The eldest member of BTS is also a competent vocalist, whose soothing voice gave life to three solo songs under the group’s roster: 2016’s "Awake," 2018’s "Epiphany" and 2020’s "Moon." Worldwide Handsome," as he became known for his good looks. From Jin’s "The Astronaut" to Jung Kook’s "Dreamers," breaks down all of BTS’s solo releases so far. While 2022 brought in the news that BTS would take a break from group activities as they enlist in the South Korean mandatory military service, that meant their solo careers would take on the spotlight, launching in a new era. Since the beginning, BTS always encouraged its members to develop their own artistry, and all of them released several solos that spotlight their unique talents. However, that wouldn’t be possible if the seven humans behind it weren’t as interesting as the whole. An entity capable of uniting people all over the world and transmitting much-needed messages in their music. For all of their contributions to South Korea’s culture, they also became the youngest recipients of the country’s Order of Cultural Merit in 2018.īTS is, in some ways, a symbol of something bigger than themselves. BTS also won a slew of trophies in South Korean and American award shows, including five GRAMMY nominations. Taking all that in consideration, it’s not surprising that BTS have broken numerous album and tour sales records throughout their career - they sold out Wembley Stadium and the Rose Bowl in 2019, becoming the first non-English-speaking, Asian artists to do so, for example. BTS also offer a wide-range of musical genres - from hip-hop disses like "Mic Drop," to heartfelt ballads like "Spring Day" and feel-good bubblegum pop like "Butter." Regardless of any opinions, it’s impossible not to be in awe of their oeuvre. Their relatable lyrics discuss societal issues and the pressures of growing up, while their intricate storytelling blends art classics, pop culture, and Korean heritage into something entirely new.
Since their debut in 2013, the septet formed by Jin, Suga, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have broken barriers and prejudices against Asian artists, reached notable milestones, and brought together one of the world’s most devoted fandoms - known as ARMY. No one can deny that South Korean boy group BTS is a phenomenon.
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