♡ BTS (방탄소년단) Official Thread [#GrammyNominatedBTS #LifeGoesOn9thWin #Dynamite30thWin]

YongZura⁷ᴮᴱ · June 21, 2013

BTS

[Standing from left: J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook, RM (Leader) Suga, V and Jin

PROFILE

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Introduction:

BTS (방탄소년단 / Bangtan Seonyeondan) is a 7-member group under Big Hit Entertainment from South Korea. Currently, they are the most popular group (also called a Boy Band) in the world. BTS, if translated roughly in English, means: "Bulletproof Boy Scouts". They are also known as "Bangtan Boys", or "Beyond the Scene" (official rebranded in 2017). Although BTS has been around since 2010, they officially debuted on June 13, 2013. Prior to their official debut, there were constant changes among the members; RM is the only member left from the original line up.

BTS members are: RM (26), Jin (28), Suga (27), J-Hope (26), Jimin (25), V (25) and Jungkook (24). Each member has his own unique charms but together, they have a wonderful, tight chemistry/bond that unifies them into a spectacular group. Fans sometimes refer to the following units among BTS:

Hyung line (Older members): RM, Jin, Suga, and J-Hope

Maknae line (Younger members): Jimin, V, and Jungkook

Rap Line: RM, Suga, and J-Hope

Vocal line: Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook

Dance line: J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook

BTS have artistic freedom to experiment many music styles, genre and sometimes the Rap Line sings and the Vocal Line raps etc. Since the beginning of their career, BTS members have all taken part in the creation of their music and outputs, with many members involved in creating the melody, writing lyrics, producing the song or taking part in the choreography and visual aspects of their outputs. Their authentic sincerity, passion, and hard work in overcoming various challenges throughout the years has made them very successful, respected, and loved by their fans, named A.R.M.Y (Adorable Representative MC for Youth).

RM (KIM NAMJOON)

Leader / Rapper / Producer

September 12, 1994

Quote

Tell me your story. I want to hear your voice, and I want to hear your conviction

No matter who you are, where you're from, your skin colour, your gender identity, just Speak Yourself

Find your name, find your voice, by speaking yourself

- RM (UN, 2018)

His family moved to Ilsan-gu when RM was a young child and so he grew up there. RM is the first BTS member scouted by Big Hit after a fellow artist's recommendation to audition back in 2010. At that time, he was a well-known, underground battle rapper by the names: "Rap Monster and/or Runch Randa". Having outgrown both those names, his name is just RM now. During his first speech at the UN General Assembly in New York City in 2018, he made a personal, yet powerful speech calling on the youth to 'speak up', to find and live their authentic self, and touching upon the importance of self care and empowerment of youths (the quote above is taken from this speech). It has inspired many ARMY, becoming an anthem to those facing challenges in their daily lives.

RM is the official leader of BTS and the only member who is fluent in English. He learned English by watching the DVDs of the American TV show, "Friends," a gift from his mother. ARMY is used to seeing RM help the other members to express their thought in English and sometimes became their translator during their interviews in US. It is well known that RM has a high IQ (148 when he was 15 years) and in the past joined Korean variety shows to solve problems. In addition, RM has a strong love and interest in the arts, various books and exploring nature. He even coined the word "Namjooning" that the fandom adopted to describe this habit of taking time to just relax, think and get in touch with nature. This activity is important to his music making process and especially in writing poetic and meaningful lyrics which is essential in BTS music.

Although RM is the youngest among Suga, Jin and J-Hope, they respect him as a charismatic leader. His maturity, humbleness, and ability to lead by example has also earned the respect of the 'Maknae Line,' or youngest members. It is with his leadership, their humbleness and strong love and respect for each other that is key to BTS's success.

Links

1. Mixtape: RM (2015), Mono (2018)

2. Solo : Persona (MOTS7, 2020)

3. Collab: Winter Flower (2020)

JIN (KIM SEOKJIN)

Vocalist

December 4, 1992

Initially, Jin was a university student with an intention to become an actor. After being scouted on the street by Big Hit, he became inspired to become a singer and has worked diligently as a member of BTS to improve his vocals and skills as a musician, including playing the piano, learning instruments, writing songs and producing, e.g. latest project BE.

