating significant influence in album sales, streaming, and voting.
Military Service
Members have been fulfilling their mandatory South Korean military service since 2022, with full group activities expected to resume after all members complete service in 2025.