‘2 Cool 4 Skool’ At the pinnacle of their prosperity, K-pop megastars BTS made a profound declaration to fans: they were having some time off from the supergroup to zero in on their performance vocations.
The sensation declaration late Tuesday night sent shockwaves through the septet’s worldwide fanbase, and caused the offer cost of their mark HYBE to plunge, even as it pushed back, saying the bandmates would in any case cooperate.
AFP investigates the band’s unparalleled race to worldwide superstardom:
2013 Debut
On June 13, 2013, BTS debuts as a seven-part teen pop band.
The individuals — J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Suga and V — are chosen through a mix of enrollment and tryouts, and go through concentrated preparing before the gathering’s send off.
2017 US leap forward
As of now stars in their local South Korea, the band focuses on the world’s biggest music market: the United States.
They become the main K-pop demonstration to perform on the broadcast American Music Awards.
2018 Billboard achievement
In a clear delineation of the band’s developing allure, BTS turns into the primary K-pop gathering to top the US collection outlines.
In May 2018, the band drove the Billboard 200 — which rank collections by means of deals, downloads and streams — with their collection “Love yourself: Tear”.
Joined Nations
As their social clout develops, BTS are welcome to talk at the United Nations. They utilize the stage to advise youngsters to act naturally.
Tending to a stuffed lobby at the send off of a UNICEF youth crusade, bunch pioneer RM urges youth to “simply talk yourself” no matter what their race, orientation or character.
2019 UK graph achievement
The band establishes another standard, turning into the main Korean demonstration to top Britain’s collection diagram with “Guide of the spirit: Persona”.
The achievement comes in front of the gathering’s two sold-out shows at London’s renowned Wembley Stadium.
First break
Subsequent to fixing graphs in the US and Britain, BTS takes their first “long haul” break since their presentation, refering to a need to “re-energize and invigorate”.
However, the band is back in practically no time, with a visit that remembered a show for Saudi Arabia.
2020 ‘Hot 100’
In September 2020, BTS turns into the main South Korean demonstration to overwhelm the top US singles diagram, with their English-language hit “Explosive” going to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The accomplishment comes hours after BTS beat American melodic heavyweights including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift to score the Best Pop honor at MTV Video Music Awards.
The gathering proceeds to top the US singles graph more than once with different melodies including “Margarine” and “Consent to Dance”.
Grammy designations
BTS become the principal Koreans to get a Grammy selection.
The gathering is named for best execution by a pop couple or gathering for its English-language hit “Explosive”, yet neglects to win.
BTS is designated again in 2021, yet subsequent to being frustrated, Suga says: “I’m grateful there are still boundaries and difficulties we can attempt to attempt to survive.”
2021 Artist of the Year
BTS turns into the primary Asian gathering to win Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, the world’s biggest fan-casted a ballot entertainment pageant.
The septet likewise scoops grants for Favorite Pop Duo or Group and Favorite Pop Song for their hit “Margarine” at the marvelous service is Los Angeles.