As the oldest BTS member, he does not use his position as "the eldest" in relation to his interaction with other members (despite Asian society placing emphasis on social hierarchy base on age). Due to his handsome "visuals", Jin is also affectionately well known as "Mr. World Wide Handsome" among the members and fans and it is now a long running joke. In addition, Jin is an amazing cook! He can be seen cooking for other members and on the various media content. He used to have a food vlog, called: "Eat Jin," which fans can see him eating various food deliciously either alone or with the BTS members as guests. Lastly, Jin has a wonderful sense of humor - he likes to tell jokes and make everyone laugh.

Links

1. Solo: Moon (MOTS7,2020), Epiphany (LYA, 2019)

2. OR : Abyss (2020), Tonight (2019)

SUGA (MIN YOONGI)

Rapper /Song-Writer / Producer

March 9, 1993

Suga was born in Daegu, South Korea. He started writing songs and learned about MIDI when he was 13 years old. He was also an underground rapper, named "Gloss," and known for his rapid-fire rhymes. His current stage-name, "Suga," is derived from the word "shooting guard" due to his love for basketball. He originally joined Big Hit as a 'producer' but ended up as a member of BTS. Despite being a member of BTS, Suga continues to produce many BTS songs as well as works for other artists, including those that inspired him into becoming a musician.

Among fans, Suga is known to be the quieter and sometimes more shy when compared to other members. However, he can be very vocal about a wide range of topics, ranging from mental health to politics. He openly expresses his thoughts through his own mixtape, where he uses the name: "Agust D" (Suga spelled backwards and a homage to Daegu). Army has also called him "Minstradamus" for being able to "predict" future BTS achievements correctly (e.g. wanting a #1 on the Billboards chart or performing at the Grammy's etc.). Related to this, you can see Army often using the following phrase: "What Yoongi wants, Yoongi gets!"

Links

1. Mixtape: Agust D (2016), D2 (2020)

2. Solo: Seesaw, (LYA, 2018), Interlude: Shadow (MOTS7, 2020)

3. Collab: Suga's Interlude (2019)

J-HOPE (JUNG HOSEOK)

Dance Leader / Rapper / Producer

February 18, 1994

J-Hope was born in Gwangju, South Korea. Being proud, he likes to reference his hometown in his songs. Prior to joining Big Hit, J-hope was a well-known street dancer. While a trainee at Big Hit, he was featured in other artists' work, such as rapping in Jo Kwon's "Animal". Not many people realized that he only learned how to rap after he became a member of BTS. He is also affectionately called "Hobi" or "Sunshine" by members and ARMY because of his bright, hopeful personality. His smile is often what people notice first about J-Hope, especially when he dances. J-Hope used to have a YT segment called: "Hope On The Street" to showcase his various dance skills.

Among the BTS members, he is well-known as a "strict dance leader" and often working to mentor other members to improve their dance skills. Recently, he mentioned that the members have become better at dancing after being together for so long that he doesn't need to be strict as before. J-Hope also has produced his mix-tape "Hope World" (2018) and a released a homage cover single and music video for "Chicken Noodle Soup ft. Becky G" (2019) with full support of the original creator of the song. J-Hope is also known to be organized/neat, unique sense of fashion among the members and never miss to share a selca on their Twitter for every occasion.

Links

1. Solo : Outro Ego (MOTS7, 2020) Trivia: Just Dance (LYA, 2019)

2. Mixtape: Hope World (2018)

3. MV: Chicken Noodle Soup (ft Becky G)

JIMIN (PARK JIMIN)

Vocalist / Dancer

October 13, 1995

Jimin was born in Busan, South Korea. Prior to joining Big Hit, he was a student at the Busan High School of Arts where he was training in modern dance. It was at his teacher's urging that he attended Big Hit audition and became a trainee. He moved to Seoul and was a student there together with V. Jimin was the last member to join BTS before their official debut and he is well known among members to be the hardest working during their trainee days. Jimin is well regarded for his sharp, clean dance movements, unique singing voice, and his adorable, affectionate personality. For their latest album, BE, Jimin was the Project Manager for the special album.

Since Jimin and V are the same age, the pair used to tease and prank other BTS members often when they were younger. Overtime, their friendship has only gotten stronger and the 'soulmates' created a special song called 'Friends' for the Map of the Soul: 7 album in 2020. As both Jimin and Jungkook are from Busan, when they have little arguments or bicker, Jimin likes to tease Jungkook by saying he's born earlier.

