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	| name = BTS		| name = BTS
	| image = BTS for Dispatch White Day Special, 27 February 2019 01.jpg		| image = BTS during a White House press conference May 31, 2022 (cropped).jpg
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	| caption = BTS in 2019<br />Clockwise: ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]		| caption = BTS at the ] in May 2022 (left to right): V, Jungkook, Jimin, RM, Jin, J-Hope, and Suga
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	| years_active = 2013–present
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	* {{nowrap|]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.universal-music.co.jp/bts/news/2017/03/23/|script-title=ja:シングル「血、汗、涙」を5月10日にリリース！|trans-title=The single "Blood, Sweat, Tears" will be released on May 10th!|author=<!--not stated-->|date=March 23, 2017|website=]|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324175800/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/bts/news/2017/03/23/|archive-date=March 24, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=March 24, 2017}}</ref>		* {{nowrap|]}}/]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.universal-music.co.jp/bts/news/2017/03/23/|script-title=ja:シングル「血、汗、涙」を5月10日にリリース!|trans-title=The single "Blood, Sweat, Tears" will be released on May 10th!|date=March 23, 2017|publisher=]|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324175800/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/bts/news/2017/03/23/|archive-date=March 24, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=March 24, 2017}}</ref>
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	* ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/racism-bts-continues-to-face-is-part-of-larger-anti-asian-xenophobia-op-ed|title=The Racism BTS Continues to Face Is Part of Larger Anti-Asian Xenophobia|last=Kim|first=Jae-ha|date=February 26, 2021|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228003604/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/racism-bts-continues-to-face-is-part-of-larger-anti-asian-xenophobia-op-ed|archive-date=February 28, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=February 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/21498770/bts-dynamite|title=With "Dynamite," BTS beat the US music industry at its own cheap game|last=Romano|first=Aja|date=November 24, 2020|website=Vox|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315050808/https://www.vox.com/21498770/bts-dynamite|archive-date=March 15, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=February 27, 2021}}</ref>}}
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	'''BTS''' ({{Korean|방탄소년단||Bangtan Sonyeondan}}), also known as the '''Bangtan Boys''', is a seven-member South Korean ] that was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under ].<ref name="sla" /> The septet—composed of ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]—co-writes and co-produces much of their own output. Originally a ] group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres. Their lyrics, often focused on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and ], loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also often references literature and psychological concepts and includes an ] storyline.		'''BTS''' ({{Korean|방탄소년단||Bangtan Sonyeondan|lit=Bulletproof Boy Scouts}}), also known as the '''Bangtan Boys''', is a South Korean ] formed in 2010. The band consists of ], ], ], ], ], ], and ], who co-write or co-produce much of their material. Originally a ] group, they expanded their musical style to incorporate a wide range of genres, while their lyrics have focused on subjects including mental health, the troubles of school-age youth and ], loss, the journey towards self-love, individualism, and the consequences of fame and recognition. Their discography and adjacent work has also referenced literature, philosophy and psychology, and includes an ] storyline.
	After debuting in 2013 with their single album '']'', BTS released their first Korean-language studio album, '']'', and Japanese-language studio album, '']'', in 2014. The group's second Korean studio album, '']'' (2016), was their first to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the global music market, leading the ] into the United States and breaking numerous sales records. They became the first Korean group to receive a certification from the ] (RIAA) for their single "]", as well as the first Korean act to top the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart with their studio album '']'' (2018). BTS also became the fastest group since ] to earn four US number-one albums, doing so in less than two years, and '']'' (2018) was the first Korean album certified ] by the RIAA. In 2020, BTS became the first all-South Korean act to reach number one on the ] and US ] with their ]-nominated single "]". Their follow-up releases "]", "]", "]", and "]" made BTS the fastest act to accumulate five US number-one singles since ].		BTS debuted in 2013 under ] with the single album ''].'' BTS released their first Korean and Japanese-language studio albums, '']'' and '']'' respectively, in 2014. The group's second Korean studio album, '']'' (2016), was their first to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS had crossed into the global music market and led the ] into the United States, becoming the first Korean ensemble to receive a ] from the ] (RIAA) for their single "]", as well as the first act from South Korea to top the ] with their studio album '']'' (2018). In 2020, BTS became the fastest group since ] to chart four US number-one albums in less than two years, with '']'' (2018) becoming the first Korean album certified Platinum by the RIAA; in the same year, they also became the first all-South Korean act to reach number one on both the ] and ] with their Grammy-nominated single "]". Follow-up releases "]", "]", "]", and "]" made them the fastest act to earn four US number-one singles since ] in 2006.
	Having sold over 20 million albums on the ], BTS is the best-selling artist in South Korean history and holds the ] with ''Map of the Soul: 7''. They are the first Asian and non-English speaking act to be named ] (2020), to chart on ''Billboard''{{'s}} Top Touring Artists of the 2010s (placing at number 45), and to headline and sell out ] and ] (] in 2019). Featured on ]'s international cover as "Next Generation Leaders" and dubbed "]", BTS has also appeared on the magazine's lists of the 25 most influential people on the internet (2017–2019) and the ] (2019). The group's ] include six ], nine ], 24 ], and nominations for a ] and a ]. Outside of music, they partnered with ] to establish the ] anti-violence campaign, addressed the ] 73rd and 75th ], and became the youngest ever recipients of the ] from the ] due to their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language.		{{As of|2023}}, BTS is the best-selling musical act in South Korean history according to the ], having sold in excess of 40 million albums.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01092246635640080&mediaCodeNo=258|script-title=ko:빌보드 석권·매출 1조...'K팝 선봉장' BTS가 일군 기적들①|last=Kim|first=Hyun-shik|date=June 9, 2023|publisher={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|language=ko|trans-title=Sweeping Billboard, 1 trillion won in sales... The miracles accomplished by BTS, the leader of K-pop ①|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608212206/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01092246635640080&mediaCodeNo=258|archive-date=June 8, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=June 10, 2022}}</ref> Their studio album '']'' (2020) is the ], as well as the first in the country to surpass both four and five million registered sales. They are the first non-English-speaking and Asian act to sell out concerts at ] and the ] (], 2019), and were named the ]'s (IFPI) ] for both 2020 and 2021. The group's ] include multiple ], ], ], and nominations for five ]. Outside of music, they have addressed three sessions of the ] and partnered with ] in 2017 to establish the ] anti-violence campaign. Featured on '']''{{'s}} international cover as "]" and dubbed the "]", BTS has also appeared on ''Time''{{'s}} lists of the 25 most influential people on the internet (2017–2019) and the ] (2019), and in 2018 became the youngest recipients of the South Korean ] for their contributions in spreading the Korean culture and language.
			On June 14, 2022, the group announced a scheduled pause in group activities to enable the members to complete their 18 months of ], with a reunion planned for 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jin |first1=Yu Young |title=K-Pop in Uniform: All 7 BTS Members Are Doing Military Service |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/world/asia/bts-military-service-south-korea.html |website=] |access-date=December 13, 2023 |date=December 12, 2023 |archive-date=December 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213230600/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/world/asia/bts-military-service-south-korea.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Jin, the eldest member, enlisted on December 13, 2022; the others followed in 2023.
	==Name==		==Name==
	The group's name, BTS, stands for the Korean expression ''Bangtan Sonyeondan'' ({{korean|hangul=방탄소년단|hanja={{linktext|防彈|少年|團}}}}), literally meaning "Bulletproof Boy Scouts". According to member ], the name signifies the group's desire "to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim on adolescents like bullets".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201506221820303510|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 "팀명 후보, 빅키즈 영네이션 있었다"(야만TV)|trans-title=BTS "Team name candidates, Big Kids Young Nation" (Yaman TV)|last=Kang|first=Hee-jung|date=June 22, 2015|website=Newsen|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505061206/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201506221820303510|archive-date=May 5, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://affinitymagazine.us/2016/05/29/its-about-time-you-know-why-bts-is-trending/|title=BTS Is Tackling Problems That Are Taboo|last=Trabasso|first=Giovanna|date=May 29, 2016|website=Affinity Magazine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329161534/http://affinitymagazine.us/2016/05/29/its-about-time-you-know-why-bts-is-trending/|archive-date=March 29, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=September 4, 2019}}</ref> In Japan, they are known as {{nihongo|Bōdan Shōnendan|防弾少年団}}, which translates similarly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201803070000796.html|script-title=ja:ＴＳが初のドラマ主題歌！フジ坂口健太郎が刑事役|trans-title=BTS' first drama theme song! Kentaro Sakaguchi plays a detective|author=<!--not stated-->|date=March 8, 2018|website=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308165222/https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201803070000796.html|archive-date=March 8, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=June 4, 2021}}</ref> In July 2017, BTS announced that their name would also stand for "Beyond the Scene" as part of their new brand identity.<ref name="newname">{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003973387|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 팬클럽 아미와 연결된 새 BI 공개 "문을 열고 나아가는 청춘"|trans-title=BTS unveils new BI linked to fan club ARMY, "Youth who opens the door and moves forward"|last=Seong|first=Jeong-eun|date=July 5, 2017|website=Star Today|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812172014/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003973387|archive-date=August 12, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2017|via=Naver}}</ref> This extended their name to mean "growing youth BTS who is going beyond the realities they are facing, and going forward."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/55324473/BTS-Brand-eXperience-Design-Renewal|title=BTS Brand eXperience Design Renewal|author=<!--not stated-->|date=September 26, 2017|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011234847/https://www.behance.net/gallery/55324473/BTS-Brand-eXperience-Design-Renewal|archive-date=October 11, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=March 9, 2018}}</ref>		BTS stands for the Korean phrase {{transliteration|ko|Bangtan Sonyeondan}} ({{korean|hangul=방탄소년단|hanja=防彈少年團|links=no}}), which translates literally to 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'. According to member ], the name signifies the group's desire "to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim on adolescents like bullets".<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201506221820303510|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 "팀명 후보, 빅키즈 영네이션 있었다"(야만TV)|trans-title=BTS "Team name candidates, Big Kids Young Nation" (Yaman TV)|last=Kang|first=Hee-jung|date=June 22, 2015|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505061206/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201506221820303510|archive-date=May 5, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://affinitymagazine.us/2016/05/29/its-about-time-you-know-why-bts-is-trending/|title=BTS Is Tackling Problems That Are Taboo|last=Trabasso|first=Giovanna|date=May 29, 2016|magazine=Affinity Magazine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329161534/http://affinitymagazine.us/2016/05/29/its-about-time-you-know-why-bts-is-trending/|archive-date=March 29, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=September 4, 2019}}</ref> In Japan, they are known as {{nihongo||防弾少年団|Bōdan Shōnendan}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201803070000796.html?mode=all|script-title=ja:TSが初のドラマ主題歌!フジ坂口健太郎が刑事役|trans-title=BTS' first drama theme song! Kentaro Sakaguchi plays a detective|author=<!--Staff writers; no by-line-->|date=March 8, 2018|publisher=]|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308165222/https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201803070000796.html|archive-date=March 8, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=June 4, 2021}}</ref> In July 2017, BTS announced that their name would also stand for "Beyond the Scene" as part of their new ].<ref name="newname">{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003973387|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 팬클럽 아미와 연결된 새 BI 공개 "문을 열고 나아가는 청춘"|trans-title=BTS unveils new BI linked to fan club ARMY, "Youth who opens the door and moves forward"|last=Seong|first=Jeong-eun|date=July 5, 2017|publisher=Star Today|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812172014/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003973387|archive-date=August 12, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2017|via=]}}</ref> This extended the meaning of their name to encompass the idea of growth "from a boy to an adult who opens the doors that are facing forward".<ref name=":9">{{cite web|date=September 26, 2017|title=BTS Brand eXperience Design Renewal|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/55324473/BTS-Brand-eXperience-Design-Renewal|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011234847/https://www.behance.net/gallery/55324473/BTS-Brand-eXperience-Design-Renewal|archive-date=October 11, 2017|access-date=March 9, 2018|publisher=]}}</ref>
	==Career==
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			==History==
	===2010–2014: Formation and early years===		===2010–2014: Formation and early years===
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	BTS began its formation in 2010 after ] CEO ] met with group leader ] and was impressed with his rapping.<ref>{{cite AV media |people=Bang shi-hyuk |date= May 25, 2018|title= 방탄소년단은 뭐가 달라요?/명견만리플러스|medium= News|language=ko|access-date= December 22, 2018|format= video|time= 0:53|location= YouTube|publisher= KBS Good Insight|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9AutAQ33ro}}</ref> BTS was originally supposed to be a ] group similar to YG Entertainment's ],<ref name=":0">{{cite book |last=Song |first=Myeong-seon |date=2016 |title=힙합하다 1: 한국, 힙합 그리고 삶|trans-title=Let's Do Hiphop: Korea, Hiphop, and Life |language=ko |publisher=Annapurna |isbn=9791186559116}}</ref> but between their initial formation and their debut, Bang Si-hyuk decided that the contemporary youth needed instead "a hero who can lend them a shoulder to lean on, even without speaking a single word".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Aja |title=BTS, the band that changed K-pop, explained |url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/13/17426350/bts-history-members-explained |website=] |access-date=January 17, 2019 |date=September 26, 2018 |archive-date=May 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507113747/https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/13/17426350/bts-history-members-explained |url-status=live }}</ref> The group was meant to debut in 2011 and featured on several tracks by artists such as ] and ] before their debut was postponed and the group was reorganized into a more traditional idol group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0004699382|title=임정희 "美서 '아메리칸 아이돌' 나가래요|trans-title=Lim Jeong-hee Goes to US "American Idol"|first=Eun-jeong|last=Lee|work=Yonhap News|language=ko|access-date=December 21, 2018|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101136/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0004699382|url-status=live}}</ref> The lineup was then finalized with ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] in 2012 when Jin, the oldest member of the group, was twenty-years-old. Six months prior to their debut, they began to gain attention for their presence on various social media websites, as well as song covers on ] and ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=박|first1=영웅|title=방시혁, 오디션 통해 힙합그룹 '방탄소년단' 제작|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010090211500915414|access-date=April 22, 2017|work=Star News|language=ko|date=September 2, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422124040/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010090211500915414|archive-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=백|first1=솔미|title='나는 래퍼다' 방시혁, 13년만에 랩 도전|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201107130906421116|access-date=April 22, 2017|work=My Daily|language=ko|date=July 13, 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422141636/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201107130906421116|archive-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref>		BTS was formed in 2010, after Big Hit Entertainment CEO ] wanted to form a ] around ] (Kim Nam-joon), an underground rapper well known on the music scene in ]. At the time, ] were on the decline and digital revenues were not yet high enough to compensate.<ref name=":14">{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/5681494/bts-bang-si-hyuk-interview/|title=The Mastermind Behind BTS Explains the K-Pop Group's Success|date=October 8, 2019|magazine=]|access-date=September 18, 2023|archive-date=January 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108013816/https://time.com/5681494/bts-bang-si-hyuk-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref> Seeing a need for diversified income streams, Bang decided to form an idol group instead, because of the potential for live concert performances and passionate support from fans of such groups. Many trainees refused to become part of an idol group, but ], RM, and ] remained.<ref name=":14" /> Bang chose to vary from the usual, highly regimented idol groups and create one where the members would be individuals rather than an ensemble and free to express themselves.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/13/17426350/bts-history-members-explained|title=BTS, the band that changed K-pop, explained|last=Romano|first=Aja|date=September 26, 2018|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507113747/https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/13/17426350/bts-history-members-explained|archive-date=May 7, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref>{{sfn|Sprinkel|pp=40–43}} Auditions were held in 2010 with plans to launch the following year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010090211500915414|script-title=ko:방시혁, 오디션 통해 힙합그룹 '방탄소년단' 제작|last=Park|first=Young-woong|date=September 2, 2010|publisher=Star News|language=ko|trans-title=Bang Sihyuk makes hip-hop group "BTS" through auditions|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422124040/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010090211500915414|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201107130906421116|script-title=ko:'나는 래퍼다' 방시혁, 13년만에 랩 도전|last=Baek|first=Sol-mi|date=July 13, 2011|publisher=My Daily|language=ko|trans-title="I'm a rapper" Bang Sihyuk, trying to rap after 13 years|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518151323/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201107130906421116|archive-date=May 18, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref> The band members lived together, practicing up to 15 hours a day, and first performed before a small crowd of industry insiders in 2013.{{sfn|Sprinkel||pp=46–47}}
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	| quote = We started to tell the stories that people wanted to hear and were ready to hear, stories that other people could not or would not tell. We said what other people were feeling—like pain, anxieties and worries. That was our goal, to create this empathy that people can relate to.		| quote = We started to tell the stories that people wanted to hear and were ready to hear, stories that other people could not or would not tell. We said what other people were feeling—like pain, anxieties and worries. That was our goal, to create this empathy that people can relate to.
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	| source = &nbsp;—]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://time.com/collection-post/5414052/bts-next-generation-leaders/|title=Backed by Passionate Fans, BTS Takes K-Pop Worldwide|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|work=]|access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-date=April 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418173841/http://time.com/collection-post/5414052/bts-next-generation-leaders/|url-status=live}}</ref>		| source = &nbsp;—Suga<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/collection/next-generation-leaders/5414052/bts-next-generation-leaders/|title=Backed by Passionate Fans, BTS Takes K-PopWorldwide|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|date=October 10, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418173841/http://time.com/collection-post/5414052/bts-next-generation-leaders/|archive-date=April 18, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref>
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	}}On June 12, 2013, BTS released their debut ] '']'', the first installment of their "school trilogy" series, simultaneously with its lead single "No More Dream", which peaked at number 124 in Korea before quickly falling off the charts.<ref>Debut references:
	*{{cite news|url=http://bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=3882|title=New boy group Bulletproof Boy Scouts to hold a debut showcase on June 12|last1=Yun|first1=Chloe|date=June 13, 2013|work=BNT News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090435/http://bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=3882|archive-date=May 18, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=September 28, 2019}}
	*{{cite news|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/38336/bts-releases-debut-video|title= BTS Asks about Your Dreams in 'No More Dream' MV|last1=Hong|first1=Grace Danbi|date=June 12, 2013|work=Mwave|access-date=May 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205172617/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/38336/bts-releases-debut-video|archive-date=February 5, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?PageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=25&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title=2013년 25주차 Digital Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828194450/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?PageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=25&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archive-date=August 28, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> While the album peaked at number five in South Korea and eventually sold over 145,000 copies,<!--24,441 (2013) + 13,040 (2014) + 14,633 (2015) + 25,212 (2016) + 33,008 (2017) + 35,557 (2018)--><ref>Cumulative sales for "2 Cool 4 Skool":
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year |title=Gaon Yearly Chart: 2013 (see #65) |website=Gaon Music Chart |language=ko |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202306/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year |archive-date=July 7, 2017 }}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=K&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2014&hitYear=2014&termGbn=year |title=Gaon Yearly Chart: 2014 (Domestic) (see #97) |website=Gaon Music Chart |language=ko |access-date=2021-06-04 |archive-date=2018-09-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909000319/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=K&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2014&hitYear=2014&termGbn=year |url-status=live }}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year |title=Gaon Yearly Chart: 2015 (see #96) |website=Gaon Music Chart |language=ko |access-date=2021-06-04 |archive-date=2017-07-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202644/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year |url-status=live }}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2016&hitYear=2016&termGbn=year |title=Gaon 2016년 Album Chart (see #87) |website=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=October 17, 2017 |language=ko |archive-date=August 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801083330/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2016&hitYear=2016&termGbn=year |url-status=live }}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year |title=Gaon 2017년 Album Chart (see #98) |website=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=January 12, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115213626/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year |url-status=live }}
	*{{cite news|language=ko|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|title=2018년 09월 Album Chart|trans-title=September 2018 Album Chart|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=October 11, 2018|archive-date=August 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802041158/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> it was not a major hit, selling only 24,000 copies in 2013.<ref>*{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?PageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=25&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title=No More Dream|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-date=August 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828194450/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?PageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=25&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}
	*{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=25&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Download Chart June 9-June 15, 2013 (see #84)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=January 12, 2016|archive-date=July 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716192353/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=25&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> Their subsequent single "We Are Bulletproof Pt. 2" failed to chart. In ''2 Cool 4 Skool'', BTS employed an old-school hip-hop sound with scratches from the 1980s–90s and excessively fierce visuals.<ref name="BTSReview">{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 01}}</ref> BTS have stated that from their inception, they were convinced that telling their story was the only way for the younger generation to relate to their music.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2019040102057238751|title=BTS pledges to "tell the story of our generation with our lyrics"|last=MoneyToday|website=아이즈|language=ko|access-date=April 20, 2019|archive-date=April 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410093351/http://www.ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2019040102057238751|url-status=live}}</ref> The lyrics of the album primarily reflected on the misunderstanding and prejudice towards them, criticism of the society that diminishes their dreams, and their anxiety and determination towards their future.<ref name="BTSReview" /> During the production of the album, Suga and RM rewrote the lyrics of "No More Dream" more than 20 times.<ref name=":3" /> The single album's release was followed by several appearances on Korean music shows.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109617843|title='엠카' 방탄소년단, 데뷔 무대부터 압도적 '강렬 군무'|last=OSEN|date=June 13, 2013|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628234536/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109617843|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109618986|title=2AM 정진운, 방탄소년단과 '뮤뱅' 대기실 인증샷 '훈훈'|last=OSEN|date=June 15, 2013|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421003856/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109618986|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite being unpolished, critics say these early live performances demonstrated BTS' potential with their intense and charismatic stage presence.<ref name=":4" /> Expanding their endeavors to Japan, "No More Dream" was later re-recorded in Japanese and released in June 2014.<ref name="Japan Debut">{{cite news|url=http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=1990114|title="日本デビュー決定"防弾少年団、初めての日本ショーケースを経て韓国カムバックへ…「2年目も今までのように突っ走るだけ|trans-title="Japan debut decision" BTS, "only dashes in the second year as well as up to now," the first time through the Japan showcase to Korea comeback ...|date=March 7, 2014|work=KStyle|access-date=July 20, 2017|archive-date=March 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321113102/http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=1990114|url-status=live}}</ref>
	In September 2013, BTS released the second part to their "school trilogy," the ] '']'', along with its single "N.O," which peaked at number 92 in Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=38&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title=2013년 38주차 Digital Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116184957/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=38&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archive-date=January 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> The EP peaked at number four in Korea and has sold over 160,000 copies by 2018, including 34,000 copies in its release year.<!--34,030 (2013) + 16,412 (2014) + 16,621 (2015) + 26,778 (2016) + 32,516 (2017) + 35,557 (2018)--><ref>Cumulative sales of "O!RUL8,2?":
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year |title=Gaon 2013년 Album Chart (see #55) |website=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=March 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202306/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |language=ko }}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2014&hitYear=2014&termGbn=year |title=Gaon 2014년 Album Chart (see #92) |website=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=March 18, 2016 |language=ko |archive-date=June 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627035122/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year |url-status=live }}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year |title=Gaon 2015년 Album Chart (see #87) |website=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=March 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202644/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |language=ko }}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?termGbn=year&hitYear=2016&targetTime=2016&nationGbn=K |title=Gaon 2016년 Album Chart (see #83) |website=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=October 17, 2017 |language=ko |archive-date=October 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029074717/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?termGbn=year&hitYear=2016&targetTime=2016&nationGbn=K |url-status=live }}
	*{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?termGbn=year&hitYear=2017&targetTime=2017&nationGbn=K|title=Gaon 2017년 Album Chart – 국내(Domestic) (see #99)|publisher=Gaon|language=ko|access-date=January 12, 2018|archive-date=January 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112160644/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?termGbn=year&hitYear=2017&targetTime=2017&nationGbn=K|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite news|language=ko|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|title=2018년 09월 Album Chart|trans-title=September 2018 Album Chart|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=October 11, 2018|archive-date=August 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802041158/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> Musically, BTS did not fundamentally change their sound as compared with ''2 Cool 4 Skool'', utilizing fiery rapping along with trap beats, brass, and soulful melodies''.'' Lyrically, the EP expanded on the theme of dreams and happiness, revealing their frustration under the harsh Korean education system and their determination to confront the struggle of proving themselves.<ref>{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 02}}</ref> Despite several performances on Korean music shows, the single quickly fell off the charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kwnews.co.kr/nview.asp?s=801&aid=213091100183|title=방탄소년단 N.O 발표…"진정한 행복에 대한 메시지"|website=강원일보 홈페이지|language=ko|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=May 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523183114/http://www.kwnews.co.kr/nview.asp?s=801&aid=213091100183|url-status=live}}</ref> That same month, BTS starred in their own variety show, ]'s ''Rookie King Channel Bangtan'', based on a fake broadcast station, "Channel Bangtan", through which members parodied variety shows such as ''VJ Special Forces'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201308290100252680019119&servicedate=20130828|title=방탄소년단, '신인왕 채널방탄'으로 리얼 버라이어티 도전|trans-title=Real Variety Challenge with 'Rookie King Channel Bangtan'|publisher=Sports Chosun|last=Lee|first=Jung-hyuk|date=August 28, 2013|access-date=July 20, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=June 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193932/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201308290100252680019119&servicedate=20130828|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the year, BTS was recognized with several New Artist of the Year awards, including the 5th ], 28th ] and the 23rd ].<ref>*{{cite web|url= http://www.melon.com/melonaward/yearlyaward.htm|website= ]|title= 2013 Melon Music Awards|date= November 14, 2013|access-date= February 22, 2018|language= ko|archive-date= November 26, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191126124337/https://www.melon.com/melonaward/yearlyaward.htm|url-status= live}}
	*{{Cite web|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/award/29goldendisc/en/last_winner.aspx?#main_menu|title=The 28th Golden Disc Awards Winners|website=isplus.live.joins.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224011714/http://isplus.live.joins.com/award/29goldendisc/en/last_winner.aspx?%23main_menu#main_menu|archive-date=February 24, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=June 12, 2018}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://seoulmusicawards.com/history/winner|title=23rd Seoul Music Awards Winners|language=en|website=seoulmusicawards.com|date=January 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223195443/http://seoulmusicawards.com/history/winner|archive-date=February 23, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
			BTS's representation by Big Hit, rather than one of the three agencies that dominated K-pop at the time, allowed the individual members leeway to express their individuality and have input into the music.{{sfn|Lie|p=125}} On June 12, 2013, BTS released their debut ] '']'', along with the ] "No More Dream", neither of which sold particularly well at the time.<ref name=BB2020>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9355305/bts-april-fools-day-joke-2020-debut-album-single-return-to-the-charts|url-access=subscription|title=BTS' Debut Album & Single Return to the Charts After Fan-Led April Fools' Day Joke|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=April 11, 2020|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412032422/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9355305/bts-april-fools-day-joke-2020-debut-album-single-return-to-the-charts|archive-date=April 12, 2020|url-status=dead<!--to bypass sub-lock-->|access-date=February 17, 2022}}</ref> On June 13, 2013, BTS made their stage debut on '']'' with the single, "No More Dream".<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:방탄소년단의 탄생...데뷔 쇼케이스 때 "롤모델은 빅뱅" ①|trans-title=Birth of BTS... During the debut showcase, "The role model is BIGBANG" ①|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006845907|via=]|publisher=News1|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Min-ji|date=June 4, 2023|access-date=August 14, 2023|archive-date=August 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814021640/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006845907|url-status=live}}</ref> Nevertheless, according to Kathy Sprinkel in her book on BTS, that single was "spotlighting young people's anxiety in the face of lofty parental expectations, sent shock waves through the K-pop ranks. Here was a musical act that wasn't pulling any punches. More specifically, they had a point of view, and they weren't afraid to take on topics that are considered taboo in South Korean society and elsewhere."{{sfn|Sprinkel|p=148}} The album reached the top five on South Korea's Gaon Music Chart.<ref name="Gaon Week 31">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=31&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2013년 31주차 Album Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Album Chart – Week 31 of 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608171357/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=31&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archive-date=June 8, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=November 12, 2014}}</ref> In ''2 Cool 4 Skool'', BTS employed an old-school hip-hop sound from the 1990s.{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 01''|pp=25–31}}{{sfn|Sprinkel|p=135}} The album's release was followed by appearances on Korean music shows, which caught the attention of reviewers and viewers.<ref name=":4">{{cite news|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109617843|script-title=ko:'엠카' 방탄소년단, 데뷔 무대부터 압도적 '강렬 군무'|last=Park|first=Jeong-sun|date=June 13, 2013|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title='M-ca' BTS, "Strong group dance" from the debut stage|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628234536/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109617843|archive-date=June 28, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109618986|script-title=ko:2AM 정진운, 방탄소년단과 '뮤뱅' 대기실 인증샷 '훈훈'|last=Park|first=Hyun-min|date=June 15, 2013|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title=2AM Jinwoon Jeong and BTS 'Heartwarming' "Music Bank" waiting room proof shot|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421003856/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109618986|archive-date=April 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2019}}</ref>
	===2014–2017: Mainstream and international breakthrough===
	====Moderate success and first concert tour====
	] (photo taken 2006) where BTS held their first concert in the ] for free]]
	The last act of their "school trilogy", the EP '']'',<ref name="sla">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8455612/bts-takeover-timeline-bbmas|title=How BTS Took Over the World: A Timeline of The Group's Biggest Career Moments|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=May 14, 2018|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122080229/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8455612/bts-takeover-timeline-bbmas|archive-date=January 22, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=July 20, 2018}}</ref> was released in January 2014 and topped the ], selling 100,000 copies in 2014 and over 250,000 copies by 2018.<!--100,906 (2014) + 26,147 (2015) + 38,781 (2016) + 42,953 (2017) + 42,884 (2018)--><ref>Cumulative sales of "Dark & Wild":
			In September 2013, BTS released the second entry in their "school trilogy": the ], ''].'' The album was released alongside the single "N.O."<ref name = "mango">{{cite news|title=BTS Albums in Order: A Complete List with All Song Names|author=Khadija|date=May 2, 2022|access-date=July 20, 2022|url=https://www.thetealmango.com/entertainment/bts-albums-in-order-a-complete-list-with-all-song-names/|archive-date=November 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129114547/https://www.thetealmango.com/entertainment/bts-albums-in-order-a-complete-list-with-all-song-names/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=38&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2013년 38주차 Digital Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Digital Chart – Week 38 of 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116184957/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=38&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archive-date=January 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=October 27, 2018|title=Circle Chart }}</ref> Similarly to ''2 Cool 4 Skool'', the new release had a theme of students feeling under pressure and needing to sacrifice their dreams and aspirations.<ref name = "mango" /> According to scholar Kyung Hyun Kim, many of BTS's earlier works such as "N.O." and "No More Dreams" were "expressions of rebellion against the establishment that tapped into Korean teenagers' frustrations with the country's educational system" and, he stated, helped them build a fan base among young people in North America and Europe.{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021|p=59}} That same month, BTS starred in their own variety show, ]'s ''Rookie King Channel Bangtan'', in which members parodied variety shows such as ''VJ Special Forces'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201308290100252680019119&servicedate=20130828|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, '신인왕 채널방탄'으로 리얼 버라이어티 도전|last=Lee|first=Jung-hyuk|date=August 28, 2013|newspaper=]|language=ko|trans-title=Real Variety Challenge with 'Rookie King Channel Bangtan'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193932/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201308290100252680019119&servicedate=20130828|archive-date=June 26, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=July 20, 2018}}</ref> At the end of the year, BTS was recognized with several New Artist of the Year awards in South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melon.com/melonaward/yearlyaward.htm|title=2013 Melon Music Awards|date=November 14, 2013|publisher=]|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126124337/https://www.melon.com/melonaward/yearlyaward.htm|archive-date=November 26, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=February 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/award/29goldendisc/en/last_winner.aspx?#main_menu|title=The 28th Golden Disc Awards Winners|publisher=]|website=isplus.live.joins.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224011714/http://isplus.live.joins.com/award/29goldendisc/en/last_winner.aspx?%23main_menu#main_menu|archive-date=February 24, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=January 23, 2014|title=23rd Seoul Music Awards Winners|url=http://seoulmusicawards.com/history/winner|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223195443/http://seoulmusicawards.com/history/winner|archive-date=February 23, 2018|access-date=|publisher=]}}</ref>
	*{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2014&hitYear=2014&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart – 2014 (see #14)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=June 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627035122/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year |title=Gaon Album Chart – 2015 (see #68) |website=Gaon Music Chart |language=ko |access-date=March 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202644/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year |archive-date=July 7, 2017 }}
	*{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2016&hitYear=2016&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart – 2016 (see #71)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=June 9, 2017|archive-date=August 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801083330/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2016&hitYear=2016&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart – 2017 (see #82)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=January 12, 2018|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115213626/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite news|language=ko|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|title=2018년 09월 Album Chart|trans-title=September 2018 Album Chart|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=October 11, 2018|archive-date=August 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802041158/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> It also marked BTS' first appearance on '']''{{'}}s World Albums Chart, peaking at number three.<ref name="sla" /><ref name="World chart">{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=BTS|chart=World Albums}}|title=BTS Album & Song Chart History: World Albums|work=]|access-date=September 24, 2017}}</ref> The album was supported by the singles "Boy in Luv" (Korean: 상남자; RR: ''Sang-namja'') and "Just One Day" (Korean: 하루만; RR: ''Haruman''), which peaked at number 45 and number 149 in Korea, respectively.<ref>*{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8MfJg68oCs|title= BTS(방탄소년단) _ Boy in Luv(상남자)|date=February 11, 2014|work=YouTube|access-date=September 11, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729070329/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8MfJg68oCs|archive-date=July 29, 2015}}
	*{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/62983/bts-releases-mv|title= BTS Wishes for 'Just One Day' with You in New MV|last=Hong|first=Grace Danbi|website=Mwave|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121133843/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/62983/bts-releases-mv|archive-date=November 21, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=October 25, 2015}}</ref> While ''Skool Luv Affair'' musically retained much of their hip-hop influences with the incorporation of R&B and hard rock, the album coincided with a thematic shift from dreams and happiness to love, focusing on school-age and youthful love.<ref>{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 03}}</ref> Following ''Skool Luv Affair's'' release, BTS made several appearances on Korean music shows and held their first fan meeting that March with an audience of 3,000 fans in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=463054|title= 방탄소년단 "우리가 바로 상남자!"(엠카운트다운)|website=TV리포트|date=February 13, 2014|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=February 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213123933/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=463054|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.star.naver.com/bts/news/end?id=2612217|title=BTS Holds First Fan Club Inauguration Ceremony with 3000 Fans|website=Naver|access-date=July 14, 2014|archive-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629022756/https://m.star.naver.com/bts/news/end?id=2612217|url-status=live}}</ref> That July, BTS held their first concert in the United States in ] for free to an audience of 200 fans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6157532/bts-announces-free-surprise-los-angeles-concert|title=BTS Announces Free, Surprise L.A. Concert|website=Billboard|access-date=April 20, 2019|archive-date=May 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518225830/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6157532/bts-announces-free-surprise-los-angeles-concert|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, the group also made their first appearance at ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-girls-generation-bangtan-boys-headline-kcon-2014-20140521-story.html|title=K-Pop stars Girls' Generation, Bangtan Boys headline KCON 2014|last=Brown|first=August|work=]|date=May 22, 2014|access-date=October 14, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009221756/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-girls-generation-bangtan-boys-headline-kcon-2014-20140521-story.html|archive-date=October 9, 2014}}</ref>
			===2014–2017===
	In August 2014, BTS released their first Korean studio album, '']'', which peaked at number two in Korea and sold over 200,000 copies by 2017.<ref>Cumulative sales of "Dark & Wild":
			====''Skool Luv Affair'' and first concert tour====
			] (photo taken 2006) where BTS held their concert in the US for free]]
			The last entry in BTS "school trilogy", the '']'' EP, was released in February 2014.<ref name=sla>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8455612/bts-takeover-timeline-bbmas|title=How BTS Took Over the World: A Timeline of The Group's Biggest Career Moments|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=May 14, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122080229/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8455612/bts-takeover-timeline-bbmas|archive-date=January 22, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=July 20, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/discography/detail/skool_luv_affair.html|title=Skool Luv Affair|work=BTS|publisher=]|access-date=July 20, 2022|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113111417/https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/discography/detail/skool_luv_affair.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The release topped the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=18&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2014년 18주차 Album Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Album Chart – Week 18 of 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928055408/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=18&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week|archive-date=September 28, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2015|title=Circle Chart}}</ref> and appeared on '']''{{'}}s ] Chart for the first time, peaking at number three.<ref name="sla" /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/sistars-soyu-junggigo-send-some-to-no-1-on-k-pop-hot-100/|url-access=subscription|title=SISTAR's Soyu & Junggigo Send 'Some' to No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=February 21, 2014|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221054211/https://www.billboard.com/pro/sistars-soyu-junggigo-send-some-to-no-1-on-k-pop-hot-100/|archive-date=December 21, 2021|url-status=dead<!--to bypass subscrip-lock-->|access-date=June 17, 2022}}</ref> The EP was supported by two singles: "Boy in Luv" and "Just One Day".<ref name = "disc">{{cite web|url=https://www.hypable.com/bts-song-album-list-complete-guide/|title=BTS songs, albums list: A complete guide to every single tune in order|last=Field|first=Sonya|date=July 16, 2021|publisher=Hypable|access-date=July 20, 2022}}</ref> Following ''Skool Luv Affair''{{'}}s release, BTS played at their first fan meeting in ], selecting the name A.R.M.Y. for the fan club.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.star.naver.com/bts/news/end?id=2612217|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 3천 명 팬과 첫 번째 팬클럽 창단식|last=Kwon|first=Ji-young|date=March 31, 2014|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title=BTS Holds First Fan Club Inauguration Ceremony with 3000 Fans|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629022756/https://m.star.naver.com/bts/news/end?id=2612217|archive-date=June 29, 2019|url-status=dead|access-date=June 17, 2022|via=Naver Star}}</ref> In July 2014, BTS hosted a concert in ], their first show in the United States,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6157532/bts-announces-free-surprise-los-angeles-concert|title=BTS Announces Free, Surprise L.A. Concert|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=August 13, 2014|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518225830/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6157532/bts-announces-free-surprise-los-angeles-concert|archive-date=May 18, 2020|access-date=April 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and in August, they appeared at ] in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-girls-generation-bangtan-boys-headline-kcon-2014-20140521-story.html|title=K-Pop stars Girls' Generation, Bangtan Boys headline KCON 2014|last=Brown|first=August|date=May 22, 2014|newspaper=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009221756/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-girls-generation-bangtan-boys-headline-kcon-2014-20140521-story.html|archive-date=October 9, 2014|access-date=October 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2014&hitYear=2014&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart – 2014 (see #14)|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=June 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627035122/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart – 2015 (see #68)|website=Gaon Music Chart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202644/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year|archive-date=July 7, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=March 18, 2016}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart – 2016 (see #29)|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=June 9, 2017|archive-date=July 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725220833/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	*{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=11&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month|title=2017년 11월 Album Chart|publisher=Gaon|language=ko|access-date=December 7, 2017|archive-date=December 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207083611/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=11&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> It was supported by two singles: "Danger" and "War of Hormone" (Korean: 호르몬 전쟁; RR: ''Horeumon Jeonjaeng''), which peaked at number 58 and number 173 in Korea, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title= BTS Rages in the 'War of Hormone' MV|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/78799/bts-releases-mv|last=Hong|first=Grace Danbi|website=Mwave|access-date=October 25, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208071048/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/78799/bts-releases-mv|archive-date=December 8, 2015}}</ref> The album served as a narrative extension of the "school trilogy" and a transition into their next series. Musically, the album fused the grungy electric guitar sounds of ] within the framework of hip-hop and continued to expand their sound towards ]. The central theme of the album's lyrics focused on expressing the sentiments of maturing, youthful desires, and impatience for romance.<ref name=":15">{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 04}}</ref> During production of the album, BTS recorded their single "Danger" in a makeshift studio in a garage in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=18836|title=슈가, "방시혁PD, 미국은 전기 달라 사운드 더 좋다더라" |last=기사입력: August 19, 2014 16:35|date=August 19, 2014|website=비즈엔터|access-date=April 21, 2019|archive-date=July 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717042857/http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=18836|url-status=live}}</ref> Following several appearances on Korean music shows,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news1.kr/articles/?1824877|title='엠카운트다운' 방탄소년단, 카리스마 넘치는 '데인저'로 컴백|date=August 21, 2014|website=뉴스1|language=ko|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=February 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213123637/http://news1.kr/articles/?1824877|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS embarked on their first ], ], from October to December, held in various halls and theaters in six cities: Seoul, ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="TRB II">{{cite news|url=http://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1003147018&plink=SEARCH&cooper=SBSNEWSSEARCH|title=방탄소년단, 홍콩 콘서트로 11개월 간 월드투어 '성황리 마무리' 출처|last1=Lee|first1=Jung-ah|date=August 31, 2015|work=SBS News|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422141734/http://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1003147018&plink=SEARCH&cooper=SBSNEWSSEARCH|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live|language=ko}}</ref>
			In August 2014, BTS released the album '']'', which reached number two in South Korea.<ref name = "disc" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=35&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2014년 35주차 Album Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Album Chart – Week 35 of 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612155303/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=35&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week|archive-date=June 12, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2017|title=Circle Chart }}</ref> It was supported by two singles: "Danger" and "War of Hormone".<ref name = "disc" /> The group embarked on their first ], ], which lasted from October to December 2014.<ref name="TRB II">{{cite news|url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1003147018|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 홍콩 콘서트로 11개월 간 월드투어 '성황리 마무리' 출처|last=Lee|first=Jung-ah|date=August 31, 2015|publisher=SBS News|language=ko|trans-title=BTS, 11-month world tour 'successfully finished' with Hong Kong concert|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518144305/https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1003147018|archive-date=May 18, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref> The band launched their first Japanese studio album, ''Wake Up'', in December 2014; the release peaked at number three on the ].<ref>References for ''Wake Up'' on the Oricon Albums Chart:
	Their first Japanese studio album, '']'' (2014), released that December, peaked at number three on the weekly ] and sold 28,000 copies.<ref name="oricon">*{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/530375/rank/album/|website=]|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|script-title=ja:防弾少年団のアルバム売上ランキング|access-date=November 15, 2014|archive-date=December 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202074502/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/530375/rank/album/|url-status=live}}
			* {{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/530375/rank/album/|script-title=ja:防弾少年団のアルバム売上ランキング|publisher=]|language=ja|trans-title=BTS Ranking|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627110349/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/530375/rank/album/|archive-date=June 27, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=June 17, 2022}}
	*{{cite news|title=【オリコン】防弾少年団、アルバム初首位 自己最高売上もマーク|trans-title=【Oricon】 BTS, First in Album Ranking and their Highest Sales Mark|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2078320/full/|publisher=]|date=September 13, 2016|access-date=May 13, 2018|language=ja|archive-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628121659/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/530375/rank/album/|url-status=live}}</ref> Along with re-recorded Japanese versions of older songs, it also contained the original tracks "Wake Up" and "The Stars."<ref>{{cite web|title=iTunes Preview|url=https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/wake-up-tong-chang-pan/id948185423?l=en|website=] |access-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422130845/https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/wake-up-tong-chang-pan/id948185423?l=en|archive-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref> In support of the album, BTS held their ] in February 2015 to an audience of 25,000 fans in four cities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87818/bts-wraps-up-concert-tour-in-japan-gathering-25000-fans|title=BTS Wraps Up Concert Tour in Japan Gathering 25,000 Fans|website=Mwave|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222111014/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87818/bts-wraps-up-concert-tour-in-japan-gathering-25000-fans|archive-date=December 22, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=October 25, 2015}}</ref> After ending their Japan tour, BTS held their second solo concert in Korea, BTS Live Trilogy Episode I: BTS Begins, in March to a crowd of 6,500 fans.<ref name="BTS Begin">{{cite news|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/87064/video-bts-to-hold-second-exclusive-concert-in-seoul|title=BTS to Hold Second Exclusive Concert in Seoul|last1=Hong|first1=Grace Danbi|date=February 9, 2015|work=Mwave|access-date=May 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106122508/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/87064/video-bts-to-hold-second-exclusive-concert-in-seoul|archive-date=January 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
			* {{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2078320/full/|script-title=ja:【オリコン】防弾少年団、アルバム初首位 自己最高売上もマーク|date=September 13, 2016|publisher=]|language=ja|trans-title=【Oricon】 BTS, First in Album Ranking and their Highest Sales Mark|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628121659/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/530375/rank/album/|archive-date=June 28, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=May 13, 2018}}</ref> After the album's release, BTS held their ] in February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87818/bts-wraps-up-concert-tour-in-japan-gathering-25000-fans|title=BTS Wraps Up Concert Tour in Japan Gathering 25,000 Fans|last=Jeon|first=Su-mi|translator-last=Jung|translator-first=Yeawon|date=February 23, 2015|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224024745/http://mwave.interest.me:80/enewsworld/en/article/87818/bts-wraps-up-concert-tour-in-japan-gathering-25000-fans|archive-date=February 24, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=June 17, 2022}}</ref> The Red Bullet Tour that had begun on October 17, 2014, in South Korea was resumed on June 6, 2015, in Malaysia and toured Australia, North America and Latin America before ending in Hong Kong that August. In all, the entire tour attracted 80,000 spectators at 18 cities in 13 countries.<ref name = "TRB II" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/87064/video-bts-to-hold-second-exclusive-concert-in-seoul|title=BTS to Hold Second Exclusive Concert in Seoul|last=Hong|first=Grace Danbi|date=February 9, 2015|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106122508/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/87064/video-bts-to-hold-second-exclusive-concert-in-seoul|archive-date=January 6, 2017|access-date=May 2, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	====Mainstream breakthrough and commercial success====		====Mainstream breakthrough and commercial success====
			BTS experimented with other styles of music besides hip-hop in '']'', released in 2015.<ref name = "disc" />{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 06''|p=109}} BTS wanted to express the beauty and anxiousness of youth and settled on the title of "花樣年華" ({{Korean|hangul=화양연화|rr=Hwayangyeonhwa|links=no}}), loosely interpreted to define "youth" metaphorically as "the most beautiful moment in life".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/510280|script-title=ko:방탄소년단이 말하는 '화양연화' (인터뷰①)|last=Choi|first=Jin-sil|date=April 29, 2015|publisher=Ten Asia|language=ko|trans-title=BTS's "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" interview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719081600/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/510280|archive-date=July 19, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref> The album served as an introduction to their youth trilogy, a triptych of albums dedicated to the struggles of young people.{{sfn|Sprinkel|pp=157, 169}} The single "]" was a top-five hit in South Korea and garnered the group a win on SBS MTV's '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2015년 19주차 Digital Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Digital Chart – Week 19 of 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112101911/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|archive-date=January 12, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Circle Chart }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110151107|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, '쇼챔피언' 1위..벌써 5개 트로피|last=Mark|first=Jae-min|date=May 13, 2015|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title=BTS,'Show Champion', Number 1..5 Trophies|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516014631/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110151107|archive-date=May 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 7, 2018}}</ref> The second single "Dope" ({{Korean|hangul=쩔어|rr=Jjeoreo|lit=It's awesome|links=no}}) reached number three on ''Billboard''{{'}}s ] chart and its music video was viewed over 100&nbsp;million times on YouTube.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2015-07-11/world-digital-songs|url-access=subscription|title=World Digital Songs: July 11, 2015|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171103235802/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2015-07-11/world-digital-songs|archive-date=November 3, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20161025005300315?section=search|title=BTS' 'Dope' music video hits over 100 million views|date=October 25, 2015|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030095321/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/10/25/0200000000AEN20161025005300315.html|archive-date=October 30, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=May 2, 2017}}</ref> The group began the world tour extension of their Red Bullet Tour in June, titled ], visiting cities throughout Asia, Oceania, North America, and Latin America.<ref name="TRB II"/> "For You", in Japanese, was released together with Japanese versions of "War of Hormone" and "Let Me Know" on June 17, 2015, and immediately topped Oricon's daily chart.<ref name = "disc" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2015-06-18/|script-title=ja:デイリー CDシングルランキング 2015年06月18日付|publisher=]|language=ja|trans-title=Daily CD Single Ranking dated June 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150620105214/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2015-06-18/|archive-date=June 20, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=June 24, 2018}}</ref>
	Shifting their sound and image from solely aggressive, masculine hip hop to more diverse styles,<ref name="Review6">{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 06}}</ref> BTS wanted to express the beauty and anxiousness of "youth" and settled on the title of "花樣年華" (Korean: 화양연화; RR: ''Hwayangyeonhwa''), loosely interpreted to define "youth" as "the most beautiful moment in life."<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/510280|title={{!}} 방탄소년단이 말하는 '화양연화' (인터뷰①)텐아시아|last=재배포금지>|first=<ⓒ "텐아시아" 무단전재|date=April 28, 2015|website=텐아시아|language=ko-KR|access-date=September 4, 2019|archive-date=July 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719081600/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/510280|url-status=live}}</ref> Their third EP, '']'' (March 2015), explored the growth and emotional agony of youth as well as its playful and uplifting sides.<ref name="Review6" /> '']'' included it as the only Korean album on their list of the "27 Best Albums of 2015 So Far."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/06/best-albums-2015-so-far#24|title=27 Best Albums We've Heard in 2015&nbsp;... So Far #24|date=June 2015|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625213652/http://www.fuse.tv/2015/06/best-albums-2015-so-far#24|archive-date=June 25, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=June 26, 2015}}</ref> ''The EP'' has sold over 415,000 copies as of 2018.<!--203,664 (2015) + 99,836 (2016) + 59,768 (2017) + 52,663 (2018)--><ref>Cumulative sales of "The Most Beautiful Moment In Life, Part 1":
	* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year|title=Gaon 2015년 Album Chart (see #6)|website=Gaon Music Chart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202644/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year|archive-date=July 7, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=March 18, 2016}}
	* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2016&hitYear=2016&termGbn=year|title=Gaon 2016년 Album Chart (see #22)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=October 17, 2017|archive-date=August 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801083330/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2016&hitYear=2016&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	* {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|title=Gaon 2017년 Album Chart (see #60)|publisher=Gaon|language=ko|access-date=January 12, 2018|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115213626/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	* {{cite news|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|title=2018년 09월 Album Chart|access-date=October 11, 2018|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|trans-title=September 2018 Album Chart|archive-date=August 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802041158/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=09&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> Its lead single "]" was BTS' first top five hit in Korea<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|title=I Need U|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-date=January 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112101911/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> and garnered BTS a first ever music show win on ]'s '']''.<ref name="INU Wins">{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110151107|title=방탄소년단, '쇼챔피언' 1위..벌써 5개 트로피|last=Mark|first=Jae-min|date=May 13, 2015|website=OSEN|language=ko|trans-title=BTS,'Show Champion', Number 1..5 Trophies|access-date=January 7, 2018|archive-date=May 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516014631/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110151107|url-status=live}}</ref> While its second single, "Dope (Korean: 쩔어; RR: ''Jjeoreo'')", only peaked at number 44 in Korea,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=28&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|title=쩔어 (Dope)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-date=January 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112102450/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=28&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> it peaked at number three on ''Billboard''{{'}}s World Digital Songs Chart<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2015-07-11/world-digital-songs|title=World Digital Song|date=July 11, 2015|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171103235802/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2015-07-11/world-digital-songs|archive-date=November 3, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref> and became their first music video to accrue over 100&nbsp;million views on ] in October.<ref name="Dope 100mil">{{cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/10/25/0200000000AEN20161025005300315.html|title=BTS' 'Dope' music video hits over 100 million views|date=October 25, 2015|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=May 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030095321/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/10/25/0200000000AEN20161025005300315.html|archive-date=October 30, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The group began the world tour extension of their Red Bullet Tour in June, titled ], visiting cities throughout Asia, Oceania, North America, and Latin America.<ref name="TRB II" /> Their fourth Japanese single, "For You", was released on June 17 to celebrate the first anniversary of their Japanese debut and topped ]'s daily chart, selling over 42,000 copies on its first day.<ref name="For You Oricon">{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2015-06-18/|title=デイリー CDシングルランキング 2015年06月18日付|publisher=]|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150620105214/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2015-06-18/|archive-date=June 20, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=June 24, 2018}}</ref> BTS later performed at Japan's ] on August 15 and 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.summersonic.com/2015/lineup/|title=SUMMER SONIC TOKYO LINE UP – SUMMER SONIC 2015|website=Summer Sonic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314181031/http://www.summersonic.com/2015/lineup/|archive-date=March 14, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=July 20, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/96992/bts-fan-meeting-in-japan-a-roaring-success|title=BTS Fan Meeting in Japan a Roaring Success|website=Mwave|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824211118/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/96992/bts-fan-meeting-in-japan-a-roaring-success|archive-date=August 24, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=October 17, 2015}}</ref>
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	In November, BTS commenced their third concert tour, ], debuting their new song and the lead single from their fourth EP '']'', "Run", during the Seoul dates.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201510280801961138&ext=na|title=방탄소년단, 콘서트서 신곡 첫 공개…11월 30일 본격 컴백|website=www.mydaily.co.kr|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031180434/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201510280801961138&ext=na|archive-date=October 31, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=October 29, 2015}}</ref> Thematically, the EP focused more on the serious and speculative aspects of youth, touching on the pursuit of success, loneliness, affection for their origins, and the suffering of the younger generation due to unfavorable conditions in current society. Critically, it was praised as the successful merging of the style of ''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1'' with BTS' initial identity.<ref name=":16">{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 07}}</ref> The album topped the weekly Gaon Album and ] ] charts and BTS became the first K-pop act to remain atop the latter for multiple weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=50&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Chart; The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2|date=December 5, 2015|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211012235/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=50&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|archive-date=December 11, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6835246/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-returns-no-1-world-albums|title=BTS' 'Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2' Returns to No. 1 on World Albums|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623000816/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6835246/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-returns-no-1-world-albums|archive-date=June 23, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=June 19, 2016}}</ref> It also marked their first appearance on the ] chart, peaking at number 171 with over 5,000 copies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6786050/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-billboard-200-charts|title=BTS Break Into Billboard 200 With 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2'|work=Billboard|access-date=January 23, 2018|archive-date=July 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704114550/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6786050/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-billboard-200-charts|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS were awarded ] at the ] in recognition of their international fan base.
			In November, BTS commenced their third concert tour, ], beginning with three sold-out shows in Seoul. The tour marked the debut of their fourth EP, '']'', and was later extended to Japan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201510280801961138|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 콘서트서 신곡 첫 공개...11월 30일 본격 컴백|last=Choi|first=Ji-ye|date=October 28, 2015|publisher=My Daily|language=ko|trans-title=BTS releases new song for the first time at a concert... Comeback on November 30th|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031180434/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201510280801961138&ext=na|archive-date=October 31, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref>{{sfn|Shapiro|pp=39–40}} Thematically, the EP focused more on the serious and speculative aspects of youth, touching on the pursuit of success, loneliness, affection for their origins, and the suffering of the younger generation due to unfavorable conditions in current society.{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 07''|pp=116–122}} The album topped the weekly Gaon Album and ''Billboard'' World Albums charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=50&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2015년 50주차 Album Chart|publisher=]|language=ko|trans-title=Album Chart – Week 50 of 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211012235/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=50&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|archive-date=December 11, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022|title=Circle Chart }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6835246/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-returns-no-1-world-albums|url-access=subscription|title=BTS' 'Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2' Returns to No. 1 on World Albums|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=January 5, 2016|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623000816/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6835246/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-returns-no-1-world-albums|archive-date=June 23, 2016|url-status=dead<!--to bypass paywall-->|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref> It also marked their first appearance on the ] chart,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6786050/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-billboard-200-charts|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Break Into Billboard 200 With 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2'|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=December 7, 2015|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209051331/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6786050/bts-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-pt-2-billboard-200-charts|archive-date=December 9, 2015|url-status=dead<!--to bypass paywall-->|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref> making it for one week at number 171,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/bts/chart-history/tlp/|title=BTS Chart History: Billboard 200|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327102805/https://www.billboard.com/artist/bts/chart-history/tlp/|archive-date=March 27, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=September 20, 2023}}</ref> and eight of the tracks appeared on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s World Digital Song Sales chart.{{sfn|Sprinkel|p=186}}
			Their compilation album and the finale to their "youth trilogy", '']'' was released on May 2, 2016. With 300,000 presold copies,{{sfn|Shapiro|pp=41–42}} it included three new singles: "Epilogue: Young Forever", "]", and "]",<ref name="disc"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201604270804090410|script-title=ko:'컴백 D-5' 방탄소년단 트랙리스트 공개, 리믹스버전까지 무려 23곡|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=April 27, 2016|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|trans-title="Comeback D-5" BTS track list released, 23 songs including remix versions.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113203024/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201604270804090410|archive-date=January 13, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref> which debuted in the top three spots on the ''Billboard'' World Digital Charts.{{sfn|Shapiro|pp=41–42}} The album topped the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea for ] and reached number 107 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2016년 19주차 Album Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Album Chart – Week 19 of 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902000417/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T|archive-date=September 2, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022|title=Circle Chart }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2016년 20주차 Album Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Album Chart – Week 20 of 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902000417/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T|archive-date=September 2, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022|title=Circle Chart }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/5912948/bts/chart|title=BTS Billboard Chart History|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719224117/http://www.billboard.com/artist/5912948/bts/chart|archive-date=July 19, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> ''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever'' won Album of the Year at the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20161119003200315|title=BTS, EXO, TWICE top 2016 Melon Music Awards|last=Chung|first=Joo-won|date=November 19, 2016|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422131453/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161119003200315|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2017|ref=2016 MMA}}</ref> BTS embarked on their Asia tour extension, ] from May to August 2016. Tickets for the 14 shows in 10 Asian cities sold out, some in as little as five seconds.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=016&aid=0001073467|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 아시아투어 10개 도시 14회 전석 매진|last=Lee|first=Eun-ji|date=June 25, 2016|publisher=]|language=ko|trans-title=BTS, all 14 shows in 10 cities of Asia tour are sold out|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615130042/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=016&aid=0001073467|archive-date=June 15, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022|via=]}}</ref>
	] France in Paris on June 2, 2016]]
	Their first Korean compilation album and the finale to their "youth series", '']'', was released in May 2016. It included three new singles: the top 40 hit "Epilogue: Young Forever", the top 10 hit "]" (Korean: 불타오르네; RR: ''Bultaoreune''), and the top 20 hit "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/화양연화-the-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-young-forever/id1109292307|title=The Most Beautiful Moment In Life: Young Forever by BTS on iTunes|publisher=iTunes|access-date=2021-06-04|archive-date=2017-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328010719/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/%ED%99%94%EC%96%91%EC%97%B0%ED%99%94-the-most-beautiful-moment-in-life-young-forever/id1109292307|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|title=Fire + Save Me + Epilogue: Young Forever|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-date=January 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112110306/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> The album topped ] in Korea for two consecutive weeks and peaked at number 107 on the U.S. ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|title=2016년 19주차 Album Chart|date=May 7, 2016|website=]|language=ko|access-date=September 4, 2019|archive-date=September 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902000417/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|title=2016년 20주차 Album Chart|date=May 14, 2016|website=]|language=ko|access-date=September 4, 2019|archive-date=September 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902000417/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/5912948/bts/chart|title=BTS Billboard Chart History|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719224117/http://www.billboard.com/artist/5912948/bts/chart|archive-date=July 19, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> ''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever'' later won BTS' first major Korean award for Album of the Year at the 8th ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161119003200315|title=BTS, EXO, TWICE top 2016 Melon Music Awards|last1=Chung|first1=Joo-won|date=November 19, 2016|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422131453/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161119003200315|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live|ref=2016 MMA}}</ref> BTS embarked on their Asia tour extension, ], from May to August, visiting 10 cities and performing to 144,000 fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/3243751/bts-has-already-dominated-their-2016-asia-tour-all-144000-tickets-in-upcoming-shows-in-china-japan-thailand-and-philippines-sold-out/|title=BTS Has Already Dominated Their 2016 Asia Tour: All 144,000 Tickets In Upcoming Shows In China, Japan, Thailand, And Philippines Sold Out!|date=June 25, 2016|publisher=inquisitr|access-date=June 4, 2021|archive-date=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403221641/https://www.inquisitr.com/3243751/bts-has-already-dominated-their-2016-asia-tour-all-144000-tickets-in-upcoming-shows-in-china-japan-thailand-and-philippines-sold-out/|url-status=live}}</ref> During their tour, BTS held a landmark two-day concert at the ] in ] in May,<ref name="May 2016 Comeback">{{cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201603211315030316684_2|title=BTS to return in May|last1=Ahn|first1=Sung-mi|date=March 21, 2016|work=Kpop Herald|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422142624/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201603211315030316684_2|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live|publisher=The Korea Herald}}</ref> and performed as first time headliners at both U.S. ] shows held that year in ] (June) and Los Angeles (July), to sold-out audiences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7341599/bts-headline-kcon-ny-twice-added-kcon-la-lineup|title=BTS to Headline KCON NY; Twice Added to KCON LA Lineup|website=Billboard|access-date=April 21, 2019|archive-date=April 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427175938/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7341599/bts-headline-kcon-ny-twice-added-kcon-la-lineup|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Kcon 2016">{{cite news|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/05/bts-kcon-2016-la-lineup-headliner|title=BTS Joins Kcon 2016 Los Angeles as Headliner|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|date=May 6, 2016|work=Fuse|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422123405/http://www.fuse.tv/2016/05/bts-kcon-2016-la-lineup-headliner|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In line with their other successes, they became the first K-pop group to receive their own Twitter emoji in May 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7370335/bts-twitter-custom-k-pop-emoji-biggest-fans|title=BTS Search for Their Biggest Fans on Twitter With K-Pop's First Ever Emoji|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616095342/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7370335/bts-twitter-custom-k-pop-emoji-biggest-fans|archive-date=June 16, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=June 19, 2016}}</ref>
	]		]
			In September 2016, BTS released their second Japanese studio album '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/39832/2|script-title=ja:防弾少年団 日本2ndアルバム「YOUTH」リリースより新ビジュアル公開!|date=July 13, 2016|work=]|language=ja|trans-title=New visuals released for BTS' 2nd album YOUTH!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618080228/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/39832/2|archive-date=June 18, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref> The album sold 44,547 copies on the first day of its release, and charted 1st in the Oricon Daily Album Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ja:=デイリー CDアルバムランキング 2016年09月06日付|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/d/2016-09-06/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908010233/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/d/2016-09-06/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 8, 2016|website=Oricon|access-date=September 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 日 정규 2집, 오리콘·타워레코드 차트 1위 기염|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000648192|website=]|access-date=September 8, 2016|archive-date=July 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723104648/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000648192|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was eventually certified Gold with sales of roughly over 100,000 in Japan.{{sfn|Shapiro|p=48}} It was followed one month later in October,<ref name = "disc" /> by their next studio album ''],'' which combined the themes of youth presented in their previous "youth trilogy" with temptation and adversity.{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 10''|pp=149–159}} The album and its tracks, including the single "]" immediately rose to the top on eight music charts, including the Gaon Music Chart, and led the ] album charts in 23 countries.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20161011003400315|title=Bangtan Boys second EP 'Wings' tops 8 music charts|date=October 11, 2016|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321025319/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20161011003400315|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|script-title=ko:2016년 42주차 Digital Chart|website=]|language=ko|trans-title=Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220062629/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2022|title=Circle Chart }}</ref> ''Wings'' opened at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' 200, with 16,000 ] in the US for the week of its release, the best week ever there for a K-pop album.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7542131/bts-wings-highest-charting-best-selling-kpop-album-billboard-200|url-access=subscription|title=BTS' 'Wings' Sets New US Record for Highest-Charting, Best-Selling K-Pop Album|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 17, 2016|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019095818/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7542131/bts-wings-highest-charting-best-selling-kpop-album-billboard-200|archive-date=October 19, 2016|url-status=dead<!--to bypass paywall-->|access-date=October 10, 2016}}</ref> It became the best-selling album in Gaon Album Chart history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/109989/bts-wings-becomes-highest-selling-album-on-goan-chart-all-kpop-news|title=Kpop News – BTS' 'Wings' Becomes Highest Selling Album on Gaon Chart|last=Choi|first=Seung-hae|date=October 30, 2017|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122073955/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/109989/bts-wings-becomes-highest-selling-album-on-goan-chart-all-kpop-news|archive-date=November 22, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref>
	In September 2016, BTS released their second Japanese studio album '']''.<ref name="INU Japanese">* {{cite web|url=http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2032731|title=防弾少年団、花より美しいビジュアル！？日本最新シングル「I NEED U (Japanese Ver.)」のジャケット写真をKstyle先行公開|date=November 12, 2015|publisher=Kstyle|language=ja|access-date=March 6, 2018|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223200253/https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2032731|url-status=live}}
	* {{Cite web|url=http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2038872|title=防弾少年団、日本6thシングル「RUN-Japanese Ver.-」の発売が決定！- K-POP – 韓流・韓国芸能ニュースはKstyle|date=February 15, 2016|website=Kstyle|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311005240/http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2038872|archive-date=March 11, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=February 22, 2016}}</ref> It sold over 44,000 copies on its first day of release and peaked at number one in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/d/2016-09-06/|title=Oricon Daily Album Ranking (2016年09月06日付) – see #01|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908010233/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/d/2016-09-06/|archive-date=September 8, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Pre-orders for their second Korean studio album '']'', released in October 2016, accumulated over 500,000 copies within the first week.<ref name="500k presale">{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201610071627260331797_2|title= BTS releases teaser for lead track of 'Wings'|date=October 7, 2016|work=Kpop Herald|access-date=October 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008182855/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201610071627260331797_2|archive-date=October 8, 2016|url-status=live|agency=Korea Herald}}</ref> ''Wings'' combined the themes of youth presented in their previous "youth series" with temptation and adversity and, for the first time as a major group effort, included seven solo tracks that demonstrated each member's individual strengths as independent musicians.<ref name="Review10">{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 10}}</ref> The album was generally well received by critics, with '']'' naming it "one of the most conceptually and sonically ambitious pop albums of 2016,''"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-july-2017-w491865|title=10 New Artists You Need to Know: July 2017|date=July 21, 2017|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=September 4, 2019|archive-date=June 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618052402/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-july-2017-w491865|url-status=live}}</ref>'' while '']'' praised the "vulnerable and honest song material" and diverse tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/12/best-albums-of-the-year-2016#8|title=THE 20 BEST ALBUMS OF 2016|author=Fuse Staff|date=December 6, 2016|work=]|access-date=December 8, 2016|archive-date=December 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207144845/http://www.fuse.tv/2016/12/best-albums-of-the-year-2016#8|url-status=live}}</ref> The lead single "Blood Sweat & Tears" achieved a music chart "all-kill" in South Korea<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161011003400315|title=Bangtan Boys second EP "Wings" tops 8 music charts|date=October 11, 2016|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013231510/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161011003400315|archive-date=October 13, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=October 13, 2016}}</ref> and became their first number one hit on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220062629/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=November 23, 2016}}</ref> Its music video gained over 6 million views within 24 hours, breaking the previous record held on YouTube for the highest number of views of a K-pop group music video within 24 hours.<ref name="BST Youtube Records">{{cite news|url=http://en.yibada.com/articles/169424/20161024/bts-blood-sweat-and-tears-kpop-wings.htm|title=BTS' 'Blood Sweat and Tears' music video breaks Kpop video record |last=Ferrer|first=Robie|date=October 24, 2016|work=Yibada|access-date=May 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025234810/http://en.yibada.com/articles/169424/20161024/bts-blood-sweat-and-tears-kpop-wings.htm|archive-date=October 25, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Wings'' opened at number 26 on the U.S. Billboard 200, the highest chart ranking ever for a K-pop album,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7542131/bts-wings-highest-charting-best-selling-kpop-album-billboard-200|title=BTS' 'Wings' Sets New U.S. Record for Highest-Charting, Best-Selling K-Pop Album|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|date=October 17, 2016|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019095818/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7542131/bts-wings-highest-charting-best-selling-kpop-album-billboard-200|archive-date=October 19, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> and BTS became the first Korean group to top the ''Billboard'' ] chart that month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/social-50|title=Social 50|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023070027/http://www.billboard.com/charts/social-50|archive-date=October 23, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 29, 2018}}</ref> It was their first "million seller" album,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20170309012000315|title=BTS sold 1.49&nbsp;million copies of 'Wings' albums|last1=Lee|first1=E.|date=March 19, 2017|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422141319/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20170309012000315|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> moving over 1.5&nbsp;million copies in South Korea that year and became the best-selling album in ] history at the time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/109989/bts-wings-becomes-highest-selling-album-on-goan-chart-all-kpop-news|title=Kpop News – BTS' 'Wings' Becomes Highest Selling Album on Gaon Chart|last=Choi|first=Seung Hae|date=October 30, 2017|website=Mwave|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122073955/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/109989/bts-wings-becomes-highest-selling-album-on-goan-chart-all-kpop-news|archive-date=November 22, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=November 23, 2016}}</ref> BTS were the first artist not from a "Big Three" entertainment company (], ] and ]) to win Artist of the Year at the 18th ] in December.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161203000400315|title=Bangtan Boys wins best artist award in MAMA 2016|last1=Chung|first1=Joo-won|date=December 2, 2016|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422124252/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20161203000400315|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.donga.com/List/3/all/26/401789/1|title=The big 3 of Korean pop music and entertainment|date=July 26, 2011|work=The Dong-A Ilbo|access-date=December 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106054546/http://english.donga.com/List/3/all/26/401789/1|archive-date=January 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
	====International expansion and collaborations====		====''You Never Walk Alone'' and ''Love Yourself: Her''====
	In February 2017, BTS released the repackaged edition of ''Wings'' (2016)'','' entitled ''].'' Pre-orders of the repackage reached over 700,000 copies, breaking the record for most albums sold in a month.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110582304|title=방탄소년단 '윙스 외전', 선주문 70만장 돌파..사상 최다|work=Osen|access-date=February 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213023334/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110582304|archive-date=February 13, 2017|url-status=live|language=ko|trans-title=BTS Wings Extension: You Never Walk Alone Reaches 700K Pre-orders}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://koogle.tv./media/news/bts-breaks-the-record-for-most-albums-sold-in-a-month/|title=BTS Breaks the Record for Most Albums Sold in a Month|last1=Kim|first1=Nicholas|date=March 9, 2017|work=Koogle TV|access-date=May 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321082500/http://koogle.tv/media/news/bts-breaks-the-record-for-most-albums-sold-in-a-month/|archive-date=March 21, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The repackage included an additional four tracks that offered consolation and encouragement to its listeners.<ref name=":03" /> Its lead single, "]" (Korean: 봄날; RR: ''Bomnal'') met critical praise as "an intelligent, compelling and elegantly restrained study of loss and longing" that "deliberately avoids cliché pomp and drama" by ''].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/38328/1/the-20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2017|title=The 20 best K-Pop songs of 2017|last=Dazed|date=December 7, 2017|work=Dazed|access-date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=December 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207151616/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/38328/1/the-20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2017|url-status=live}}</ref>'' Embodying nostalgia and sorrow, it opened a new chapter in BTS' aesthetics and lyricism and attracted fans across generational boundaries.<ref name="Review10" /> Upon release, "Spring Day" topped eight of the major South Korean online music charts, as well as Gaon,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=2017년 07주차 Digital Chart|website=gaonchart.co.kr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223212331/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|archive-date=February 23, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=February 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/112458/btss-upcoming-album-sells-over-700000-in-pre-orders-all-kpop-news|title=BTS′s Upcoming Album Sells Over 700,000 in Pre-orders|last1=Min|first1=Susan|date=February 10, 2017|work=Mwave|access-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422135940/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/112458/btss-upcoming-album-sells-over-700000-in-pre-orders-all-kpop-news|archive-date=April 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and crashed ]'s digital chart due to the high influx of user traffic.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20170213010200315|title=BTS releases new album, storms music charts|author=<!--not stated-->|date=February 13, 2017|newspaper=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=September 4, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904083120/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20170213010200315|archive-date=September 4, 2019}}</ref> It also entered the U.S. ''Billboard''{{'}}s ] singles chart at number 15 with "zero promotions."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7694476/bts-bubbling-under-hot-100-spring-day|title=BTS Crack the Bubbling Under Hot 100 With 'Spring Day,' Conquer Multiple Charts With 'You Never Walk Alone'|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|work=Billboard|access-date=February 22, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726021200/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7694476/bts-bubbling-under-hot-100-spring-day|archive-date=July 26, 2017}}</ref> As evidence of its staying power, "Spring Day" is the longest-charting song on Melon to date.<ref name="NME rank">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/features/bts-best-songs-ranked-2020-2648841|title=Every BTS song ranked in order of greatness|last=Daly|first=Rhian|work=]|date=April 29, 2020|access-date=June 14, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429133401/https://www.nme.com/features/bts-best-songs-ranked-2020-2648841|archive-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> "Spring Day" later won Best Song of the Year at the 9th ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OOP8VNY38|title= '올해의 노래상' 방탄소년단, "'봄날', 많은 분들 위로하려 썼던 곡" ('Song of The Year', 'BTS', 'Spring Day')|last=Seo|first=Kyung|date=December 2, 2017|publisher=SE Daily|access-date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=August 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812191125/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OOP8VNY38|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/naver_view.htm?idxno=2017120309052994251|title=방탄소년단, 2017 MMA '올해의 베스트송' 수상…2년 연속 대상 (BTS, 2017 MMA 'Best Song of the Year' award)|date=December 3, 2017|publisher=Sports Today|access-date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=June 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193925/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/naver_view.htm?idxno=2017120309052994251|url-status=live}}</ref>		In February 2017, BTS released the repackaged edition of ''Wings'' entitled '']''. The 700,000 pre-orders of it (an increase from the 500,000 pre-orders of ''Wings'') helped break the record for most albums sold in a month in South Korea, as it reached 1.49 million copies by the end of its first month.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110582304|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 '윙스 외전', 선주문 70만장 돌파..사상 최다|last=Kyung|first=Sun-mi|date=February 10, 2017|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title=BTS Wings Extension: You Never Walk Alone Reaches 700K Pre-orders|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213023334/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110582304|archive-date=February 13, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110599457|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, '윙스' 시리즈 149만장 판매..사상 최고|last=Choi|first=Na-young|date=March 9, 2017|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title=BTS 'Wings' series sold 1.49 million copies, the highest ever|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512183746/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110599457|archive-date=May 12, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref> The lead single was "]"<ref name = "disc" /> and it won Best Song of the Year at the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/naver_view.htm?idxno=2017120309052994251|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 2017 MMA '올해의 베스트송' 수상...2년 연속 대상 (BTS, 2017 MMA 'Best Song of the Year' award)|last=Lee|first=Chae-yoon|date=December 3, 2017|publisher=Sports Today|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193925/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/naver_view.htm?idxno=2017120309052994251|archive-date=June 26, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=December 8, 2017}}</ref> BTS's second world tour, ], began in February.<ref>{{Cite news|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 서울→브라질→미국 횡단 월드투어 시작, 전세계 팬 공략|trans-title=BTS, Seoul→Brazil→US crossing world tour begins, targeting fans around the world|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003434948|via=]|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|last=Seong|first=Ji-yeon|date=November 19, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724010059/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003434948|url-status=live}}</ref> On the tour, BTS played arenas in the US, such as New Jersey's ] and California's ]. Tickets for the North American leg sold out within hours and two shows were added.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/20/asia/bts-kpop-rap-monster-interview/index.html|title=K-pop group's record breaking album conquers three continents|last=Liu|first=Marian|date=September 20, 2017|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805203923/https://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/20/asia/bts-kpop-rap-monster-interview/index.html|archive-date=August 5, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7625416/bts-wings-tour-dates|title=BTS Adds 2 New Shows to Sold-Out Wings Tour|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=December 16, 2016|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006183502/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7625416/bts-wings-tour-dates|archive-date=October 6, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=December 24, 2016}}</ref> After completing the North American leg, BTS attended the ] in May and won ],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7801216/bts-video-top-social-artist-win-billboard-music-awards-2017|title=BTS Thanks Fans For Top Social Artist Win at Billboard Music Awards 2017: Watch|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|date=May 21, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321125733/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7801216/bts-video-top-social-artist-win-billboard-music-awards-2017|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2019}}</ref> the first K-pop group to win a Billboard award.<ref name = "sun" /> BTS fans cast over 300{{nbsp}}million votes for the band and broke a six-year winning streak held by ], a performer with 100{{nbsp}}million ] followers.<ref name="time mag" /> This caused the international media to focus on the ability of BTS's fandom to propel the group to such a victory.<ref name="time mag"/>
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	In conjunction with the release of ''You Never Walk Alone'', BTS commenced their second world tour, ], from February to December. The tour visited 12 countries including Brazil, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United States and gathered 550,000 fans.<ref name="TotalNumbers2">{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003651406|title= "19개도시·40회·55만명"..방탄소년단, 월드투어 퍼펙트매진|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=Naver|access-date=October 31, 2017|language=ko|trans-title="19 Cities, 40 Shows, 550,000 People"... BTS, perfectly sold out world tour|archive-date=October 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018071251/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003651406|url-status=live}}</ref> On the tour, BTS began to play progressively larger venues, moving from halls into arenas and domes. Tickets for the North American leg sold out within minutes and two additional shows were added due to high demand, making BTS the first K-pop act to sell out arenas in the United States.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/20/asia/bts-kpop-rap-monster-interview/index.html|title=K-pop group's record breaking album conquers three continents|publisher=]|first=Marian|last=Liu|access-date=April 27, 2019|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805203923/https://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/20/asia/bts-kpop-rap-monster-interview/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7625416/bts-wings-tour-dates|title=BTS Adds 2 New Shows to Sold-Out Wings Tour|date=December 16, 2016|website=Billboard|access-date=December 24, 2016|archive-date=October 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006183502/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7625416/bts-wings-tour-dates|url-status=live}}</ref> After completing their North American leg, BTS attended the 24th ] in May and won ], becoming the first Korean group awarded a ''Billboard'' Music Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7801216/bts-video-top-social-artist-win-billboard-music-awards-2017|title=BTS Thanks Fans For Top Social Artist Win at Billboard Music Awards 2017: Watch|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|date=May 21, 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=April 22, 2019|archive-date=March 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321125733/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/7801216/bts-video-top-social-artist-win-billboard-music-awards-2017|url-status=live}}</ref>		BTS released a remake of ]'s "]" (1995) in July 2017, giving it new lyrics but maintaining the theme of urging societal change.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7857140/bts-remakes-seo-taiji-boys-come-back-home|title=BTS Remakes Iconic Seo Taiji & Boys' 'Come Back Home': Watch|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=July 5, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926051118/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7857140/bts-remakes-seo-taiji-boys-come-back-home|archive-date=September 26, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 23, 2019}}</ref> Later that year, BTS embarked on their "Love Yourself" album series, with theme of the enlightenment of self-love through the "]" ({{Korean|hangul=기승전결|rr=Giseungjeongyeol|links=no}}) narrative sequence of "beginning, development, turn, and conclusion."{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 11''|pp=186–195}} BTS released its first part, their fifth EP, '']'', on September 18.<ref name = "sun">{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003604161|script-title=ko: 방탄소년단, 9월18일 컴백 확정..'Love Yourself' 발매|last=Sun|first=Mi-kyung|date=August 24, 2017|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title={{bracket|Official position}} BTS to return with 'Love Yourself' on September 18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825104456/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003604161|archive-date=August 25, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=June 18, 2022|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://khnews.kheraldm.com/view.php?ud=20170911000392&md=20170912003102_BL|title=The Chainsmokers collaborates with BTS for 'Love Yourself'|last=Kim|first=So-yeon|date=September 11, 2017|newspaper=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912192837/http://khnews.kheraldm.com/view.php?ud=20170911000392&md=20170912003102_BL|archive-date=September 12, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=September 11, 2017}}</ref> RM considered "]", the lead single from that album,<ref name = "lead" /> as "taking BTS to new ground. We tried to apply new grammar and perspectives."<ref name = "disc" /> He said of the album, "I believe it's going to be the starting point of a second chapter of our career; the beginning of our Chapter Two."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7966098/bts-love-yourself-her-album-rap-monster-interview-analysis-meaning|title=BTS Explain Concepts Behind 'Love Yourself: Her' Album: 'This Is the Beginning of Our Chapter Two'|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=September 20, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528085923/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7966098/bts-love-yourself-her-album-rap-monster-interview-analysis-meaning|archive-date=May 28, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref> Sonically, the EP served as "a dual exploration of the group's electro-pop and hip-hop leanings".<ref name = "lead">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7965995/bts-new-album-love-yourself-her-dna-video|title=BTS Unveils 'Love Yourself: Her' Album & 'DNA' Video|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=September 18, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919164123/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7965995/bts-new-album-love-yourself-her-dna-video|archive-date=September 19, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>
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	Celebrating Korean music icon ]'s 25th anniversary as a part of his anniversary project "Time: Traveler", BTS released a remake of Seo Taiji's 1995 classic "]" in July 2017, reworking the sound and lyrics to similar sentiments toward societal change that Seo Taiji argued for in his songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7857140/bts-remakes-seo-taiji-boys-come-back-home|title=BTS Remakes Iconic Seo Taiji & Boys' 'Come Back Home': Watch|first=Tamar|last=Herman|date=July 5, 2017|work=]|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926051118/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7857140/bts-remakes-seo-taiji-boys-come-back-home|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS was later invited by Seo Taiji to perform as backup vocalists and dancers for eight songs in his ] concert held early September. During the concert, Seo Taiji acknowledged BTS' thematic similarities to his music and recognized the group as his musical successors, declaring, "This is your generation now. Show them."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7950056/k-pop-legend-south-korea-seo-taiji-25th-anniversary-concert-bts|title=K-Pop Legend Seo Taiji Holds 25th Anniversary Concert, Passes Torch to BTS|website=Billboard|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-date=October 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013031703/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7950056/k-pop-legend-south-korea-seo-taiji-25th-anniversary-concert-bts|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OKVUKZX4F/GL0301|title= 서태지는 왜 방탄소년단을 차세대 아이콘으로 선택했나?|date=September 3, 2017|website=서울경제|language=ko|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620125117/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OKVUKZX4F/GL0301|url-status=live}}</ref>
			''Love Yourself: Her'' debuted at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973914/bts-love-yourself-her-album-billboard-200-top-10|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Score Top 10 Debut on Billboard 200 With 'Love Yourself: Her' Album|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|last2=Caulfield|first2=Keith|date=September 24, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925192544/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973914/bts-love-yourself-her-album-billboard-200-top-10|archive-date=September 25, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=October 2, 2017}}</ref> The album had 1,664,041 sales in May 2017 to lead the Gaon Chart,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=983531&_REFERER=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com%2Fsearch.naver%3Fwhere%3Dnexearch%26sm%3Dtop_hty%26fbm%3D0%26ie%3Dutf8%26query%3D%25EB%25B0%25A9%25ED%2583%2584%25EC%2586%258C%25EB%2585%2584%25EB%258B%25A8|script-title=ko:역시 방탄소년단!...14일 만에 166만장 돌파 '大기록'|trans-title=Also BTS!... 16.6 million in 14 days Breakthrough 'Great record'|work=]|last=Cho|first=Yoo-sun|date=June 8, 2018|access-date=June 8, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142433/http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=983531&_REFERER=https%3A//search.naver.com/search.naver%3Fwhere%3Dnexearch%26sm%3Dtop_hty%26fbm%3D0%26ie%3Dutf8%26query%3D%25EB%25B0%25A9%25ED%2583%2584%25EC%2586%258C%25EB%2585%2584%25EB%258B%25A8|url-status=live}}</ref> and was the first in 16 years to exceed 1.2 million copies sold since ]'s fourth album '']'' (2001).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000212216|script-title=ko:'120만장 돌파' 방탄소년단, 이런 디지털 소비 시대에 던진 의미|work=]|access-date=October 13, 2017|archive-date=January 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131155700/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000212216|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003636575|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 16년만에 단일앨범 120만장 돌파 대기록..가요계 대역사|work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|date=October 10, 2017|access-date=March 8, 2018|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Eun-ae|archive-date=January 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131160955/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003636575|url-status=live}}</ref> "DNA" was released simultaneously with the EP, and its music video accumulated 21 million views in its first 24 hours.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7972894/bts-k-pop-records-dna-music-video|title=BTS Smashes K-Pop Records With 'DNA' Music Video|last=Kelley|first=Caitlin|date=September 20, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925193018/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7972894/bts-k-pop-records-dna-music-video|archive-date=September 25, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 9, 2017}}</ref> It became BTS's first entry on the ], charting at number 85, making them the first K-pop boy band to reach that chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973977/bts-dna-first-billboard-hot-100-hit|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Earns First Billboard Hot 100 Hit With 'DNA'|last1=Trust|first1=Gary|last2=Benjamin|first2=Jeff|date=September 25, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017182214/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973977/bts-dna-first-billboard-hot-100-hit|archive-date=October 17, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=September 26, 2017}}</ref> The single rose to number 67 the following week and became the highest-charting song on the Hot 100 for any K-pop group.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7982011/bts-dna-highest-charting-k-pop-billboard-hot-100-hit|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Scores Highest-Charting Billboard Hot 100 Hit for a K-Pop Group With 'DNA'|last1=Trust|first1=Gary|last2=Benjamin|first2=Jeff|date=October 2, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003101836/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7982011/bts-dna-highest-charting-k-pop-billboard-hot-100-hit|archive-date=October 3, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=October 3, 2017 }}</ref> A remix of "Mic Drop" from the album, featuring ], was released as a single and peaked at number 28, the first time a K-pop group had cracked the top forty.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8055057/bts-mic-drop-k-pop-billboard-hot-100|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Mic Drop in Billboard Hot 100|last=Gary|first=Trust|date=December 4, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205001314/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8055057/bts-mic-drop-k-pop-billboard-hot-100|archive-date=December 5, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20171205001600315|title=BTS ranks 28th on Billboard Hot 100 with 'Mic Drop'|date=December 4, 2017|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720051648/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20171205001600315|url-status=live|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 20, 2018 }}</ref> Both singles attained Gold certification from the ] (RIAA) in early 2018.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8099214/bts-dna-mic-drop-certified-gold-riaa|title=BTS' 'DNA' & 'Mic Drop' Get Certified Gold by RIAA|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 12, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003083159/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8099214/bts-dna-mic-drop-certified-gold-riaa|archive-date=October 3, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2018}}</ref> "Mic Drop" achieved Platinum status in the US later that year.<ref name=":7">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8486251/bts-first-platinum-single-gold-album|title=BTS Recognized by RIAA for First Platinum Single & First Gold Album|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=November 21, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626234809/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8486251/bts-first-platinum-single-gold-album|archive-date=June 26, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=November 21, 2018}}</ref>
	Following the depiction of growth and temptation in ''Wings'' (2016) and consolation in ''You Never Walk Alone'' (2017), BTS embarked on their "Love Yourself" series which sought the enlightenment of self-love through the "]" (Korean: 기승전결; RR: ''Giseungjeongyeol'') narrative sequence of "beginning, development, turn, and conclusion."<ref name=":6">{{Cite book|title=BTS – The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 11}}</ref> In September 2017, BTS released the first part of the series, their fifth EP, '']''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003604161 |title= 방탄소년단, 9월18일 컴백 확정..'Love Yourself' 발매 |trans-title={{bracket|Official position}} BTS to return with 'Love Yourself' on September 18 |language=ko |publisher=Naver |access-date=August 24, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825104456/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003604161 |archive-date=August 25, 2017}}</ref> and featured music from ]' Andrew Taggart for the track "Best of Me".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://khnews.kheraldm.com/view.php?ud=20170911000392&md=20170912003102_BL|title=The Chainsmokers collaborates with BTS for 'Love Yourself'|work=The Korea Herald|access-date=September 11, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912192837/http://khnews.kheraldm.com/view.php?ud=20170911000392&md=20170912003102_BL|archive-date=September 12, 2017}}</ref> The EP was supported by two singles: the lead single "]" and a ] remix of their song "]" featuring American rapper ]. In the narrative sequence, the EP represented the "承," or "development" of the series and is considered by RM to be one of the major turning points in BTS' career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7966098/bts-love-yourself-her-album-rap-monster-interview-analysis-meaning|title=BTS Explain Concepts Behind 'Love Yourself: Her' Album: 'This Is the Beginning of Our Chapter Two'|date=September 20, 2017|website=Billboard|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528085923/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7966098/bts-love-yourself-her-album-rap-monster-interview-analysis-meaning|url-status=live}}</ref> Within the larger narrative, ''Love Yourself: Her'' described the joy and happiness of falling in love.<ref name=":6" /> Sonically, the EP served as "a dual exploration of the group's electro-pop and hip-hop leanings," with the first half consisting of "dance tracks that emphasize the group's vocals" while in the second half "the act's hip-hop side arrives in earnest...delivering powerful rap performances."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7965995/bts-new-album-love-yourself-her-dna-video|title=BTS Unveils 'Love Yourself: Her' Album & 'DNA' Video|last=Herman|first=Tamar|work=Billboard|access-date=October 20, 2017|archive-date=September 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919164123/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7965995/bts-new-album-love-yourself-her-dna-video|url-status=live}}</ref>
			In November 2017, BTS became the first K-pop group to perform at the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/29/bts-and-big-hit-entertainment-how-k-pop-broke-through-in-the-us.html|title=How K-pop made a breakthrough in the US in 2017|last=Ming|first=Cheang|date=December 29, 2017|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804140610/https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/29/bts-and-big-hit-entertainment-how-k-pop-broke-through-in-the-us.html|archive-date=August 4, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://quartzy.qz.com/1133490/bts-at-amas-the-unlikely-meteoric-rise-of-the-k-pop-group-that-performed-at-the-american-music-awards/|title=The Unlikely Meteoric Rise of BTS, the Biggest Name in K-Pop Right Now|last=Steger|first=Isabella|date=November 20, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528171138/https://quartzy.qz.com/1133490/bts-at-amas-the-unlikely-meteoric-rise-of-the-k-pop-group-that-performed-at-the-american-music-awards/|archive-date=May 28, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2018}}</ref> BTS won ] at the ] in December, winning for the second consecutive year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20171202000200315|title=BTS wins Artist of the Year at MAMA for second year|date=December 1, 2017|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805203130/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20171202000200315|archive-date=August 5, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2017}}</ref> They released "DNA" and "Mic Drop" together with a new song "Crystal Snow" as a single album in Japan on December 6, 2017, though the songs were made digitally available elsewhere.<ref name="disc" /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8054034/bts-new-song-crystal-snow-japanese|title=BTS Unveil Sentimental New Japanese Song'Crystal Snow'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=December 6, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207155557/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8054034/bts-new-song-crystal-snow-japanese|archive-date=December 7, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref> It topped the Oricon Chart for the week of its release. It was the only album by a foreign artist to be certified Double Platinum in Japan in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2102153/full/|script-title=ja:【オリコン】BTS(防弾少年団)"海外歌手初"シングル初週30万枚超え 前作12万枚増|date=December 12, 2017|publisher=]|language=ja|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214130013/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2102153/full/|archive-date=December 14, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=June 20, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003203559|script-title=ko:"해외 아티스트 유일"...방탄소년단 日싱글, '더블 플래티넘' 달성|last=Kim|first=Young-rak|date=January 15, 2018|publisher=]|language=ko|trans-title="The only foreign artist"...BTS Japanese Single achieves Double Platinum|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193252/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003203559|archive-date=January 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2018|via=]}}</ref> Later that month, they made their Japanese television prime time music show debut on '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/58481/2|script-title=ja:BTS(防弾少年団)、「Mステ」初登場!! 生放送で投げキス宣言|date=December 18, 2017|work=]|language=ja|trans-title=BTS, M-Station first appearance, announce kiss on live broadcast|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323143410/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/58481/2|archive-date=March 23, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=June 20, 2022}}</ref> and ended the year by performing on '']''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8070234/bts-performing-dick-clark-new-years-rockin-eve-2018-tweet|title=BTS performing in Dick Clark New Years Rockin Eve 2018|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=December 12, 2017|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212223835/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8070234/bts-performing-dick-clark-new-years-rockin-eve-2018-tweet|archive-date=December 12, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=]|last=Ferber|first=Taylor|date=December 31, 2017|title=Twitter Has Questions About BTS' NYE Performance|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/bts-new-years-rockin-eve-performance-raised-questions-on-twitter-7742789|access-date=July 26, 2022|archive-date=March 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307142241/https://www.bustle.com/p/bts-new-years-rockin-eve-performance-raised-questions-on-twitter-7742789|url-status=live}}</ref>
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			In 2017, BTS partnered with ] on the "]" campaign, intended to help end violence, abuse, and bullying, and to promote self-esteem and well-being among young people. Both Big Hit and the group pledged money to promote the campaign, and BTS sold special "Love Myself" merchandise and set up dedicated booths at concert venues. The campaign was renewed in 2021, with UNICEF deeming it to have been successful.<ref>{{cite press release|last=|first=|date=October 5, 2021|title=UNICEF and BTS celebrate success of 'groundbreaking' LOVE MYSELF campaign|url=https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-and-bts-celebrate-success-groundbreaking-love-myself-campaign|location=Seoul and New York|publisher=]|access-date=June 23, 2022|archive-date=March 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315070939/http://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-and-bts-celebrate-success-groundbreaking-love-myself-campaign|url-status=live}}</ref>
	Commercially, BTS continued to hit new career heights with the ''Love Yourself: Her'' EP, debuting at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 31,000 album-equivalent units.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973914/bts-love-yourself-her-album-billboard-200-top-10 |title=BTS Score Top 10 Debut on Billboard 200 With 'Love Yourself: Her' Album |work=Billboard |date= September 24, 2017 |first1= Jeff |last1= Benjamin |first2=Keith |last2=Caulfield |access-date= October 2, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170925192544/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973914/bts-love-yourself-her-album-billboard-200-top-10 |archive-date= September 25, 2017 }}</ref> In Korea, the EP sold over 1.2&nbsp;million copies on the Gaon Album Chart in its first month, achieving the highest monthly album sales in the chart's history and the highest on any Korean chart in 16 years, second to ]'s '']'' album in 2001.<ref>{{Cite news|url= http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/10/13/0200000000AEN20171013003900315.html |title= BTS album 'Love Yourself: Her' sells over 1.2 mln copies: data |work=Yonhap News Agency |access-date= October 13, 2017 |date=October 13, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013225343/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/10/13/0200000000AEN20171013003900315.html|archive-date=October 13, 2017}}</ref> The single "DNA" was released simultaneously with the EP and debuted at number two in Korea. Its music video broke the previous record for most viewed K-pop group music video within the first 24 hours with more than 20&nbsp;million views on ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7972894/bts-k-pop-records-dna-music-video |title=BTS Smashes K-Pop Records With 'DNA' Music Video|last=Kelley|first=Caitlin|work=Billboard|date=September 20, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925193018/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7972894/bts-k-pop-records-dna-music-video |archive-date=September 25, 2017}}</ref> "DNA" also became the group's first entry on the ] at number 85, making BTS the first K-pop boy band to do so and the second Korean act with a Korean-language song.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973977/bts-dna-first-billboard-hot-100-hit|title=BTS Earns First Billboard Hot 100 Hit With 'DNA' |last1=Trust |first1=Gary |last2=Benjamin |first2=Jeff |work=Billboard |date=September 25, 2017 |access-date=September 26, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017182214/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7973977/bts-dna-first-billboard-hot-100-hit |archive-date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> The following week, "DNA" rose to number 67 and became the highest-charting song on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for a K-pop group, beating ]' previous record at number 76.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7982011/bts-dna-highest-charting-k-pop-billboard-hot-100-hit |title=BTS Scores Highest-Charting Billboard Hot 100 Hit for a K-Pop Group With 'DNA' |last1=Trust |first1=Gary |last2=Benjamin |first2=Jeff |work=Billboard|date=October 2, 2017 |access-date=October 3, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003101836/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7982011/bts-dna-highest-charting-k-pop-billboard-hot-100-hit |archive-date=October 3, 2017}}</ref> The following single "]" peaked at number 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming the first top 40 entry for a K-pop group on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8055057/bts-mic-drop-k-pop-billboard-hot-100|title=BTS Mic Drop in Billboard Hot 100|last=Gary|first=Trust|date=December 4, 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=December 5, 2017|archive-date=December 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205001314/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8055057/bts-mic-drop-k-pop-billboard-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20171205001600315|title=BTS ranks 28th on Billboard Hot 100 with 'Mic Drop'|date=December 4, 2017|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=December 5, 2017|archive-date=July 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720051648/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20171205001600315|url-status=live}}</ref> Both "Mic Drop Remix" and "DNA" were later certified Gold<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8099214/bts-dna-mic-drop-certified-gold-riaa|title=BTS' 'DNA' & 'Mic Drop' Get Certified Gold by RIAA|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 12, 2018|work=Billboard|access-date=February 12, 2018|archive-date=October 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003083159/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8099214/bts-dna-mic-drop-certified-gold-riaa|url-status=live}}</ref> by the ] (RIAA)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|title=Gold & Platinum|date=February 12, 2018|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212231947/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|archive-date=February 12, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=February 12, 2018}}</ref> making BTS the first and only Korean artist to receive two certifications.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/bts/news/bts-become-first-kpop-act-with-multiple-riaa-certifications|title=BTS Become First K-Pop Act with Multiple RIAA Certifications|last=Prance|first=Sam|date=February 13, 2018|publisher=]|access-date=February 13, 2018|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001215319/http://www.mtv.co.uk/bts/news/bts-become-first-kpop-act-with-multiple-riaa-certifications|url-status=live}}</ref> "Mic Drop" went on to receive Platinum certification in November 2018, making BTS the first Korean group with a Platinum-certified single in the United States.<ref name=":7">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8486251/bts-first-platinum-single-gold-album|title=BTS Recognized by RIAA for First Platinum Single & First Gold Album|last1=Herman|first1=Tamar|date=November 21, 2018|work=]|access-date=November 21, 2018|archive-date=June 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626234809/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8486251/bts-first-platinum-single-gold-album|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2017, "DNA" and "Mic Drop" were released as a triple-A side single in Japan with the new song "Crystal Snow",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=QLE2u+jQyjk=|title=First Triple A side single to be released on December 6!|date=October 14, 2017|publisher=BTS Official Japanese Fanclub|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171103223004/https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=QLE2u+jQyjk=|archive-date=November 3, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 13, 2017}}</ref> which topped the Oricon Chart<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2017-12-18/|title=2017年12月18日付|publisher=]|access-date=December 14, 2017|archive-date=2017-12-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214071404/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2017-12-18/|url-status=live}}</ref> and became the highest-selling single from a K-pop artist within a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003676410|title= 방탄소년단, 日싱글도 세계 강타…10개국 아이튠즈 1위|website=]|publisher=Osen|language=ko|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=May 12, 2018|archive-date=June 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610052327/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003676410|url-status=live}}</ref> The single sold more than 380,000 copies by the end of the year and BTS became the only foreign artist to have a single certified double platinum by the RIAJ that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000586649|title=방탄소년단, 日 오리콘 주간 싱글 차트 1위…해외 아티스트 최초 '30만 포인트' 돌파 (BTS ranks #1 on Japanese Oricon Weekly Single Chart … First foreign artist to break through '300,000 points')|last=Yu|first=Byung-cheol|publisher=Korea Economic News|date=December 12, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-date=December 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212084841/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000586649|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=004&oid=408&aid=0000040065|title=방탄소년단, 日 오리콘 주간 차트 1위.. 해외 아티스트 최초 '30만 포인트' 돌파|publisher=iMBC News|date=December 12, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-date=July 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720053536/https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=004&oid=408&aid=0000040065|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/f/data/cert/gd.html|title=月次認定作品 認定年月：2017年 12月|date=January 15, 2018|publisher=]|access-date=January 15, 2018|archive-date=January 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119180239/http://www.riaj.or.jp/f/data/cert/gd.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003203559|title="해외 아티스트 유일"…방탄소년단 日싱글, '더블 플래티넘' 달성 ("The only foreign artist"...BTS Japanese Single achieves Double Platinum)|last=Kim|first=Young-rak|date=January 15, 2018|website=]|publisher=Sports Chosun|access-date=January 15, 2018|archive-date=January 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193252/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003203559|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201801161106060410|title=방탄소년단 日싱글 '더블 플래티넘' 등극 '해외 아티스트 유일' (BTS Japanese Single achieves Double Platinum; the only foreign artist)|last=Hwang|first=Hye-Jin|date=January 16, 2018|publisher=Newsen|access-date=January 16, 2018|archive-date=January 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131539/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201801161106060410|url-status=live}}</ref>
			===2018–2020===
	In November 2017, BTS became the first K-pop group to perform at the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8023046/bts-american-music-awards-debut-2017|title=K-Pop Superstars BTS to Perform for First Time on an American Awards Show at 2017 AMAs|last=Kelley|first=Caitlin|date=November 3, 2017|work=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108223646/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8023046/bts-american-music-awards-debut-2017|archive-date=November 8, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2017/11/03/rising-k-pop-superstars-bts-will-perform-at-the-amas/#73f6d6a210ce|title=Rising K-Pop Superstars BTS Will Perform At The AMAs|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=November 3, 2017|work=Forbes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110064447/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2017/11/03/rising-k-pop-superstars-bts-will-perform-at-the-amas/#73f6d6a210ce|archive-date=November 10, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 9, 2017}}</ref> raising their profile internationally.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/29/bts-and-big-hit-entertainment-how-k-pop-broke-through-in-the-us.html|title=How K-pop made a breakthrough in the US in 2017|last=Ming|first=Cheang|date=December 29, 2017|publisher=CNBC|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804140610/https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/29/bts-and-big-hit-entertainment-how-k-pop-broke-through-in-the-us.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://quartzy.qz.com/1133490/bts-at-amas-the-unlikely-meteoric-rise-of-the-k-pop-group-that-performed-at-the-american-music-awards/|title=The Unlikely Meteoric Rise of BTS, the Biggest Name in K-Pop Right Now|last=Steger|first=Isabella|date=November 20, 2017|publisher=]|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=May 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528171138/https://quartzy.qz.com/1133490/bts-at-amas-the-unlikely-meteoric-rise-of-the-k-pop-group-that-performed-at-the-american-music-awards/|url-status=live}}</ref> That same month, '']'' revealed that BTS had earned a spot in their 2018 edition for "having the world's most Twitter engagements for a music group".<ref name=":14">{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/11/305636/k-pop-kings-bts-earns-spot-guinness-world-records-2018-most-twitter|title=K-Pop kings BTS earn a spot in Guinness World Records 2018 for most Twitter engagements|last=Ramli|first=Bibi Nurshuhada|date=November 22, 2017|work=]|access-date=June 4, 2021|archive-date=September 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918053905/https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/11/305636/k-pop-kings-bts-earns-spot-guinness-world-records-2018-most-twitter|url-status=live}}</ref> In December, they also became the first K-pop group to perform on '']'' to welcome the new year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8070234/bts-performing-dick-clark-new-years-rockin-eve-2018-tweet|title=BTS performing in Dick Clark New Years Rockin Eve 2018|date=December 12, 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=January 2, 2018|archive-date=December 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212223835/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8070234/bts-performing-dick-clark-new-years-rockin-eve-2018-tweet|url-status=live}}</ref> and made their Japanese TV music show debut on '']''{{'}}s '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.universal-music.co.jp/bts/news/music-station-super-live-2017|title=BTS confirm to perform at Music Station Super Live|date=December 2017|publisher=Universal Japan|access-date=December 20, 2017|archive-date=August 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804103021/https://www.universal-music.co.jp/bts/news/music-station-super-live-2017%E5%87%BA%E6%BC%94%E6%B1%BA%E5%AE%9A%EF%BC%81/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the year, BTS won their second ] at the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201712012209312410|title=방탄소년단 벌써 2관왕, 베스트 아시안 스타일 수상|last=Lee|first=Min-Ki|date=December 1, 2017|publisher=Newsen|access-date=December 1, 2017|archive-date=August 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805203038/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201712012209312410|url-status=live}}</ref> becoming the first act to win the award two years in a row.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201712012326072410|title={{bracket|2017 MAMA}}방탄소년단, 2년 연속 대상 "더이상 슬프지 않아"|last=Lee|first=Min-Ki|date=December 1, 2017|publisher=Newsen|access-date=December 1, 2017|archive-date=August 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805203131/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201712012326072410|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20171202000200315|title=BTS wins Artist of the Year at MAMA for second year|date=December 1, 2017|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=December 5, 2017|archive-date=August 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805203130/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20171202000200315|url-status=live}}</ref> They also became the first artist outside of the "Big Three" to win major awards at the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002233379|title=방탄소년단, 2018 골든디스크 대상…'4연속 본상'|last=Kim|first=Myung Shin|date=January 11, 2018|publisher=Newsen|access-date=February 3, 2018|archive-date=July 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715202037/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002233379|url-status=live}}</ref> and the ], respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003705664|title=방탄소년단, 대상 4관왕 달성.."인생의 황금빛 분기점" {{bracket|News}} BTS achieves quadruple crown Daesangs.. "Golden turning point of life"|last=Sungmyung|first=Kyungji|date=January 26, 2018|publisher=]|access-date=February 3, 2018|archive-date=July 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708203939/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003705664|url-status=live}}</ref>
