Questions about BTS are millions and it’s difficult to choose the most popular ones. When you type in BTS on Google Search, BILLIONS of topics appear – About 1,920,000,000 results in (0.76 seconds).
Hence, it’s like searching a needle in a haystack. However, I will include questions that readers who are still getting to know BTS may want to ask.
What does BTS mean?
BTS is an acronym that stands for BangTan Sonyeondan. These are Korean words that mean Bulletproof Boy Scouts.
RM said on TV once that people said it could also mean Beyond the Scene, but he confirmed that it’s actually Bangtan Sonyeondan.
According to J-Hope on a radio interview, the name, Bulletproof Boyscouts, stands for their ability to be bulletproof in the face of criticisms rained on their generation.
The BTS members are also called the Bangtan Boys.
Who are the BTS members?
There are seven (7) BTS members:
1. RM – (Kim Namjoon) – leader, main rapper, and dancer
2. Jin – (Kim Seokjin) – vocalist, dancer, and eldest of the group
3. Suga – (Min Yoongi) – lead rapper and dancer
4. J-Hope – (Jung Hoseok) – rapper and main dancer
5. Jimin – (Park Jimin) – vocalist and lead dancer
6. V – (Kim Taehyung) – vocalist and dancer
7. Jungkook – (Jeon Jungkook) – vocalist, dancer and the maknae (youngest) of the group
You may want to read more about each of the member’s role here.
Why is BTS famous?
BTS is famous because of their inspiring messages in their songs, their concise choreos, their pitch perfect voices, their unique personalities, and their diverse discography. They have it all.
Their songs usually talk about topics that are not done by other groups, such as mental health, social inequality and social evils, and problems that people typically encounter in their everyday lives.
Their songs talk about loving oneself, finding inner peace, accepting what you are no matter what, and other positive vibes.
Their songs are also interconnected to each other making up the Bangtan Universe.
You may want to read more about Why BTS is different from other boy bands here.
What religion is BTS?
The BTS members have not publicly stated their religion, but it’s apparent that they all believe in a higher power that is God.
In an online concert, RM once thanked God for making music technology possible, which allowed them to connect with their ARMY.
Although, they said that they don’t have a specific religion, it is believed that they practice the Christian or Catholic religion.
Regardless of their beliefs, they are good people who try to help the less fortunate through their fame and fortune.
Every member contributes to a charitable institution each year during his birthday.
Why do people love BTS?
The reasons vary from fan to fan, but what predominates is that they love BTS because they have been a comfort during their trying times.
There’s even a saying that goes:
“You will meet BTS when you need them the most.”
Millions of fans, recount how BTS helped them survive depression, sickness, anxiety, bullying, discrimination, and social injustices.
According to ARMYs, there’s always a song that could correspond to anyone’s personal problems.
Fans can relate to their songs, so a deep and lasting emotional attachment is forged between BTS and their fans.
BTS, themselves, acknowledge that “ARMY is their universe and their galaxy.” That without ARMYs, they would not be BTS.
When they win awards, they always say: “ARMY won an award,” attributing the award to ARMY – not to themselves.
RM once said, only 5% of the success is attributed to each member, while ARMY is responsible for 50% of BTS’ success.
You could also read other reasons here on why people love BTS so much.
Who joined BTS in order?
RM was the first to join the group formed by BigHit, followed by Suga, J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, V and then Jimin.
What are BTS ages/birthdays?
| BTS Members | Date of Birth | Korean Age | International
Age |
| RM – Kim Namjoon | September 12, 1994 | 28 | 27 y/o |
| Jin – Kim Seokjin – | December 4,1992 | 30 | 29 y/o |
| Suga – Min Yoongi | March 9 1993 | 29 | 28 y/o |
| J-Hope – Jung Hoseok – | February 18, 1994 | 28 | 27 y/o |
| Jimin – Park Jimin | October 13, 1995 | 27 | 26 y/o |
| V – Kim Taehyung | December 30, 1995 | 27 | 26 y/o |
| Jungkook – Jeon Jungkook | September 1, 1997 | 25 | 24 y/o |
*The Korean age is 1 year older because as soon as a child is born, they already consider him/her a year old.
What is the BTS music genre?
BTS feature various genres, from hiphop, to jazz, to ballads, to Korean-pop (K-pop), to pop, to EDM, R&B, to rock/alternative, and to rap.
Their music genre encompasses almost all types. Many of their songs are different from the usual K-pop songs.
So, the members want to label their genre – the BTS genre – because sometimes, the song can also be a mix of these genres.
When did BTS debut?
BTS debuted on June 13, 2013 with the song, “No More Dream,” a hip-hop song telling the youth that it’s okay not to have a dream; that they should not feel burdened by the dreams that elders put on their shoulders.
Instead, they should follow their own passion and do things that they truly love doing.
Here’s the complete interpretation of the song, “No More Dream”.
You could watch the video below, courtesy of HYBE.
Since then, they have composed songs that talked about taboo topics that most singers avoid.
When is the BTS-ARMY day?
BTS ARMY was established on July 9, 2013. The members celebrate this every year because they know that ARMYs are behind their phenomenal popularity.
What is BTS biggest song?
BTS has many worldwide hits. Songs that have topped the Billboard charts are:
1. Dynamite – #1 for 8 weeks
2. Life Goes on – #1 for a week
3. Butter – #1 for 10 weeks
4. Permission to Dance #1 for a week
BTS collaborations with Jason Derulo and Coldplay have also debuted on top of the BB charts.
According to Billboard on October 5, 2021, BTS are the artists with the most No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart this decade.
You may want to know BTS most viewed videos here.
BTS are the biggest pop artists in the world. This is indisputable. Nevertheless, they haven’t reached their peak yet.
Everyone is eagerly waiting for the result of the Grammys come January, as BTS was nominated for “Pop Duo/Group Performance.”
If you want to know more about BTS, you can peruse the articles under the BTS category on this blog.
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