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Welcome, first time with BTS? Made by: dorkprincess (Reddit) ______________ TABLE OF CONTENTS I. General Info (Below) II. Discography III. Variety/Reality Shows IV. Miscellaneous Videos/Other helpful resources ***this guide contains a lot of links to videos/pictures - don't miss out by not clicking on them!*** Last updated: 12-19-2020 ______________ I. General Info
Members Jin (김석진 / Kim Seokjin)
-He loves the color pink -He also loves Mario -He used to have two sugar gliders as pets, named Eomukie and Odengie (Fishcake and Long Fishcake) [click here for more sugar glider content] -The cook and foodie in BTS -His major in college was acting (he majored in it & graduated from Konkuk University), and he originally joined Big Hit as an actor -Can play the guitar -He was recruited off the street because of his looks by both SM and Big Hit! -Can open potato chip bags with his feet -Dad joke enthusiast -Spelling champion -Has his own mukbang called Eat Jin which is on V App and their Youtube, and he used to run a cooking blog. Suga (민윤기 / Min Yoongi)
-Suga. Genius. -His nickname "D-boy" comes from the fact that he's from Daegu. Also, the name Agust D backwards is "D-t Suga". D-t stands for Daegu town, which is where Suga is from and is the name of his old underground rap crew (D-Town). -Loves Kumamon -He’s extremely passionate about the music he produces, and originally joined Big Hit as a producer -Suga always completely covers his face when he goes to the airport -Has a toy poodle named Min Holly, who he adores -Suga has his own music studio, called "Genius Lab", where he enjoys producing music both as a hobby and as his job! -Extremely good at Basketball (he was a team captain at ISAC and won gold! - also claims his stage name comes from "Shooting Guard") -Enjoys fixing/building things (like chairs, shelves, computers, etc.) -Jhope's #1 fanboy RM (김남준 / Kim Namjoon)
-The first member of Bangtan and the reason the group was formed -He taught himself English by watching Friends over and over (close to fluent - scored 900 on the TOEIC in middle school), he has an IQ of 148, and scored in the top 1.3% nationwide for the Korean university entrance exam -Has an American Eskimo Dog named "RapMon" -He destroys everything he touches -He has an...interesting…dance style -Avid reader; here's a list of just a few of the books he's read! -Actively uploads #KimDaily (#김데일리) selfies and music recommendations (#RMusic) on BTS' twitter -Openly Atheist -Openly supports LGBTQ+ rights -He also used to be in an underground rap crew called Daenamhyup with Iron, Kidoh, and Supreme Boi. He also worked with Zico when they were both underground rappers. J-hope (정호석 / Jung Hoseok)
-“I’m your hope, I’m your angellll . I’m …. Jhope!” -He was part of the underground dance crew "Neuron" and well-known in his hometown of Gwangju before debut, and on that note, an extremely good dancer (specializes in hip hop/street dancing - particularly popping and Boogaloos) -Uploads dance practice videos regularly with his "Hope on the Street" videos that he uploads to V App -Actively helps the rest of the team learn BTS' choreographies even after the choreographer is done -loves + collects Bear Brick figures! -Has a shih tzu named "Mickey"! -The mood-maker/sunshine of the group (some might even call him a flower...) -His mouth makes a "ㅅ" shape when he's upset Jimin (박지민 / Park Jimin)
- Jimin could have had the stage name Baby J, but Jimin wanted to use his real name. -He seriously can’t do aegyo when asked, but otherwise he’s constantly radiating aegyo -He’s the shortest member (and they won’t let him forget that) -According to J-hope, “V acts like the maknae, Jimin is treated like the maknae, and Jungkook is the maknae” -He comforts all the members when they feel down -Acrobatics/tumbling skills -Specializes in contemporary dance -Because of his training in dance, he has a habit of always standing with his feet apart -He entered Busan Arts High School as one of the top students in the modern dance department -According to the members, Jimin practices the most in the group. V (김태형 / Kim Taehyung)
-Anime lover (esp. Haikyuu!! and One Piece) -He played the saxophone pre-debut (he doesn’t anymore) -Loves art and photography - often uploads his own to twitter! -He’s very close with his dad and family -Has a Pomeranian named "Yeontan"! -He has an elephant on his arm -His “box smile” -Loves Burger King and Panda Express -Actively trying to study English with the help of RapMon -Made his acting debut as Hansung in the K-Drama "Hwarang" Jungkook (전정국 / Jeon Jungkook)
