Journey of BTS

JOURNEY OF BTS

How BTS rose to success

Bangtan Sonyeondan also known as BTS, is a seven member South Korean Boy Band formed in Seoul in 2013, the group initially form as teenagers under Big Hit Entertainment and release their single album, 2 kool 4 skool (2013). Subsequent work as their first U.S. Billboard 200 entries The Most Beautiful  Moment in Life, Part 2 (2015), The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (2016), Wings (2016) helped establish BTS' reputation as a socially conscious group.

BTS' MEMBERS

Kim Nam-Joon

Kim Namjoon also known as RM (Formerly Rap Monster) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and producer, he is the Leader and Main Rapper of the South Korean Boy Group called BTS managed under BigHit Entertainment. In 2015, he released his first solo mixtape, RM, as of October 2018, hus second solo mixtape, Mono, is the highest charting album on the Korean soloist on the Billboard 200 chart, having peaked at 26, he was recorded with artist such as Wale, Warren G, Gaeko, Krizz Kaliko, MFBTY, Fall Out Boy, Primary and Lil Nas X. He compose some of BTS' songs, they motivate people by their songs and that's why ARMY's really love them. Following an introduction to American rapper Eminem by his school teacher, RM grew interested in lyricism, printing lyrics he felt were "cool" and sharing them with his friends. RM transitioned to writing lyrics then, stating that his poetry became lyrics when it combined with music. In 2007, as a first year middle school student, RM began rapping in local amateur hip-hop circles, creating his first self-composed recording for the first time using the program Adobe Audition (then called Cool Edit). He later participated in his first concert in 2008. RM eventually became more active in the undergroup Korean Hip-Hop scene under the moniker "Runch Randa", releasing a number of tracks and collaborations with other underground rappers, such as Zico.

Kim Seok-Jin

Kim Seokjin also know by his stage name Jin, is a South Korean singer and songwriter, he is a member and vocalist of their group. He's the eldest of the group with the age of 27 and will enlist in the military on 2020. He's like a mother of the group because he takes care of the members properly, even though he is the younger son of their family, he managed to take care of their members. He is great brother and a great singer. And ARMY's are proud of him. Seokjin was scouted by BigHit Entertainment for his looks while walking down the strees. At the time Seokjin was studying acting and had no background in music. On June 13, 2013, Seokjin made his debut as of the four vocalist in BTS with their debut single album 2 Kool 4 Skool. Seokjin released his first co-produced track, a solo single from album Wings titled "Awake", in 2016. The song peaked at nunber 31 on the Gaon Music Chart and six on the Billboard World Digital Singles Chart. In December 2016, he released a Christmas version of "Awake" on SoundCloud. On August 9 2018. The second solo by Jin, "Epiphany", was released as a trailer for BTS' then-upcoming compilation album Love Yourself: Answer. The song was described as a "buildinf pop -rock melody" by Billboard and contains lyrics discussinf self-acceptance and self-love. The full version of the song was eventually release as a track on Answer, peaking at number 30 on the Gaon Music Chart and four on the Billboard World Digital Singles Chart. In October, he was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by South Korean president Moon Jae-In along with other members of the group.

Min Yoon-Gi

Min Yoon-Gi, also know by his stage name Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. Managed by BigHit Entertairment. He debuted as a member of the South Korean pop idol group BTS in 2013. In 2016, he released his first solo mixtape, Agust D. The Korean Music Copyright Association attributes over 70 songs to Suga as a songwriter and producer, Including Suran's "Wine", which peaked at number two on the Gaon Music Chart and won best Soul/R&B track of the year at the 2017 Melon Music Award. He became interested in rap after hearing "Reggae Muffin" by Stony Skunk, statingg that it was different from anything he had ever heard before. After hearing Epik High, he decided to become a rapper. By age 13, he began to write music lyrics and learned about MIDI. He worked a part-time job at a record studio by age 17. From then on, he began composing and arraginf music, rapping, and performing. Before being signed, he was active under the name the name Gloss as an Underground Rapper. As part of thd hipgop crew D-Town in 2010, he produces "517-016", a sonf commemoratinf the Gwangju Uprising. 

Originally joining the company as a music producer, Suga trained under Big Hit Entertainment for three years alongside members J-Hope and RM. He made his debut as a memver of BTS on Mnet's M Countdown with tge track "No More Dream" from their debut single albun 2 Cool 4 Skool. He has produced and written lyrics for a variety of tracks on all of BTS' Albums.