			====''Love Yourself'' album series====
			BTS won major awards at the Golden Disc and Seoul Music Awards in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002233379|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 2018 골든디스크 대상...'4연속 본상'|last=Kim|first=Myung-shin|date=January 11, 2018|publisher={{ill|Dailian|ko|데일리안}}|language=ko|trans-title=BTS, 2018 Golden Disc Awards..."Fourth consecutive Bonsang"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715202037/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002233379|archive-date=July 15, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=June 20, 2022|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003705664|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 대상 4관왕 달성.."인생의 황금빛 분기점"|last=Sungmyung|first=Kyungji|date=January 26, 2018|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title=BTS achieves four Daesangs.. "Golden turning point of life"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708203939/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003705664|archive-date=July 8, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=June 20, 2022|via=]}}</ref> In March, the group premiered an eight-episode documentary titled ''Burn the Stage'' that offered a behind-the-scenes look at their 2017 Wings Tour, exclusively on ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003736400|script-title=ko:방탄소년단X유튜브 레드, 리얼 성장 다큐 28일 첫 선 ( BTS x YouTube Premium, 8 episode documentary of BTS to be revealed on March 28)|last=Lee|first=So-dam|date=February 13, 2018|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422100329/https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003736400|archive-date=April 22, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2018|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8245963/bts-documentary-series-burn-the-stage-youtube-red|title=BTS Documentary Series 'Burn The Stage' to Air on YouTube Premium|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=March 14, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918132754/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8245963/bts-documentary-series-burn-the-stage-youtube-red|archive-date=September 18, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2018}}</ref> Their third Japanese studio album, '']'', was released on April 4, 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=ilc9z36j5JA=|script-title=ja:全米で大ブレイク中!BTS (防弾少年団)、待望の日本オリジナルアルバム4月4日発売決定!世界中で大ヒットした楽曲に、日本制作楽曲含む新録4曲を収録!初回限定盤には来日ドキュメンタリーほか、映像も収録!|trans-title= BTS Japan 3rd album "FACE YOURSELF", April 4 is decided on sale!|language=ja|date=February 1, 2018|publisher=BTS Japan Official|access-date=March 20, 2018|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614001015/https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=ilc9z36j5JA=|url-status=live|title=BTS Japan Official Fanclub}}</ref> and quickly reached the top 5 of the U.S. iTunes Albums chart. A nine-minute short film, titled ''Euphoria: Theme of "Love Yourself: Wonder"'' and featuring the song "]", followed the next day as a prelude to the group's third Korean-language studio album, '']''.<ref name=":8">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8289670/bts-love-yourself-series-euphoria-theme-tease-next-album|title=BTS Tease Next Album In 'Love Yourself' Series With 'Euphoria' Theme Video|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=April 5, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131092543/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8289670/bts-love-yourself-series-euphoria-theme-tease-next-album|archive-date=January 31, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> BTS promoted ''Tear''{{'}}s May 18, 2018, release with an appearance at the ] two days later,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8456639/bts-releases-expressive-love-yourself-tear-album-listen|title=BTS Releases Expressive 'Love Yourself: Tear' Album: Listen|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=May 18, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200908084744/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8456639/bts-releases-expressive-love-yourself-tear-album-listen|archive-date=September 8, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2018}}</ref> where they made their initial BBMA performance with their single, "]".<ref>{{cite magazine|date=April 24, 2018|title=Global Sensation BTS to Perform World Television Premiere of New Single at the "2018 Billboard Music Awards" on NBC|url=https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/2018/04/bts-to-perform-new-single-at-bbmas/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204215104/https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/2018/04/bts-to-perform-new-single-at-bbmas/|archive-date=December 4, 2020|access-date=June 4, 2021|magazine=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Weatherby|first1=Taylor|date=May 20, 2018|title=BTS Put on Epic Performance of 'Fake Love' at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8456875/bts-fake-love-performance-billboard-music-awards-2018-video|magazine=]|access-date=October 18, 2021|archive-date=October 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018175651/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8456875/bts-fake-love-performance-billboard-music-awards-2018-video|url-status=live}}</ref> The group also won Top Social Artist for a second consecutive time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15239755661344305010|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 또 다시 미국 行?...2018 빌보드 뮤직 어워드 노미네이트|first=Seo-yeon|last=Hwang|publisher=TVDaily|date=April 17, 2018|access-date=April 17, 2018|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108023031/http://tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15239755661344305010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=BTS Wins Top Social Artist Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards|magazine=]|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8456936/bts-wins-top-social-artist-2018-billboard-music-awards|url-status=live|access-date=May 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621230917/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8456936/bts-wins-top-social-artist-2018-billboard-music-awards|archive-date=June 21, 2019}}</ref> The album coincided with the "{{lang|ko|轉}}" or "turn" of the series, touching on the tortuous enlightenment of loving without being loved, the pains and sorrows of separation, and providing encouragement to those without dreams.{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 13''|pp=222–230}}
	===2018–2020: Continued worldwide success===
	====Worldwide recognition and ''Love Yourself'' album series====
	In the lead up to their next album, BTS released an original eight-episode documentary series exclusively on ] entitled ''Burn the Stage'' that ran from March until May 2018, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the group's 2017 Wings Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003736400|title=방탄소년단X유튜브 레드, 리얼 성장 다큐 28일 첫 선 ( BTS x YouTube Premium, 8 episode documentary of BTS to be revealed on 28 March)|date=February 13, 2018|website=]|publisher=Osen|access-date=March 20, 2018|archive-date=April 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422100329/https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003736400|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8245963/bts-documentary-series-burn-the-stage-youtube-red|title=BTS Documentary Series 'Burn The Stage' to Air on YouTube Premium|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=March 14, 2018|website=]|access-date=March 20, 2018|archive-date=September 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918132754/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8245963/bts-documentary-series-burn-the-stage-youtube-red|url-status=live}}</ref> In April, the group also released their third Japanese studio album, '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=ilc9z36j5JA=|title=全米で大ブレイク中！BTS (防弾少年団)、待望の日本オリジナルアルバム4月4日発売決定！世界中で大ヒットした楽曲に、日本制作楽曲含む新録４曲を収録！初回限定盤には来日ドキュメンタリーほか、映像も収録！|trans-title= BTS Japan 3rd album "FACE YOURSELF", April 4 is decided on sale!|language=ja|date=February 1, 2018|website=BTS Japan Official|access-date=March 20, 2018|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614001015/https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=ilc9z36j5JA=|url-status=live}}</ref> which debuted at number 43 on the ] as the third-highest-charting Japanese album in the history of the chart.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201803140001.html|title=Not heard of them? Nor have most people, but they're very big|last=Kawamura|first=Takahiro|date=March 14, 2018|access-date=April 30, 2018|publisher=The Asahi Shimbum|archive-date=August 29, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190829144431/http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201803140001.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In conjunction with the release of ''Face Yourself'', the group released a nine-minute short film titled "Euphoria: Theme of ''Love Yourself: Wonder''," which featured the song "Euphoria" and embodied the "起" or "beginning" of the narrative sequence.<ref name=":8">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8289670/bts-love-yourself-series-euphoria-theme-tease-next-album|title=BTS Tease Next Album In 'Love Yourself' Series With 'Euphoria' Theme Video|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=April 5, 2018|work=Billboard|access-date=April 6, 2018|archive-date=January 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131092543/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8289670/bts-love-yourself-series-euphoria-theme-tease-next-album|url-status=live}}</ref>
	]		]
			''Love Yourself: Tear'' debuted at number one its first week on the ''Billboard''{{nbsp}}200, becoming BTS's first number-one album in the US and the first K-pop album to top the US albums chart''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=May 27, 2018|title=On the Charts: BTS Become First K-Pop Act To Reach Number One|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/on-the-charts-bts-become-first-k-pop-act-to-reach-number-one-w520821|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528134123/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/on-the-charts-bts-become-first-k-pop-act-to-reach-number-one-w520821|archive-date=May 28, 2018|access-date=May 28, 2018|magazine=]}}</ref> ''It also became BTS's first top-10 release in Britain, reaching number eight on the ].<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 26, 2018|title=Official Albums Chart Top 100|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20180525/7502/|access-date=November 5, 2021|publisher=]|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502065130/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20180525/7502/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Fake Love" became BTS's top-10 single on the Hot{{nbsp}}100, the first time a song sung mostly in a language other than English had debuted in the top 10.''<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8458242/bts-fake-love-17th-primarily-non-english-language-top-10-hot-100|title=BTS' 'Fake Love' Becomes 17th Primarily Non-English-Language Top 10 on Hot 100|date=May 29, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2018|last=Zellner|first=Xander|magazine=]|url-access=subscription|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204215333/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8458242/bts-fake-love-17th-primarily-non-english-language-top-10-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref> ''BTS released their compilation album '']'' in August 2018.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=July 16, 2018|title=BTS to Release New Album 'Love Yourself: Answer' in August: Update|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8465523/bts-announce-new-album-love-yourself-answer|access-date=November 5, 2021|magazine=]|archive-date=July 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718001405/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8465523/bts-announce-new-album-love-yourself-answer|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was supported by the single "]" and its alternative digital release featuring ].''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/24/1845488/watch-bts-drops-idol-music-video|title=Watch: BTS drops 'Idol' music video|last=Viray|first=Patricia Lourdes|date=August 24, 2018|newspaper=]|access-date=September 25, 2018|archive-date=February 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215124738/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/24/1845488/watch-bts-drops-idol-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/kpop-bts-nicki-minaj-song_us_5b804e21e4b0cd327dfc87a4|title=K-Pop Band BTS Drops Song With Nicki Minaj, And The Internet Has No Chill|last=Yam|first=Kimberly|date=August 24, 2018|website=]|access-date=September 25, 2018|archive-date=August 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812193921/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kpop-bts-nicki-minaj-song_n_5b804e21e4b0cd327dfc87a4|url-status=live}}</ref>''
	In May 2018, BTS released their third Korean-language studio album, '']'' in conjunction with an appearance at the ]''.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8456639/bts-releases-expressive-love-yourself-tear-album-listen|title=BTS Releases Expressive 'Love Yourself: Tear' Album: Listen|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=May 18, 2018|work=Billboard|access-date=May 25, 2018|archive-date=September 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200908084744/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8456639/bts-releases-expressive-love-yourself-tear-album-listen|url-status=live}}</ref> At the show, BTS debuted as performers with the premiere of their lead single, "]"<ref>*{{cite web|url=https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/2018/04/bts-to-perform-new-single-at-bbmas/|title=Global Sensation BTS to Perform World Television Premiere of New Single at the "2018 Billboard Music Awards" on NBC|date=April 24, 2018|website=billboardmusicawards|access-date=June 4, 2021|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204215104/https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/2018/04/bts-to-perform-new-single-at-bbmas/|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201804242319550410|title= BTS, going to 'Billboard Music Awards' for 2 consecutive years "Going as performers, thank you" (Official)|last=Hye-jin|first=Hwang|date=April 24, 2018|website=Newsen|access-date=April 24, 2018|archive-date=July 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715031524/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201804242319550410|url-status=live}}</ref> and won ], making them the only Korean artist to win the award two years in a row.<ref>*{{cite web|url=https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/2018-nominees/|title=2018 Nominees: Top Social Artist|website=]|date=April 17, 2018|access-date=April 17, 2018|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202123232/https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/2018-nominees/|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15239755661344305010|title=방탄소년단, 또 다시 미국 行?…2018 빌보드 뮤직 어워드 노미네이트|first=Seo-yeon|last=Hwang|website=TVDaily|date=April 17, 2018|access-date=April 17, 2018|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024150353/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15239755661344305010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>*{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8456936/bts-wins-top-social-artist-2018-billboard-music-awards|title=BTS Wins Top Social Artist Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards|work=Billboard|access-date=May 21, 2018|archive-date=June 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621230917/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8456936/bts-wins-top-social-artist-2018-billboard-music-awards|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/05/21/0200000000AEN20180521003351315.html|title=BTS scoops up second Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist|work=Yonhap News|date=May 21, 2018|access-date=May 25, 2018|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030061649/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8456936/bts-wins-top-social-artist-2018-billboard-music-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> In the narrative sequence, the album coincided with the "轉" or "turn" of the series, touching on the tortuous enlightenment of loving without being loved and encouragement to those without dreams.<ref>{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 13}}</ref> It received generally positive reviews from critics. Caitlin Kelley from '']'' described the album as "one of their most thematically cohesive yet sonically varied albums, with maximalist production erupting against lyrics about emptiness,"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8459029/best-albums-of-2018-so-far-top-50|title=The 50 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far): Critics' Picks|date=June 5, 2018|work=Billboard|access-date=June 5, 2018|archive-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023174450/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8459029/best-albums-of-2018-so-far-top-50|url-status=live}}</ref> while Sheldon Pearce of '']'' wrote that the album "formula is a slick, loosely thematic album about love and loss, with a stronger focus on rapping than ever before" and that it "aims for cohesion and produces fun, prismatic songs in the process."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/bts-love-yourself-tear/|title=BTS: Love Yourself 轉 'Tear' Album Review {{!}} Pitchfork|last=Pearce|first=Sheldon|date=May 24, 2018|website=Pitchfork|access-date=May 28, 2018|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528194957/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/bts-love-yourself-tear/|url-status=live}}</ref>
			''Love Yourself: Answer'' sold over 1.9&nbsp;million copies on the Gaon Album Chart in August{{nbsp}}2018.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Lee|first=Jung-ho|date=September 6, 2018|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 8월 가온차트서 193만장 앨범차트 1위|language=ko|publisher=Star News|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002725672|url-status=live|access-date=September 6, 2018|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030210412/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002725672|archive-date=October 30, 2020|via=]}}</ref> The album became BTS's second number-one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and led to their highest US sales week in the country to that point with 185,000 album equivalent units.<ref name="BB200">{{cite magazine|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=September 2, 2018|title=BTS Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Love Yourself: Answer'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8473245/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-debuts-No1-billboard-200-chart|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331060638/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8473245/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-debuts-No1-billboard-200-chart|archive-date=March 31, 2019|access-date=September 3, 2018|magazine=]}}</ref> In November 2018, ''Love Yourself: Answer'' became the first Korean language album to be certified Gold by the RIAA.<ref name=":7" /> "Idol" and ''Love Yourself: Answer'' both received Platinum certifications in the US, with sales of more than 1{{nbsp}}million.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=January 23, 2020|title=BTS' 'Love Yourself: Answer' Becomes First South Korean Album Certified Platinum by RIAA|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548881/bts-love-yourself-answer-first-south-korean-album-certified-platinum|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125005448/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548881/bts-love-yourself-answer-first-south-korean-album-certified-platinum|archive-date=January 25, 2020|access-date=January 25, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref>
	Commercially, ''Love Yourself: Tear'' was one of BTS' most successful albums, bringing them to new heights both domestically and internationally. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 with 135,000 ]s (including 100,000 pure album sales), becoming BTS' highest-charting and first number one album in the US, the first K-pop album to top the U.S. albums chart, and the highest-charting album by an Asian act.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/05/27/bts-debut-new-album-love-yourself-tear-at-no-1-becoming-the-first-k-pop-act-to-do-so/#3afc35964f63|title=BTS Debut New Album 'Love Yourself: Tear' At No.1, Becoming The First K-Pop Act To Do So|work=Forbes|last=Mclntyre|first=Hugh|date=May 27, 2018|access-date=May 28, 2018|archive-date=November 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104101038/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/05/27/bts-debut-new-album-love-yourself-tear-at-no-1-becoming-the-first-k-pop-act-to-do-so/#3afc35964f63|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/on-the-charts-bts-become-first-k-pop-act-to-reach-number-one-w520821|title=On the Charts: BTS Become First K-Pop Act To Reach Number One|work=Rolling Stone|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=May 27, 2018|access-date=May 28, 2018|archive-date=May 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528134123/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/on-the-charts-bts-become-first-k-pop-act-to-reach-number-one-w520821|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Love Yourself: Tear'' also became BTS' first top ten hit in the ], reaching number eight on the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/05/29/bts-is-currently-enjoying-the-best-week-of-their-career-on-the-u-k-charts/|title=BTS Is Currently Enjoying The Best Week Of Their Career On The U.K. Charts|date=May 29, 2018|access-date=May 30, 2018|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|work=]|archive-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118212836/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/05/29/bts-is-currently-enjoying-the-best-week-of-their-career-on-the-u-k-charts/|url-status=live}}</ref> Their single "Fake Love" became their first top ten hit at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming the seventeenth non-English song to reach the top ten and the first by a Korean group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/05/29/bts-lil-baby-and-ella-mai-reach-the-top-10-for-the-first-time-with-new-hit-singles/#755db73524d3|title=BTS, Lil Baby And Ella Mai Reach The Top 10 For The First Time With New Hit Singles|work=]|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=May 29, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2018|archive-date=November 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104193444/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/05/29/bts-lil-baby-and-ella-mai-reach-the-top-10-for-the-first-time-with-new-hit-singles/#755db73524d3|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8458242/bts-fake-love-17th-primarily-non-english-language-top-10-hot-100|title=BTS' 'Fake Love' Becomes 17th Primarily Non-English-Language Top 10 on Hot 100|date=May 29, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2018|last=Zellner|first=Xander|work=]|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204215333/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8458242/bts-fake-love-17th-primarily-non-english-language-top-10-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref> "Fake Love" later became their third single to attain Gold certification by the RIAA that August.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470200/bts-fake-love-certified-gold-riaa|title=BTS' 'Fake Love' Certified Gold by RIAA|work=Billboard|access-date=August 2, 2018|date=August 14, 2018|first=Tamar|last=Herman|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210085228/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470200/bts-fake-love-certified-gold-riaa|url-status=live}}</ref> In South Korea, ''Love Yourself: Tear'' sold over 1.6&nbsp;million copies in its first two weeks, making it the highest monthly sales for an album since the Gaon Chart's inception at that time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003267987|title=방탄소년단, 166만 장 판매로 5월 가온앨범차트 1위|trans-title=BTS sold 1.66 million copies in May|work=Xportsnews|last=Kim|first=Ji-ji|date=June 8, 2018|access-date=January 11, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=November 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105221942/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003267987|url-status=live}}</ref>
			], the venue for BTS's first stadium concert in the US, sold out in 20 minutes.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=August 17, 2018|title=BTS' Citi Field Show Sells Out Within Minutes|magazine=]|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470824/bts-citi-field-concert-sold-out|url-status=live|access-date=August 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116155413/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470824/bts-citi-field-concert-sold-out|archive-date=November 16, 2020}}</ref>]]
	As the conclusion of the ''Love Yourself'' series, BTS released their second Korean ] '']'' in August 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2018/07/16/bts-announce-new-album-love-yourself-answer/|title=BTS Announce New Album 'Love Yourself: Answer' For August Release|last=Rolli|first=Bryan|date=July 16, 2018|work=Forbes|access-date=July 17, 2018|archive-date=November 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127204759/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2018/07/16/bts-announce-new-album-love-yourself-answer/|url-status=live}}</ref> which contained songs from the previous ''Love Yourself'' releases along with seven additional new tracks.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003824491|title= 방탄소년단, 8월 24일 컴백 확정..러브 유어셀프 시리즈 마무리|trans-title=Official position. Bulletproof Boy Scouts, August 24 comeback confirmed Yours ... Love Self-Series finishing|work=]|last=Park|first=Jin-young|date=July 17, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=August 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810042531/https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003824491|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was supported by the lead single "]" and the alternative digital release featuring ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/24/1845488/watch-bts-drops-idol-music-video|title=WATCH: BTS drops 'IDOL' music video|last=Viray|first=Patricia Lourdes|date=August 24, 2018|work=]|access-date=September 25, 2018|archive-date=February 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215124738/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/24/1845488/watch-bts-drops-idol-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/kpop-bts-nicki-minaj-song_us_5b804e21e4b0cd327dfc87a4|title=K-Pop Band BTS Drops Song With Nicki Minaj, And The Internet Has No Chill|last=Yam|first=Kimberly|date=August 24, 2018|work=]|access-date=September 25, 2018|archive-date=August 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812193921/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kpop-bts-nicki-minaj-song_n_5b804e21e4b0cd327dfc87a4|url-status=live}}</ref> Thematically, ''Love Yourself: Answer'' placed the songs of the ''Love Yourself'' series within the narrative of beginning, development, turn and conclusion to illustrate the excitement of love, the pains of farewell, and the enlightenment of self-love.<ref name=":10">{{Cite book|title=BTS - The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|last=Kim|first=Youngdae|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019|isbn=9788925565828|chapter=Review 14}}</ref> Critically, the album received generally positive reviews, with ''Billboard'' calling it a "masterful culmination of years of work and rife with meaning" and "undeniably a ] from BTS that that few other artists, boy bands or otherwise, ever can hope to achieve."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8472127/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-review|title=BTS Reflect on Life & Love on Uplifting 'Love Yourself: Answer'|date=August 24, 2018|first=Tamar|last=Herman|work=Billboard|access-date=May 8, 2019|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614184424/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8472127/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
	Commercially, the record sold over 1.9&nbsp;million copies on the ] in August 2018, breaking the chart's all-time monthly record once again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002725672|title=방탄소년단, 8월 가온차트서 193만장 앨범차트 1위|date=September 6, 2018|access-date=September 6, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030210412/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002725672|url-status=live}}</ref> The album became BTS' second number-one album on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and their highest sales week in the country at that time,<ref name="BB200">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8473245/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-debuts-No1-billboard-200-chart|title=BTS Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Love Yourself: Answer'|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=September 2, 2018|work=Billboard|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331060638/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8473245/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-debuts-No1-billboard-200-chart|url-status=live}}</ref> making BTS the only K-pop act with two ''Billboard'' 200 toppers and the first ] act with two number one albums in less than a year since ] topped the chart with '']'' in 2013 and '']'' in 2014.<ref name="BB200" /> ''Love Yourself: Answer'' later became the first Korean language album to be certified Gold by the RIAA in November.<ref name=":7" /> In Canada, ''Love Yourself: Answer'' became the group's first number-one album on the ]. In the United States, "Idol" peaked at number 11 on the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/bts/chart-history/digital-song-sales|title=BTS Digital Song Sales Chart|website=billboard.com|access-date=October 10, 2018|archive-date=September 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908025950/https://www.billboard.com/music/bts/chart-history/digital-song-sales|url-status=live}}</ref> The single "Idol" also reached number five on the ], marking BTS' first top-ten hit in Canada.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Tech|first=Paul|date=September 5, 2018|title=BTS score their first Canadian no. 1 Album: Chart confidential|url=https://bdsradio.com/pd/ca/nielsen_music_canada_update.pdf|magazine=BDS Radio|publisher=Nilsen|access-date=September 9, 2018|archive-date=August 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811161214/http://bdsradio.com/pd/ca/nielsen_music_canada_update.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> The music video for "Idol" received over 45&nbsp;million views in its first 24 hours on YouTube, breaking the record previously set by ] with "]".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/08/27/bts-breaks-the-record-for-biggest-24-hour-youtube-debut-with-idol/#3b0a560130b4|title=BTS's 'Idol' Breaks The Record For Biggest 24-Hour YouTube Debut|last=Mclntyr|first=Hugh|date=August 27, 2018|work=]|access-date=December 10, 2018|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109031010/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/08/27/bts-breaks-the-record-for-biggest-24-hour-youtube-debut-with-idol/#3b0a560130b4|url-status=live}}</ref> "Idol" and ''Love Yourself: Answer'' later received platinum certifications, both selling more than 1 million certified units in the United States. "Idol" became the group's third Platinum single while ''Answer'' became the group's first Platinum album, making BTS the first Korean artist to attain this certification in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548881/bts-love-yourself-answer-first-south-korean-album-certified-platinum|title=BTS' 'Love Yourself: Answer' Becomes First South Korean Album Certified Platinum by RIAA|date=January 23, 2020|work=]|first=Tamar|last=Herman|access-date=January 25, 2020|archive-date=January 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125005448/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548881/bts-love-yourself-answer-first-south-korean-album-certified-platinum|url-status=live}}</ref>		In conjunction with ''Love Yourself: Answer'''s release in August{{nbsp}}2018, BTS commenced their world tour, ], with two concerts in the Seoul Olympic Stadium, which sold out in a matter of seconds, as did others of the 22 shows in 12 countries.<ref>{{cite web|last=|date=August 27, 2018|title=Bangtan Boys Kick off World Tour with Concerts in Seoul|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/08/27/2018082700943.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225061509/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/08/27/2018082700943.html|archive-date=February 25, 2021|access-date=August 27, 2018|newspaper=]}}</ref>{{sfn|Shapiro|pp=62–63}} In October, BTS released their collaboration with Steve Aoki "]", their first all-English language feature.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-releases-first-english-language-song-waste-it-on-me|title=BTS Releases First English-Language Song "Waste It On Me"|last=Gemmill|first=Allie|date=November 19, 2018|magazine=]|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213552/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-releases-first-english-language-song-waste-it-on-me|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/steve-aoki-music-video-bts-ken-jeong-all-asian-cast-1203032407/|title=Steve Aoki Drops Music Video Starring BTS, Ken Jeong and All-Asian Cast (Watch)|last=Yang|first=Rachel|date=November 19, 2018|access-date=December 9, 2018|magazine=]|archive-date=November 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104094702/https://variety.com/2018/music/news/steve-aoki-music-video-bts-ken-jeong-all-asian-cast-1203032407/|url-status=live}}</ref> For the final stop of the North American leg, the group performed at Citi Field in New York City, marking the first time a Korean act performed at a US stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bts-add-date-at-nycs-citi-field-become-first-ever-k-pop-act-to-play-us-stadium/ar-BBLGyKW|last=Herman|first=Tamar|title=BTS Add Date at NYC's Citi Field Become First-Ever K-Pop Act to Play US Stadium|publisher=]|access-date=August 9, 2018|date=August 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424130440/https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bts-add-date-at-nycs-citi-field-become-first-ever-k-pop-act-to-play-us-stadium/ar-BBLGyKW|archive-date=April 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to ], BTS was the second best-selling concert act outside the US, behind only ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/12/04/2018-s-best-selling-live-artists-ed-sheeran-bruce-springsteen-bts/2204203002/|title=2018's best-selling live artists are Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and BTS, per Stubhub|last1=McDermott|first1=Maeve|date=December 4, 2018|newspaper=]|access-date=December 4, 2018|archive-date=November 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103210453/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/12/04/2018-s-best-selling-live-artists-ed-sheeran-bruce-springsteen-bts/2204203002/|url-status=live}}</ref> That October, BTS renewed their contract with Big Hit Entertainment through 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=October 18, 2018|script-title=ko:빅히트 "방탄소년단과 재계약 체결, 최고의 대우"(공식입장)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810180911092410|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224143250/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810180911092410|archive-date=February 24, 2021|access-date=April 24, 2019|publisher=Newsen|language=ko}}</ref>
			In early November 2018, a popular Japanese music show cancelled BTS's performance, citing a T-shirt a member wore the year before, bearing a photograph of a ] following the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/09/world/asia/bts-kpop-japan-cancel.html|title=K-Pop Band BTS Is Dropped From Japanese TV Show Over T-Shirt|first=Amy|last=Qin|date=November 9, 2018|newspaper=]|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-date=February 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227011615/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/09/world/asia/bts-kpop-japan-cancel.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, the Jewish human rights organization ] (SWC) stated that BTS owed an apology for that shirt, and for clothing and flags with Nazi symbolism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022213|title=Popular Korean Band Whose Japan Performance Was Cancelled For T-Shirt Mocking A-Bomb Victims, Once Posed With Nazi SS Death Head Symbols, Flew Nazi-Like Flags At Concert|date=November 11, 2018|publisher=]|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112181728/http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022213|archive-date=November 12, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Big Hit Entertainment issued an apology, explaining that the images were not intended to be hurtful to the victims of ] or atomic bombings and that the group and management would take steps to prevent future mistakes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018/11/13/bts-agency-apologizes-band-members-atom-bomb-shirt-swastika-hat/1996730002/|title=BTS' agency apologizes for boy-band members' atomic-bomb shirts, swastika hat|last1=Kim|first1=Hyung-jin|date=November 13, 2018|newspaper=]|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-date=November 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114145642/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018/11/13/bts-agency-apologizes-band-members-atom-bomb-shirt-swastika-hat/1996730002/|url-status=live}}</ref> They also stated the flags were meant to be a commentary on the Korean school system.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McCurry|first=Justin|date=November 14, 2018|title=BTS: Korean band's managers apologise over Nazi photos|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/nov/14/bts-korean-bands-managers-apologise-over-nazi-photos|access-date=July 21, 2022|work=]|archive-date=April 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415092433/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/nov/14/bts-korean-bands-managers-apologise-over-nazi-photos|url-status=live}}</ref> The apology was accepted by SWC and the Korean Atomic Bomb Victim Association.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 13, 2018|title=Wiesenthal Center Welcomes K-Pop Group's Apology For Incidents Offensive To Jewish And Japanese Victims Of WWII|url=http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022299|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123023111/http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022299|archive-date=November 23, 2018|access-date=November 23, 2018|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Sun-kyung|date=November 16, 2018|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 소속사, 티셔츠 논란에 원폭 피해자 찾아 공식 사과|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0010472905|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106193345/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0010472905|archive-date=November 6, 2020|access-date=November 23, 2018|publisher=]|language=ko}}</ref> John Lie, in his scholarly article on BTS, opined that the Nazi incident showed that the group is not tightly controlled, as are other K-pop ensembles, whose every move seems scripted, and that the members have opinions and are not afraid to express them.{{sfn|Lie|p=126}}
	], the venue for BTS' first stadium concert in the United States, sold out in 20 minutes.]]
			At the ], BTS won Artist of the Year and ranked number eight on ''Billboard's'' year-end Top Artist Chart and were also the number two act of the year in the Duo/Group ranking, only behind ].<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=December 12, 2018|title=Winning big at Mnet Asian Music Awards brings tears to eyes of BTS|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20181215001200315|access-date=July 21, 2022|newspaper=]|last1=Boram|first1=Park|archive-date=November 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123225432/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20181215001200315|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=December 6, 2018|title=The Year in K-Pop on the Charts: BTS Breaks Genre Barriers While the Scene Expands Its Reach|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488875/year-in-k-pop-charts-bts-exo-blackpink-nct-127|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206144449/https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488875/year-in-k-pop-charts-bts-exo-blackpink-nct-127|archive-date=December 6, 2018|access-date=December 6, 2018|url-access=subscription}}</ref> They were also listed as ] for their "willingness to address social issues, mental health, and politics, despite being in a genre often painted as bubble gum pop".<ref name=":18">{{cite news|last1=Kim|first1=Sohee|title=The Bloomberg 50|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-bloomberg-50/|publisher=]|access-date=December 6, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629170027/https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-bloomberg-50/|url-status=live}}</ref>
	In conjunction with '']'''s release in August 2018, BTS commenced their third world tour, ], with a landmark concert in the ], the largest stadium in South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/08/27/2018082700943.html|title=Bangtan Boys Kick off World Tour with Concerts in Seoul|work=]|date=August 27, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225061509/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/08/27/2018082700943.html|url-status=live}}</ref> During their tour, BTS also featured on ]'s single "]" released that October, which was their first and only all-English language feature.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-releases-first-english-language-song-waste-it-on-me|title=BTS Releases First English-Language Song "Waste It On Me"|last=Gemmill|first=Allie|date=November 19, 2018|work=TeenVogue|access-date=December 9, 2018|publisher=TeenVogue|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213552/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-releases-first-english-language-song-waste-it-on-me|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/steve-aoki-music-video-bts-ken-jeong-all-asian-cast-1203032407/|title=Steve Aoki Drops Music Video Starring BTS, Ken Jeong and All-Asian Cast (Watch)|last=Yang|first=Rachel|date=November 19, 2018|work=Variety|access-date=December 9, 2018|publisher=Variety|archive-date=November 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104094702/https://variety.com/2018/music/news/steve-aoki-music-video-bts-ken-jeong-all-asian-cast-1203032407/|url-status=live}}</ref> On tour, BTS continued to play to progressively larger venues from arenas to domes to stadiums. For the final stop of the North American leg, the group performed at ] in ], marking the first time a Korean act has performed at a U.S. stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bts-add-date-at-nycs-citi-field-become-first-ever-k-pop-act-to-play-us-stadium/ar-BBLGyKW|last=Herman|first=Tamar|title=BTS Add Date at NYC's Citi Field Become First-Ever K-Pop Act to Play U.S. Stadium|website=]|access-date=August 9, 2018|date=August 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424130440/https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bts-add-date-at-nycs-citi-field-become-first-ever-k-pop-act-to-play-us-stadium/ar-BBLGyKW|archive-date=April 24, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> All 40,000 tickets for the stadium date sold out in under 20 minutes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470824/bts-citi-field-concert-sold-out|title=BTS' Citi Field Show Sells Out Within Minutes|work=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=August 17, 2018|access-date=August 25, 2018|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116155413/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470824/bts-citi-field-concert-sold-out|url-status=live}}</ref> According to ] BTS was one of 2018's best-selling concerts in international markets outside the US, second to only ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/12/04/2018-s-best-selling-live-artists-ed-sheeran-bruce-springsteen-bts/2204203002/|title=2018's best-selling live artists are Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and BTS, per Stubhub|last1=McDermott|first1=Maeve|date=December 4, 2018|website=]|access-date=December 4, 2018|archive-date=November 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103210453/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/12/04/2018-s-best-selling-live-artists-ed-sheeran-bruce-springsteen-bts/2204203002/|url-status=live}}</ref> ] named BTS the 2018 artist of the year, citing the group's history-making concert at Citi Field.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vividseats.com/blog/2018-top-live-events|title=2018 Year In Review: The Year in Live Events|date=December 18, 2018|publisher=Vivid Seats|access-date=January 2, 2019|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124184048/https://www.vividseats.com/blog/2018-top-live-events|url-status=live}}</ref> The tour also received generally positive reviews from critics. Philip Cosores from ] described BTS' four nights at the ] as an "enormous, multi-sensory experience" bringing an "inclusive" and "multicultural experience" where music is above any language barrier,<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|url=https://uproxx.com/music/bts-los-angeles-concert-review-staples-center/|title=Korean Pop Group BTS Paint An Inclusive, Diverse Future For Pop Music|last=Cosores|first=Philip|date=September 12, 2018|work=UPROXX|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204060541/https://uproxx.com/music/bts-los-angeles-concert-review-staples-center/|url-status=live}}</ref> while Crystal Bell from ] said "BTS have created an experience so captivating, so inclusive, and so visually stunning that it's cemented the boy band as one of the most vital acts in pop music today."<ref name="CF1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3101141/bts-love-yourself-tour-moments-citi-field/|title=The 10 Most Beautiful Moments Of BTS' Love Yourself Tour|last1=Bell|first1=Crystal|publisher=MTV|date=October 9, 2018|access-date=October 9, 2018|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116042940/http://www.mtv.com/news/3101141/bts-love-yourself-tour-moments-citi-field/|url-status=live}}</ref> That October, with more than a year remaining in their contract, BTS renewed their contract with Big Hit Entertainment through 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810180911092410|title=빅히트 "방탄소년단과 재계약 체결, 최고의 대우"(공식입장)|date=October 18, 2018|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|access-date=April 24, 2019|archive-date=February 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224143250/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810180911092410|url-status=live}}</ref>
	In early November 2018, a popular Japanese music show cancelled BTS' performance, citing a T-shirt a member wore the year before.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/09/world/asia/bts-kpop-japan-cancel.html|title=K-Pop Band BTS Is Dropped From Japanese TV Show Over T-Shirt|first=Amy|last=Qin|date=November 9, 2018|work=]|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-date=February 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227011615/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/09/world/asia/bts-kpop-japan-cancel.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, the Jewish human rights organization ] (SWC) stated that BTS owed an apology for the shirt in 2017, clothing with Nazi symbolism, and a flag.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022213|title=Popular Korean Band Whose Japan Performance Was Cancelled For T-Shirt Mocking A-Bomb Victims, Once Posed With Nazi SS Death Head Symbols, Flew Nazi-Like Flags At Concert|date=November 11, 2018|publisher=]|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112181728/http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022213|archive-date=November 12, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Big Hit Entertainment issued an apology, explaining that the images on the clothing were not intended to be hurtful to the victims of ] or atomic bombings and that the group and management would take steps to prevent future mistakes. They also stated the flags were meant to be a commentary on the Korean school system.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018/11/13/bts-agency-apologizes-band-members-atom-bomb-shirt-swastika-hat/1996730002/|title=BTS' agency apologizes for boy-band members' atomic-bomb shirts, swastika hat|last1=Kim|first1=Hyung-jin|date=November 13, 2018|website=]|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-date=November 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114145642/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018/11/13/bts-agency-apologizes-band-members-atom-bomb-shirt-swastika-hat/1996730002/|url-status=live}}</ref> The apology was accepted by SWC and the Korean Atomic Bomb Victim Association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022299|title=Wiesenthal Center Welcomes K-Pop Group's Apology For Incidents Offensive To Jewish And Japanese Victims Of WWII|date=November 13, 2018|publisher=Simon Wiesenthal Center|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123023111/http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=8776547&ct=15022299|archive-date=November 23, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0010472905|title=방탄소년단 소속사, 티셔츠 논란에 원폭 피해자 찾아 공식 사과|date=November 16, 2018|website=]|language=ko|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106193345/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0010472905|url-status=live}}</ref>
	Crossing over to film, BTS released '']'' in theaters worldwide in November 2018 to commercial success. In the United States, it accumulated US$1.2&nbsp;million on opening day for a total of $3.54&nbsp;million over the three-day weekend, breaking the record for the highest grossing event cinema musical production set previously by the band One Direction in 2014. It ranked at number ten in the box office despite showing at only 620 locations compared to the 2,000-4,000 locations for the other top ten sellers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Amos |first1=Jim |title=BTS Breaks The Box Office Bank With 'Burn The Stage: The Movie' |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamos/2018/11/18/bts-breaks-the-box-office-bank-with-burn-the-stage-the-movie/ |work=Forbes |access-date=December 4, 2018 |date=November 18, 2018 |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108101916/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamos/2018/11/18/bts-breaks-the-box-office-bank-with-burn-the-stage-the-movie/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
	At the end of the year, BTS won their third Artist of the Year at the ] in a row and ranked number eight on ''Billboard's'' year-end Top Artist Chart alongside the likes of ] and ] and were also the number two act of the year in the Duo/Group ranking, only behind ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://star.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201811011888317417?did=na|last=Lee|first=Hoyeon|date=November 1, 2018|work=Hankook Ilbo|access-date=November 5, 2018|language=ko|script-title=ko:방탄소년단부터 워너원…'2018 MAMA', 투표 시작|archive-date=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105101649/http://star.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201811011888317417?did=na|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488875/year-in-k-pop-charts-bts-exo-blackpink-nct-127|title=The Year in K-Pop on the Charts: BTS Breaks Genre Barriers While the Scene Expands Its Reach|website=Billboard|access-date=December 6, 2018|archive-date=December 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206144449/https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488875/year-in-k-pop-charts-bts-exo-blackpink-nct-127|url-status=live}}</ref> They also made ] due to their "willingness to address social issues, mental health, and politics, despite being in a genre often painted as bubble gum pop".<ref name=":18">{{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Sohee |title=The Bloomberg 50 |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-bloomberg-50/ |website=] |access-date=December 6, 2018 |archive-date=June 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629170027/https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-bloomberg-50/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The group sold more than 10 million albums in South Korea alone, with 5 million being sold in 2018 alone.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000586190 |title=방탄소년단, 앨범 판매 1000만장 돌파…2013년 데뷔 이후 5년 6개월만에 달성 |website=] |publisher=Sportskhan |access-date=December 7, 2018 |language=ko |date=December 8, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209165222/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000586190 |url-status=live }}</ref>
	====''Map of the Soul: Persona'', stadium world tour and ''BTS World''====		====''Map of the Soul: Persona'', stadium world tour and ''BTS World''====
			In February 2019, BTS, for the first time, were presenters at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-grammys-present-awards-kpop-1203130948/|title=BTS Makes History at the Grammys as First K-Pop Presenters|last=Nickolai|first=Nate|date=February 10, 2019|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211074206/https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-grammys-present-awards-kpop-1203130948/|archive-date=February 11, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Velez|first1=Jennifer|title=BTS' 2019 GRAMMY Suits On Display At GRAMMY Museum|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/bts-2019-grammy-suits-display-grammy-museum|publisher=]|access-date=October 18, 2021|date=November 20, 2019|archive-date=October 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020134414/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/bts-2019-grammy-suits-display-grammy-museum|url-status=live}}</ref> In April, '']'' named them one of the ], the most influential people of 2019.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Halsey|author-link=Halsey (singer)|date=April 17, 2019|title=BTS: The 100 Most Influential People of 2019|url=https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567876/bts/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418173503/http://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567876/bts/|archive-date=April 18, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref> Their EP, '']'', was released on April{{nbsp}}12 with the single "]" ({{Korean|hangul=작은 것들을 위한 시|rr=Jageun geotdeureul wihan si|links=no}}), featuring American singer ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VHU7EIFAQ/GL0301|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 '작은 것들을 위한 시' 공개즉시 음원순위'싹쓸이' Halsey도 관심 폭발|last=Kim|first=Jin-sun|date=April 12, 2019|publisher=SEDaily|language=ko|trans-title=Bulletproof Boy Scouts 'Poetry for the Little Things' Revealed Immediately|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831134410/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VHU7EIFAQ/GL0301|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> The EP's release was followed by a performance on '']'', the first K-pop act to appear there.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/emma-stone-bts-snl-people-making-whitewashing-jokes|title=Emma Stone and BTS Will Be on ''SNL'' and People Are Making Whitewashing Jokes|last=Delgado|first=Sara|date=March 14, 2019|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612141704/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/emma-stone-bts-snl-people-making-whitewashing-jokes|archive-date=June 12, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' became the first Korean-language album to reach the number one position in both the UK and Australia,<ref>{{Cite news|date=April 19, 2019|title=BTS become first Korean artists to top UK chart|publisher=]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47988342|access-date=November 5, 2021|archive-date=November 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105043526/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47988342|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507996/bts-chart-history-map-of-the-soul-persona-australia|title=BTS Make Chart History as 'Map Of The Soul: Persona' Bows at No. 1 In Australia|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=April 22, 2019|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422095903/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507996/bts-chart-history-map-of-the-soul-persona-australia|url-access=subscription|archive-date=April 22, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and the group's third album to top the ''Billboard''{{nbsp}}200 in less than a year.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507983/bts-beatles-monkees-billboard-chart-history|title=BTS Meets the Beatles and the Monkees in Billboard Chart History With 'Map of the Soul: Persona'|date=April 21, 2019|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|access-date=September 6, 2019|archive-date=April 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422161214/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507983/bts-beatles-monkees-billboard-chart-history|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' became the best-selling album ever in South Korea in terms of physical copies sold, with more than 3.2&nbsp;million sales in less than a month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000386641|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 가온차트 음반·다운로드 1위 '2관왕'|last=Kim|first=Ha-jin|date=May 9, 2019|publisher=Ten Asia|language=ko|trans-title=BTS, Gaon Music Chart No. 1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624223416/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000386641|archive-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 25, 2019|title=BTS' 'Map of the Soul: Persona' Confirmed as Best-Selling Album in South Korean History: Guinness World Records|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/bts-map-soul-persona-best-selling-album-korea-guiness/|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216213753/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8517521/bts-map-soul-persona-best-selling-album-korea-guiness/|archive-date=February 16, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref> "Boy with Luv" debuted at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in April 2019, the highest placement ever for a K-pop song.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8508055/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-hot-100-number-one-third-week-bts|title=Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Leads Billboard Hot 100 for Third Week; Sam Smith & Normani, BTS & Halsey Hit Top 10|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=April 23, 2019|magazine=]|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425171523/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8508055/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-hot-100-number-one-third-week-bts|archive-date=April 25, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>
	In February 2019, BTS attended the ] for the first time as award presenters<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-grammy-awards-2019-1203128150/|title=BTS to Appear at Grammy Awards (EXCLUSIVE)|date=February 4, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205050924/https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-grammy-awards-2019-1203128150/|archive-date=February 5, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-grammys-present-awards-kpop-1203130948/|title=BTS Makes History at the Grammys as First K-Pop Presenters|last=Nickolai|first=Nate|date=February 10, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211074206/https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-grammys-present-awards-kpop-1203130948/|archive-date=February 11, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> following their appearance at the ] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8496550/bts-grammys-presenters|title=BTS Reportedly Set to Present at Grammy Awards|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 4, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206075902/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8496550/bts-grammys-presenters|archive-date=February 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/bts-present-2019-grammy-awards-014724206.html|title=BTS to Present at 2019 Grammy Awards: Report|last1=Kile|first1=Meredith B.|last2=Drysdale|first2=Jennifer|date=February 4, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015958/https://news.yahoo.com/bts-present-2019-grammy-awards-014724206.html|archive-date=February 7, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019|via=]}}</ref>
			] stadium in ], before 60,000 fans|alt=|left]]
	In April, BTS became the first Asian act to surpass 5{{nbsp}}billion streams on ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8506971/bts-first-asian-kpop-artist-5-billion-streams-spotify|title=BTS First Asian Act to Surpass 5 Billion Streams on Spotify|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=April 12, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413143011/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8506971/bts-first-asian-kpop-artist-5-billion-streams-spotify|archive-date=April 13, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and '']'' named them as one of ]'s most influential people of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567876/bts/|title=BTS: The 100 Most Influential People of 2019|author=Halsey|author-link=Halsey (singer)|date=April 17, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418173503/http://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567876/bts/|archive-date=April 18, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> Their sixth EP, '']'', was released on April 12 with the lead single "]" (Korean: 작은 것들을 위한 시; RR: ''Jageun geotdeureul wihan si''), featuring American singer ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VHU7EIFAQ/GL0301|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 '작은 것들을 위한 시' 공개즉시 음원순위'싹쓸이' Halsey도 관심 폭발|last=Kim|first=Jin-sun|date=April 12, 2019|publisher=SEDaily|language=ko|trans-title=Bulletproof Boy Scouts 'Poetry for the Little Things' Revealed Immediately|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831134410/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VHU7EIFAQ/GL0301|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> The EP's release was followed by a performance on '']'', as the first Korean act to do so.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/emma-stone-bts-snl-people-making-whitewashing-jokes|title=Emma Stone and BTS Will Be on "SNL" and People Are Making Whitewashing Jokes|last=Delgado|first=Sara|date=March 14, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612141704/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/emma-stone-bts-snl-people-making-whitewashing-jokes|archive-date=June 12, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> The group's appearance was anticipated as one of the biggest in the show's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/04/snl-bts-musical-guest-fans-camped-out-promo|title=BTS Is One of S.N.L.'s Biggest Musical Guests Ever—And S.N.L. Knows It|last=Bradley|first=Laura|date=April 11, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193942/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/04/snl-bts-musical-guest-fans-camped-out-promo|archive-date=June 26, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> Commercially, BTS reached new career heights. ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' became the first Korean-language album to reach the number one position in both the UK and Australia<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2019/04/19/bts-becomes-the-first-korean-act-to-hit-no-1-on-the-u-k-albums-chart/|title=BTS Becomes The First Korean Act To Hit No. 1 On The U.K. Albums Chart|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=April 19, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419171330/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2019/04/19/bts-becomes-the-first-korean-act-to-hit-no-1-on-the-u-k-albums-chart/|archive-date=April 19, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507996/bts-chart-history-map-of-the-soul-persona-australia|title=BTS Make Chart History as 'Map Of The Soul: Persona' Bows at No. 1 In Australia|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=April 22, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422095903/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507996/bts-chart-history-map-of-the-soul-persona-australia|archive-date=April 22, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and the group's third consecutive album to top the ''Billboard'' 200 and the third within eleven months, joining the likes of ], who achieved the same in 1995–96. BTS are also the fastest group to get three number one albums since ] in 1967.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507983/bts-beatles-monkees-billboard-chart-history|title=BTS Meets the Beatles and the Monkees in Billboard Chart History With 'Map of the Soul: Persona'|date=April 21, 2019|website=Billboard|access-date=September 6, 2019|archive-date=April 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422161214/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8507983/bts-beatles-monkees-billboard-chart-history|url-status=live}}</ref> The EP became the best selling physical album in the US for the year of 2019, with 312,000 physical sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2019/07/03/bts-lead-the-10-bestselling-physical-albums-in-the-us-this-year/#6651156c6d2d|title=BTS Lead The 10 Bestselling Physical Albums In The U.S. This Year with 10 copies'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=July 3, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190831140854/https://www.forbes.com/|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' later became the ], with more than 3.2&nbsp;million sales in less than a month. Prior to BTS, the best-selling lists were dominated by late 1990s albums, making BTS the only act formed after 2000 to be featured in the top 10 best-selling list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000386641|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 가온차트 음반·다운로드 1위 '2관왕'|last=Kim|first=Ha-jin|date=May 9, 2019|work=Ten Asia|language=ko|trans-title=BTS, Gaon Music Chart No. 1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624223416/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000386641|archive-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019|via=]}}</ref> "Boy with Luv" debuted at number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the highest in history for a Korean group,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8508055/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-hot-100-number-one-third-week-bts|title=Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Leads Billboard Hot 100 for Third Week; Sam Smith & Normani, BTS & Halsey Hit Top 10|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=April 23, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425171523/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8508055/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-hot-100-number-one-third-week-bts|archive-date=April 25, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and its music video became the most-viewed online video within the first 24 hours {{as of|2019|lc=y}}, accumulating more than 74.6&nbsp;million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/04/15/bts-youtube-24-hour-boy-with-luv/#66591f0528b6|title=BTS's 'Boy With Luv' Smashes YouTube's Record For Most Views In 24 Hours|last=Kelly|first=Caitlin|date=April 15, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190831142105/https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/04/15/bts-youtube-24-hour-boy-with-luv/|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> "Boy with Luv" was certified in multiple countries, including ] where it was certified Gold for selling 35,000 units,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indozone.id/music/75s3Wq/bts-mendapatkan-gold-certified-di-australia|title=BTS Mendapatkan Gold Certified Di Australia|work=Indozone|date=June 13, 2019|language=id|trans-title=BTS Gets Gold Certified in Australia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831143217/https://www.indozone.id/music/75s3Wq/bts-mendapatkan-gold-certified-di-australia|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and the US where the ] certified it Platinum for selling over 1 million units.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2019/06/24/bts-scores-their-second-platinum-certified-single-in-the-us-with-boy-with-luv/|title=BTS Scores Their Second Platinum-Certified Single In The U.S. With 'Boy With Luv'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=June 24, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190831142650/https://www.forbes.com/|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> "Boy with Luv" was also certified Silver by the ], for selling over 200,000 units, making it BTS' first single to attain this certification in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/02/21/bts-earns-their-first-certified-single-in-the-uk-with-boy-with-luv/#7dfbaf126a0a|title=BTS Earns Their First Certified Single In The U.K. With 'Boy With Luv'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=February 21, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226140657/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/02/21/bts-earns-their-first-certified-single-in-the-uk-with-boy-with-luv/|archive-date=February 26, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=February 26, 2020}}</ref>''Map of the Soul: Persona'' also attained Silver in the UK and Gold in France, selling over 60,000 units and 50,000 units respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|title=BTS Map of the Soul: Persona|publisher=] (BPI)|date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706155700/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|archive-date=July 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://snepmusique.com/les-certifications/?categorie=Albums&interprete=BTS&titre=Map+of+the+Soul%3A+Persona|title=BTS Map of the Soul: Persona|publisher=] (SNEP)|date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220053422/http://snepmusique.com/les-certifications/?categorie=Albums&interprete=BTS&titre=Map+of+the+Soul%3A+Persona|archive-date=December 20, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref>
			Following their two wins at the ] in May, including for ],<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Lynch|first=Joe|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8509655/billboard-music-awards-2019-winners-list|title=2019 Billboard Music Awards Winners: The Complete List|magazine=Billboard|date=May 1, 2019|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=December 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210190038/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8509655/billboard-music-awards-2019-winners-list|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS embarked on their world tour stadium extension, ].<ref name="SYextension">{{cite magazine|last=Ginsberg|first=Gab|date=February 19, 2019|title=BTS Add Additional 2019 Stadium Tour Stops: See the New Dates|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8498863/bts-add-2019-tour-dates|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222183401/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8498863/bts-add-2019-tour-dates|archive-date=February 22, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref> Due to the demand, BTS added more shows after tickets for the first dates sold out within two hours.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=March 1, 2019|title=BTS Sell Out 'Love Yourself: Speak Yourself' Stadium Dates in England, France & US|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8500687/bts-sell-out-love-yourself-speak-yourself-tour-dates|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 5, 2021|magazine=]|archive-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302130731/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8500687/bts-sell-out-love-yourself-speak-yourself-tour-dates|url-status=live}}</ref> In the lead up to the release of their mobile game '']'', in June 2019 BTS released "]" featuring ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsworks.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=366430|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 매니저 게임 'BTS월드', 첫 번째 OST 'Dream Glow' 공개|last=Park|first=Joon-young|date=June 7, 2019|publisher=NewsWorks|language=ko|trans-title=BTS manager game 'BTS World' to release first OST 'Dream Glow'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612032333/http://www.newsworks.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=366430|archive-date=June 12, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> "]" with ],<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 14, 2019|title=BTS' J-Hope & V Usher In 'A Brand New Day' In Collab with Zara Larsson: Stream It Now|magazine=]|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8515949/bts-j-hope-v-usher-brand-new-day-collab-zara-larsson|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614115635/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8515949/bts-j-hope-v-usher-brand-new-day-collab-zara-larsson|archive-date=June 14, 2019}}</ref> and "]" with ].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 21, 2019|title=BTS' RM and Suga Team Up With Juice WRLD For 'All Night': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8516964/bts-juice-wrld-all-night|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193931/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8516964/bts-juice-wrld-all-night|archive-date=June 26, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref> The group released the song "]" with a music video from the game's official soundtrack, titled ''].''<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=July 28, 2019|title=BTS Release 'BTS World' Soundtrack Album Including New Track 'Heartbeat': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8518019/bts-world-soundtrack-album-stream|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702002733/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8518019/bts-world-soundtrack-album-stream|archive-date=July 2, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref> The soundtrack was certified Double Platinum by Gaon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1783548|script-title=ko:백현 '시티 라이츠', 가온차트 솔로 앨범 월간 최다판매량 기록|last=Kim|first=Soo-kyung|date=August 8, 2019|publisher=Ten Asia|language=ko|trans-title=Baekhyun 'City Lights' recorded the highest monthly solo album sales of Gaon Chart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831172051/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1783548|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> On July 3, 2019, pre-orders for the single ] crossed one million copies, marking the first time a foreign artist had accomplished this in Japan since ] in 1995.<ref name="nikkansports">{{cite web|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201907030000882.html|script-title=ja:BTS新曲初100万枚出荷!欧米などから予約殺到|publisher=]|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704003110/https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201907030000882.html|archive-date=July 4, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=July 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000133794|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 日 싱글 'Lights/Boy With Luv' 오리콘 데일리 차트 1위|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=July 3, 2019|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|trans-title=BTS ranked No1 on Oricon daily chart with Japan single 'Lights/Boy With Luv'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702170414/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000133794|archive-date=July 2, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=July 3, 2019|via=Naver}}</ref> "Lights" debuted at number 81 on the ''Billboard'' ] for the chart issue date of July 8, 2019, and reached number one the following week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2019&month=07&day=8|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 2019/07/08|work=]|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626083742/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2019&month=07&day=8|archive-date=June 26, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=July 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2019&month=07&day=15|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 2019/07/15|work=]|language=ja|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702202910/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2019&month=07&day=15|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 8, 2019, "Lights" received ] ] from the RIAJ, denoting shipments of one million copies.<ref name="dongailbo">{{cite web|url=https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20190810/1813959/1/BTS-becomes-million-seller-in-Japan-with-their-single-album|title=BTS becomes million seller in Japan with their single album|date=August 10, 2019|newspaper=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810020405/https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20190810/1813959/1/BTS-becomes-million-seller-in-Japan-with-their-single-album|archive-date=August 10, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=July 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003466213|script-title=ko:한일 갈등에도 방탄소년단, 日서 싱글음반 100만장 돌파|last=Lee|first=Jae-eun|date=August 9, 2019|newspaper=]|language=ko|trans-title=Despite the conflict between Korea and Japan, BTS broke through 1 million single albums in Japan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702104707/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003466213|archive-date=July 2, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=July 2, 2020|via=Naver}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-single-lights-boy-with-luv-gets-million-certification-in-japan-1203297797/|title=BTS Single 'Lights/Boy With Luv' Gets 'Million' Certification in Japan|date=August 9, 2019|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809161316/https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-single-lights-boy-with-luv-gets-million-certification-in-japan-1203297797/|archive-date=August 9, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=July 2, 2020}}</ref>
			''Love Yourself: Her'' and ''Love Yourself: Tear'' both crossed 2&nbsp;million copies in August.<ref>''Love Yourself: Her'' & ''Love Yourself: Tear's'' cumulative sales<!--Her=1,493,443+333,420+227,653 & Tear=1,849,537+189,023-->:
	]'s ] in front of 60,000 fans|alt=|left]]
			* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart–2017 (see #1)|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115213626/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	Following their two wins at the ] in May, including for ], BTS embarked on their world tour stadium extension, ], with dates in multiple stadium venues including ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="SYextension">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8498863/bts-add-2019-tour-dates|title=BTS Add Additional 2019 Stadium Tour Stops: See the New Dates|last=Ginsberg|first=Gab|date=February 19, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222183401/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8498863/bts-add-2019-tour-dates|archive-date=February 22, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> With this they became the first Asian and first non-English speaking artists ever to headline and sell out Wembley Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20191028092623517|title= BTS, 월드투어 내일(29일) 피날레..2천억 매출 이상의 의미(종합)|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|date=October 28, 2019|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|access-date=October 28, 2019|archive-date=October 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028054452/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20191028092623517|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?articleId=171456|title=BTS sets another milestone as first Asian act to headline Wembley Stadium|last1=Kim|first1=Eun-Young|last2=Lee|first2=Jihae|date=June 3, 2019|work=Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608062957/http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?articleId=171456|archive-date=June 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> Their concerts at Rose Bowl had broken the record for highest-grossing single engagement in the venue's Boxscore history, surpassing ]'s and ]'s previous dates there.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8516047/bts-600000-tickets-six-markets-love-yourself-speak-yourself-tour|title=BTS Moves 600,000 Tickets in 6 Markets on the Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour|last=Frankenberg|first=Eric|date=June 14, 2019|website=Billboard|access-date=September 13, 2019|archive-date=June 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615042345/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8516047/bts-600000-tickets-six-markets-love-yourself-speak-yourself-tour|url-status=live}}</ref> All dates sold out within two hours, with second dates for all venues added due to the high demand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/03/02/bts-sold-out-america-europe-world-tour-love-yourself/|title=BTS Sold Out U.S. And European Dates, Added New Show To Upcoming World Tour|last=Kelley|first=Caitlin|date=March 2, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302173805/https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/03/02/bts-sold-out-america-europe-world-tour-love-yourself/|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> During the tour, BTS performed on '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8509969/bts-will-appear-late-show-with-stephen-colbert|title=BTS Set to Appear On 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=May 3, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503225831/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8509969/bts-will-appear-late-show-with-stephen-colbert|archive-date=May 3, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and kicked off '']''{{'}}s 'Summer Concert Series' as headliners at ] in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/good-morning-america-2019-summer-concert-series-lineup-62660647|title='Good Morning America' 2019 Summer Concert Series lineup: BTS, Chance the Rapper, Pitbull, Ellie Goulding and more|date=May 4, 2019|work=]|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=May 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503173411/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/good-morning-america-2019-summer-concert-series-lineup-62660647|url-status=live}}</ref> They also performed on the finale episode of ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8512012/bts-will-perform-the-voice-finale|title=BTS Set to Perform On 'The Voice' Finale|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=May 17, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517211502/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8512012/bts-will-perform-the-voice-finale|archive-date=May 17, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and one of the semi-finals of '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/music/bts-performs-boy-with-luv-on-britains-got-talent-days-before-sold-out-shows-in-london/|title=BTS Performs 'Boy with Luv' On Britain's Got Talent Days Before Sold-Out Shows in London|last=Mier|first=Tomás|date=May 30, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608024420/https://people.com/music/bts-performs-boy-with-luv-on-britains-got-talent-days-before-sold-out-shows-in-london/|archive-date=June 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>
			* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2018&hitYear=2018&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart–2018 (see #2 & #11)|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115213649/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2018&hitYear=2018&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
			* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=07&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month|title=Gaon Album Chart–July 2019 (see #6 & #11)|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808052305/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=07&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> All three albums of the ''Love Yourself'' series have sold more than 2&nbsp;million copies each in South Korea.<ref name=":6" /> ''Love Yourself: Tear'' gained silver certification by the BPI for sales in the UK, becoming their third album to do so following ''Love Yourself: Answer'' and ''Map of the Soul: Persona''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16141-4970-2|title=BTS Love Yourself–Tear|publisher=] (BPI)|date=January 10, 2020|access-date=January 10, 2020|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210142044/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16141-4970-2|url-status=live}}
			* {{cite news|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15694-4970-2|title=BTS Love Yourself–Answer|newspaper=Bpi|publisher=] (BPI)|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=January 10, 2020|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210160527/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15694-4970-2|url-status=live}}
			* {{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|title=BTS Map of the Soul: Persona|publisher=] (BPI)|date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706155700/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|archive-date=July 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> For the final stop of their record-breaking Love Yourself: Speak Yourself World Tour, the group played Seoul's Olympic Stadium.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/live/8541661/bts-seoul-concert-last-show-recap|title=Here's What Went Down at BTS' 'The Final' World Tour Concert in Seoul|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 31, 2019|magazine=]|access-date=December 12, 2019|url-access=subscription|archive-date=December 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210053619/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/live/8541661/bts-seoul-concert-last-show-recap|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS was the third top-grossing touring musical act of 2019.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Frankenburg|first=Eric|date=December 5, 2019|title=The Year in Touring Charts 2019: Ed Sheeran Meets The Rolling Stones in Boxscore History|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8545427/ed-sheeran-rolling-stones-2019-touring-charts|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206123647/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8545427/ed-sheeran-rolling-stones-2019-touring-charts|archive-date=December 6, 2019|access-date=November 5, 2021|magazine=]}}</ref> That same month, they released a remix version of the song "]" featuring ].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=October 18, 2019|title=BTS' Epic Music Video for 'Make It Right' With Lauv Is a Homage to ARMY: Watch|magazine=]|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8533455/bts-new-make-it-right-lauv-epic|url-status=live|access-date=December 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206154517/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8533455/bts-new-make-it-right-lauv-epic|archive-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> In November, BTS won three times at the ], for Best Tour, Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock, and Favorite Social Artist (the second consecutive year).<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Grein|first=Paul|date=November 15, 2019|title=Taylor Swift, BTS & More Record-Setters at the 2019 American Music Awards|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8544689/taylor-swift-bts-record-setters-2019-american-music-awards|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126043506/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8544689/taylor-swift-bts-record-setters-2019-american-music-awards|archive-date=November 26, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref>
	In the lead up to the release of their new mobile game '']'' set for June 2019, BTS released three collaboration singles, "]" featuring English singer ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsworks.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=366430|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 매니저 게임 'BTS월드', 첫 번째 OST 'Dream Glow' 공개|last=Park|first=Joon-young|date=June 7, 2019|work=NewsWorks|language=ko|trans-title=BTS manager game 'BTS World' to release first OST 'Dream Glow'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612032333/http://www.newsworks.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=366430|archive-date=June 12, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> "]" with Swedish singer ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8515949/bts-j-hope-v-usher-brand-new-day-collab-zara-larsson|title=BTS' J-Hope & V Usher In 'A Brand New Day' In Collab with Zara Larsson: Stream It Now|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 14, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614115635/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8515949/bts-j-hope-v-usher-brand-new-day-collab-zara-larsson|archive-date=June 14, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> and "]" with American rapper ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8516964/bts-juice-wrld-all-night|title=BTS' RM and Suga Team Up With Juice WRLD For 'All Night': Listen|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 21, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193931/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8516964/bts-juice-wrld-all-night|archive-date=June 26, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> The group also released the song "]" with a music video from the game's official soundtrack, titled ''].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8518019/bts-world-soundtrack-album-stream|title=BTS Release 'BTS World' Soundtrack Album Including New Track 'Heartbeat': Listen|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=July 28, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702002733/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8518019/bts-world-soundtrack-album-stream|archive-date=July 2, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> The soundtrack was later certified Double Platinum by ] on August 8 for surpassing 500,000 copies sold, the first soundtrack album to receive the certification since Gaon implemented it last year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1783548|script-title=ko:백현 '시티 라이츠', 가온차트 솔로 앨범 월간 최다판매량 기록|last=Kim|first=Soo-kyung|date=August 8, 2019|work=Ten Asia|language=ko|trans-title=Baekhyun 'City Lights' recorded the highest monthly solo album sales of Gaon Chart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831172051/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1783548|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> Developed by South Korean company ], the game was released on June 26 to ] and ] systems in over 175 countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/25/asia/bts-world-k-pop-game-scli-intl/index.html|title=K-pop stars BTS launch mobile game 'BTS World'|last=Guy|first=Jack|date=June 25, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626105914/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/25/asia/bts-world-k-pop-game-scli-intl/index.html|archive-date=June 26, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> BTS released their tenth Japanese single "]" on July 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/1054337/bts-top-charts-with-new-japanese-single-and-mv-lights-watch|title=BTS Top Charts With New Japanese Single and MV 'Lights': Watch|last=Haddad|first=Hanan|date=July 3, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704082446/https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/1054337/bts-top-charts-with-new-japanese-single-and-mv-lights-watch|archive-date=July 4, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> Pre-orders for the double A-side single surpassed 1&nbsp;million copies, breaking a 24-year-old record for foreign artists previously held only by ] with her 1995 single "]", and marked the first time a Korean artist achieved a million shipment for a single in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000133794|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 日 싱글 'Lights/Boy With Luv' 오리콘 데일리 차트 1위|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=July 3, 2019|work=Osen|language=ko|trans-title=BTS ranked No.1 on Oricon daily chart with Japan single 'Lights/Boy With Luv'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704001654/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000133794|archive-date=July 4, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201907030000882.html|script-title=ja:ＢＴＳ新曲初100万枚出荷！欧米などから予約殺到|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=July 4, 2019|work=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|trans-title=BTS new song first time 1 million copies shipped! Flood of reservations from Europe and the United States|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704003110/https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201907030000882.html|archive-date=July 4, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> "Lights" went on to sell over 1 million copies and received Million certification by the ] on August 8, the first time a male act achieved this since ]'s August 2007 single, "A Thousand Winds". It is BTS' first million certification in Japan since their debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2141978/full/|script-title=ja:BTS、海外男性歌手初のミリオン「とても幸せ」 レコ協19年7月度認定|date=August 8, 2019|work=Oricon Music|language=ja|trans-title=BTS, the first million foreign male artist, "Very Happy"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808165106/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2141978/full/|archive-date=August 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>		In December, they attended both the ] and the ]. In each case, they became the first group to sweep the four major awards.<ref name="MMA2019sweep">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201911302062765997|script-title=ko: 방탄소년단, 대상 4개 석권·총 8관왕 "아미 '보라'해"|last=Lee|first=Ho-yeon|newspaper=]|date=November 30, 2019|language=ko|access-date=December 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202093401/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201911302062765997|archive-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Yoon-jin|date=December 4, 2019|script-title=ko: "올해의 가수는 방탄소년단!"...4개 대상 싹쓸이 '9관왕' |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003308402|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204132856/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003308402|archive-date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 5, 2019|publisher=My Daily|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=BTS Makes Historic Win At 2019 MAMA!|url=https://myx.abs-cbn.com/amp/features/21280/bts-makes-historic-win-at-2019-mama|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206095852/https://myx.abs-cbn.com/amp/features/21280/bts-makes-historic-win-at-2019-mama|archive-date=December 6, 2019|access-date=December 6, 2019|publisher=]}}</ref> At the ], BTS became the first artists in history to win grand prizes in both the physical and digital categories in a single year.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=January 6, 2020|title=Here's How BTS Won Big at South Korea's 34th Golden Disc Awards|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8547343/2020-golden-disc-awards-bts-win-top-prizes/|access-date=November 5, 2021|magazine=]|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107103001/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8547343/2020-golden-disc-awards-bts-win-top-prizes/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' was named the second best-selling physical album of 2019 in the US by ] behind ]'s '']'' and was ranked sixth overall on the chart of Top{{nbsp}}10 Albums (Total Sales) in the US.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=|title=Nielsen Music – Year-end Music Report US 2019|url=https://www.billboard.com/files/pdfs/NIELSEN_2019_YEARENDreportUS.pdf|url-status=dead|pages=29–30|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110212845/https://www.billboard.com/files/pdfs/NIELSEN_2019_YEARENDreportUS.pdf|archive-date=January 10, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2020}}</ref> BTS wrapped 2019 as the fourth-highest-ranked group on ''Billboard''{{'}}s Top ''Billboard'' 200 Artists–Duo/Group ranking, behind ], Imagine Dragons and the Beatles.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard 200 Artists – Duo/Group|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/the-billboard-200-artists-duo-group|access-date=November 8, 2021|magazine=]|archive-date=January 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128002122/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/the-billboard-200-artists-duo-group|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' was named as the third best-selling album of 2019 by the ] (IFPI), making BTS the first Korean artist to be listed on the Global Top{{nbsp}}10 Album Chart in consecutive years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.org/bestsellers-and-global-artist.php|title=Best Sellers and Global Artists of the Year–IFPI–Representing the recording industry worldwide|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319160743/https://www.ifpi.org/bestsellers-and-global-artist.php|archive-date=March 19, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009767481|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, IFPI '글로벌 앨범차트' 3위...한국 최초 '2년연속 톱10'|trans-title=BTS, IFPI 'Global Album Chart' 3rd place... Korea's first 'Top 10 in two consecutive years'|date=March 20, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Jaehyun|publisher=]|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171222/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009767481|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000479242|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 韓 가수 최초 2년 연속 IFPI '글로벌 앨범 차트' 톱 10|trans-title=BTS, first Korean Singer for two consecutive years, IFPI 'Global Album Chart' Top 10|date=March 20, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Ho-yeon|newspaper=]|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171219/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000479242|url-status=live}}</ref> The IFPI named BTS as one of the best-selling artists of 2019 for a second consecutive year, making them the first non-English speaking act to achieve this.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009734777|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 국제음반산업협회 '톱10'...非영어권 최초 2년연속|trans-title=BTS, International Music Industry Association 'Top 10'... the first Non-English speaking for 2 consecutive years|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Jae-hoon|publisher=]|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171229/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009734777|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000473153|script-title=ko:"비영어권 최초" 방탄소년단, 2년 연속 IFPI 선정 '글로벌 아티스트' 톱 10|trans-title="First non-English speaking" BTS, Top 10 'Global Artist' by IFPI for 2 consecutive years|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Ho-yeon|newspaper=]|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171224/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000473153|url-status=live}}</ref>
			====''Map of the Soul: 7'', "Dynamite" and ''Be''====
	'']'' and '']'' both crossed 2&nbsp;million copies in August,<ref>''Love Yourself: Her'' & ''Love Yourself: Tear's'' cumulative sales<!--Her=1,493,443+333,420+227,653 & Tear=1,849,537+189,023-->:
			In January 2020, BTS released "]" along with a choreography art film performed by MN Dance Company of Slovenia as the first single from their album ''Map of the Soul: 7''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-bts-new-song-black-swan/|title=Listen to BTS' New Song 'Black Swan'|last=Strauss|first=Matthew|date=January 17, 2020|publisher=]|access-date=January 18, 2020|archive-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222015147/https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-bts-new-song-black-swan/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-art-film-black-swan-939300/|title=Watch BTS' Dance-Inspired Art Film For New Single 'Black Swan'|last=Zemler|first=Emily|date=January 17, 2020|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=January 18, 2020|archive-date=February 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221034802/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-art-film-black-swan-939300/|url-status=live}}</ref> Album distributor ] reported that stock pre-orders of the album reached a record-breaking 4.02&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000232695|script-title=ko:'컴백 D-3' 방탄소년단 새 역사 썼다...선주문 402만 돌파 '역대최다'|last=Kim|first=Hyun-rok|date=February 18, 2020|publisher=Sports TV News|language=ko|trans-title= 'Comeback D-3' BTS write new history...Pre-orders exceed 4.02 million. "It's the best."|access-date=July 31, 2020|via=]|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031013054/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000232695|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, BTS performed at the ], making BTS the first Korean act to perform at the Grammys.<ref>{{cite web|date=January 23, 2020|title=2020 Grammys: Lil Nas X, BTS & More To Perform|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/lil-nas-x-bts-billy-ray-cyrus-diplo-more-perform-2020-grammys|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125051945/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/lil-nas-x-bts-billy-ray-cyrus-diplo-more-perform-2020-grammys|archive-date=January 25, 2020|access-date=January 23, 2020|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200124001800005?input=1195m|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 그래미 어워즈서 공연...한국 가수 최초|last=Kim|first=Hyo-jeong|date=January 24, 2020|publisher=]|language=ko|trans-title=BTS, Grammy Awards Performance First Korean singer|access-date=January 24, 2020|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175120/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200124001800005?input=1195m|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: 7'' was released on February 21 to favorable reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/map-of-the-soul-7/bts|title=Map of the Soul: 7 by BTS|publisher=]|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222062224/https://www.metacritic.com/music/map-of-the-soul-7/bts|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004171099|script-title=ko:"방탄소년단 좋아한 것이 최고의 선택임을 증명한 앨범"..美-英 해외 유력매체 '극찬'|last=Cho|first=Na-young|date=February 24, 2020|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|access-date=February 25, 2020|archive-date=February 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224133802/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004171099|url-status=live|language=ko}}</ref> The album was supported by the single "]" and an alternative digital release of it featuring Australian singer ].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 21, 2020|title=BTS Unveil Fierce Manifesto Music Video for 'Map of the Soul: 7' Single 'ON': Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551575/bts-on-music-video|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221153154/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551575/bts-on-music-video|archive-date=February 21, 2020|access-date=March 1, 2020}}</ref> According to ], ''Map of the Soul: 7'' sold over 4.1&nbsp;million copies in nine days after its release, surpassing ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' to become the best-selling album in South Korean history and the first album to be certified quadruple million.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Yeon-ji|date=March 12, 2020|title=|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 'MAP OF THE SOUL : 7', 판매량 411만 장..韓 가수 신기록|trans-title=BTS 'Map of the Soul: 7', sales volume 4.11 million copies|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003009896|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312162135/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003009896|archive-date=March 12, 2020|access-date=November 26, 2021|publisher=]|language=ko|via=Naver}}</ref> The album debuted atop the US ''Billboard'' 200, making BTS the fastest group to earn four number one albums since ] in 1966–1968.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326042/bts-fourth-no-1-album-map-of-the-soul-7|title=BTS Achieves Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Map of the Soul: 7'|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=March 1, 2020|magazine=]|url-access=subscription|access-date=March 1, 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317030645/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326042/bts-fourth-no-1-album-map-of-the-soul-7|url-status=live}}</ref> "On" debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, giving BTS its first top-five hit, and the most Hot 100 top-10 entries of any Korean act, with three.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=March 3, 2020|title=BTS Sets New Career Best on Hot 100 as 'On' Blasts in at No. 4; Roddy Ricch's 'The Box' Rules For Eighth Week|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326707/roddy-ricch-the-box-number-one-eighth-week|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311111400/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326707/roddy-ricch-the-box-number-one-eighth-week|archive-date=March 11, 2020|access-date=March 3, 2020|url-access=subscription}}</ref> BTS planned to support the ''Map of the Soul'' album series with a concert series, '']'', beginning in April,<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=January 21, 2020|title=BTS Announce 'Map of the Soul' Tour Dates|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548615/bts-map-of-the-soul-tour-dates|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123034115/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548615/bts-map-of-the-soul-tour-dates|archive-date=January 23, 2020|access-date=January 22, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref> but this was indefinitely postponed due to the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/global/bts-postpone-world-tour-coronavirus-map-of-the-soul-1234591747/|title=BTS Postpone North American 'Map of the Soul' Tour Amid Coronavirus Pandemic|last=Dams|first=Tim|date=April 28, 2020|magazine=]|access-date=May 19, 2020|archive-date=May 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519035827/https://variety.com/2020/music/global/bts-postpone-world-tour-coronavirus-map-of-the-soul-1234591747/|url-status=live}}</ref>
			In April 2020, BTS became the first K-pop artist to sell more than 20&nbsp;million albums cumulatively,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.donga.com/en/List/article/all/20200410/2034236/1/BTS-breaks-20-million-album-sales-record-in-S-Korea|title=BTS breaks 20 million album sales record in S. Korea|date=April 10, 2020|newspaper=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410211532/http://www.donga.com/en/List/article/all/20200410/2034236/1/BTS-breaks-20-million-album-sales-record-in-S-Korea|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020}}</ref> making them the best-selling artist in South Korean history.<ref name=":6">{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Min-ji|date=April 9, 2020|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 음반 총 판매량 2032만장...韓 가요 역사상 처음|trans-title=Bulletproof Boy Scouts, total sales of 20.32 million albums... 韓 It's the first time in history|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0004574631|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410045525/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0004574631|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020|publisher=News1|language=ko|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200409005900315|title=BTS becomes bestselling K-pop singers|date=April 9, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410050017/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200409005900315|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020|publisher=]}}</ref> That month, amid the pandemic restrictions, BTS held a two-day online streaming concert event titled ''Bang Bang Con'', where the group shared footage of past concerts on their YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Jae-ha|date=April 17, 2020|title=BTS Gifts Fans With 24 Hours of Bang Bang Con: Five Moments to Look For|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-bang-bang-con-not-to-be-missed-1234583917/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421124655/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-bang-bang-con-not-to-be-missed-1234583917/|archive-date=April 21, 2020|access-date=April 21, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref> On June 7, BTS headlined YouTube's ''Dear Class of 2020'' online graduation event, performing "Boy with Luv", "Spring Day", and "Mikrokosmos".<ref>{{Cite news|last=William|first=Chris|date=June 7, 2020|title=BTS Brings a Bounty of Hits to Close Out 'Dear Class of 2020' (Watch)|work=]|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-dear-class-2020-hits-medley-spring-day-watch-1234627424/|access-date=July 22, 2022|archive-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608021758/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-dear-class-2020-hits-medley-spring-day-watch-1234627424/|url-status=live}}</ref> Their commencement speeches highlighted their own graduations and offered "messages of hope and inspiration for the class of 2020 in both Korean and English".<ref>{{cite magazine|date=June 7, 2020|title=BTS's Speech At YouTube Dear Class Of 2020: Watch|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9397616/btss-speech-youtube-dear-class-of-2020-video|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609112357/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9397616/btss-speech-youtube-dear-class-of-2020-video|archive-date=June 9, 2020|access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref> On June 14, BTS held an online live concert, ''Bang Bang Con: The Live'', as part of the seventh anniversary of their debut.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=June 15, 2020|title=BTS live in Seoul: more like a hang out with friends than a super-slick livestreamed gig|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/bts-bang-bang-con-the-live-2020-review-livestream-2687951|access-date=July 22, 2022|publisher=NME|archive-date=November 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108102422/https://www.nme.com/reviews/bts-bang-bang-con-the-live-2020-review-livestream-2687951|url-status=live}}</ref> It garnered peak viewership of 756,000{{nbsp}}live viewers in 107{{nbsp}}countries and territories, setting the record for the largest audience for a paid virtual concert.{{sfn|Jin|p=142}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/asia/bts-big-bang-con-the-live-record-online-concert-1234635003/|title=BTS' 'Bang Bang Con: The Live' Claims Record Viewership for Online Concert|last=Frater|first=Patrick|date=June 14, 2020|access-date=June 14, 2020|magazine=]|archive-date=June 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615074303/https://variety.com/2020/digital/asia/bts-big-bang-con-the-live-record-online-concert-1234635003/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 19, BTS released the Japanese single, "]", from their fourth Japanese album, '']'', which was released worldwide on July 14.<ref>{{cite web|date=June 11, 2020|script-title=ja:BTS、新曲「Stay Gold」を全世界同時に先行配信決定|trans-title=BTS to pre-deliver new song "Stay Gold" simultaneously worldwide|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/88893/2|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613082358/http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/88893/2|archive-date=June 13, 2020|access-date=June 26, 2020|work=]|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Rowley|first=Glenn|date=July 14, 2020|title=Get Ready For A 'Journey,' Because BTS' New Japanese Album Has Arrived: Stream it Now|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9418049/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-the-journey-album-stream|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714154623/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9418049/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-the-journey-album-stream|archive-date=July 14, 2020|access-date=November 25, 2021|magazine=]}}</ref> It surpassed 564,000{{nbsp}}copies in its first week, breaking the record for highest first week album sales by male foreign artists in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2167467/full/|script-title=ja:BTS、海外男性アーティストのアルバム初週売上歴代1位に 今年度最高初週&累積売上も【オリコンランキング】|date=July 21, 2020|publisher=]|language=ja|trans-title=BTS ranks No. 1 in sales for the first week of albums by overseas male artists. Highest first Week of the Year and Cumulative Sales of the Year |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720224113/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2167467/full/|archive-date=July 20, 2020|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
	* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart - 2017 (see #1)|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115213626/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2018&hitYear=2018&termGbn=year|title=Gaon Album Chart - 2018 (see #2 & #11)|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115213649/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2018&hitYear=2018&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}
	* {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=07&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month|title=Gaon Album Chart - July 2019 (see #6 & #11)|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808052305/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=07&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Love Yourself: Tear'' was awarded Double Million certification by Gaon. It is BTS' second album to do so following '']'s'' certification in October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/certification/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM|title=가온 인증(Gaon Certification) - Album|date=August 8, 2019|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815072035/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/certification/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM|archive-date=August 15, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newspim.com/news/view/20190808000953|script-title=ko: 백현 솔로 앨범, 7월 월간 앨범차트 1위…주간음원 정상은 태연|last=Yoon|first=Chang-bin|date=August 8, 2019|work=NewsPim|language=ko|trans-title= Baekhyun's Solo Album, No.1 on the monthly album chart for July…Taeyeon tops weekly music chart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808055252/http://www.newspim.com/news/view/20190808000953|archive-date=August 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> All three albums of the ''Love Yourself'' series have sold more than 2&nbsp;million copies each in South Korea. ''Love Yourself: Tear'' later attained Silver in the UK, becoming their third album to be attain this certification following ''Love Yourself: Answer'' and ''Map of the Soul: Persona''.<ref>*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16141-4970-2|title=BTS Love Yourself - Tear|publisher=] (BPI)|date=January 10, 2020|access-date=January 10, 2020|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210142044/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16141-4970-2|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15694-4970-2|title=BTS Love Yourself - Answer|publisher=] (BPI)|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=January 10, 2020|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210160527/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15694-4970-2|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|title=BTS Map of the Soul: Persona|publisher=] (BPI)|date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706155700/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|archive-date=July 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>
			BTS released their first English-language single, "]", on August 21.<ref>{{cite web|last=Porterfield|first=Carlie|date=August 21, 2020|title=BTS Breaks YouTube One-Day Record With 'Dynamite' Debut|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/08/21/bts-breaks-youtube-one-day-record-with-dynamite-debut/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830101143/https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/08/21/bts-breaks-youtube-one-day-record-with-dynamite-debut/|archive-date=August 30, 2020|access-date=August 28, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref> "Dynamite" debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, earning BTS their first chart topper and making them the first all-South Korean act to earn a number one single in the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=August 31, 2020|title=BTS' 'Dynamite' Blasts in at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Becoming the Group's First Leader|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9442836/bts-dynamite-tops-hot-100-chart|url-status=dead|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901173118/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9442836/bts-dynamite-tops-hot-100-chart|archive-date=September 1, 2020|access-date=July 22, 2022|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=September 1, 2020|title=BTS: K-pop stars become first all-South Korean act to top US singles charts|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/01/bts-k-pop-stars-become-first-all-south-korean-act-to-top-us-singles-charts|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101221815/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/01/bts-k-pop-stars-become-first-all-south-korean-act-to-top-us-singles-charts|archive-date=November 1, 2020|access-date=July 22, 2022|work=]}}</ref> The single also topped ''Billboard''{{'s}} new ] for the week ending September 24, as well as ] charts, becoming the first single to top both simultaneously.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=September 28, 2020|title=BTS' 'Dynamite' Dominates Both of Billboard's New Global Charts|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9456194/bts-dynamite-dominates-billboard-global-charts|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004043412/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9456194/bts-dynamite-dominates-billboard-global-charts|archive-date=October 4, 2020|access-date=September 29, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> "Dynamite" peaked at number five on the US ] and on the. ] chart, becoming their first Top 10 on each and the former the highest-charting entry by a Korean act.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Chart History BTS|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/bts/chart-history/tfm/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020222346/https://www.billboard.com/music/BTS/chart-history/TFM|archive-date=October 20, 2020|access-date=October 20, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=November 2, 2020|title='This One Has That Staying Power': BTS Achieve First Top 10 on a Billboard Radio Airplay Chart With 'Dynamite'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9476882/bts-achieve-first-radio-airplay-chart-top-10-dynamite|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103141356/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9476882/bts-achieve-first-radio-airplay-chart-top-10-dynamite|archive-date=November 3, 2020|access-date=November 3, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> On August 31, BTS made their ] (]) debut with the first live performance of "Dynamite"<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Unterberger|first=Andrew|date=August 30, 2020|title=BTS Make Explosive VMAs Debut With 'Dynamite' at 2020 MTV VMAs|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9442393/bts-vmas-dynamite-mtv|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915024451/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9442393/bts-vmas-dynamite-mtv|archive-date=September 15, 2020|access-date=June 4, 2021}}</ref> and won four awards: Best Group, Best Choreography, Best Pop Video, and Best K-pop (the last three for their music video for "On").<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200831000696|title=BTS wins 4 awards at MTV VMAs, performs 'Dynamite'|last=Yonhap|date=August 31, 2020|publisher=]|access-date=June 24, 2022|archive-date=December 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217193315/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200831000696|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 14, they performed the single at the 2020 ''Billboard'' Music Awards and won the Top Social Artist award for a fourth consecutive year.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Daw|first=Stephen|date=October 15, 2020|title=BTS Blow the Crowd Away With 'Dynamite' Performance at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbmas/9466060/bts-dynamite-performance-2020-billboard-music-awards/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015040428/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbmas/9466060/bts-dynamite-performance-2020-billboard-music-awards/|archive-date=October 15, 2020|access-date=October 15, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=October 15, 2020|title=BTS wins fourth Top Social Artist prize at Billboard Music Awards|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201015000762|access-date=July 22, 2022|publisher=]|archive-date=February 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204034756/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201015000762|url-status=live}}</ref>
	In October, BTS performed at ] in Riyadh, becoming the first foreign act to perform a solo concert in Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50022766|title=BTS: K-pop band perform in Saudi Arabia despite criticism|date=October 11, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2019|archive-date=December 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208152724/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50022766|url-status=live}}</ref> For the final stop of their record-breaking ] World Tour, the group held a run of three sold-out nights at Seoul's Olympic Stadium to close this chapter of their story.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/live/8541661/bts-seoul-concert-last-show-recap|title=Here's What Went Down at BTS' 'The Final' World Tour Concert in Seoul|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 31, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2019|archive-date=December 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210053619/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/live/8541661/bts-seoul-concert-last-show-recap|url-status=live}}</ref> According to ''Billboard''{{'}}s year-end Boxscore charts, the group grossed over $196&nbsp;million and played to more than 1.6&nbsp;million people across 42 shows in the chart period ranging from November 1, 2018, to October 31, 2019, and ranked third overall on the year-end Top 40 Tours chart behind ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8545427/ed-sheeran-rolling-stones-2019-touring-charts|title=The Year in Touring Charts 2019: Ed Sheeran Meets The Rolling Stones in Boxscore History|last=Frankenberg|first=Eric|date=December 5, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206123647/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8545427/ed-sheeran-rolling-stones-2019-touring-charts|url-status=live}}</ref> The group outgrossed legacy rock acts like the ], ], and ], as well as fellow boy band the ], making them the top-grossing touring group of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2019/12/06/bts-were-the-top-grossing-touring-group-of-2019/#1d6e34fd6199|title=BTS Were The Top-Grossing Touring Group Of 2019|last=Rolli|first=Bryan|date=December 6, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207063230/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2019/12/06/bts-were-the-top-grossing-touring-group-of-2019/#1d6e34fd6199|url-status=live}}</ref> That same month, the group released a remix version of the song "]" featuring American singer ] as the second single from their album ''Map of the Soul: Persona''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8533455/bts-new-make-it-right-lauv-epic|title=BTS' Epic Music Video for 'Make It Right' With Lauv Is a Homage to ARMY: Watch|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=October 18, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 12, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206154517/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8533455/bts-new-make-it-right-lauv-epic|url-status=live}}</ref>
			On October 2, 2020, BTS released a remix of ] and ]'s single "]".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Rowley|first=Glenn|date=October 2, 2020|title=BTS Add Charm to Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685's 'Savage Love' Remix|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9456049/bts-join-savage-love-remix-details|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005201653/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9456049/bts-join-savage-love-remix-details/|archive-date=October 5, 2020|access-date=October 6, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref> It topped the Hot 100.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=October 12, 2020|title=Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo & BTS' 'Savage Love' Soars to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9464165/bts-jason-derulo-jawsh-365-savage-love-number-one-hot-100|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505061825/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9464165/bts-jason-derulo-jawsh-365-savage-love-number-one-hot-100|archive-date=May 5, 2021|access-date=October 13, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> On October 10 and 11, BTS hosted a two-day virtual ] concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul, called ], which drew 993,000 viewers from 191 countries and territories.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Willman|first=Chris|date=October 12, 2020|title=BTS' Weekend Virtual Concerts Sell 993,000 Tickets|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-virtual-concerts-map-soul-pay-per-view-tickets-1234801571/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012210502/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-virtual-concerts-map-soul-pay-per-view-tickets-1234801571/|archive-date=October 12, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Son|first=Jin-ah|date=October 8, 2020|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 온라인 콘서트, 준비 기간만 1년...관전포인트 셋|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/410/0000733492|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113062143/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/410/0000733492|archive-date=November 13, 2020|access-date=October 10, 2020|publisher=MK Sports|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=September 25, 2020|script-title=ko:빅히트 측 "방탄소년단 10월 오프라인 콘서트 취소, 온라인만 진행"(공식)|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000331798|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016191730/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000331798|archive-date=October 16, 2020|access-date=October 10, 2020|publisher=Newsen|language=ko}}</ref> On November 20, BTS released their fifth Korean studio album '']'', led by the single "]".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Peters|first=Mitchell|date=October 30, 2020|title=BTS Announces the Title For Lead Single on New Album 'BE (Deluxe Edition)'|url=https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/k-town/9455890/bts-announce-life-goes-on-single|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101194332/https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/k-town/9455890/bts-announce-life-goes-on-single|archive-date=November 1, 2020|access-date=November 2, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref> "Life Goes On" debuted at number one on the Hot 100,<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=November 30, 2020|title=BTS' 'Life Goes On' Launches as Historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491302/bts-life-goes-on-number-one-hot-100/|access-date=November 5, 2021|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|language=|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130193426/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491302/bts-life-goes-on-number-one-hot-100/|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS's third consecutive US number-one single in three months and the first song performed primarily in Korean to top the chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/11/bts-life-goes-on-be-album/617244/|title=BTS's 'Life Goes On' Did the Impossible|last1=Cruz|first1=Lenika|date=November 30, 2020|magazine=]|access-date=December 2, 2020|archive-date=December 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201030800/https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/11/bts-life-goes-on-be-album/617244/|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Trust|first1=Gary|title=BTS' 'Life Goes On' Launches as Historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491302/bts-life-goes-on-number-one-hot-100|magazine=]|url-access=subscription|access-date=December 2, 2020|date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192116/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491302/bts-life-goes-on-number-one-hot-100/|url-status=live}}</ref>
	In November, BTS became the first K-pop group to win Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock at the ] and Favorite Social Artist consecutively (2018 and 2019).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8544689/taylor-swift-bts-record-setters-2019-american-music-awards|title=Taylor Swift, BTS & More Record-Setters at the 2019 American Music Awards|last=Grein|first=Paul|date=November 15, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 4, 2019|archive-date=November 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126043506/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8544689/taylor-swift-bts-record-setters-2019-american-music-awards|url-status=live}}</ref>
			On November 24, 2020, BTS became the first Korean pop artists recognized by ] when "Dynamite" received a nomination for ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125000451325|title=(Lead) BTS wins Grammy nomination for best pop duo/group performance|last=Ban|first=D.K.|date=November 25, 2020|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124180721/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125000451325|archive-date=November 24, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref> The group won the Special International Music Award at the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201231000171|title=BTS wins special award at Japan Record Awards|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=December 31, 2020|publisher=]|access-date=July 6, 2022|via=The Korea Herald|archive-date=July 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706201723/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201231000171|url-status=live}}</ref> Kim, in his book on the influence of Korean popular culture, suggested that 2020, the worst year in many people's lives, was a noteworthy one for Korean culture, with ] winning the ] and BTS posting three number-one hits on the ''Billboard'' Global 200.{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021|p=xi}}
	In December, they attended both the ] and ]. The group became the first artists in the history of K-pop to receive all grand prizes from both ceremonies; getting four from each award show.<ref name="MMA2019sweep">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201911302062765997|title= 방탄소년단, 대상 4개 석권·총 8관왕 "아미 '보라'해"|last=Lee|first=Ho-yeon|website=Hankook Ilbo|date=November 30, 2019|language=ko|access-date=December 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202093401/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201911302062765997?utm_source=dable|archive-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003308402|title= "올해의 가수는 방탄소년단!"…4개 대상 싹쓸이 '9관왕' |website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko|access-date=December 5, 2019|archive-date=December 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204132856/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003308402|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myx.abs-cbn.com/amp/features/21280/bts-makes-historic-win-at-2019-mama|title=BTS Makes Historic Win At 2019 MAMA!|website=myx.abs-cbn.com|access-date=December 6, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206095852/https://myx.abs-cbn.com/amp/features/21280/bts-makes-historic-win-at-2019-mama|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the year, BTS ranked number fifteen on ''Billboard''{{'}}s year-end Top Artist Chart and were also the number two act of the year in the Duo/Group ranking, only behind ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/top-artists|title=Top Artists - Year-End|website=Billboard|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207211505/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/top-artists|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-artists-duo-group|title=Top Artists - Duo/Group - Year-End|website=Billboard|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808013651/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-artists-duo-group|url-status=live}}</ref> They were named as 2019 Hitmakers Group of the Year by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/gallery/hitmakers-megan-thee-stallion-swae-lee/jody-gerson-photographed-by-michael-buckner-on-nov-13-2019-in-los-angeles-ca-2/|title=The Hitmakers and Hitbreakers Who Defined the Sound of 2019|date=December 5, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-date=December 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208053932/https://variety.com/gallery/hitmakers-megan-thee-stallion-swae-lee/|url-status=live}}</ref> They were also the most tweeted-about musicians of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/twitters-2019-trends-what-was-most-popular-on-twitter-this-year/|title=Twitter's 2019 trends: What was most popular on Twitter this year?|last=Clarke|first=Chevaz|date=December 9, 2019|work=]|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-date=December 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209223546/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/twitters-2019-trends-what-was-most-popular-on-twitter-this-year/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 31, 2019, BTS performed in ]'s ] for ]'s '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/watch-bts-times-square-performance-video.html|title=BTS Turns Times Square Into BTS Concert on New Year's Eve|last=Sinha|first=Charu|date=January 1, 2020|website=Vulture|access-date=January 2, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102031051/https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/watch-bts-times-square-performance-video.html|url-status=live}}</ref> At the ], BTS became the first artists in history to win grand prizes in both the physical and digital categories in a single year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/01/06/bts-made-history-at-the-2020-golden-disc-awards/#6a8483cb45f9|title=BTS Made History At The 2020 Golden Disc Awards|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|website=]|date=January 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107052655/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/01/06/bts-made-history-at-the-2020-golden-disc-awards/|archive-date=January 7, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2020}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' was named the second best-selling physical album of 2019 in the U.S. by ] only behind ]'s '']'' and was ranked sixth overall on the chart of Top 10 Albums (Total Sales) in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/files/pdfs/NIELSEN_2019_YEARENDreportUS.pdf|title=Nielsen Music- Year-end Music Report U.S. 2019|website=]|access-date=February 9, 2020|archive-date=January 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110212845/https://www.billboard.com/files/pdfs/NIELSEN_2019_YEARENDreportUS.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> BTS wrapped 2019 as the fourth most successful group on '']''{{'}}s Top Billboard 200 Artists - Duo/Group ranking, only behind ], ] and ].<ref>
	*{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/01/09/bts-ended-2019-as-the-fourth-most-successful-group-on-the-billboard-200/#5e7478ffce23|title=BTS Ended 2019 As The Fourth-Most-Successful Group On The Billboard 200|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|website=]|date=January 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110053213/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/01/09/bts-ended-2019-as-the-fourth-most-successful-group-on-the-billboard-200/|archive-date=January 10, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2020}}
	*{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/the-billboard-200-artists-duo-group|title=Top Billboard 200 Artists - Duo/Group|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110053500/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/the-billboard-200-artists-duo-group|archive-date=January 10, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2020}}</ref>
			=== 2021–present ===
	With strong global sales of 2.5&nbsp;million pure album units, ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' was named as the third best-selling album of 2019 by the ], making BTS the first Korean artist to be listed on the Global Top 10 Album Chart for two consecutive years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.org/bestsellers-and-global-artist.php|title=Best Sellers and Global Artists of the Year — IFPI — Representing the recording industry worldwide|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319160743/https://www.ifpi.org/bestsellers-and-global-artist.php|archive-date=March 19, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009767481|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, IFPI '글로벌 앨범차트' 3위…한국 최초 '2년연속 톱10'|trans-title=BTS, IFPI 'Global Album Chart' 3rd place… Korea's first 'Top 10 in two consecutive years'|date=March 20, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Jaehyun|work=Newsis|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171222/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009767481|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000479242|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 韓 가수 최초 2년 연속 IFPI '글로벌 앨범 차트' 톱 10|trans-title=BTS, first Korean Singer for two consecutive years, IFPI 'Global Album Chart' Top 10|date=March 20, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Ho-yeon|work=]|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171219/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000479242|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' was also the second best-selling global album by a band only behind ]'s ''].''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/19/bts-taylor-swift-and-arashi-these-were-the-10-bestselling-albums-in-the-world-in-2019/#fe8e5a410583|title=BTS, Taylor Swift And Arashi: These Were The 10 Bestselling Albums In The World In 2019|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320044806/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/19/bts-taylor-swift-and-arashi-these-were-the-10-bestselling-albums-in-the-world-in-2019/|archive-date=March 20, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2020}}</ref> Attributing to the album's critical and commercial success worldwide, the ] named BTS as one of the best-selling artists of 2019 for a second consecutive year, making them the first non-English speaking act to achieve this.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009734777|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 국제음반산업협회 '톱10'…非영어권 최초 2년연속|trans-title=BTS, International Music Industry Association 'Top 10'… the first Non-English speaking for 2 consecutive years|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Jae-hoon|work=Newsis|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171229/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0009734777|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000473153|script-title=ko:"비영어권 최초" 방탄소년단, 2년 연속 IFPI 선정 '글로벌 아티스트' 톱 10|trans-title="First non-English speaking" BTS, Top 10 'Global Artist' by IFPI for 2 consecutive years|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=March 20, 2020|last=Lee|first=Ho-yeon|work=]|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611171224/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000473153|url-status=live}}</ref>
			===="Butter", "Permission to Dance" and ''Proof''====
			]" at the ] on November 21, 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Cydney|date=November 22, 2021|title=BTS Delivers Smooth Performance of 'Butter' to Cap Off 2021 AMAs|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bts-butter-2021-amas-1235001032/|access-date=June 23, 2022|magazine=]|archive-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122042024/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bts-butter-2021-amas-1235001032/|url-status=live}}</ref>]]
			On March 4, 2021, the IFPI named BTS its Global Recording Artist of the Year for 2020, the first Asian and first non-English speaking act to top the ranking.<ref name="ifpi 2020">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/9534672/bts-ifpi-global-recording-artist-2020|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Crowned IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2020|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=March 4, 2021|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304195721/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/9534672/bts-ifpi-global-recording-artist-2020|archive-date=March 4, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 5, 2021}}</ref> BTS occupied three spots in the Global Album Sales Chart of 2020, with ''Map of the Soul: 7'' at number one, ''Be (Deluxe Edition)'' at number two, and ''Map of the Soul: 7–The Journey'' at number eight.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9538406/bts-top-ifpi-global-album-sales-chart-2020|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Bag 'Unprecedented' 1-2 on IFPI's Global Album Sales Chart For 2020|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=March 11, 2021|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311155754/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9538406/bts-top-ifpi-global-album-sales-chart-2020|archive-date=March 11, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref> On the newly launched Global Album All Format Chart, ''Map of the Soul: 7'' claimed first place and ''Be (Deluxe Edition)'' claimed fourth.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.org/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-announced-as-first-ever-winner-of-ifpis-newly-launched-global-album-all-format-chart/|url-access=subscription|title=BTS' Map of the Soul: 7 announced as first ever winner of IFPI's newly launched Global Album All Format Chart|date=March 10, 2021|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521031452/https://www.ifpi.org/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-announced-as-first-ever-winner-of-ifpis-newly-launched-global-album-all-format-chart/|archive-date=May 21, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref> On March 14, 2021, BTS performed "Dynamite" at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first Korean nominee to perform, though they did not win the award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210315001551315|title=(Lead) BTS lights up Grammys with stellar performance of 'Dynamite'|last=Lee|first=Minji|date=March 15, 2021|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318052945/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210315001551315|archive-date=March 18, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> On April 1, BTS released "]", the first single from their then-upcoming Japanese compilation album, ''BTS, the Best''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-film-out-music-video-sparks-bangtan-universe-fan-theories|title=BTS's "Film Out" Music Video Sparks BU Fan Theories|last=Mulenga|first=Natasha|date=April 2, 2021|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505061851/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-film-out-music-video-sparks-bangtan-universe-fan-theories|archive-date=May 5, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=April 4, 2021}}</ref> BTS held a two-day online streaming event on their YouTube channel beginning April 17, titled ''Bang Bang Con 21'', and aired three of their previous in-person concerts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bts-bang-bang-con-21-k-pop-group-kicks-off-third-concert-amid-pandemic-on-bangtantv-9539511.html|title=BTS' Bang Bang Con 21: K-pop group kicks off third concert amid pandemic on BangtanTV|date=April 17, 2021|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417093641/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bts-bang-bang-con-21-k-pop-group-kicks-off-third-concert-amid-pandemic-on-bangtantv-9539511.html|archive-date=April 17, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=April 17, 2021}}</ref>
