Fill in the gaps with the verbs in the past simple tense.

THE STORY OF BTS

BTS has inspired an entire generation through their music whether it’s self-love, mental health, racism,
breaking barriers or standing up for yourself. The group continues to achieve even greater things year after
year, all while remaining humble and never losing sight of their genuine love for music, for each other and for
their fans.

BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, is an acronym for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan, meaning
Bulletproof Boy Scouts. In July 2017, they ___________________ (announce) they would also be known as
Beyond the Scene as part of their new identity.

When ___________________ (they/start)?

The Bit Hit Entertainment ___________________ (form) the seven-member band

through auditions in 2010, 2011 and 2012. BTS ___________________ (make) their
musical debut in 2013. The group quickly ___________________ (become) one of the
hottest acts in South Korea. By 2017, the band ___________________ (complete)
three world tours, ___________________ (release) four studio albums and five EPs,
gaining millions of fans across the world. It ___________________ (be) their 2017
Billboard Awards win for Top Social Artist that ___________________ (mark) the start
of their breakthrough in the U.S.

In 2021 BTS ___________________ (show) the whole world that they are more than just 7 normal Korean
men.

At the United Nations General Assembly they ___________________ (speak)

about sustainability (= is the idea that humans must interact with the
environment in a way that ensures there will be enough resources left for future
generations) and the importance of the younger generation on making a
difference regarding world issues. Over six million fans online
___________________ (watch) BTS’s speech and it ___________________
(mark) the group’s first-ever activity as South Korea’s Special Presidential Envoy
for Future Generations and Culture. This kind of involvement is nothing new. The
group ___________________ (talk) about issues that they care about in the past
as well, from loving yourself, mental health and racism. They also
___________________ (run) the Love Yourself campaign with UNICEF.

Year 2021 was also important when it comes to winning awards. At the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)—
one of the biggest music awards shows in South Korea—BTS ___________________ (take) home nine
awards in total. But they ___________________ (not stop) there. They ___________________ (win) Song
of the Year for Butter, Album of the Year and Worldwide Icon of the Year. They ___________________
(become) the first Korean and Asian act to bring home the Artist of the Year award at the American Music
Awards. In addition to the Artist of the Year award, BTS also ___________________ (receive) the Favourite
Duo or Group (Pop) award for the third year in a row.

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Who's Who?

Jin (Kim Seok-jin) is the oldest member of the group and one of its four vocalists. The
BigHit company ___________________ (discover) him on the street while studying film
at Konkuk University. He loves to cook, can play the guitar and is the king of dad jokes.

RM (Kim Nam-joon) is the leader of the band. Before BTS he ___________________

(work) on his skills as an underground rapper. He was the first member to be selected
for the group. He is smart (his IQ is 148), protective of his members and usually does
most of the talking in BTS' English-language interviews. He ___________________
(teach) himself English while watching Friends.

SUGA (Min Yoon-gi) ___________________ (have) a career as an underground rapper

in Daegu before joining BTS, but his talents go far beyond just spitting rhymes. He likes
songwriting, producing and playing the piano. He ___________________ (release) his
well-known song Daechwita in 2020.

J-HOPE (Jung Ho-seok) was part of a street dance team named Neuron before joining
BTS. He is known for his impressive dance abilities and upbeat personality. He
___________________ (choose) his stage name because he ___________________
(want) to be a source of hope and light for fans.

JIMIN (Park Ji-min) ___________________ (go) to Busan High School of Arts before
joining the group. He was one of the school's top students in modern dance, but later
transferred to Korea Arts High School with fellow band member V. Jimin is known for
his perfectionism and caring personality.

V (Kim Tae-hyung) was the last member to join BTS. He ___________________ (not
plan) to audition, he was only accompanying his friend. He ___________________
(grow) up in a family of farmers and he's embraced his artistic path. He's a big fan of art
and photography, and he has also acted in the Korean drama Hwarang.

JUNGKOOK (Jeon Jeong-guk) was just 15 years old when BTS debuted, and
___________________ (start) high school a year late to focus on the band. He was one
of the most in-demand singers after auditioning for South Korean talent show
Superstar. He's known for both his singing and dancing, and loves gaming in his free
time.

Adapted from:
https://www.etonline.com/bts-everything-you-need-know-about-k-pop-boy-band-ready-take-over-world-87709
(accessed on 17 Jan 2022)
https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/entertainment/biggest-bts-moments-2021 (accessed on 17 Jan 2022)

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