Group BTS Korea composition. Group biography

Korean music is no longer a purely Korean affair; it has long been a global phenomenon. Groups and solo performers from South Korea with huge armies of fans around the world they become influencers. It is customary to take them into account and pay them Special attention on them. BTS is just such a case.

BTS (aka Bangtan Sonyeondan and Beyond The Scene) is one of the most successful and popular Korean groups. Coming from a little-known production company, they have earned their place in the sun in the K-pop industry, surprising everyone with their potential and success. On this moment The group has an impressive track record: in addition to numerous Korean music awards, the artists boast a seventh-place ranking on the prestigious Billboard 200 music chart with their recent album Love Yourself: Her, making them the first-ever Asian artist to achieve such a high position.

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Their singles DNA and MIC DROP also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and were certified gold by the RIAA. Another trophy from Billboard is Top Social Artist (a category in which fans vote), previously won by Justin Bieber for six years in a row. In addition to their musical merits, the artists collaborate with UNICEF, speaking out against violence against children and adolescents. They are also officials of Puma, LG and Lotte.

A combination of powerful songs, strong choreography, lyrics encouraging you to love yourself and move towards your dreams, and the personal qualities of the participants help you to feel inspired by their creativity. In general, the guys are talented and in demand. It’s also worth noting that they are fashionable. Therefore, I think it will be interesting to consider their style - not stage, but personal, to which the stylists did not have a hand.

Let's start the analysis with three participants who are most interested in fashion.

RM - Kim Namjoon

Kim Namjoon is the leader, rapper and philosopher of the group. A deep thinker finds beauty in the ordinary and can be inspired to think deeply by the most ordinary things. And this shows in his unique style as an intellectual. Muted and simple colors (beige, khaki and gray) combined with denim, baggy outerwear, beanies and comfortable oversized hoodies. At first glance it is relaxed and simple, but in his images everything is very neat and there is a sense of order. This creates a balanced style with a unique twist. This style, as well as his life’s occupation—music—became his main tools of self-expression. By the way, this path of self-expression dates back to middle school, when Namjoon began looking for and ordering clothes online.

Namjoon really loves Japanese stripstyle, which is recognized as one of the main sources of inspiration. Like many of us, he does his research by looking at photos from the streets of Tokyo and gets new ideas for his future looks. Hence the urban aesthetics in his style. But, in addition to street aesthetics, he is, of course, inspired by Japanese fashion itself - his favorite brands are mainly from the land of the rising sun: WTAPS, Neighborhood and Yoji Yamamoto.

Yamamoto stands alone on the list of artists, and this is not surprising, since he is one of the fashion philosophers who promotes the imperfect art of “wabi-sabi” and advocates monochrome, modesty, simplicity and loose fit in clothes. All this fits Namjoon’s worldview and style. Namjoon also eagerly shares his fashion adventures on the group's Twitter under the hashtag 김데일리(KimDaily). It is easy to follow the transformations of his style there. Laconic multi-layered outfits in neutral colors, where the emphasis is often on a light or bright element of the look - this could be a scarf or a T-shirt. You can also notice that recently the artist appears more often in clothes from the Japanese brand Visvim. In addition, Namjoon, like many Koreans, is a fan of cropped trousers. In his case, it's often old-school jeans
90s style cut.

A fan of urban minimalism with the spirit of Japanese street style, Namjoon is a bright representative of the laconic Korean style. The artist is also an example of the fact that a fashionista is not a superficial person, and being a fashionable intellectual is very cool!

J-Hope - Jung Hoseok

The group's main dancer and rapper, Hoseok, is not only a master of choreography, but also a radiant source of energy for his bandmates and their fans. A person who fills any room he enters with his light and positivity definitely has a special way of expressing himself through clothes.
It's quite difficult to describe Hoseok's energizer man style because it's very reminiscent of a roller coaster. One day he's sporting all black, the next he's wearing more than two prints in loud colors. He also easily switches from an airport look of sweatpants, a T-shirt and sandals to a rock 'n' roll leather jacket and ripped jeans.