			On May 21, BTS released their second English-language single, "]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=April 26, 2021|title=BTS Announce Second English-Language Single 'Butter': See When It's Dropping|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9562939/bts-announce-new-song-butter/|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604195849/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-announce-new-song-butter-9562939/|archive-date=June 4, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2021}}</ref> It debuted at number one on the Hot 100—their fourth number one in nine months—making them the quickest act to achieve four chart-toppers since ] in 2006, and the fastest group since ] in 1970.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9580596/bts-butter-number-one-debut-hot-100|url-access=subscription|title=Smooth Start: BTS' 'Butter' Blasts In at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=June 1, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210601153323/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9580596/bts-butter-number-one-debut-hot-100|archive-date=June 1, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=June 1, 2021}}</ref> Their next English-language single, "]", was released on July 9.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9598563/bts-permission-to-dance-stream|title=BTS Releases 'Permission to Dance' From 'Butter' CD Single: Stream It Now|last=Mamo|first=Heran|date=July 9, 2021|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204034455/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-permission-to-dance-stream-9598563/|archive-date=February 4, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=July 9, 2021}}</ref> It became BTS's eighth number-one on the ] chart, extending their record as the group with the most number-one entries on the ranking.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9603058/bts-permission-to-dance-number-one-hot-100/|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Blasts Onto Hot 100 at No. 1 With 'Permission to Dance,' The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber Bow at No. 3 With 'Stay'|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=July 19, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719172450/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9603058/bts-permission-to-dance-number-one-hot-100/|archive-date=July 19, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=July 22, 2021}}</ref> On September{{nbsp}}24, 2021, the band released the single "]" with ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Damian|date=September 13, 2021|title=Coldplay and BTS announce new single 'My Universe'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/coldplay-and-bts-announce-new-single-my-universe-3044497|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604200528/https://www.nme.com/news/music/coldplay-and-bts-announce-new-single-my-universe-3044497|archive-date=June 4, 2022|access-date=September 13, 2021|publisher=]}}</ref> The single debuted at number one on the Hot 100, making it the first collaboration between two groups to debut at number one.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=October 4, 2021|title=Coldplay & BTS' 'My Universe' Blasts Off at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9640332/coldplay-bts-my-universe-tops-billboard-hot-100/|url-status=live|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604200819/https://www.billboard.com/pro/coldplay-bts-my-universe-tops-billboard-hot-100/|archive-date=June 4, 2022|access-date=October 10, 2021|url-access=subscription}}</ref> The band held an online concert, titled ], on October 24, 2021, in Seoul.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/09/732_315608.html|title=BTS to hold online concert next month|date=September 15, 2021|newspaper=]|access-date=September 15, 2021|archive-date=September 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925111822/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/09/732_315608.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 23, "Butter" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Shim|first=Sun-ah|date=November 24, 2021|title=BTS nominated for Grammy award for best pop group performance|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20211123009300315|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604201616/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20211123009300315|archive-date=June 4, 2022|access-date=November 23, 2021|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bts-butter-2022-grammy-performance-1235054273/|title=BTS Channels James Bond for Undercover 'Butter' Performance at the 2022 Grammys|last=Bowenbank|first=Star|date=April 3, 2022|magazine=Billboard magazine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404073036/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bts-butter-2022-grammy-performance-1235054273/|archive-date=April 4, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=April 4, 2022}}</ref> Between November 27 and December 2, BTS held their first live performances before an in-person audience since before the pandemic. The band played ] at ] in Los Angeles as a continuation of their Permission to Dance on Stage concert series.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Murphy|first=Eryn|date=December 7, 2021|title=Review: BTS Reclaim Their Future With Permission to Dance On Stage – LA Show|url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/review-bts-reclaim-their-future-permission-to-dance-on-stage-la-show.html/|access-date=January 2, 2022|website=Showbiz Cheat Sheet|archive-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308093037/https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/review-bts-reclaim-their-future-permission-to-dance-on-stage-la-show.html/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Perry|first=Kevin|date=November 30, 2021|title=BTS review, Los Angeles: They came, they sang, they conquered|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/bts-review-live-la-b1966023.html|access-date=November 30, 2021|newspaper=]|archive-date=December 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206151518/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/bts-review-live-la-b1966023.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Billboard Boxscore">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/bts-boxscore-sofi-stadium-1235005581/|title=BTS Scores the Biggest Boxscore in Almost a Decade, Thanks to Four Nights at SoFi Stadium|last=Frankenberg|first=Eric|date=December 3, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203212620/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/bts-boxscore-sofi-stadium-1235005581/|archive-date=December 3, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=December 13, 2021}}</ref>
	====''Map of the Soul: 7'', "Dynamite" and ''Be''====
	In January 2020, BTS released "]" along with a choreography art film performed by Slovenian-based MN Dance Company as the first single from their fourth Korean-language studio album, '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-bts-new-song-black-swan/|title=Listen to BTS' New Song "Black Swan"|last=Strauss|first=Matthew|date=January 17, 2020|work=]|access-date=January 18, 2020|archive-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222015147/https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-bts-new-song-black-swan/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-art-film-black-swan-939300/|title=Watch BTS' Dance-Inspired Art Film For New Single 'Black Swan'|last=Zemler|first=Emily|date=January 17, 2020|work=]|access-date=January 18, 2020|archive-date=February 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221034802/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-art-film-black-swan-939300/|url-status=live}}</ref> Album distributor ] reported that stock pre-orders of the album reached a record-breaking 4.02&nbsp;million, breaking the previous record of 2.68&nbsp;million held by '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000232695|script-title=ko:'컴백 D-3' 방탄소년단 새 역사 썼다…선주문 402만 돌파 '역대최다'|last=Kim|first=Hyun-rok|date=February 18, 2020|work=Sports TV News|language=ko|trans-title= 'Comeback D-3' BTS write new history...Pre-orders exceed 4.02 million. "It's the best."|access-date=July 31, 2020|via=]|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031013054/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000232695|url-status=live}}</ref> "Black Swan" debuted at number 57 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 46 on the UK Official Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1228333|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 'Black Swan', 전 세계 주요 차트 진입 '글로벌 인기 증명'|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|date=January 29, 2020|work=Xsports News|language=ko|trans-title=BTS 'Black Swan' enters the world's major charts|access-date=January 29, 2020|archive-date=January 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129071525/http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1228333|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202001290700500913820_1|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 'Black Swan', 美빌보드 핫100 57위‥전 세계 주요 차트 돌풍(공식)|last=Park|first=Seo Hyun|date=January 29, 2020|work=]|language=ko|trans-title=Bulletproof Boy Scouts' 'Black Swan' ranked No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100|access-date=January 29, 2020|archive-date=June 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613231930/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202001290700500913820_1|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, BTS performed alongside ], ], ] and ] at the ], making BTS the first Korean act to perform at the Grammys.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/lil-nas-x-bts-billy-ray-cyrus-diplo-more-perform-2020-grammys|title=2020 GRAMMYs: Lil Nas X, BTS & More To Perform|date=January 23, 2020|website=GRAMMY.com|access-date=January 23, 2020|archive-date=January 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125051945/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/lil-nas-x-bts-billy-ray-cyrus-diplo-more-perform-2020-grammys|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200124001800005?input=1195m|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 그래미 어워즈서 공연…한국 가수 최초|last=Kim|first=Hyo-jeong|date=January 24, 2020|work=]|language=ko|trans-title=BTS, Grammy Awards Performance First Korean singer|access-date=January 24, 2020|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175120/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200124001800005?input=1195m|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://time.com/5771389/bts-grammys-performance/|title=BTS Joined Lil Nas X for Their First Grammys Performance|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|date=January 27, 2020|work=]|access-date=January 27, 2020|archive-date=January 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127092243/https://time.com/5771389/bts-grammys-performance/|url-status=live}}</ref>
			On January 15, 2022, a fictional ] based on BTS, titled ''7Fates: Chakho'', was released. The comic surpassed 15{{nbsp}}million views globally in its first two days of availability and became the highest-viewed title ever launched by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000040333|script-title=ko:"슈퍼캐스팅, 방탄소년단" 네이버웹툰, 하이브 오리지널 콘텐츠 라인업 공개|last=Baek|first=Jae-hwan|date=November 4, 2021|publisher=]|language=ko|trans-title="Super Casting, BTS" Naver Webtoon, HYBE Original Content Line-up Revealed|access-date=January 19, 2022|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113062746/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000040333|url-status=live|via=Naver}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/digital/global/bts-7fates-chakho-1235157245/|title=BTS Online Comic '7Fates: CHAKHO' Hits 15 Million Views – Global Bulletin|last=Ramanchandran|first=Naman|date=January 19, 2022|magazine=]|access-date=January 24, 2022|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113064246/https://variety.com/2022/digital/global/bts-7fates-chakho-1235157245/url-status=live}}</ref> The band held three limited-capacity concerts at Seoul Olympic Stadium on March 10, 12 and 13—the largest music gatherings{{efn|15,000 attendees per day}} approved by the South Korean government since the pandemic restrictions were imposed—with a total audience of 45,000{{nbsp}}people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/10/world/asia/bts-live-concert-seoul.html|url-access=subscription|title=BTS performs live in Seoul for the first time in over two years.|last=Yoon|first=John|date=March 10, 2022|newspaper=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220310162732/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/10/world/asia/bts-live-concert-seoul.html|archive-date=March 10, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/bts-returns-from-break-with-first-south-korean-concerts-since-2019-11645008321|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Returns From Break With First South Korean Concerts Since 2019|last=Yoon|first=Dasl|date=February 16, 2022|newspaper=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220313205402/https://www.wsj.com/articles/bts-returns-from-break-with-first-south-korean-concerts-since-2019-11645008321|archive-date=March 13, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2022}}</ref> On April 3, BTS performed "Butter" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards,<ref name=":10" /> though the song did not win the award for which it was nominated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/04/grammy-awards-2022-olivia-rodrigo-wins-big-and-ukraines-zelenskiy-makes-cameo|title=Grammy awards 2022: Olivia Rodrigo wins big and Ukraine's Zelenskiy makes cameo|last=Horton|first=Adrian|date=April 4, 2022|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404144030/http://theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/04/grammy-awards-2022-olivia-rodrigo-wins-big-and-ukraines-zelenskiy-makes-cameo|archive-date=April 4, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=April 5, 2022}}</ref> On April 8, the band earned seven nominations at the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/04/10/entertainment/kpop/BTS-Billboard-Music-Awards/20220410161359260.html|title=BTS receives seven nominations for Billboard Music Awards|last=Lee|first=Jian|date=April 10, 2022|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410072106/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/04/10/entertainment/kpop/BTS-Billboard-Music-Awards/20220410161359260.html|archive-date=April 10, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=April 11, 2022}}</ref> and won three, making them the most-nominated and the most-awarded group in the show's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1330662/bts-makes-history-at-2022-billboard-music-awards-with-smooth-like-butter-wins|title=BTS Makes History at 2022 Billboard Music Awards With Smooth Like Butter Wins|last=Gilmore|first=Kelly|date=May 15, 2022|publisher=]|access-date=May 16, 2022|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113065232/https://www.eonline.com/news/1330662/bts-makes-history-at-2022-billboard-music-awards-with-smooth-like-butter-wins|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sachdeva|first=Maanya|date=May 16, 2022|title=BTS break Destiny's Child record for winning most Billboard Music Awards ever|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bbmas-bts-destiny-s-child-winners-b2079699.html|access-date=May 17, 2022|newspaper=]|archive-date=September 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921185818/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bbmas-bts-destiny-s-child-winners-b2079699.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
	''Map of the Soul: 7'' was released on February 21 to universal acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/map-of-the-soul-7/bts|title=Map of the Soul: 7 by BTS|website=]|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222062224/https://www.metacritic.com/music/map-of-the-soul-7/bts|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004171099|title="방탄소년단 좋아한 것이 최고의 선택임을 증명한 앨범"..美-英 해외 유력매체 '극찬'|last=Cho|first=Na-young|date=February 24, 2020|website=OSEN|access-date=February 25, 2020|archive-date=February 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224133802/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004171099|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was supported by the lead single "]" and an alternative digital release featuring Australian singer ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551575/bts-on-music-video|title=BTS Unveil Fierce Manifesto Music Video for 'Map of the Soul: 7' Single 'ON': Watch|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 21, 2020|website=]|access-date=March 1, 2020|archive-date=February 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221153154/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551575/bts-on-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> According to ], ''Map of the Soul: 7'' sold over 4.1&nbsp;million copies in just nine days after its release, surpassing the record held by their previous album ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' to become the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003009896|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 'MAP OF THE SOUL : 7', 판매량 411만 장..韓 가수 신기록|trans-title=BTS 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7', sales volume 4.11 million copies|last=Kim|first=Yeon-ji|work=Daily Sports|via=]|date=March 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312162135/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003009896|archive-date=March 12, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 12, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/12/btss-map-of-the-soul-7-is-now-the-bestselling-album-in-south-korean-history/#624178667c1f|title=BTS's 'Map Of The Soul: 7' Is Now The Bestselling Album In South Korean History|work=]|date=March 12, 2020|first=Hugh|last=McIntyre|access-date=March 13, 2020|archive-date=March 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313044949/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/12/btss-map-of-the-soul-7-is-now-the-bestselling-album-in-south-korean-history/#624178667c1f|url-status=live}}</ref> and the first album to be certified ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2020/04/09/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-4-million-south-korean-sales-gaon-chart/#533e929261b0|title=BTS's 'Map Of The Soul: 7' Makes Gaon Chart History With 4 Million Certified Sales|work=]|last=Rolli|first=Bryan|date=April 9, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410052843/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2020/04/09/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-4-million-south-korean-sales-gaon-chart/|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 9, 2020}}</ref> The album debuted atop the U.S. ] with a first-week tally of 422,000 ]s, making BTS the fastest group to earn four number one albums since ] in 1968.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326042/bts-fourth-no-1-album-map-of-the-soul-7|title=BTS Achieves Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Map of the Soul: 7'|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=March 1, 2020|website=]|access-date=March 1, 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317030645/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326042/bts-fourth-no-1-album-map-of-the-soul-7|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/01/btss-new-album-outsells-the-next-six-titles-combined-in-the-us/#644645023b12|title=BTS's New Album Outsells The Next Six Titles Combined In The U.S.|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=March 1, 2020|website=]|access-date=March 1, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303041736/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/01/btss-new-album-outsells-the-next-six-titles-combined-in-the-us/#644645023b12|url-status=live}}</ref> The album marked the biggest ''Billboard'' 200 debut in 2020<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/01/bts-scores-the-largest-debut-of-2020-with-map-of-the-soul-7/#2fd596e41143|title=BTS Scores The Largest Debut Of 2020 With 'Map Of The Soul: 7'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=March 1, 2020|website=]|access-date=March 1, 2020|archive-date=March 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302025401/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/01/bts-scores-the-largest-debut-of-2020-with-map-of-the-soul-7/#2fd596e41143|url-status=live}}</ref> until ]'s '']'' was released on March 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9345850/the-weeknd-after-hours-billboard-200-debut-2020-biggest-week|title=The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart With Biggest Week of 2020|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=March 29, 2020|work=Billboard|access-date=March 30, 2020|archive-date=March 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329225706/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9345850/the-weeknd-after-hours-billboard-200-debut-2020-biggest-week|url-status=live}}</ref> The album debuted at number one in countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the United Kingdom and the U.S., making BTS the first Asian group to top the charts in the world's five largest music markets.<ref name=topfive>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/02/btss-new-has-now-hit-no-1-in-the-five-largest-music-markets-in-the-world/#5a26813c4c4b|title=BTS's New Album Has Now Hit No. 1 In The Five Largest Music Markets In The World|work=]|last=Hugh|first=McIntyre|date=March 2, 2020|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303042341/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/02/btss-new-has-now-hit-no-1-in-the-five-largest-music-markets-in-the-world/#5a26813c4c4b|url-status=live}}</ref> The lead single "On" debuted at number four on the ] with 86,000 downloads, becoming BTS' first top five and their biggest sales week for a song.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326707/roddy-ricch-the-box-number-one-eighth-week|title=BTS Sets New Career Best on Hot 100 as 'On' Blasts in at No. 4; Roddy Ricch's 'The Box' Rules For Eighth Week|last=Trust|first=Gary|work=]|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311111400/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9326707/roddy-ricch-the-box-number-one-eighth-week|url-status=live}}</ref> It was the group's third top-ten and highest-charting single on the chart, giving them more top-ten entries than any other Korean act on the Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/2020/3/2/21158499/bts-on-hot100-chart-position-record|title=BTS just landed an unprecedented spot on the Hot 100 — with virtually no radio play|last=Romano|first=Aja|work=]|date=March 2, 2020|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303012228/https://www.vox.com/2020/3/2/21158499/bts-on-hot100-chart-position-record|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/04/bts-has-finally-beaten-one-of-psys-most-impressive-chart-feats/#2c2627856690|title=BTS Has Finally Beaten One Of Psy's Most Impressive Chart Feats|work=]|date=March 4, 2020|first=Hugh|last=McIntyre|access-date=March 6, 2020|archive-date=March 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305135240/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/04/bts-has-finally-beaten-one-of-psys-most-impressive-chart-feats/#2c2627856690|url-status=live}}</ref> In support of the ''Map of the Soul'' album series, BTS were set to embark on their fourth worldwide concert tour and second stadium tour, '']'', beginning in April.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548615/bts-map-of-the-soul-tour-dates|title=BTS Announce 'Map of the Soul' Tour Dates|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=January 21, 2020|work=]|access-date=January 22, 2020|archive-date=January 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123034115/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8548615/bts-map-of-the-soul-tour-dates|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the initial Seoul dates were cancelled due to the ],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://pitchfork.com/news/bts-cancel-south-korea-tour-dates-citingandnbspcoronavirus-outbreak/| first=Madison| last=Bloom| title=BTS Cancel South Korea Tour Dates, Citing Coronavirus Outbreak| date=February 28, 2020| website=pitchfork.com| access-date=June 4, 2021| archive-date=March 1, 2020| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301223842/https://pitchfork.com/news/bts-cancel-south-korea-tour-dates-citingandnbspcoronavirus-outbreak/| url-status=live}}</ref> and the rest of the world tour was eventually postponed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/global/bts-postpone-world-tour-coronavirus-map-of-the-soul-1234591747/|title=BTS Postpone North American 'Map of the Soul' Tour Amid Coronavirus Pandemic|last=Dams|first=Tim|date=April 28, 2020|work=]|access-date=May 19, 2020|archive-date=May 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519035827/https://variety.com/2020/music/global/bts-postpone-world-tour-coronavirus-map-of-the-soul-1234591747/|url-status=live}}</ref>
	In March, Big Hit Entertainment launched a video series, "Learn Korean with BTS", on the social media app ],<ref name=":21">{{cite web|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|title='Learn Korean With BTS' Aims To Break Down Language Barrier & Further Connect Global Fans|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/03/22/learn-korean-with-bts-announcement-launch-weverse/|access-date=March 26, 2020|website=Forbes|archive-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410221823/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/03/22/learn-korean-with-bts-announcement-launch-weverse/|url-status=live}}</ref> intended to "make it easy and fun for global fans who have difficulty enjoying BTS' music and contents due to the language barrier."<ref name=":21" /><ref name=":20" /> The idea for the project emerged in reaction to fans asking for English subtitles for BTS' videos.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zemler|first=Emily|date=March 24, 2020|title=BTS Launches Web Series to Help Fans Learn Korean|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-web-series-learn-korean-972026/|access-date=March 26, 2020|website=Rolling Stone|archive-date=June 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626151207/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-web-series-learn-korean-972026/|url-status=live}}</ref> The series consists of thirty three-minute lessons on Korean expressions and grammar using footage from existing BTS content on YouTube and VLive, such as "Run BTS!" and "Bangtan Bomb."<ref name=":21" /> The videos were developed in collaboration with experts at the Korean Language Content Institute and ].<ref name=":21" /> In April, BTS became the first South Korean artist to sell more than 20&nbsp;million albums cumulatively,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0011535494|title=방탄소년단, 한국서 가장 음반 많이 판 가수…누적 2천32만장|last=Kim|first=Hyo-jeong|date=April 9, 2020|website=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410044939/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0011535494|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000441857|title=방탄소년단, 이번에는 음반 최다 기록…K팝의 상징적 존재 증명 |last=Woo|first=Bin|date=April 9, 2020|website=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410051022/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000441857|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020}}</ref> becoming the best-selling artist in South Korean history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202004091116052410|title=방탄소년단, 음반 누적 판매량 2032만장…韓 가요 역사 최초|trans-title=Bulletproof Boy Scouts, cumulative sales volume of 20.32 million copies… first time in South Korea's Music history|date=April 9, 2020|access-date=April 9, 2020|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|language=ko|work=Newsen|archive-date=July 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714003830/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202004091116052410|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200409005900315|title=BTS becomes bestselling K-pop singers|date=April 9, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410050017/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200409005900315|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0004574631|title=방탄소년단, 음반 총 판매량 2032만장…韓 가요 역사상 처음|trans-title=Bulletproof Boy Scouts, total sales of 20.32 million albums… 韓 It's the first time in history|date=April 9, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 10, 2020|language=ko|work=News1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410045525/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0004574631|archive-date=April 10, 2020|via=]}}</ref> That month, BTS held a two-day online streaming concert event titled ''Bang Bang Con'', where the group shared footage of past concerts on their YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-bang-bang-con-not-to-be-missed-1234583917/|title=BTS Gifts Fans With 24 Hours of Bang Bang Con: Five Moments to Look For|date=April 17, 2020|last=Kim|first=Jae-Ha|url-status=live|access-date=April 21, 2020|language=ko|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421124655/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-bang-bang-con-not-to-be-missed-1234583917/|archive-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref> The virtual concert series, which lasted 24 hours, was hosted in response to Map of the Soul Tour that had been postponed earlier in the year, and was a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bts-bang-con-virtual-concert-watch-online-coronavirus-a9474471.html|title=50 million tune into BTS' Bang Bang Con virtual concert series|date=April 20, 2020|last=Lewis|first=Isobel|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421125424/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bts-bang-con-virtual-concert-watch-online-coronavirus-a9474471.html|archive-date=April 21, 2020|access-date=April 21, 2020|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004327267|title=방탄소년단 방방콘, 5000만 아미 모았다|last=Kim|first=So-yeon|date=April 20, 2020|website=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421125045/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004327267|archive-date=April 21, 2020|access-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref> RM later confirmed that a new album had begun production but did not reveal a release date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2020/04/17/a-new-bts-album-is-in-the-works/#3e292dcf595a|title=A New BTS Album Is In The Works|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=April 17, 2020|work=]|access-date=May 1, 2020|archive-date=May 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509141641/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2020/04/17/a-new-bts-album-is-in-the-works/#3e292dcf595a|url-status=live}}</ref>		On June 10, 2022, BTS released their three-CD ] album '']''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bts-proof-review-1364561/|title=BTS Celebrate Their Brilliant Past and Look Toward a Bright Future on 'Proof'|last=Morin|first=Natalie|date=June 10, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=June 10, 2022|archive-date=June 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610131846/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bts-proof-review-1364561/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-announce-new-single-yet-to-come-the-most-beautiful-moment-3220298|title=BTS announce new single 'Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)'|last=Rhian|first=Daly|date=May 6, 2022|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506214348/https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-announce-new-single-yet-to-come-the-most-beautiful-moment-3220298|archive-date=May 6, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.yahoo.com/bts-ends-las-vegas-concert-222249443.html|title=BTS ends Las Vegas concert series with a major announcement|last=Carras|first=Christi|date=April 17, 2022|newspaper=]|access-date=April 17, 2022|archive-date=September 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921204330/https://news.yahoo.com/bts-ends-las-vegas-concert-222249443.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 14, during their ninth anniversary celebrations, the band announced a temporary suspension of group activities to focus on solo projects and other endeavors.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202206142142090410|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 단체활동 잠정중단 선언 "팬들에게 죄짓는 기분" 눈물|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=June 14, 2022|newspaper=Newsen|language=ko|trans-title=BTS announces temporary suspension of group activities "I feel like I'm sinning against the fans" Tears |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614154846/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202206142142090410|archive-date=June 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2022|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-announce-hiatus-1235087020/|title=BTS Announce They're 'Going on Hiatus': 'We Have to Accept That We've Changed'|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=June 14, 2022|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614171835/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-announce-hiatus-1235087020/|archive-date=June 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref> Hybe Corporation, which owns Big Hit,<ref name="Hybe" /> clarified in subsequent statements that BTS was neither disbanding nor going on hiatus, but would be actively furthering their individual careers with the label's full support while still participating in group activities, including the filming of '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-35fbd8a289cbeefcc553e0711f158cb8|title=Label says BTS plan for solo projects plan is not a hiatus|date=June 14, 2022|agency=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614174226/https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-35fbd8a289cbeefcc553e0711f158cb8|archive-date=June 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20220615093353264|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 솔로앨범 첫 주자 확정 '개별활동 본격화'|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=June 15, 2022|newspaper=Newsen|language=ko|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615024024/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20220615093353264|archive-date=June 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2022|via=]}}</ref> The incident caused Hybe Corporation's stock to decline rapidly, resulting in a decrease in market value of US$1.7{{nbsp}}billion.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Lee|first=Youkyung|date=June 15, 2022|title=BTS Pop Band Triggers $1.7 Billion Stock Rout on Shift to Solos|publisher=]|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-15/hybe-sinks-record-23-as-bts-members-move-focus-to-solo-projects|access-date=June 16, 2022|archive-date=August 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815002351/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-15/hybe-sinks-record-23-as-bts-members-move-focus-to-solo-projects|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 24, ''Billboard'' magazine reported that BTS would be performing in ] on October 15 in a benefit concert in support of the city's efforts to have a ] in 2030, participating under the banner ''Yet to Come''.<ref name = "draft" /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bts-date-venue-concert-in-busan-1235130156/|title=BTS Unveils Date and Venue for Concert In Busan|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=August 24, 2022|magazine=]|access-date=August 24, 2022|archive-date=March 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330111456/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bts-date-venue-concert-in-busan-1235130156/|url-status=live}}</ref>
			==== Military service and contract renewal ====
	On June 7, BTS headlined YouTube's ''Dear Class of 2020'' online graduation event, performing "Boy with Luv", "Spring Day", and "Mikrokosmos". Their commencement speeches highlighted their own graduations and offered "messages of hope and inspiration for the class of 2020 in both Korean and English".<ref>{{cite web|date=June 7, 2020|title=BTS's Speech At YouTube Dear Class Of 2020: Watch|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9397616/btss-speech-youtube-dear-class-of-2020-video|access-date=June 9, 2020|website=Billboard|archive-date=June 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609112357/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9397616/btss-speech-youtube-dear-class-of-2020-video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErTgtL1Tjns|access-date=June 9, 2020|website=www.youtube.com|archive-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608222655/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErTgtL1Tjns|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 14, BTS held a 100-minute long online live concert, ''Bang Bang Con: The Live'', as a part of their seventh debut anniversary. The concert was the first collaborative effort between Big Hit and Kiswe, a live streaming solution company in the US. It garnered 756,000 concurrent viewers in 107 countries and territories, setting the record for the largest audience for a paid virtual concert.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/asia/bts-big-bang-con-the-live-record-online-concert-1234635003/|title=BTS' 'Bang Bang Con: The Live' Claims Record Viewership for Online Concert|last=Frater|first=Patrick|date=June 14, 2020|access-date=June 14, 2020|work=]|archive-date=June 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615074303/https://variety.com/2020/digital/asia/bts-big-bang-con-the-live-record-online-concert-1234635003/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 19, BTS released the Japanese single, "]", from their fourth Japanese studio album, '']'', which was released in Japan and digitally worldwide on July 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/06/19/bts-stay-gold-japanese-single-oricon-sales-history/|title=BTS Release Japanese Single 'Stay Gold' After Making Sales History In The Market|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=June 19, 2020|work=]|access-date=June 19, 2020|archive-date=July 1, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200701182209/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/06/19/bts-stay-gold-japanese-single-oricon-sales-history/%23cbd723b3e778|url-status=live}}</ref> The album debuted atop Japan's Oricon chart and sold over 500,000 copies in its first two days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200717026500005?input=1195m|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 日앨범, 이틀째 오리콘 차트 정상…총 50만장 판매|last=Oh|first=Bo-ram|date=July 17, 2020|work=]|language=ko|trans-title=BTS Japanese Album's Second Day at Top of Oricon Chart...Total of 500,000 copies sold|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717210959/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200717026500005?input=1195m|archive-date=July 17, 2020|access-date=July 17, 2020}}</ref> It surpassed 564,000 copies in its first week, breaking the 10-year record previously held by ]'s '']'' for highest first week album sales by a male foreign artist in Japan and making it the fastest and best-selling album of 2020 in the country at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2167467/full/|script-title=ja:BTS、海外男性アーティストのアルバム初週売上歴代1位に 今年度最高初週&累積売上も【オリコンランキング】|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=July 21, 2020|work=Oricon News|language=ja|trans-title=BTS ranks No. 1 in sales for the first week of albums by overseas male artists. Highest first Week of the Year and Cumulative Sales of the Year |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720224113/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2167467/full/|archive-date=July 20, 2020|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
			In spite of the announcement of the October 2022 benefit concert, Hybe Corporation's stock prices dropped to below its original ] amid continuing market speculation about the implications of the upcoming mandatory ] of the band's members.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/09/29046419/bts-managing-agency-hybes-stock-slumps-below-ipo-price-for-the-first-time-loses-10b-in-mark|author=Aveek Bhowmik|title=BTS Managing Agency Hybe's Stock Slumps Below IPO Price For 1st Time – Loses $10B In Market Value Since Peak|date=September 28, 2022|agency=Benzinga|access-date=October 2, 2022|archive-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308024901/https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/09/29046419/bts-managing-agency-hybes-stock-slumps-below-ipo-price-for-the-first-time-loses-10b-in-mark|url-status=live}}</ref> Under South Korean laws, all able-bodied males must complete between 18 and 21 months of military service, usually by age 28.<ref name = "draft">{{Cite web|last=Choi|first=Soo-Hyang|date=October 17, 2022|title=K-pop stars BTS to serve military duty|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/bts-members-serve-military-duty-hybe-2022-10-17/|access-date=October 17, 2022|website=Reuters.com|archive-date=December 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227050241/https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/bts-members-serve-military-duty-hybe-2022-10-17/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Bloomberg News'' reported the concert as a success but also indicated that there were no further concert dates scheduled. It was estimated that if the band members completed their service, Hybe Corporation would lose nearly US$10 billion over ten years, with the loss to the South Korean economy at nearly US$39 billion.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kim|first=Sohee|date=October 15, 2022|title=K-Pop Sensation BTS Gives What Could Be Last Concert for Years|publisher=]|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-14/bts-show-in-busan-could-be-its-last-for-years?leadSource=uverify%20wall|access-date=October 15, 2022}}</ref>
			In October 2022, Big Hit confirmed that Jin, the band's oldest member, aged 29, had withdrawn his enlistment deferral request.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-jin-announces-solo-album-says-new-single-will-come-out-soon-3329577|title=BTS' Jin announces solo album, says new single "will come out soon"|last=Krol|first=Charlotte|date=October 16, 2022|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016075205/https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-jin-announces-solo-album-says-new-single-will-come-out-soon-3329577|archive-date=October 16, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=October 18, 2022}}</ref> The other members planned to enlist later, with the group planning to reunite in 2025 following discharge.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Sooyoung|date=October 17, 2022|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 맏형 진, 군대 간다...입영 연기 철회|trans-title=Jin, the eldest of BTS, to enter military following withdrawal of enlistment postponement|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0004763246?sid=103|access-date=October 17, 2022|website=]|language=ko|archive-date=January 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129031530/https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0004763246?sid=103|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=October 17, 2022|title=Pop stars BTS to take time out for military duty|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63282589|access-date=October 17, 2022|website=BBC News|archive-date=March 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328032222/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63282589|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of October 2022, BTS earned five nominations for the ], with the band members receiving eight further nominations as solo artists.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-mama-awards-nominees-bts-blackpink-full-list-1235160065/|title=BTS, J-Hope, BLACKPINK & More Nominated for 2022 MAMA Awards|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=October 23, 2022|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024172725/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-mama-awards-nominees-bts-blackpink-full-list-1235160065/|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=October 23, 2022}}</ref> On November 15, BTS earned three nominations at the ], including a nomination for ] for "]".<ref name=":15" /> "My Universe" was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, making BTS the only act to be nominated three years in a row in this category since its introduction in 2011.<ref name=":15" /> The band was also nominated for ] as featured artists on Coldplay's '']''.<ref name=":15">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bts-2023-grammy-nominations-1235171687/|title=BTS Scores Three 2023 Grammy Nominations|last=Grein|first=Paul|date=November 15, 2022|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115205810/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bts-2023-grammy-nominations-1235171687/|archive-date=November 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 21, 2022}}</ref> Jin enlisted as an active duty soldier on December 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/military-enlistment-date-btss-jin-233931920.html|title=Military enlistment date for BTS's Jin revealed|last=Anderson|first=Daniel|website=NextShank|date=November 25, 2022|access-date=November 27, 2022|archive-date=December 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213143606/https://news.yahoo.com/military-enlistment-date-btss-jin-233931920.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 26, 2023, Big Hit announced that J-Hope had requested cancellation of the postponement of his military service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006652221|last=Hwang|first=Mi-hyun|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 진 이어 BTS 멤버 중 두번째 군복무...입영 연기 취소 신청|trans-title=BTS J-Hope, the second member of BTS after Jin... Application for cancellation of postponement of enlistment|publisher=News 1|via=]|date=February 26, 2023|access-date=February 26, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226055850/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006652221|url-status=live}}</ref>
	BTS released their first English-language single, "]", on August 21. Its music video broke the YouTube record for the most viewed premiere, with more than 3 million viewers, and set a new record for the ]. It also became the first music video on the platform to surpass 100 million views in less than one day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/08/21/bts-breaks-youtube-one-day-record-with-dynamite-debut/|title=BTS Breaks YouTube One-Day Record With 'Dynamite' Debut|access-date=August 28, 2020|work=]|archive-date=August 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830101143/https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/08/21/bts-breaks-youtube-one-day-record-with-dynamite-debut/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Dynamite" debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart with over 260,000 pure sales—enough for it to become the fastest-selling single since ]'s "]" (2017)—earning BTS their first chart topper and making them the first all-South Korean act (second Asian act overall) to earn a number one single in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/bts/9442923/bts-army-dynamite-hot-100-fan-reactions|title=BTS' ARMY Are Celebrating 'Dynamite' at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100: 'No Words Just Tears'|work=Billboard|access-date=September 1, 2020|archive-date=September 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901012029/https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/bts/9442923/bts-army-dynamite-hot-100-fan-reactions|url-status=live}}</ref> It remained at the top spot for a second consecutive week,<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/bts/9446040/bts-second-week-hot-100-reaction|title= BTS Is Really, Really Excited About Their Second Week Atop the Hot 100|work= Billboard|access-date= September 9, 2020|archive-date= September 8, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200908202812/https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/bts/9446040/bts-second-week-hot-100-reaction|url-status= live}}</ref> dropped to number two in its third and fourth weeks, and reclaimed the top spot in its fifth week on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9456164/bts-dynamite-number-one-third-week-hot-100|title=BTS' 'Dynamite' Back to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|work=Billboard|access-date=September 29, 2020|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928203524/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9456164/bts-dynamite-number-one-third-week-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref> In its fifth tracking week, the single also reached number one on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s new ] and ] charts, becoming the first single to top both simultaneously.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9456194/bts-dynamite-dominates-billboard-global-charts|title= BTS' 'Dynamite' Dominates Both of Billboard's New Global Charts|work= Billboard|access-date= September 29, 2020|archive-date= October 4, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201004043412/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9456194/bts-dynamite-dominates-billboard-global-charts|url-status= live}}</ref> In its sixth tracking week, "Dynamite" spent its sixth consecutive week at number one on the Digital Song Sales chart and rose to the 39th spot on the Radio Songs chart, becoming their first Top 40 entry on US's overall radio chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9460331/travis-scott-franchise-number-one-hot-100|title=Travis Scott's 'Franchise' Flies In at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|work=Billboard|access-date=October 6, 2020|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115183003/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9460331/travis-scott-franchise-number-one-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref> It continued rising and peaked at number 20, becoming their first Top 20 entry on the Radio Songs chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/bts/chart-history/HSB|title=Chart History BTS|work=Billboard|access-date=November 2, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031051025/https://www.billboard.com/music/bts/chart-history/HSB|url-status=live}}</ref> It peaked at number nine on the US Mainstream Top 40, also known as the Pop Songs chart, becoming their first Top 10 entry and the highest charting entry by a Korean act.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/BTS/chart-history/TFM|title=Chart History BTS|work=Billboard|access-date=October 20, 2020|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020222346/https://www.billboard.com/music/BTS/chart-history/TFM|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9476882/bts-achieve-first-radio-airplay-chart-top-10-dynamite|title='This One Has That Staying Power': BTS Achieve First Top 10 on a Billboard Radio Airplay Chart With 'Dynamite'|work=Billboard|access-date=November 3, 2020|archive-date=November 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103141356/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9476882/bts-achieve-first-radio-airplay-chart-top-10-dynamite|url-status=live}}</ref> The single debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/08/28/bts-score-their-first-top-10-in-the-uk-with-dynamite/amp/|title=BTS Score Their First Top 10 In The U.K. With 'Dynamite'|work=]|access-date=August 28, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828233353/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/08/28/bts-score-their-first-top-10-in-the-uk-with-dynamite/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> and number two on the Australian singles chart,<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/2020/wap-gives-cardi-b-second-week-at-1-on-the-singles-|title= WAP gives Cardi B second week at #1 on the singles chart, debuts for BTS, Delta Goodrem and more!|work= ]|access-date= August 29, 2020|archive-date= September 1, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200901191604/https://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/2020/wap-gives-cardi-b-second-week-at-1-on-the-singles-|url-status= live}}</ref> becoming their highest-charting single in both countries. The single peaked at number eight on Canada's Top 40 radio chart, becoming the first Top 10 radio entry by a Korean group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/10/23/btss-dynamite-is-now-the-first-ever-top-10-radio-hit-in-canada-by-a-korean-group|title=BTS's 'Dynamite' Is Now The First-Ever Top 10 Radio Hit In Canada By A Korean Group|work=Forbes|access-date=November 2, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101182930/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/10/23/btss-dynamite-is-now-the-first-ever-top-10-radio-hit-in-canada-by-a-korean-group/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/11/01/btss-dynamite-is-proving-to-be-a-huge-radio-hit-in-canada|title=BTS's 'Dynamite' Is Proving To Be A Huge Radio Hit In Canada|work=Forbes|access-date=November 2, 2020|archive-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102043507/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/11/01/btss-dynamite-is-proving-to-be-a-huge-radio-hit-in-canada/|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 31, BTS made their ] (]) debut with the first live performance of "Dynamite"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9442393/bts-vmas-dynamite-mtv|title=BTS Make Explosive VMAs Debut With 'Dynamite' at 2020 MTV VMAs|website=Billboard|access-date=2021-06-04|archive-date=2020-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915024451/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9442393/bts-vmas-dynamite-mtv|url-status=live}}</ref> and won four awards: Best Group, Best Choreography, Best Pop Video, and Best K-pop (the last three for their music video for "]").<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/08/9976067/bts-vmas-2020-best-pop-award-win-record-first-korean-group|title=BTS Make History With This VMA Win—But What Does It All Really Mean?|first=Natalie|last=Morin|website=www.refinery29.com|access-date=2021-06-04|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505055929/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/08/9976067/bts-vmas-2020-best-pop-award-win-record-first-korean-group|url-status=live}}</ref> They performed "Dynamite"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-09-29/bts-week-on-tonight-show-kicks-off-with-performances-of-dynamite-and-idol|title='BTS Week' on 'Tonight Show' kicks off with performances of 'Dynamite' and 'Idol'|date=September 29, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2021-06-04|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505061449/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-09-29/bts-week-on-tonight-show-kicks-off-with-performances-of-dynamite-and-idol|url-status=live}}</ref> and older tracks such as "Idol",<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/09/29/bts-the-tonight-show-watch-their-monday-performances/3569608001/|title= BTS on 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon: Watch the K-pop supergroup's Monday performances|work= USA Today|access-date= September 29, 2020|archive-date= September 29, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200929065952/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/09/29/bts-the-tonight-show-watch-their-monday-performances/3569608001/|url-status= live}}</ref> "Home",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9457418/bts-home-performance-tonight-show-takeover|title=BTS Climb The Walls, Get Into a Food Fight During 'Home' Performance on 'Tonight Show'|work=Billboard|access-date=October 2, 2020|archive-date=October 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002060113/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9457418/bts-home-performance-tonight-show-takeover|url-status=live}}</ref> "Mikrokosmos",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2020/10/02/BTS-plays-Zoom-Olympics-performs-Mikrokosmos-on-Tonight-Show/7891601637270/|title=BTS plays 'Zoom Olympics,' performs 'Mikrokosmos' on 'Tonight Show'|website=UPI|access-date=2021-06-04|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505055941/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2020/10/02/BTS-plays-Zoom-Olympics-performs-Mikrokosmos-on-Tonight-Show/7891601637270/|url-status=live}}</ref> and "Black Swan"<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9458193/bts-perform-black-swan-tonight-show-dance-feelings|title= BTS Soar With Epic 'Black Swan' Performance on 'Tonight Show,' Play Silliest Dance Game Ever With Jimmy|work= Billboard|access-date= October 2, 2020|archive-date= October 1, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201001235841/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9458193/bts-perform-black-swan-tonight-show-dance-feelings|url-status= live}}</ref> on ''The Tonight Show'' for their week-long residency during the week of September 28. On October 14, they performed the single at the 2020 ''Billboard'' Music Awards and won the Top Social Artist award, becoming their fourth consecutive year of winning the award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbmas/9466060/bts-dynamite-performance-2020-billboard-music-awards/|title=BTS Blow the Crowd Away With 'Dynamite' Performance at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards|work=Billboard|access-date=October 15, 2020|archive-date=October 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015040428/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbmas/9466060/bts-dynamite-performance-2020-billboard-music-awards/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	On October 2, BTS released a remix of ] and ]'s single "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9456049/bts-join-savage-love-remix-details|title=BTS Add Charm to Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685's 'Savage Love' Remix|work=Billboard|access-date=October 6, 2020|archive-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005201653/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9456049/bts-join-savage-love-remix-details/|url-status=live}}</ref> It topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, marking the group's second number one entry in the United States. "Dynamite" remained at number two, making BTS the fourth group (after ], ], and ]) to simultaneously occupy the top two spots on the Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9464165/bts-jason-derulo-jawsh-365-savage-love-number-one-hot-100?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social|title=Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo & BTS' 'Savage Love' Soars to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|work=Billboard|access-date=October 13, 2020|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505061825/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9464165/bts-jason-derulo-jawsh-365-savage-love-number-one-hot-100?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social|url-status=live}}</ref> The single also topped the ''Billboard'' Global 200, becoming their second number one entry and making BTS the first artist to have multiple songs top ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s recently created global singles chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2020/10/12/bts-used-to-benefit-from-western-pop-stars-featuring-on-their-songs-now-the-tables-have-turned/#7867ca151751|title=BTS Used To Benefit From Western Pop Stars Featuring On Their Songs. Now The Tables Have Turned|work=Forbes|access-date=October 13, 2020|archive-date=October 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012231942/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2020/10/12/bts-used-to-benefit-from-western-pop-stars-featuring-on-their-songs-now-the-tables-have-turned/#7867ca151751|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 10 and 11, BTS hosted a two-day virtual ] ], at ] in Seoul, called ], which broke their own world record for ''Most viewers for a paid virtual concert live stream'' with 993,000 viewers from 191 countries as compared to their previous record of 756,000 viewers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=방탄소년단 온라인 콘서트, 준비 기간만 1년…관전포인트 셋|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/410/0000733492|access-date=2020-10-10|website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko|archive-date=2020-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113062143/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/410/0000733492|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=빅히트 측 "방탄소년단 10월 오프라인 콘서트 취소, 온라인만 진행"(공식)|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000331798|access-date=2020-10-10|website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko|archive-date=2020-10-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016191730/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000331798|url-status=live}}</ref> They re-released their 2014 album '']'' in October, debuting in the Top 10 of ''Billboard'''s Rap Albums chart and becoming their first entry on the genre-specific chart,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/10/27/bts-score-their-first-ever-placement-on-billboards-rap-albums-chart/amp/|title=BTS Score Their First-Ever Placement On Billboard's Rap Albums Chart|work=Forbes|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028062807/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/10/27/bts-score-their-first-ever-placement-on-billboards-rap-albums-chart/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> with all 11 tracks charting on the World Song Sales chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/10/27/bts-rule-the-world-songs-ranking-by-charting-an-entire-album-at-onceand-then-some/amp/|title=BTS Rule The World Songs Ranking By Charting An Entire Album At Once...And Then Some|work=Forbes|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028155811/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/10/27/bts-rule-the-world-songs-ranking-by-charting-an-entire-album-at-onceand-then-some/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>		Following their scheduled separation, the band's ''BTS 'Yet to Come' in Busan'' concert film was released on February 1, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/bts-yet-to-come-in-cinemas-on-february-1/article66453353.ece|title=Yet to come; in cinemas on February 1 BTS concert film to hit cinemas for a limited time in many Indian cities|last=Borah|first=Prabalika|website=NextShank|date=January 31, 2023|access-date=February 1, 2023|archive-date=February 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202043816/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/bts-yet-to-come-in-cinemas-on-february-1/article66453353.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> During a trip to Spain, RM told ''EFE'' that BTS "will come together again when we finish our military service, and we will look for new synergies between us to enter a second phase."<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Diaz|first=Rosa|date=March 7, 2023|title=BTS leader isn't thinking about future, but would like to work with Rosalía|url=https://efe.com/en/culture/2023-03-07/bts-leader-isnt-thinking-about-future-but-would-like-to-work-with-rosalia/|magazine=EFE|access-date=March 21, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411092725/https://efe.com/en/culture/2023-03-07/bts-leader-isnt-thinking-about-future-but-would-like-to-work-with-rosalia/|url-status=live}}</ref> Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk stated on March 15, 2023, that their comeback might not occur in 2025 since it was hard to target a specific date, and that they had not discussed their contract renewal yet.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-2025-comeback-contract-renewal-currently-uncertain-hybe-1234697498/|title=BTS' Contract Renewal and Proposed 2025 Comeback Are Both Currently Uncertain, HYBE Says|last=Paul|first=Larisha|date=March 8, 2023|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=March 15, 2023|archive-date=March 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323013008/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-2025-comeback-contract-renewal-currently-uncertain-hybe-1234697498/|url-status=live}}</ref> J-Hope enlisted as an active duty soldier on April 18.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Sang-hoo|date=April 18, 2023|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 오늘(18일) 육군 현역 입대 "잘 다녀올게요"|trans-title=BTS J-Hope, enlisted in the army today (18th) "I'll be back"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000339710|access-date=April 18, 2023|publisher=]|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=April 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422023446/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000339710|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 12, BTS released a soundtrack "The Planet" for the South Korean ] series '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Eun-jung|date=May 12, 2023|title=BTS to release animation OST 'The Planet' with full lineup|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230512002400315|access-date=May 13, 2023|website=]|archive-date=May 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512160312/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230512002400315|url-status=live}}</ref> To commemorate their tenth anniversary, the group released the song "]" on June 9.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hicap|first=Jonathan|date=June 10, 2023|title=BTS releases song 'Take Two' to celebrate 10th anniversary|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/10/bts-releases-song-take-two-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary|access-date=June 21, 2023|website=Manila Bulletin|archive-date=June 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622031544/https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/10/bts-releases-song-take-two-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary|url-status=live}}</ref>
			On September 20, 2023, Hybe confirmed through a press release that BTS would renew their exclusive contracts. The members will sign these agreements sequentially, considering their military service, after a board resolution with Big Hit Music, solidifying their commitment to future projects starting from 2025 onwards. Hybe expressed their anticipation for supporting BTS' group endeavors and pledged unwavering support to enhance their worldwide influence, ensuring the group's continuity even after completing their military service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-renew-hybe-bighit-music-exclusive-contract-1234828545/|title=BTS Renew Contract with HYBE and BIGHIT Music|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|date=September 20, 2023|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920174418/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-renew-hybe-bighit-music-exclusive-contract-1234828545/|archive-date=September 20, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=September 22, 2023}}{{subscription required|s}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20230920152500005|script-title=ko:BTS, 하이브와 두 번째 재계약...2025년 이후도 함께한다|trans-title=BTS renews contract with Hybe for the second time...We will be together after 2025|last1=Lee|first1=Tae-soo|last2=Kim|first2=Ye-na|date=September 20, 2023|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922001915/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20230920152500005|archive-date=September 22, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=September 22, 2023}}</ref> On September 22, 2023, Suga enlisted as a social worker.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-suga-starts-alternative-military-service-south-korea-1234829574/|title=BTS' Suga Begins Mandatory Service in South Korea, But He Won't Be Joining the Military|last=Blistien|first=Jon|date=September 22, 2023|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923055544/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-suga-starts-alternative-military-service-south-korea-1234829574/|archive-date=September 23, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=September 23, 2023}}</ref> RM and V enlisted on December 11, 2023, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on December 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024011613563818159|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 RM·뷔, 최정예 훈련병 됐다...신병교육 수료 |trans-title=BTS RM and V become elite trainees... Completion of new recruit training |last=Kang|first=Da-yoon|date=January 16, 2024|work=MyDaily|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131002622/https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024011613563818159|archive-date=January 31, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 31, 2024}}</ref> On June 12, 2024, Jin became the first BTS member to complete his mandatory military service and was officially discharged.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/jin-bts-k-pop-band-military-service-finishes-south-korea|title=Jin from BTS wraps up military service to the strains of K-pop hit Dynamite|last=McCurry|first=Justin|date=June 12, 2024|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612033415/https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/jin-bts-k-pop-band-military-service-finishes-south-korea|archive-date=June 12, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=June 12, 2024}}</ref>
	On November 20, 2020, BTS' fifth Korean studio album '']'' was released,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/07/26/bts-new-single-august-21-album/|title=BTS Confirm New English Single For August Ahead Of Upcoming Album|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=July 26, 2020|work=]|access-date=July 26, 2020|archive-date=July 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730135649/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/07/26/bts-new-single-august-21-album/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2020/08/02/bts-set-to-ignite-world-with-new-single-dynamite/#34db61e67dc8|title=BTS Set To Ignite World With New Single "Dynamite|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=August 2, 2020|work=]|access-date=August 2, 2020|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802155638/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2020/08/02/bts-set-to-ignite-world-with-new-single-dynamite/#34db61e67dc8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BigHitEnt/status/1310232797408186368|title=BTS New Album|date=September 27, 2020|work=]|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604060956/https://twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC/status/1310232797408186368|url-status=live}}</ref> with "]" as its lead single. The single had its debut performance at the ] on November 22.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/k-town/9455890/bts-announce-life-goes-on-single|title= BTS Announces the Title For Lead Single on New Album 'BE (Deluxe Edition)'|work= Billboard|date= October 30, 2020|access-date= November 2, 2020|archive-date= November 1, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201101194332/https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/k-town/9455890/bts-announce-life-goes-on-single|url-status= live}}</ref> On November 24, BTS became the first Korean pop artists to be recognized by ] when "Dynamite" received a nomination for ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125000451325|title=(LEAD) BTS wins Grammy nomination for best pop duo/group performance|last=Ban|first=D.K.|date=November 25, 2020|work=Yonhap News|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210403022127/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125000451325|archive-date=April 3, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref> On November 30, 2020, "]" debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491360/bts-life-goes-on-debut-no-1-global-charts|title=BTS' 'Life Goes On' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Global Charts|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=November 30, 2020|work=]|access-date=December 2, 2020|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130231044/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491360/bts-life-goes-on-debut-no-1-global-charts|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2020/11/30/bts-top-the-billboard-hot-100-with-life-goes-on-once-again-proving-theyre-in-a-league-of-their-own/|title=BTS Top The Billboard Hot 100 With 'Life Goes On,' Once Again Proving They're In A League Of Their Own|last=Rolli|first=Bryan|date=30 November 2020|work=]|access-date=December 2, 2020|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201153659/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2020/11/30/bts-top-the-billboard-hot-100-with-life-goes-on-once-again-proving-theyre-in-a-league-of-their-own/|url-status=live}}</ref> With this, BTS achieved their third consecutive number one on the Hot 100 in just three months—the fastest of any band since the Beatles in 1964 to do so—and became the first group in the chart's history to have two number one debuts, as well as seven songs appearing simultaneously on the chart. "Life Goes On" became the first song performed primarily in Korean to debut in the top spot.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/11/bts-life-goes-on-be-album/617244/ |title=BTS's 'Life Goes On' Did the Impossible |last1=Cruz |first1=Lenika |date=30 November 2020 |work=] |access-date=2 December 2020 |archive-date=1 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201030800/https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/11/bts-life-goes-on-be-album/617244/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Trust |first1=Gary |title=BTS' 'Life Goes On' Launches as Historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491302/bts-life-goes-on-number-one-hot-100 |work=] |access-date=December 2, 2020 |date=November 30, 2020 |archive-date=November 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192116/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9491302/bts-life-goes-on-number-one-hot-100/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The group won the Special International Music Award at the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://aramajapan.com/featured/winners-and-nominees-for-the-62nd-japan-record-awards-announced/110091/ |title=Winners and Nominees for the 62nd Japan Record Awards Announced |author=Ryusenkai |website=Arama! Japan |date=November 19, 2020 |access-date=2021-05-13 |archive-date=2021-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512220026/https://aramajapan.com/featured/winners-and-nominees-for-the-62nd-japan-record-awards-announced/110091/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
	=== 2021–present: ''BTS, the Best'', "Butter" and "Permission to Dance" ===
	On March 4, 2021, the ] named BTS its ] for 2020—they are the first Asian and first non-English speaking act to top the ranking. BTS occupied three spots in the Global Album Sales Chart of 2020 with ''Map of the Soul: 7'' coming at number one, ''Be (Deluxe Edition)'' at number two and ''Map of the Soul: 7–The Journey'' at number eight. In the newly launched Global Album All Format Chart, ''Map of the Soul: 7'' claimed the first position while ''Be (Deluxe Edition)'' claimed the fourth position. BTS also received their first entry on the Global Digital Single Chart of 2020, with "Dynamite" placing tenth.<ref name="ifpi 2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/9534672/bts-ifpi-global-recording-artist-2020|title=BTS Crowned IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2020|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=March 4, 2021|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304195721/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/9534672/bts-ifpi-global-recording-artist-2020|archive-date=March 4, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9538406/bts-top-ifpi-global-album-sales-chart-2020|title=BTS Bag 'Unprecedented' 1-2 on IFPI's Global Album Sales Chart For 2020|last1=Brandle|first1=Lars|date=March 11, 2021|website=]|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311155754/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9538406/bts-top-ifpi-global-album-sales-chart-2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.org/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-announced-as-first-ever-winner-of-ifpis-newly-launched-global-album-all-format-chart/|title=BTS' MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 announced as first ever winner of IFPI's newly-launched Global Album All Format Chart|date=March 10, 2021|website=]|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=May 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521031452/https://www.ifpi.org/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-announced-as-first-ever-winner-of-ifpis-newly-launched-global-album-all-format-chart/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9537007/blinding-lights-ifpi-2020-top-digital-song-the-weeknd/|title=The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' Is IFPI's Top Digital Song For 2020|last1=Brandle|first1=Lars|date=March 9, 2021|website=]|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309172600/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9537007/blinding-lights-ifpi-2020-top-digital-song-the-weeknd/|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 14, BTS performed "Dynamite" at the ], becoming the first Korean nominee to perform their own song on the show. It was their third appearance at the Grammys.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210315001551315|title=(LEAD) BTS lights up Grammys with stellar performance of 'Dynamite'|last1=Lee|first1=Minji|date=March 15, 2021|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318052945/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210315001551315|archive-date=March 18, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> On March 24, BTS appeared on '']'', a South Korean variety show program, where they broke the show's rating records for viewership.<ref>{{Cite web|title='유퀴즈온더블럭' 6.74% 자체 최고 시청률, BTS 효과 이 정도|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000418274|access-date=July 21, 2021|website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko|archive-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324224545/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000418274|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 1, BTS released "]", the lead single for their upcoming Japanese compilation album.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mulenga|first=Natasha|title=BTS's "Film Out" Music Video Sparks BU Fan Theories|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-film-out-music-video-sparks-bangtan-universe-fan-theories|access-date=April 4, 2021|website=Teen Vogue|date=April 2, 2021|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505061851/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-film-out-music-video-sparks-bangtan-universe-fan-theories|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 17, almost one year after the last year's virtual concert, BTS held another on their YouTube channel titled ''Bang Bang Con 21,'' containing footage of three of their previous in-person concerts.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-17|title=BTS' Bang Bang Con 21: K-pop group kicks off third concert amid pandemic on BangtanTV - Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bts-bang-bang-con-21-k-pop-group-kicks-off-third-concert-amid-pandemic-on-bangtantv-9539511.html|access-date=April 17, 2021|website=Firstpost|archive-date=April 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417093641/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bts-bang-bang-con-21-k-pop-group-kicks-off-third-concert-amid-pandemic-on-bangtantv-9539511.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
	On April 26, BTS held a one-hour livestream countdown featuring a melting cube of butter. At the end of the countdown, it was revealed that they were releasing their second English-language single, "]", on May 21.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|title=BTS Announce New Single 'Butter' Is Coming In May|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/04/26/bts-announce-new-single-butter-coming-in-may/|access-date=April 26, 2021|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426150604/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/04/26/bts-announce-new-single-butter-coming-in-may/|url-status=live}}</ref> Its music video broke the record for the biggest YouTube premiere of all time, garnering 3.9 million concurrent viewers,<ref>{{Cite web|last=<!--The YouTube Music Team-->|date=May 21, 2021|title=BTS Drop New English-Language 'Butter'|url=https://blog.youtube/culture-and-trends/bts-butter-earns-the-pop-icons-another-1-record/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210522034808/https://blog.youtube/culture-and-trends/bts-butter-earns-the-pop-icons-another-1-record/|archive-date=May 22, 2021|access-date=May 21, 2021|website=YouTube Official Blog|language=en-us}}</ref> and became the ], with 108.2 million views.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 23, 2021|title=BTS' 'Butter' breaks 'Dynamite' YouTube record with 108.2 million views in 24 hours|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bts-butter-music-video-mv-breaks-own-dynamite-youtube-record-105-million-views-in-less-than-24-hours-bighit-music-hybe-2021|access-date=2021-05-23|website=BTS&#39; &#39;Butter&#39; breaks &#39;Dynamite&#39; YouTube record with 108.2 million views in 24 hours {{!}} Bandwagon {{!}} Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia.|language=en|archive-date=May 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522035949/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bts-butter-music-video-mv-breaks-own-dynamite-youtube-record-105-million-views-in-less-than-24-hours-bighit-music-hybe-2021|url-status=live}}</ref> "Butter" debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the group's fourth number one in the last nine months, making them the quickest act to reach four number ones since ] a decade-and-a-half ago and the fastest group to score four number ones since ] in 1970.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=June 1, 2021|title=Smooth Start: BTS' 'Butter' Blasts In at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9580596/bts-butter-number-one-debut-hot-100|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-01|website=Billboard|archive-date=June 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210601153323/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9580596/bts-butter-number-one-debut-hot-100}}</ref> On June 16, 2021, '']'', the group's sixth compilation album, sold 572,000 copies, breaking ]' record of 467,000 copies to become Japan's greatest-selling record in a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=uEiuC4mXyPM=|script-title=ja:ベストアルバム『BTS, THE BEST』6月16日(水)にリリース決定！予約受付のご案内|trans-title=The best album "BTS, The Best" will be released on June 16th (Wednesday)! Information on reservation|date=March 26, 2021|access-date=March 25, 2021|publisher=BTS Japan|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325180849/https://bts-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=uEiuC4mXyPM%3D|archive-date=March 25, 2021|url-status=live|title=BTS Japan Official Fanclub}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=McIntyre |first1=Hugh |title=BTS Score The Largest One-Week Sales Record In Japan Of 2021...In Just One Day |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/06/17/bts-score-the-largest-one-week-sales-record-in-japan-of-2021in-just-one-day/?sh=520fae7d12b1 |access-date=17 June 2021 |work=] |date=17 June 2021}}</ref> On June 28, "Butter" became the group's longest running #1 debut in Hot 100 history, breaking the 23-year record held by ]'s "]" (1998).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reimann|first=Nicholas|date=June 29, 2021|title=BTS's 'Butter' Sticks At No. 1 For Fifth-Straight Week—Breaking This Record Held By Aerosmith|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/06/28/btss-butter-sticks-at-no-1-for-fifth-straight-week-breaking-this-record-held-by-aerosmith/|access-date=June 29, 2021|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref> On July 9, they released their third English-language single, "]".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mamo|first=Heran|date=July 9, 2021|title=BTS Releases 'Permission to Dance' From 'Butter' CD Single: Stream It Now|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9598563/bts-permission-to-dance-stream|access-date=July 9, 2021|website=Billboard|language=en}}</ref> On July 19, "Permission to Dance" replaced "Butter" on the summit of the Hot 100 and became their fifth consecutive number-one hit on the chart in 10 months and two weeks, making BTS the fastest to accumulate a quintet of chart-toppers since ] more than three decades ago.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=July 20, 2021|title=BTS Have Earned The Fastest Accumulation Of No. 1 Hits Since Michael Jackson More Than 30 Years Ago|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/07/20/bts-have-earned-the-fastest-accumulation-of-no-1-hits-since-michael-jackson-more-than-30-years-ago/|url-status=live|access-date=July 20, 2021}}</ref>
	==Artistry==		==Artistry==
	===Influences===		===Influences===
	]'s "ay-oh" chant during their first concert at ] on June 1, 2019|upright=1.15|alt=BTS' Jin speaks into a microphone held over his head, pointing. Suga and Jungkook watch him.]]		]'s "ay-oh" chant during their first concert at ] on June 1, 2019|upright=1.15|alt=BTS' Jin speaks into a microphone held over his head, pointing. Suga and Jungkook watch him.]]
	BTS have cited ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.v.daum.net/v/LnegUmKeeR|script-title=ko: '아는 형님' 방탄소년단 뷔 "서태지 선배님 아버지라고 부른다"|last=Oh|first=Ji-won|date=September 24, 2017|work=TV Daily|language=ko|trans-title='Knowing Bros' BTS V "We call Seo Taiji father"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628044839/https://sports.v.daum.net/v/LnegUmKeeR|archive-date=June 28, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020|via=]}}</ref> ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] as musical inspirations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/bts-names-their-musical-inspiration-and-their-most-unexpected-celebrity-fan-104281|title=BTS Names Their Musical Inspiration and Their Most Unexpected Celebrity Fan|last=McRady|first=Rachel|date=June 25, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616081541/https://www.etonline.com/bts-names-their-musical-inspiration-and-their-most-unexpected-celebrity-fan-104281|archive-date=June 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> They have also cited ] as an influence, with Suga saying he "grew up watching videos of ]." During their concert at Wembley Stadium in London, Jin paid tribute to Queen by leading the crowd in a version of ]'s "ay-oh" chant from the band's Live Aid concert.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201906021159065289419_2|title=Q&As from BTS' press conference at Wembley|last=Ahn|first=Sung-mi|date=June 2, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609003423/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201906021159065289419_2|archive-date=June 9, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48487862|title=BTS are the first Korean band to headline Wembley Stadium|last=Savage|first=Mark|date=June 2, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604153608/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48487862|archive-date=June 4, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>		BTS have cited Seo Taiji and Boys,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.v.daum.net/v/LnegUmKeeR|script-title=ko: '아는 형님' 방탄소년단 뷔 "서태지 선배님 아버지라고 부른다"|last=Oh|first=Ji-won|date=September 24, 2017|publisher=TV Daily|language=ko|trans-title='Knowing Bros' BTS V "We call Seo Taiji father"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628044839/https://sports.v.daum.net/v/LnegUmKeeR|archive-date=June 28, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020|via=]}}</ref> Nas, ], ], ], ], ], and ] as musical inspirations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/bts-names-their-musical-inspiration-and-their-most-unexpected-celebrity-fan-104281|title=BTS Names Their Musical Inspiration and Their Most Unexpected Celebrity Fan|last=McRady|first=Rachel|date=June 25, 2018|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616081541/https://www.etonline.com/bts-names-their-musical-inspiration-and-their-most-unexpected-celebrity-fan-104281|archive-date=June 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> They have also cited Queen as an influence, saying they "grew up watching videos of ]".<ref name = "Wembley" /> During their concert at Wembley Stadium in London, Jin paid tribute to Queen by leading the crowd in a version of ]'s "ay-oh" chant.<ref name = "Wembley">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48487862|title=BTS are the first Korean band to headline Wembley Stadium|last=Savage|first=Mark|date=June 2, 2019|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604153608/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48487862|archive-date=June 4, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> "Hip Hop Phile" which was released when BTS's hip-hop concept was at its height, pays homage to the artists who influenced them, including the South Korean group ], ], ], ], and others.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last1=Morin|first1=Charles Aaron, Riddhi Chakraborty, Divyansha Dongre, Kristine Kwak, Althea Legaspi, Natalie|last2=Aaron|first2=Charles|last3=Chakraborty|first3=Riddhi|last4=Dongre|first4=Divyansha|last5=Kwak|first5=Kristine|last6=Legaspi|first6=Althea|last7=Morin|first7=Natalie|date=March 18, 2022|title=The 100 Best BTS Songs|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-bts-songs-1316499/|access-date=December 31, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-date=April 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412142008/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-bts-songs-1316499/|url-status=live}}</ref>
	BTS has also been influenced by many literary, psychological, artistic, and philosophical mediums. Their album ''Wings'' (2016) was inspired by ] coming of age novel, '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=3362328|script-title=ko: 외신 주목한 '제 2의 싸이', 방탄소년단|last=Shim|first=Yeon-hee|date=October 17, 2016|website=]|language=ko|trans-title= 'Second Psy', BTS attract foreign media attention|access-date=August 7, 2020|archive-date=June 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617010420/http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=3362328|url-status=live}}</ref> Their song "]" (2016) quotes ]'s '']'', and its music video features visual references to ]'s '']'', ]'s '']'', and Pieter Bruegel's '']''.<ref>{{cite book|chapter=Chapter 5. Blood, Sweat & Tears|title=Wings Concept Book|language=ko|location=Republic of South Korea|date=June 29, 2017|publisher=Big Hit Entertainment|page=114|id=0728303093672}}</ref> Their "Spring Day" (2017) music video contains lyrical and visual references to ]'s short story '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/11/how-bts-became-the-worlds-biggest-boyband|title=How BTS became the world's biggest boyband|last=Glasby|first=Taylor|date=October 11, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011193907/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/11/how-bts-became-the-worlds-biggest-boyband|archive-date=October 11, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> The ''Love Yourself'' series was primarily influenced by ]'s '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201903120553410410|script-title=ko:4월12일 컴백 방탄, 新메시지 #영혼의 지도 #페르소나 뭐길래|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=March 12, 2019|work=Osen|language=ko|trans-title= BTS Comeback April 12, New Message #Soul Map #Persona What Is It|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330174602/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201903120553410410|archive-date=March 30, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> while their song "Magic Shop" from ''Love Yourself: Tear'' (2018) was inspired by ]'s memoir ''Into the Magic Shop''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/40298/1/magic-shop-book-inspired-a-bts-song-korea-bestseller|title=The book that inspired a BTS song is now a bestseller in Korea|last=Cafolla|first=Anna|date=June 8, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180611080200/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/40298/1/magic-shop-book-inspired-a-bts-song-korea-bestseller|archive-date=June 11, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> Their 2019 album, ''Map of the Soul: Persona'' gained its name from Murray Stein's ''Jung's Map of the Soul: An Introduction''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/what-does-map-of-the-soul-persona-mean-bts-album-title-hints-at-more-music-to-come-16968831|title=BTS' 'Map Of The Soul' Album Title Has A Deeper Meaning That Could Tease More Albums|last=LeeLo|first=Jamie|date=March 20, 2020|work=Elite Daily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322004257/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/what-does-map-of-the-soul-persona-mean-bts-album-title-hints-at-more-music-to-come-16968831|archive-date=March 22, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>		Their 2016 album ''Wings'' was inspired by ]'s ] novel, '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=3362328|script-title=ko: 외신 주목한 '제 2의 싸이', 방탄소년단|last=Shim|first=Yeon-hee|date=October 17, 2016|publisher=]|language=ko|trans-title= 'Second Psy', BTS attract foreign media attention|access-date=August 7, 2020|archive-date=June 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617010420/http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=3362328|url-status=live}}</ref> Their song "Blood Sweat & Tears" quotes ]'s '']'', and its music video features visual references to ]'s '']'', ]'s '']'', and Bruegel's '']''.<ref>{{cite book|chapter=Chapter 5. Blood, Sweat & Tears|title=Wings Concept Book|language=ko|location=Republic of South Korea|date=June 29, 2017|publisher=]|page=114|id=0728303093672}}</ref> Among the literary and other sources that have inspired their works are those by ], ], ], ] and Nietzsche.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/11/how-bts-became-the-worlds-biggest-boyband|title=How BTS became the world's biggest boyband|last=Glasby|first=Taylor|date=October 11, 2018|newspaper=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011193907/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/11/how-bts-became-the-worlds-biggest-boyband|archive-date=October 11, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> The ''Love Yourself'' series was influenced by ]'s '']'',<ref name= "Hybe">{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210513006400315|title=BTS company Hybe unveils music museum dedicated to fans, artists|last=Lee|first=Minji|date=May 21, 2021|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724194607/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210513006400315|archive-date=July 24, 2022|access-date=July 24, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201903120553410410|script-title=ko:4월12일 컴백 방탄, 新메시지 #영혼의 지도 #페르소나 뭐길래|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=March 12, 2019|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|trans-title= BTS Comeback April 12, New Message #Soul Map #Persona What Is It|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330174602/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201903120553410410|archive-date=March 30, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> and their 2018 song "Magic Shop" from ''Love Yourself: Tear'' was inspired by ]'s memoir ''Into the Magic Shop''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/40298/1/magic-shop-book-inspired-a-bts-song-korea-bestseller|title=The book that inspired a BTS song is now a bestseller in Korea|last=Cafolla|first=Anna|date=June 8, 2018|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180611080200/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/40298/1/magic-shop-book-inspired-a-bts-song-korea-bestseller|archive-date=June 11, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
	===Musical style===		===Musical style===
			Since their inception, BTS have emphasized hip hop as their musical base, largely due to the influence of RM and Suga's background as underground rappers;<ref name=":0">{{cite book|last=Song|first=Myeong-seon|date=2016|script-title=ko:힙합하다 1: 한국, 힙합 그리고 삶|trans-title=Let's Do Hiphop: Korea, Hiphop, and Life|language=ko|publisher=Annapurna|isbn=979-1-186-55911-6}}</ref> during early visits to the US, the group received mentoring from American rappers.{{sfn|Anderson|p=ix}} ] previously acknowledged that K-pop as a whole draws from ],{{sfn|Anderson|p=26}} and author Crystal S. Anderson stated, "BTS's rising popularity in the US represents the continuation of the ways that K-pop functions as part of a global R&B tradition."{{sfn|Anderson|p=xxii}} T.K. Park and Youngdae Kim of '']'' deemed the track "Outro: Her" from ''Love Yourself: Her'' as the best example of the group's understanding of ], with raps inspired by ] and ] and jazzy chords from the 1990s to create a classic hip hop sound.<ref name=":12" />
	BTS co-write and produce much of their own output.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailydot.com/upstream/bts-kpop-korean-boy-band/|title=How BTS is changing K-pop for the better|last=Bennett|first=Colette|date=May 12, 2016|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202030453/http://www.dailydot.com/upstream/bts-kpop-korean-boy-band/|archive-date=February 2, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2016/12/26/kpop-group-bts-gaining-global-recognition|title=Kpop group BTS gaining global recognition|author=<!--Not stated-->|work=]|date=December 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102084427/http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2016/12/26/kpop-group-bts-gaining-global-recognition/|archive-date=January 2, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> Since their inception, BTS have developed and maintained a style of "fusion music" with an emphasis on ] as their musical base<ref name=":17">{{cite AV media|date=August 10, 2014|title=B.T.S(Bangtan Boys) 방탄소년단 |medium=Online video|via=]|language=ko|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxRBJ4q8QZw|location=South Korea|publisher=KBS World Radio|time=1:09}}</ref> largely due to the influence of RM and Suga's background as underground rappers<ref name=":0"/> and their main producer Pdogg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/4887006|script-title=ko:BTS 이끈 피독 "주입식 NO, 스스로 하게끔 만들었죠" 빅히트 수석 프로듀서 피독 인터뷰|last=Kim|first=Hyun-sik|date=December 5, 2017|work=No Cut News|language=ko|trans-title=Pdogg who led BTS, "NO rote teaching, had them do it on their own" Interview with Big Hit's producer Pdogg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210010200/https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/4887006|archive-date=December 10, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> Rather than adhering to a specific genre, BTS have introduced new elements into their sound and musical repertoire with each successive release.<ref name=":17"/> Beginning with ] on ''2 Cool 4 Skool'' and ''O!RUL8,2?'' in 2013,<ref name="BTSReview"/> BTS first experimented with ] and ] on ''Skool Luv Affair'' and ''Dark and Wild'' in 2014;<ref name="NME rank"/><ref name=":15"/> orchestral strings and ] in their ''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life'' album series (2015–16);<ref name=":16"/> ], ], and ] on ''Wings'' (2016) and ''You Never Walk Alone'' (2017);<ref name="Vapp">{{cite web|url=http://www.g-enews.com/ko-kr/news/article/news_all/201610100120225999246_1/article.html|script-title=ko:V앱 방탄소년단, 피 땀 눈물 "날아오를 준비 됐다"…지민, 솔로곡 '라이(LIE)' "거짓말과 유혹에서 빠져 나가기 위해서 노력하는 곡"|last=Kim|first=Seon-geun|date=October 10, 2016|work=Global Economic|language=ko|trans-title=BTS V-app, Blood Sweat and Tears "Ready to fly"...Jimin, solo song 'LIE' "a song that strives to escape lies and temptations"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014162339/http://www.g-enews.com/ko-kr/news/article/news_all/201610100120225999246_1/article.html|archive-date=October 14, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Review10"/> ], ], and ] in their ''Love'' ''Yourself'' album series (2017–18);<ref name=":6"/> ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] in their ''Map of the Soul'' album series (2019–20);<ref name="rollingstonerev">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-2-957346/|title=BTS Ambitiously Show off Their Pop Mastery On 'Map of the Soul: 7'|last=Sheffield|first=Rob|date=February 24, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224211250/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-2-957346/|archive-date=February 24, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref name="stereogumrev">{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2072940/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-review/franchises/the-week-in-pop/|title=BTS Are K-Pop's Beatles. Map Of The Soul: 7 Is Their White Album|last=DeVille|first=Chris|date=February 24, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225131917/https://www.stereogum.com/2072940/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-review/franchises/the-week-in-pop/|archive-date=February 25, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref name="independent-review">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/bts-review-map-of-the-soul-7-album-stream-lyrics-jimin-ed-sheeran-halsey-a9349116.html|title=BTS review, Map of the Soul: 7 – K-pop stars weave myriad emotions into a gorgeous tapestry on this ambitious album|last=O'Connor|first=Roisin|date=February 22, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304172510/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/bts-review-map-of-the-soul-7-album-stream-lyrics-jimin-ed-sheeran-halsey-a9349116.html|archive-date=March 4, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref name="nmerev">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-review-on-2613123|title=BTS – 'Map Of The Soul: 7': Korea's global heavyweights come of age and survey their already enormous legacy|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=February 21, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310043432/https://www.nme.com/reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-review-on-2613123|archive-date=March 10, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551615/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-analysis|title=BTS' New Album 'Map of the Soul: 7' Shines Light On Shadows and the Act's Career|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 21, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320113940/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551615/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-analysis|archive-date=March 20, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2020}}</ref> and ] and ] in their singles "Dynamite", "Butter", and "Permission to Dance" (2020–21).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dodson|first=P. Claire|date=2020-08-21|title=BTS's Disco Dream "Dynamite" Reminds Us Things Can Still Be Fun|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-dynamite-disco-pop-boost-for-hard-times|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-05|website=Teen Vogue|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-07|title=BTS share teaser for ‘Permission To Dance’ music video|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-permission-to-dance-music-video-release-date-teaser-2987288|access-date=2021-08-05|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>
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	===Lyrical themes===
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			| description = The ] version of "Mic Drop" features EDM ] and trap beat over hip hop ].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Herman |first=Tamar |date=November 24, 2017 |title=BTS and Steve Aoki Drop 'Mic Drop' Remix Feat. Desiigner: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-steve-aoki-k-pop-drop-mic-drop-remix-desiigner-edm-8046914/ |access-date=January 22, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122014559/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-steve-aoki-k-pop-drop-mic-drop-remix-desiigner-edm-8046914/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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			| description2 = Their single "Boy With Luv" is described as an ] ] song with catchy ].<ref>{{Cite web |title='All hail the kings!': BTS begins new chapter with 'Map of the Soul: Persona' |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201904121827185101602_2 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=] |archive-date=December 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216184829/https://www.nme.com/features/the-greatest-albums-of-2019-2586777 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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			The release of "Blood Sweat & Tears" in 2016 accelerated BTS's transition from a hip hop to a pop group. Park and Kim noted that the song draws from ], ], and ] but opts for a "baroque mysticism" rather than the "partylike atmosphere of its influences".<ref name=":12" /> The group also began incorporating traditional Korean elements into their music. For example, their single "Idol" (2018) features an adlib from ], a Korean form of operatic storytelling, and vocal imitations of the sounds of Korean ] drums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/bts-how-the-biggest-boy-band-in-the-world-stays-radically-korean-citi-field-live-review/|title=BTS: How the Biggest Boy Band in the World Stays Radically Korean|last=Yoo|first=Noah|date=October 9, 2018|publisher=]|access-date=January 1, 2023|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113104922/https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/bts-how-the-biggest-boy-band-in-the-world-stays-radically-korean-citi-field-live-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
			While BTS maintains roots in hip hop, their sound has diversified. They first experimented with ], ] and ] on ''Dark & Wild'' in 2014;<ref name="NME rank">{{Cite news|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=April 29, 2020|title=Every BTS song ranked in order of greatness|publisher=]|url=https://www.nme.com/features/bts-best-songs-ranked-2020-2648841|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429133401/https://www.nme.com/features/bts-best-songs-ranked-2020-2648841|archive-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref>{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 04''|pp=60–61}} ] in their ''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life'' album series;{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 07''|pp=116–122}} moombahton and ] on ''Wings'' and ''You Never Walk Alone'';<ref name=":13">{{cite magazine|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|date=November 17, 2020|title=A Comprehensive Look Back at BTS' Seven-Year Journey to the Top|url=https://time.com/5911481/bts-music-legacy/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072957/https://time.com/5911481/bts-music-legacy/|archive-date=April 1, 2022|access-date=December 31, 2022|magazine=]}}</ref><ref name="Vapp">{{cite web|url=http://www.g-enews.com/ko-kr/news/article/news_all/201610100120225999246_1/article.html|script-title=ko:V앱 방탄소년단, 피 땀 눈물 "날아오를 준비 됐다"...지민, 솔로곡 '라이(LIE)' "거짓말과 유혹에서 빠져 나가기 위해서 노력하는 곡"|last=Kim|first=Seon-geun|date=October 10, 2016|publisher=Global Economic|language=ko|trans-title=BTS V-app, Blood Sweat and Tears "Ready to fly"...Jimin, solo song 'LIE' "a song that strives to escape lies and temptations"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014162339/http://www.g-enews.com/ko-kr/news/article/news_all/201610100120225999246_1/article.html|archive-date=October 14, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 10''|pp=149–159}} ] and ] in their ''Love Yourself'' album series;{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 11''|pp=186–195}} ],<ref name="rollingstonerev">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-2-957346/|title=BTS Ambitiously Show off Their Pop Mastery On 'Map of the Soul: 7'|last=Sheffield|first=Rob|date=February 24, 2020|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224211250/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-2-957346/|archive-date=February 24, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> ], ],<ref name="nmerev">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-review-on-2613123|title=BTS–'Map Of The Soul: 7': Korea's global heavyweights come of age and survey their already enormous legacy|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=February 21, 2020|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310043432/https://www.nme.com/reviews/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-review-on-2613123|archive-date=March 10, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> ], ], ], and ] in their ''Map of the Soul'' album series;<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551615/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-analysis|title=BTS' New Album 'Map of the Soul: 7' Shines Light On Shadows and the Act's Career|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 21, 2020|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320113940/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8551615/bts-map-of-the-soul-7-album-analysis|archive-date=March 20, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 20, 2020}}</ref> and ] in their single "Dynamite".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dodson|first=P. Claire|date=August 21, 2020|title=BTS's Disco Dream "Dynamite" Reminds Us Things Can Still Be Fun|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-dynamite-disco-pop-boost-for-hard-times|access-date=August 5, 2021|magazine=]|archive-date=August 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821155848/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-dynamite-disco-pop-boost-for-hard-times|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Surej|date=July 7, 2021|title=BTS share teaser for 'Permission To Dance' music video|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-permission-to-dance-music-video-release-date-teaser-2987288|access-date=September 5, 2021|publisher=]|archive-date=July 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707030619/https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-permission-to-dance-music-video-release-date-teaser-2987288|url-status=live}}</ref> The band members have explored different genres on solo tracks, such as ] on V's "Stigma" and flowing R&B on Jimin's "Lie".<ref name=":13" />
	The lyrical themes explored in the songs and albums of BTS have included diverse themes such as the issues of social identity in youth, anxieties of school-age youth, and mental health in youth culture.<ref name=":9" /> BTS' albums have been described in 2017 as contained recurring themes that fall under the overarching theme of "reflection of youth."<ref name=":9" /> Their "school trilogy" from 2013 to 2014 explored "the troubles and anxieties of school-age youth."<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7933862/bts-love-yourself-series-details|title=What To Know About BTS' 'Love Yourself' Series|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=August 17, 2017|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820153749/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7933862/bts-love-yourself-series-details|archive-date=August 20, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> In 2016, their "youth series" "tackled a subject that the vast majority of youth experience, but few pop musicians articulate well: mental health and the desire to belong in society."<ref name=":2" /> '']'' (2016) focused on temptation and sin.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7549104/bts-korean-boy-band-kpop-record-break|title=How Korean Boy Band BTS Broke a U.S. K-pop Chart Record – Without Any Songs in English|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 21, 2016|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022142349/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7549104/bts-korean-boy-band-kpop-record-break|archive-date=October 22, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> The "Love Yourself" series utilized a narrative form to illustrate the excitement of love, the pains of farewell, and the enlightenment of self-love.<ref name=":10" /> Their lyrics, which often include ] and criticisms of South Korean society, clearly reflect these.
			===Lyrical themes===
	In 2018, songs such as "]" and "]" from their school trilogy were described by Tamar Hermann as being motivated by their experiences with South Korea's emphasis on education and called for change to the education system and societal expectations.<ref name=":11">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8098832/bts-lyrics-social-commentary-political|title=BTS' Most Political Lyrics: A Guide to Their Social Commentary on South Korean Society|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 13, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214044137/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8098832/bts-lyrics-social-commentary-political|archive-date=February 14, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> Their experiences with youth culture in South Korea inspired the songs "]" and "]" (Korean: 뱁새; RR: ''Baepsae'') from their youth series, referencing generational disparity and ] giving up of romantic relationships, marriage, children, proper employment, homes, and social life in the face of economic difficulties and societal ills while facing condemnation from the media and older generations.<ref name=":11" /> "]" from '']'' (2016) questioned societal apathy towards the state of current events—the lyric "We're all dogs and pigs / we become dogs because we're angry" referenced the South Korean ] official Na Hyang-wook, who was a proponent of the ] and described the average person as "dogs and pigs", and BTS performed the song on television during the ] that led to the impeachment of ex-President ].<ref name=":11" /> RM and Suga's personal struggles with mental health inspired songs like "]", "]", "So Far Away", "The Last", and "]."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/music/2019/03/29/bts-rm-suga-mental-health/|title=BTS' RM and Suga talk mental health, depression, and connecting with fans|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=March 29, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330081209/https://ew.com/music/2019/03/29/bts-rm-suga-mental-health/|archive-date=March 30, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/bts-guide-25-essential-songs-to-know.html|title=Your Guide to BTS and Their Musical Universe in 25 Songs|last1=Park|first1=T.K.|last2=Kim|first2=Youngdae|date=April 19, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419212501/https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/bts-guide-25-essential-songs-to-know.html|archive-date=April 19, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> "]" from ''You Never Walk Alone'' (2017) is an ] anthem, with messages advocating for minority groups,<ref name="Not Today">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7694315/bts-not-today-video|title=BTS Aims to Survive in 'Not Today' Music Video|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 20, 2017|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420120436/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7694315/bts-not-today-video|archive-date=April 20, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=September 4, 2019}}</ref> while "]" honored the victims of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002875966|script-title=ko:'월드투어' 방탄소년단이 밝힌 #빌보드 핫100 #세월호 #유리천장(종합)|last=Choi|first=Ji-ye|date=February 18, 2017|work=My Daily|language=ko|trans-title="World Tour" BTS reveal #Billboard Hot 100 #Sewol Ferry #Glass Ceiling (Comprehensive)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214042242/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002875966|archive-date=February 14, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020|via=]}}</ref>
			Since their formation, BTS have believed that telling their own stories is the best way for the younger generation to relate to their music.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hwang|first=Hyo-jin|date=April 1, 2019|title=BTS pledges to 'tell the story of our generation with our lyrics'|url=http://www.ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2019040102057238751|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410093351/http://www.ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2019040102057238751|archive-date=April 10, 2019|access-date=April 20, 2019|publisher=IZE}}</ref> Writing many of their own lyrics,<ref name="Bennett">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailydot.com/upstream/bts-kpop-korean-boy-band/|title=How BTS is changing K-pop for the better|last=Bennett|first=Colette|date=May 12, 2016|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202030453/http://www.dailydot.com/upstream/bts-kpop-korean-boy-band/|archive-date=February 2, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2016/12/26/kpop-group-bts-gaining-global-recognition|title=Kpop group BTS gaining global recognition|newspaper=]|date=December 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102084427/http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2016/12/26/kpop-group-bts-gaining-global-recognition/|archive-date=January 2, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> the group discusses universal life experiences such as sadness and loneliness in their work and turn them into something lighter and more manageable. RM stated that BTS tries to avoid a preaching or reprimanding tone in their songs "because that's not the way that we want to spread our message&nbsp;... We're born with different lives, but you cannot choose some things. So we thought that love, the real meaning of it, starts with loving ourselves and accepting some ironies and some destinies that we have from the very start."<ref name = "ew">{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/music/2019/03/29/bts-rm-suga-mental-health/|title=BTS' RM and Suga talk mental health, depression, and connecting with fans|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=March 29, 2019|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225055234/https://ew.com/music/2019/03/29/bts-rm-suga-mental-health/|archive-date=February 25, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2021}}</ref> When asked if it is difficult to write about things like mental health, Suga responded,<blockquote>We feel that people who have the platform to talk about those things really should talk more, because they say depression is something where you go to the hospital and you're diagnosed, but you can't really know until the doctor talks to you&nbsp;... More and more, I think artists or celebrities who have a voice should talk about these problems and bring it up to the surface.<ref name = "ew" /></blockquote>
			Themes explored in BTS's discography range from exploring "the troubles and anxieties of school-age youth" to "themes like love, friendship, loss, death, and more."<ref name=":2">{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=August 17, 2017|title=What To Know About BTS' 'Love Yourself' Series|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7933862/bts-love-yourself-series-details|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820153749/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7933862/bts-love-yourself-series-details|archive-date=August 20, 2017|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> Early BTS songs, such as "No More Dream" and "N.O" from their school trilogy, were described by Tamar Herman as motivated by personal experiences with South Korea's rigid approach to education and called for change to the educational system and societal expectations.<ref name=":11">{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 13, 2018|title=BTS' Most Political Lyrics: A Guide to Their Social Commentary on South Korean Society|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8098832/bts-lyrics-social-commentary-political|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214044137/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8098832/bts-lyrics-social-commentary-political|archive-date=February 14, 2018|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> The members' experiences with South Korean youth culture also inspired the songs "Dope" and "]" ({{Korean|hangul=뱁새|rr=Baepsae|links=no}}) from their youth trilogy. These songs reference generational disparity and ] giving up romantic relationships, marriage, children, proper employment, homes, and social life in the face of economic difficulties and societal ills while facing condemnation from the media and older generations.<ref name=":11" /> The group's label dubbed ''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever'', the conclusion to their youth trilogy, "a special album that marks the conclusion of the epic journey of the series, containing the last stories told by young people who, despite an uncertain and insecure reality (''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1'') continue to surge forward (''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2'')."{{sfn|Sprinkel|pp=192–193}} ''Wings'' focused on mental health, criticisms of the K-pop "idol" scene, and delivering a female empowerment message.<ref name=":1">{{cite magazine|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 21, 2016|title=How Korean Boy Band BTS Broke a US K-pop Chart Record–Without Any Songs in English|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7549104/bts-korean-boy-band-kpop-record-break|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022142349/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7549104/bts-korean-boy-band-kpop-record-break|archive-date=October 22, 2016|access-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> The ''Love Yourself'' series introduced new themes regarding youth culture in South Korea, including the excitement of love, pain of farewell, and enlightenment of self-love.{{sfn|Kim|2019a|loc=''Review 14''|p=258}} According to Kathy Sprinkel, BTS's 2020 "quarantine album" ''Be'' "chronicles the group's coming to terms with a suddenly new reality and offers support for their listeners going through the same upheaval and uncertainty".{{sfn|Sprinkel|p=232}}
	Since their inception, BTS have believed that telling their story is the best way for the younger generation to relate to their music.<ref name=":3" /> Writing over 90 percent of their own lyrics,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.sg/producer-talks-about-why-bts-became-successful-k-pop-10615|title=Producer talks about why BTS became successful in K-pop|last=Maala|first=Jon|date=May 28, 2017|work=International Business Times Singapore|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403214107/https://www.ibtimes.sg/producer-talks-about-why-bts-became-successful-k-pop-10615|archive-date=April 3, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> the group incorporates universal life experiences, such as sadness and loneliness, in their work and turn them into something more light and manageable. ] has stated that BTS tries to not sound as if they are preaching or reprimanding people in their songs, "...because that's not the way that we want to spread our message. We're born with different lives, but you cannot choose some things. So we thought that love, the real meaning of it, starts with loving ourselves and accepting some ironies and some destinies that we have from the very start".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/music/2019/03/29/bts-rm-suga-mental-health/|title=BTS' RM and Suga talk mental health, depression, and connecting with fans|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=March 29, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225055234/https://ew.com/music/2019/03/29/bts-rm-suga-mental-health/|archive-date=February 25, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2021}}</ref> When asked if it is difficult to write about things like mental health, ] responded,<blockquote>We feel that people who have the platform to talk about those things really should talk more, because they say depression is something where you go to the hospital and you're diagnosed, but you can't really know until the doctor talks to you. More and more, I think artists or celebrities who have a voice should talk about these problems and bring it up to the surface.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/music/2019/03/28/bts-exclusive-cover-story/|title=The Greatest Showmen: An exclusive look inside the world of BTS|first=Leah|last=Greenblatt|date=March 28, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328131516/https://ew.com/music/2019/03/28/bts-exclusive-cover-story/|archive-date=March 28, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref></blockquote>BTS have been praised for "speak honestly about topics they deem important, even in a conservative society" by Jeff Benjamin in ].<ref name=":03">{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/12/bts-kpops-social-conscience|title=BTS: K-Pop's Social Conscience|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=December 4, 2015|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205020317/http://www.fuse.tv/2015/12/bts-kpops-social-conscience|archive-date=December 5, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=December 4, 2015}}</ref> South Korean president ] recognized their sincerity and inclusion of diversity as key to their success, writing, "Each of the seven members sings in a way that is true to himself and the life he wants to live. Their melody and lyrics transcend regional borders, language, culture, and institutions."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8458071/south-korean-president-moon-jae-bts-first-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart-kpop|title=South Korean President Moon Jae-in Congratulates BTS on First No. 1 Album|last=Peters|first=Mitchell|date=May 28, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529003623/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8458071/south-korean-president-moon-jae-bts-first-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart-kpop|archive-date=May 29, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
			BTS's lyrics have also addressed topics outside youth culture. The song "Am I Wrong" from ''Wings'' questioned societal apathy towards changing the status quo; the lyric "We're all dogs and pigs / we become dogs because we're angry" appeared to reference South Korean ] official Na Hyang-wook, who advocated a ] for the country and who reportedly described average people as "dogs and pigs". BTS released the song amid the ] that resulted in the impeachment of president ].<ref name=":11" /> RM and Suga's personal struggles with mental health have inspired some of their music.<ref name = "ew" /><ref name=":12">{{cite web|last1=Park|first1=T.K.|last2=Kim|first2=Young-dae|date=April 19, 2019|title=Your Guide to BTS and Their Musical Universe in 25 Songs|url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/bts-guide-25-essential-songs-to-know.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419212501/https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/bts-guide-25-essential-songs-to-know.html|archive-date=April 19, 2019|access-date=August 7, 2020|publisher=]}}</ref> "]" from 2017's ''You Never Walk Alone'' is an ] anthem, urging "all the underdogs in the world" to keep fighting,<ref name="Not Today">{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 20, 2017|title=BTS Aims to Survive in 'Not Today' Music Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7694315/bts-not-today-video|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420120436/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7694315/bts-not-today-video|archive-date=April 20, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref> and "Spring Day" honored the victims of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002875966|script-title=ko:'월드투어' 방탄소년단이 밝힌 #빌보드 핫100 #세월호 #유리천장(종합)|last=Choi|first=Ji-ye|date=February 18, 2017|publisher=My Daily|language=ko|trans-title="World Tour" BTS reveal #Billboard Hot 100 #Sewol Ferry #Glass Ceiling (Comprehensive)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214042242/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002875966|archive-date=February 14, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=August 7, 2020|via=]}}</ref> Journalist Jeff Benjamin praised BTS in ] for "speak honestly about topics they deem important, even in a conservative society".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2015/12/bts-kpops-social-conscience|title=BTS: Kpop's social conscience|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=December 4, 2015|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208073609/https://www.fuse.tv/2015/12/bts-kpops-social-conscience|archive-date=December 8, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=October 19, 2021}}</ref> Former South Korean president ] said: "Each of the seven members sings in a way that is true to himself and the life he wants to live. Their melody and lyrics transcend regional borders, language, culture, and institutions."<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Peters|first=Mitchell|date=May 28, 2018|title=South Korean President Moon Jae-in Congratulates BTS on First No. 1 Album|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8458071/south-korean-president-moon-jae-bts-first-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart-kpop|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529003623/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8458071/south-korean-president-moon-jae-bts-first-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart-kpop|archive-date=May 29, 2018|access-date=August 7, 2020|magazine=]}}</ref>
	==Legacy and cultural impact==
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	===Legacy===		== Impact ==
			{{Main|Cultural impact of BTS}}
	BTS' work has influenced numerous artists, including ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470655/g-i-dle-in-new-york-interview-hann-alone-debut-goals|title=(G)I-DLE Discuss New Single 'Hann (Alone)' & Debut-Year Goals During First U.S. Visit: Exclusive|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=August 18, 2018|website=]|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608130803/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470655/g-i-dle-in-new-york-interview-hann-alone-debut-goals|url-status=live}}</ref> ]'s Hyunho,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20181228000634|title= D-Crunch hopes to spread own stories around the world|last=Hong|first=Dam-young|date=December 28, 2018|website=]|access-date=June 4, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617070636/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20181228000634|url-status=live}}</ref> ] Younghoon and Hwall,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000061147|script-title=ko:'아이돌 라디오' 더보이즈 영훈, "방탄소년단 뷔에 푹 빠졌다!" 음성편지로 '팬심' 전해|last1=Kim|first1=Hye-yeong|date=November 3, 2018|website=]|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617010426/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000061147|url-status=live}}</ref> ] Zuho,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vlive.tv/video/45148|title=쭤🦁|website=]|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417184404/https://www.vlive.tv/video/45148|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=468&aid=0000385624|script-title=ko: '칸' 유나킴 "롤 모델은 방탄소년단, 존경스럽다" ('칸' 데뷔 쇼케이스)|date=April 23, 2018|website=]|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175125/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=468&aid=0000385624|url-status=live}}</ref> ] Jaehyun,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/photo/read?oid=076&aid=0003281612&cid=846241|script-title=ko:골든차일드 재현 "방탄소년단 뷔, 스타일 롤 모델이다"|date=July 6, 2016|website=]|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=July 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731151136/https://entertain.naver.com/photo/read?oid=076&aid=0003281612&cid=846241|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joynews24.com/view/1040658|script-title=ko:워너원 "엑소·방탄은 우리 교과서…선주문량 50만장 영광"|date=August 8, 2017|website=Joynews24|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=May 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508035036/http://www.joynews24.com/view/1040658|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002657050|script-title=ko:'데뷔' 인투잇 "워너원과 한 무대 서고파..롤모델은 방탄"|last1=Lim|first1=Joo-hyeon|date=October 31, 2017|website=Naver|publisher=Sports News|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175120/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002657050|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000210639|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 뷔 "롤모델로 꼽아준 워너원 박지훈, 정말 감사"|last1=Kim|first1=Hyeon-cheol|date=September 18, 2017|website=Naver|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614144217/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000210639|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/photo/read?oid=468&aid=0000439666|script-title=ko:김동한 "롤모델 엑소·방탄소년단…반의반이라도 닮고 싶어"(화보)|date=October 26, 2018|website=Naver|publisher=Sports News|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175127/https://entertain.naver.com/photo/read?oid=468&aid=0000439666|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110665077|script-title=ko: '프듀101' 김동한 "우승자 예측? 아마도 박지훈"|date=June 13, 2017|website=Osen|language=ko|access-date=March 8, 2019|archive-date=June 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626161241/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110665077|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=057&aid=0001292406|script-title=ko:세븐어클락 정규 "방탄소년단 아미분들, 응원 댓글에 감동"|date=October 13, 2018|website=Naver|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175125/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=057&aid=0001292406|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=008&aid=0003971027|script-title=ko:안형섭 x 이의웅, "샤이니 태민·BTS 정국 닮고 싶어"|date=November 28, 2017|website=Naver|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=December 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204033249/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=008&aid=0003971027|url-status=live}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180409000606|title=Noir debuts with black-tinged 'Twenty's Noir'|last1=Hong|first1=Dam-young|date=April 9, 2018|website=]|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620130552/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180409000606|url-status=live}}</ref> ]'s Sejun and Byungchan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vlive.tv/video/45214|script-title=ko:빅톤 '임세준'편! (ME and ME)|date=October 26, 2017|website=V Live|language=ko|access-date=September 4, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831100328/https://www.vlive.tv/video/45214|url-status=live}}</ref> and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=052&aid=0001213194&sid1=001|script-title=ko:"BTS 꿈꿔요"...차세대 한류 아이돌|last1=Park|first1=Seo-kyeong|date=November 7, 2018|website=Naver|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175123/https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=052&aid=0001213194&sid1=001|url-status=live}}</ref> After BTS released their single "]," the ] had to expand the amount of Korean instrument sounds available due to increased demand from Korean and foreign producers alike.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=056&aid=0010654670&sid1=001&lfrom=twitter|script-title=ko:국립국악원, 국악기 디지털 음원 서비스 확대…"방탄소년단 히트곡 영향"|last=Kim|first=Soo-yeong|date=December 26, 2018|website=]|publisher=]|language=ko|access-date=December 28, 2018|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175125/https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=056&aid=0010654670&sid1=001&lfrom=twitter|url-status=live}}</ref> K-pop idol groups also began changing the themes of their lyrics from love stories to words such as "looking for myself" following BTS' "Love Yourself" era and ]'s speech at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=RM's speech at the United Nations {{!}} The Washington Post - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhJ-LAQ6e_Y|access-date=2020-11-24|website=www.youtube.com|archive-date=2020-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625000310/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhJ-LAQ6e_Y|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:방탄소년단에서 촉발된 K팝의 '나' 찾기|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=016&aid=0001507364|website=]|publisher=Herald Corporation|access-date=March 6, 2019|language=ko|date=March 7, 2019|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627152836/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=016&aid=0001507364|url-status=live}}</ref>
			{{Broader|Korean Wave}}
			]
			On April 29, 2019, ''Time'' magazine named BTS one of the ], labeling them the "Princes of Pop".<ref name="Halsey 2019 60">{{Cite magazine|title=The 100 Most Influential People|last=Halsey|magazine=]|year=2019|publication-date=April 29, 2019|pages=60|issn=0040-781X}}</ref> ''Billboard'' executive Silvio Pietroluongo compared the group's influence to that of the Beatles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181803235|title="BTS, 비틀즈만큼 영향력 있는 팀"(세지포)|last=Park|first=Se-yeon|date=September 26, 2019|publisher=Star Today|language=ko|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=December 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208064547/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181803235|url-status=live}}</ref> ] executive Helena Kosinski noted that "although BTS weren't the first to open the doors to K-Pop worldwide, they were the first to become mainstream. They don't just appeal to young people but also to the 50s and 60s age demographic."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Se-yeon|date=September 26, 2019|title="BTS, 글로벌 시장에 K팝 주류화 시켰다"(세지포)|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181501145|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207221413/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181501145|archive-date=December 7, 2019|access-date=October 6, 2019|publisher=Sports Today|language=ko}}</ref> The first non-English speaking artist to make the Global Artist Chart in 2018, BTS was the second best-selling artists worldwide across multiple media platforms, second only to Drake.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000067237|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 2018년 드레이크 다음으로 많이 팔았다 '국제음반산업협회 차트 2위'|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=February 27, 2019|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|access-date=August 18, 2019|via=]|archive-date=August 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190818131838/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000067237|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="GAC2">{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190227000596|title=BTS ranks second in 2018 artist chart by intl recording federation|date=February 27, 2019|publisher=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|via=The Korea Herald|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627235002/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190227000596|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=March 13, 2019|title=The Greatest Showman soundtrack named best-selling album of 2018|url=https://www.ifpi.org/the-greatest-showman-soundtrack-named-best-selling-album-of-2018/|access-date=November 26, 2021|publisher=]}}</ref> In 2020, BTS became the first non-western and non-English speaking artist to be named IFPI's Global Recording Artist of the Year.<ref name="ifpi 2020" /> In South Korea, BTS accounted for 41.9 percent of album sales in the first half of 2019, up from their market share of 25.3 percent the previous year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/016/0001558060|script-title=ko:상반기 앨범 1290만장 판매...BTS 나홀로 '열일' 했다|last=Park|first=Seung-won|date=July 15, 2019|publisher=Herald Economics|language=ko|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=July 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721000737/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/016/0001558060|url-status=live}}</ref>
			In 2022, Youna Kim described BTS as having spearheaded the Korean Wave, representing the global expansion of Korean culture as effectively as Psy did in the previous decade and with the strength of influence that the ]-winning South Korean film ''Parasite'' had in 2020.{{sfn|Youna Kim|pp=1–2}} South Korea's central bank, the ], found in 2021 that BTS, including a "ripple effect" that included increased tourism to South Korea; increased interest in Korean culture, movies, and study of the Korean language; and added approximately US$5{{nbsp}}billion per year to South Korea's economy, a growth of about 0.5 percent.<ref name = "npr" >{{cite web|access-date=June 5, 2022|url=https://www.npr.org/2021/08/06/1025551697/how-bts-is-adding-an-estimated-5-billion-to-the-south-korean-economy-a-year|publisher=]|last=Vanek Smith|first=Stacey|date=August 6, 2021|title=How BTS Is Adding An Estimated $5 Billion To The South Korean Economy A Year}}</ref> A 2018 study showed that, on average, 800,000{{nbsp}}foreigners per year had visited South Korea over the past four years for BTS-related reasons.{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021|p=247}}
	===Cultural impact===
	BTS have been described as "easily the biggest and most successful name in K-pop in the world" that can "do things no other name in their genre can",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2019/04/21/bts-score-their-third-no-1-album-in-the-u-s-with-map-of-the-soul-persona/|title=BTS Score Their Third No. 1 Album In The U.S. With 'Map Of The Soul: Persona'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|work=]|access-date=April 24, 2019|archive-date=May 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520185815/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2019/04/21/bts-score-their-third-no-1-album-in-the-u-s-with-map-of-the-soul-persona/|url-status=live}}</ref> with ] giving them the nickname "Princes of Pop".<ref>{{Cite journal|title=The 100 Most Influential People|last=Halsey|journal=] |year=2019|publication-date=April 29, 2019|pages=60|issn=0040-781X}}</ref> '']''{{'}}s Senior Vice President Silvio Pietroluongo said that BTS are comparable to and as influential as ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181803235|title="BTS, 비틀즈만큼 영향력 있는 팀"(세지포)|last=Park|first=Se-yeon|date=September 26, 2019|website=Star Today|language=ko|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=December 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208064547/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181803235|url-status=live}}</ref> ] Vice President Helena Kosinski said that "although BTS weren't the first to open the doors to K-Pop worldwide, they were the first to become mainstream. They don't just appeal to young people but also to the 50s and 60s age demographic."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181501145|title="BTS, 글로벌 시장에 K팝 주류화 시켰다"(세지포)|last=Park|first=Seyeon|date=September 26, 2019|website=Sports Today|language=ko|access-date=October 6, 2019|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207221413/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190926181501145|url-status=live}}</ref> As the first non-English speaking artist to make the ] in 2018, BTS had the second and third best-selling albums worldwide and were the second best-selling artists worldwide in terms of physical, digital, and streaming platforms, coming second only to ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000067237|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 2018년 드레이크 다음으로 많이 팔았다 '국제음반산업협회 차트 2위'|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=February 27, 2019|work=Newsen|language=ko|access-date=August 18, 2019|via=]|archive-date=August 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190818131838/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000067237|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="GAC2">{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190227000596|title=BTS ranks second in 2018 artist chart by intl recording federation|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=February 27, 2019|work=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|via=]|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627235002/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190227000596|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=IFPI_org|number=1105868970140356610|date=March 13, 2019|title=Here is the official #IFPIGlobalAlbumChart 2018! @GreatestShowman @BTS_twt @BTS_twt @ladygaga @JohnnySjh @edsheeran @QueenWillRock @Pink @Eminem @mammamiamovie Congrats to all winners 👏👏👏|access-date=March 16, 2019}}</ref> In 2019, BTS were again named as one of the top 10 Global Recording Artists of the Year by ], for a second time, ranking number 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.org/news/Taylor-Swift-Named-IFPI-Global-Recording-Artist-of-2019|title=Taylor Swift Named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2019|work=]|date=March 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302172222/https://www.ifpi.org/news/Taylor-Swift-Named-IFPI-Global-Recording-Artist-of-2019|archive-date=March 2, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/02/taylor-swift-bts-and-the-beatles-these-were-the-10-bestselling-artists-in-the-world-in-2019/#46de14e232a3|title=Taylor Swift, BTS And The Beatles—These Were The 10 Bestselling Artists In The World In 2019|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|work=]|date=March 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306040634/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/03/02/taylor-swift-bts-and-the-beatles-these-were-the-10-bestselling-artists-in-the-world-in-2019/|archive-date=March 6, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> In 2020, BTS became the first non-English artist to be named IFPI's #1 Global Recording Artist of the Year. They currently remain as the only non-English speaking act to enter that list.<ref name="ifpi 2020" /> In the United States, BTS accounted for 72.7 percent<!--1.6 million album consumption units / 2.2 million album consumption units * 100% = 72.7%--> of the album consumption units generated by K-pop acts in 2018 out of a total of 17 acts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8500522/k-pop-trans-world-entertainment-retail-hanteo-korea-charts|title=K-Pop Hits the Mall as Trans World Entertainment Adds Dedicated Retail Space, Sends Data to Korean Charts|last=Christman|first=Ed|date=February 28, 2019|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406190129/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8500522/k-pop-trans-world-entertainment-retail-hanteo-korea-charts|archive-date=April 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=May 7, 2019}}</ref> In South Korea, BTS accounted for 41.9 percent of album sales in the first half of 2019, up from their market share of 25.3 percent the previous year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/016/0001558060|script-title=ko:상반기 앨범 1290만장 판매…BTS 나홀로 '열일' 했다|last=Park|first=Seung-won|date=July 15, 2019|work=Herald Economics|language=ko|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=July 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721000737/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/016/0001558060|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2019, ] ranked BTS fourth on their Top Social Artist of the 2010s list, making them the highest group on the list. BTS was also ranked No. 45 on ''Billboard'''s Top Touring Artists of the 2010s list. They are the highest-ranked Asian act on the list, as well as the only non-English speaking act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/decade-end/top-touring-artists|title=Top Touring Artists of the 2010s|date=November 16, 2019|website=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116073136/https://www.billboard.com/charts/decade-end/top-touring-artists|archive-date=November 16, 2019|access-date=November 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/decade-end/social-50|title=Top Social 50 Artists of the 2010s|date=November 28, 2019|website=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128075333/https://www.billboard.com/charts/decade-end/social-50|archive-date=November 28, 2019|access-date=November 28, 2019}}</ref>
