BTS, or 방탄소년단, is a seven-member musical act from South Korea. The group was established under the management of BigHit Music (now under HYBE Corporation), a South Korean entertainment company founded by songwriter and producer Bang Shi Hyuk. Despite the company’s initial setbacks and limited resources, BigHit believed in their motto, “music and artist for healing,” and fostered an environment that allowed artists to develop their talents and to advance on their own authority.

The members of BTS include Kim Namjoon (the leader), Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook. More officially, each member is referred to by his stage name (in the same order): RM, Jin, Suga, J-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. 

BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, as a hip-hop-based group. Tackling the issues of generational divide, mental health, education, and materialism, the band used rap and hip-hop as mediums to express their displeasure with society and connect with youth around the globe. This artistic vision was reflected in their name “BTS,” which stands for the Korean phrase “Bangtan Sonyeondan,” translated as “Bulletproof Boy Scouts.” Through their music, BTS sought to repel negativity and “protect” their generation from societal pressures. BTS’s music has since transitioned to adopt a more genre-bending, conceptual style within the