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BTS did not just break records. They rewrote the rules for what a non-English-speaking act could achieve in the global music industry. Formed by Big Hit Entertainment in Seoul in 2013, the seven-member group spent their early years building a grassroots fanbase through social media transparency and lyrics that addressed mental health, societal pressure, and youth identity. That approach turned ARMY into the most mobilized fandom on the planet. The numbers tell part of the story: first Asian act to sell out Wembley Stadium and the Rose Bowl, six number-one albums on the Billboard 200, a United Nations General Assembly address, and a cultural impact that prompted South Korea to revise its military service laws. Each member, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, completed mandatory military service between 2022 and 2025, a period that tested the group's commercial resilience and only amplified anticipation for their return. Their fifth studio album ARIRANG drops March 20, 2026, followed by a Netflix live concert from Gwanghwamun Square, a documentary, and an 82-date world tour spanning 34 cities across 23 countries. The comeback is not just a K-pop event. It is a global cultural moment that has already sold out stadiums across North America and Europe within hours of tickets going live.
40 articles45 creditsDebut: June 13, 2013South Korean

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Discography

2026
ARIRANGAlbum
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2026
SWIMSingle
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2026
2.0Single
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2022
ProofAlbum
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2022
Yet to ComeSingle
Full GroupBTS
2021
ButterSingle
Full GroupBTS
2021
Permission to DanceSingle
Full GroupBTS
2021
My Universe (with Coldplay)Collaboration
Featured ArtistBTS
2020
BEAlbum
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2020
Map of the Soul: 7Album
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2020
DynamiteSingle
Full GroupBTS
2020
Life Goes OnSingle
Full GroupBTS
2019
Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)Single
Full GroupBTS
2019
Map of the Soul: PersonaEP
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2018
Love Yourself: AnswerAlbum
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2018
Love Yourself: TearAlbum
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2018
IDOLSingle
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2018
Fake LoveSingle
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2017
You Never Walk AloneAlbum
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2017
DNASingle
Full GroupBTS
2017
Love Yourself: HerEP
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2016
WingsAlbum
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2016
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young ForeverAlbum
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2016
Blood Sweat & TearsSingle
Full GroupBTS
2016
FireSingle
Full GroupBTS
2015
I Need USingle
Full GroupBTS
2015
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2Mini Album
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2015
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1Mini Album
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2014
Dark & WildAlbum
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2014
Skool Luv AffairEP
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music
2013
2 Cool 4 SkoolSingle
Full Group (Debut)BTSBigHit Music
2013
O!RUL8,2?EP
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music

Filmography

2026
Run BTS 2.0Variety Show
2026
BTS: The ReturnFilm
Documentary SubjectNetflix
2015
Run BTSVariety Show
Full GroupBTSBigHit Music

Brand Partnerships

2026
BTS ARIRANG - Lyrical ArmorCampaign
Full GroupSONGZIO
2021
Louis VuittonEndorsement
House AmbassadorLouis Vuitton
2021
McDonald's BTS MealEndorsement
Collaboration
2020
Samsung GalaxyEndorsement
Group AmbassadorSamsung
2020
HyundaiEndorsement
Global Ambassador
2020
Formula EEndorsement
Ambassador
2019
FILAEndorsement
Global Ambassador
2018
Coca-ColaEndorsement
Global Ambassador
2015
PumaEndorsement
Ambassador

Other Credits

2026
ARIRANG World TourConcert Tour

Fans Also Ask

Who are the members of BTS?
BTS has seven members: RM (leader, rapper), Jin (vocalist), Suga (rapper, producer), J-Hope (rapper, dancer), Jimin (vocalist, dancer), V (vocalist), and Jungkook (vocalist, maknae). All members are involved in songwriting and production.
When did BTS debut and what does the name mean?
BTS debuted on June 12, 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE). The name stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan, meaning Bulletproof Boy Scouts in Korean. In 2017, they added the meaning Beyond The Scene for international audiences.
What is BTS known for?
BTS is the best-selling artist in South Korean history and one of the best-selling music acts globally. They are known for breaking multiple records including Billboard Hot 100 number-ones, sold-out stadium tours worldwide, GRAMMY nominations, and their devoted fanbase called ARMY.
When is BTS coming back from military service?
All seven BTS members completed their mandatory military service by June 2025. They announced their comeback with the studio album ARIRANG (releasing March 20, 2026) and a world tour starting April 9, 2026 in Goyang, South Korea.
What are some of BTS biggest songs?
BTS hit songs include Dynamite (first all-English single, Billboard Hot 100 #1), Butter (10 weeks at #1), Boy With Luv ft. Halsey, DNA, Fake Love, Blood Sweat and Tears, Spring Day, and Life Goes On. Their discography spans hip-hop, pop, R&B, and EDM.

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