Hoseok sticks to simple silhouettes, but doesn't miss the opportunity to play with prints and colors. Even when he’s not in the mood for colorfulness, he always leaves room for color in his outfit, be it a scarf, bucket hats or glasses with red lenses. The background of an underground dancer also makes itself felt; in his looks, things inspired by hip-hop aesthetics slip in every now and then.

But more often his look consists of a beanie tucked into tight ripped jeans and a T-shirt, and as an accent he can choose, for example, a floral bomber jacket or a bright sweater. His interest in fashion and willingness to experiment are, of course, reflected in his style. Hoseok tries to follow trends, adapting them to suit himself and adding his own bright personality. Therefore, he often chooses bright and unusual combinations, not being afraid to combine more than one print in an image. Most likely, it would look out of place on another person, but Hoseok somehow manages to do it. This is probably because it goes with his bright and friendly personality. Hoseok’s love for adventure dates back to his childhood, when he read the novels of Jules Verne, and it was eventually reflected not only in his lifestyle, but also in his fashion preferences. In fashion, he plays freely and paints his images in bright and rich colors. His positive energy can be felt a mile away and through the screens of TVs, laptops and other gadgets, and his style, in turn, only emphasizes this positive aura.

V - Kim Taehyung

The vocalist of the group and part-time flower child is the most Beautiful face 2017 according to TC Candler. Kim Taehyung is an emerging style icon, and now I'll tell you why. Taehyung is known for his very peculiar taste, which people once laughed at. But over time, his fashionable signature became his signature. No matter what he wears, we can say with confidence that everything will look harmonious and really cool on him.

What makes his style special? His freedom: oversized styles, knitted culottes, cozy sweaters and absolute freedom of stylistic decisions. For example, during the group’s American performances, Taehyung showed up for one of the interviews in Burberry pajamas and a denim jacket - chic and a whole new level of relaxed fashion.

This relaxed style of dressing coexists with Taehyung's fashionable fashion alter ego, who is no stranger to a love of expensive brands (I think it's worth noting that most of the branded items that BTS wear are gifts from the musicians' fan clubs). The BTS member is known for his love of Gucci and seems to have spread that love to his bandmates and stylists. Singers began to appear even more often on stage and in videos wearing colorful clothes from the Italian brand. Taehyung has mastered the skill of masterfully combining items from this brand, without fear of pretentiousness. Wearing a shirt with the fashion house’s signature red snake and complementing the look with a bag with the same appliqué is no problem for him.

Taehyung has also become a fan of the popular fur mules and wears them all the time. Look no further for such a dedicated fashionista! I think Alessandro Michele and his team should pay attention to such a promising and influential ambassador who shows genuine interest in the designer’s creations.

By the way, Kim Taehyung is not only a gifted singer and fashionista, but also an old-school romantic soul who loves trot (the progenitor of modern Korean pop music), is inspired by the melodramas and costumes of Domhnall Gleeson in Future Boyfriend, loves Van Gogh and the art of photography. His creative soul certainly comes through in his style. For example, in his affinity for coats and his special love for berets, which add softness to the image. The result is a real image of the artist. Of course, with all this set, it was impossible not to do without vintage. Taehyung loves to wear glasses, but in addition to the round glasses popular in South Korea, he often wears vintage aviators. Taehyung is an example of fashion courage and the desire to experiment and open new stylistic horizons and combinations. He mixes elegance and simplicity with ease, balancing between relaxed and extremely fashionable, and does not burden himself with thoughts about how people will perceive his experiments. As the singer himself said, he dresses for himself. Taehyung listens to his fashion intuition instead of following
trends.

Even three years after their debut, every step of the group breaks all records. This men's group is a rising artist on the Korean Peninsula. Even without English singles, they managed to achieve the highest rating on Billboard 200 and even top the chart Social 50.

Here are 10 things you should know about BTS:

1. (cor. Bangtan Sonyeondan) or Bangtan Boys, which means “bulletproof” in both Korean and Japanese.

