# Soridata Artist Profile - BTS > **Language Note:** Soridata Markdown endpoints are served in English. For localized browser views (e.g., `/pt/`, `/jp/`), refer to the corresponding `.html` endpoints. > **Note on this markdown version:** Unlike the HTML/CSS version, this markdown lacks some graphics and charts that are mostly visual. Raw data is presented where applicable. > > **BTS** (방탄소년단) is a South Korean Boy Group that debuted in 2013. They consist of 7 members: RM, Agust D, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook and V. They hold the most Music Show Awards among all artists in Korea. They are the 2nd most streamed artist in Korea. The seven-member boy group under the then-small Big Hit Entertainment. Their early career was characterized by a distinct focus on hardcore hip-hop and lyrical content that tackled heavy themes of societal pressure, school issues, and teenage dreams. This was a marked departure from the typical bubblegum pop concepts prevalent in K-pop at the time. Their early discography, often called the "School Trilogy", included albums like O!RUL8,2? and Skool Luv Affair, through which they established themselves as the "bulletproof boys" fighting for the youth. Crucially, the members, particularly the rap line (RM, Suga, and J-Hope), were heavily involved in the writing and production of their music from the start, setting the foundation for their identity as self-producing artists. Their early projects were known for having lyrics that were almost entirely in Korean, focusing on complex social commentary rather than incorporating frequent English phrases. This decision reinforced their authenticity and resonated deeply with their domestic and, later, international fanbase who appreciated the genuine, unmediated expression. BTS's would eventually rise to international success with a creative shift during their "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" phase (2015-2016). This series, which included hits like "I Need U" and "Dope", broadened their musical scope beyond hardcore hip-hop to incorporate more complex pop, R&B, and EDM sounds, while still maintaining introspective lyrical themes of youth, anxiety, and growth. Their international momentum was significantly amplified by their strategic and consistent use of social media, something then rare to most Korean acts, which allowed them to bypass traditional media and connect directly with fans globally, fostering an exceptionally dedicated fanbase. The group achieved a major breakthrough in the U.S. when they won the Top Social Artist Award at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) in 2017, marking their first significant American award. This win cemented their status as a global phenomenon, leading to high-profile American television appearances and successful U.S. tours. They solidified their global recognition by becoming the first K-pop act to present and perform at the American Music Awards (AMAs) that same year. In 2022, after years of discussions and preparation, the group entered a planned group hiatus so all members could serve their mandatory military service, with members that were earlier or later in service releasing solo works. They finished service in 2025 and are expected to return in 2026. # General Information - Soridata ID: 40 - Group Gender: Male - Stage Name: BTS (방탄소년단) - Aliases: Bangtan Boys - Fanclub Name: ARMY - Original Company: BIGHIT MUSIC - Active Since: 2013 - Debut Day: 2013-06-13 - Current Status: Active # Metrics and Achievements - Success Rating: 5.0 *_Success is a star rating that goes from 0 (min) to 5 (max), each star represents one of the following: Sales up to 500000, Streaming score up to 700, Awards up to 5, Youtube Views up to 250 million, Yearly awards up to 7. Example: An artist with 250000 sales (0.5 stars), 900 streaming score (1 star), 8 awards (1 stars), 200 million Youtube views (0.8 stars) and 6 yearly awards (0.85 stars) would be rated ~4.16._* - Time to Success: 233 days *_Time to Success measures the duration from debut until an artist reaches their first major milestone: reaching #1 on the Circle Chart Weekly, achieving cumulative sales of 100000 units, or winning a music show award (whichever occurs first)._* - Last Release: 2026-07-19 - Perfect All-Kills (PAKs): 4 (5° in regards to all artists) - Music Show Awards: 179 (1° in regards to all artists) - Most Awarded Song: [Dynamite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdZLi9oWNZg) - End of year Awards: 127 (1° in regards to all artists) - Streaming Weekly data (from Circle Chart Digital, available since 2010): - Score: 106249 (2° in regards to all artists) - First Places: 25 - Times Charted: 2463 - Times Charted on top 10: 135 - Songs charted: 126 - Songs charted on top 10 (popular songs): 25 - Billboard Global 200 weekly data (available since 2020, counting only Korean acts): - Score: 68385 (1° in regards to all artists) - Times Charted: 503 - Best place: 1 - Physical Sales (Circle Chart Album, published since 2010): 45,825,649+ units - Total Youtube Views (from official videos): 31,279,474,652+ # Members of the group - [RM (김남준)](https://soridata.com/artists/RM.md): Kim Namjoon (Date of Birth: 1994-09-12 - 32 years) from South Korea as Leader, Rapper - [Agust D (민윤기)](https://soridata.com/artists/Agust-D-Suga.md): Min Yoongi (Date of Birth: 1993-03-09 - 33 years) from South Korea as Rapper - [J-Hope (제이홉)](https://soridata.com/artists/J-Hope.md): Jung Hoseok (Date of Birth: 1994-02-18 - 32 years) from South Korea as Vocal, Rapper, Dancer - [Jimin (지민)](https://soridata.com/artists/Park-Jimin.md): Park Jimin (Date of Birth: 1995-10-13 - 30 years) from South Korea as Vocal, Dancer - [Jin (진)](https://soridata.com/artists/Kim-Seokjin%28Jin%29_BTS.md): Kim Seokjin (Date of Birth: 1992-12-04 - 33 years) from South Korea as Vocal - [Jungkook (정국)](https://soridata.com/artists/Jungkook.md): Jeon Jungkook (Date of Birth: 1997-09-01 - 29 years) from South Korea as Vocal, Rapper, Dancer, Maknae - [V (뷔)](https://soridata.com/artists/V_BTS.md): Kim Taehyung (Date of Birth: 1995-12-30 - 30 years) from South Korea as Vocal, Dancer # Links and references - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bangtan.official/) - [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@bts_official_bighit) - [Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkAepWjdylmXSltofFvsYQ) - [Melon](https://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=672375) - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTS_(band)) - [Namu.wiki](https://namu.wiki/w/방탄소년단) - [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/artist/bts/883131348) - [https://soundcloud.com/bangtan) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nrfpe0tUJi4K4DXYWgMUX)