			Writers identified BTS as leaders even among other highly influential K-pop groups such as ], ], ], ], and ]{{sfn|Youna Kim|p=13}} and note that BTS's success shows the importance of a strong, active fan base in the age of social media, where fan campaigning can be as important as musical quality to a song's success.{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021|p=83}} The group has also distinguished themselves at the forefront of the business side of the K-pop industry by pursuing less restrictive contracts with their management company to maximize their artistic originality and creativity.<ref>{{cite magazine|first1=Anita|last1=Elberse|first2=Lizzy|last2=Woodham|title=Big Hit Entertainment and Blockbuster Band BTS: K-Pop Goes Global|magazine=]|date=June 8, 2020}}</ref>{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2022|pp=114–117}} With this newer approach to career management, BTS created closer ties to the South Korean youth and encourage individuality and authenticity among their audience.{{sfn|Lie|p=126}}
	BTS have been often regarded as "]".<ref>* {{Cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/01/asia/bts-kpop-us-intl/index.html|title=How a boy band from South Korea became the biggest in the world|last=Hollingsworth|first=Julia|date=June 9, 2019|website=]|access-date=December 13, 2019|archive-date=June 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626191129/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/01/asia/bts-kpop-us-intl/index.html|url-status=live}}
	* {{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/how-bts-succeeded-where-other-boy-bands-couldnt.html|title=How BTS Succeeded Where Other Boy Bands Couldn't|last1=Park|first1=T.K.|last2=Kim|first2=Youngdae|date=October 25, 2018|work=]|access-date=December 13, 2019|archive-date=April 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153650/https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/how-bts-succeeded-where-other-boy-bands-couldnt.html|url-status=live}}
	* {{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/11/how-bts-became-the-worlds-biggest-boyband|title=How BTS became the world's biggest boyband|last=Glasby|first=Taylor|date=October 11, 2018|newspaper=]|access-date=December 13, 2019|archive-date=October 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011193907/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/11/how-bts-became-the-worlds-biggest-boyband|url-status=live}}
	* {{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/bts-how-the-biggest-boy-band-in-the-world-stays-radically-korean-citi-field-live-review/|title=BTS: How the Biggest Boy Band in the World Stays Radically Korean|last=Yoo|first=Noah|date=October 9, 2018|website=]|access-date=December 13, 2019|archive-date=June 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615004557/https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/bts-how-the-biggest-boy-band-in-the-world-stays-radically-korean-citi-field-live-review/|url-status=live}}
	* {{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/k-pop-stars-bts-the-biggest-boy-band-in-the-world-sbx3nn7r3|title=K-pop stars BTS: the biggest boy band in the world|date=October 6, 2018|newspaper=]|access-date=December 13, 2019|archive-date=April 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410081442/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/k-pop-stars-bts-the-biggest-boy-band-in-the-world-sbx3nn7r3|url-status=live|last1=Parry|first1=Richard Lloyd}}</ref> They have also appeared in various power listings. The most tweeted-about celebrities in the world in 2017 and 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8055112/bts-most-tweeted-artist-in-2017|title=BTS Is the Most Tweeted-About Artist of 2017, Plus More Twitter Year-End Data|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=December 5, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=December 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181231122703/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8055112/bts-most-tweeted-artist-in-2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8488660/bts-most-tweeted-about-celebrity-twitter-2018-year-end-data|title=BTS Is 2018's Most Tweeted-About Celebrity, Plus More Year-End Twitter Data|last=Reitman|first=Shelby|date=December 5, 2018|work=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423113036/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8488660/bts-most-tweeted-about-celebrity-twitter-2018-year-end-data|url-status=live}}</ref> the group was included in ]'s list of the 25 most influential people on the internet from 2017 to 2019,<ref>* {{cite web|url=http://time.com/4815217/most-influential-people-internet/|title=The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|date=June 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113231206/http://time.com/4815217/most-influential-people-internet/?xid=time_socialflow_facebook|archive-date=November 13, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 18, 2019}}
	* {{cite web|url=https://time.com/5324130/most-influential-internet/|title=The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|date=June 28, 2018|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629203403/https://time.com/5324130/most-influential-internet/|url-status=live}}
	* {{cite web|url=https://time.com/5626827/the-25-most-influential-people-on-the-internet/|title=The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|date=July 16, 2019|work=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704212906/https://time.com/5626827/the-25-most-influential-people-on-the-internet/|url-status=live}}</ref> featured on the magazine's October 2018 international edition cover as "Next Generation Leaders,"<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8479427/bts-time-magazine-next-generation-leaders-list|title=BTS Make Time Magazine's 'Next Generation Leaders' List: 'We Are Spreading Korean Culture as Its Representatives' |last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=October 11, 2018|work=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=June 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619075131/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8479427/bts-time-magazine-next-generation-leaders-list|url-status=live}}</ref> and were listed as one of ]'s most influential people in 2019.<ref name=":142">* {{cite web|url=http://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567876/bts/|title=BTS: The 100 Most Influential People of 2019|work=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=April 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418173503/http://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567876/bts/|url-status=live}}</ref> The group was also listed as one of the most influential artists of the decade by ], for "popularizing K-pop in the US".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/31/entertainment/2010s-music-artists-define-decade-trnd/index.html|title=The 10 artists who transformed music this decade|last1=Asmelash|first1=Lea|last2=Andrew|first2=Scottie|date=December 31, 2019|website=]|access-date=January 1, 2020|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528141120/https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/31/entertainment/2010s-music-artists-define-decade-trnd/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> According to a ''JoyNews24'' 'Power People of 2019' survey among industry professionals, BTS was chosen as number 1 with 74 votes, with number 2 being ] Director ] with 29 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.joynews24.com/v/1219085|title=방탄소년단·봉준호, 전세계가 주목했다…2019 연예계 파워피플|last=Lee|first=Mi-young|date=November 7, 2019|website=m.joynews24.com|access-date=November 7, 2019|archive-date=November 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107063009/http://m.joynews24.com/v/1219085|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS also appeared in '']''{{'}}s ] in 2018.<ref name=":182">{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-bloomberg-50/|title=The Bloomberg 50|last=Kim|first=Sohee|publisher=]|access-date=December 6, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629170027/https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-bloomberg-50/|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS topped the list of ] in 2018 and 2020, and ranked fifth in 2017 and second in 2019.<ref name=":12">*{{cite web|url=https://news.joins.com/article/21315373|script-title=ko:엑소 위에 박보검·송중기, 아이돌 천하 깬 드라마 스타 엑소 위에 박보검·송중기, 아이돌 천하 깬 드라마 스타|last=Cho|first=Duk-jin|date=February 27, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 18, 2019|via=Joins!|language=ko|archive-date=May 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519081907/https://news.joins.com/article/21315373|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/320590|script-title=ko:&#91;2018 대한민국 셀러브리티(3)&#93; 한류 신화를 '리얼리티'로 만든 히어로|last=Park|first=Ji-hyun|date=March 23, 2018|work=Forbes Korea|language=ko|access-date=August 18, 2019|via=Joins!|archive-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417195302/http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/320590|url-status=live}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/325767|script-title=ko:포브스코리아 선정 2019 파워 셀러브리티 40|last=Oh|first=Seung-il|date=April 23, 2019|work=]|language=ko|trans-title=Forbes Korea 2019 Power Celebrity 40|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502123542/http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/325767|archive-date=May 2, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=July 12, 2019|via=Joins}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/329761|script-title=ko: 2020 포브스코리아 선정 파워 셀럽 40|last=Oh|first=Seung-il|date=April 28, 2020|work=]|language=ko|trans-title= 2020 Forbes Power 40 selected by Forbes Korea|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428083600/http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/329761|archive-date=April 28, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 28, 2020|via=Joins}}</ref> In 2019, BTS ranked 43rd on '']''' annual list of the ] with earnings of $57&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2019/07/10/bts-is-the-worlds-highest-paid-boy-band-and-k-pop-act/|title=BTS Is The World's Highest-Paid Boy Band And K-Pop Act|last=Mercuri|first=Monica|date=July 10, 2019|work=]|access-date=July 12, 2019|archive-date=July 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711132207/https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2019/07/10/bts-is-the-worlds-highest-paid-boy-band-and-k-pop-act/|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS also ranked first on the list of 'Top Rank Global Sustainable Future Leaders' during an announcement from the UN-sponsored ] association at the ] headquarters, while BTS' fanclub, ARMY, were noted as the 'Top Rank Sustainable Global group'. Other notable people included in this list were ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190719095021547|script-title=ko:BTS(방탄소년단) '전 세계 가장 지속가능한 미래 리더 1위 선정', 18일 뉴욕 유엔본부에서 UN지원SDGs협회 발표|last=Im|first=So-Ra|date=July 19, 2019|website=다음 뉴스|language=ko|access-date=September 28, 2019|archive-date=October 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004134002/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190719095021547|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/vtoday/0.11476869|title=BTS voted as Top Rank Sustainable Future Leader|website=channels.vlive.tv|access-date=August 3, 2019|archive-date=October 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030092107/https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/vtoday/0.11476869|url-status=live}}</ref> In ], BTS inspired a teacher to have his school be the first in the country to offer a Korean American Culture and Society course.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/heres-how-boy-band-bts-inspired-a-school-in-south-l-a-to-teach-korean-culture|title=Here's how boy band BTS inspired a school in South L.A. to teach Korean culture|date=October 14, 2019|website=Orange County Register|access-date=October 16, 2019|archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604060947/https://www.ocregister.com/2019/10/14/heres-how-boy-band-bts-inspired-a-school-in-south-l-a-to-teach-korean-culture/|url-status=live}}</ref> Kang Soojung, exhibition manager at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, said that while preparing the 50th anniversary exhibition called "Square", she was greatly influenced by BTS' hidden track "Sea".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20191016181533936|title=강수정 전시 과장 "'광장'전 BTS '바다'에서 영감 받았다"|last=Park|first=Hyun-ju|date=October 16, 2019|website=Newsis|language=ko|access-date=October 21, 2019|archive-date=December 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209053525/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20191016181533936|url-status=live}}</ref>
			===Diplomacy===
	The group's influence has led them to address the ] at their 73rd ]<ref name=":132">{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/bts-united-nations-speech-love-myself-unicef-campaign|title=Watch BTS Address the United Nations With an Emotional Speech About Self-Acceptance|last=Allaire|first=Christian|date=September 24, 2018|work=]|access-date=September 25, 2018|archive-date=September 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925005938/https://www.vogue.com/article/bts-united-nations-speech-love-myself-unicef-campaign|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RSIUN2">{{cite news|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-un-fans-stories-constantly-remind-us-responsibility/|title=BTS at the UN: 'Our Fans' Stories Constantly Remind Us of Our Responsibility'|last=Chakraborty|first=Riddhi|date=September 24, 2018|work=]|access-date=September 24, 2018|archive-date=September 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924214754/http://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-un-fans-stories-constantly-remind-us-responsibility/|url-status=live}}</ref> and to perform before 400 officials including South Korean president ] at the 2018 ''Korea-France Friendship Concert in Paris'', a summit meant to show the friendly relations between France and South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8479832/bts-president-moon-jae-in-paris|title=BTS Performs at Korea-France Friendship Concert in Paris with South Korean President in Attendance|last1=Herman|first1=Tamar|date=October 14, 2018|website=]|access-date=October 15, 2018|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627045010/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8479832/bts-president-moon-jae-in-paris|url-status=live}}</ref> ], Speaker of the National Assembly, said that "BTS is doing most of our work," attributing the results of his overseas trip to the credit of the global group on an overseas trip to promote "sales diplomacy".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/421/0004259193|title=文의장, 흑해 연안국 新경제외교…"방탄소년단이 다 했다"(종합)|last=Kim|first=Sung-eun|date=October 21, 2019|website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko|access-date=October 21, 2019|archive-date=October 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021132720/https://n.news.naver.com/article/421/0004259193|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2019, president ] also mentioned BTS in his announcement for his '3 major innovation strategies for the contents industry', stating that BTS has pioneered innovative business models that communicate directly with fans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190917150742123|title=文, 콘텐츠산업 3대 혁신전략.."마음껏 상상하고 도전"|last=Choi|first=Kyung-min|date=September 17, 2019|website=다음 뉴스|language=ko|access-date=September 17, 2019|archive-date=May 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200511103503/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190917150742123|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2019, The ] selected BTS as a recipient for a 'Letter of Appreciation', for showing the world the beauty of Korean traditional culture (Hangul, Hanbok, Gugak) through creative re-interpretations in their music.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20191002093628923|title='한복사랑' 감사장 받는 방탄소년단, 2019 한복문화주간 개막|last=Cho|first=Yong-chul|date=October 2, 2019|website=Financial News|language=ko|access-date=October 8, 2019|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207130919/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20191002093628923|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2019, according to the annual survey conducted by ], BTS were the most preferred artists of 2019 for a second consecutive year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gallup.co.kr/gallupdb/reportContent.asp?seqNo=1072|title=2019년 올해를 빛낸 가수와 가요 - 최근 13년간 추이 포함|date=December 19, 2019|website=Gallup Korea|access-date=December 19, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=December 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219052021/https://www.gallup.co.kr/gallupdb/reportContent.asp?seqNo=1072|url-status=live}}</ref> According to the "2019 South Korean National Image" survey conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and its affiliate the ] among 16 countries, BTS were chosen number 2 with 5.5% votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20200204000541|title=외국인 77% "K팝나라 한국 국가이미지 긍정적"|date=February 4, 2020|website=]|language=ko|access-date=February 9, 2020|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628044835/http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20200204000541|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite cultural medals traditionally being given to recipients with more than 15 years of notable achievements, BTS became the youngest ever recipients honored with the ] by the ] in 2018 after five years after debuting, due to their noteworthy contributions in spreading Korean culture and language.<ref name="herald2">{{cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810081749376729650_2|title=BTS to get medal for spreading Korean culture: presidential office|last=Yoon|first=Min-sik|date=October 8, 2018|work=]|access-date=October 8, 2018|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150854/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810081749376729650_2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.joins.com/article/23049441|title=BTS '최연소' 문화훈장, 유재석·김남주 등 대통령표창…어떻게 선정됐나|last=Kim|first=Yeon-ji|date=October 18, 2018|website=일간스포츠|access-date=September 20, 2019|archive-date=September 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920111553/https://news.joins.com/article/23049441|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, they were again honored as the youngest ever recipients (and only musician in the award's history) to receive the ], in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.koreasociety.org/special-events/item/1419-2020-annual-gala|title=2020 Annual Gala - Van Fleet Award Honorees|date=August 7, 2020|access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204063132/https://www.koreasociety.org/special-events/item/1419-2020-annual-gala|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 31, 2021, BTS and their well-maintained Misplaced Pages page were spotlighted in the "Wikispeedia" episode of the popular American radio show and podcast "] with ] and ]" on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/102536|title=The Fuzzy Glove Hour with Ken and Andy: March 31, 2021: Wikispeedia|date=March 31, 2021|access-date=March 31, 2021|archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604060947/https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/102536|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2021, the Centro Cultural Coreano (CCC) (Korean Cultural Center) in Argentina announced that it would host a Latin American K-pop contest inspired by BTS. It is one of the largest contests to be inspired by BTS as it encompasses several countries from a large region, including groups from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, among other countries.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vuelve el Concurso KPOP Latinoamérica con un homenaje especial al grupo BTS |trans-title=The KPOP Latin America Contest returns with a special tribute to the BTS group |url=https://www.infobae.com/cultura/2021/06/11/vuelve-el-concurso-kpop-latinoamerica-con-un-homenaje-especial-al-grupo-bts/ |access-date=12 June 2021 |work=] |date=11 June 2021 |language=Spanish}}</ref>
			In his 1990 essay ''Soft Power'', political scientist ] developed the concept of a second type of power different from traditional authoritarianism.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220615-k-pop-legends-and-kings-of-soft-power-south-korea-s-bts|title=K-pop legends and kings of 'soft power': South Korea's BTS|date=June 15, 2022|magazine=France24|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> Nye wrote, "This second aspect of power – which occurs when one country gets other countries to want what it wants – might be called co-optive or ] in contrast with the hard or command power of ordering others to do what it wants."<ref name="Nye, Joseph 1990">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/1148580|title=Soft Power|last=Nye|first=Joseph S. Jr.|date=Autumn 1990|magazine=]|jstor=1148580|access-date=June 4, 2022}}</ref> Researchers such as Maud Quessard have applied the concept of soft power to BTS and their influence on entertainment diplomacy and international relations.{{sfn|Quessard|pp=279–296}} Youna Kim and Maud Quessard all read the currency of soft power as including ], political ], and ], which applies to BTS's ability to be co-optive in their approach to spreading their message of harmony, acceptance, and addressing life's setbacks via their broad appeal on the international stage.{{sfn|Quessard|pp=279–296}}
			] at the ] on May 31, 2022.]]
	On July 21, 2021, President Moon Jae-in appointed BTS as ]. The appointment is aimed to "raise awareness on global agendas, such as sustainable development, to our future generations and to strengthen the nation's diplomatic power across the world".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-appointed-special-presidential-envoy-for-culture-by-moon-jae-in-2998816|title=BTS appointed special presidential envoy for culture by Moon Jae-in|last=Chin|first=Carmen|date=July 21, 2021|work=NME|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721184729/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-appointed-special-presidential-envoy-for-culture-by-moon-jae-in-2998816|archive-date=July 21, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=July 21, 2021}}</ref> The group will represent South Korea at various international events, such as the 76th United Nations General Assembly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/07/21/skorea-BTS-President-Moon-Jae-in-special-envoy/6491626854465/|title=BTS named special presidential envoy by South Korea|last=Maresca|first=Thomas|date=July 21, 2021|work=UPI|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721091025/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/07/21/skorea-BTS-President-Moon-Jae-in-special-envoy/6491626854465/|archive-date=July 21, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=July 21, 2021}}</ref>
			BTS was invited to address the ] in New York in September 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/bts-united-nations-speech-love-myself-unicef-campaign|title=Watch BTS Address the United Nations With an Emotional Speech About Self-Acceptance|last=Allaire|first=Christian|date=September 24, 2018|magazine=]|access-date=September 25, 2018|archive-date=September 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925005938/https://www.vogue.com/article/bts-united-nations-speech-love-myself-unicef-campaign|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-un-fans-stories-constantly-remind-us-responsibility/|title=BTS at the UN: 'Our Fans' Stories Constantly Remind Us of Our Responsibility'|last=Chakraborty|first=Riddhi|date=September 24, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone India|access-date=September 24, 2018|archive-date=September 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924214754/http://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-un-fans-stories-constantly-remind-us-responsibility/|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year they performed in Paris before an audience of 400, including President Moon Jae-in and other officials, at the 2018 Korea-France Friendship Concert, a summit celebrating the friendly relations between France and South Korea.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Herman|first1=Tamar|date=October 14, 2018|title=BTS Performs at Korea-France Friendship Concert in Paris with South Korean President in Attendance|magazine=]|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8479832/bts-president-moon-jae-in-paris|url-status=live|access-date=October 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627045010/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8479832/bts-president-moon-jae-in-paris|archive-date=June 27, 2020}}</ref> That year, BTS became the youngest recipients of the ]. Despite cultural medals traditionally being given to recipients with over 15 years of achievement, Moon recognized the group, five years into their career, for their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language worldwide.<ref name="herald2">{{cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810081749376729650_2|title=BTS to get medal for spreading Korean culture: presidential office|last=Yoon|first=Min-sik|date=October 8, 2018|newspaper=]|access-date=October 8, 2018|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150854/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810081749376729650_2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.joins.com/article/23049441|script-title=ko:BTS '최연소' 문화훈장, 유재석·김남주 등 대통령표창...어떻게 선정됐나|last=Kim|first=Yeon-ji|date=October 18, 2018|publisher=Daily Sports|access-date=September 20, 2019|archive-date=September 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920111553/https://news.joins.com/article/23049441|url-status=live}}</ref> In September{{nbsp}}2019, BTS were mentioned by Moon while announcing strategies for the content industries, for having pioneered innovative business models through direct communication with fans.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Choi|first=Kyung-min|date=September 17, 2019|script-title=ko:文, 콘텐츠산업 3대 혁신전략.."마음껏 상상하고 도전"|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190917150742123|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200511103503/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190917150742123|archive-date=May 11, 2020|access-date=September 17, 2019|newspaper={{ill|Money Today|ko|머니투데이}}|language=ko}}</ref> In 2020, BTS received the ] in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of US-Korea relations, the youngest honorees to receive the award.<ref>{{cite web|date=August 7, 2020|title=2020 Annual Gala – Van Fleet Award Honorees|url=https://www.koreasociety.org/special-events/item/1419-2020-annual-gala|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204063132/https://www.koreasociety.org/special-events/item/1419-2020-annual-gala|archive-date=December 4, 2020|access-date=August 13, 2020|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"음악으로 이끈 유대"...방탄소년단 '밴플리트 상' 수상에 주한미국대사관도 나섰다|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/825942|website=Top Star News|language=ko|last=Im|first=Rara|date=August 10, 2020|access-date=July 18, 2022|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718013350/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=825942|url-status=live}}</ref> In July{{nbsp}}2021, they were appointed ] by President Moon. In their role as envoys, they help to "raise awareness on global agendas, such as sustainable development, to our future generations and to strengthen the nation's diplomatic power across the world"<ref>{{cite web|last=Chin|first=Carmen|date=July 21, 2021|title=BTS appointed special presidential envoy for culture by Moon Jae-in|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-appointed-special-presidential-envoy-for-culture-by-moon-jae-in-2998816|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721184729/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-appointed-special-presidential-envoy-for-culture-by-moon-jae-in-2998816|archive-date=July 21, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2021|publisher=NME}}</ref> and appear at international events such as the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Maresca|first=Thomas|date=July 21, 2021|title=BTS named special presidential envoy by South Korea|url=https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/07/21/skorea-BTS-President-Moon-Jae-in-special-envoy/6491626854465/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721091025/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/07/21/skorea-BTS-President-Moon-Jae-in-special-envoy/6491626854465/|archive-date=July 21, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2021|publisher=]}}</ref> On May 31, 2022, BTS visited US ] at the ] to discuss the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Blair|first=Elizabeth|date=May 31, 2022|title=K-Pop stars BTS went to the White House to talk about anti-Asian hate crimes|publisher=]|url=https://www.npr.org/2022/05/31/1102244756/k-pop-stars-bts-went-to-the-white-house-to-talk-about-anti-asian-hate-crimes|access-date=June 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604195447/https://www.npr.org/2022/05/31/1102244756/k-pop-stars-bts-went-to-the-white-house-to-talk-about-anti-asian-hate-crimes|archive-date=June 4, 2022}}</ref>
			=== Fandom ===
	==Awards and achievements==
	{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by BTS}}
	BTS has received many awards and honors, including 33 ], 29 ], 24 ], 20 ], six ], 19 ], nine ], six ], and six ]. BTS is also the first group in history to win ] at the Billboard Music Awards, as well as five consecutive wins for ].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-24|title=BTS win fifth straight Top Social Artist title at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bts-win-fifth-straight-top-social-artist-title-top-duo-group-sales-artist-2021-billboard-music-awards-202|access-date=2021-05-23|website=BTS win fifth straight Top Social Artist title at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards {{!}} Bandwagon {{!}} Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia.|language=en|archive-date=2021-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604060948/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bts-win-fifth-straight-top-social-artist-army-title-top-duo-group-sales-artist-2021-billboard-music-awards-winners-list-2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Having sold over 20.3 million albums on the ], BTS are the best-selling artist in South Korean history,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200409111755437|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 음반 누적 판매량 2032만장..韓 가요 역사 최초|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=April 9, 2020|work=Newsen|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410052127/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200409111755437|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001132722|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 앨범 누적 판매량 2032만장 돌파…韓 가요 역사상 최다 판매|last=Lee|first=Deok-haeng|date=April 9, 2020|work=Xports News|trans-title=BTS, album's cumulative sales exceeded 20.32 million copies ... Most sold in 韓 South Korean history|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410052019/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001132722|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020}}</ref> surpassing ]'s record of 17&nbsp;million albums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.donga.com/en/List/article/all/20200410/2034236/1/BTS-breaks-20-million-album-sales-record-in-S-Korea|title=BTS breaks 20 million album sales record in S. Korea|author=<!--Staff writers; no by-line-->|date=April 10, 2020|work=The Dong-A Ilbo|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410211532/http://www.donga.com/en/List/article/all/20200410/2034236/1/BTS-breaks-20-million-album-sales-record-in-S-Korea|archive-date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020}}</ref> In South Korea, BTS hold five ] and four ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/certification/list.gaon|script-title=ko:가온 인증 (Gaon Certification)|work=]|language=ko|trans-title=Gaon Certification - Album|access-date=February 19, 2021|archive-date=September 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927063744/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/certification/list.gaon|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/certification/list.gaon?serviceGbn=S1040|script-title=ko:가온 인증(Gaon Certification)|work=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|trans-title=Gaon Certification - Streaming|access-date=February 19, 2021|archive-date=September 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920104337/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/certification/list.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to being the first Korean group to receive an ] certification, BTS has one ], two ]s, three ], two ]s, and one ] in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=bts&ti=&lab=&genre=&format=&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=&type=&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum|publisher=]|access-date=March 18, 2021|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629011335/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=bts&ti=&lab=&genre=&format=&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=&type=&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section|url-status=live}}</ref> In Japan, BTS is the first male foreign act to receive a ] certification for a ];<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2141978/full/|script-title=ja:BTS、海外男性歌手初のミリオン「とても幸せ」 レコ協19年7月度認定|author=<!--Staff writers; no by-line-->|date=August 9, 2019|website=Oricon News|language=ja|access-date=August 25, 2019|archive-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808165106/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2141978/full/|url-status=live}}</ref> they also have two ], two ], two ] and four ] in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaj.or.jp/f/data/cert/gd_search.html|script-title=ja:一般社団法人 日本レコード協会 (type BTS or 防弾少年団 in the アーティスト field, then click 検索)|website=www.riaj.or.jp|language=ja|access-date=December 10, 2020|archive-date=November 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112195129/https://www.riaj.or.jp/f/data/cert/gd_search.html|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS are also the first Korean group to receive certifications in the United Kingdom, with two ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16219-5187-1|title=Award - bpi (Bts & Halsey Boy With Luv)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210161419/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16219-5187-1|archive-date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16827-4970-1|title=Award - bpi (Bts Mic Drop)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210161654/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16827-4970-1|archive-date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> one ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/1981-4970-1|title=Award - bpi (Bts Dynamite)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219155332/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/1981-4970-1|archive-date=February 19, 2021|access-date=February 19, 2021}}</ref> five ] certifications,<ref>Silver certifications:
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16141-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts Love Yourself - Tear)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210142044/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16141-4970-2|archive-date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16410-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts Love Yourself - Her)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210155756/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16410-4970-2|archive-date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16530-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts Face Yourself)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210155944/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16530-4970-2|archive-date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16857-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts The Most Beautiful Moment In Life- Young Forever)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128181446/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16857-4970-2|archive-date=November 28, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/17044-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts You Never Walk Alone)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210220065713/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/17044-4970-2|archive-date=February 20, 2021|access-date=February 20, 2021}}</ref>
	and three ] certifications.<ref>Gold certifications:
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15694-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts Love Yourself - Answer)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210160527/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15694-4970-2|archive-date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts Map Of The Soul - Persona)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106171442/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/15750-4970-2|archive-date=November 6, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16373-4970-2|title=Award - bpi (Bts Map Of The Soul - 7)|publisher=]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226210259/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/16373-4970-2|archive-date=February 26, 2021|access-date=February 26, 2021}}</ref>
			According to Kyung Hyun Kim, BTS's rise was facilitated by a great increase in music video programming and consumption on YouTube and the coming of an idol empire, including merchandising of nonmusical products, games, and fantasy fiction, as well as an expansion of online music fandom.{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021|pp=56–57}} The group has a large, highly organized, online community of fans known as ARMY (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth), which translates the group's lyrics and social media posts into other languages and matches charitable contributions of BTS's members. As of 2020, some 40{{nbsp}}million ARMY members subscribe to the band's YouTube channel, with more than 30{{nbsp}}million following the official BTS Twitter and ] accounts.<ref name="time mag">{{cite magazine|last=Moon|first=Kat|date=November 18, 2020|title=Inside the BTS ARMY, the Devoted Fandom With an Unrivaled Level of Organization|url=https://time.com/5912998/bts-army/|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724011208/https://time.com/5912998/bts-army/|archive-date=July 24, 2022|access-date=June 3, 2022}}</ref> The fan community helps generate BTS's number-one chart rankings via coordinated campaigns on streaming platforms,{{sfn|Hunt & McKelvey|p=325}} as well as pushes to feature BTS's music on radio stations and television.{{sfn|Ju|p=26}} Some ARMY members may even surpass the group itself in influence among BTS fans.{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021|p=60}}
	BTS have a large social influence and {{as of|2021|lc=y}}, have attained 26 '']'', including the world record for most Twitter engagements.<ref name=":14"/> To date, they have spent 210 weeks at number one on the ''Billboard'' ] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/social-50/2020-12-26|title=SOCIAL 50|work=]|access-date=January 14, 2021|archive-date=2021-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116200011/https://www.billboard.com/charts/social-50/2020-12-26|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2018, BTS was awarded a fifth-class Hwagwan ] from the ] for their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language.<ref name="herald2"/> In 2019, members of BTS were invited to become members of the ] in honor of their contributions to music and as part of a push to help diversify ] voters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.trust.org//item/20190606233125-2664g/|title=K-pop's BTS gets coveted Recording Academy membership invite|last=Serjeant|first=Jill|date=June 6, 2019|agency=]|access-date=June 6, 2019|archive-date=June 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607003136/http://news.trust.org//item/20190606233125-2664g/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/bts-recording-academy-members/|title=BTS Have Been Invited to Become Recording Academy Members|last=Nattress|first=Katrina|date=June 6, 2019|work=Pop Crush|access-date=June 6, 2019|archive-date=June 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607003346/http://popcrush.com/bts-recording-academy-members/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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	On November 7, 2019, BTS became the first K-Pop act to remain on the ''Billboard'' 200 for a whole year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://koogle.tv/media/news/bts-is-the-first-kpop-act-to-stay-on-billboard-200-for-over-a-year/|title=BTS is the First Kpop Act to Stay on Billboard 200 for Over a Year|date=November 7, 2019|work=Koogle TV|access-date=November 7, 2019|archive-date=April 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404004316/http://koogle.tv/media/news/bts-is-the-first-kpop-act-to-stay-on-billboard-200-for-over-a-year/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8542957/bts-love-yourself-answer-1-year-billboard-200-first-kpop-album|title=BTS Has the Very First K-Pop Album to Spend 1 Year on the Billboard 200|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=November 6, 2019|work=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107024328/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8542957/bts-love-yourself-answer-1-year-billboard-200-first-kpop-album|archive-date=November 7, 2019|access-date=October 27, 2020}}</ref> As of June 2021, "Love Yourself: Answer" has remained on the ''Billboard''{{'}}s main albums chart for 100 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first and currently only Korean album to do so.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/06/01/btss-love-yourself-answer-makes-history-on-billboards-albums-chart/|title=BTS's 'Love Yourself: Answer' Makes History On Billboard's Albums Chart|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=June 1, 2021|website=Forbes|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210601203759/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/06/01/btss-love-yourself-answer-makes-history-on-billboards-albums-chart/|archive-date=June 1, 2021|access-date=June 1, 2021}}</ref> BTS hold the record for the most weeks—19 non-consecutive—at number one on ''Billboard''{{'}}s ] chart among all duos and groups,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9609707/bts-19th-week-artist-100-chart-kid-laroi-top-10/|title=BTS Spends 19th Week Atop Artist 100 Chart, The Kid LAROI Hits Top 10|last=Zellner|first=Xander|date=August 3, 2021|work=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803225442/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9609707/bts-19th-week-artist-100-chart-kid-laroi-top-10/|archive-date=August 3, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=August 3, 2021}}</ref> while its 2020 single "Dynamite" holds the record for most weeks—18 non-consecutive—at number one on the Digital Song Sales chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/04/05/btss-dynamite-breaks-the-all-time-record-for-most-weeks-at-no-1-on-the-sales-chart/|title=BTS's 'Dynamite' Breaks The All-Time Record For Most Weeks At No. 1 On The Sales Chart|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=April 5, 2021|website=Forbes|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210405170824/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/04/05/btss-dynamite-breaks-the-all-time-record-for-most-weeks-at-no-1-on-the-sales-chart/|archive-date=April 5, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=April 5, 2021}}</ref>
			BTS interacted and engaged with their followers from their earliest days via social media,{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2022|p=115}} as well as via ], an ] involving the members told through music videos, mobile games, books, short films, and more that gives fans room to theorize.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ohandjanian|first=Sevana|title=Welcome to BTS' Universe: Join us for a deep-dive into the BTS Bantan Universe|publisher=Acclaim|url=https://acclaimmag.com/music/welcome-to-bts-universe/#1|access-date=June 24, 2022}}</ref> Kim suggested that ARMY are drawn to BTS since the members are seen as underdogs, originating from the Korean countryside and a relatively minor Korean entertainment company, which allows young fans to identify with them.{{sfn|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021|pp=61–62}} BTS's lyrics speak to social values, and fans respond by trying to improve the world. As a result, the fandom regularly embraces activism on charitable causes and socio-political issues such as refugee crises, ], ], ], and the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="chang">{{Cite journal|last1=Chang|first1=WoongJo|last2=Park|first2=Shin-Eui|date=December 10, 2018|title=The Fandom of Hallyu, A Tribe in the Digital Network Era: The Case of ARMY of BTS|url=https://journals.ateneo.edu/ojs/index.php/kk/article/view/KK2019.03213/2815|journal=Kritika Kultura|publication-place=Quezon City|issue=32|pages=260–287|doi=10.13185/KK2019.03213|doi-broken-date=November 1, 2024 |s2cid=226946079|doi-access=free| issn = 1656-152X }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Lee|first1=Wonseok|last2=Kao|first2=Grace|date=October 15, 2021|title="Make It Right": Why #BlackLivesMatter(s) to K-pop, BTS, and BTS ARMYs|url=https://iaspmjournal.net/index.php/IASPM_Journal/article/view/1113|journal=IASPM Journal|volume=11|issue=1|pages=70–87|doi=10.5429/2079-3871(2021)v11i1.7en|s2cid=244593575|doi-access=free}}</ref>{{sfn|Jin|p=143}} Feedback from ARMY to BTS affects the group's actions and lyrics; BTS has eliminated certain Korean words that sound like American racial slurs from their songs and ended collaboration with a Japanese producer when Korean ARMY members deemed his views extreme.{{sfn|Ju|pp=25–27}}
			Per South Korean author Jiyoung Lee, the relationship between BTS and ARMY is "a mutual exchange between artists and their fans" that is about more than merely "ensuring the band's primacy", but also "extending the band's message of positivity into the world". Lee opines that BTS and ARMY are "a symbol of change in zeitgeist, not just of generational change".{{sfn|Sprinkel|pp=140–141}} The band members themselves agree and have long acknowledged their fans' role in their success.{{sfn|Sprinkel|p=144}} According to Sarah Keith, "BTS embody a moment of generational transformation. ARMY represents a 'coming of age' for the young, in which cultural production and influence are global and meaningful, and where the youth are politically and socially engaged."{{sfn|Keith|p=164}}
	In December 2020, '']'' magazine named BTS their 2020 "Entertainer of the Year".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/bts-named-time-s-entertainer-year-n1250932|title=BTS named Time's Entertainer of the Year|date=December 11, 2020|work=NBC News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101045746/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/bts-named-time-s-entertainer-year-n1250932|archive-date=January 1, 2021|access-date=December 14, 2020}}</ref>
			== Other ventures ==
	==Commercial influence and other ventures==
	===Commercial influence===		=== Endorsements ===
			{{Main|Cultural impact of BTS#Endorsements}}
	In 2019, BTS had been estimated to have revitalized the Korean music industry and have a 1-2% effect upon the entire Korean economy, in addition to its international influences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/news/newsview?newscd=2019020300013|script-title=ko:"방탄소년단이 경제 살린다?" 현대경제硏, 한국경제 희망요인 분석|last=Kim|first=Jae-woong|date=February 3, 2019|website=Metro Seoul|language=ko|access-date=February 5, 2019|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329183752/http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/news/newsview?newscd=2019020300013|url-status=live}}</ref> Credited for the surge in popularity of online purchases of K-pop items<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/02/26/2019022601551.html|title=Record Numbers Embrace Overseas Online Shopping|last=Choi|first=Kyu-min|date=February 26, 2019|website=]|access-date=February 27, 2019|archive-date=December 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216061941/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/02/26/2019022601551.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and the growth of the ] between 2016 and 2018 by the ] and ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/01/11/bts-lead-growth-of-hallyu-90-million-fans-2018/#55bb8eee70bc|title=BTS Lead The Growth Of Hallyu To Nearly 90 Million Fans Worldwide In 2018|last1=Kelley|first1=Caitlin|date=January 11, 2019|website=]|access-date=January 12, 2019|archive-date=June 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625183428/https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/01/11/bts-lead-growth-of-hallyu-90-million-fans-2018/#55bb8eee70bc|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS were cited as one of the main driving forces for the recovery of South Korea's music-related sector to levels seen before ] on domestic cultural contents over soured diplomatic relations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.koreaherald.com/amp/view.php?ud=20190512000144&ud=20190512000144|title=Buoyed by BTS, trade surplus of music-related sectors recovers to pre-2016 level|last=Sohn|first=Ji-young|date=May 12, 2019|work=The Korea Herald|access-date=May 12, 2019|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151538/http://m.koreaherald.com/amp/view.php?ud=20190512000144&ud=20190512000144|url-status=live}}</ref> Yung Duk Kim, vice president and chief operating officer of the ], stated K-pop has "skyrocketed" since BTS' popularity surged, creating jobs not only for BTS and their team but other K-pop idols as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/will-america-ever-idolize-k-pop|title=Will America ever idolize K-pop?|last1=Barajas|first1=Joshua|date=March 28, 2019|website=]|access-date=March 29, 2019|archive-date=April 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415085250/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/will-america-ever-idolize-k-pop|url-status=live}}</ref> Various news outlets coined the term the "BTS effect" to refer to the commercial effects of BTS' influence, such as when ] savings accounts increased six-fold compared to the prior year following BTS' endorsement and when stock prices of entertainment companies in South Korea shot up for five days after BTS topped the U.S. ]''.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bts-tops-billboard-100-list-how-k-pop-helped-korea-improve-its-economy/articleshow/65266543.cms|title=BTS tops Billboard 100 list: How K-pop helped Korea improve its economy|last1=Sinha|first1=Vimmy|date=August 7, 2018|website=]|access-date=January 25, 2019|archive-date=April 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405002802/https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/bts-tops-billboard-100-list-how-k-pop-helped-korea-improve-its-economy/articleshow/65266543.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2183456/how-bts-and-other-k-pop-idols-are-adding-zest-banks|title=How BTS and other K-pop idols are adding zest to banks' branding|date=January 25, 2019|website=]|access-date=January 25, 2019|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614120414/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2183456/how-bts-and-other-k-pop-idols-are-adding-zest-banks|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://style.tribunnews.com/2019/01/23/gara-gara-jungkook-bts-downy-kehabisan-stock-2-bulan-dalam-sehari-k-media-sebut-bts-effect|title=Gara-gara Jungkook BTS, 'Downy' Kehabisan Stock 2 Bulan Dalam Sehari, K-Media Sebut 'BTS Effect'|date=January 23, 2019|website=Tribune Times|language=id|access-date=January 25, 2019|archive-date=February 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202203931/http://style.tribunnews.com/2019/01/23/gara-gara-jungkook-bts-downy-kehabisan-stock-2-bulan-dalam-sehari-k-media-sebut-bts-effect|url-status=live}}</ref> The effect was also observed when companies tied to BTS, such as ], NetMark, ], Key Shares, GMP, Diffie, and ] had their stocks rise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesspost.co.kr/BP?command=article_view&num=113381|script-title=ko:'방탄소년단 테마주' 대체로 강세, 엔터테인먼트3사는 엇갈려|last=Lee|first=Jeong-eun|date=February 8, 2019|website=Business Post|language=ko|access-date=February 14, 2019|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616021811/http://www.businesspost.co.kr/BP?command=article_view&num=113381|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Mattell">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8492395/bts-mattel-collaboration-dolls|title=Mattel Announces Official BTS Collaboration|last1=Herman|first1=Tamar|date=January 7, 2019|website=]|access-date=January 7, 2019|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620195648/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8492395/bts-mattel-collaboration-dolls|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2019, ]'s international gross sales rose 10% to $721.7&nbsp;million, lifted by sales of dolls based on BTS.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/barbie-k-pops-bts-power-mattels-surprise-revenue-rise-shares-jump-2019-10-29|title=Barbie, K-pop's BTS power Mattel's surprise revenue rise; shares jump|last=Sampath|first=Uday|date=October 29, 2019|website=www.nasdaq.com|access-date=October 31, 2019|archive-date=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403234222/https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/barbie-k-pops-bts-power-mattels-surprise-revenue-rise-shares-jump-2019-10-29|url-status=live}}</ref> Data firm SM2 Networks estimated ] received ]600&nbsp;billion ($502&nbsp;million) in promotional results after commissioning BTS as their promotional models in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190519170508902|script-title=ko:"BTS가 타니 더 고급져 보이네"..팰리세이드 6000억 원 홍보효과|last=Byeon|first=Jongguk|date=May 19, 2019|work=Donga Ilbo|access-date=May 19, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=September 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927005055/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190519170508902|url-status=live}}</ref> The Bank of Korea Economic Statistics System stated that South Korea's ] for music and entertainment reached $114.7&nbsp;million in the first quarter of 2019, attributing this to an improved relationship between China and South Korea, and the breakout global success of BTS, particularly in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190512000144|title=Buoyed by BTS, trade surplus of music-related sectors recovers to pre-2016 level|last=Sohn|first=Ji-young|date=May 12, 2019|website=www.koreaherald.com|access-date=September 10, 2019|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627183912/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190512000144|url-status=live}}</ref>
			BTS partnered with ] beginning in 2015, initially as Puma Korea's brand ambassadors before expanding to global ambassadors in 2018, and promoting the remix of Puma's "Turin" and "Sportstyle" line worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ejiofor|first=Annette|date=March 1, 2018|title=BTS Are Puma's New Ambassadors And We Will Buy All The Athletic Gear|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/03/01/bts-puma-ambassador_a_23374739/|access-date=August 20, 2019|website=]|archive-date=May 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515114555/https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/03/01/bts-puma-ambassador_a_23374739/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Eun-ho|date=October 19, 2015|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 푸마 새 모델 발탁...시크한 겨울 화보 공개|trans-title=BTS, Puma's New Model...a chic winter pictorial|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/725663|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019213003/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/725663|archive-date=October 19, 2015|access-date=August 20, 2019|publisher=Ten Asia|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=433&aid=0000041444|script-title=ko:"우리가 바로, 앰배서더"...BTS, '푸마' 글로벌 모델 발탁|trans-title='We are ambassadors'.. BTS selected as PUMA global models|last=Oh|first=Myung-joo|date=February 27, 2018|publisher=Dispatch|language=ko|via=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=July 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720081230/https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=433&aid=0000041444|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, BTS signed with ] to endorse its sportswear.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Pace|first=Lily|date=October 1, 2019|title=BTS Are Now Global Brand Ambassadors For Fila|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8531822/bts-fila-partnership|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502070306/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8531822/bts-fila-partnership|archive-date=May 2, 2020|access-date=October 7, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref> BTS has also served as global brand ambassadors for ] smartphones,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/03/0200000000AEN20180403001000320.html|title=BTS becomes new models for LG Electronics' smartphones|publisher=]|date=April 3, 2018|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105184757/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/03/0200000000AEN20180403001000320.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and ] 2019 flagship ] the "]"<ref>{{cite web|last=Unger|first=Emerson|date=November 26, 2018|title=Hyundai Motor Appoints BTS as Global Brand Ambassadors of the All-New Flagship SUV 'Palisade'|url=https://www.musetv.net/hyundai-motor-appoints-bts-as-global-brand-ambassadors-of-the-all-new-flagship-suv-palisade/|access-date=August 20, 2019|publisher=MUSE|archive-date=June 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221625/https://www.musetv.net/hyundai-motor-appoints-bts-as-global-brand-ambassadors-of-the-all-new-flagship-suv-palisade/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ] ] SUV, the "]".<ref>{{cite web|date=January 27, 2020|script-title=ko:'넥쏘' 탄 BTS...현대차 글로벌 홍보대사로|trans-title='Nexo' Tan BTS... As a Global Ambassador for Hyundai|url=http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20200127000129|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627220938/http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20200127000129|archive-date=June 27, 2020|access-date=January 29, 2020|publisher=]|language=ko}}</ref> BTS became global ambassadors of the electric street racing series ] to promote how electric vehicles can help ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=December 18, 2019|title=BTS Teams Up With Formula E to Combat Climate Change|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8546752/bts-formula-e-climate-change|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325113748/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8546752/bts-formula-e-climate-change|archive-date=March 25, 2020|access-date=December 19, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref> In 2020, BTS partnered with ],<ref>{{cite web|date=February 19, 2020|title=Samsung signs partnership with BTS to boost marketing|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200219000071|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219101416/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200219000071|archive-date=February 19, 2020|access-date=January 29, 2020|newspaper=]}}</ref> releasing a limited BTS-themed version of the ] and ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=June 15, 2020|title=Samsung Rolling Out BTS-Themed Phones & Earbuds|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9402379/samsung-bts-phones-earbuds|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615212850/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9402379/samsung-bts-phones-earbuds|archive-date=June 15, 2020|access-date=June 23, 2020}}</ref> As the first male pop group ever to collaborate with ], BTS sported ensembles from ]' Pre-Fall 2019 collection at their concert at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Suen|first1=Zoe|last2=Guilbault|first2=Laure|date=June 9, 2019|title=What Dior's BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/what-diors-stage-looks-for-bts-mean-for-luxury|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607100109/https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/what-diors-stage-looks-for-bts-mean-for-luxury|archive-date=June 7, 2020|access-date=September 21, 2019|publisher=]}}</ref> The band became global brand ambassadors for ] in April 2021.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Chan|first=Tim|date=April 23, 2021|title=Fashion Kings BTS Announced as the Newest Louis Vuitton Ambassadors|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/bts-louis-vuitton-suits-ambassadors-1160231/|url-status=live|magazine=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423041059/https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/bts-louis-vuitton-suits-ambassadors-1160231/|archive-date=April 23, 2021|access-date=April 23, 2021}}</ref>
			=== Philanthropy ===
	Signed on as tourism ambassadors in 2017, the ] credits BTS for the recovery of Seoul's shrinking tourism industry following the ], bringing in an average of 790,000 tourists to Korea annually.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190505080011204|script-title=ko:국제적 위상 높아진 BTS..홍보대사로 뽑은 서울시 '즐거운 비명'|last=Bak|first=Daero|date=May 5, 2019|work=Newsis|access-date=May 19, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=September 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927020605/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20190505080011204|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2018, the Hyundai Research Institute estimated that BTS were worth more than $3.67&nbsp;billion to the Korean economy each year, attracting one in every thirteen foreigners who visited Korea.<ref name=":22">{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/2178540/bts-billions-k-pop-superstars-worth-more-us36-billion-year-south|title=The BTS billions: K-pop superstars 'worth more than US$3.6 billion a year' to South Korea's economy|last1=France-Presse|first1=Agence|date=December 18, 2018|website=]|access-date=December 18, 2018|archive-date=May 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200522172530/https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/2178540/bts-billions-k-pop-superstars-worth-more-us36-billion-year-south|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=27583|title=K-pop Group BTS Induces Production Worth 4 Tril. Won per Year|date=December 19, 2018|website=Business Korea|language=ko|access-date=February 4, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606175122/http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=27583|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS' two day fan-meetings held in ] and ] in June 2019 generated a total economic effect of ₩481&nbsp;billion ($408&nbsp;million) to both cities, accounting for 1.6% of Busan's 2018 ], and 0.9% of Seoul's 2018 GDP.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190724001900005|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 부산·서울 팬미팅 경제효과는 4천813억원|last=이은정|date=July 24, 2019|website=연합뉴스|language=ko|access-date=August 16, 2019|archive-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026040901/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190724001900005|url-status=live}}</ref> Their three-day concert finale in Seoul for their ] in October 2019 was estimated to have an economic value of almost ₩1&nbsp;trillion ($862&nbsp;million) and brought in 187,000 foreign visitors to South Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0011291173|title=방탄소년단 서울 콘서트 경제효과 1조원 육박|last=Rambo|date=December 22, 2019|website=Yonhap news|language=ko|access-date=December 22, 2019|archive-date=December 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222090505/https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0011291173|url-status=live}}</ref> {{As of|2019|June|df=}}, BTS' economic effect on South Korea is estimated to be over ₩5.5&nbsp;trillion ($4.65&nbsp;billion) per year, about 0.3% of South Korea's GDP.<ref name=":19">{{Cite news|url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1005301820|date=June 9, 2019|work=SBS News|access-date=June 9, 2019|language=ko|script-title=ko:BTS가 창출한 80만 관광객…"5조 원 넘는 경제 효과"|archive-date=June 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625183431/http://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1005301820|url-status=live}}</ref> This is comparable to ], the flagship airline of South Korea, who's percent contribution to South Korea's GDP is 0.7%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statista.com/chart/19854/companies-bts-share-of-south-korea-gdp/|title=Infographic: How Much Money Does BTS Make for South Korea?|date=November 5, 2019|website=Statista Infographics|access-date=November 7, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704100340/https://www.statista.com/chart/19854/companies-bts-share-of-south-korea-gdp/|url-status=live}}</ref> The 2019 annual ticket sales data released by the Korean online ticketing site, ] revealed that BTS' world tour "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" concert at the ] ranked No.1, with BTS topping the ticket sales for the second consecutive year on Interpark.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/1853917|title=뮤지컬 넘은 콘서트…2019년 매출 10.7% 증가했다|last=Kim|first=So-hee|trans-title=Musical concert Sales increased 10.7% in 2019|website=이투데이|language=ko|date=February 6, 2020|access-date=February 7, 2020|archive-date=February 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207003836/http://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/1853917|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1911681|title=방탄소년단 콘서트, 인터파크 2019년 연간 티켓 판매 순위 1위|last=Woo|first=Bin|trans-title=Bulletproof Boy Scouts concert, Interpark ranked number 1 in 2019 annual ticket sales|website=]|language=ko|date=February 6, 2020|access-date=February 7, 2020|archive-date=February 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207045310/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1911681|url-status=live}}</ref> Outside of South Korea, BTS' concerts at ] were estimated to have brought around ₩100&nbsp;billion ($82&nbsp;million) as a direct economic effect to the city of ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0004393069|script-title=ko:BTS 웸블리 매출액 200억..스타디움 투어로 최소 1500억 매출|last=Go|first=Kyu-dae|date=June 2, 2019|work=EDaily|language=ko|access-date=September 4, 2019|via=]|archive-date=August 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824163124/https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0004393069|url-status=live}}</ref> After BTS went to ] for their show, 'Bon Voyage 3', the Malta Tourism Authority reported a 237% increase of Korean tourists visiting the country, crediting BTS as the reason for the increase.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=275067|title=Alitalia, Malta Tourism Authority aim to double Korean tourists to Malta|last=Kim|first=Hyun-bin|date=September 3, 2019|website=m.koreatimes.co.kr|access-date=September 8, 2019|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628153938/https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=275067|url-status=live}}</ref> Along with ] and ], BTS were credited as a key act boosting global music sales to $19&nbsp;billion in 2018. Such profit had not been seen since 2006 after digital purchases gained momentum.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47788743|title=Drake, BTS and Ariana Grande boost global music sales to $19bn|last1=Savage|first1=Mark|date=April 2, 2019|website=]|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=June 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615153814/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47788743|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, a joint report by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Culture and Tourism Institute estimated an economic effect of ₩1.7 trillion ($1.43 billion) to be created by BTS' entry at number one in the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Dynamite".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200907005300315|title=BTS' Billboard win expected to create economic effect worth 1.7 tln won: report|date=September 7, 2020|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020035455/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200907005300315|archive-date=October 20, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS were again credited, along with ], in boosting global music industry revenues to $21.6 billion in 2020 which was the highest figure since 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56495126|title=The Weeknd and BTS help boost music industry revenues to $21bn|last1=Savage|first1=Mark|date=March 23, 2021|website=]|access-date=March 24, 2021|archive-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324002127/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56495126|url-status=live}}</ref>
			{{Main|Philanthropy of BTS}}
			BTS are known for their philanthropic endeavors. Several members of the band have been inducted into prestigious donation clubs, such as the ] Honors Club and the Green Noble Club, in acknowledgement of the size and frequency of their donations.<ref name="Jin UHC2">{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Min-ji |date=May 31, 2019 |script-title=ko:방탄소년단 진, 기부금 1억원 돌파...유니세프 아너스클럽 회원(공식) |trans-title=BTS Jin, over 100 million won in donations...Membership of UNICEF Honors Club (Official) |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000116839 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620155952/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000116839 |archive-date=June 20, 2019 |access-date=October 22, 2021 |work=Newsen |language=ko |via=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hong |first=Seong-young |date=February 18, 2019 |script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 오늘 생일 맞아 1억 기부...총 2억5천만원 |language=ko |trans-title=BTS J-Hope Donates 100 Million for his birthday...Total 250 million won |work=] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000710381 |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805200307/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000710381 |archive-date=August 5, 2019 |via=Naver}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Yeon |first=Hwi-seon |date=October 13, 2021 |script-title=ko:BTS 지민·청하·김소연♥이상우, 1억원 고액기부자 그린노블클럽 가입 |trans-title=BTS Jimin, Chung Ha, Kim So Yeon ♥ Lee Sang Woo, 100 million won donors joined the Green Noble Club. |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004490612 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018015009/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004490612 |archive-date=October 18, 2021 |access-date=October 12, 2021 |work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}} |language=ko |via=Naver}}</ref> They have also received awards for their donations, with one member receiving a Patron of the Arts Award for donations to the arts,<ref>{{cite web |last=Hwang |first=Hye-Jin |date=December 21, 2020 |script-title=ko:'미술관 1억 기부' 방탄소년단 RM, 2020 올해의 예술후원인대상 수상 |trans-title='100 Million Won Art Museum Donation, BTS RM awarded 2020 Patron of the Arts Award |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000374994 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221011947/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000374994 |archive-date=December 21, 2020 |access-date=December 26, 2020 |work=Newsen |language=ko |via=Naver}}</ref> and BTS as a whole receiving a UNICEF Inspire Award for their Love Myself campaign. They often donate privately, with their ] later being made public by the organizations they support and the media.<ref name="Jin UHC2"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Park |first=Dae-sung |date=August 24, 2020 |script-title=ko:BTS 지민, 전남교육청에 장학기금 1억 몰래 기부 |language=ko |trans-title=BTS Jimin secretly donated 100 million won scholarships to Jeonnam Office of Education |work=] |url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.naver?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=100&oid=016&aid=0001715472 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |via=Naver}}</ref> The band's efforts have motivated their fans to also engage in various charitable and ] activities, and on occasion even match their donations.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tubiera |first=Alecsandra |date=December 11, 2020 |title=When BTS members donate to charity they inspire fans to do the same – the 'Army' raised US$1 million for Black Lives Matter and US$83,000 for Typhoon Vamco victims |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3113575/when-bts-members-donate-charity-they-inspire-fans-do-same |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211102602/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3113575/when-bts-members-donate-charity-they-inspire-fans-do-same |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2021 |website=]}}</ref>
			== Accolades ==
	'']'' named BTS the most influential celebrities of Korea in 2018 and 2020,<ref name=":12" /> and BTS ranked 43rd in the ] (2019) as one of the world's top-earning celebrities. As of 2019, BTS is purportedly worth more than US$4.65 billion to South Korea's economy each year, or 0.3 percent of the country's GDP.<ref name=":19" /> They attract one in every 13 foreign tourists who visited South Korea and were cited as one of the key acts in boosting global music sales to $19 billion in 2018.<ref name=":22" />
			{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by BTS|}}
			BTS have received numerous awards throughout their career. They have consecutively won the ] since 2017; are the only K-pop group to win ], at the ];<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Herman |first=Tamar |date=February 10, 2019 |title=BTS Make First Appearance On Grammys Stage, Present H.E.R With R&B Album Of the Year Award |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8497636/bts-make-first-appearance-grammys-stage-present |url-status=live |magazine=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211111652/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8497636/bts-make-first-appearance-grammys-stage-present |archive-date=February 11, 2019 |access-date=June 5, 2019}}</ref> and are the most-awarded group in ] as of ], with 12 wins overall.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Goggins |first=Joe |date=May 16, 2022 |title=BTS set new record at 2022 Billboard Music Awards |url=https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/news/bts-set-new-record-2022-billboard-music-awards-16876/ |url-status=live |magazine=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517034158/https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/news/bts-set-new-record-2022-billboard-music-awards-16876/ |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 17, 2022}}</ref> BTS are also the only K-pop group to win ] and Favorite Social Artist at the ],<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=November 15, 2019 |title=Taylor Swift, BTS & More Record-Setters at the 2019 American Music Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8544689/taylor-swift-bts-record-setters-2019-american-music-awards |url-status=live |magazine=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126043506/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/8544689/taylor-swift-bts-record-setters-2019-american-music-awards |archive-date=November 26, 2019 |access-date=March 17, 2020}}</ref> and became the first Asian act in the show's history to win Artist of the Year in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dongre |first=Divyansha |date=November 22, 2021 |title=BTS Becomes The First Asian Act In AMAs History To Win Artist Of Year |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-becomes-the-first-asian-act-in-amas-history-to-win-artist-of-year/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122153932/https://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-becomes-the-first-asian-act-in-amas-history-to-win-artist-of-year/ |archive-date=November 22, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |work=Rolling Stone India}}</ref> They are the first Korean pop act to receive a ] nomination,<ref>{{cite web |last=B |first=D.K. |date=November 25, 2020 |title=(LEAD) BTS wins Grammy nomination for best pop duo/group performance |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125000451325 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210403022127/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125000451325 |archive-date=April 3, 2021 |access-date=April 2, 2021 |work=]}}</ref> and the first Korean artist to be nominated for a ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Lee |first=M |date=April 1, 2021 |title=BTS becomes 1st Korean artist to be nominated for Brit Awards |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125000451325 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401001603/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210401002000315 |archive-date=April 1, 2021 |access-date=April 2, 2021 |work=]}}</ref> With 30 awards overall, including a record four consecutive wins for Artist of the Year (Asia), BTS are the most-awarded foreign artist in the history of the ]. They have also received a total of 50 trophies at the ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 29, 2023 |title=BTS creates HISTORY at MAMA Awards: Clinches 50 trophies and secures 6th consecutive 'Worldwide Icon of the Year' win |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/bts-creates-history-at-mama-awards-clinches-50-trophies-and-secures-6th-consecutive-worldwide-icon-of-the-year-win/articleshow/105582513.cms?from=mdr |access-date=December 23, 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
	===Endorsements===		==Members==
			* Jin ({{lang|ko|진}}){{spaced en dash}} vocalist<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850038/bts-jin-get-to-know|title=Get To Know BTS: Jin|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|magazine=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329023925/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850038/bts-jin-get-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
	BTS have maintained numerous global endorsement deals in various industries throughout their career. Partnered with ] since 2015, BTS initially promoted its sportswear as Puma Korea's brand ambassadors before expanding to become global ambassadors in 2018<ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Eun-ho|date=October 19, 2015|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 푸마 새 모델 발탁…시크한 겨울 화보 공개텐아시아 {{!}} 텐아시아|trans-title=BTS, Puma's New Model...a chic winter pictorial|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/725663|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019213003/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/725663|archive-date=October 19, 2015|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=Ten Asia|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=February 27, 2018|script-title=ko:"우리가 바로, 앰배서더"…BTS, '푸마' 글로벌 모델 발탁|trans-title='We are ambassadors'.. BTS selected as PUMA global models|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=433&aid=0000041444|access-date=August 20, 2019|language=ko|via=]|archive-date=July 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720081230/https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=433&aid=0000041444|url-status=live}}</ref> and promoting the remix of Puma's "Turin" and "Sportstyle" line worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ejiofor|first=Annette|date=March 1, 2018|title=BTS Are Puma's New Ambassadors And We Will Buy All The Athletic Gear|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/03/01/bts-puma-ambassador_a_23374739/|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|archive-date=May 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515114555/https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/03/01/bts-puma-ambassador_a_23374739/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Nicole|first=Kirichanskaya|date=March 12, 2018|title=This Korean Boy Band Remixed Classic Puma Sneakers for a Collab That Will Debut in the USA|url=http://footwearnews.com/2018/focus/athletic-outdoor/puma-bts-k-pop-sneakers-517567/|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=Footwear News|archive-date=April 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426075310/https://footwearnews.com/2018/focus/athletic-outdoor/puma-bts-k-pop-sneakers-517567/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, BTS signed with ] to endorse its sportswear.<ref name=":192">{{Cite web|last=Pace|first=Lily|date=October 1, 2019|title=BTS Are Now Global Brand Ambassadors For Fila|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8531822/bts-fila-partnership|access-date=October 7, 2019|work=]|archive-date=May 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502070306/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8531822/bts-fila-partnership|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS has also served as global brand ambassadors for ] 2018 ] telephone,<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=April 3, 2018|title=BTS becomes new models for LG Electronics' smartphones|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/03/0200000000AEN20180403001000320.html|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|archive-date=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105184757/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/03/0200000000AEN20180403001000320.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and for ] 2019 flagship SUV the "]"<ref>{{cite web|last=Unger|first=Emerson|date=November 26, 2018|title=Hyundai Motor Appoints BTS as Global Brand Ambassadors of the All-New Flagship SUV 'Palisade'|url=https://www.musetv.net/hyundai-motor-appoints-bts-as-global-brand-ambassadors-of-the-all-new-flagship-suv-palisade/|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=MUSE|archive-date=June 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221625/https://www.musetv.net/hyundai-motor-appoints-bts-as-global-brand-ambassadors-of-the-all-new-flagship-suv-palisade/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ] ] ], the "]".<ref>{{cite web|date=January 27, 2020|script-title=ko:'넥쏘' 탄 BTS…현대차 글로벌 홍보대사로|trans-title='Nexo' Tan BTS… As a Global Ambassador for Hyundai|url=http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20200127000129|access-date=January 29, 2020|work=]|language=ko|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627220938/http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20200127000129|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to BTS' endorsement, Hyundai received almost double the anticipated domestic order volume for the Palisade.<ref>{{cite web|last=Moon|first=Hee-cheol|date=February 19, 2019|script-title=ko:팰리세이드 열풍이 드러낸 현대차의 민낯|url=https://news.joins.com/article/23382811|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|language=ko|via=Joins|archive-date=June 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193931/https://news.joins.com/article/23382811|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS became global ambassadors of the electric street racing series ] to promote how electric vehicles can help ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=December 18, 2019|title=BTS Teams Up With Formula E to Combat Climate Change|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8546752/bts-formula-e-climate-change|access-date=December 19, 2019|work=]|archive-date=March 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325113748/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8546752/bts-formula-e-climate-change|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, BTS partnered with ],<ref>{{cite web|date=February 19, 2020|title=Samsung signs partnership with BTS to boost marketing|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200219000071|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219101416/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200219000071|archive-date=February 19, 2020|access-date=January 29, 2020|work=]}}</ref> releasing a limited BTS-themed version of the ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=June 15, 2020|title=Samsung Rolling Out BTS-Themed Phones & Earbuds|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9402379/samsung-bts-phones-earbuds|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615212850/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9402379/samsung-bts-phones-earbuds|archive-date=June 15, 2020|access-date=June 23, 2020|website=]}}</ref> As the first male pop group ever to collaborate with ], BTS sported ensembles from ]' Pre-Fall 2019 collection at their concert at ].<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2019|title=What Dior's BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/what-diors-stage-looks-for-bts-mean-for-luxury|access-date=September 21, 2019|website=The Business of Fashion|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607100109/https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/what-diors-stage-looks-for-bts-mean-for-luxury|url-status=live}}</ref> As of April 2021, BTS have been chosen as ] brand ambassadors.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chan|first=Tim|date=2021-04-23|title=Fashion Kings BTS Announced as the Newest Louis Vuitton Ambassadors|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/bts-louis-vuitton-suits-ambassadors-1160231/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-23|website=Rolling Stone|archive-date=2021-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423041059/https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/bts-louis-vuitton-suits-ambassadors-1160231/}}</ref>
			* Suga ({{lang|ko|슈가}}){{spaced en dash}} rapper<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|title=Get To Know BTS: Suga|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850096/bts-suga-get-to-know|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327171622/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850096/bts-suga-get-to-know|archive-date=March 27, 2019|access-date=August 20, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref>
	] goods at the ] store in ], ]]]
			* J-Hope ({{lang|ko|제이홉}}){{spaced en dash}} rapper<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|title=Get To Know BTS: J-Hope|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850097/bts-j-hope-get-to-know|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703100235/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850097/bts-j-hope-get-to-know|archive-date=July 3, 2017|access-date=August 20, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref>
	In the entertainment sector, BTS published the ]s ''Hip Hop Monster'' and ''We On'' through the Nate Webtoon portal and ] in collaboration with LICO and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Ki-moon|date=January 22, 2019|title=Korean IT Firms Cash in on Bangtan Boys' Global Success|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/01/22/2019012201273.html|access-date=January 31, 2019|work=]|archive-date=April 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408082712/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/01/22/2019012201273.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=January 19, 2019|title=BTS manga to be released in Taiwan on Line Webtoon|url=https://chinapost.nownews.com/20190119-497027|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614150151/https://chinapost.nownews.com/20190119-497027|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Namgoong|first=Mingwan|date=August 26, 2014|script-title=ko:네이트 '방탄소년단' 등장 웹툰 최초 공개|trans-title=Nate BTS First Announcement of Webtoons|url=http://www.dailian.co.kr/news/view/455400/|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=Dailian News|language=ko|archive-date=August 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820224349/http://www.dailian.co.kr/news/view/455400/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the toy industry, ] created dolls modeled off BTS' outfits from the music video "]",<ref name="Mattell2">{{cite web|last1=Herman|first1=Tamar|date=January 7, 2019|title=Mattel Announces Official BTS Collaboration|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8492395/bts-mattel-collaboration-dolls|access-date=January 7, 2019|website=]|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620195648/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8492395/bts-mattel-collaboration-dolls|url-status=live}}</ref> ] created the "BE@RBRICK", a block-like toy featuring the BTS logo and accents modeled after BTS' stage clothes,<ref>{{cite web|last=Ingvaldsen|first=Torsten|date=February 13, 2019|title=K-Pop Group BTS Teams up With Medicom Toy for New BE@RBRICK|url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/2/bts-medicom-toy-bearbrick-release|access-date=February 13, 2019|work=Hypebeast|archive-date=December 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225070248/https://hypebeast.com/2019/2/bts-medicom-toy-bearbrick-release|url-status=live}}</ref> and ] released BTS versions of Funko Pops.<ref>{{cite web|last=Elfring|first=Matt|date=February 15, 2019|title=Funko Pops At Toy Fair 2019: BTS, Backstreet Boys, KISS, And More Music Pops|url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/funko-pops-at-toy-fair-2019-bts-backstreet-boys-ki/2900-2572/|access-date=February 15, 2019|work=]|archive-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216035249/https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/funko-pops-at-toy-fair-2019-bts-backstreet-boys-ki/2900-2572/|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS also partnered with popular Korean communication app ], to create new ] called ]. The collaboration initially produced emojis and electronic stickers, but later expanded to include fashion apparel, footwear, accessories, and other merchandise.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tamar|first=Herman|date=October 20, 2017|title=BTS' New BT21 Collab With Line Friends Blends Fashion, Emojis & K-Pop|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006877/bts-line-friends-bt21-collab-new-fashion-emojis-k-pop|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|archive-date=October 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021032807/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006877/bts-line-friends-bt21-collab-new-fashion-emojis-k-pop|url-status=live}}</ref> Line flagship stores opened throughout Seoul before spreading across the global market into Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the United States.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Jee-min|date=October 12, 2018|title=Rapidly-expanding universe of BTS merchandise sweeping global market|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810121130144465296_2|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628090704/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810121130144465296_2|url-status=live}}</ref> In the gaming industry, ] released character avatars based on BTS for their ] game ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Park|first=Sang-jin|date=June 21, 2016|script-title=ko:넥슨, '엘소드'에 인기 그룹 '방탄소년단' 신규 아바타 추가|trans-title=Nexon, 'Elsword' popular group 'BTS' added as new avatar|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=311&aid=0000568864&sid1=001|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113231206/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=311&aid=0000568864&sid1=001|archive-date=November 13, 2017|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=Xports News|language=ko|via=]}}</ref> and BTS worked with DalcomSoft to release the rhythm game ''Superstar BTS'' in January 2018,<ref>{{cite web|last=Choi|first=Soobin "Pratt"|date=January 18, 2018|title=The Official BTS Rhythm Game. 'SUPERSTAR BTS' released|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/4013/the-official-bts-rhythm-game-superstar-bts-released|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=InvenGlobal|archive-date=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403224735/https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/4013/the-official-bts-rhythm-game-superstar-bts-released|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as with ] for the story-based, mobile simulation game '']'' released in June 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Soojin "Eonn"|last2=Park|first2=Kyung Yun "Yullie"|date=January 27, 2019|title=BTS World coming soon? BTS Simulation Mobile Game BTS World teaser website opens|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/7405/bts-world-coming-soon-bts-simulation-mobile-game-bts-world-teaser-website-opens|access-date=January 30, 2019|work=InvenGlobal|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614034114/https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/7405/bts-world-coming-soon-bts-simulation-mobile-game-bts-world-teaser-website-opens|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2020, BTS collaborated with ], to design their own special in-game items inspired by their favorite MapleStory childhood memories.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shaw|first=Luke|date=2020-11-24|title=BTS announce collaboration with long running MMORPG 'MapleStory'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/bts-announce-collaboration-with-long-running-mmorpg-maplestory-2824164|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-22|website=NME|archive-date=2021-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422165059/https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/bts-announce-collaboration-with-long-running-mmorpg-maplestory-2824164}}</ref> BTS have also collaborated with ] to globally launch a new tech accessory collection<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kwak|first=Kristine|date=November 6, 2019|title=BTS to Launch a New Line of Tech Accessories With Casetify (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-tech-accessories-line-phone-cases-casetify-1203396225/|access-date=November 7, 2019|website=Variety|archive-date=December 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214045339/https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bts-tech-accessories-line-phone-cases-casetify-1203396225/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ceramics company Kwangjuyo to release a BTS-themed line of ceramics.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Park|first=So-yeon|date=October 4, 2019|title=광주요, 한글날 맞아 BTS 홍매화 시리즈 선봬|url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20191004084340368|access-date=October 8, 2019|website=Financial News|language=ko|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207152257/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20191004084340368|url-status=live}}</ref> In the food industry, BTS collaborated with ] to launch their own meal that is available in 50 countries.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McCarthy|first=Kelly|title=BTS Army will be 1st in line for this new menu collaboration at McDonald's|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/bts-signature-mcdonalds-meal-includes-sauces-korea-77162857|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Good Morning America|archive-date=2021-04-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419150847/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/bts-signature-mcdonalds-meal-includes-sauces-korea-77162857}}</ref>
			* RM ({{lang|ko|알앰}}){{spaced en dash}} leader, rapper<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|title=Get To Know BTS: Rap Monster|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850195/bts-rap-monster-get-to-know-leader|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509105409/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850195/bts-rap-monster-get-to-know-leader|archive-date=May 9, 2020|access-date=August 20, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref>
			* Jimin ({{lang|ko|지민}}){{spaced en dash}} vocalist<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|title=Get To Know BTS: Jimin|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850223/bts-jimin-get-to-know|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502070243/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850223/bts-jimin-get-to-know|archive-date=May 2, 2020|access-date=August 20, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref>
	In Asia, BTS have worked as brand spokespersons for ], one of the four largest banks in South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Jade|date=March 20, 2018|title=Kpop Boy Band BTS Pitches Banking to Korean Millennials in Spot for KB Bank|url=https://brandinginasia.com/kpop-bts-pitches-banking/|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=Branding in Asia|archive-date=October 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017051127/https://brandinginasia.com/kpop-bts-pitches-banking/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icvoB3ABkIo|date=March 7, 2018|author=KB국민은행|language=ko|trans-title=KB Star Banking X BTS by KB Kookmin Bank (Full ver.)|access-date=August 20, 2019|script-title=ko:KB 스타뱅킹 X 방탄소년단 by KB국민은행(Full ver.)|medium=Online video}}</ref> Their collaboration generated the opening of over 180,000 accounts, and BTS extended their contract with KB Kookmin Bank through 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Ki-hyuk|date=December 27, 2018|script-title=ko:국민銀, 방탄소년단과 재계약 출처|trans-title=Kookmin 銀 re-signs BTS|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1S8MNT1MVL|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=SE Daily|language=ko|archive-date=June 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615032719/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1S8MNT1MVL|url-status=live}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=April 30, 2018|title=Coca-Cola taps BTS as new representative|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/30/0200000000AEN20180430006000320.html|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|archive-date=October 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010120801/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/30/0200000000AEN20180430006000320.html|url-status=live}}</ref> signed BTS on as their new campaign models for promotions during the ] in Russia.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Seong-won|date=April 30, 2018|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 2018년 러시아월드컵 코카콜라 캠페인 모델 발탁|trans-title=BTS to host 2018 Coca-Cola campaign for Russia World Cup|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201805010100000570020239&servicedate=20180430|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=Sports Chosun|language=ko|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628160731/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201805010100000570020239&servicedate=20180430|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=April 30, 2018|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 2018년 러시아월드컵 코카콜라 캠페인 모델 발탁|trans-title=BTS selected as a campaign model for the Russia World Cup|url=http://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201804300833552410|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=Newsen|language=ko|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629231635/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201804300833552410|url-status=live}}</ref> In the tourism sector, BTS have worked as brand models for ] Duty Free Shop since 2017<ref>:
			* V ({{lang|ko|뷔}}){{spaced en dash}} vocalist<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|title=Get to Know BTS: V|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850225/bts-v-get-to-know|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329055557/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850225/bts-v-get-to-know|archive-date=March 29, 2019|access-date=August 20, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref>
			* Jungkook ({{lang|ko|정국}}){{spaced en dash}} vocalist<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|title=Get To Know BTS: Jungkook|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850222/bts-jungkook-get-to-know|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612171404/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850222/bts-jungkook-get-to-know|archive-date=June 12, 2020|access-date=August 20, 2019|magazine=]}}</ref>
	* {{cite web|last=Song|first=Joo Oh|date=November 13, 2017|script-title=ko:롯데면세점. '방탄소년단' 모델 선정 "글로벌 이미지 강화"|trans-title= Lotte Duty Free Shop selected BTS as their model "Strengthens global image"|url=http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=018&aid=0003968738|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=EDaily|language=ko|archive-date=June 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626193927/https://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=018&aid=0003968738|url-status=live}}
	* {{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=November 13, 2017|title=Lotte Duty Free taps BTS as new model|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171113000628|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|via=]|archive-date=July 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702173743/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171113000628|url-status=live}}</ref> and as honorary tourism ambassadors for Seoul as part of the 'I Seoul U' program.<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=September 14, 2017|title=BTS to promote Seoul tourism in video ad|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2017/09/14/0701000000AEN20170914003800315.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914023951/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2017/09/14/0701000000AEN20170914003800315.html|archive-date=September 14, 2017|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|via=]}}</ref> In the beauty and apparel industry, BTS have maintained a relationship with uniform brand SMART since 2016, having renewed their contract with them through 2019.<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=July 3, 2018|title=BTS renews contract with school uniform brand Smart|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807031548026595822_2|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628063313/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807031548026595822_2|url-status=live}}</ref> BTS have also promoted the face mask brand Mediheal,<ref>{{cite web|last=Gu|first=Hye-rin|date=February 25, 2019|script-title=ko:엘앤피코스메틱, 마스크팩 '메디힐' 모델로 방탄소년단 발탁|trans-title=L&P Cosmetics, BTS chosen as 'MediHeal' models for mask pack|url=http://cm.fntimes.com/html/view.php?ud=201902251007255359902857eb1a_18|access-date=February 24, 2019|work=FN Times|language=ko|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627091707/http://cm.fntimes.com/html/view.php?ud=201902251007255359902857eb1a_18|url-status=live}}</ref> the cosmetics brand VT Cosmetics,<ref>{{cite web|last=Chen|first=Lily|date=October 10, 2018|title=BTS Enters the K-Beauty Space With a New Makeup Collaboration|url=https://hypebae.com/2018/10/bts-vt-cosmetics-makeup-collaboration-lipstick-eyeshadow-foundation|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=HYPEBAE|archive-date=April 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425020528/https://hypebae.com/2018/10/bts-vt-cosmetics-makeup-collaboration-lipstick-eyeshadow-foundation|url-status=live}}</ref> the contact lens brand Play/Up,<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=November 6, 2018|script-title=ja:BTS （防弾少年団）、カラーコンタクトレンズのテレビCM出演へ|trans-title=BTS (BTS) to Appear in TV commercials for color contact lenses|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/69506|access-date=August 20, 2019|work=]|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913001812/http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/69506|url-status=live}}</ref> vitamin supplement brand Lemona,<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 7, 2019|title=약업닷컴 - 보건의약계를 대표하는 전문신문 - 약사, 의사, 제약사 - 약업신문|url=http://www.yakup.com/news/index.html?nid=235770|access-date=October 8, 2019|website=www.yakup.com|language=ko|archive-date=June 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625183431/http://www.yakup.com/news/index.html?nid=235770|url-status=live}}</ref> Indonesian e-commerce company ],<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 7, 2019|title=BTS sebagai Brand Ambassador terbaru!|url=https://twitter.com/tokopedia/status/1181268414939058176?s=20|access-date=October 8, 2019|website=@tokopedia|language=id|archive-date=July 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706155808/https://twitter.com/tokopedia/status/1181268414939058176?s=20%2F|url-status=live}}</ref> massage chair brand Bodyfriend,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kwon|first=Yae-rim|date=April 21, 2020|title=BTS the new face of massage chair brand Bodyfriend|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200421000929&np=2&mp=1|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509081514/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200421000929&np=2&mp=1|archive-date=May 9, 2020|access-date=May 9, 2020|work=]}}</ref> and Philippine telecommunications company, ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=News|first=ABS-CBN|date=2021-01-18|title=Global pop superstars BTS join Smart family|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/18/21/global-pop-superstars-bts-joins-smart-family|access-date=2021-01-18|website=ABS-CBN News|archive-date=2021-01-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118090359/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/18/21/global-pop-superstars-bts-joins-smart-family|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2021, BTS were selected as models for ]'s Kloud Draft beer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dong|first=Hyo-jung|date=|title=롯데칠성, 클라우드 맥주 모델로 방탄소년단 발탁|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/468/0000761061|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Sports Seoul|language=ko|archive-date=2021-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414235030/https://n.news.naver.com/article/468/0000761061}}</ref>
	===Philanthropy===
	{{see also|Love Myself (campaign)}}
	In 2015, BTS donated seven tons (7,187&nbsp;kg) of rice to charity at the K-Star Road opening ceremony held in ].<ref name="Rice Donation">{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201512221135485143085_2|title=BTS donates 7 tons of rice for charity|last=Kim|first=Yu-jin|date=December 22, 2015|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630200943/http://kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201512221135485143085_2|archive-date=June 30, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 11, 2018}}</ref> The following year they participated in ALLETS's "Let's Share the Heart" collaboration charity campaign with Naver<ref name="Allet Campaign">Allet campaign:
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.vlive.tv/video/17957/BTS-방탄소년단-LETS-SHARE-THE-HEART-사랑은-함께할-때-빛나는-것|script-title=ko:BTS 방탄소년단 #LETS SHARE THE HEART '사랑은 함께할 때 빛나는 것' 재생수 1,035,903 좋아요 22,610,376 4 months ago|website=]|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207124923/http://www.vlive.tv/video/17957/BTS-%EB%B0%A9%ED%83%84%EC%86%8C%EB%85%84%EB%8B%A8-LETS-SHARE-THE-HEART-%EC%82%AC%EB%9E%91%EC%9D%80-%ED%95%A8%EA%BB%98%ED%95%A0-%EB%95%8C-%EB%B9%9B%EB%82%98%EB%8A%94-%EA%B2%83|archive-date=February 7, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2017}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1073264|title=방탄소년단(BTS) 빛나는 하트, 'Let's Share the heart'|last=Kim|first=Reporter Su Kyung|date=December 2, 2016|website=Ten Asia|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211545/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1073264|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=November 13, 2017}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000678973|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 연말 기부 캠페인 참여... "사랑은 함께 할 때 빛나는 것" |last=Seo|first=Jae-kyeong|date=December 2, 2016|work=X Sports News|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113231207/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000678973|archive-date=November 13, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 13, 2017}}</ref> to raise donations for LISA, a Korean medical charity which promotes organ and blood donation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://campaign.naver.com/v/shareheart/en/|title=Let's Share the Heart|website=Naver Campaign|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116135239/http://campaign.naver.com/v/shareheart/en/|archive-date=January 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref>
	] anti-violence campaign]]
	In January 2017, BTS and Big Hit Entertainment donated ₩100&nbsp;million ($87,915) to the 4/16 Sewol Families for Truth and A Safer Society, an organization connected to the families of the 2014 ]. Each member donated ₩10&nbsp;million and Big Hit donated an additional ₩30&nbsp;million. The donation was intended to have been made in secret.<ref name="Sewol Donation">{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/111953/bts-donates-to-families-of-sewol-ferry-victims-all-kpop-news|title=BTS Donates to Families of Sewol Ferry Victims|last=Min|first=Susan|date=January 21, 2017|work=Mwave|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423063911/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/111953/bts-donates-to-families-of-sewol-ferry-victims-all-kpop-news|archive-date=April 23, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref> Later that year, BTS officially launched their ], an initiative dedicated to funding several social programs to prevent violence against children and teens and to provide support for victims of violence in partnership with the Korean Committee for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.love-myself.org/eng/about-lovemyself/|title=About LOVE MYSELF|publisher=BigHit Entertainment|date=October 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113231206/https://www.love-myself.org/eng/about-lovemyself/|archive-date=November 13, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 13, 2017}}</ref><ref name="bbun">Love Myself campaign refs:
	*{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8022101/bts-collaborates-unicef-love-myself-anti-violence-campaign|title=BTS Collaborates with UNICEF on 'Love Myself' Anti-Violence Campaign|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=October 31, 2017|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101083859/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8022101/bts-collaborates-unicef-love-myself-anti-violence-campaign|archive-date=November 1, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2020}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/bts-partners-unicef-love-myself-anti-violence-campaign-90286|title=BTS Partners With UNICEF on 'Love Myself' Anti-Violence Campaign|last=Drysdale|first=Jennifer|date=November 1, 2017|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102045806/https://www.etonline.com/bts-partners-unicef-love-myself-anti-violence-campaign-90286|archive-date=November 2, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2020}}</ref> BTS donated ₩500&nbsp;million ($448,000) from the members and 100% of all sales of official goods for the Love Myself campaign over the next two years in addition to donations collected from donation desks installed by UNICEF.<ref>Love Myself campaign donations:
	*{{cite web|url=http://www.unicef.or.kr/event/bts_endviolence/?TrackCode=bts_bighit_official|title=BTS Supports #ENDviolence|website=]|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113231206/http://www.unicef.or.kr/event/bts_endviolence/?TrackCode=bts_bighit_official|archive-date=November 13, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=August 11, 2018}}
	*{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0002725020|script-title=ko:방탄소년단X유니세프, 韓최초 글로벌 프로젝트 론칭|last=Hwang|first=Ji-young|date=November 1, 2017|work=Daily Sports|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101165218/http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0002725020|archive-date=November 1, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=November 13, 2017}}</ref> In addition, 3% of the sales from each album in the ''Love Yourself'' series ('']'', '']'', and '']'') were donated to the cause.<ref name="bbun"/> Within two months of its launch, the campaign raised an additional ₩106&nbsp;million, taking the worldwide funds total to ₩606&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003199532|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 '러브 마이셀프' 캠페인, 전 세계 모금액 6억 돌파 (BTS 'Love Myself' Campaign Worldwide Fundraiser Surpasses ₩600,000,000)|last=Kyung|first=Seo|date=January 17, 2018|work=Seoul Economic Daily|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117195531/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003199532|archive-date=January 17, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021|via=]}}</ref> In November 2018, UNICEF Korea announced that the Love Myself campaign had raised over ₩1.6&nbsp;billion ($1.4&nbsp;million).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8483029/bts-unicef-love-myself-campaign-money-raised|title=BTS' UNICEF 'Love Myself' Campaign Raises Over $1.4 Million|website=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103042049/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8483029/bts-unicef-love-myself-campaign-money-raised|archive-date=November 3, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2020}}</ref> By June 2019, it had surpassed ₩2.4&nbsp;billion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.love-myself.org/eng/home/|title=LOVE MYSELF Home|website=love-myself.org|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702234851/http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.love-myself.org%2Feng%2Fhome%2F|archive-date=July 2, 2019|url-status=dead|access-date=July 25, 2019}}</ref> As of March 2021, the campaign has raised ₩3.3&nbsp;billion ($2.98&nbsp;million) globally.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0011338726|script-title=ko:코로나 기부→폭력근절 캠페인까지, 방탄소년단 억대 기부 그 이상 가치(종합)|trans-title=Corona donation → Violence eradication campaign, BTS donations more than a billion won (Comprehensive)|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=March 5, 2021|work=Newsen|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625183421/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0011338726|archive-date=June 25, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021|via=Naver}}</ref><ref name="Yonhap LMS renewal">{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210305008100315|title=BTS says 'Love Myself' initiative helped them embrace themselves more|author=
	<!--Staff writers; no by-line-->|date=March 5, 2021|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305080101/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210305008100315|archive-date=March 5, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref>
	In April 2018, BTS participated in ]'s "Dream Still Lives" tribute to ] alongside other celebrities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/dozens-celebs-stevie-wonders-dream-lives-video-honoring/story?id=54253335|title=Obama, Stevie Wonder and others honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.|date=April 5, 2018|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406114916/https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/dozens-celebs-stevie-wonders-dream-lives-video-honoring/story?id=54253335|archive-date=April 6, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref> That June, the group donated to the ] hospital building fund.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8491984/everything-bts-did-2018|title=Here's Just About Everything BTS Did in 2018|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=December 31, 2018|work=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101085625/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8491984/everything-bts-did-2018|archive-date=January 1, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref> In September, BTS attended the ] 73rd ] for the launch of the youth initiative "Youth 2030: The UN Youth Strategy" and its corresponding UNICEF campaign "Generation Unlimited".<ref name="RSIUN">{{cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-un-fans-stories-constantly-remind-us-responsibility/|title=BTS at the UN: 'Our Fans' Stories Constantly Remind Us of Our Responsibility'|last=Chakraborty|first=Riddhi|date=September 24, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924214754/http://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-un-fans-stories-constantly-remind-us-responsibility/|archive-date=September 24, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref><ref name="CBSUN">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/k-pop-boy-band-bts-beyond-the-scene-bangtan-boys-united-nations-general-assembly-generation-debate/|title=K-pop boy band, "BTS," to give some buzz to staid UN|last=Falk|first=Pamela|date=September 23, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924041038/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/k-pop-boy-band-bts-beyond-the-scene-bangtan-boys-united-nations-general-assembly-generation-debate/|archive-date=September 24, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref> On behalf of the group, BTS' leader RM delivered a six-minute speech in English about self-acceptance, as well as their Love Myself campaign.<ref name=":13">{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/bts-united-nations-speech-love-myself-unicef-campaign|title=Watch BTS Address the United Nations With an Emotional Speech About Self-Acceptance|last=Allaire|first=Christian|date=September 24, 2018|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925005938/https://www.vogue.com/article/bts-united-nations-speech-love-myself-unicef-campaign|archive-date=September 25, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref><ref name="RSIUN"/> According to UNICEF, the goal of the initiative is "to provide quality education and training for young people".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/world-leaders-unite-under-new-initiative-provide-quality-education-and-training|title=World leaders unite under new initiative to provide quality education and training for young people|date=September 20, 2018|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921034257/https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/world-leaders-unite-under-new-initiative-provide-quality-education-and-training|archive-date=September 21, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref> BTS were selected to attend due to their impact on youth culture through their music and social messages, previous philanthropic endeavors, and popularity among the 15-to-25-year-old age demographic.<ref name="RSIUN"/><ref name="CBSUN"/>
	] partnered with BTS in January 2020, for their "Be the Brightest Stars" campaign that included limited-edition beverages, food and merchandise exclusive to South Korea. A portion of the profits from the campaign went towards career and educational development programs for disadvantaged youth as part of The Beautiful Foundation's Opportunity Youth Independence Project.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0011338726|script-title=ko:전국 스타벅스 매장에 방탄소년단 노래 나온다|trans-title=BTS songs appear at Starbucks stores nationwide|date=January 16, 2020|agency=]|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625183421/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0011338726|archive-date=June 25, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021|via=Naver}}</ref> Later that month, BTS participated in the ] week ] charity auction event hosted by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/aerosmith-bts-musicares-charity-auction-2020-931623/|title=Aerosmith, BTS Donate Autographed Gear to MusiCares Charity Auction|last=Blistein|first=Jon|date=December 27, 2019|work=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227181404/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/aerosmith-bts-musicares-charity-auction-2020-931623/|archive-date=December 27, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> The group autographed and submitted a set of seven microphones—the first-ever authorized items from them to be brought to auction—used between 2017 and 2019 during their ]. Initially estimated to raise between $10,000–20,000, the lot sold for $83,200, more than eight times its starting price and the highest of the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1ZO01O|title=K-pop band BTS's microphones fetch $83,200 at auction|author=<!--Reuters Staff-->|date=January 24, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314012127/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1ZO01O|archive-date=March 14, 2021|url-status=dead|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> All proceeds were donated to ], a non-profit organization that focuses on human service issues directly impacting the health and welfare of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-microphones-musicares-auction-aerosmith-942930/|title=BTS' Tour Microphones Sell for $83,000 at MusiCares Auction|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=January 25, 2020|work=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125184303/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-microphones-musicares-auction-aerosmith-942930/|archive-date=January 25, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> In June, BTS and Big Hit donated $1&nbsp;million to ], one of the largest celebrity checks towards the movement in the wake of ]'s murder; the group's fans matched the donation within 24 hours.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-big-hit-1-million-black-lives-matter-donation-1234627049/|title=BTS and Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million to Black Lives Matter (EXCLUSIVE)|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=June 6, 2020|work=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606230313/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bts-big-hit-1-million-black-lives-matter-donation-1234627049/|archive-date=June 6, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://fortune.com/2020/06/08/how-bts-fans-raised-1-million-in-24-hours/|title=It's no fluke how BTS fans raised $1 million in 24 hours|last=Yuan|first=Karen|date=June 8, 2020|website=Fortune|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609112352/https://fortune.com/2020/06/08/how-bts-fans-raised-1-million-in-24-hours/|archive-date=June 9, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> The group later also donated $1&nbsp;million to ]'s Crew Nation campaign to support live music personnel during the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/biz/markets-festivals/bts-big-hit-1-million-crew-nation-1234645150/|title=BTS and Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million to Crew Nation Charity|last=Aswad|first=Jem|date=June 22, 2020|work=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233204/https://variety.com/2020/biz/markets-festivals/bts-big-hit-1-million-crew-nation-1234645150/|archive-date=June 22, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref>
	With the continuation of the pandemic into 2021, BTS participated in another MusiCares fund-raising auction held on January 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/9491533/bts-dynamite-costumes-auction/|title=BTS' 'Dynamite' Costumes Will Soon Be Up for Auction|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=November 30, 2020|work=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130231703/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/9491533/bts-dynamite-costumes-auction/|archive-date=November 30, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> The group donated a collection of outfits—their first time putting costumes up for sale—from their "Dynamite" music video that were projected to raise between $20,000–40,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN28A1ZH|title=BTS 'Dynamite' costumes to light up U.S. music charity auction|author=<!--Reuters Staff-->|date=November 30, 2020|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314021107/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN28A1ZH|archive-date=March 14, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> The ensembles auctioned for $162,500, over eight times original estimates,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-dynamite-outfits-auction-1121697/|title=BTS' 'Dynamite' Outfits Sell for Eight Times Estimated Value at Auction|last=Shaffer|first=Claire|date=February 1, 2021|work=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210312143632/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-dynamite-outfits-auction-1121697/|archive-date=March 12, 2021|url-status=dead|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210202000671|title=BTS' 'Dynamite' outfits sell for $162,500 at charity auction|last=Kan|first=Hyeong-woo|date=February 2, 2021|work=The Korea Herald|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130231703/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/9491533/bts-dynamite-costumes-auction/|archive-date=November 30, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> and were the top-selling item of the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9519078/bts-dynamite-outfits-sold-auction/|title=BTS 'Dynamite' Outfits Sell for $162K at Auction|last=Iasimone|first=Ashley|date=February 1, 2021|work=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201031100/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9519078/bts-dynamite-outfits-sold-auction/|archive-date=February 1, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref> In March 2021, BTS renewed their support for the Love Myself campaign for two more years, and pledged an additional $500,000 per year to UNICEF Korea.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/03/05/entertainment/kpop/BTS-Unicef-Love-Myself/20210305133800562.html|title=BTS extends joint anti-violence campaign with Unicef Korea for two more years|last=Yoon|first=So-yeon|date=March 5, 2021|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305162845/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/03/05/entertainment/kpop/BTS-Unicef-Love-Myself/20210305133800562.html|archive-date=March 5, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref> The group also became sponsors of UNICEF's global #ENDViolence campaign, and will donate a further $1 million by 2022.<ref name="Yonhap LMS renewal"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9536408/bts-renew-commitment-love-myself-anti-violence-campaign-unicef/|title=BTS Renew Commitment to 'Love Myself' Anti-Violence Campaign with UNICEF|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=March 8, 2021|work=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308134313/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9536408/bts-renew-commitment-love-myself-anti-violence-campaign-unicef/|archive-date=March 8, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 28, 2021}}</ref> That same month, BTS donated seven outfits from their "Life Goes On" music video to the Grammy week charity auction hosted by ]. Valued at $30,000, bidding took place from March 8–23. All proceeds went towards the non-profit Grammy Museum Foundation's music education initiatives.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-donate-life-goes-on-outfits-grammy-week-auction-2896600|title=BTS donate 'Life Goes On' outfits to Grammy auction for charity|last=Yeo|first=Gladys|date=March 9, 2021|website=NME|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309084559/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-donate-life-goes-on-outfits-grammy-week-auction-2896600|archive-date=March 9, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2021}}</ref>
	===BTS Universe===
	]
	The BTS Universe, also known as the Bangtan Universe or BU, is an ] created by ] that winds through the group's output. The ] '']'' closely follows the story line, along with their book ''HYYH: The Notes 1''.<ref>{{cite web |title=South Korean Boy Band BTS Come to Comics |url=https://www.newsarama.com/43517-south-korean-boy-band-bts-come-to-comics.html |website=] |access-date=January 19, 2019 |date=January 17, 2019 |archive-date=January 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117195331/https://www.newsarama.com/43517-south-korean-boy-band-bts-come-to-comics.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Herman |first1=Tamar |title=BTS Announce New Book 'The Notes 1' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8494208/bts-the-notes-1-book |website=Billboard |access-date=January 21, 2019 |date=January 21, 2019 |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614051301/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8494208/bts-the-notes-1-book |url-status=live }}</ref> The chronology of the universe began with the song "]" and spans to the present time.<ref>{{cite web |title=I BTS PUBBLICANO IL FUMETTO "SAVE ME": TUTTO QUELLO CHE C'È DA SAPERE |url=http://news.mtv.it/life/games-tech/bts-pubblicano-il-fumetto-save-ecco-tutto-quello-che-ce-da-sapere/ |website=] |access-date=January 29, 2019 |language=it |date=January 17, 2019 |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614233921/http://news.mtv.it/life/games-tech/bts-pubblicano-il-fumetto-save-ecco-tutto-quello-che-ce-da-sapere/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It tells the story of the seven members in an alternate reality and depicts their anxieties and uncertainties as they confront their futures.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bloch |first1=Bethany |title=What marketers can learn from K-Pop band BTS |url=https://www.mumbrella.asia/2019/01/what-marketers-can-learn-from-k-pop-band-bts |website=] |access-date=January 29, 2019 |date=January 22, 2019 |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616110128/https://www.mumbrella.asia/2019/01/what-marketers-can-learn-from-k-pop-band-bts |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Park |first1=Jin-ha |title=The power of K-pop supergroup BTS is felt industry wide as band release films, books and comics |url=https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2184058/power-k-pop-supergroup-bts-felt-industry-wide-band-release-films-books |website=] |access-date=January 30, 2019 |date=January 30, 2019 |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616051705/https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2184058/power-k-pop-supergroup-bts-felt-industry-wide-band-release-films-books |url-status=live }}</ref> In a corporate briefing held on February 4, 2020, Big Hit also announced the upcoming release of its sequel ''HYYH: The Notes 2'', the recreation of five BTS songs into five ]s, and the upcoming ] '']'' to be produced in collaboration with ] and renowned screenwriter Kim Soo-jin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WukUBUApb2U|title=Big Hit Corporate Briefing with the Community (1H 2020)|date=February 4, 2020|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=March 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314082220/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WukUBUApb2U|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":20">{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-fans-will-soon-will-officially-learn-korean-with-bangtan|title=BTS fans will soon be able to officially learn Korean with Bangtan|last=Delgado|first=Sara|date=February 5, 2020|website=]|access-date=February 23, 2020|archive-date=June 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601095757/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-fans-will-soon-will-officially-learn-korean-with-bangtan|url-status=live}}</ref> Speaking to '']'', Michelle Cho, an assistant professor of East Asian Popular Cultures at the University of Toronto, said "As an audio-visual experience, "I Need U" inaugurated the Bangtan Universe—the coming-of-age storyline that brilliantly integrates the Most Beautiful Moment in Life trilogy and continues in music videos, "concept videos" (mini-films), and the multiform, open-ended narrative that's been serialized in album liner notes and Twitter and Instagram posts."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8543872/bts-i-need-u-songs-that-defined-the-decade|title=Songs That Defined the Decade: BTS' 'I Need U'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|work=]|date=November 21, 2019|access-date=December 29, 2019|archive-date=May 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507140917/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8543872/bts-i-need-u-songs-that-defined-the-decade|url-status=live}}</ref>
	Mariejo Ramos from ''The Inquirer'' said about the universe "no other artists have successfully mixed the same literary technique to pop music in such a scale." They used the alternate universe and literary books, such as '']'', as a framing device for their albums.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramos |first1=Mariejo |title=Finding the 'Answer' with BTS |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/304655/finding-answer-bts/ |website=Inquirer |access-date=January 29, 2019 |date=September 2, 2018 |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614223950/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/304655/finding-answer-bts/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Mixing the two has created an interactive environment for their fans who make theories when new material or hints are released.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dodson |first1=Claire |title=The BTS ARMY Has Intense Fan Theories About New "Love Yourself: Answer" Photos |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-army-fan-theories-love-yourself-answer-photos |website=] |access-date=January 29, 2019 |date=August 14, 2018 |archive-date=July 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714130817/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bts-army-fan-theories-love-yourself-answer-photos |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Peters |first1=Megan |title=BTS Tweet Involving 'The Promised Neverland' Sparks New Theories |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/08/14/the-promised-neverland-bts-bangtan-theory-kpop-anime/ |website=Comicbook |access-date=January 29, 2019 |date=August 14, 2018 |archive-date=January 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130110301/https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/08/14/the-promised-neverland-bts-bangtan-theory-kpop-anime/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Khater |first1=Ashraf |title=BTS 'Wings': 4 Creepy Fan Theories Explaining Bangtan Boys' New Short Film |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/bts-wings-4-creepy-fan-theories-explaining-bangtan-boys-new-short-film-2411344 |website=] |access-date=January 29, 2019 |date=September 4, 2016 |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616005001/https://www.ibtimes.com/bts-wings-4-creepy-fan-theories-explaining-bangtan-boys-new-short-film-2411344 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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	==Personnel==
	*] (진) – vocalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850038/bts-jin-get-to-know|title=Get To Know BTS: Jin|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329023925/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850038/bts-jin-get-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*] (슈가) – rapper<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850096/bts-suga-get-to-know|title=Get To Know BTS: Suga|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327171622/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850096/bts-suga-get-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*] (제이홉) – rapper<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850097/bts-j-hope-get-to-know|title=Get To Know BTS: J-Hope|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=July 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703100235/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850097/bts-j-hope-get-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*] – leader, rapper<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850195/bts-rap-monster-get-to-know-leader|title=Get To Know BTS: Rap Monster|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=May 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509105409/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850195/bts-rap-monster-get-to-know-leader|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*] (지민) – vocalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850223/bts-jimin-get-to-know|title=Get To Know BTS: Jimin|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=May 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502070243/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850223/bts-jimin-get-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*] (뷔) – vocalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850225/bts-v-get-to-know|title=Get to Know BTS: V|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329055557/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850225/bts-v-get-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*] (정국) – vocalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850222/bts-jungkook-get-to-know|title=Get To Know BTS: Jungkook|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 30, 2017|work=]|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-date=June 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612171404/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850222/bts-jungkook-get-to-know|url-status=live}}</ref>
	==Discography==		==Discography==
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	{{Main|BTS videography}}		{{Main|BTS videography}}
			'''Films'''
	The filmography and videography for BTS have appeared in multiple forms of media including exhibitions, films, television work and on-line shows. Their exhibitions have included the 2015 "Butterfly Dream: BTS Open Media Exhibition", and their films have included '']''. Their television work has included the eight episode 2018 '']'', and their on-line shows have included the 15 episode ''BTS GAYO'' from 2015-2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201701251755480289148_2|title= BTS airs 'BTS Gayo' season 2|last=Jie|first=Ye-eun|date=January 25, 2017|work=Kpop Herald|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028153149/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201701251755480289148_2|url-status=live}}</ref>
			* '']'' (2018)
			* '']'' (2019)
			* '']'' (2019)
			* '']'' (2020)
			* '']'' (2022)
			* ''BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas'' (2023)
			'''Online shows'''
	==Concert tours==
			* '']'' (2015–present)
			* '']'' (2020–2021)
			* ''BTS: Bon Voyage'' (2016–present)
			== Bibliography ==
			* '']'' (2023)
			== Concert tours ==
	{{Main|List of BTS live performances}}		{{Main|List of BTS live performances}}
			* ] (2014–2015)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=565549|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 첫 단독콘서트, 2분 만에 전석 매진...1회 추가 공연|date=September 11, 2014|work=TV Report|access-date=May 27, 2019|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2014/10/1331260/|script-title=ko:=방탄소년단, 첫 콘서트 성황리 마쳐...후속 활동 돌입|date=October 20, 2014|work=Maeil Business|access-date=May 27, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240228193033/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/6359539|archive-date=February 28, 2024|url-status=live|language=ko}}</ref>
	* ] (2014–2015)
			* ] (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 일본 투어 콘서트 성황리에 종료.. '한국 콘서트도 곧'|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/449475|access-date=August 3, 2015|archive-date=June 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630183844/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/449475|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 日 4개 도시 투어 성황리 마쳐|url=http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&no=171313&year=2015|access-date=August 3, 2015|archive-date=June 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630235333/http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&no=171313&year=2015|url-status=live|date=February 23, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ja:防弾少年団1st Japan Tour 2015「Wake Up: Open Your Eyes」ライブ・ビューイング実施決定!! {{!}} プレスリリース {{!}} BARKS|url=http://www.barks.jp/pr/?id=6023|website=www.barks.jp| date=January 19, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2015|archive-date=June 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630223300/http://www.barks.jp/pr/?id=6023|url-status=live}}</ref>
	* ] (2015)
			* ] (2015–2016)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000128323|script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 11월 콘서트 포스터 공개..가을 분위기 물씬|date=September 14, 2019|work=Ten Asia|access-date=May 27, 2019|language=ko|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240228190117/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000128323|archive-date=February 28, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
	* ] (2015–2016)
			* ] (2017)<ref>{{Cite web|title=BTS presents tearful, beautiful finale of 'Wings' tour in Seoul|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171211000750|newspaper=]|last=Hong|first=Dam-young|date=December 11, 2017|access-date=June 30, 2022|archive-date=June 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630033048/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171211000750|url-status=live}}</ref>
	* ] (2017)
			* ] (2018–2019)<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8390251/bts-announce-new-tour-dates-full-list|title=BTS Announces World Tour With Stops In Six North American Cities|magazine=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=April 26, 2018|access-date=April 26, 2018|archive-date=June 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626022417/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8390251/bts-announce-new-tour-dates-full-list|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8543647/bts-love-yourself-speak-tour-earnings|title=BTS Finish Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour With $116 Million|date=November 14, 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 16, 2019|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115014310/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8543647/bts-love-yourself-speak-tour-earnings|url-status=live}}</ref>
	* ] (2018–2019)
	* ] (TBA)		* ] (2020; cancelled)
			* ] (2021–2022)
			==Notes==
			{{Notelist}}
	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
			== Cited literature ==
			* {{cite book|title=Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-pop|first=Crystal S.|last=Anderson|publisher=University Press of Mississippi|year=2020|isbn=978-1-4968-3009-8|ref={{sfnRef|Anderson}}}}
			* {{cite journal|title=Algorithmic Regulation in Media and Cultural Policy: A Framework to Evaluate Barriers to Accountability|first1=Robert|last1=Hunt|first2=Fenwick|last2=McKelvey|journal=Journal of Information Policy|year=2019|volume=9|pages=307–335|doi=10.5325/jinfopoli.9.2019.0307|jstor=10.5325/jinfopoli.9.2019.0307|s2cid=213521720|ref={{sfnRef|Hunt & McKelvey}}|doi-access=free}}
			* {{cite book
			| last = Jin
			| first = Dal Yong
			| editor-last = Kim
			| editor-first = Youna
			| contribution =Transnational Cultural Power of BTS: Digital Fan Activism in the Social Media Era
			| title = The Soft Power of the Korean Wave: ''Parasite'', BTS and Drama
			| year = 2022
			| pages = 142–154
			| publisher = Routledge
			| isbn = 978-1-00310-248-9
			| ref={{sfnRef|Youna Kim}}
			}}
			* {{cite journal|last=Ju|first=Hyunshik|title=Premediating a Narrative of Growth: BTS, Digital Media, and Fan Culture|journal=Popular Entertainment Studies|pages=19–33|issn=1837-9303|url=https://novaojs.newcastle.edu.au/ojs/index.php/pes/article/view/223/230|access-date=June 7, 2022|archive-date=March 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321004153/https://novaojs.newcastle.edu.au/ojs/index.php/pes/article/view/223/230|url-status=dead}}
			* {{cite book
			| last = Keith
			| first = Sarah
			| editor-last = Kim
			| editor-first = Youna
			| contribution =BTS as Cultural Ambassadors
			| title = The Soft Power of the Korean Wave: ''Parasite'', BTS and Drama
			| year = 2022
			| pages = 152–167
			| publisher = Routledge
			| isbn = 978-1-00310-248-9
			| ref={{sfnRef|Keith}}
			}}
			* {{cite book
			| last = Kim
			| first = Kyung Hyun
			| title = Hegemonic Mimicry: Korean Popular Culture of the Twenty-first Century
			| publisher=Duke University Press
			| year= 2021
			| isbn = 978-1-4780-1358-7
			| ref= {{sfnRef|Kyung Hyun Kim 2021}}}}
			* {{cite book
			| last = Kim
			| first = Kyung Hyun
			| editor-last = Kim
			| editor-first = Youna
			| contribution =BTS and the World Music Industry
			| title = The Soft Power of the Korean Wave: ''Parasite'', BTS and Drama
			| year = 2022
			| pages = 107–117
			| publisher = Routledge
			| isbn = 978-1-00310-248-9
			| ref={{sfnRef|Kyung Hyun Kim 2022}}
			}}
			* {{cite book
			| last = Kim
			| first = Youna
			| editor-last = Kim
			| editor-first = Youna
			| contribution =Introduction: Popular Culture and Soft Power in the Social Media Age
			| title = The Soft Power of the Korean Wave: ''Parasite'', BTS and Drama
			| year = 2022
			| pages = 1–38
			| publisher = Routledge
			| isbn = 978-1-00310-248-9
			| ref={{sfnRef|Jin}}
			}}
			* {{Cite book|last=Kim|first=Young-dae|title=BTS–The Review: A Comprehensive Look at the Music of BTS|publisher=RH Korea|year=2019a|isbn=978-8-925-56582-8|translator=H.J. Chung}}
			* {{cite book
			| last = Lie
			| first = John
			| editor-last = Kim
			| editor-first = Youna
			| contribution =BTS, the Highest Stage of K-Pop
			| title = The Soft Power of the Korean Wave: ''Parasite'', BTS and Drama
			| year = 2022
			| pages = 118–128
			| publisher = Routledge
			| isbn = 978-1-00310-248-9
			| ref={{sfnRef|Lie}}
			}}
			* {{cite book
			| last1 = Quessard
			| first1 = Maud
			| year = 2020
			| contribution = Entertainment Diplomacy
			| title = Global Diplomacy: An Introduction to the Theory and Practice
			| editor-first=Thierry
			| editor-last = Balzacq
			| editor2-first= Frédéric
			| editor2-last=Charillon
			| editor3-first=Frédéric
			|editor3-last=Ramel
			| url = https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28786-3_21
			| publisher = Palgrave Macmillan
			| pages = 279–296
			| doi = 10.1007/978-3-030-28786-3_21
			| isbn = 978-3-03028-785-6
			| s2cid = 211355635
			| ref={{sfnRef|Quessard}}
			}}
			* {{cite book|last=Shapiro|first=Marc|title=Burn the Stage: The Rise of BTS and Korean Boy Bands|year=2018|publisher=Riverdale Avenue Books|isbn=978-1-62601-490-9 | ref={{sfnRef|Shapiro}}}}
			* {{cite book|last=Sprinkel|first=Katy|title=BTS: One|publisher=Triumph Books|year=2021|isbn=978-1-64125-643-8|ref={{sfnRef|Sprinkel}}}}
			==Further reading==
			* {{cite book |year=2023 |editor=Suk-Young Kim |title=The Cambridge Companion to K-Pop |chapter=Part V: The Band That Surprised the World |publisher=] |location=Cambridge |isbn=978-1-108-94478-6 |ref=no }}
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South Korean boy band For other uses, see BTS (disambiguation).

