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Formation
Big Hit Entertainment begins forming BTS; RM is the first member recruited, followed by Suga, J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, Jimin, and V. -
Debut
BTS debuts on June 12, 2013, with the album 2 Cool 4 Skool and the track “No More Dream.”
Official fanbase ARMY is named on July 9, 2013. -
Breakthrough
Release of The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 with the hit "I Need U."
BTS wins their first major music show award and gains international recognition. -
Global Breakthrough
Wins Top Social Artist at the Billboard Music Awards, the first K-pop act to do so.
Releases Love Yourself: Her with the hit "DNA."
Performs at the American Music Awards, marking their US TV debut. -
Stardom
Love Yourself: Tear debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200.
BTS speaks at the UN General Assembly for UNICEF’s "Love Myself" campaign. -
Mainstream Global Success
Releases "Dynamite," their first English single, which debuts at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Map of the Soul: 7 tops global charts, solidifying BTS’ status as a global force. -
Record-Breaking Year
"Butter" becomes their longest-running Billboard #1 single.
Wins Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, a first for an Asian act. -
Solo Focus
BTS announces a temporary shift to solo projects while continuing group activities.
Releases Proof with the single "Yet to Come." -
Present: Legacy Building
Members release solo albums and projects while celebrating BTS’ 10th anniversary.
BTS remains a global cultural icon with ongoing influence.