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방탄소년단

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Name:
BTS
Aliases:
Bangtan, Bangtan Boys, Bangtan Sonyeondan, Beyond the Scene, Bulletproof Boy Scouts
Hangul:
방탄소년단
Fandom:
Army
Debuted On:
Jun 12, 2013
Generation:
Gen 3 | 2012 - 2017
Composition:
Male
Category:
Standard Group
Origin:
South KoreaSouth Korea
Last Comeback:
Mar 19, 2026
About BTS
BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan or Beyond The Scene, formed by Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE Corporation) in 2013, rapidly rose to international stardom, becoming one of the most influential acts in global music history. The group consists of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their self-produced music and authentic engagement with fans, BTS addresses themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth, loss, and the journey towards loving oneself in their lyrics. They have garnered a massive fanbase worldwide and have significantly contributed to the spread of Korean culture globally.
Music Label
HYBE Corp.
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  • Kian84, Lee Junho, Kazuha, And Kim Yeon Koung Get To Work At “Kian’s Bizarre B&B 2”

    Soompi Sep 21, 2026

    Kian84’s Netflix variety Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2 will feature 2PM’s Lee Junho and LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha alongside former volleyball star Kim Yeon Koung, with 10 episodes premiering Sept. 22 and new stills showing the cast operating a second mountain-side branch

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  • Zerobaseone’s 1st subunit drops mixtape

    Zerobaseone’s 1st subunit drops mixtape

    Korea Herald Sep 20, 2026

    Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook of ZEROBASEONE have formed hip‑hop subunit EMP and will release EMP Mixtape Vol. 1: We the Extra, with lead singles “EMP” and “Pina C”; both members co‑wrote the four tracks, and a digital single is planned for November

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  • BTS’ Jungkook garners 500m streams on YouTube Music with ‘Standing Next to You’

    BTS’ Jungkook garners 500m streams on YouTube Music with ‘Standing Next to You’

    Korea Herald Sep 20, 2026

    Jungkook's solo single "Standing Next to You" surpassed 500 million streams on YouTube Music, giving him four songs over that mark; the Golden lead also debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has racked up 1.5 billion Spotify streams

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  • Nmixx to return in October with 6th EP

    Nmixx to return in October with 6th EP

    Korea Herald Sep 20, 2026

    NMIXX will return on Oct. 19 with their sixth EP Strange Muse, featuring six dreamy tracks led by the single "Birthday Wish" and, for the first time, three subunit songs pairing members; the six-member group will also hold an encore at Inspire Arena in November

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  • BTS’s Jimin Earns His 1st Solo RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan

    Soompi Sep 20, 2026

    BTS’s Jimin has earned his first solo RIAJ Platinum streaming certification in Japan after his solo track “Who” surpassed 100 million streams, adding to his prior solo album platinum for FACE

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  • Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, MONSTA X, EVAN, CORTIS, BTS, ATEEZ, LE SSERAFIM, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

    Soompi Sep 20, 2026

    Stray Kids’ mini album THIS & THAT spent a fourth non-consecutive week at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart while also re-entering the Billboard 200 top 15; ENHYPEN, MONSTA X, CORTIS, BTS, ATEEZ, LE SSERAFIM and other K-pop acts filled multiple top-25 spots this week

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  • CORTIS’s “GREENGREEN” Becomes 2nd Album Of 2026 To Sell 4 Million Copies

    Soompi Sep 20, 2026

    CORTIS's second EP GREENGREEN has sold roughly 4.1 million copies as of Sept. 17, making it the second 2026 release to exceed 4 million sales and earning the rookie group entry into the quadruple-million seller club after BTS' ARIRANG

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  • BTS performs at iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas

    BTS performs at iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas

    Korea Times Sep 20, 2026

    BTS closed the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, performing four songs — “Swim,” “2.0,” “Mic Drop” and “FYA” — in their first appearance at the festival in six years; the lineup also featured Cardi B, Snoop Dogg and Benson Boone. The septet will begin the Latin American leg of its Arirang world tour on Oct. 2 in Bogotá, with stops in Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires and São Paulo

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  • BTS, BLACKPINK lead K-pop charge in Best Group race at MTV VMAs

    BTS, BLACKPINK lead K-pop charge in Best Group race at MTV VMAs

    Korea Times Sep 20, 2026

    BTS and BLACKPINK headline K-pop representation in the MTV VMAs Best Group category, joined by rookie CORTIS and global girl group KATSEYE; BTS also picked up nominations for Song of the Year and Best K-pop while BLACKPINK members Jennie and Lisa earned individual nods

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  • BTS returns to iHeartRadio Music Festival after 6 years; Le Sserafim follows on day 2

    BTS returns to iHeartRadio Music Festival after 6 years; Le Sserafim follows on day 2

    Korea Herald Sep 20, 2026

    BTS returned to the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas after six years, closing night one with a cinematic "BTS 2.0" set featuring songs like "Swim" and "Mic Drop." The next night LE SSERAFIM made history as the festival's first K-pop girl group, opening with "Made My Night."

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