BTS
BTS at the White House in May 2022 (left to right): V, Jungkook, Jimin, RM, Jin, J-Hope, and Suga
Background information
Also known as	Bangtan Boys Bangtan Sonyeondan Beyond the Scene Bulletproof Boy Scouts
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop pop hip hop R&B EDM
Discography	Albums singles
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Big Hit Pony Canyon Def Jam Japan/Universal Music Japan Columbia Universal Geffen
Members	Jin Suga J-Hope RM Jimin V Jungkook
Website	bts.ibighit.com
Korean name
Hangul	방탄소년단
Hanja	防彈少年團
Transcriptions Revised Romanization Bangtan Sonyeondan McCune–Reischauer Pangt'an Sonyŏndan
Japanese name
Kanji	防弾少年団
Hiragana	ぼうだんしょうねんだん
Transcriptions Revised Hepburn Bōdan Shōnendan Kunrei-shiki Bôdan Syônendan

BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단; RR: Bangtan Sonyeondan; lit. Bulletproof Boy Scouts), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, who co-write or co-produce much of their material. Originally a hip hop group, they expanded their musical style to incorporate a wide range of genres, while their lyrics have focused on subjects including mental health, the troubles of school-age youth and coming of age, loss, the journey towards self-love, individualism, and the consequences of fame and recognition. Their discography and adjacent work has also referenced literature, philosophy and psychology, and includes an alternate universe storyline.