At the time of their release, the group's name quite surprised fans with its banality. Fortunately, the group chose the English abbreviation, maintaining their status for English-speaking fans.

2. Seven participants.

This is a standard number for American boy bands, but in Korea there are many groups with even double-digit members, so seven is a great number.

Consists of three rappers such as Rep Monster, Suga And J-hope, vocalists Gina, Jimina, V And Jungkook. Of all the participants, only Jimin And Jungkook don't use stage names.

3. They produce most of their music themselves.

Each of the seven members has their share of contributions to the group's discography, and rappers Suga And Rap Monster They even received recognition as producers. The Korean producer is also co-author of many of the group's songs. Pdogg And Slow Rabbit, who helped create a special and soulful hip-hop dance style for the group.

4. BTS loves trilogies

In addition to such full-length albums as Dark & ​​Wild(2014) or recently released Wings, the Korean discography consists of two trilogies (In addition, the group also released two Japanese albums.)
Early in their career, their releases were accompanied by school trilogies: their debut album 2Cool4Skool,2013's O!RUL,2? And Skool Luv Affair in 2014. The trilogy includes aggressive songs that relate to the lives of students and the difficulties they face. Trilogy The Most Beautiful Moment in Life(Part 1, 2 and Epilogue), released in 2015-2016, consists of songs with more experimental sounds and more subtle meaning that draw on the experiences of young people.

5. BTS hip hop explorers.

Hip-hop plays a role in K-POP since the beginning of the 90s. As a boy band, they certainly didn't pioneer hip-hop, but they did break through the genre, making it more accessible and accessible to audiences (Several members even performed in underground hip-hop scenes before debuting). After beginning their careers by trying to imitate the hip-hop swag they were accustomed to, they were criticized for being inappropriate to cultural genres. They created their history in hip-hop through reality TV American Hustle Life 2014, talking about this genre with help Coolio And Warren G, with whom later Rap Monster even recorded a joint track.

6. Rap Monster And Suga not ordinary K-POP performers.

K-POP characterized as a pop genre created by companies whose members have little input into the creation of their music. Over the past few years, a lot has begun to change and more and more Korean artists have begun to demonstrate their skills in producing, and of course, BTS also showed themselves. Rep Monster And Suga released their own personal mixtapes, proving that the group is more than your typical pop boy band. Intense mixtape Agust D, released Suga earlier this year, excited many fans and showed a completely different side of the idol.

7. They are very fan friendly.

BTS One of the few bands to frequently tour outside of Asia and interact with fans around the world. Group members not only regularly update their Accounts on Twitter, but also communicate with fans through live broadcasts with subtitles on English language for the convenience of an international audience. And all this along with an ongoing web show about Everyday life and tour BTS.

8. ARMY-hot and fierce fandom BTS.

Through close communication with fans, candid stories about their personalities, and through their music, the group has gained fans from all over the world, resulting in, ARMY are one of the largest K-POP fandoms of the present time. The fandom also attracted attention for the huge number of views of its YouTube hits. BTS. Their video " Blood, Sweat & Tears” in less than a month it approached 30 million views. Additionally, the video broke a record with over 6.3 million views in one day.

9. BTS were the first (and so far the only) K-POP by artists who released their own emojis on Twitter.

Due to their wide distribution in social networks, and the award " Golden tweet» Korea in 2015, BTS became the first K-POP group that received unique emojis on Twitter. From May to June, fans were able to use various emojis featuring a small image of BTS with a bulletproof vest logo. Emoticons were created as part of the search for the largest fan bases BTS. Brazilian, Turkish and Russian ARMY used emojis the most to get this title.

10. BTS contributed to K-POP history.

It seems that every new release BTS this is something bigger and better and the album " Wings"has once again proven this by becoming the most successful and best-selling K-POP album in the US and reached the highest position on the chart Billboard 200. The group outsold albums 2NE1 And EXO, which held the ratings in 2014 and 2015. BTS became the first artists outside of the three largest entertainment agencies in South Korea to achieve such high positions. They also appeared on the chart for the first time Social 50, taking first place. In addition, the album Wings peaked at number 19 on the Canadian Albums Chart on Billboard and reached number one on the world album chart.

