BTS

BTS, ogé dipikawanoh salaku Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단), nu diterjemahkeun ka "Bulletproof Boy Scouts," mangrupakeun band boy Korea nu geus ngalawan barrier budaya pikeun jadi fenomén global. Formasi BTS dimimitian dina 2010 ku anggota kahiji, RM, kapanggih pikeun talenta raping na ku Big Hit Entertainment (nu ayeuna HYBE Corporation). Dina sababaraha taun saterusna, lineup solidified ku nambahkeun enam anggota lianna: in (Kim Seok-jin), Suga (Min Yoon-gi), J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok), Jimin (Park Ji-min), V (Kim Tae-hyung), jeung Jung Kook (Jeon Jung-kook), unggal ngabalukarkeun bakat unik ka grup.

RM (Kim Nam Joon)

• Stage Name: RM (dulu Rap Monster)
• Birth Name: Kim Nam Joon (김남준)
• Posisi: Leader, Main Rapper
• Hari lahir: September 12, 1994
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
• Weight: 76 kg (167 lbs)

Jin (Kim Seok Jin)

• Stage Name: Jin (진)
• Birth Name: Kim Seok Jin (김석진)
• Posisi: Sub Vocalist, Visual
• Hari lahir: Désémber 4, 1992
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Height: 179 cm (5’10.4”)
• Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)

Suga (Min Yoon Gi)

• Stage Name: Suga (슈가)
• Birth Name: Min Yoon Gi (민윤기)
• Posisi: Lead Rapper
• Hari lahir: 9 Maret 1993
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Height: 174 cm (5’8.5”)
• Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)

J-Hope (Jung Ho Seok)

• Stage Name: J-Hope (제이홉)
• Birth Name: Jung Ho Seok (정호석)
• Posisi: Main Dancer, Sub Rapper, Sub Vocalist
• Hari lahir: Februari 18, 1994
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)

Jimin (Park Ji Min)

• Stage Name: Jimin (지민)
• Birth Name: Park Ji Min박 (지민)
• Posisi: Dancing Main, Lead Vocalist
• Hari lahir: Oktober 13, 1995
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Height: 174 cm (5’8.5”)
• Weight: 58.6 kg (129 lbs)

V (Kim Tae Hyung)

• Stage Name: V (뷔)
• Birth Name: Kim Tae Hyung (김태형)
• Posisi: Sub Vocalist, Visual
• Hari lahir: Désémber 30, 1995
• Zodiac Sign: Suka
• Height: 179 cm (5’10.4”)
• Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)

Jungkook (Jeon Jung Kook)

• Stage Name: Jungkook (정국)
• Birth Name: Jeon Jung Kook (전정국)
• Posisi: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Center, Maknae
• Hari lahir: September 1, 1997
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
• Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)

Ieu dimimitian jeung single album "2 Cool 4 Skool," nu kaasup lagu kayaning "No More Dream" jeung "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2."

BTS's early work was marked by a strong hip-hop influence and lyrics that dealt with the challenges faced by youth, such as the education system and societal expectations. Their first EP, "O!RUL8,2?" released in September 2013, continued these themes. By the end of their first year, they had also released the second part of their "school trilogy," the EP "Skool Luv Affair," in Februari 2014, which included hits like "Boy in Luv."

2015 ngagambarkeun titik balik anu signifikan pikeun BTS ku rilis "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1," nu ngagambarkeun single " I Need U." lagu ieu meunang aranjeunna panghargaan musik show kahiji, hiji momen pivotal dina karir mana wae artis Korea. The follow-up, "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2," jeung album kompilasi "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever," ningali aranjeunna eksploring rentang leuwih lebar genre jeung kandungan emosional anu leuwih luhur, jeung track kawas "Run" jeung "Fire."

BTS's international breakthrough came with their second full album, "Wings," released in Oktober 2016. It sold over 1.5 million copies in South Korea alone and included the chart-topping single "Blood Sweat & Tears." The album's success was a testament to BTS's growing global appeal, with its themes of temptation and personal growth resonating with a diverse audience. From there, their popularity soared, with subsequent albums breaking records and garnering an international fanbase known as ARMY. The word ARMY is an acronym for “Adorable Representative MC For Youth”.

The "Love Yourself" runtuyan, nu dimimitian dina 2017 ku "Love Yourself: Her" jeung dilanjutkan ku "Love Yourself: Tear" jeung "Love Yourself: Answer" dina 2018, catapulted BTS ka luhur unprecedented. "Love Yourself: Her" dijual leuwih ti 1.2 juta salinan dina Gaon Album Chart dina bulan kahiji, nalika "Love Yourself: Tear" jadi album K-pop kahiji pikeun ngahontal nomor satu di Billboard 200. The lead tina single "Love Yourself: Answer,"PF_

The group's "Love Yourself World Tour" kicked off in Agustus 2018 and included sold-out performances in iconic venues like New York City's Citi Field, marking the first time a Korean group had performed in a U.S. stadium. The tour was extended with the "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" stadium tour, which saw them performing in even larger venues across the globe.

BTS dilanjutkan evolusi artistik na "Map of the Soul". "Map of the Soul: Persona," dirilis dina bulan April 2019, dijual leuwih ti 3,2 juta salinan dina bulan kahiji na ngagambarkeun kolaborasi jeung Halsey dina single "Boy With Luv." The follow-up, "Map of the Soul: 7," dirilis dina bulan Pebruari 2020, dijual leuwih ti 4,1 juta salinan dina ngan sembilan poé, ngadegkeun rekor anyar pikeun jumlah pangluhurna album dijual dina waktos pangluhurna di Korea Kidul.

