BTS

방탄소년단

«Bulletproof Boy Scouts»

-We purple you-

V

J-HOPE

JUNGKOOK

JIN

JIMIN

RM

SUGA

V

Kim Tae-hyung, known by his stage name V, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and model, born in Daegu, South Korea. Here are some interesting facts about him:

V played saxophone for 3 years before apprenticing with Big Hit Entertainment.
The company kept this latest member a secret, so ARMY met him when the teasers for his debut single ‘No More Dream’ were revealed.
V adores children and babies.
V’s pet is Yeontan, a cute little Pomeranian dog.
He is part of the ‘Wooga Squad’ a group of friends, which includes Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik, V and Peakboy.
He in BT21 is Tata
He was a trainee for approximately 2 years

J-HOPE

J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-Seok, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, singer, dancer, choreographer, model and producer, born in Gwangju, South Korea. Here are some interesting facts about him:

His father is a literature teacher, and since he was a child, J-Hope has had a great love for books.
His favourite colour is green and his lucky number is seven.
Although everyone knows him for his good humour, he revealed that he likes to be focused and serious most of the time.
Him at the BT21 Mank
He was a trainee for approximately 3 years

JIN

Jin, whose real name is Kim Seok-Jin, is a South Korean singer and dancer, born in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Here are some interesting facts about him:

Sus compañeros lo consideran la “madre” del grupo debido a sus habilidades culinarias. En 2018, abrió un restaurante en Seúl junto a su hermano.
Jin is nicknamed ‘Worldwide Handsome’, as he was surprised to be considered handsome outside of Korea during a press conference in 2017.
He is the BTS member with the best sense of humour, and his witticisms make the other guys laugh.
He always carries a notepad with him to write down ideas for new songs.
He in BT21 is RJ
He was a trainee for approximately 2 years

RM

RM, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer. He is the leader of the group BTS. He was born in Seoul, South Korea. Here are some interesting facts about him:

He is in charge of speaking English in interviews (he learned English by watching the American series ‘Friends’).
His nickname is ‘God of Destruction’ as he sometimes doesn’t control his strength and breaks things (e.g. Jungkook’s T-shirt in the presentation of ‘Fake Love’).
He has composed or produced over 100 songs for BTS.
Before joining Big Hit Entertainment in 2010, RM was an underground rapper with the stage name Runch Randa.
He on BT21 is Koya
He was a trainee for approximately 4 years

JUNGKOOK

Jeon Jung-kook, known as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer, dancer and rapper, born in Busan, South Korea. Maknae of the group BTS. Here are some interesting facts about him:

Jungkook is known as the ‘Golden Maknae’ because of his exceptional ability in various areas. From dancing and singing to rapping and boxing, he always excels!
Yes, he is afraid of microwaves and thinks they could explode at any moment.
During KCON 2014, RM was improvising his rap and Jungkook, instead of saying a line from ‘We Are Bulletproof Pt.2’, exclaimed: ‘My name is Jungkook, International Playboy! An iconic moment! For that reason ‘International Playboy’ has also become one of his many nicknames.
He in the BT21s is Cooky
He was a trainee for approximately 2 years

JIMIN

Jimin, whose real name is Park Ji-min, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He was born in Busan, South Korea. Here are some interesting facts about him:

He is known for his infectious laughter and cheerful attitude.
He can do mid-air kills with ease.
Together with Taemin, Sungwoon and Kai, they form a group of friends called ‘Parka Friendship’.
Jimin is an expert in Taekwondo and holds a black belt.
In BT21 he is Chimmy
He was a trainee for less than a year

SUGA

Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer. He was born in Daegu, South Korea. Here are some interesting facts about him:

If he wasn’t part of BTS, Suga would have considered going into architecture or becoming an interior designer. He is passionate about the art of creating and building things.
Suga has incredible intuition and has accurately predicted several major events. From BTS attending the GRAMMYs to announcing their stadium tour, his decrees have come true.
Suga performs charitable deeds on his birthday, such as writing messages with gifts for the ARMY or donating meat to orphanages in Korea.
He in the BT21s is Shooky
He was a trainee for approximately 3 years