-He was recruited by 8 different companies after auditioning for Superstar K3 in 7th grade -He was very camera-shy during debut, but he’s opened up a lot since then -He loves plain t-shirts and timberlands -A huge G-Dragon, Zion.T, Iron Man, and IU fanboy -It's said that he’s good at everything he does (except math and English...though lately he's been learning English!) -Especially good at drawing -Has a mutt named Gureum (Cloud) -Bunny teeth! -Likes to make song covers in his spare time (check them out on BTS' soundcloud! also check out the other songs on there~) ______________ II. Discography A Note It's worth noting that BTS has a hand in writing almost every one of their songs. The rap line have always written their own lyrics. Suga and RM have even composed the music for multiple BTS songs; full list later. On the album 花樣年華 pt. 1, the vocal line have also started to write their own lyrics. On the album WINGS, all of the members participated in writing and composing some of the songs. BTS' sound has also evolved from debut until currently, most notably with the release of 花樣年華 pt. 1. If you don't like the old stuff, try the new stuff! School Trilogy 2 Cool 4 Skool (Mini-album) Released: June 12, 2013 MVs: -No More Dream -We Are Bulletproof pt. 2 Other Promoted Songs: -좋아요 / I Like It O!RUL8,2? (Mini-album) Released: September 11, 2013 MVs: -N.O Other Promoted Songs: -진격의 방탄 / Rise of Bangtan / Attack on Bangtan -팔도강산 (Paldogangsan) / Satoori Rap Skool Luv Affair (Mini-album) Released: February 12, 2014 MVs: -상남자 (Sangnamja) / Boy in Luv -하루만 (Haruman) / Just One Day Other Promoted Songs: -Miss Right First Full-Length Album Dark&Wild (Full-length album) Released: August 20, 2014 MVs: -Danger -호르몬전쟁 / War of Hormone 花樣年華 / 화양연화 (HwaYangYeonHwa) / The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Trilogy 花樣年華 / 화양연화 / The Most Beautiful Moment in Life pt.1 (Mini-album) Released: April 29, 2015 MVs: -I Need U (Uncut 19+ ver. of the MV) -쩔어 (Jjeoreo) / Dope) Other Promoted Songs: -흥탄소년단 (Heungtan Sonyeondan) / Fun Boys / Boys With Fun -Converse High (Changed to "Lovers High" because of copyright) 花樣年華/ 화양연화 / The Most Beautiful Moment in Life pt. 2 (Mini-album) Released: November 30, 2015 Preceded by this amazing teaser prologue MVs: -Run Other Promoted Songs: -Butterfly 화양연화: Young Forever (Compilation/repack album) Released: May 2, 2016 MVs: -EPILOGUE: Young Forever -불타오르네 / Fire -Save Me Other Promoted Songs: -Butterfly (this time w/ choreo!) -뱁새 (Baepsae) / Crow Tit / Tryhard / Silver Spoon WINGS (Full-length album) Released: October 10, 2016 Preceded by these mind-blowing teasers MVs: 피 땀 눈멀 (Blood, Sweat, & Tears) Other Promoted Songs: -21st Century Girls -Am I Wrong WINGS: You Never Walk Alone (Extended story/Repack) Released: February 13, 2017 MVs: 봄날 (Spring Day) Not Today Love Yourself Trilogy Love Yourself: HER Released: September 18, 2017 Preceded by this teaser MVs: DNA MIC Drop Other Promoted Songs: Go Go Love Yourself: TEAR Released: May 18, 2018 Preceded by this interlude trailer MVs: FAKE LOVE (extended MV with a remixed version) Other Promoted Songs: Airplane pt. 2 Anpanman Love Yourself: ANSWER Released: August 24, 2018 MVs: IDOL (Nicki Minaj MV Version) Other Promoted Songs: I'm FINE Map of the Soul Map of the Soul: Persona Released: April 12, 2019 MVs: Boy with Luv (ft. Halsey) Other promoted songs: Dionysus Make it Right Map of the Soul: 7 Released: February 21, 2020 MVs: ON (Kinetic Manifesto Film) // (official MV) Black Swan BE Release: November 20, 2020 MVs: Dynamite Life Goes On Other Releases Japanese Releases There are a lot of JP re-releases and this guide is already long, so look at this list of all BTS MVs if you're curious^^ RM RM (Mixtape) [released on Soundcloud for free] Released: March 20, 2015 MVs: -각성 (覺醒) / Awakening -Do You -농담 / Joke mono. (Mixtape) [released on Soundcloud for free] Released: October 23, 2018 MVs: -forever rain -Seoul (prod. HONNE) -moonchild Agust D (Suga) Agust D (Mixtape) [released on Soundcloud for free] Released: August 16, 2016 MVs: -Agust D -give it to me D-2 (Mixtape) [released on Soundcloud for free] Released: May 22, 2020 MVs: -Daechwita (대취타) j-hope Hope World (Mixtape) [released on Soundcloud for free] Released: March 1, 2018 MVs: -백일몽 (Daydream) -Airplane