Interesting facts about BTS
- Bangtan should have been a duo: Jung Hunchul and Kim Namjoon (Rap Monster).
- Jimin is the latest to join Bangtan. He was a trainee for only a year, and everyone else for three years.
- Rumor has it that, as trainees, the group wrote 100 songs (their own, as a group).
- 2AM's One Spring Day album had inserts promoting Bangtan.
- They started writing the song No More Dream in 2012, the lyrics of the song were rewritten 22 times by Rep Monster, Suga and former member Donghyuck (Supreme Boi). J-Hope helped with the choreography for the song.
- No More Dream is a message to modern youth that encourages them to follow their dreams and be who they want to be.
- Usually Namjoon writes the music, Yoongi makes the arrangement, and the lyrics are written by the three of us - Namjoon, Yoongi and Hoseok.
- Before debut, the Bangtan fancafe had 2000 members. After the debut, more than 3,000 fans joined the fancafe in just 4 days.
- When the guys heard that they would be called Bulletproof Boy Scouts, they laughed for a long time and thought it was a joke. For three years, they got used to this name.
- Compared to the other members, Jimin and V have the most fanboys.
- Previously considered group names: Big Kidz and Young Nation.

Participants:

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Rap Monster - leader, rapper
Real name: Kim Nam Joon / Kim Nam Joon /
Date of birth: September 12, 1994
Blood type: A

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Jin - vocalist, face of the group
Real name: Kim Seok Jin / Kim Seok Jin /
Date of birth: December 4, 1992
Blood type: O

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SUGA - rapper
Real name: Min Yoon Gi / Min Yoon Gi /
Date of birth: March 9, 1993
Blood type: O

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J-Hope - rapper, dancer
Real name: Jung Ho Seok / Jung Ho Seok /
Date of birth: February 18, 1994
Blood type: A

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Jimin - vocalist, dancer
Real name: Park Ji Min / Park Ji Min /
Date of birth: October 13, 1995
Blood type: A

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V - vocalist
Real name: Kim Tae Hyung / Kim Tae Hyung /
Date of birth: December 30, 1995
Blood type: AB

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Jungkook - maknae, vocalist, rapper, dancer
Real name: Jun Jung Kook /
Date of birth: September 1, 1997
Blood type: A


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Every year more and more worthy people appear in Asia musical groups a variety of genres. South Korean creativity is quite popular in our country. There are a lot of bands there that play quite unconventional and high-quality music.

Unlike monotonous European groups, representatives of South Korea try to create their own unique style, which in the end they succeed very well. They are equally good in pop music and rock. However, among them there is one absolutely wonderful group that managed to destroy all stereotypes and become a group that is able to play music in the hip-hop genre on a par with their Western counterparts.

This talented group is called BTS. Her biography is incredibly interesting. Next we will focus on a few special important stages her work, and we will also tell you in detail about each of its participants.

So, let's repeat that BTS is korean group. Participant names current composition are:

• Rap Monster - leader, rapper;
• Chin is the face of the group, vocalist;
• Suga - composer, rapper;
• J-Hope - main dancer, rapper;
• Jimin - dancer, vocalist;
• V - vocalist;
• Jungkook is a vocalist, dancer, sub-rapper.

Start

The team was formed back in 2011, when a selection of talented young performers was underway throughout the country. The first two BTS members took during one of the auditions at the largest Korean studio.

Many future performers at that time had only recently turned eighteen years old, but thanks to perseverance and talent, they easily managed to get to the very top in a matter of months and prove to labels that they were truly talented.

It began to take shape closer to 2012, when an underground performer known in narrow circles, nicknamed Rap Monster, became its leader. By that time, he already had serious experience in performing, as well as several released tracks. Overnight he became the most bright participant group, and was also highlighted.

