Monday, May 27, 2019

BTS - Bangtan Sonyeondan


  • Only: For BTS fan??
  • Name: BTS, stands for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan
  • Initially: Rooted in hip hop, BTS musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres
  • Formed: As teenagers under Big Hit Entertainment and released their debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool (2013)
  • Meanings: The original one being “Bangtan Sonyeondan” which means “Bulletproof Boy Scouts” in Korean. It signifies deflecting stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations like bullets.
  • Now: also stands for “Beyond the Scene.”
  • Consists: Of seven male members – Jin, Suga, J-Hppe, RM, V, Jungkook, and Jimin. The “leader” is RM.
  • Popular: K-Pop group wasn’t self-created – an entertainment company called Big Hit Entertainment held auditions to recruit members starting in 2010.
  • Wasn’t: finalized until 2013.
  • Forbes: Listed BTS as the most re-tweeted artist on March 2016
  • First album: Released by BTS was “Dark and Wild” which came out on August 19, 2014.
  • Known: For their lyrics that touch on sensitive topics like school bullying, societal ideals, mental health issues, suicide, nihilism, and female empowerment.
  • Fans: Of BTS are called “ARMY” which is an acronym for “Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth.”
  • Performed: At the 2017 American Music Awards which was their first ever TV performance in the United States.
  • First K-Pop group: to get their own Twitter emojis.
  • Big: Into fashion, some of their favorite brands being Gucci, WTAPS, and Calvin Klein.
  Sources: Different sites

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