BTS debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment with the single album 2 Cool 4 Skool. BTS released their first Korean and Japanese-language studio albums, Dark & Wild and Wake Up respectively, in 2014. The group's second Korean studio album, Wings (2016), was their first to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS had crossed into the global music market and led the Korean Wave into the United States, becoming the first Korean ensemble to receive a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their single "Mic Drop", as well as the first act from South Korea to top the Billboard 200 with their studio album Love Yourself: Tear (2018). In 2020, BTS became the fastest group since the Beatles to chart four US number-one albums in less than two years, with Love Yourself: Answer (2018) becoming the first Korean album certified Platinum by the RIAA; in the same year, they also became the first all-South Korean act to reach number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200 with their Grammy-nominated single "Dynamite". Follow-up releases "Savage Love", "Life Goes On", "Butter", and "Permission to Dance" made them the fastest act to earn four US number-one singles since Justin Timberlake in 2006.

As of 2023, BTS is the best-selling musical act in South Korean history according to the Circle Chart, having sold in excess of 40 million albums. Their studio album Map of the Soul: 7 (2020) is the fourth best-selling album of all time in South Korea, as well as the first in the country to surpass both four and five million registered sales. They are the first non-English-speaking and Asian act to sell out concerts at Wembley Stadium and the Rose Bowl (Love Yourself World Tour, 2019), and were named the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) Global Recording Artist of the Year for both 2020 and 2021. The group's accolades include multiple American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and nominations for five Grammy Awards. Outside of music, they have addressed three sessions of the United Nations General Assembly and partnered with UNICEF in 2017 to establish the Love Myself anti-violence campaign. Featured on Time's international cover as "Next Generation Leaders" and dubbed the "Princes of Pop", BTS has also appeared on Time's lists of the 25 most influential people on the internet (2017–2019) and the 100 most influential people in the world (2019), and in 2018 became the youngest recipients of the South Korean Order of Cultural Merit for their contributions in spreading the Korean culture and language.

