BTS (: 방탄소년단; : Bangtan Sonyeondan), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean that was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under . The septet—consisting of members , , , , , , and —co-writes and co-produces much of their own output. Originally a group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres. Their lyrics, often focused on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and , loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also often references literature and psychological concepts and includes an storyline .After debuting in 2013 with their single album , BTS released their first Korean-language studio album, , and Japanese-language studio album, , in 2014. The group's second Korean studio album, (2016), was their first to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the global music market, leading the into the United States and breaking numerous sales records. They became the first Korean group to receive a certification from the (RIAA) for their single "", as well as the first Korean act to top the US with their studio album (2018). BTS became one of the few groups since to earn four US number-one albums in less than two years, and (2018) was the first Korean album certified by the RIAA. In 2020, BTS became the first all-South Korean act to reach number one on the and US with their -nominated single "". Their follow-up releases "", "", "", and "" made BTS the fastest act to accumulate five US number-one singles since .
Having sold over 20 million albums on the , BTS is the best-selling artist in South Korean history and holds the with . They are the first Asian and non-English speaking act to be named (IFPI) (2020), to chart on Billboard's Top Touring Artists of the 2010s (placing at number 45), and to headline and sell out and ( in 2019). Featured on 's international cover as "Next Generation Leaders" and dubbed "", BTS has also appeared on the magazine's lists of the 25 most influential people on the internet (2017–2019) and the (2019). The group's include six , nine , 24 , and nominations for a and a . Outside of music, they partnered with to establish the anti-violence campaign, addressed three , and became the youngest ever recipients of the from the President of South Korea due to their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language. the fans base for BTS is A.R.M.Y and A.R.M.Y stand for Adorable Representative M.C. For Youth," BTS has 7 members is RM (leader) , JUNGKOOK, SUGA , V, JIMIN ,I'M YOUR HOPE YOU MY HOPE I'M J-HOPE AND THE HANDSOME WORLDWIDE IS JIN