Links

Songs

1. Solo: Filter and Friends (MOTS7, 2020) Serendipity (LYA, 2019)

2. OR: Promise (Jimin, 2019)

V (KIM TAEHYUNG)

Vocalist / Dancer

December 30, 1995

V was born in Daegu and then moved to Geochang, where he lived with his family before joining Big Hit as a trainee. V was actually accompanying his friend to the audition when he was noticed by Big Hit staff. Big Hit did not reveal V as a member prior to their official debut; he was a 'hidden member' until 2013. until 2013. V is known for his unique, low voice that is often described as 'soulful' and touching by listeners. Currently, Army is awaiting his upcoming mixtape, which may be released before the end of 2020. However, one of his songs, "Blue & Grey" has taken from the mixtape and included in their latest album, BE.

Besides being a musician, V also acted in a Korean historical drama called, "Hwarang". He and Jin also contributed to the drama's official soundtrack with a song called, "It's Definitely You." V is also known for his good looks, visual and various facial expressions during performances, media and content. Even a few younger idols chose him as their idol. In 2017, V received first place as the “Top 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2017“. V is also known for his love of photography and the arts. He has pseudeonym 'Vante' for his photography projects. As for their latest album, BE, V was the album's Visual Director.

Links:

Songs

1. Solo: Inner Child (MOTS7, 2020) Singularity (MV/LY Tear, 2018)

2. OR: Scenery (V, 2019) Winter Bear (V, 2019), Sweet Night (OST, 2019)

JUNGKOOK (JEON JUNGKOOK)

Main Vocalist / Dancer / Sub Rapper

September 1, 1997

Jungkook was born in Busan, South Korea. He is called the "golden maknae (youngest)" by members of BTS because he is good at everything (literally - he is good at everything!) Jungkook has also composed several songs: "Magic Shop: from the Love Yourself: Tear album, "Your Eyes Tell" from the Japanese album: Map of the Soul The Journey, and "Stay" from their latest album, BE. In addition to singing, composing, and producing, Jungkook is also athletic - good at many sports, excels at drawing, cooking, photography, video editing, and directing etc. He became a trainee at the young age of 13 and chose Big Hit Entertainment specifically because of RM.

Jungkook is also called JK by other members and ARMY. He grew up well as the other members of BTS took care and mentored him since he was a teenager. Their bond can be seen in Jungkook's solo song called, "Begin;" where he expressed his thanks and emotions for the other members. Lastly, JK also has a studio called: "Golden Closet," where he also produced a series of videos (which are ARMY's favorites) under GCF (Golden Closet Film). With the skills that he developed, JK was the lead director for their latest "Life Goes On" (2020) music video.

Links:

Songs

1. Solo: My Time (MOTS7, 2020) Euphoria (MV 2018)

2. OR / Cover : Still With You (JK, 2020) 10000 hours (cover, 2020)

Videos

6.GCF in Helsinki (2019)

Credit to @Yinye for the editing.

Articles / References

1. BTS Wiki

2. How BTS is Taking Over the World

3. Wikipedia

4. Esquire's BTS Cover Story

5. BTS 2nd Speech at UN

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DISCOGRAPHY

BE (Deluxe Edition)

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Concept Clips

Concept Photos

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MORE

JACKET SHOOTING SKETCH

Track

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Title Track

LIFE GOES ON

"Life Goes On" Official Lyrics & Meaning (공식 가사 및 해설) | Verified

LYRICS

FLY TO MY ROOM

LYRICS

BLUE & GREY

LYRICS

SKIT

TELEPATHY

LYRICS

DIS_EASE

LYRICS

STAY

LYRICS

DYNAMITE

Official MV

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Life Goes On

On My Pillow Version

In The Forest Version

Dynamite

Promotion

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Good Morning America (USA)

Life Goes On

Dynamite

Best Artist 2020 (Japan)

Dynamite

The Late Late Show James Corden

Life Goes On

Dynamite

Searching for the exact time to update this part. There are so many... and still going on.

DYNAMITE (Single)

AUGUST 21, 2020

Photos

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Track (+ Remixes)

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Official MV

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This part also need to be updated

Promotion

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BTS WEEK (JIMMY FALLON)

Tiny Desk

I guess this part should be before BE was released... or should I just redo and combined both?

MAP OF THE SOUL:7

THE - JOURNEY (ALBUM)

JULY 15, 2020

TRACK

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I'm going to put the link only afterwards..