On June 14, 2022, the group announced a scheduled pause in group activities to enable the members to complete their 18 months of mandatory South Korean military service, with a reunion planned for 2025. Jin, the eldest member, enlisted on December 13, 2022; the others followed in 2023.

Name

BTS stands for the Korean phrase Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korean: 방탄소년단; Hanja: 防彈少年團), which translates literally to 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'. According to member J-Hope, the name signifies the group's desire "to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim on adolescents like bullets". In Japan, they are known as Bōdan Shōnendan (防弾少年団). In July 2017, BTS announced that their name would also stand for "Beyond the Scene" as part of their new brand identity. This extended the meaning of their name to encompass the idea of growth "from a boy to an adult who opens the doors that are facing forward".

History

2010–2014: Formation and early years

BTS was formed in 2010, after Big Hit Entertainment CEO Bang Si-hyuk wanted to form a hip hop group around RM (Kim Nam-joon), an underground rapper well known on the music scene in Seoul. At the time, physical album sales were on the decline and digital revenues were not yet high enough to compensate. Seeing a need for diversified income streams, Bang decided to form an idol group instead, because of the potential for live concert performances and passionate support from fans of such groups. Many trainees refused to become part of an idol group, but J-Hope, RM, and Suga remained. Bang chose to vary from the usual, highly regimented idol groups and create one where the members would be individuals rather than an ensemble and free to express themselves. Auditions were held in 2010 with plans to launch the following year. The band members lived together, practicing up to 15 hours a day, and first performed before a small crowd of industry insiders in 2013.

We started to tell the stories that people wanted to hear and were ready to hear, stories that other people could not or would not tell. We said what other people were feeling—like pain, anxieties and worries. That was our goal, to create this empathy that people can relate to.

 —Suga

BTS's representation by Big Hit, rather than one of the three agencies that dominated K-pop at the time, allowed the individual members leeway to express their individuality and have input into the music. On June 12, 2013, BTS released their debut single album 2 Cool 4 Skool, along with the lead single "No More Dream", neither of which sold particularly well at the time. On June 13, 2013, BTS made their stage debut on M Countdown with the single, "No More Dream". Nevertheless, according to Kathy Sprinkel in her book on BTS, that single was "spotlighting young people's anxiety in the face of lofty parental expectations, sent shock waves through the K-pop ranks. Here was a musical act that wasn't pulling any punches. More specifically, they had a point of view, and they weren't afraid to take on topics that are considered taboo in South Korean society and elsewhere." The album reached the top five on South Korea's Gaon Music Chart. In 2 Cool 4 Skool, BTS employed an old-school hip-hop sound from the 1990s. The album's release was followed by appearances on Korean music shows, which caught the attention of reviewers and viewers.

In September 2013, BTS released the second entry in their "school trilogy": the EP, O!RUL8,2?. The album was released alongside the single "N.O." Similarly to 2 Cool 4 Skool, the new release had a theme of students feeling under pressure and needing to sacrifice their dreams and aspirations. According to scholar Kyung Hyun Kim, many of BTS's earlier works such as "N.O." and "No More Dreams" were "expressions of rebellion against the establishment that tapped into Korean teenagers' frustrations with the country's educational system" and, he stated, helped them build a fan base among young people in North America and Europe. That same month, BTS starred in their own variety show, SBS MTV's Rookie King Channel Bangtan, in which members parodied variety shows such as VJ Special Forces and MasterChef Korea. At the end of the year, BTS was recognized with several New Artist of the Year awards in South Korea.

2014–2017

Skool Luv Affair and first concert tour

The last entry in BTS "school trilogy", the Skool Luv Affair EP, was released in February 2014. The release topped the Gaon Album Chart, and appeared on Billboard's World Albums Chart for the first time, peaking at number three. The EP was supported by two singles: "Boy in Luv" and "Just One Day". Following Skool Luv Affair's release, BTS played at their first fan meeting in Seoul, selecting the name A.R.M.Y. for the fan club. In July 2014, BTS hosted a concert in West Hollywood, their first show in the United States, and in August, they appeared at KCON in Los Angeles.

In August 2014, BTS released the album Dark & Wild, which reached number two in South Korea. It was supported by two singles: "Danger" and "War of Hormone". The group embarked on their first concert tour, 2014 BTS Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet, which lasted from October to December 2014. The band launched their first Japanese studio album, Wake Up, in December 2014; the release peaked at number three on the Oricon Albums Chart. After the album's release, BTS held their 1st Japan Tour 2015 Wake Up: Open Your Eyes in February 2015. The Red Bullet Tour that had begun on October 17, 2014, in South Korea was resumed on June 6, 2015, in Malaysia and toured Australia, North America and Latin America before ending in Hong Kong that August. In all, the entire tour attracted 80,000 spectators at 18 cities in 13 countries.

Mainstream breakthrough and commercial success

BTS experimented with other styles of music besides hip-hop in The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1, released in 2015. BTS wanted to express the beauty and anxiousness of youth and settled on the title of "花樣年華" (Korean: 화양연화; RR: Hwayangyeonhwa), loosely interpreted to define "youth" metaphorically as "the most beautiful moment in life". The album served as an introduction to their youth trilogy, a triptych of albums dedicated to the struggles of young people. The single "I Need U" was a top-five hit in South Korea and garnered the group a win on SBS MTV's The Show. The second single "Dope" (Korean: 쩔어; RR: Jjeoreo; lit. It's awesome) reached number three on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart and its music video was viewed over 100 million times on YouTube. The group began the world tour extension of their Red Bullet Tour in June, titled 2015 Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet, visiting cities throughout Asia, Oceania, North America, and Latin America. "For You", in Japanese, was released together with Japanese versions of "War of Hormone" and "Let Me Know" on June 17, 2015, and immediately topped Oricon's daily chart.

In November, BTS commenced their third concert tour, 2015 BTS LIVE "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: On Stage", beginning with three sold-out shows in Seoul. The tour marked the debut of their fourth EP, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2, and was later extended to Japan. Thematically, the EP focused more on the serious and speculative aspects of youth, touching on the pursuit of success, loneliness, affection for their origins, and the suffering of the younger generation due to unfavorable conditions in current society. The album topped the weekly Gaon Album and Billboard World Albums charts. It also marked their first appearance on the Billboard 200 chart, making it for one week at number 171, and eight of the tracks appeared on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.

Their compilation album and the finale to their "youth trilogy", The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever was released on May 2, 2016. With 300,000 presold copies, it included three new singles: "Epilogue: Young Forever", "Fire", and "Save Me", which debuted in the top three spots on the Billboard World Digital Charts. The album topped the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea for two consecutive weeks and reached number 107 on the Billboard 200. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever won Album of the Year at the 2016 Melon Music Awards. BTS embarked on their Asia tour extension, 2016 BTS LIVE "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage: Epilogue" from May to August 2016. Tickets for the 14 shows in 10 Asian cities sold out, some in as little as five seconds.

In September 2016, BTS released their second Japanese studio album Youth. The album sold 44,547 copies on the first day of its release, and charted 1st in the Oricon Daily Album Chart. The album was eventually certified Gold with sales of roughly over 100,000 in Japan. It was followed one month later in October, by their next studio album Wings, which combined the themes of youth presented in their previous "youth trilogy" with temptation and adversity. The album and its tracks, including the single "Blood Sweat & Tears" immediately rose to the top on eight music charts, including the Gaon Music Chart, and led the iTunes album charts in 23 countries. Wings opened at number 26 on the Billboard 200, with 16,000 album-equivalent units in the US for the week of its release, the best week ever there for a K-pop album. It became the best-selling album in Gaon Album Chart history.

You Never Walk Alone and Love Yourself: Her

In February 2017, BTS released the repackaged edition of Wings entitled You Never Walk Alone. The 700,000 pre-orders of it (an increase from the 500,000 pre-orders of Wings) helped break the record for most albums sold in a month in South Korea, as it reached 1.49 million copies by the end of its first month. The lead single was "Spring Day" and it won Best Song of the Year at the 2017 Melon Music Awards. BTS's second world tour, 2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour, began in February. On the tour, BTS played arenas in the US, such as New Jersey's Prudential Center and California's Honda Center. Tickets for the North American leg sold out within hours and two shows were added. After completing the North American leg, BTS attended the 24th Billboard Music Awards in May and won Top Social Artist, the first K-pop group to win a Billboard award. BTS fans cast over 300 million votes for the band and broke a six-year winning streak held by Justin Bieber, a performer with 100 million Twitter followers. This caused the international media to focus on the ability of BTS's fandom to propel the group to such a victory.

BTS released a remake of Seo Taiji's "Come Back Home" (1995) in July 2017, giving it new lyrics but maintaining the theme of urging societal change. Later that year, BTS embarked on their "Love Yourself" album series, with theme of the enlightenment of self-love through the "起承轉結" (Korean: 기승전결; RR: Giseungjeongyeol) narrative sequence of "beginning, development, turn, and conclusion." BTS released its first part, their fifth EP, Love Yourself: Her, on September 18. RM considered "DNA", the lead single from that album, as "taking BTS to new ground. We tried to apply new grammar and perspectives." He said of the album, "I believe it's going to be the starting point of a second chapter of our career; the beginning of our Chapter Two." Sonically, the EP served as "a dual exploration of the group's electro-pop and hip-hop leanings".

Love Yourself: Her debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200. The album had 1,664,041 sales in May 2017 to lead the Gaon Chart, and was the first in 16 years to exceed 1.2 million copies sold since g.o.d's fourth album Chapter 4 (2001). "DNA" was released simultaneously with the EP, and its music video accumulated 21 million views in its first 24 hours. It became BTS's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, charting at number 85, making them the first K-pop boy band to reach that chart. The single rose to number 67 the following week and became the highest-charting song on the Hot 100 for any K-pop group. A remix of "Mic Drop" from the album, featuring Desiigner, was released as a single and peaked at number 28, the first time a K-pop group had cracked the top forty. Both singles attained Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in early 2018. "Mic Drop" achieved Platinum status in the US later that year.

In November 2017, BTS became the first K-pop group to perform at the American Music Awards. BTS won Artist of the Year at the 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards in December, winning for the second consecutive year. They released "DNA" and "Mic Drop" together with a new song "Crystal Snow" as a single album in Japan on December 6, 2017, though the songs were made digitally available elsewhere. It topped the Oricon Chart for the week of its release. It was the only album by a foreign artist to be certified Double Platinum in Japan in 2017. Later that month, they made their Japanese television prime time music show debut on Music Station Super Live, and ended the year by performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

In 2017, BTS partnered with UNICEF on the "Love Myself" campaign, intended to help end violence, abuse, and bullying, and to promote self-esteem and well-being among young people. Both Big Hit and the group pledged money to promote the campaign, and BTS sold special "Love Myself" merchandise and set up dedicated booths at concert venues. The campaign was renewed in 2021, with UNICEF deeming it to have been successful.

2018–2020

Love Yourself album series

BTS won major awards at the Golden Disc and Seoul Music Awards in January 2018. In March, the group premiered an eight-episode documentary titled Burn the Stage that offered a behind-the-scenes look at their 2017 Wings Tour, exclusively on YouTube Premium. Their third Japanese studio album, Face Yourself, was released on April 4, 2018, and quickly reached the top 5 of the U.S. iTunes Albums chart. A nine-minute short film, titled Euphoria: Theme of "Love Yourself: Wonder" and featuring the song "Euphoria", followed the next day as a prelude to the group's third Korean-language studio album, Love Yourself: Tear. BTS promoted Tear's May 18, 2018, release with an appearance at the 25th Billboard Music Awards two days later, where they made their initial BBMA performance with their single, "Fake Love". The group also won Top Social Artist for a second consecutive time. The album coincided with the "轉" or "turn" of the series, touching on the tortuous enlightenment of loving without being loved, the pains and sorrows of separation, and providing encouragement to those without dreams.

Love Yourself: Tear debuted at number one its first week on the Billboard 200, becoming BTS's first number-one album in the US and the first K-pop album to top the US albums chart. It also became BTS's first top-10 release in Britain, reaching number eight on the UK Albums Chart. "Fake Love" became BTS's top-10 single on the Hot 100, the first time a song sung mostly in a language other than English had debuted in the top 10. BTS released their compilation album Love Yourself: Answer in August 2018. The album was supported by the single "Idol" and its alternative digital release featuring Nicki Minaj.

Love Yourself: Answer sold over 1.9 million copies on the Gaon Album Chart in August 2018. The album became BTS's second number-one on the Billboard 200 and led to their highest US sales week in the country to that point with 185,000 album equivalent units. In November 2018, Love Yourself: Answer became the first Korean language album to be certified Gold by the RIAA. "Idol" and Love Yourself: Answer both received Platinum certifications in the US, with sales of more than 1 million.

In conjunction with Love Yourself: Answer's release in August 2018, BTS commenced their world tour, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself, with two concerts in the Seoul Olympic Stadium, which sold out in a matter of seconds, as did others of the 22 shows in 12 countries. In October, BTS released their collaboration with Steve Aoki "Waste It on Me", their first all-English language feature. For the final stop of the North American leg, the group performed at Citi Field in New York City, marking the first time a Korean act performed at a US stadium. According to StubHub, BTS was the second best-selling concert act outside the US, behind only Ed Sheeran. That October, BTS renewed their contract with Big Hit Entertainment through 2026.

In early November 2018, a popular Japanese music show cancelled BTS's performance, citing a T-shirt a member wore the year before, bearing a photograph of a mushroom cloud following the bombing of Nagasaki. In the same month, the Jewish human rights organization Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) stated that BTS owed an apology for that shirt, and for clothing and flags with Nazi symbolism. Big Hit Entertainment issued an apology, explaining that the images were not intended to be hurtful to the victims of Nazism or atomic bombings and that the group and management would take steps to prevent future mistakes. They also stated the flags were meant to be a commentary on the Korean school system. The apology was accepted by SWC and the Korean Atomic Bomb Victim Association. John Lie, in his scholarly article on BTS, opined that the Nazi incident showed that the group is not tightly controlled, as are other K-pop ensembles, whose every move seems scripted, and that the members have opinions and are not afraid to express them.

At the 20th Mnet Asian Music Awards, BTS won Artist of the Year and ranked number eight on Billboard's year-end Top Artist Chart and were also the number two act of the year in the Duo/Group ranking, only behind Imagine Dragons. They were also listed as one of the 50 most influential people by Bloomberg for their "willingness to address social issues, mental health, and politics, despite being in a genre often painted as bubble gum pop".

Map of the Soul: Persona, stadium world tour and BTS World

In February 2019, BTS, for the first time, were presenters at the Grammy Awards. In April, Time named them one of the Time 100, the most influential people of 2019. Their EP, Map of the Soul: Persona, was released on April 12 with the single "Boy with Luv" (Korean: 작은 것들을 위한 시; RR: Jageun geotdeureul wihan si), featuring American singer Halsey. The EP's release was followed by a performance on Saturday Night Live, the first K-pop act to appear there. Map of the Soul: Persona became the first Korean-language album to reach the number one position in both the UK and Australia, and the group's third album to top the Billboard 200 in less than a year. Map of the Soul: Persona became the best-selling album ever in South Korea in terms of physical copies sold, with more than 3.2 million sales in less than a month. "Boy with Luv" debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2019, the highest placement ever for a K-pop song.

Following their two wins at the 26th Billboard Music Awards in May, including for Top Duo/Group, BTS embarked on their world tour stadium extension, Love Yourself: Speak Yourself. Due to the demand, BTS added more shows after tickets for the first dates sold out within two hours. In the lead up to the release of their mobile game BTS World, in June 2019 BTS released "Dream Glow" featuring Charli XCX, "A Brand New Day" with Zara Larsson, and "All Night" with Juice Wrld. The group released the song "Heartbeat" with a music video from the game's official soundtrack, titled BTS World: Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack was certified Double Platinum by Gaon. On July 3, 2019, pre-orders for the single "Lights" crossed one million copies, marking the first time a foreign artist had accomplished this in Japan since Celine Dion in 1995. "Lights" debuted at number 81 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the chart issue date of July 8, 2019, and reached number one the following week. On August 8, 2019, "Lights" received Million certification from the RIAJ, denoting shipments of one million copies.

Love Yourself: Her and Love Yourself: Tear both crossed 2 million copies in August. All three albums of the Love Yourself series have sold more than 2 million copies each in South Korea. Love Yourself: Tear gained silver certification by the BPI for sales in the UK, becoming their third album to do so following Love Yourself: Answer and Map of the Soul: Persona. For the final stop of their record-breaking Love Yourself: Speak Yourself World Tour, the group played Seoul's Olympic Stadium. BTS was the third top-grossing touring musical act of 2019. That same month, they released a remix version of the song "Make It Right" featuring Lauv. In November, BTS won three times at the 2019 American Music Awards, for Best Tour, Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock, and Favorite Social Artist (the second consecutive year).

In December, they attended both the 2019 Melon Music Awards and the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards. In each case, they became the first group to sweep the four major awards. At the 34th Golden Disc Awards, BTS became the first artists in history to win grand prizes in both the physical and digital categories in a single year. Map of the Soul: Persona was named the second best-selling physical album of 2019 in the US by Nielsen Music behind Taylor Swift's Lover and was ranked sixth overall on the chart of Top 10 Albums (Total Sales) in the US. BTS wrapped 2019 as the fourth-highest-ranked group on Billboard's Top Billboard 200 Artists–Duo/Group ranking, behind Queen, Imagine Dragons and the Beatles. Map of the Soul: Persona was named as the third best-selling album of 2019 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), making BTS the first Korean artist to be listed on the Global Top 10 Album Chart in consecutive years. The IFPI named BTS as one of the best-selling artists of 2019 for a second consecutive year, making them the first non-English speaking act to achieve this.

Map of the Soul: 7, "Dynamite" and Be

In January 2020, BTS released "Black Swan" along with a choreography art film performed by MN Dance Company of Slovenia as the first single from their album Map of the Soul: 7. Album distributor Dreamus reported that stock pre-orders of the album reached a record-breaking 4.02 million. Later that month, BTS performed at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, making BTS the first Korean act to perform at the Grammys. Map of the Soul: 7 was released on February 21 to favorable reviews. The album was supported by the single "On" and an alternative digital release of it featuring Australian singer Sia. According to Gaon Chart, Map of the Soul: 7 sold over 4.1 million copies in nine days after its release, surpassing Map of the Soul: Persona to become the best-selling album in South Korean history and the first album to be certified quadruple million. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, making BTS the fastest group to earn four number one albums since the Beatles in 1966–1968. "On" debuted at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, giving BTS its first top-five hit, and the most Hot 100 top-10 entries of any Korean act, with three. BTS planned to support the Map of the Soul album series with a concert series, Map of the Soul Tour, beginning in April, but this was indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In April 2020, BTS became the first K-pop artist to sell more than 20 million albums cumulatively, making them the best-selling artist in South Korean history. That month, amid the pandemic restrictions, BTS held a two-day online streaming concert event titled Bang Bang Con, where the group shared footage of past concerts on their YouTube channel. On June 7, BTS headlined YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 online graduation event, performing "Boy with Luv", "Spring Day", and "Mikrokosmos". Their commencement speeches highlighted their own graduations and offered "messages of hope and inspiration for the class of 2020 in both Korean and English". On June 14, BTS held an online live concert, Bang Bang Con: The Live, as part of the seventh anniversary of their debut. It garnered peak viewership of 756,000 live viewers in 107 countries and territories, setting the record for the largest audience for a paid virtual concert. On June 19, BTS released the Japanese single, "Stay Gold", from their fourth Japanese album, Map of the Soul: 7 – The Journey, which was released worldwide on July 14. It surpassed 564,000 copies in its first week, breaking the record for highest first week album sales by male foreign artists in Japan.

BTS released their first English-language single, "Dynamite", on August 21. "Dynamite" debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning BTS their first chart topper and making them the first all-South Korean act to earn a number one single in the US. The single also topped Billboard's new Global 200 for the week ending September 24, as well as Global Excluding US charts, becoming the first single to top both simultaneously. "Dynamite" peaked at number five on the US Mainstream Top 40 and on the. Billboard Pop Singles chart, becoming their first Top 10 on each and the former the highest-charting entry by a Korean act. On August 31, BTS made their MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) debut with the first live performance of "Dynamite" and won four awards: Best Group, Best Choreography, Best Pop Video, and Best K-pop (the last three for their music video for "On"). On October 14, they performed the single at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards and won the Top Social Artist award for a fourth consecutive year.

On October 2, 2020, BTS released a remix of Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo's single "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)". It topped the Hot 100. On October 10 and 11, BTS hosted a two-day virtual pay-per-view concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul, called Map of the Soul ON:E, which drew 993,000 viewers from 191 countries and territories. On November 20, BTS released their fifth Korean studio album Be, led by the single "Life Goes On". "Life Goes On" debuted at number one on the Hot 100, BTS's third consecutive US number-one single in three months and the first song performed primarily in Korean to top the chart.

On November 24, 2020, BTS became the first Korean pop artists recognized by the Recording Academy when "Dynamite" received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. The group won the Special International Music Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards. Kim, in his book on the influence of Korean popular culture, suggested that 2020, the worst year in many people's lives, was a noteworthy one for Korean culture, with Parasite winning the Academy Award for Best Picture and BTS posting three number-one hits on the Billboard Global 200.

2021–present

"Butter", "Permission to Dance" and Proof

On March 4, 2021, the IFPI named BTS its Global Recording Artist of the Year for 2020, the first Asian and first non-English speaking act to top the ranking. BTS occupied three spots in the Global Album Sales Chart of 2020, with Map of the Soul: 7 at number one, Be (Deluxe Edition) at number two, and Map of the Soul: 7–The Journey at number eight. On the newly launched Global Album All Format Chart, Map of the Soul: 7 claimed first place and Be (Deluxe Edition) claimed fourth. On March 14, 2021, BTS performed "Dynamite" at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first Korean nominee to perform, though they did not win the award. On April 1, BTS released "Film Out", the first single from their then-upcoming Japanese compilation album, BTS, the Best. BTS held a two-day online streaming event on their YouTube channel beginning April 17, titled Bang Bang Con 21, and aired three of their previous in-person concerts.

On May 21, BTS released their second English-language single, "Butter". It debuted at number one on the Hot 100—their fourth number one in nine months—making them the quickest act to achieve four chart-toppers since Justin Timberlake in 2006, and the fastest group since the Jackson 5 in 1970. Their next English-language single, "Permission to Dance", was released on July 9. It became BTS's eighth number-one on the Digital Songs chart, extending their record as the group with the most number-one entries on the ranking. On September 24, 2021, the band released the single "My Universe" with Coldplay. The single debuted at number one on the Hot 100, making it the first collaboration between two groups to debut at number one. The band held an online concert, titled Permission to Dance on Stage, on October 24, 2021, in Seoul. On November 23, "Butter" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Between November 27 and December 2, BTS held their first live performances before an in-person audience since before the pandemic. The band played four sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as a continuation of their Permission to Dance on Stage concert series.

On January 15, 2022, a fictional webtoon based on BTS, titled 7Fates: Chakho, was released. The comic surpassed 15 million views globally in its first two days of availability and became the highest-viewed title ever launched by Webtoon. The band held three limited-capacity concerts at Seoul Olympic Stadium on March 10, 12 and 13—the largest music gatherings approved by the South Korean government since the pandemic restrictions were imposed—with a total audience of 45,000 people. On April 3, BTS performed "Butter" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, though the song did not win the award for which it was nominated. On April 8, the band earned seven nominations at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and won three, making them the most-nominated and the most-awarded group in the show's history.

On June 10, 2022, BTS released their three-CD anthology album Proof. On June 14, during their ninth anniversary celebrations, the band announced a temporary suspension of group activities to focus on solo projects and other endeavors. Hybe Corporation, which owns Big Hit, clarified in subsequent statements that BTS was neither disbanding nor going on hiatus, but would be actively furthering their individual careers with the label's full support while still participating in group activities, including the filming of Run BTS. The incident caused Hybe Corporation's stock to decline rapidly, resulting in a decrease in market value of US$1.7 billion. On August 24, Billboard magazine reported that BTS would be performing in Busan on October 15 in a benefit concert in support of the city's efforts to have a World Exposition in 2030, participating under the banner Yet to Come.

Military service and contract renewal

In spite of the announcement of the October 2022 benefit concert, Hybe Corporation's stock prices dropped to below its original IPO amid continuing market speculation about the implications of the upcoming mandatory military enlistment of the band's members. Under South Korean laws, all able-bodied males must complete between 18 and 21 months of military service, usually by age 28. Bloomberg News reported the concert as a success but also indicated that there were no further concert dates scheduled. It was estimated that if the band members completed their service, Hybe Corporation would lose nearly US$10 billion over ten years, with the loss to the South Korean economy at nearly US$39 billion.

In October 2022, Big Hit confirmed that Jin, the band's oldest member, aged 29, had withdrawn his enlistment deferral request. The other members planned to enlist later, with the group planning to reunite in 2025 following discharge. At the end of October 2022, BTS earned five nominations for the 2022 MAMA Awards, with the band members receiving eight further nominations as solo artists. On November 15, BTS earned three nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, including a nomination for Best Music Video for "Yet to Come". "My Universe" was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, making BTS the only act to be nominated three years in a row in this category since its introduction in 2011. The band was also nominated for Album of the Year as featured artists on Coldplay's Music of the Spheres. Jin enlisted as an active duty soldier on December 13. On February 26, 2023, Big Hit announced that J-Hope had requested cancellation of the postponement of his military service.

Following their scheduled separation, the band's BTS 'Yet to Come' in Busan concert film was released on February 1, 2023. During a trip to Spain, RM told EFE that BTS "will come together again when we finish our military service, and we will look for new synergies between us to enter a second phase." Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk stated on March 15, 2023, that their comeback might not occur in 2025 since it was hard to target a specific date, and that they had not discussed their contract renewal yet. J-Hope enlisted as an active duty soldier on April 18. On May 12, BTS released a soundtrack "The Planet" for the South Korean animated series Bastions. To commemorate their tenth anniversary, the group released the song "Take Two" on June 9.

On September 20, 2023, Hybe confirmed through a press release that BTS would renew their exclusive contracts. The members will sign these agreements sequentially, considering their military service, after a board resolution with Big Hit Music, solidifying their commitment to future projects starting from 2025 onwards. Hybe expressed their anticipation for supporting BTS' group endeavors and pledged unwavering support to enhance their worldwide influence, ensuring the group's continuity even after completing their military service. On September 22, 2023, Suga enlisted as a social worker. RM and V enlisted on December 11, 2023, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on December 12. On June 12, 2024, Jin became the first BTS member to complete his mandatory military service and was officially discharged.

Artistry

Influences

BTS have cited Seo Taiji and Boys, Nas, Eminem, Kanye West, Drake, Post Malone, Charlie Puth, and Danger as musical inspirations. They have also cited Queen as an influence, saying they "grew up watching videos of Live Aid". During their concert at Wembley Stadium in London, Jin paid tribute to Queen by leading the crowd in a version of Freddie Mercury's "ay-oh" chant. "Hip Hop Phile" which was released when BTS's hip-hop concept was at its height, pays homage to the artists who influenced them, including the South Korean group Epik High, Jay-Z, Biggie, CL Smooth, and others.

Their 2016 album Wings was inspired by Hermann Hesse's coming of age novel, Demian. Their song "Blood Sweat & Tears" quotes Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, and its music video features visual references to Herbert James Draper's The Lament for Icarus, Pieter Bruegel's Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, and Bruegel's The Fall of the Rebel Angels. Among the literary and other sources that have inspired their works are those by Haruki Murakami, Ursula K. Le Guin, Carl Jung, George Orwell and Nietzsche. The Love Yourself series was influenced by Erich Fromm's The Art of Loving, and their 2018 song "Magic Shop" from Love Yourself: Tear was inspired by James R. Doty's memoir Into the Magic Shop.

Musical style

Since their inception, BTS have emphasized hip hop as their musical base, largely due to the influence of RM and Suga's background as underground rappers; during early visits to the US, the group received mentoring from American rappers. Bang Si-hyuk previously acknowledged that K-pop as a whole draws from black music, and author Crystal S. Anderson stated, "BTS's rising popularity in the US represents the continuation of the ways that K-pop functions as part of a global R&B tradition." T.K. Park and Youngdae Kim of Vulture deemed the track "Outro: Her" from Love Yourself: Her as the best example of the group's understanding of old-school hip hop, with raps inspired by Chuck D and Tupac and jazzy chords from the 1990s to create a classic hip hop sound.

"Mic Drop" (Steve Aoki remix) (2017) The remix version of "Mic Drop" features EDM synth and trap beat over hip hop melody.

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"Boy With Luv" (2019) Their single "Boy With Luv" is described as an upbeat electro-pop song with catchy hooks.

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The release of "Blood Sweat & Tears" in 2016 accelerated BTS's transition from a hip hop to a pop group. Park and Kim noted that the song draws from dancehall, reggaeton, and moombahton but opts for a "baroque mysticism" rather than the "partylike atmosphere of its influences". The group also began incorporating traditional Korean elements into their music. For example, their single "Idol" (2018) features an adlib from Pansori, a Korean form of operatic storytelling, and vocal imitations of the sounds of Korean janggu drums.

While BTS maintains roots in hip hop, their sound has diversified. They first experimented with R&B, rock and jazz hip hop on Dark & Wild in 2014; EDM in their The Most Beautiful Moment in Life album series; moombahton and tropical house on Wings and You Never Walk Alone; future bass and Latin pop in their Love Yourself album series; slow-dance ballads, emo rap, Afro pop, funk, trap, pop rock, and hip pop in their Map of the Soul album series; and disco in their single "Dynamite". The band members have explored different genres on solo tracks, such as neo soul on V's "Stigma" and flowing R&B on Jimin's "Lie".

Lyrical themes

Since their formation, BTS have believed that telling their own stories is the best way for the younger generation to relate to their music. Writing many of their own lyrics, the group discusses universal life experiences such as sadness and loneliness in their work and turn them into something lighter and more manageable. RM stated that BTS tries to avoid a preaching or reprimanding tone in their songs "because that's not the way that we want to spread our message ... We're born with different lives, but you cannot choose some things. So we thought that love, the real meaning of it, starts with loving ourselves and accepting some ironies and some destinies that we have from the very start." When asked if it is difficult to write about things like mental health, Suga responded,

We feel that people who have the platform to talk about those things really should talk more, because they say depression is something where you go to the hospital and you're diagnosed, but you can't really know until the doctor talks to you ... More and more, I think artists or celebrities who have a voice should talk about these problems and bring it up to the surface.

Themes explored in BTS's discography range from exploring "the troubles and anxieties of school-age youth" to "themes like love, friendship, loss, death, and more." Early BTS songs, such as "No More Dream" and "N.O" from their school trilogy, were described by Tamar Herman as motivated by personal experiences with South Korea's rigid approach to education and called for change to the educational system and societal expectations. The members' experiences with South Korean youth culture also inspired the songs "Dope" and "Silver Spoon" (Korean: 뱁새; RR: Baepsae) from their youth trilogy. These songs reference generational disparity and millennials giving up romantic relationships, marriage, children, proper employment, homes, and social life in the face of economic difficulties and societal ills while facing condemnation from the media and older generations. The group's label dubbed The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever, the conclusion to their youth trilogy, "a special album that marks the conclusion of the epic journey of the series, containing the last stories told by young people who, despite an uncertain and insecure reality (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1) continue to surge forward (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2)." Wings focused on mental health, criticisms of the K-pop "idol" scene, and delivering a female empowerment message. The Love Yourself series introduced new themes regarding youth culture in South Korea, including the excitement of love, pain of farewell, and enlightenment of self-love. According to Kathy Sprinkel, BTS's 2020 "quarantine album" Be "chronicles the group's coming to terms with a suddenly new reality and offers support for their listeners going through the same upheaval and uncertainty".

BTS's lyrics have also addressed topics outside youth culture. The song "Am I Wrong" from Wings questioned societal apathy towards changing the status quo; the lyric "We're all dogs and pigs / we become dogs because we're angry" appeared to reference South Korean Ministry of Education official Na Hyang-wook, who advocated a caste system for the country and who reportedly described average people as "dogs and pigs". BTS released the song amid the 2016 South Korean political scandal that resulted in the impeachment of president Park Geun-hye. RM and Suga's personal struggles with mental health have inspired some of their music. "Not Today" from 2017's You Never Walk Alone is an anti-establishment anthem, urging "all the underdogs in the world" to keep fighting, and "Spring Day" honored the victims of the Sewol Ferry tragedy. Journalist Jeff Benjamin praised BTS in Fuse for "speak honestly about topics they deem important, even in a conservative society". Former South Korean president Moon Jae-in said: "Each of the seven members sings in a way that is true to himself and the life he wants to live. Their melody and lyrics transcend regional borders, language, culture, and institutions."

Impact

Main article: Cultural impact of BTS For broader coverage of this topic, see Korean Wave.

On April 29, 2019, Time magazine named BTS one of the 100 most influential people of the year, labeling them the "Princes of Pop". Billboard executive Silvio Pietroluongo compared the group's influence to that of the Beatles. MRC Data executive Helena Kosinski noted that "although BTS weren't the first to open the doors to K-Pop worldwide, they were the first to become mainstream. They don't just appeal to young people but also to the 50s and 60s age demographic." The first non-English speaking artist to make the Global Artist Chart in 2018, BTS was the second best-selling artists worldwide across multiple media platforms, second only to Drake. In 2020, BTS became the first non-western and non-English speaking artist to be named IFPI's Global Recording Artist of the Year. In South Korea, BTS accounted for 41.9 percent of album sales in the first half of 2019, up from their market share of 25.3 percent the previous year.

In 2022, Youna Kim described BTS as having spearheaded the Korean Wave, representing the global expansion of Korean culture as effectively as Psy did in the previous decade and with the strength of influence that the Academy Award-winning South Korean film Parasite had in 2020. South Korea's central bank, the Bank of Korea, found in 2021 that BTS, including a "ripple effect" that included increased tourism to South Korea; increased interest in Korean culture, movies, and study of the Korean language; and added approximately US$5 billion per year to South Korea's economy, a growth of about 0.5 percent. A 2018 study showed that, on average, 800,000 foreigners per year had visited South Korea over the past four years for BTS-related reasons.

Writers identified BTS as leaders even among other highly influential K-pop groups such as Girls' Generation, Super Junior, Exo, Twice, and Blackpink and note that BTS's success shows the importance of a strong, active fan base in the age of social media, where fan campaigning can be as important as musical quality to a song's success. The group has also distinguished themselves at the forefront of the business side of the K-pop industry by pursuing less restrictive contracts with their management company to maximize their artistic originality and creativity. With this newer approach to career management, BTS created closer ties to the South Korean youth and encourage individuality and authenticity among their audience.

Diplomacy

In his 1990 essay Soft Power, political scientist Joseph Nye developed the concept of a second type of power different from traditional authoritarianism. Nye wrote, "This second aspect of power – which occurs when one country gets other countries to want what it wants – might be called co-optive or soft power in contrast with the hard or command power of ordering others to do what it wants." Researchers such as Maud Quessard have applied the concept of soft power to BTS and their influence on entertainment diplomacy and international relations. Youna Kim and Maud Quessard all read the currency of soft power as including culture, political values, and foreign policy, which applies to BTS's ability to be co-optive in their approach to spreading their message of harmony, acceptance, and addressing life's setbacks via their broad appeal on the international stage.