Moreover, as a leader, he began to write most of the lyrics for the group, as well as organize the show. Despite the fact that he is far from the oldest artist in BTS, Rap Monster is by far the most bright personality and a fan favorite. He is the idol of millions of listeners from all over the world, inspiring each of them to various achievements and self-improvement.

So we can say with complete confidence that the composition BTS group would not be so bright without the named participant. Next, J-Hope, the main dancer of the group, joined the lineup. He had incredible talent, and Korean studios quickly noticed this. Before joining BTS, he performed in a street dance gang and achieved considerable success with it.

J-Hope found it very quickly mutual language with the rest of the group and became one of the key figures. One of the most important factors why he was accepted into the team was his long-standing acquaintance with the Rap Monster, with whom he had already performed several times. There was a real friendship between them, the guys supported each other in difficult times, and complemented each other perfectly on stage. So no one had any doubt that J-Hope should be taken into the BTS group.

Music

Suga is another one talented person. This young performer has long established himself as a great arranger. He not only had an excellent voice, but also an excellent one, which, you see, is important. He easily created catchy beats, without which it is impossible to compose truly hit hip-hop songs.

He quickly became friends with the two leaders of BTS - J-Hope and Rap Monster, becoming an integral part of the friendly crowd. Now it’s hard to imagine BTS without this amazing musician. The group owes much of its sudden success to him. Since joining, he has written music for almost all BTS songs, so he can rightfully be considered one of the most important links in the group.

Jungkook is the youngest member of the group. He was the last to join BTS, but despite his age, he quickly attracted public attention. Not only was he good on the mic, but he could also dance like J-Hope.

Success

Bright personalities could not help but make BTS famous. The Korean group, the biography of each member of which is now inextricably linked with the stage, was able to achieve success only by turning into a friendly team. Now they are one of the best boy bands of our time. His success was guaranteed from the very beginning, because the guys had everything they needed to create a popular group - talent, perseverance and a memorable image.

BTS - Korean group: composition and its change

Later other musicians joined the band. And when the lineup was finally formed, it was time for a full-fledged debut. But, unfortunately, they were not able to do this right away. As with many young groups, disagreements began, resulting in two members leaving BTS.

Of the nine musicians, only seven remained, but this did not stop them from continuing their activities. After two years of preparation, they gained serious experience and were ready to prove themselves in public. This happened in 2013. It is worth noting that this year has been very successful for the group. In addition to live performances, they managed to release debut single, which quickly entered the country's top charts and was highly appreciated by both music lovers and professional critics. The disc was called 2 Cool 4 Skool and contained seven excellent tracks. The most successful song in the album is considered to be the composition called No more dream.

In June of the same year, she was filmed Music clip, which did not leave TV screens for a long time, regularly broadcast on numerous Korean music channels. By that time, BTS had finally secured the title of the best young group in the country.

For the group BTS (you can see photos of the participants with names in the article), their first major success was their performance at the popular M festival! Countdown, where the group performed the above-mentioned hit No more dream, which to this day is considered one of the main works of the group.

Later, on the wave of success, a video was shot for a song called We Are Bulletproof Pt.2. All this ultimately led to the fact that the group was recognized as the best young performers in the country and received a lot of prestigious awards.

Combination of cultures

Unlike many other Asian groups, BTS prefer to perform their music in English. Each of the band's musicians speaks it perfectly, so during listening you won't hear even a hint of an accent. But besides this, the guys skillfully mix English and Korean languages in their texts, which ultimately gives them an original and unusual sound.

Tour

With the advent of 2014, the group's success only increased. BTS released another mini-album that surpassed all sales possible expectations. In just a year, the group members became stars who were invited to perform at the country's largest music arenas.

It's time to go on my first really big tour. These were shows on a global scale, and the army of fans grew every day.

There are more and more fans

Having achieved recognition in their homeland, the guys decided to try their hand abroad. And for good reason, because in Europe a sharp rise in their popularity became noticeable, which was greatly facilitated by the talented composition of the group. BTS, with a photo of seven attractive guys looking at him, has acquired big amount fans in different parts of the world, including Russia.

