Statistics And Mechanics Of Materials Hibbeler 3rd Edition. Sep 18, 2017 BTS (방탄소년단) 'DNA' Official MV Credits: Director: YongSeok Choi (Lumpens) Assistant Director: WonJu Lee (Lumpens) Director of Photography. Last month, BTS, a K-Pop group from Seoul, cemented itself in American pop culture by winning the Top Social Artist Award at the Billboard Music Awards. The second the boy band hit the magenta red carpet, thousands were exposed to the wonders of K-Pop. Since then, people have been quick to call.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Name The group's name BTS is an acronym for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan (: 방탄소년단;: ), literally meaning 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'. In Japan, they are known as Bōdan Shōnendan ( 防弾少年団), which translates to the same. On July 2017, BTS announced that in addition to being known as Bangtan Sonyeondan or Bulletproof Boy Scouts, the acronym would also stand for 'Beyond The Scene' as part of their new brand identity. History 2010–2014: Debut and moderate success.

BTS in 2014 performing. Auditions for a possible boyband were held in 2010 and 2011 by Big Hit Entertainment, though the lineup went through several changes before it was finalized with Jin,, J-Hope,, Jimin,, and Jungkook in 2012. 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. The group's debut, the first installment to their 'school trilogy' series, was released simultaneously with its lead single 'No More Dream' on June 12, 2013. Though the album was a top 5 hit on the and sold over 105,000 copies, 'No More Dream' and the subsequent single 'We Are Bulletproof Pt. 2' were not major hits.

2 Cool 4 Skool was later re-recorded in Japanese and released that April, marking their official entrance into the country's music industry, supported by the Japanese-language edition of 'No More Dream' as its official single. The second entrance to the 'school trilogy' was the (2013), released that September, peaking at number 4 on the Gaon Chart and selling over 120,000 copies. Similarly, the singles 'N.O' and 'Attack on Bangtan' (: 진격의 방탄;: Jingyeogui Bangtan) failed to chart high. That same month, BTS starred in their own variety show, 's Rookie King Channel Bangtan, which was based on a fake broadcast station, 'Channel Bangtan', through which members parodied variety shows such as VJ Special Forces and. At the end of the year, BTS was recognized with several New Artist of the Year awards, including the 2013 and and the 2014. The last act to their 'school trilogy', (2014), was supported by the singles 'Boy in Luv' (Korean: 상남자; RR: Sang-namja) and 'Just One Day' (Korean: 하루만; RR: Haruman).

The album topped the Gaon Chart and also peaked at number three on 's World Albums Chart, selling in excess of almost 200,000 copies. That June, BTS participated as judges for a K-pop cover dance competition in the Bridge to Korea festival in Russia, an event that aimed to promote tourism between the two countries, where they also performed on stage in front of 10,000 spectators. Free Software Program Kasir Ipos. In August, group also attended in Los Angeles. That same month, they released their first Korean studio album, (2014), which peaked at number 2 on the Gaon Chart and sold over 200,000 copies. It was supported by two singles: 'Danger' and 'War of Hormone' (Korean: 호르몬 전쟁, RR: Horeumon Jeonjaeng). BTS's first Japanese studio album, (2014), was released in December, peaking at number 3 on the and selling 25,000 copies.

Along with re-recorded Japanese versions of older songs, it also contained the original tracks 'Wake Up' and 'The Stars'. Their first concert tour, 2014 BTS Live Trilogy – Episode II: The Red Bullet, was held from October to December. 2015–2016: Mainstream breakthrough and commercial success. Bangtan Boys at KCON France 2016 in Paris on June 2, 2016. At the beginning of 2015, BTS toured Japan for the first time with the Wake Up: Open Your Eyes tour, performing to 25,000 fans. They also held their second solo concert in Korea, BTS Live Trilogy – Episode 1: BTS Begins.

Their EP (2015) was released that March and was included in 's list of '27 Best Albums of 2015 So Far', the only Korean album listed that year. The lead single 'I Need U' was a top five hit in the South Korea and won first place on 's, their first ever. Although the second single, 'Dope (Korean: 쩔어; RR: Jjeoreo)', peaked at number 44, its music video became BTS' first to accrued over 100 million views on YouTube. 'Dope' later peaked at number three on Billboard 's World Digital Chart. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1 have sold over 300,000 copies since its release. That June, BTS released their fourth Japanese single, 'For You', to celebrate the first anniversary of their Japanese debut, with its music video released on the same day.