For those who haven't always been in the K-pop loop, the past few months might feel like an awakening of sorts.
Members of the K-pop group BTS promote their album"Map of the Soul: Persona" last month in Seoul. By Sonia Rao Sonia Rao Pop culture reporter Email Bio Follow May 2 at 6:00 AM It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when BTS became a global phenomenon. The boy band is Korean pop royalty at this point, known to and beloved by fans of the genre for several years. But for those who haven’t always been in the K-pop loop, the past few months might feel like an awakening of sorts.
BTS performed “Boy With Luv” alongside featured artist Halsey on Wednesday night at the Billboard Music Awards, where a star-studded lineup also included Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Madonna and Mariah Carey. For those itching to know more about the K-pop sensation, here’s a brief guide to all things BTS.BTS is made up of seven polished 20-somethings: rappers RM, J-Hope and Suga, as well as vocalists Jimin, Jin, Jungkook and V.
“We started to tell the stories that other people wanted to hear and were ready to hear, stories that other people could not or would not tell,” Suga told Time magazine last year. “We said what other people were feeling — like pain, anxiety and worries.” It stands for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan, which literally translates to “Bulletproof Boy Scouts” . BTS is also referred to as the Bangtan Boys.ARMY stands for Adorable Representative M.C.
“ARMY is diverse, in age, gender identity, race, and geography,” reads a Refinery29 post about the backlash. “This comes from having a global fandom and music with universal themes that appeals to a wide range of people, including many who may not even speak the language."
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