Conclusion

These days, the group is still as popular and clearly has no plans to slow down. New compositions are included in a variety of tops, and a recent hit called Fire even made it into the top twenty most popular in the history of iTunes. The video for this song managed to collect 4 million views on the Internet in two days. So we recommend that all connoisseurs of good music familiarize themselves with the work of BTS. You definitely won't be disappointed.

It is interesting that the name of the group translated into Russian means “bulletproof”, and, obviously, this is absolutely true.

BTS is a South Korean boy band. The full name stands for . It consists of 7 participants, and it is worth emphasizing that they are quite young. The presentation and subsequent performances were held under the Bik Hit Entertainment label. The debut of this group was called one of the most anticipated events, which, in fact, took place on June 13, 2013.


Worth knowing! The debut was formal. The boy band required additional marketing work as well as training. The latter lasted for two years, during which other stars also joined the cast: Lim Chung-hee, David Oh, etc.

Despite the fact that the group is still very young, it is surrounded by crowds of fans, and, accordingly, a lot of information that is worth understanding. It is worth understanding that the following is only reliable information that in no way compromises any of the participants. So, let's get started...

The debut date is the whim of the main rapper of the group

His name causes uncontrollable tremors in the knees of thousands of fans, and his name is . Occupies the main, leading position in the boy band. It is the 13th day of each calendar month that brings him good luck, as the soloist himself claims. The group could have seen life as early as 12/03/2012, but it was faith in the “holy 13″ that prompted him to delay the debut, moving it to 2013. Information regarding the delay until June has not been published anywhere. It is noteworthy that in the usual numerical order the favorite number is one.

The youngest soloist of BTS

His name is . Jung Kook, and this is his stage name, he was born on 09/01/1997. He took part in preparations for the creation and debut of the group back in 2011, that is, at the age of 13 years. Just think about it! The guy went through a fairly rapid moral maturation and this is probably the merit of the producers.

Which lead singer plans to leave the group in the future?

As he himself declares: “I will be the J-Hope of the world.” famous group Bangtan. That's right, his stage name is G-Hope, but his real name is . In the group he holds the position of dancer and rapper. Born on September 18, 1994 and graduated from Global Cyber ​​University. He regards participation in a boy band as an invaluable experience and an opportunity to get to know himself. Other members call him a mood maker. Despite his already quite serious age, unlike the above-mentioned participant, he likes to spend money on Lego, which is somewhat strange, but is his highlight.

Favorite animal is one in seven

During an interview with one of the authoritative local glossy publications, the group members, when asked the same question, despite answering it separately, stated that they definitely consider their favorite animal lion.

In 10 years I will be: answers from each of the BTS members

It is these questions, or rather the most detailed answers, that interest fans of the boy band. It is worth listing them in order, starting with the group leader. Here's what they actually replied:

• Kim Nam Joon - I will be the richest rapper.
• Kim Seok Jin - I will definitely become Sergeant Kim Seok Jin so that my mother can be happy with me when she sees me on TV.
• Min Yoon Gi - I will become an example of proper music. I will conquer the world with music! Everyone in the world will love me...
• Jung Ho Seok – I am 100% sure that I will become the one and only J-Hope of Bangtan.
• Park Ji Min – I will enjoy the stage as much as possible. In general, I will become a cool singer.
• Kim Tae Hyun – I will become a caring father for my children: a 2-year-old boy and a 7-month-old girl. I want to take them to the zoo and feed the animals.
• Won Jong Guk - I will become the owner of the best restaurant where they will cook the most delicious duck. I'm also considering becoming a tattoo artist. As they say, nothing prevents you from combining these two hobbies.

Who didn’t star in JoKwon’s “I`m Da One” video?

There are only two such participants. There is information that the leader of the group rejected the invitation for vague personal reasons, but it is probably impossible to know for sure. Vocalist and dancer Park Ji Min did not appear in the video because he was far from the country. He claims that he will not miss such an opportunity again. All other five participants accepted the invitation.