BTS Basics

BTS Basics

Name: BTS | Bangtan Sonyeondan [Bulletproof Boy Scouts] | Bangtan Boys | Beyond the Scene

Fanclub: A.R.M.Y. (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth)

Current Members: RM/Rap Monster (Kim Nam-joon), Jin (Kim Seok-hin), Suga/Agust D (Min Yoon-gi), J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok), Jimin (Park Ji-min), V (Kim Tae-hyung), Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook)

Associated Acts: Members who have solo careers and subunits in a bulleted list

Debut: 2013

Agency(ies): Big Hit Entertainment (2013-

Official Website: https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/

Selected Music Videos 

“It was their sincerity, consistency and ability to embody the spirit of the times. When they [solidified as an] idol group, I promised them they would be able to pursue the music they wanted [including hip-hop]. Because it was hip-hop, they could express their thoughts and we wouldn’t touch that. If in turn the company felt they weren’t being genuine, then we would comment. I kept that promise, and believe that had an impact.”—Bang Si-hyuk, “The Mastermind Behind BTS Opens Up About Making A K-pop Juggernaut,” Time (2019)

1. I Need You, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1 (2015) | Lyrics: Rap Monster, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Brother Su | Composer: Rap Monster, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Brother Su
2. Fire, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 (2016) | Lyrics: Rap Monster, Suga, Han Sang Hee, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Devine Channel | Composer: Rap Monster, Suga, Han Sang Hee, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Devine Channel
3. Save Me, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (2016) | Lyrics: RM, J-Hope, Suga, PDogg, Ray Michael Djan, Ashton Foster, Samantha Harper | Composer: RM, J-Hope, Suga, PDogg, Ray Michael Djan, Ashton Foster, Samantha Harper
4. DNA, Love Yourself: Her (2017) | Lyrics: Supreme Boi, Rap Monster, Kim Woo Ram, Suga, Hitman Bang, PDogg | Composer: Supreme Boi, Rap Monster, Kim Woo Ram, Suga, Hitman Bang, PDogg
5. Fake Love, Love Yourself: Tear (2018) | Lyrics: RM, Hitman Bang, PDogg | Composer: RM, Hitman Bang, PDogg
6. Idol (ft. Nicki Minaj), Love Yourself: Answer (2018) | Lyrics: Supreme Boi, RM, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Alexandra Tamposi, Roman Campolo, Nicki Minaj | Composer: Supreme Boi, RM, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Alexandra Tamposi, Roman Campolo, Nicki Minaj
7. Boy With Luv (ft. Halsey), Map of the Soul: Persona (2019) | Lyrics: RM, J-Hope, Suga, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Melanie Fontana, Michel Schulz, Ashley Frangipane, Emily Weisband | Composer: RM, J-Hope, Suga, Hitman Bang, PDogg, Melanie Fontana, Michel Schulz, Ashley Frangipane, Emily Weisband

Media
Raisa Bruner. “The Mastermind Behind BTS Opens Up About Making A K-pop Juggernaut.” Time 8 Oct 2019. https://time.com/5681494/bts-bang-si-hyuk-interview/

Music Videos
Big Hit Labels. BTS (방탄소년단) 'I NEED U' Official MV (Original ver.) YouTube. 10 May 2015. https://youtu.be/jjskoRh8GTE (16 Feb 2021)

Big Hit Labels. “BTS '불타오르네 (FIRE)' MV.” YouTube. 1 May 2016. https://youtu.be/4ujQOR2DMFM (16 Feb 2021)

Big Hit Labels. “BTS (방탄소년단) 'Save ME' Official MV.” YouTube. 15 May 2016. https://youtu.be/GZjt_sA2eso (16 Feb 2021)

Big Hit Labels. “BTS (방탄소년단) 'DNA' Official MV.” YouTube. 18 Sept 2017. https://youtu.be/MBdVXkSdhwU (16 Feb 2021)

Big Hit Labels. “BTS (방탄소년단) 'FAKE LOVE' Official MV.” YouTube. 18 May 2018. https://youtu.be/7C2z4GqqS5E (16 Feb 2021)

Big Hit Labels. “BTS (방탄소년단) 'IDOL' Official MV.” YouTube. 24 Aug 2018. https://youtu.be/pBuZEGYXA6E (16 Feb 2021)

Big Hit Labels. “BTS (방탄소년단) '작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (feat. Halsey)' Official MV ('ARMY With Luv' ver.).” YouTube. 26 Apr 2019. https://youtu.be/62E_xyj_oDA (16 Feb 2021)

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