Jung Ho-Seok

Jung Ho-Seok better known by his stage name J-Hope, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, dancer and record producer. He made his debut as a member of BTS back when 2013 managed under BigHit Entertainment. Before debuting with BTS, he was part of the Underground Dance Team named Neuron and took dance classes at Gwangju Music Academy. J-Hope had been relatively well known for his dancing skills in dance prior to his debut, he won various local prizes for dance, including placing first in a nationa dance competition in 2008. His skills in dance eventually led him to gain interest in singing, helping him to gain interest in singing, helping him to audition as an idol trainee. As a trainee, J-Hope was featured as a rapper in Jo Kwon's song "Animal". Which was release in 2014. Hoseok released his first solo mixtape, Hope World, worldwide on March 1, 2018. The album was met with a positive reception. His debut at number 63 (and subsequent peaked at number 38) made him the highest charting Solo Korean Artist on the Billboard 200 at the time of the Mixtape's released.

Park Ji-Min

Park Ji-Min better known mononymously as Jimin is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer, In 2013 he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, under the record label Big Hit Entertainment. During middle school, he attended Just Dance Academy and learned popping and locking dance. Prior to becoming a trainee, Jimin studied contemporary dance at Busan High School of Arts and was a top student in the modern dance department. After a teacher suggested he audition with an entertainment company, it led him to BigHit Entertainment. Once he passed the auditions in 2012, he transferred to Korean Arts High School, graduating in 2014, Jimin is currently enrolled at Global Cyber Universiry.

On Jun 12, 2013, Jimin made his debut as a member of BTS with the release of the single "No More Dream". In the group, Jimin holds the position of vocalist and dancer. Under BTS, he has released two solo tracks: "Lie" and "Serendipitt". The song "Lie" was release in 2016 in the album Wings, It was ddescribed as stunning and dramatic, conveying dark undertones and emotions that helped reflect the overall concept of the the album. In contrast, "Serendipity" from the album Love Yourself: Ger released in 2017 was soft and sensual, unraveling the joy, conviction and curiosity of love.

Kim Tae-Hyung

Kim Tae-Hyung, also known by his stage name V which means Victory, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is a vocalist of the South Korean boy band BTS under BigHit Entertainment. V first aspired to be a professional singer in elementary school, and eventually began taking saxophone lessons in early middle school as a means of pursuing the career. V initially brcame a trainee for BigHit Entertainment after passing an audition in Daegu. After graduating from Korean Arts High School in 2014, V enrolled in Global Cyber University. On Jun 13, 2013, he made his debut as a member of BTS on Mnet's M Countdown with the track "Ni More Dream" fron thei debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool. He was first credited for music competition in Theost Beautiful Moment In Life, Part 1 when he co-wrote and co-produced the song "Hold Me Tight". He also contributed to writing lyrics for the song "Fun Boyz", co-composed by bandmate Suga. For the song "Run", V's melody was used with Jungkook's origunal lyrics for the next album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2. Furthermore, he contributed to music composition and lyrics for a solo song called "Stigma" from the album Wings. In May 2018, his second solo sonf, "Singularity" was released as the trailer for BTS' then upcoming third LR, Love Yourself: Tear. The track made It's UK radio debut on BBC rado on October 25. A months after it's release, Tge Guardian added "Singularity" on it's "Top 50 songs for the month of June 2018" playlist and Billboard included it in their Critics' list of the"Top 50 BTS songs" at number 28. Overall, "Singularity" was generally well received by critics and as a result was mentioned on several year end Critics' Choice list.

Jeon Jeong-Guk

Jeon Jungkook better known mononymously as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band BTS. When he became a trainee, he transferred to Singu Middle School in Seoul. Jungkook initially had dreams of becoming a badminton player when he was young, but after seeing G-Dragon perform "Heartbreaker" on television, it influenced him to want to becone a singer. In 2011, Jungkook auditioned for the South Korean talent show Superstar K during its auditions in Daegu. Though he was not selected, he received castinf offers from seven entertainment companies. He eventually chose to becone a trainee under Big Hit Entertainment after seeing RM, now his fellow band member and leader in BTS, perform. On June 12, 2013, Jungkook made his debut as a member of BTS with the release of the single 2 Cool 4 Skool. Under BTS, he has sung two solo tracks; the first, pop tracj "Begin" from the 2016 album Wings, told his story of moving to Seoul at a young age to becaome an idol and expresses his gratitude towards his fellow members for taking care of him during that time. The second track, a future bass song titled "Euphoria", was released witg an accompanying nine-minute short film on April 5, 2018 as the introduction to the third part of BTS' "Love Yourself" series. The full studio track was included on their albun Love Yourself: Answer on August 24, 2018.

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BTS started from a small agency (BigHit), at first, they are struggling to get a lot of attentions from netizens because their agency is not that big and rich to the point that BigHit decided to disband them during N.O era but RM (their leader) was against of their CEO's decision and he promised that he will make BTS' popular and they will make people appreciate their songs. As the time passed by, BTS become popular all over the worl . They motivate people by their songs, they make their fans happy, they're humble and love really love their fans. That's why ARMY's love them.

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