BTS the KPOP group from Big Hit

If you are a fan of Korean music, the BTS group, the acronym for Beyond The Scene or also Bangtan Sonyeondan, is a music group you have certainly heard of. With their various performances and the distinctions they have received, its members are true stars throughout South Korea, neighboring countries, and even worldwide. For those who do not know the Bangtan Boys, this article will give you more details about them.

BTS: who are they?

Also known as the Bangtan Boys, BTS is a music group of South Korean origin, more precisely from Seoul. It is composed of seven members, none of whom are women, which earns them the label of boys band. Founded around 2013 by the label Big Hit Entertainment, this label indulges in various music styles including, among others:

• South Korean Hip-hop style
• Soul style
• Dance with singing
• K-POP and RnB styles

With these different music styles adopted by this group, the various awards they have received are no longer a surprise to anyone. Ranked among the most famous people on the internet by Time magazine in 2017, their track: (EP) Love Yourself caused a real sensation. The BTS group became the first South Korean music group to obtain a gold record.
BTS is not only known in the music sector, they also work in advertising and collaborate with many brands such as Coca-Cola, the clothing brand Puma, and the vehicle brand Hyundai.

BTS: a group with prestigious awards

Since their debut in June 2013, the boy band composed of J-Hope, Jin, RM, Jungkook, Suga, Jimin, and V have received numerous nominations and trophies that testify to their talent. The group holds so many trophies and nominations that listing them all would fill pages. Among them are:

• The New Artist of the Year award obtained in 2013 thanks to the track No More Dream from their first album titled "2 cool 4 Skool" at the Melon Music Awards Festival and also at two other national festivals in 2014 and 2016 respectively.
• 4 Billboard Music Awards
• Approximately 220 trophies
• Nearly 350 nominations at various music competitions worldwide. We also remember the many daesangs they own.

BTS: what themes do they address?

The group makes very engaged music and addresses many topics for the pleasure of their fans. Among the themes developed by BTS, we find:

• Issues related to mental health and human differences: you can see this in the track titled "August D (The Last)"
• Success, how to achieve it, and happiness are also topics addressed by the group. A track that tells this story? "Sea" is the track you should listen to.
• A call for general awareness, music for awakening consciousness. A track: "Am I Wrong?"
• Consumerism and culture, these themes are addressed by BTS through their track: "Go Go"
• Children's education is addressed through the song: "Spine Breaker"
• Teenagers and their reality, to discover how the theme is addressed listen to: "N. O."
• Determination and pursuing one's goals, listen to "No More Dream" to understand what it is about.
• Self-love, this theme is addressed in their cypher: "BTS Cypher Pt 4"
• Women, their independence, and the behavior they should have in this ever-changing world. Listen to: "21st Century Girls"

It is simply noted that most of the themes addressed by the group have an international scope as they align with the realities of many countries.

 

BTS: what makes them unique?

This South Korean group can boast hundreds of millions of listens on various specialized platforms. Regarding their uniqueness, it should first be said that they are a group that relates daily realities and societal problems in their songs. Another particularity of BTS is their ability to adopt several music styles, and it must be said that this suits them well. Their commitment through their music has even earned them positions as cultural ambassadors and actors in humanitarian actions, including collaborations with UNICEF and the UN. Proof of this is the speech by the group's leader at a general assembly held in New York where he addressed the importance of self-acceptance.

Moreover, each member of the group has their own specialties, which makes the group even more special; some specialize in dance, singing, or rap, while others develop skills in writing or music composition. Some predict that at this rate they will eventually seek independence, which would not be without impact on KPOP.

The last particularity of the group we address is their songwriting. As you know, most groups under the KPOP label follow a dynamic dictated by the label's leaders. Thus, boy bands and girl bands must stay within the limits set by the label, the main one being to remain within the Korean wave. This has earned them the reputation of a label that produces quality artists.

Thus, for several years now, BTS has had the freedom to write some of their songs, which has allowed them to express themselves and comment on topics that could not be addressed by the group in the past. All these particularities contribute to the worldwide success the group currently enjoys.