BTS, or 방탄소년단, is a seven-member musical act from South

Korea. The group was established under the management of BigHit

Music (now under HYBE Corporation), a South Korean entertainment
company founded by songwriter and producer Bang Shi Hyuk. Despite
the company’s initial setbacks and limited resources, BigHit believed
in their motto, “music and artist for healing,” and fostered an
environment that allowed artists to develop their talents and to
advance on their own authority.

The members of BTS include Kim Namjoon (the leader), Kim Seokjin,
Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon
Jungkook. More officially, each member is referred to by his stage
name (in the same order): RM, Jin, Suga, J-hope, Jimin, V, and
Jungkook. 

BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, as a hip-hop-based group. Tackling

the issues of generational divide, mental health, education, and
materialism, the band used rap and hip-hop as mediums to express
their displeasure with society and connect with youth around the
globe. This artistic vision was reflected in their name “BTS,” which
stands for the Korean phrase “Bangtan Sonyeondan,” translated as
“Bulletproof Boy Scouts.” Through their music, BTS sought to repel
negativity and “protect” their generation from societal pressures.
BTS’s music has since transitioned to adopt a more genre-bending,
conceptual style within the framework of hip-hop — one that consists
of diverse instrumentation, dense lyricism, cinematic music videos,
and precise choreography — all of which engage audiences through
multiple senses and challenge the notion that music is limited to only
the sonic space.
BTS pose backstage at the 2019 Jingle Ball. Photo posted with permission from license owner
and twitter user vocalgodjin.