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BTS, a South Korean band, debuted in 2013 with the album "2 Cool 4 Skool." Over the past decade, the band's members have become global superstars, known for hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter." The group, consisting of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking album sales and extensive global tours. BTS continues to influence the music industry and maintain a massive international fanbase.
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Also Known As
Bangtan Boys • Bodan Shonen Dan • Bangtan Sonyeondan
Date
2013 - present
Top Questions
What is the debut date of BTS?
BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, with the single album "2 Cool 4 Skool."
Who are the members of BTS and what are their stage names?
The members of BTS are RM (Kim Nam-joon), Jin (Kim Seok-jin), Suga (Min Yoon-gi), J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok), Jimin (Park Ji-min), V (Kim Tae-hyung), and Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook).
What is the name of BTS's fandom?
The name of BTS's fandom is ARMY, which stands for "Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth."
Which BTS member is known as "Worldwide Handsome"?
Jin is known as "Worldwide Handsome."
What are some of BTS's records on Spotify?
BTS is the first and only group to surpass 37 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. Their song "Dynamite" is the first and only song by a South Korean act to surpass 1.7 billion streams on the platform.
Did You Know?
BTS delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly in 2018 to launch a UNICEF campaign for youth education.
BTS's single "Dynamite" was the first K-pop song to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard "Hot 100" chart.
Rap Monster, also known as RM, was the first member to join BTS.
BTS's "Map of the Soul: 7" was one of only two albums to sell over 500,000 copies in the US in 2020.
