The History of BTS

(Left to right: Jin, SUGA, RM, V, Jimin, j-hope, Jungkook)
BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan or 방탄소년단, have become the most popular boy group in the world! There are seven members of the group: Kim Namjoon (RM), Kim Seokjin (Jin), Min Yoongi (SUGA), Jung Hoseok (j-hope), Park Jimin (Jimin), Kim Taehyung (V), and Jeon Jungkook (Jungkook). Bangtan Sonyeondan in Korean stands for Bulletproof Boy Scouts. BTS, since becoming known internationally, have used BTS to stand for a variety of acroynms such as Beyond the Scene, Beyond the Stage, and etc. The year 2022 marks their ninth year as a group and one of their goals is longevity as musical artists in a whole where trends determine popularity. Alongside BTS is ARMY or Adorable Representative MC for Youth. ARMY is the name of BTS' fanbase. ARMY can be found all over the world, and many have supported BTS since the very beginning. There is no BTS without ARMY, as the members have stated time and time again and there is no ARMY without BTS. ARMY will always and proudly support BTS in all their endeavors!

Bangtan Sonyeondan Eras

School Trilogy Era 2013~2014

Albums released: 2 Cool 4 Skool, O!RUL8,2?, Skool Luv Affair
Title tracks in order of release: No More Dream, We Are Bulletproof Pt.2, N.O., Attack on Bangtan, Boy in Luv, and Just One Day

Albums released: 2 Cool 4 Skool, O!RUL8,2?, Skool Luv Affair
Title tracks in order of release: No More Dream, We Are Bulletproof Pt.2, N.O., Attack on Bangtan, Boy in Luv, and Just One Day

Dark & Wild Era 2014~2015

Album released: Dark and Wild
Title tracks: Danger and War of Hormone

Album released: Dark and Wild
Title tracks: Danger and War of Hormone

HYYH (Most Beautiful Moment in Life) Era 2015~2016

Albums released: The Most Beautiful Moment in life Pt.1, Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt.2, Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever
Title tracks in order of release: I Need U, Dope, RUN, Butterfly, Fire, Save Me, Epilogue: Young Forever

Albums released: The Most Beautiful Moment in life Pt.1, Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt.2, Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever
Title tracks in order of release: I Need U, Dope, RUN, Butterfly, Fire, Save Me, Epilogue: Young Forever

WINGS Era 2016~2017

Albums released: WINGS, You Never Walk Alone
Title tracks in order of release: Blood, Sweat and Tears, Am I Wrong, 21st Century Girl, Spring Day, Not Today

Albums released: WINGS, You Never Walk Alone
Title tracks in order of release: Blood, Sweat and Tears, Am I Wrong, 21st Century Girl, Spring Day, Not Today

Love Yourself 2017~2018

Albums released: Love Yourself: Her, Love Yourself: Tear, Love Yourself: Answer
Title tracks in order of release: DNA, MIC Drop, GO GO, Fake Love, Airplane Pt. 2, Anpanman, IDOL, I'm Fine

Albums released: Love Yourself: Her, Love Yourself: Tear, Love Yourself: Answer
Title tracks in order of release: DNA, MIC Drop, GO GO, Fake Love, Airplane Pt. 2, Anpanman, IDOL, I'm Fine

MOTS (Map of the Soul) Era 2019-2020

Albums released: Map of the Soul: Persona, Map of the Soul: 7
Title tracks in order of release: Boy with luv (ft. Halsey), Dionysus, ON, Black Swan

Albums released: Map of the Soul: Persona, Map of the Soul: 7
Title tracks in order of release: Boy with luv (ft. Halsey), Dionysus, ON, Black Swan

BE Era 2020-2021

Albums released: BE
Title tracks in order of release: Life Goes On

Albums released: BE
Title tracks in order of release: Life Goes On

Dynamite Trilogy Era 2020-2021

Albums released: Butter (Peaches and Cream Versions)
Title tracks in order of release: Dynamite (BE pre-release), Butter, Permission to Dance

Albums released: Butter (Peaches and Cream Versions)
Title tracks in order of release: Dynamite (BE pre-release), Butter, Permission to Dance

BTS's Anthology Album

Albums released: PROOF
Title tracks in order of release: Yet to Come, For Youth

Albums released: PROOF
Title tracks in order of release: Yet to Come, For Youth

2022: The Start of BTS Chapter 2

BTS' Anthology Album, PROOF, serves as the close to their 9 year chapter 1 journey as musical artists that have broken barriers throughout their illustrious career. They have closed their chapter 1 and have began their chapter 2. During their 2nd chapter as BTS group members they, as quoted from a Weverse announcement, "will harmoniously carry out their group and individual activities. j-hope will be the first member of BTS to start this new journey and release his solo album."

2022 and beyond
j-hope's solo debut: Jack in the Box (2022)

j-hope to ARMY is known as the happy pill or sunshine of the group. j-hope is known for his vibrancy, impeccable fashion, diverse rap flows, and sharp eye as BTS' dance captain. In this new chapter as a member of BTS, j-hope will show a different side of himself as j-hope to ARMY. Jack in the Box will display his creative artistry and diversity within music. Please look forward to his new album!

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