BTS: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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BTS is boycotting the Grammys. It’s part of a long history of category controversies • Nov. 12, 2026, 12:49 PM ET (NPR)

Stanford University offers ‘Namjooning’ course inspired by BTS leader RM • Nov. 10, 2026, 3:30 AM ET (Straits Times)

S’pore to turn ‘Ari Red’ in December with drone shows, pop-ups and light-ups for BTS The City Arirang • Nov. 9, 2026, 8:20 PM ET (Straits Times)

BTS Plans to Add More ARIRANG Tour Dates & Work on New Music & Solo Projects in 2027 • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Billboard)

BTS concerts in Taiwan, Indonesia to be screened at movie theaters in over 80 countries • Nov. 2, 2026, 6:55 PM ET (Korea Herald)

BTS, a South Korean band, debuted in 2013 with the album "2 Cool 4 Skool." Over the past decade, the band's members have become global superstars, known for hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter." The group, consisting of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking album sales and extensive global tours. BTS continues to influence the music industry and maintain a massive international fanbase.

Facts

Also Known As	Bangtan Boys • Bangtan Sonyeondan • Bodan Shonen Dan
Date	2013 - present
Areas Of Involvement	BTS members have completed mandatory national service

Did You Know?

BTS delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly in 2018 to launch a UNICEF campaign for youth education.
BTS's single "Dynamite" was the first K-pop song to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard "Hot 100" chart.
Rap Monster, also known as RM, was the first member to join BTS.
BTS's "Map of the Soul: 7" was one of only two albums to sell over 500,000 copies in the US in 2020.