BTS' meteoric rise to fame has not been an accident.
RM both sings and raps for BTS, and he’s also a talented songwriter.
Namjoon is the only member of the band who speaks English, which, as he toldYahoo!
Entertainment, he learned by watchingFriends"like a dozen times."
RM’s skill set would prove to be the foundation of the band that would become BTS.
Without him, the group may not exist.
“I was … only 16 years old, a freshman at high school,” RM toldTime.
“Bang thought I had potential as a rapper and lyricist, and we went from there.”
It took a while, but the band that came together was well worth the wait.
The members of BTS would become “as close as brothers,” as RM toldTime.
Voxnoted that three major studios began the process of forming “idol groups” in the ’90s.
Three of its members, RM, Suga, and J-Hope, are rappers, as noted byTime.
This decision wasn’t popular with everyone.
At the time, Bang was training several performers for the group that would become known as BTS.
Those trainees left, leaving only RM, Suga, and J-Hope.
The search then began for “members that had more of an idol-like quality.”
And eventually, Jimin, Jin, V, and Jungkook were added to the lineup.
The song urges young people not to conform to societal expectations but to follow their dreams.
“Dope” is another anthem of empowerment, condemning older generations that look down on the youth.
Other issues the band sheds light on include bullying and mental illness (perSBS).
Suga toldBillboardthat the band felt it was necessary to draw attention to such topics.
“If we don’t talk about these issues, who will?”
So isn’t it up to us?"
Yes, in the U.S. it was a different story.
And even after all that work, the concert was only attended by a couple hundred people.
Theyannounced the name of their fan clubin July 2013, shortly after the release of their first album.
The fandom is known for its ardent devotion to BTS.
There are also rules members have to follow, such as never intentionally boarding the same airplane as BTS.
The band has millions of followers on the social media platform.
“Loyalty built through direct contact with fans had a lot to do with that,” he revealed.
In 2017, after BTS reached an international audience, they changed up their name a bit.
While they are still officially known as BTS, the letters now stand for “Beyond the Scene.”
BTS' music grew up along with the band
BTS has changed a lot over the years.
As the members have each matured, the band’s look and sound has likewise shifted.
Gradually, the band began to grow into an edgier sound.
The collaborations also seem to have encouraged BTS to branch out a bit.
BTS also beat out the likes of Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande.
This makes BTS' social reachhuge.
Will BTS ever retire?
The proposed change would allow other entertainers who make “great contributions” to do the same.
Legalities aside, BTS wants to perform as long as possible.