Ngeunaan pandémi global, BTS terus ngéléhkeun musik anyar. album "BE," dirilis dina bulan Nopémber 2020, éta hiji suksés komérsial jeung kritis. single utama "Dynamite," lagu kahiji maranéhanana utamana dina basa Inggris, topped Billboard Hot 100 chart, nyieun BTS pamingpin all-South Korean act pikeun ngahasilkeun prestasi ieu.

Dina 2021, BTS geus meunang loba panghargaan, kaasup 6 Korea Music Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, jeung 9 American Music Awards. Aranjeunna geus nominasikeun pikeun Grammy Award jeung geus meunang 24 Mnet Asian Music Awards. panghargaan maranéhanana ngagambarkeun pangaruh global na pangaruh musik maranéhanana.

Dina ahir 2021, BTS ngumumkeun yén aranjeunna bakal nyimpen hésé pikeun fokus dina proyék individu jeung nyimpen jasa militer wajib di Korea Kidul. keputusan ieu kapanggih jeung dukungan ti fans maranéhanana, anu paham penting budaya tina jasa ieu di Korea Kidul.

During the hiatus, each member of BTS has taken the opportunity to explore individual artistic expressions, resulting in a variety of projects that showcase their unique talents and personal styles.

• RM (Kim Nam-joon): RM, known for his introspective lyricism and leadership within BTS, released his debut solo album 'Indigo' on Désémber 2, 2022. The album features a rich tapestry of genres and collaborations with artists like Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak, reflecting RM's eclectic musical influences and his contemplative nature. 'Indigo' has been described as a sonic representation of RM's personal and artistic journey, particularly as he transitions from his twenties into his thirties.
• Suga (Min Yoon-gi): Suga, who performs solo as Agust D, has continued to build on his reputation as a sharp-tongued rapper and insightful producer. His first solo album 'D-DAY,' released on April 21, 2023, completes his mixtape trilogy and delves into his personal experiences and growth as an artist. Alongside his album, Suga also released a documentary titled 'Road to D-Day,' which offers a glimpse into his creative process and global travels. His collaboration with Halsey on the track "Lilith (Diablo IV Anthem)" released on Juni 6, 2023, showcases his versatility and crossover appeal.
• J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok): J-Hope has always been known for his bright persona and energetic performances. His solo album 'Jack in the Box,' released on Juli 15, 2022, presents a more mature and experimental side of his artistry. The album's lead single, "More," is a testament to J-Hope's desire to push his creative boundaries and explore new musical territories.
• Jin (Kim Seok-jin): Karya solo Jin geus sering ngabalukarkeun kakuatan vokal emosional nya. single "The Astronaut," dirilis tanggal 28 Oktober 2022, dina kolaborasi jeung Coldplay, nyaéta lagu pop-rock anu ngaronjatkeun jeung fans sakuliah dunya.
• Jimin (Park Ji-min): usaha solo Jimin geus ngamungkinkeun anjeunna pikeun ngabalukarkeun bakat vokal na tarian anu unik. album solo kahiji na 'FACE,' dirilis dina 24 Maret 2023, ngawengku campuran pop kontemporer jeung R & B, ngawanohkeun versatility Jimin salaku panganyarna. album ieu nyandak kolaborasi sukses na jeung TAEYANG tina BIG BANG, "Vibe," nu charted dina Hot 100.
• V (Kim Tae-hyung): V's deep, soulful voice has been a standout in BTS's music, and his solo work continues to captivate audiences. His debut solo album 'Layover,' set for release on September 8, 2023, includes tracks that promise to showcase his introspective songwriting and rich vocal tone. Additionally, V has ventured into the world of reality TV with his participation in the docuseries 'In the Soop: Friendcation,' which aired on a Korean TV network and Hotstar in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Jung Kook (Jeon Jung-kook): salaku anggota pangsaéna BTS, Jung Kookngaronjatkeun salaku hiji artis geus dipikawanoh ku fans. track solo "My You," dirilis dina Juni 2022 salaku hadiah ka fans dina ulang tahun BTS, mangrupakeun ekspresi syukur. album debut 'GOLDEN,' dirilis dina 3 Nopémber 2023, ieu diatur pikeun eksplorasi rupa-rupa aspek tina seni na, ti nyanyi ka songwriting jeung ngahasilkeun.

Histori BTS mangrupakeun salah sahiji pangaweruh nyandak ekspresi artistik, sambungan jeung fans, sarta ngéléhkeun barrier. Ti debut maranéhanana ka proyék solo ayeuna, anggota BTS geus konsisten demonstrasikeun komitmen ka autentik, kreatifitas, jeung pangaruh global.

Sementara aranjeunna nyimpen jasa militer wajib, anggota BTS teu ngan nyimpen tanggung jawab maranéhanana salaku warga Korea Kidul tapi ogé nyandak waktos pikeun eksplorasi identitas individu maranéhanana salaku artis. anticipation pikeun kembalinya salaku grup nyaéta palapis di kalangan ARMY, jeung industri musik di sakuliahna, sakumaha aranjeunna nyimpen bab saterusna dina perjalanan BTS.