When was BTS established and debuted?

For young Kpop enthusiasts, BTS is a familiar name with a global impact. However, questions regarding their establishment and debut dates continue to captivate audiences. In today's article, let's explore the answers to when BTS was founded and when they debuted.

I. When was BTS formed?

Initially planned for a debut in 2010, BTS faced delays due to members leaving, leaving only Rap Monster. Later, they added 6 more members, with Jimin being the final addition. Before their official debut, the group garnered significant attention from the public not only because of their unique name but also because of the hip hop music genre they pursued.

When did BTS make their debut?

BTS officially debuted on June 13, 2013, with their first album '2 Cool 4 Skool' on the M! Countdown stage of Mnet. Formed by Big Hit Entertainment (later rebranded as HYBE), BTS's debut MV was 'No More Dream', reaching number 124 in South Korea before quickly dropping from the charts.

Initially a Hip Hop group, how did BTS evolve?

Initially starting as a Hip Hop group, BTS later diversified into various genres. For BTS, music serves as a medium to convey their stories and thoughts to the audience. Therefore, it's not surprising that all BTS songs are self-written, composed, and produced by the members themselves.

What does BTS stand for and what is its significance?

Behind the acronym BTS lies a steadfast determination to defy societal judgments, prejudices, and norms. The BTS members are likened to bulletproof vests, preserving themselves and fighting relentlessly for their values and music.

When did BTS rebrand and what was the significance of the change?

In July 2017, as the group's fame spread globally, Big Hit Entertainment officially unveiled a new brand identity logo for both BTS and the ARMY fan community. While the abbreviation remained the same, it was changed to 'Beyond The Scene', though the Korean name remained unchanged.

Who are the members of BTS?

BTS officially debuted with 7 members, as follows:

1. Birthdates and real names of the members

Jin: Kim Seokjin (김석진), born on 4/12/1992.

Suga: Min Yoongi (민윤기), born on 9/3/1993.

J-Hope: Jung Hoseok (정호석), born on 18/02/1994.

RM: Kim Namjoon (김남준), born on 12/9/1994 (Leader).

Jimin: Park Jimin (박지민), born on 13/10/1995.

V: Kim Taehyung (김태형), born on 30/12/1995.

Jungkook: Jeon Jungkook (전정국), born on 1/9/1997.

2. Nicknames of the members

Jin – the eldest member also holds the most nicknames, ranging from Pink Princess, Jin Princess, Ahjae (a nickname derived from his penchant for dad jokes, exhibiting Ahjae-like behavior), Eat Jin, Worldwide Handsome.

Suga is nicknamed Motionless Min or Slug because the pronunciation of Min dalpaengi in Korean sounds like 'slug'. This pronunciation is derived from his own name, and Suga also states that he is very fittingly slow-moving for this nickname.

J-Hope is nicknamed J-Horse because he has a face resembling a horse's.

RM – the leader, besides being known as RapMon, Leader Mon, he is also known as the Destruction Saint. He earned this nickname because RM inadvertently broke many things from the members' speakers to stage equipment.

V, also known as CGV – short for Computer Graphic V because the lines on his face are said to be perfect, like they're drawn by computer graphics.

Jimin is affectionately nicknamed Manggaetteok by the fan community. This nickname originated from his chubby face and chubby cheeks resembling a rice cake filled with red bean paste.

Jungkook – the youngest member of BTS, so his nicknames stem from that fact. These nicknames include Kookie/Jungkookie and Golden Maknae – the golden youngest because he is a talented young man. Sometimes Jungkook is also called Triple Threat or humorously named Jeon Seagull.

V. BTS Fandom

The BTS fandom was officially established on July 9, 2013, named ARMY. This is an abbreviation for the phrase “Adorable Representative M.C for Youth”. BTS's light stick is called the ARMY Bomb.

Above are the details surrounding the founding date and debut of BTS. Hope these insights prove helpful to you. Wishing you all enjoyable entertainment moments.