BTS was invited to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2018. That same year they performed in Paris before an audience of 400, including President Moon Jae-in and other officials, at the 2018 Korea-France Friendship Concert, a summit celebrating the friendly relations between France and South Korea. That year, BTS became the youngest recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit. Despite cultural medals traditionally being given to recipients with over 15 years of achievement, Moon recognized the group, five years into their career, for their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language worldwide. In September 2019, BTS were mentioned by Moon while announcing strategies for the content industries, for having pioneered innovative business models through direct communication with fans. In 2020, BTS received the James A. Van Fleet Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of US-Korea relations, the youngest honorees to receive the award. In July 2021, they were appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by President Moon. In their role as envoys, they help to "raise awareness on global agendas, such as sustainable development, to our future generations and to strengthen the nation's diplomatic power across the world" and appear at international events such as the 76th United Nations General Assembly. On May 31, 2022, BTS visited US President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.

Fandom

According to Kyung Hyun Kim, BTS's rise was facilitated by a great increase in music video programming and consumption on YouTube and the coming of an idol empire, including merchandising of nonmusical products, games, and fantasy fiction, as well as an expansion of online music fandom. The group has a large, highly organized, online community of fans known as ARMY (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth), which translates the group's lyrics and social media posts into other languages and matches charitable contributions of BTS's members. As of 2020, some 40 million ARMY members subscribe to the band's YouTube channel, with more than 30 million following the official BTS Twitter and Instagram accounts. The fan community helps generate BTS's number-one chart rankings via coordinated campaigns on streaming platforms, as well as pushes to feature BTS's music on radio stations and television. Some ARMY members may even surpass the group itself in influence among BTS fans.

BTS interacted and engaged with their followers from their earliest days via social media, as well as via BTS Universe, an alternate storyline involving the members told through music videos, mobile games, books, short films, and more that gives fans room to theorize. Kim suggested that ARMY are drawn to BTS since the members are seen as underdogs, originating from the Korean countryside and a relatively minor Korean entertainment company, which allows young fans to identify with them. BTS's lyrics speak to social values, and fans respond by trying to improve the world. As a result, the fandom regularly embraces activism on charitable causes and socio-political issues such as refugee crises, racial discrimination, children's rights, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Feedback from ARMY to BTS affects the group's actions and lyrics; BTS has eliminated certain Korean words that sound like American racial slurs from their songs and ended collaboration with a Japanese producer when Korean ARMY members deemed his views extreme.

Per South Korean author Jiyoung Lee, the relationship between BTS and ARMY is "a mutual exchange between artists and their fans" that is about more than merely "ensuring the band's primacy", but also "extending the band's message of positivity into the world". Lee opines that BTS and ARMY are "a symbol of change in zeitgeist, not just of generational change". The band members themselves agree and have long acknowledged their fans' role in their success. According to Sarah Keith, "BTS embody a moment of generational transformation. ARMY represents a 'coming of age' for the young, in which cultural production and influence are global and meaningful, and where the youth are politically and socially engaged."

Other ventures

Endorsements

Main article: Cultural impact of BTS § Endorsements

BTS partnered with Puma beginning in 2015, initially as Puma Korea's brand ambassadors before expanding to global ambassadors in 2018, and promoting the remix of Puma's "Turin" and "Sportstyle" line worldwide. In 2019, BTS signed with Fila to endorse its sportswear. BTS has also served as global brand ambassadors for LG Electronics' smartphones, and Hyundai Motors' 2019 flagship SUV the "Palisade" and hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV, the "Nexo". BTS became global ambassadors of the electric street racing series Formula E to promote how electric vehicles can help combat climate change. In 2020, BTS partnered with Samsung Electronics, releasing a limited BTS-themed version of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+. As the first male pop group ever to collaborate with Dior, BTS sported ensembles from Kim Jones' Pre-Fall 2019 collection at their concert at Stade de France. The band became global brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton in April 2021.

Philanthropy

Main article: Philanthropy of BTS

BTS are known for their philanthropic endeavors. Several members of the band have been inducted into prestigious donation clubs, such as the UNICEF Honors Club and the Green Noble Club, in acknowledgement of the size and frequency of their donations. They have also received awards for their donations, with one member receiving a Patron of the Arts Award for donations to the arts, and BTS as a whole receiving a UNICEF Inspire Award for their Love Myself campaign. They often donate privately, with their patronage later being made public by the organizations they support and the media. The band's efforts have motivated their fans to also engage in various charitable and humanitarian activities, and on occasion even match their donations.

Accolades

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by BTS

BTS have received numerous awards throughout their career. They have consecutively won the Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist since 2017; are the only K-pop group to win Top Duo/Group, at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards; and are the most-awarded group in BBMA history as of 2022, with 12 wins overall. BTS are also the only K-pop group to win Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock and Favorite Social Artist at the American Music Awards, and became the first Asian act in the show's history to win Artist of the Year in 2021. They are the first Korean pop act to receive a Grammy Award nomination, and the first Korean artist to be nominated for a Brit Award. With 30 awards overall, including a record four consecutive wins for Artist of the Year (Asia), BTS are the most-awarded foreign artist in the history of the Japan Gold Disc Awards. They have also received a total of 50 trophies at the MAMA Awards.

Members

• Jin (진) – vocalist
• Suga (슈가) – rapper
• J-Hope (제이홉) – rapper
• RM (알앰) – leader, rapper
• Jimin (지민) – vocalist
• V (뷔) – vocalist
• Jungkook (정국) – vocalist

Discography

Main articles: BTS albums discography and singles discography

Korean-language studio albums Dark & Wild (2014) Wings (2016) Love Yourself: Tear (2018) Map of the Soul: 7 (2020) Be (2020)

Japanese-language studio albums Wake Up (2014) Youth (2016) Face Yourself (2018) Map of the Soul: 7 – The Journey (2020)

Filmography

Main article: BTS videography

Films

• Burn the Stage: The Movie (2018)
• Love Yourself in Seoul (2019)
• Bring the Soul: The Movie (2019)
• Break the Silence: The Movie (2020)
• BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA (2022)
• BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas (2023)

Online shows

• Run BTS (2015–present)
• BTS In the Soop (2020–2021)
• BTS: Bon Voyage (2016–present)

Bibliography

• Beyond the Story (2023)

Concert tours

Main article: List of BTS live performances

• The Red Bullet Tour (2014–2015)
• Wake Up: Open Your Eyes Japan Tour (2015)
• The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage Tour (2015–2016)
• The Wings Tour (2017)
• Love Yourself World Tour (2018–2019)
• Map of the Soul Tour (2020; cancelled)
• Permission to Dance on Stage (2021–2022)

Notes

1. 15,000 attendees per day

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• Suk-Young Kim, ed. (2023). "Part V: The Band That Surprised the World". The Cambridge Companion to K-Pop. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-108-94478-6.

External links

• Official website

v t e BTS
RM Jin Suga J-Hope Jimin V Jungkook
Studio albums	Korean Dark & Wild Wings Love Yourself: Tear Map of the Soul: 7 Be Japanese Wake Up Youth Face Yourself Map of the Soul: 7 – The Journey
Extended plays	O!RUL8,2? Skool Luv Affair The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2 Love Yourself: Her Map of the Soul: Persona
Compilation albums	Korean The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever Love Yourself: Answer Proof Japanese BTS, the Best
Single albums	2 Cool 4 Skool Butter
Singles	Korean "I Need U" "Run" "Fire" "Save Me" "Blood Sweat & Tears" "Spring Day" "Not Today" "DNA" "Mic Drop" "Fake Love" "Idol" "Boy with Luv" "Make It Right" "Black Swan" "On" "Life Goes On" "Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)" "Take Two" Japanese "Don't Leave Me" "Airplane Pt. 2" "Lights" "Stay Gold" "Film Out" English "Dynamite" "Butter" "Permission to Dance" "My Universe" "Bad Decisions"
Featured singles	"Waste It on Me" "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) (Remix)"
Other songs	"Serendipity" "Euphoria" "Singularity" "Epiphany" "Persona" "Home" "Dionysus" "Dream Glow" "A Brand New Day" "All Night" "Heartbeat" "Blue & Grey"
Concert tours	The Red Bullet Tour The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage Tour The Wings Tour Love Yourself World Tour Map of the Soul Tour Permission to Dance on Stage
Filmography	Films Burn the Stage: The Movie Love Yourself in Seoul Bring the Soul: The Movie Break the Silence: The Movie Online shows Run BTS BTS In the Soop
Influence	Cultural impact Philanthropy
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v t e Hybe Corporation
Big Hit Entertainment Co., Ltd. → Hybe Corporation
Executives	Bang Si-hyuk
Recording artists	Big Hit Music Lee Hyun BTS Jin Suga J-Hope RM Jimin V Jungkook Tomorrow X Together Soobin Yeonjun HueningKai Source Music Le Sserafim Sakura Kim Chaewon Huh Yunjin Pledis Entertainment Bumzu Baekho Minhyun Seventeen BSS JxW S.Coups Jeonghan Joshua Jun Hoshi Wonwoo Woozi The8 Mingyu DK Seungkwan Vernon Dino TWS Belift Lab Enhypen Sunghoon Illit KOZ Entertainment Zico BoyNextDoor ADOR NewJeans Minji Hanni Danielle Haerin Hyein Hybe Labels Japan &Team Hybe x Geffen Katseye
Former artists	Big Hit Music K.Will 2AM 8Eight Glam Lim Jeong-hee Homme Source Music Kan Mi-youn 8Eight Glam GFriend Sowon Yerin Eunha Yuju SinB Umji Pledis Entertainment After School Orange Caramel Soyoung Kahi Nana Jooyeon Jung Ah Uee Lizzy Raina NU'EST NU'EST W JR Aron Ren Hello Venus Alice Lime Nara Yooyoung Yoo Ara Pristin Pristin V) Nayoung Xiyeon Zhou Jieqiong Fromis 9 Jang Gyu-ri Son Dam-bi Han Dong-geun KOZ Entertainment Dvwn Naeco Yurina Hirate
Related	Weverse K-pop Korean record labels

Awards won by BTS

American Music Awards v t e American Music Award for Artist of the Year TLC (1996) Garth Brooks (1999) NSYNC (2001) U2 (2002) Madonna (2003) Kenny Chesney (2004) Kelly Clarkson (2005) Rascal Flatts (2006) Carrie Underwood (2007) Chris Brown (2008) Taylor Swift (2009) Justin Bieber (2010) Taylor Swift (2011) Justin Bieber (2012) Taylor Swift (2013) One Direction (2014) One Direction (2015) Ariana Grande (2016) Bruno Mars (2017) Taylor Swift (2018) Taylor Swift (2019) Taylor Swift (2020) BTS (2021) Taylor Swift (2022) v t e American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group The Carpenters (1974) Gladys Knight & the Pips (1975) Tony Orlando and Dawn (1976) Chicago (1977) Fleetwood Mac (1978) Bee Gees (1979) Bee Gees (1980) Eagles (1981) Air Supply (1982) Hall & Oates (1983) Hall & Oates (1984) Hall & Oates (1985) Chicago (1986) Huey Lewis and the News (1987) Bon Jovi (1988) Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine (1989) New Kids on the Block (1990) Aerosmith (1991) C+C Music Factory (1992) Genesis (1993) Aerosmith (1994) Ace of Base (1995) Eagles (1996) Hootie & the Blowfish (1997) Spice Girls (1998) Aerosmith (1999) Backstreet Boys (2000) Backstreet Boys (2001) NSYNC (2002) Creed (2003) Fleetwood Mac (2003) Outkast (2004) Black Eyed Peas (2005) Red Hot Chili Peppers (2006) Nickelback (2007) Daughtry (2008) Black Eyed Peas (2009) Black Eyed Peas (2010) Maroon 5 (2011) Maroon 5 (2012) One Direction (2013) One Direction (2014) One Direction (2015) Twenty One Pilots (2016) Imagine Dragons (2017) Migos (2018) BTS (2019) BTS (2020) BTS (2021) BTS (2022) Circle Chart Music Awards v t e Circle Chart Music Award for Artist of the Year – Digital Music 2011 Secret (January) IU (February) K.Will (March) BigBang (April) 2NE1 (May) Secret (June) T-ara (July) Leessang (August) Davichi (September) Lee Seung-gi (October) Wonder Girls (November) IU (December) 2012 T-ara (January) BigBang (February) BigBang (March) Busker Busker (April) Girls' Generation-TTS (May) Wonder Girls (June) 2NE1 (July) Psy (August) Jung Eun-ji & Seo In-guk (September) Gain (October) Lee Hi (November) Lee Seung-gi (December) 2013 Girls' Generation (January) Sistar19 (February) Davichi (March) Psy (April) 4Minute (May) Sistar (June) Dynamic Duo (July) San E (August) Soyou & Mad Clown (September) IU (October) Miss A (November) Seo In-guk & Zia (December) 2014 Girl's Day (January) Soyou & Junggigo (February) 2NE1 (March) AKMU (April) g.o.d (May) Taeyang (June) San E & Raina (July) Park Bo-ram (August) Sistar (September) Kim Dong-ryul (October) MC Mong (November) Apink (December) 2015 Mad Clown (January) Naul (February) MC Mong (March) Miss A (April) BigBang (May) BigBang (June) BigBang (July) BigBang (August) iKon (September) Taeyeon (October) Zico (November) Psy (December) 2016 GFriend (January) Mamamoo (February) Jang Beom-june (March) Twice (April) Urban Zakapa (May) Sistar (June) Wonder Girls (July) Blackpink (August) Im Chang-jung (September) Twice (October) Blackpink (November) BigBang (December) 2017 AKMU (January) Twice (February) IU (March) IU (April) Psy (May) G-Dragon (June) Exo (July) Sunmi (August) Sechs Kies (September) Epik High (October) Wanna One (November) Twice (December) 2018 iKon (January) Roy Kim (February) BigBang (March) Twice (April) Bolbbalgan4 (May) Blackpink (June) Twice (July) Red Velvet (August) Im Chang-jung (September) IU (October) Jennie (November) Ben (December) 2019 MC the Max (January) Hwasa (February) Taeyeon (March) Bolbbalgan4 (April) Davichi (May) Jang Hye-jin & Yoon Min-soo (June) Ben (July) Sunmi (August) AKMU (September) MC Mong (October) IU (November) Red Velvet (December) 2020 Zico (January) BTS (February) MC the Max (March) Oh My Girl (April) IU (May) Blackpink (June) Zico (July) BTS (August) Chungha & Christopher (September) Blackpink (October) BTS (November) Taeyeon (December) 2021 IU (January) Shinee (February) IU (March) Kang Daniel (April) BTS (May) Brave Girls (June) BTS (July) Red Velvet (August) Coldplay & BTS (September) IU (October) Twice (November) Ive (December) 2022 Kep1er (January) Taeyeon (February) (G)I-dle (March) Ive (April) Le Sserafim (May) BTS (June) Aespa (July) Blackpink (August) Blackpink (September) Le Sserafim (October) Itzy (November) 2023 (G)I-dle, Ive, Jungkook, Le Sserafim, NewJeans (Digital) (G)I-dle, Ive, Jisoo, Jungkook, NewJeans (Global Streaming) (G)I-dle, Aespa, Ive, Le Sserafim, NewJeans (Streaming Unique Listeners) v t e Circle Chart Music Award for Artist of the Year – Physical 2011 TVXQ – Keep Your Head Down (1st Quarter) Beast – Fiction and Fact (2nd Quarter) Super Junior – Mr. Simple (3rd Quarter) Girls' Generation – The Boys (4th Quarter) 2012 Big Bang – Alive (1st Quarter) Girls' Generation-TTS – Twinkle (2nd Quarter) Super Junior – Sexy, Free & Single (3rd Quarter) TVXQ – Catch Me (4th Quarter) 2013 Girls' Generation – I Got a Boy (1st Quarter) Cho Yong-pil – Hello (2nd Quarter) Exo – XOXO (3rd Quarter) Exo – Miracles in December (4th Quarter) 2014 TVXQ – Tense (1st Quarter) Exo – Overdose (2nd Quarter) Super Junior – Mamacita (3rd Quarter) Super Junior – This Is Love (4th Quarter) 2015 Exo – Exodus (1st Quarter) Exo – Love Me Right (2nd Quarter) Super Junior – Devil (3rd Quarter) Exo – Sing for You (4th Quarter) 2016 Got7 – Flight Log: Departure (1st Quarter) Exo – Ex'Act (2nd Quarter) Exo – Lotto (3rd Quarter) BTS – Wings (4th Quarter) 2017 BTS – You Never Walk Alone (1st Quarter) Seventeen – Al1 (2nd Quarter) BTS – Love Yourself: Her (3rd Quarter) Wanna One – 1-1=0 (Nothing Without You) (4th Quarter) 2018 Wanna One – 0+1=1 (I Promise You) (1st Quarter) BTS – Love Yourself: Tear (2nd Quarter) BTS – Love Yourself: Answer (3rd Quarter) Exo – Don't Mess Up My Tempo (4th Quarter) 2019 Seventeen – You Made My Dawn (1st Quarter) BTS – Map of the Soul: Persona (2nd Quarter) Seventeen – An Ode (3rd Quarter) Exo – Obsession (4th Quarter) 2020 BTS – Map of the Soul: 7 (1st Quarter) Baekhyun – Delight (2nd Quarter) Seventeen – Heng:garæ (3rd Quarter) BTS – Be (4th Quarter) 2021 IZ*ONE – One-reeler / Act IV (1st Quarter) NCT Dream – Hot Sauce (2nd Quarter) BTS – Butter (3rd Quarter) NCT 127 – Sticker (4th Quarter) 2022 NCT – Universe (1st Quarter) Seventeen – Face the Sun (2nd Quarter) BTS – Proof (3rd Quarter) Stray Kids – Maxident (4th Quarter) 2023 Jungkook – Golden NCT Dream – ISTJ Seventeen – Seventeenth Heaven Stray Kids – 5-Star Tomorrow X Together – The Name Chapter: Freefall v t e Circle Chart Music Award for New Artist of the Year 2010s B1A4, Apink, Huh Gak, Kim Bo kyung (2011) B.A.P, Hello Venus, John Park, Ailee (2012) BTS, Ladies' Code, Jung Joon-young, Lim Kim (2013) Winner, Mamamoo (2014) iKon, GFriend (2015) NCT 127, Blackpink (2016) Wanna One, Woo Won-jae (2017) Stray Kids, (G)I-dle, Iz*One, Haon (2018) Tomorrow X Together, Itzy (2019) 2020s Enhypen, Aespa (2020) Lee Mu-jin, Lee Chan-won (2021) NewJeans, Ive (2022) Babymonster, Riize, Zerobaseone (2023) Golden Disc Awards v t e Golden Disc Award for Album of the Year 1980s Empty Space – Cho Yong-pil (1986) When Love Goes Away – Lee Moon-sae (1987) Joo Hyun-Mi 2 – Joo Hyun-mi (1988) Byun Jin-sub – Byun Jin-sub (1989) 1990s Byun Jin-sub 2 – Byun Jin-sub (1990) Kim Hyun Sik Vol.6 – Kim Hyun-sik (1991) Invisible Love – Shin Seung-hun (1992) Because I Love You – Shin Seung-hun (1993) Excuses – Kim Gun-mo (1994) Wrongful Meeting – Kim Gun-mo (1995) Exchange Kg. M4 – Kim Gun-mo (1996) Wolf and Sheep – H.O.T. (1997) For Love – Kim Jong-hwan (1998) For Your Soul – Jo Sung-mo (1999) 2000s Let me love – Jo Sung-mo (2000) Chapter 4: Road – g.o.d (2001) Truth – Cool (2002) A Singer – Jo Sung-mo (2003) The Colors of My Life – Lee Soo-young (2004) Saldaga – SG Wannabe (2005) "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. – TVXQ (2006) The Sentimental Chord – SG Wannabe (2007) Mirotic – TVXQ (2008) Sorry, Sorry – Super Junior (2009) 2010s Oh! – Girls' Generation (2010) Mr. Simple – Super Junior (2012) Sexy, Free & Single – Super Junior (2013) XOXO – Exo (2014) Overdose – Exo (2015) Exodus – Exo (2016) Ex'Act – Exo (2017) Love Yourself: Her – BTS (2018) Love Yourself: Answer – BTS (2019) 2020s Map of the Soul: Persona – BTS (2020) Map of the Soul: 7 – BTS (2021) Be – BTS (2022) Proof – BTS (2023) FML – Seventeen (2024) Spill the Feels – Seventeen (2025) v t e Golden Disc Award for Song of the Year 2000s Ivy – "If You're Gonna Be like This" (2006) SG Wannabe – "Partner for Life" (2007) Jewelry – "One More Time" (2008) Girls' Generation – "Gee" (2009) 2010s 2AM – "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die" (2010) Girls' Generation – "The Boys" (2012) Psy – "Gangnam Style" (2013) Psy – "Gentleman" (2014) Taeyang – "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (2015) BigBang – "Loser" (2016) Twice – "Cheer Up" (2017) IU – "Through the Night" (2018) iKon – "Love Scenario" (2019) 2020s BTS featuring Halsey – "Boy with Luv" (2020) IU – "Blueming" (2021) IU – "Celebrity" (2022) Ive – "Love Dive" (2023) NewJeans – "Ditto" (2024) Aespa – "Supernova" (2025) v t e Golden Disc Award for Best Album Winners 1980s 1986 Cho Yong-pil Choi Jin-hee Deulgukhwa Joo Hyun-mi Kim Soo-hee Koo Chang-moo Lee Sun-hee Lee Kwang-jo Lee Moon-sae Min Hae-kyung 1987 Choi Jin-hee Friends Joo Hyun-mi Kim Byeong-rok Kim Wan-sun Koo Chang-moo Lee Moon-sae Lee Sun-hee Min Hae-kyung Na-mi 1988 Choi Sang-soo Jeon Young-rok Joo Hyun-mi Jung Su-ra Kim Hyun-sik Kim Jong-chan Lee Chi-hyun and His Friends Lee Moon-sae Lee Nam-yi Lee Sun-hee Min Hae-kyung 1989 Byun Ji-sub Cho Deok-bae Joo Ha-moon Joo Hyun-mi Lee Seung-chul Lee Sun-hee Min Hae-kyung Moon Hee-ok Tae Jin-ah Yang Soo-kyung 1990s 1990 Byun Ji-sub Hyun Chul Joo Hyun-mi Kang In-won, Kwon In-ha, Kim Hyun-sik Kim Min-woo Kim Wan-sun Lee Sun-hee Min Hae-kyung Na-mi Shin Hae-chul Tae Jin-ah 1991 Hyun Chul Kim Hyun-sik Kim Ji-ae Kim Jong-seo Kim Wan-sun Lee Sang-woo Lee Seun-hwan Min Hae-kyung Noh Sa-yeon Shin Seung-hun Yang Soo-kyung 1992 015B Bom Yeoreum Gaeul Kyeoul Kim Wan-sun Lee Seun-hwan, Oh Tae-ho Noh Sa-yeon Seo Taiji and Boys Seol Woon-do Shin Seung-hun The Blue Sky Yang Soo-kyung Yoon Sang 1993 015B Kim Gun-mo Kim Jeong-soo Kim Soo-hee Kim Won-jun Lee Moon-sae Lee Seung-hwan Seo Taiji and Boys Seol Woon-do Shin Hyo-beom Shin Seung-hun 1994 Boohwal Choi Yoo-na Kim Gun-mo Kim Hyeon-chul Kim Won-jun Lim Ju-ri Seo Taiji and Boys Seol Woon-do Shin Hyo-beom Shin Seung-hun 1995 Clon Kim Gun-mo Kim Jong-seo Park Mi-kyung R.ef Seol Woon-do Shin Hyo-beom Solid Tae Jin-ah 1996 Choi Baek-ho Clon Jo Kwan-woo Kim Gun-mo Noise Panic Park Mi-kyung Seol Woon-do Shin Seung-hun Turbo 1997 Carnival Clon H.O.T. Im Chang-jung Kim Kyung-ho Lee Ji-hoon Sechs Kies Seol Woon-do Turbo UP Yoo Seung-jun 1998 H.O.T. Kim Gun-mo Kim Hyun-jung Kim Jong-hwan Kim Kyung-ho Sechs Kies Seol Woon-do Shin Seung-hun Tae Jin-ah Turbo Uhm Jung-hwa 1999 Choi Yu-na Fin.K.L H.O.T. Jo Sung-mo Kim Hyun-jung S.E.S Sechs Kies Seol Woon-do Song Dae-kwan Uhm Jung-hwa Yoo Seung-jun 2000s 2000 Fin.K.L g.o.d Hong Kyung-min Jo Sung-mo Kim Hyun-jung Lee Jung-hyun Park Ji-yoon Shin Seung-hun Tae Jin-ah Turbo Uhm Jung-hwa Yoo Seung-jun 2001 Cool Im Chang-jung Kangta Kim Gun-mo Koyote Lee Ki-chan Park Jin-young Position Shinhwa Wax 2002 Cool Jang Na-ra Kangta Koyote Lee Soo-young Park Hyo-shin Shin Seung-hun Shinhwa Sung Si-kyung Wax 2003 Cool Fly to the Sky Jo Sung-mo Koyote Lee Hyori Lee Soo-young NRG Shinhwa Wax Wheesung 2004 Gummy Koyote Lee Seung-chul Lee Soo-young MC the Max Rain Seven Shin Seung-hun Shinhwa Wheesung 2005 Buzz g.o.d Jo Sung-mo Kim Jong-kook Koyote Lee Min-woo MC Mong SG Wannabe Shin Hye-sung Wheesung 2006 Buzz Fly to the Sky Kim Jong-kook MC the Max Shin Seung-hun Shinhwa SG Wannabe Son Ho-young TVXQ Vibe 2007 BigBang Epik High SG Wannabe Shin Hye-sung Super Junior Wheesung Yangpa 2008 Brown Eyes Kim Dong-ryul Rain SG Wannabe Shinhwa TVXQ 2009 2PM Drunken Tiger Lee Seung-chul SG Wannabe Super Junior 2010s 2010 BoA DJ DOC Girls' Generation Shinee Super Junior 2012 Beast CNBLUE f(x) Infinite Jay Park Kara MBLAQ Super Junior 2013 4Minute B1A4 Beast CNBLUE F.T. Island Infinite Kara Shinee Super Junior 2014 B1A4 Beast Cho Yong-pil Exo f(x) Girls' Generation Infinite Shinee 2015 Apink B1A4 BTS CNBLUE Exo Girls' Generation Girls' Generation-TTS Infinite Super Junior Taemin VIXX 2016 Apink Beast BTS CNBLUE Exo f(x) Jonghyun Shinee Super Junior VIXX 2017 BTS Exo Got7 Infinite Monsta X Seventeen Shinee Taemin VIXX 2018 BTS Exo Girls' Generation Got7 Hwang Chi-yeul Monsta X NU'EST W Seventeen Taeyeon Twice 2019 BTS Exo Got7 Jonghyun Monsta X NCT 127 NU'EST W Seventeen Twice Wanna One 2020s 2020 Baekhyun BTS Exo-SC Got7 Monsta X NCT Dream NU'EST Seventeen Super Junior Twice 2021 Baekhyun Blackpink BTS Exo Got7 NCT NCT 127 Seventeen Tomorrow X Together Twice 2022 BTS Enhypen IU NCT 127 NCT Dream Seventeen Stray Kids Tomorrow X Together 2023 Blackpink BTS Enhypen NCT NCT 127 NCT Dream Seventeen Stray Kids 2024 Aespa Enhypen Ive Jungkook Le Sserafim NCT Dream Seventeen Stray Kids Tomorrow X Together Zerobaseone 2025 (G)I-dle Aespa Ateez Enhypen Ive NCT Dream Seventeen Stray Kids Tomorrow X Together Zerobaseone v t e Golden Disc Award for Best Digital Song Winners 2000s 2007 Ivy SeeYa Wonder Girls 2008 Brown Eyed Girls Jewelry MC Mong Wonder Girls 2009 Baek Ji-young Davichi Girls' Generation Lee Seung-gi Son Dam-bi 2010s 2010 2AM CNBLUE IU Lee Seung-gi Miss A 2012 4Minute CNBLUE Girls' Generation G.NA K.Will Miss A Secret Sistar 2013 2NE1 BigBang f(x) G-Dragon Huh Gak K.Will Miss A Psy Secret Sistar T-ara 2014 2NE1 4Minute Ailee Apink CNBLUE Davichi Lee Seung-chul Psy Sistar 2015 Ailee AOA Beast Epik High Girl's Day Hyuna K.Will Sistar Soyou & Junggigo Taeyang 2016 AOA BigBang EXID Girls' Generation J. Y. Park Kyuhyun Red Velvet Sistar Taeyeon Zion.T 2017 GFriend Im Chang-jung Lee Hi Mamamoo Suzy & Baekhyun Taeyeon Twice Urban Zakapa Zico 2018 AKMU BigBang Blackpink Bolbbalgan4 BTS Heize IU Red Velvet Twice Winner Yoon Jong-shin 2019 BigBang Blackpink Bolbbalgan4 BTS Chungha iKon Roy Kim Mamamoo Momoland Twice 2020s 2020 AKMU BTS Chungha Itzy Jannabi Jennie MC the Max Paul Kim Taeyeon Twice 2021 Blackpink BTS Hwasa Itzy IU Mamamoo Noel Oh My Girl Red Velvet Zico 2022 Aespa AKMU BTS Heize IU Lee Mu-jin Oh My Girl STAYC 2023 (G)I-dle BigBang Ive Jay Park Kim Min-seok Lim Young-woong NewJeans Psy 2024 (G)I-dle BSS Ive Jisoo Jungkook Le Sserafim NewJeans Parc Jae-jung Seventeen STAYC 2025 (G)I-dle Aespa Bibi Day6 Illit IU Ive NewJeans Taeyeon TWS v t e Golden Disc Award for New Artist of the Year 1980s Kim Seung-jin, Kim Wan-sun (1986) Lee Jung-suk, Moon Hee-ok (1987) Byun Jin-sub, Lee Tzsche (1988) Jo Gap-Gyeong, Park Hak-gi (1989) 1990s Kim Min-woo, Park Sung-shin (1990) Shim Sin, Yoon Sang (1991) Two Two (1994) Sung Jin-woo (1995) H.O.T., Idol (1996) Yangpa, Jinusean (1997) S.E.S, Fin.K.L, Taesaja (1998) Lee Jung-hyun, 1TYM (1999) 2000s Chakra, Park Hyo-shin, Sky (2000) Sung Si-kyung, Jang Na-ra (2001) Rain, Wheesung (2002) Seven, Big Mama (2003) SG Wannabe, Tei (2004) Eru, Ivy, Lim Jeong-hee (2005) Super Junior, SeeYa, Gavy NJ (2006) F.T. Island, Wonder Girls, Girls' Generation, Younha (2007) Shinee, Davichi (2008) 4Minute, T-ara (2009) 2010s Beast, Secret, Sistar (2010) Apink, B1A4, Dal Shabet, Boyfriend, Huh Gak (2012) Exo, Juniel, B.A.P, Ailee, Lee Hi (2013) BTS, Roy Kim, Lim Kim, Crayon Pop (2014) Got7, Winner, Red Velvet (2015) GFriend, iKon, Seventeen, Twice (2016) Blackpink, Bolbbalgan4, NCT 127, I.O.I (2017) Wanna One (2018) (G)I-dle, Iz*One, Stray Kids (2019) 2020s Itzy, Tomorrow X Together (2020) Enhypen, Treasure, Kim Ho-joong (2021) Aespa, STAYC (2022) Ive, Le Sserafim, NewJeans (2023) Fifty Fifty, Zerobaseone (2024) BabyMonster, Illit, NCT Wish, TWS (2025) MAMA Awards v t e MAMA Award for Album of the Year The 3rd Masterpiece – SG Wannabe (2006) Remapping the Human Soul – Epik High (2007) Mirotic – TVXQ (2008) Heartbreaker – G-Dragon (2009) To Anyone – 2NE1 (2010) Mr. Simple – Super Junior (2011) Sexy, Free & Single – Super Junior (2012) XOXO – Exo (2013) Overdose – Exo (2014) Exodus – Exo (2015) Ex'Act – Exo (2016) The War – Exo (2017) Love Yourself: Tear – BTS (2018) Map of the Soul: Persona – BTS (2019) Map of the Soul: 7 – BTS (2020) Be – BTS (2021) Proof – BTS (2022) FML – Seventeen (2023) Seventeenth Heaven – Seventeen (2024) v t e MAMA Award for Artist of the Year 2000s TVXQ (2006) Super Junior (2007) BigBang (2008) 2PM (2009) 2010s 2NE1 (2010) Girls' Generation (2011) BigBang (2012) G-Dragon (2013) Exo (2014) BigBang (2015) BTS (2016–2019) 2020s BTS (2020–2022) NewJeans (2023) v t e MAMA Award for Song of the Year 2000s SG Wannabe — "Partner for Life" (2006) BigBang — "Lies" (2007) Wonder Girls — "Nobody" (2008) 2NE1 — "I Don't Care" (2009) 2010s Miss A — "Bad Girl Good Girl" (2010) 2NE1 — "I Am the Best" (2011) Psy — "Gangnam Style" (2012) Cho Yong-pil — "Bounce" (2013) Taeyang — "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (2014) BigBang — "Bang Bang Bang" (2015) Twice — "Cheer Up" (2016) Twice — "Signal" (2017) Twice — "What Is Love?" (2018) BTS featuring Halsey — "Boy with Luv" (2019) 2020s BTS — "Dynamite" (2020) BTS — "Butter" (2021) Ive — "Love Dive" (2022) NewJeans – "Ditto" (2023) Aespa – "Supernova" (2024) v t e MAMA Award for Best Male Group 1990s H.O.T. (1999) 2000s G.o.d (2000) Shinhwa (2001-2004) SG Wannabe (2005) TVXQ (2006) BigBang (2007–2008) 2PM (2009) 2010s 2PM (2010) Super Junior (2011) BigBang (2012) Infinite (2013) Exo (2014–2016) Wanna One (2017–2018) BTS (2019) 2020s BTS (2020–2022) Seventeen (2023) v t e MAMA Award for Best Dance Performance 1990s Lee Jung-hyun – "Come" (1999) 2000s Clon – "Choryeon" (2000) Yoo Seung-jun – "Wow" (2001) BoA – "No. 1" (2002) BoA – "Atlantis Princess" (2003) Shinhwa – "Brand New" (2004) Lee Min-woo – "Bump" (2005) SS501 – "Snow Prince" (2006) The Grace – "One More Time, OK?" (2007) Lee Hyori – "U-Go-Girl" (2008) Kara – "Honey" (2009) 2010s 2010 Rain — "Love Song" (Solo) Beast — "Fiction" (Male Group) Miss A — "Goodbye Baby" (Female Group) 2011 Hyuna — "Bubble Pop!" (Solo) 2PM — "I'll Be Back" (Male Group) Miss A — "Bad Girl Good Girl" (Female Group) 2012 Psy — "Gangnam Style" (Solo) Shinee — "Sherlock (Clue + Note)" (Male Group) f(x) — "Electric Shock" (Female Group) 2013 G-Dragon — "Crooked" (Male Solo) CL — "The Baddest Female" (Female Solo) Shinee — "Dream Girl" (Male Group) Sistar — "Give It To Me" (Female Group) 2014 Sunmi — "Full Moon" (Solo) Infinite — "Last Romeo" (Male Group) Girl's Day — "Something" (Female Group) 2015 Hyuna — "Roll Deep" (Solo) Shinee — "View" (Male Group) Red Velvet — "Ice Cream Cake" (Female Group) 2016 Taemin — "Press Your Number" (Solo) BTS — "Blood Sweat & Tears" (Male Group) GFriend — "Rough" (Female Group) 2017 Taemin — "Move" (Solo) Seventeen — "Don't Wanna Cry" (Male Group) Twice — "Signal" (Female Group) 2018 Chungha — "Roller Coaster" (Solo) Seventeen — "Oh My!" (Male Group) Twice — "What Is Love?" (Female Group) 2019 Chungha — "Gotta Go" (Solo) BTS featuring Halsey — "Boy With Luv" (Male Group) Twice — "Fancy" (Female Group) 2020s 2020 Hwasa — "María" (Solo) BTS — "Dynamite" (Male Group) Blackpink — "How You Like That" (Female Group) 2021 Rosé — "On the Ground" (Solo) BTS — "Butter" (Male Group) Aespa — "Next Level" (Female Group) 2022 Psy featuring Suga — "That That" (Solo) Seventeen — "Hot" (Male Group) Ive — "Love Dive" (Female Group) 2023 Jungkook featuring Latto – "Seven" (Male Solo) Jisoo – "Flower" (Female Solo) Seventeen – "Super" (Male Group) NewJeans – "Ditto" (Female Group) 2024 Jungkook – "Standing Next to You" (Male Solo) Jennie – "You & Me" (Female Solo) TWS – "Plot Twist" (Male Group) Aespa – "Supernova" (Female Group) v t e MAMA Award for Best Music Video Music Video of the Year (Grand Prize) Lee Seung-hwan — "A Request" (1999) Jo Sungmo — "Do You Know" (2000) Wax — "Fix My Makeup" (2001) Cho PD — "My Style" (2002) Big Mama — "Break Away" (2003) BoA — "My Name" (2004) Drunken Tiger — "Isolated Ones! Left Foot Forward!" (2005) Best Music Video 2000s Psy — "Entertainer" (2006) Dynamic Duo — "Attendance Check" (2007) Wonder Girls — "Nobody" (2008) 2NE1 — "Fire" (2009) 2010s 2NE1 — "Can't Nobody" (2010) BigBang — "Love Song" (2011) Psy — "Gangnam Style" (2012) G-Dragon — "Coup d'Etat" (2013) 2PM — "Go Crazy!" (2014) BigBang — "Bae Bae" (2015) Blackpink — "Whistle" (2016) BTS — "Spring Day" (2017) BTS — "Idol" (2018) BTS featuring Halsey — "Boy with Luv" (2019) 2020s BTS — "Dynamite" (2020) BTS — "Butter" (2021) Blackpink — "Pink Venom" (2022) Jisoo – "Flower" (2023) Aespa – "Armageddon" (2024) v t e MAMA Award for Worldwide Fans' Choice 2018 Blackpink BTS Got7 Mamamoo Monsta X NCT 127 NU'EST W Seventeen Twice Wanna One 2019 Ateez Blackpink BTS Exo Got7 Monsta X Seventeen Tomorrow X Together Twice X1 2020 Ateez Blackpink BTS Got7 Mamamoo NCT Seventeen Tomorrow X Together Treasure Twice 2021 BTS Enhypen Lisa NCT 127 NCT Dream Seventeen Stray Kids Tomorrow X Together Treasure Twice 2022 Blackpink BTS Enhypen Got7 NCT Dream Psy Seventeen Stray Kids Tomorrow X Together Treasure 2023 Ateez BTS Enhypen Lim Young-woong NCT Dream Seventeen Stray Kids Tomorrow X Together Twice Zerobaseone 2024 Male Enhypen Jimin Jungkook NCT Dream RM Seventeen Stray Kids Tomorrow X Together V Zerobaseone Female (G)I-dle Aespa Babymonster Ive IU Jennie Lee Young-ji NewJeans Twice Unis Melon Music Awards v t e Melon Music Award for Album of the Year 2000s G-Dragon — Heartbreaker (2009) 2010s 2NE1 — To Anyone (2010) 2NE1 — 2NE1 (2011) Busker Busker — Busker Busker 1st Album (2012) Busker Busker — Busker Busker 2nd Album (2013) g.o.d — Chapter 8 (2014) Exo — Exodus (2015) BTS — The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (2016) IU — Palette (2017) BTS — Love Yourself: Tear (2018) BTS — Map of the Soul: Persona (2019) 2020s BTS — Map of the Soul: 7 (2020) IU — Lilac (2021) Lim Young-woong — Im Hero (2022) Ive — I've Ive (2023) Aespa — Armageddon (2024) v t e Melon Music Award for Artist of the Year 2000s Girls' Generation (2009) 2010s Girls' Generation (2010) Beast (2011–2012) Shinee (2013) IU (2014) BigBang (2015) Exo (2016–2017) BTS (2018–2019) 2020s BTS (2020) IU (2021) Lim Young-woong (2022) NewJeans (2023) Aespa (2024) v t e Melon Music Award for Song of the Year 2000s Girls' Generation — "Gee" (2009) 2010s 2AM — "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die" (2010) IU — "Good Day" (2011) Psy — "Gangnam Style" (2012) Exo — "Growl" (2013) Taeyang — "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (2014) BigBang — "Bang Bang Bang" (2015) Twice — "Cheer Up" (2016) BTS — "Spring Day" (2017) iKon — "Love Scenario" (2018) BTS featuring Halsey — "Boy with Luv" (2019) 2020s BTS — "Dynamite" (2020) BTS — "Butter" (2021) Ive — "Love Dive" (2022) NewJeans — "Ditto" (2023) Aespa — "Supernova" (2024) v t e Melon Music Award for Top 10 Artists 2000s 2009 2NE1 2PM 8Eight Brown Eyed Girls Davichi G-Dragon Girls' Generation K.Will Kara Super Junior 2010s 2010 2AM 2NE1 2PM 4Men CNBLUE DJ DOC Girls' Generation IU Lee Seung-gi T-ara 2011 2NE1 Beast BigBang f(x) IU Leessang Lena Park Secret Sistar Super Junior 2012 2NE1 Beast BigBang Busker Busker Huh Gak Infinite IU Psy Sistar T-ara 2013 Ailee Davichi Dynamic Duo Beast Busker Busker Exo G-Dragon IU Shinee Sistar 2014 2NE1 Akdong Musician Beast Exo g.o.d Girl's Day IU Sistar Taeyang Winner 2015 Apink BigBang Exo Girls' Generation Hyukoh San E Shinee Sistar Toy Zion.T 2016 Akdong Musician Bewhy BTS Exo GFriend Mamamoo Red Velvet Taeyeon Twice Zico 2017 BigBang Bolbbalgan4 BTS Exo Heize IU Red Velvet Twice Wanna One Winner 2018 Apink Blackpink Bolbbalgan4 BtoB BTS Exo iKon Mamamoo Twice Wanna One 2019 Bolbbalgan4 BTS Chungha Exo Heize Jang Beom-june Jannabi Mamamoo MC the Max Taeyeon 2020s 2020 Baek Ye-rin Baekhyun Blackpink BTS IU Iz*One Kim Ho-joong Lim Young-woong Oh My Girl Zico 2021 Aespa AKMU Ash Island BTS Heize IU Lee Mu-jin Lil Boi Lim Young-woong NCT Dream 2022 (G)I-dle Be'O BTS IU Ive Lim Young-woong MeloMance NCT Dream NewJeans Seventeen 2023 (G)I-dle Aespa BTS Ive Jungkook Le Sserafim Lim Young-woong NCT Dream NewJeans Seventeen 2024 (G)I-dle Aespa Day6 IU Jungkook NewJeans Plave Riize Seventeen TWS v t e Melon Music Award for Best New Artist 2000s 2NE1 (2009) 2010s CNBLUE (2010) Huh Gak (2011) B.A.P, Ailee (2012) BTS, Lim Kim (2013) Winner (2014) iKon, GFriend (2015) Blackpink (2016) Wanna One (2017) The Boyz, (G)I-dle (2018) Tomorrow X Together, Itzy (2019) 2020s Cravity, Weeekly (2020) Lee Mu-jin, Aespa (2021) Ive, NewJeans (2022) Riize, Zerobaseone (2023) v t e Melon Music Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song Supreme Team — "Dang Dang Dang" (2010) GD & TOP feat. Park Bom — "Oh Yeah" (2011) Dynamic Duo — "Without You" (2012) Baechigi feat. Ailee — "Shower of Tears" (2013) San E and Raina — "A Midsummer Night's Sweetness" (2014) Mad Clown feat. Jinsil — "Fire" (2015) Zico feat. Zion.T — "Eureka" (2016) Dynamic Duo and Chen — "Nosedive" (2017) BTS — "Fake Love" (2018) Epik High feat. Crush — "Lovedrunk" (2019) Yumdda, The Quiett, Deepflow, Paloalto and Simon Dominic – "I'mma Do" (2020) v t e Melon Music Award for Best Dance Performance 2014 Block B — "Her" (Male) Apink — "Mr. Chu" (Female) 2015 BTS — "I Need U" (Male) Red Velvet — "Ice Cream Cake" (Female) 2016 Exo — "Monster" (Male) GFriend — "Rough" (Female) 2017 Exo — "Ko Ko Bop" (Male) Twice — "Knock Knock" (Female) 2018 Wanna One — "Boomerang" (Male) Blackpink — "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" (Female) 2019 BTS featuring Halsey — "Boy with Luv" (Male) Chungha — "Gotta Go" (Female) 2020 BTS — "Dynamite" (Male) Blackpink — "How You Like That" (Female) MTV Europe Music Awards v t e MTV Europe Music Award for Best Group Take That (1994) U2 (1995) Oasis (1996) Spice Girls (1997–1998) Backstreet Boys (1999–2000) Limp Bizkit (2001) Linkin Park (2002, 2007) Coldplay (2003) Outkast (2004) Gorillaz (2005) Depeche Mode (2006) Tokio Hotel (2009) BTS (2018–2021) v t e MTV Europe Music Award for Best Korean Act Exo (2013) B.A.P (2014) BTS (2015) B.A.P (2016) GFriend (2017) Loona (2018) Ateez (2019) Stray Kids (2020) Aespa (2021) v t e MTV Europe Music Award for Best K-Pop BTS (2021) Lisa (2022) Jungkook (2023) Jimin (2024) v t e MTV Europe Music Award for Best Live Act Take That (1995) U2 (1997) Red Hot Chili Peppers (2002) Muse (2007) Tokio Hotel (2008) U2 (2009) Linkin Park (2010) Katy Perry (2011) Taylor Swift (2012) Beyoncé (2013) One Direction (2014) Ed Sheeran (2015) Twenty One Pilots (2016) Ed Sheeran (2017) Shawn Mendes (2018) BTS (2019) BTS (2020) Harry Styles (2022) Taylor Swift (2023) Taylor Swift (2024) v t e MTV Europe Music Award for Best Pop Spice Girls (1998) Britney Spears (1999) All Saints (2000) Anastacia (2001) Kylie Minogue (2002) Justin Timberlake (2003) Black Eyed Peas (2004–2005) Justin Timberlake (2006) Lady Gaga (2010) Justin Bieber (2011–2012) One Direction (2013–2015) Fifth Harmony (2016) Camila Cabello (2017) Dua Lipa (2018) Halsey (2019) Little Mix (2020) BTS (2021) Taylor Swift (2022) Billie Eilish (2023) Ariana Grande (2024) v t e MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song 1990s "7 Seconds" – Youssou N'Dour and Neneh Cherry (1994) "Zombie" – The Cranberries (1995) "Wonderwall" – Oasis (1996) "Mmmbop" – Hanson (1997) "Torn" – Natalie Imbruglia (1998) "...Baby One More Time" – Britney Spears (1999) 2000s "Rock DJ" – Robbie Williams (2000) "Clint Eastwood" – Gorillaz (2001) "Get the Party Started" – Pink (2002) "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé (2003) "Hey Ya!" – Outkast (2004) "Speed of Sound" – Coldplay (2005) "Crazy" – Gnarls Barkley (2006) "Girlfriend" – Avril Lavigne (2007) "So What" – Pink (2008) "Halo" – Beyoncé (2009) 2010s "Bad Romance" – Lady Gaga (2010) "Born This Way" – Lady Gaga (2011) "Call Me Maybe" – Carly Rae Jepsen (2012) "Locked Out of Heaven" – Bruno Mars (2013) "Problem" – Ariana Grande (2014) "Bad Blood" – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar (2015) "Sorry" – Justin Bieber (2016) "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" – Shawn Mendes (2017) "Havana" – Camila Cabello (2018) "Bad Guy" – Billie Eilish (2019) 2020s "Dynamite" – BTS (2020) "Bad Habits" – Ed Sheeran (2021) "Super Freaky Girl" – Nicki Minaj (2022) "Seven" – Jungkook featuring Latto (2023) "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter (2024) MTV Video Music Awards v t e MTV Video Music Award for Best Group 1980s ZZ Top – "Legs" (1984) USA for Africa – "We Are the World" (1985) Dire Straits – "Money for Nothing" (1986) Talking Heads – "Wild Wild Life" (1987) INXS – "Need You Tonight/Mediate" (1988) Living Colour – "Cult of Personality" (1989) 1990s The B-52's – "Love Shack" (1990) R.E.M. – "Losing My Religion" (1991) U2 – "Even Better Than the Real Thing" (1992) Pearl Jam – "Jeremy" (1993) Aerosmith – "Cryin'" (1994) TLC – "Waterfalls" (1995) Foo Fighters – "Big Me" (1996) No Doubt – "Don't Speak" (1997) Backstreet Boys – "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" (1998) TLC – "No Scrubs" (1999) 2000s Blink-182 – "All the Small Things" (2000) 'N Sync – "Pop" (2001) No Doubt featuring Bounty Killer – "Hey Baby" (2002) Coldplay – "The Scientist" (2003) No Doubt – "It's My Life" (2004) Green Day – "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (2005) The All-American Rejects – "Move Along" (2006) Fall Out Boy (2007) 2010s BTS (2019) 2020s BTS (2020-2022) Blackpink (2023) Seventeen (2024) v t e MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video Ricky Martin – "Livin' la Vida Loca" (1999) NSYNC – "Bye Bye Bye" (2000) NSYNC – "Pop" (2001) No Doubt featuring Bounty Killer – "Hey Baby" (2002) Justin Timberlake – "Cry Me a River" (2003) No Doubt – "It's My Life" (2004) Kelly Clarkson – "Since U Been Gone" (2005) Pink – "Stupid Girls" (2007) Britney Spears – "Piece of Me" (2008) Britney Spears – "Womanizer" (2009) Lady Gaga – "Bad Romance" (2010) Britney Spears – "Till the World Ends" (2011) One Direction – "What Makes You Beautiful" (2012) Selena Gomez – "Come & Get It" (2013) Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea – "Problem" (2014) Taylor Swift – "Blank Space" (2015) Beyoncé – "Formation" (2016) Fifth Harmony – "Down" (2017) Ariana Grande – "No Tears Left to Cry" (2018) Jonas Brothers – "Sucker" (2019) BTS – "On" (2020) Justin Bieber – "Peaches" (2021) Harry Styles – "As It Was" (2022) Taylor Swift – "Anti-Hero" (2023) Taylor Swift (2024) v t e MTV Video Music Award for Best K-Pop 2010s "Boy with Luv" – BTS featuring Halsey (2019) 2020s "On" – BTS (2020) "Butter" – BTS (2021) "Lalisa" – Lisa (2022) "S-Class" – Stray Kids (2023) "Rockstar" – Lisa (2024) v t e MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer 2010s "Best Song Ever" – One Direction (2013) "She's Kinda Hot" – 5 Seconds of Summer (2015) "All in My Head (Flex)" – Fifth Harmony featuring Fetty Wap (2016) "XO Tour Llif3" – Lil Uzi Vert (2017) "I Like It" – Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin (2018) "Boyfriend" – Ariana Grande and Social House (2019) 2020s "How You Like That" – Blackpink (2020) "Butter" – BTS (2021) "First Class" – Jack Harlow (2022) "Seven" – Jungkook featuring Latto (2023) "Fortnight" – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone (2024) Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards v t e Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Music Group Aerosmith (1994) Boyz II Men (1995) TLC (1996) Fugees (1997) Hanson (1998) NSYNC (1999) Backstreet Boys (2000) Destiny's Child (2001–2002) B2K (2003) OutKast (2004) Green Day (2005–2006) The Black Eyed Peas (2007, 2010–2011) Jonas Brothers (2008–2009) Big Time Rush (2012) One Direction (2013–2015) Fifth Harmony (2016–2018) Maroon 5 (2019) BTS (2020–2023) Imagine Dragons (2024) v t e Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song 1980s "La Bamba" – Los Lobos (1988) "Kokomo" – The Beach Boys (1989) 1990s "Hangin' Tough" – New Kids on the Block (1990) "Ice Ice Baby" – Vanilla Ice (1991) "Jump" – Kris Kross (1992) No Award (1993) "Whoomp! (There It Is)" – Tag Team (1994) "Creep" – TLC (1995) "Gangsta's Paradise" – Coolio (1996) "Killing Me Softly" – Fugees (1997) "MMMBop" – Hanson (1998) "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" – Backstreet Boys (1999) 2000s "Wild Wild West" – Will Smith (2000) "Who Let the Dogs Out" – Baha Men (2001) "Get the Party Started" – P!nk (2002) "Sk8er Boi" – Avril Lavigne (2003) "Hey Ya!" – Outkast (2004) "Burn" – Usher (2005) "Wake Me Up When September Ends" – Green Day (2006) "Irreplaceable" – Beyoncé (2007) "Girlfriend" – Avril Lavigne (2008) "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Beyoncé (2009) 2010s "You Belong with Me" – Taylor Swift (2010) "Baby" – Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris (2011) "Party Rock Anthem" – LMFAO (2012) "What Makes You Beautiful" – One Direction (2013) "Story of My Life" – One Direction (2014) "Bang Bang" – Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj (2015) "Hello" – Adele (2016) "Work from Home" – Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign (2017) "Shape of You" – Ed Sheeran (2018) "Thank U, Next" – Ariana Grande (2019) 2020s "Bad Guy" – Billie Eilish (2020) "Dynamite" – BTS (2021) "Happier Than Ever" – Billie Eilish (2022) "As It Was" – Harry Styles (2023) "What Was I Made For?" – Billie Eilish (2024) People's Choice Awards v t e People's Choice Award for Favorite Group Maroon 5 (2012-2013) One Direction (2014) Maroon 5 (2015) Fifth Harmony (2016-2017) BTS (2018) Blackpink (2019) BTS (2020-2022) Stray Kids (2024) v t e People's Choice Award for Favorite Music Video "Love the Way You Lie" – Eminem featuring Rihanna (2011) "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" – Katy Perry (2012) "Part of Me" – Katy Perry (2013) "Roar" – Katy Perry (2014) "Idol" – BTS (2018) "Kill This Love" – Blackpink (2019) "Dynamite" – BTS (2020) "Butter" – BTS (2021) "Anti-Hero" – Taylor Swift (2022) v t e People's Choice Award for Favorite Concert Tour Taylor Swift – Reputation Stadium Tour (2018) Blackpink – In Your Area World Tour (2019) BTS – Permission to Dance on Stage (2022) Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour (2024) Seoul Music Awards v t e Seoul Music Awards Grand Prize Winners 1990s Byun Jin-sub (1990) Tae Jin-ah (1991) Seo Taiji and Boys (1992–1993) Kim Gun-mo (1994) Roo'ra (1995) Clon (1996) H.O.T. (1997–1998) Sechs Kies (1998) Jo Sung-mo (1999) Fin.K.L (1999) 2000s Jo Sung-mo (2000) Kim Gun-mo (2001) BoA (2002) Lee Hyori (2003) Shinhwa (2004) TVXQ (2006) BigBang (2007) Wonder Girls (2008) Girls' Generation (2009) 2010s Girls' Generation (2010) Super Junior (2011) Psy (2012) Exo (2013–2016) BTS (2017–2018; Album: 2019) Taeyeon (Digital: 2019) 2020s BTS (2020) NCT 127 (2021) NCT Dream (2022–2023) v t e Seoul Music Awards Main Prize Winners 1990s 1990 Byun Jin-sub Hyun Chul Joo Hyun-mi Kim Ji-ae Min Hae-kyung Na-mi 1991 Kang Susie Kim Jeong-soo Kim Ji-ae Kim Wan-sun Lee Sang-woo Noh Sa-yeon Tae Jin-ah 1992 Kang Susie Kim Kook-hwan Lee Sang-woo Lee Seung-hwan Min Hae-kyung Shin Seung-hun Yang Soo-kyung 1993 Choi Yoo-na Kim Gun-mo Kim Jeong-soo Kim So-hee Kim Won-jun Lee Mu-song Seo Taiji and Boys Shin Hyo-beom Shin Seung-hun 1994 Boohwal Choi Yoo-na Kim Gun-mo Lim Ju-ri Roo'ra Seol Woon-do Shin Seong-woo Shin Seung-hun Two Two 1995 DJ Doc Kim Gun-mo Noise Park Jin-young Park Mi-kyung R.ef Seo Taiji and Boys Shin Hyo-beom Solid 1996 Clon Green Area Hoon Insooni Kim Gun-mo Kim Won-jun Kim Jung-min Park Mi-kyung R.ef 1997 DJ Doc H.O.T Jinusean Kim Kyung-ho Im Chang-jung Park Jin-young Sechs Kies Turbo Uhm Jung-hwa UP 1998 Fin.K.L H.O.T Kim Gun-mo Kim Jong-hwan Kim Kyung-ho Sechs Kies S.E.S. Song Dae-kwan Turbo Uhm Jung-hwa 1999 Baby V.O.X Clon Country Kko Kko Fin.K.L H.O.T Im Chang-jung Jo Sungmo Kim Gun-mo Sechs Kies Song Dae-kwan Uhm Jung-hwa 2000s 2000 Fin.K.L g.o.d Im Chang-jung Jo Sungmo Lee Jung-hyun Park Ji-yoon Steve Seungjun Yoo Shin Seung-hun 2001 Fin.K.L g.o.d Im Chang-jung Kangta Kim Gun-mo Lee Jung-hyun Park Ji-yoon Steve Seungjun Yoo Shin Seung-hun Tae Jin-ah Uhm Jung-hwa Wax 2002 BoA Cool Jang Na-ra Koyote Lee Soo-young Park Hyo-shin Shinhwa Sung Si-kyung Yoon Do Hyun Band Wax 2003 Baby V.O.X Fly to the Sky Jewelry Lee Hyori Rain Koyote Shinhwa Wax Wheesung Yoon Do Hyun Band 2004 Cho PD Kim Jong-kook Koyote Lee Seung-chul Lee Soo-young Park Hyo-shin Rain Shinhwa Shin Seung-hun TVXQ 2006 Baek Ji-young Jang Yoon-jeong MC Mong Park Jung-ah SG Wannabe Shin Seung-hun Son Ho-young Turtles TVXQ Vibe 2007 Baek Ji-young BigBang Epik High Eru Jang Yoon-jeong MC the Max SeeYa SG Wannabe Super Junior V.O.S 2008 Baek Ji-young BigBang Brown Eyed Girls Jang Yoon-jeong Kim Jong-kook SG Wannabe Son Dam-bi SS501 TVXQ Wonder Girls 2009 2PM Baek Ji-young Brown Eyed Girls Davichi Girls' Generation Kara Kim Tae-woo Shinee Son Dam-bi Super Junior 2010s 2010 2AM 4Minute Beast FT Island Girls' Generation IU Miss A Secret Shinee Son Dam-bi 2011 4Minute Beast FT Island Girls' Generation IU Kara Lee Seung-gi Miss A Secret Sistar Super Junior T-ara 2012 2NE1 BigBang Super Junior Epik High f(x) Huh Gak Lee Seung-gi Miss A Psy Secret Shinee Sistar 2013 4Minute Apink B1A4 B.A.P Beast Cho Yong-pil Exo Girls' Generation Infinite Shinee Sistar VIXX 2014 Apink AOA B1A4 Beast BTS Exo Girl's Day Girls' Generation-TTS Infinite Sistar Super Junior VIXX 2015 Apink BigBang BTS EXID Exo Red Velvet Shinee Sistar Taeyeon VIXX Yoon Mi-rae Zion.T 2016 BTS Exo GFriend Got7 Mamamoo Red Velvet Sechs Kies Seventeen Taeyeon Twice VIXX Zico 2017 Blackpink Bolbbalgan4 BtoB BTS Exo Got7 NU'EST W Red Velvet Seventeen Super Junior Twice Wanna One 2018 BTS Exo iKon NCT 127 Mamamoo Momoland Monsta X NU'EST W Red Velvet Seventeen Twice Wanna One 2019 BTS Chungha Exo Mamamoo Monsta X NCT Dream NU'EST Paul Kim Red Velvet Super Junior Taeyeon Twice 2020s 2020 Ateez BTS Iz*One Kang Daniel Monsta X NCT 127 NU'EST Oh My Girl Seventeen Stray Kids TXT Twice 2021 Aespa Ateez Brave Girls BTS Enhypen Heize IU Kang Daniel Lim Young-woong NCT 127 Oh My Girl Seventeen The Boyz 2022 (G)I-dle Aespa Blackpink BTS Got the Beat Ive Kang Daniel Kim Ho-joong Lim Young-woong NCT Dream Psy Red Velvet Seventeen Stray Kids Taeyeon Zico 2023 (G)I-dle Aespa Ive Jimin Jungkook Kang Daniel Lim Young-woong NCT Dream NewJeans Nmixx Riize Seventeen STAYC Stray Kids Sunmi V Young Tak Zerobaseone v t e Seoul Music Award for New Artist of the Year 1990s Kim Min-woo, Shin Hae-chul (1990) Shim Shin, Shin Seung-hun (1991) Lee Deok-jin, Seo Taiji and Boys (1992) Choi Yeon-je (1993) Go Bon-seung (1994) Sung Jin-woo, Yook Gak-soo (1995) Young Turks Club (1996) Lee Ji-hoon, Yangpa (1997) NRG, Jo Sung-mo, Kim Hyun-jung, Yoo Ri (1998) Lee Jung-hyun, Koyote, Sharp, Chae Jung-an (1999) 2000s Park Hwayobi, J.ae (2000) Brown Eyes, Sung Si-kyung, Jadu, Morning Bond, To-ya (2001) Rizi, Rain, Wheesung (2002) Maya, Se7en, Big Mama (2003) TVXQ, Lee Seung-gi, SG Wannabe (2004) Super Junior, SeeYa, Brown Eyed Girls (2006) F.T. Island, Girls' Generation, Wonder Girls (2007) Davichi, Mighty Mouth, Shinee (2008) Beast, T-ara, After School (2009) 2010s The Boss, Sistar, CNBLUE (2010) B1A4, Apink, Boyfriend (2011) Exo, Ailee, B.A.P, Lee Hi (2012) BTS, Lim Kim, Crayon Pop (2013) Got7, Eddy Kim, Red Velvet (2014) Seventeen, GFriend, iKon (2015) NCT 127, I.O.I, Blackpink (2016) Pristin, Chungha, Wanna One (2017) Stray Kids, Iz*One (2018) Tomorrow X Together, AB6IX, Itzy (2019) 2020s Treasure, Aespa, Enhypen (2020) Lee Mu-jin, Epex, Omega X (2021) Le Sserafim, NewJeans, TNX (2022) Riize, Zerobaseone (2023) v t e IFPI Global Year-End Charts Artist of the Year One Direction (2013) Taylor Swift (2014) Adele (2015) Drake (2016) Ed Sheeran (2017) Drake (2018) Taylor Swift (2019) BTS (2020–2021) Taylor Swift (2022) Taylor Swift (2023) Album of the Year Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park (2001) The Eminem Show by Eminem (2002) Come Away with Me by Norah Jones (2003) Confessions by Usher (2004) X&Y by Coldplay (2005) High School Musical by Various Artists (2006) High School Musical 2 by Various Artists (2007) Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay (2008) I Dreamed a Dream by Susan Boyle (2009) Recovery by Eminem (2010) 21 by Adele (2011) 21 by Adele (2012) Midnight Memories by One Direction (2013) Frozen by Various Artists (2014) 25 by Adele (2015) Lemonade by Beyoncé (2016) ÷ by Ed Sheeran (2017) The Greatest Showman by Various Artists (2018) 5x20 All the Best!! 1999–2019 by Arashi (2019) Map of the Soul: 7 by BTS (2020) 30 by Adele (2021) Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny (2022) FML by Seventeen (2023) Single of the Year "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne (2007) "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne featuring Static Major (2008) "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga (2009) "Tik Tok" by Kesha (2010) "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars (2011) "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2012) "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell (2013) "Happy" by Pharrell Williams (2014) "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth (2015) "One Dance" by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla (2016) "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran (2017) "Havana" by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug (2018) "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish (2019) "Blinding Lights" by the Weeknd (2020) "Save Your Tears" by the Weeknd (2021) "As It Was" by Harry Styles (2022) "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus (2023) v t e Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 2009 Yuna Kim BigBang Wonder Girls Lee Hyori Girls' Generation Park Ji-sung Lee Seung-yuop Rain Yoo Jae-suk Kim Tae-hee 2010 Yuna Kim Girls' Generation Park Ji-sung Lee Byung-hun BigBang Go Hyun-jung Lee Seung-gi Lee Hyori Yoo Jae-suk Kang Ho-dong 2011 Girls' Generation Park Ji-sung Yuna Kim Lee Seung-gi 2PM Yoo Jae-suk Lee Chung-yong 2AM Shin-Soo Choo Kang Ho-dong 2012 Girls' Generation BigBang IU Kara Yuna Kim Lee Seung-gi Park Ji-sung Kim Tae-hee Highlight Park Tae-hwan 2013 Psy Girls' Generation Son Yeon-jae Kim Soo-hyun BigBang Park Tae-hwan Song Joong-ki IU Yuna Kim Super Junior 2014 Girls' Generation BigBang Suzy Hyun-jin Ryu Exo Shin-Soo Choo TVXQ Shinee Yuna Kim IU 2015 Exo Kim Soo-hyun Yuna Kim Jun Ji-hyun Son Yeon-jae Lee Seung-gi Hyun-jin Ryu Son Heung-min Girls' Generation Sistar 2016 Exo Yoo Ah-in Hye-ri Girls' Generation Kim Soo-hyun BigBang Inbee Park Jun Ji-hyun IU Jung-ho Kang 2017 Park Bo-gum Song Joong-ki Twice Exo BTS Suzy Song Hye-kyo Kim Yoo-jung Jo Jung-suk Seung-hwan Oh 2018 BTS Wanna One Twice Exo IU Song Hye-kyo Song Joong-ki Park Bo-gum Yuna Kim Hyun-jin Ryu 2019 Blackpink BTS Wanna One Kang Daniel Red Velvet Park Na-rae Hong Jin-young Han Ji-min Son Heung-min Exo 2020 BTS Hyun-jin Ryu Blackpink Son Heung-min Bong Joon-ho Jun Hyun-moo Park Na-rae Lee Soo-geun Twice Kim Hee-chul 2021 BTS Blackpink Hyun-jin Ryu Son Heung-min Lim Young-woong Kwang-hyun Kim Yoo Jae-suk Young Tak Jung Dong-won Jang Yoon-jeong 2022 BTS Blackpink Son Heung-min Hyun-jin Ryu Lee Chan-won Lee Seung-gi Lim Young-woong Youn Yuh-jung Yoo Jae-suk Jang Minho 2023 BTS Son Heung-min Blackpink Song Joong-ki Yoo Jae-suk Lim Young-woong Son Suk-ku Jang Minho Jang Yoon-jeong Young Tak 2024 Blackpink Son Heung-min NewJeans Kim Min-jae Lim Young-woong Lee Jung-hoo Jimin Lee Kang-in Jungkook Ive The table includes only the top 10.

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