Here is a list of even more collaborations/other songs if you're curious for more :D (includes things like collabs with Fall Out Boy and Desiigner) Writing Credits Here is a nifty PDF that breaks down all of the credits each member has on all of the songs < this only goes up to YNWA; there's been several albums since then! Still looking for a more updated version... ______________ A Quick Note Now that you are acquainted with the members and have listened to their amazing discography, it's time to get to know the members more personally. When I first made this guide, BTS had way less content than they do now, so here's my suggestion if you don't have time to watch everything. Watch this youtube playlist , next watch the shows I have marked as "highly recommended" in the list below, and then watch their V App stuff. That should get you most of the most important stuff to watch~ and if you crave more after that, there's a lot more to read/watch in the following sections! III. Variety/Reality Shows (in chronological order) Note: for shows with multiple episodes, I've linked to a playlist. If there isn't a playlist, then just the 1st episode. All shows should be linked. If any are broken, please let me know! Another Note: If you only watch 3 things from this list, make it American Hustle Life, Burn the Stage, and Yaman TV. Please see THIS LIST since I update it more frequently than this guide! --------------------- IV. Miscellaneous Videos/Other helpful resources For most of the important videos/fandom jokes, I’ve tried to compile a youtube playlist linked here of everything you need to start out with Bangtan. BANGTANTV - official Youtube channel. Contains: -Bangtan Bombs: short clips of them goofing around backstage or in waiting rooms, etc. (the playlist here doesn't even have all of them) (BTS-Trans also made a masterlist of all bombs they've subbed 2013-2015, 2016-present) -Bangtan Episodes: usually short clips about MV filmings or photo shoots, sometimes other things that happen (again, this playlist isn't even all of them) -Dance Practices: show the amazing choreography behind every song in its full glory -Bangtan Logs: usually just one or a couple of the members vlogging about whatever topic they want -BTS KKUL FM: radio show hosted by the members that they usually do on their anniversaries and holidays (some have Eng subs in the CC, but some you have to find subbed from other sources) V App (Android / Apple) -Free mobile app BTS (and other Korean celebs) upload spontaneous live streams and other videos to regularly -BTS has the variety series "Run! BTS!" and "BTS Gayo" on the app, as well as the reality show "Bon Voyage" (it has 2 seasons!) on V App+ -All are subbed on the app -Here is a masterlist of all V App episodes w/ links, in case you can't download the app. Other Official Stuff -BTS Official Twitter -Contains updates by each of the 7 members personally, and is updated very frequently. -BTS Official update twitter (contains official updates by Big Hit staff- not the members) -BTS Official Facebook -BTS Official Website -BTS Official Soundcloud- They occasionally release ruffs of songs, covers, and other side projects here -BTS Official Instagram -list of all BTS social media Music Shows/backstage interviews -The BTS Content Index is a massive spreadsheet of every piece of content from Bangtan ever. give it a look! -this is a masterlist of all BTS videos. Ever. (Update: doesn't seem to be updated frequently, but is a good archive of all videos from 2015 and earlier). -btsdiary has a comprehensive list of all backstages/music performances/etc. as well as a bunch of other resources. Webcomics -BTS has 3 comics (for some reason lol) each starring different versions of themselves -We On: Be The Shield is like a high-fantasy adventure where they're all badasses with superpowers/abilities fighting demon things. Kind of like a typical Shonen manga such as Naruto or Bleach. I read it and it was surprisingly entertaining and suspenseful? -Hip-Hop Monster is a comedy cartoon strip where they're portrayed as their hip-hop monster selves. It's very cute lol. -SAVE ME is a published webtoon following their storyline in the HYYH trilogy MVs. Definitely watch those before diving in here! (ENG) Subbing groups -Bangtan Subs -Army Base Subs -list of other helpful people to follow/get updates from The /r/bangtan wiki has TONS of other stuff to look through!
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