Official MV

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Stay Gold

MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 (ALBUM)

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Concept Photos

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Track

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1. Intro : Persona 2’54”

2. Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey)

3. Make It Right 3’42”

4. Jamais Vu 3’46”

5. Dionysus 4’08”

6. Interlude : Shadow 4’20”

7. Black Swan 3’18”

8. Filter 3’00”

9. My Time 3’54”

10. Louder than bombs 3’37”

11. ON 4’06”

12. UGH! 3’45”

13. 00:00 (Zero O’Clock) 4’10”

14. Inner Child 3’53”

15. Friends 3’19”

16. Moon 3’29”

17. Respect 3’58”

18. We are Bulletproof : the Eternal 4’22”

19. Outro : Ego 3’16”

* Click the link on the track list to listen to the song.

* Updated 22 July 2020

Official MV

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Black Swan

ON

'Interlude: Shadow' Comeback Trailer

"Outro : Ego" Comeback Trailer

Promotion

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PROMO IN SK

1. MNET COMEBACK SPECIAL - BLACK SWAN , ON & INTERVIEW

2. MUSIC BANK - ON , BLACK SWAN & INTERVIEW

PROMO IN US

1. THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN - BLACK SWAN DEBUT & BTS CARPOOL KARAOKE

2. THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON - INTERVIEW, SUBWAY OLYMPIC & ON PERFORMANCE

BTS WEEK

Previous Special Programs

MBC K-POP

SBS News

KBS

Official Links

Homepage •Blog • Twitter • Facebook • Youtube • Soundcloud • Spotify .V Live
• Weverse . BTS World.Instagram

MY PERSONAL NOTE

In order to get to know the 7 members of BTS better, I would like to make a few suggestions :

1. Do visit their original resources

a) listen to their songs on various platforms - Youtube / YT Music, Spotify, Apple Music, etc

b) watch their performances and dance practice - Bangtan TV (YT), Bangtan Bomb / Episodes

c) enjoy their reality programs - Run BTS on Weverse and V-live, BTS Bomb, Docu-series,

d) read their posts - Weverse and Twitter

e) watch their ending ment / speech - Interviews, Concert, Award Shows etc

2. Do find reliable ARMY translators who will translate BTS contents based on context.

3. Do share with others BTS' positive message as a group and individuals through their music and various other work.

** The most important thing is to be who you are and not letting others determined whether you are worthy of being a BTS ARMY

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NOV. 6, 2018 - I took over the thread after seeing it being "abandoned" for some time. I would like to thank the previous forumers who worked hard in maintaining this thread before.

I will edit or update any info in the forum when and where it is possible (I will never be able to edit other previous posts though). Hopefully, other ARMYs can also join in the forum here to spread their message of love and positivity. Thank you.

Latest update: December 8

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Gwiyomi91xo · June 21, 2013

Is Hitman Bang preparing a new idol group?

It seems like Hitman Bang will be debuting a new idol group soon!

Three videos were recently added to the BANGTAN TV channel on YouTube. The descriptions currently say that they're performed by the Bangtan Boys' Jin, Rap Monster, and SUGA. The videos seem to be hinting that the Bangtan Boys are currently preparing under the tutelage of Hitman Bang and will be debuting soon.

The first video tells people to vote, the 2nd one introduces their workroom, and the 3rd is a Christmas video that seems to remix many famous past songs together.

Check out the videos below and stay tuned for more information on Bangtan Boys.

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Gwiyomi91xo · June 21, 2013

Hitman Bang's new boy group Bangtan Boys reveals a graduation song

Hitman Bang's 'Bangtan Boys' released a graduation song, which goes along to the beat of the well known song,"Young, Wild & Free'.

Ever since their introduction in December, the boys have been steadily preparing for their debut. The newest video of theirs covers Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, andBruno Mars' "Young, Wild and Free", for which the lyrics have been sung in Korean to discuss school graduation instead, and is performed by members Jungkook,Jimin, and J-HOPE.

Are you looking forward to the boys' debut? Check out their graduation version of 'Young, Wild and Free' below!

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gif by members Jungkook,Jimin, and J-HOPE

jimin cute

Gwiyomi91xo · June 21, 2013

Bangtan Boys release a mysterious countdown clock

The Bangtan Boys have released a mysterious teaser countdown on their website!

The boys have been teasing endlessly with various clips of songs on their YouTube channel, and this countdown could symbolize that they'll finally be debuting for eager fans!