Information

BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean group formed in 2010, who have invaded hearts since their debut in 2013 with the song No More Dream. It consists of seven members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook. Despite being created with a primarily hip hop style, they have come to incorporate a wide variety of genres into their musical repertoire. They debuted under Big Hit Entertainment with the single album ‘2 Cool 4 Skool’. Since then, they have achieved global success and have become one of the most influential groups in pop music, breaking several records and winning multiple awards. Their music spans genres such as K-pop, pop, hip hop, R&B (jazz-based, up-tempo, up-tempo music with an insistent beat) and EDM (electronic and dance elements, intense and energetic beats).

I’m sure you’ve heard of Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, Charlie Puth, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber? Well, you might be surprised to hear that all of these singers are part of the biggest fandom in the world, the BTS fandom, ARMY, a huge fandom that has driven BTS to be who they are today.

BTS has been a source of great inspiration for many people around the world, for the following reasons:

Self-acceptance and self-love: The lyrics encourage listeners to accept themselves as they are and to love themselves. The LOVEYOURSELF triology of albums specifically teaches us these values, in particular Answer: Love Myself (a profound song that closes this series) at the beginning talks about being lost and lonely, as it progresses, the message changes, at the end, it emphasises that true love begins when we stop hiding and accept ourselves as we are.
Fight stereotypes and prejudices: even if some people think they don’t deserve all this fame, only real ARMYs know what they have faced, the criticism and hate they have received, and what it has taken to get there.
Community and connection: Through their music, BTS has created a bond and connection between people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds.
Hard work and passion: BTS is a group that is an architect of their success, known for their tireless work ethic and dedication to music. This has inspired their listeners to pursue their dreams with passion and hard work, teaching us that we can achieve anything if we work hard and give our best at every moment.
Friendship: In addition to being known worldwide for their music, they also convey messages about friendship and unity in their songs. In several interviews they have spoken about the importance of supporting each other. The relationship between them is very close, as they have shared experiences, challenges and successes together over the years. They not only consider themselves members of a K-Pop band but also consider themselves family.

In short, if you don’t know BTS, you don’t know what you’re missing!

Akwards

Here’s a look back at some of the most notable awards BTS have won throughout their career:

Billboard Music Awards: They have won 12 awards and received 17 nominations.
Melon Music Awards: They have won 40 awards and have been nominated 57 times.
MAMA Awards:They have won 52 awards and received 77 nominations.
American Music Awards: They have won 11 awards and have been nominated 11 times.
iHeartRadio Music Awards: They have won 13 awards and received 15 nominations.
MTV Europe Music Awards:They have won 15 awards and have been nominated 21 times.
Japan Gold Disc Awards: They have won 34 awards at this prestigious Japanese ceremony.
Premios Odeón: They have received an award in this category.

In total, BTS has won 526 awards and been nominated 743 times. Their success spans the globe, and their fan base, known as ARMY, has been instrumental in their trajectory – impressive, isn’t it? 🌟🎉

Best Songs

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Dynamite'

The BTS wanted to share positive energy to their fans, because due to COVID-19 we had gone through difficult times.

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Butter'

The lyrics play on the idea of being smooth and attractive like butter, using this metaphor to describe the way the band effortlessly slips into the hearts of their fans (and into mine, which they have).

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Boy With Luv'

Its message is positive and joyful, and focuses on the idea of enjoying the little things in life. The title translates as ‘Poetry for little things’ or ‘Boy with love’.

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Fake Love'

Their message is profound and focuses on the struggle between the image we show to the world and our true essence. About their desires to be authentic and powerful in love, but feel trapped in a false façade.

BTS (방탄소년단) 'DNA'

It is a song that celebrates a unique and lasting love, a love relationship marked by fate. The repetition of ‘yeongwonhi’ (forever in Korean) emphasises the idea that their connection will endure through time and circumstance.