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BTS’ Jin Announces Dates For First-Ever Solo World Tour • Apr. 17, 2025, 7:40 AM ET (Billboard)

BTS’ ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ Video Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views • Apr. 2, 2025, 10:08 AM ET (Billboard)

BTS gets dragged into Kim Soo Hyun’s dating controversy • Apr. 1, 2025, 6:14 AM ET (The Indian Express)

BTS tops 1b views with ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ music video • Mar. 30, 2025, 5:08 PM ET (Korea Herald)

BTS’ Jungkook makes largest donation to South Korea’s wildfire relief: ‘I hope victims and firefighters will return to their everyday lives soon’ • Mar. 28, 2025, 3:56 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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 • Bodan Shonen Dan • Bangtan Sonyeondan
Date	2013 - present

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.