June 21, 2013

Hi , i love so much Bangtan Boy it's my best rookie Group

please enjoy it ^^

Gwiyomi91xo · June 21, 2013

크리스마스에 우리가 진짜 한 일..사진으로 ㄱㄱㄱ

June 21, 2013

Still a Little

Gwiyomi91xo · June 21, 2013

@BTS_twt Jimin Oh, I'm sorry, do not know the type you speak Photoshop

Gwiyomi91xo · June 21, 2013

@BTS_twt Jung Kook

Jimin's ....For the first time since the company came public'll Photos ~There are similar pictures and blah blah blah blah blahTweet did you get started todayFirst by trying a little geopnago twitterI do not mind @ _ @ king! ...

June 21, 2013

July 7, 2013

BTS (a.k.a Bangtan/) are 7 member hip-hop male group under BIGHIT Ent.
Official website: http://bts.ibighit.com/Official Blog: http://btsblog.ibighit.com/Official Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/BANGTANOfficial YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BANGTANTVOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTS_twtOfficial Twitter for BTS: https://twitter.com/bts_bighitOfficial Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bangtan.officialOfficial Me2day: http://me2day.com/bts_me2Official schedule: http://ibighit.com/schedule/schedule_bts.aspOfficial Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bangtan
Official FanclubA.R.M.Y(Adorable Representative M.C of Youth)

Members Profile

Jin (진)
Name: Kim Seokjin (김석진)Birth: 1992.12.04Height: 179cmWeight: 60kgBlood type: ORole: VocalFamily: Parents, Older brother.
Things I like:

[*]Cooking[*]Pink[*]Dogs/Puppies [*]Number 4[*]Spring Sunlight

Suga (슈가)
Name: Min Yoongi (민윤기)Birth: 1993.03.09Height: 176cmWeight: 57kgBlood type: ORole: RapperFamily: Parents, Older brother.
Things I like:

[*]Welsh corgi (dog)
[*]Taking Photos[*]White[*]Number 3[*]A weather where you can wear short sleeves t day and long sleeves at night

J-Hope (제이홉)
Name: Jung Hoseok (정호석)Birth: 1994.02.18Height: 177cmWeight: 59kgBlood type: ARole: Rapper, dancer, vocalFamily:
Things I like:

[*]Dogs/Puppies
[*]Green[*]Number 7[*]Spring[*]@-@

Rap Monster (랩몬스터)
Name: Kim Namjun (김남준)Birth: 1994.09.12Height: 181cmWeight: 64kgBlood type: ARole: Leader, RapperFamily: Parents, younger sister.
Things I like:

[*]Music
[*]Surfing the web[*]Number 1[*]Clear weather

Jimin (지민)
Name: Park Jimin (박지민)Birth: 1995.10.13Height: 175cmWeight: 60kgBlood type: ARole: Vocal, dancerFamily: Parents, younger brother.
Things I like:

[*]Light Blue
[*]Number 3[*]Younger brother[*]If the weather is sunny and cool, wearing earphones while listening to music that gives a good feeling

V (뷔)
Name: Kim Taehyung (김태형)Birth: 1995.12.30Height: 178cmWeight: 58kgBlood type: ABRole: VocalFamily: Parents, younger sister, younger brother.
Things I like:

Searching for good songs not many people know about
Good big lions
Black & White
Number 10
Autumn
Sunny weather

Jeongguk (정국)
Name: Jeon Jeongguk (전정국)Birth: 1997.09.01Height: 177cmWeight: 61kgBlood type: ARole: Maknae, vocal, rapper, dancerFamily: Parents, older brother.
Things I like:
- Red
- Drawing
- Number 1

A sunny weather with a cool breeze

Discography

2 COOL 4 SKOOL

Release Date: 2013.06.12

Tracks

1. Intro : 2 COOL 4 SKOOL feat. DJ Friz2. We are bulletproof PT.23. Skit : Circle room talk4. No More Dream5. Interlude6. 좋아요7. Outro : Circle room cipher

YesAsia | KpopTown | Soompi Shop | KpopMart | Kpop Heaven

Music Video

(predebut: rap mon, suga, jin)

(predebut: j-hope, jimin, jeongguk)JoKwon -

(predebut/appearance: J-hope, V, Jin, Jeongguk, Suga)

Featured

(feat. BTS) / (26 October 2010)

GLAM & BTS) / (15 February 2011)

(feat. J-Hope) / (27 October 2011)

(feat. BTS) / (2011)