Who doesn’t know BTS? If you’re a die-hard K-pop fan or crazy about music, then you must be well-versed with the South Korean K-pop band BTS.
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that BTS is the soul of K-pop, and no other K-pop group has been able to match the seven-member group. The achievements and records set by the septet are on another level.
The Grammy-nominated group has been rocking the music industry for 10 years and is famously known by the acronym BTS. Do you know what does BTS stand for and what it means? Here we go!
What does BTS stand for?
The name of the K-pop band BTS stands for the Korean phrase ‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’ which means ‘Bulletproof Boy Scouts’. The name of the K-pop band initially sparked confusion because, in the general run of things, BTS is commonly used as the abbreviation for ‘Behind the Scenes’, which is used by people to give a sneak peek of their work.
In 2017, BTS, which is managed by the label Big Hit Entertainment, announced that their name would also stand for ‘Beyond the Scene’ as part of their new brand identity.
The group found international fame in 2013 when they released their single album ‘2 Cool 4 Skool’. The following year they released their first Korean and Japanese language studio albums, ‘Dark & Wild’ and ‘Wake Up’ which was a major hit.
What does BTS mean?
BTS consists of seven members – Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. In one of the interviews, J-Hope revealed the meaning of the K-pop band name. He said the name signifies the group’s desire to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim at adolescents like bullets.
It basically means to preserve the values and ideals of today’s adolescents.
Later, when the group announced that their band would also stand for ‘Beyond the Scene’, it extended the meaning of their name to the idea of growth from a boy to an adult who opens the doors that are facing forward.
The group also has a fanbase who describe themselves as ARMY. Do you know what does ARMY stand for?
what does BTS army stand for?
BTS fans proudly dub themselves ARMY, which stands for ‘Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth’. The fandom name ‘ARMY’ also goes well with the meaning of the group which means ‘Bulletproof Boy Scouts’.
This means that ARMY is the military while BTS is the armour, which is symbolic of how the band connects with its fans.
ARMY, however, wasn’t the first choice for BTS’ fandom name. In an interview on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon in July 2021, BTS rapper RM revealed that their fandom was almost named ‘The Bells’, however, later it changed to ARMY.
FAQs: What does BTS stand for?
Here are the frequently asked questions related to the K-pop band BTS.
#1. What is the full form of BTS in Korean names?
In Korea, the full form of BTS is Bangtan Sonyeondan, which means Bulletproof Boy Scouts or Bangtan Boys or Beyond the Scene.
#2. What was BTS ‘first song?
The group debuted with the album ‘2 Cool 4 Skool’ in 2013, featuring their first single, ‘No More Dream’.
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Conclusion: What does BTS stand for?
Big Hit Entertainment’s BTS has been rocking the charts since 2013 with their albums and songs.
With their magical performances in recent years, the group became the youngest recipients of the South Korean Order of Cultural Merit in 2018. It was like a huge pat on the back for spreading Korean culture and language globally.
However, in June 2022, the group announced a pause in group activities because of their mandatory military service. It’s a mix of emotions for fans, but they’re all waiting eagerly for their comeback. Can’t wait to have them back on stage!