BTS is a 7 member boyband from South Korea. BTS stands for the Korean phrase Bangtan Sonyeondan meaning “Bulletproof Boy Scout. According to the group member Jhope Signifies “to block out stereotypes, criticism, and expectations that aim at adolescents like bullets”.
The Group consists of the Members: RM (Previously Rap Monster) (Leader, Main Rapper), Jin (Vocalist, Visual), Suga (Lead Rapper), Jhope (Lead Rapper, Main Dancer), Jimin (Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer), V (Vocalist, Dancer), Jungkook( Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Centre, Maknae)
Hallyu wave
They Are known for their pop music which falls under the genre of Korean Pop Music. They Have created a k-wave which is known as the Hallyu wave. Other groups in past have also tried to invade the international market but BTS’s impact notably makes them the owner of k-wave.
They Debuted in 2013 Under the Bighit Music Subsidiary of Hybe Entertainment. Which is the home to K-pop girl group Glam and soloist Lee Hyun. Started in 2005 By the ex-CEO Bang Si Hyuk.
Their Debut Album 2 Kool For Skool followed by their first studio album Dark & Wild Helped them bang many Rookie of the year awards at prestigious year-end Korean awards shows.
But it wasn’t until 2015 when they got their first music show win with the song titled “I Need U”
This Award is followed by many designs and international nominations and awards. BTS is also the only pop group to have 2 Grammy nominations under their name.
What is the Full form of A.R.M.Y?
They talk about Self-love, Depression, Aspirations, and many more with the help of their lyrics. They started creating a wave back in 2015-16s and successfully won their first Billboard Music Awards back in 2017 defeating the 7-time winner of the respective category Justin Bieber. And if we talk about their Fandom Which is Named A.R.M.Y Short For Adorable representative mc for youth, they are enormous in numbers. Not only in America but in India also. Japan, Brazil, and Thailand Also note a huge part of the fandom.
They have the most album sales of any artist with their album Map of the soul 7. With numerous songs charting they’ve truly made an impact like no other. Their Fandom is actively participating in many donation programs. Notably, the Black lives matter Campaign has collectively donated 1 Million Us Dollars matching the number of donations that its members themselves made. If we talk about India, Indian armies also have made donations for many programs like Assam floods and women’s hygiene, etc.
Their impact on mental health is also humongous. Fandom consists of many people who benefited from their lyrics including myself.
Their ideology of self-love makes them stand out and be unique from most of the musicians in our generation. Their words are sharp, Impactful, and meaningful. They deliver them with grace and have a way to comfort the person listening to their music.
Some examples of those lyrics will be:
1. On days I hate being myself, days I want to disappear forever
Let’s make a door in your heart
Open the door and this place will await
It’s okay to believe, that The Magic Shop will comfort you
(Song: Magic Shop)
2. I’m the one I should love in this world
Shinning me, the precious soul of mine
I finally realized so I love me
Not so perfect but so beautiful
I’m the one I should love
(Song: Epiphany)
3. It’s just loving myself
Doesn’t require anyone else’s permission
(Song: Love Myself)
4. Don’t stop and worry yourself, it’s good for nothing – Let Go
(Song: So What)
These lyrics are just like a speck of dust in the sea. There’s more to the story. And this story is BTS universe. BTS’s very own storyline. Which follows the members in an imaginary storyline fighting the demons we face in real life be it society, family, or friends, and also saving that precious relationship that we make in the process of living.
Personally back in 2017 when I became an army. Finding Indian armies on the internet was quite difficult and it almost felt surreal seeing people who share the same compassion. At the tender age of 14, I made friends that are still here with me.
That’s the best part of this fandom. It’s more like a feeling to belong somewhere, to come to a place where we can share all our worries without feeling judged about them. That’s what BTS convey’s in their lyrics and what their Fandom upholds.
They’ve beaten some very big names in the American industry like The Beatles and One Direction overcoming the language barrier as the group member Suga stated in an interview “Music Transcends The barrier of language”
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