Hello Maknae- it’s 2014 and we see you growing up right in front of our eyes! These concept photos for “Wake Up” show us JK at 18 and totally in his power at Main Vocalist and Center. He’s matured quite a bit and now has had enough experience (it's over a year later)...
V seems to be thriving as “Wake Up” is released in Japan during 2014- he’s definitely embracing his idol ways! He’s 20 as this first Japanese studio album is dropped at the end of the year but in the months leading up to it, we’ve watched him in their MVs as well as...
Oh, Jimin just always has that piercing stare- even in these “Wake Up” concept photos from late 2014! Our Mochi was already working his duality in this new Japanese market with his dark hair and smooth dance moves. He’s 20 while BTS is promoting this first Japanese...
No matter the year and no matter the country, j-hope is always everyone’s HOPE! Here he is at 21 with his brown hair, looking sharp as ever in these “Wake Up” concept photos from late 2014. This timeframe shows us a j-hope that’s really not too far off of the...
He’s serious, intense and even back in 2014, Suga was one of best and fastest rappers known! As BTS is finding their way in the Japanese market with the release of their first full studio album there, “Wake Up” – Suga continues to wow these new audiences with his...
Just like us, Japanese fans (J-ARMY) love Jin! And when we look at the early “Wake Up” concept photos of him from 2014, we can see why they were smitten from the very beginning- and still are today! He’s 23 here and his dark brown hair just complements his Worldwide...
Look at our Leader, RM! Now, at the age of 21, he has a more-mature, striking presence, on and off the stage. Especially with that bright blond hair (we LOVE the extra blue tints). It definitely sets him apart from the others (all were more dark-haired during this...
What a fun break we had for Earth Day- now it’s back to SO MUCH MORE TO KNOW about BTS’ first studio albums! Next along our timeline is “Wake Up” from 2014. This is their first full-length Japanese studio album, and we have LOTS to talk about regarding this release!...
It may be Earth Day, but it is still Terminology Thursday! We like to ensure we’re keeping everyone in-the-know about the various K-pop/BTS terms you may notice us referencing often. The last week or two, you’ve probably seen us talk about a K-pop Era. Do you know...
Oh yes, the "Dark & Wild" Maknae is still Golden! It's 2014 and he's now 18 (remember, Korean age) and taking on his place as Main Vocalist with both professionalism and perfection. He sounds great and steps into his role as the Center too, always a strong focal...
During the "Dark & Wild" Comeback, V seems to be leaving everyone rather shook! He is now 20 (remember, Korean age) and as we mentioned with some of the MVs we shared yesterday, some shift has happened with this one! He's still sweet-as-ever when we watch the...
Oh, the duality of a Danger Era Jimin! He's now 20 (remember, Korean age) and he seems pretty intense during the videos and performances from this Comeback. His vocals and dance moves are strong and solid- we see him the focus of many verses. But yet, when we go...
HELLO Dance Leader j-hope! He's 21 (remember, Korean age) and his moves have never looked more impressive nor smooth than during this Danger Era! Throughout this Comeback (2014), j-hope presents a powerful presence with his lighter brown hair plus we love the cut...
Suga's rapping continues to be a foundational piece for BTS' music but his work on the production of their records is also evolving. He's 22 (remember, Korean age) and now maturing, into the songwriter and producer that will help to take BTS (and many other artists)...
Jin continues to reign as the official BTS Visual in 2014! He's 23 (remember, Korean age) and we see him maturing, personality-wise and with his performance skills. He is often front and center throughout this Danger Era and honestly, his sultry stare pretty much...
RM is definitely now GROWN! He's 21 (remember, Korean age) and stepping into his role as rapper, songwriter and leader more than ever. We definitely see him standing up and out, during this Danger Era, with that blonde hair and towering frame. He's now referred to as...
Time to officially kick off the next round of featured albums, all as part of our SO MUCH MORE TO KNOW Campaign, and let’s keep talking! This week we’re moving right along the chronological timeline as to when BTS released their music. We’re now in late summer of...
What a beautiful series of weeks we’ve just experienced! We spent time learning about past FESTA celebrations. And we all shared our first FESTA together, as a community, for another two weeks. And just this past week? We were able to bask in the afterglow of it all,...
Welcome to Terminology Thursdays! Each week we’ll be sharing more background about some key BTS terminology. Again, this is all part of our campaign, “Do You Know, BTS?” OneLuv BTS is celebrating BTS’s historic Recording Academy / GRAMMYs nomination leading up the big...
We’ve been dropping our teasers and now it is FINALLY time! What a busy BTS summer! With both “Butter” and “Permission to Dance” swirling, we took a bit of a break from highlighting BTS' discography (we were featuring and deep-diving into each album in chronological...
This quote from Jimin not only has a pretty profound correlation to some situations in his life, then and now; but once again we find ourselves learning a really big lesson that we can put to use in our own lives too. Jimin has been very open about how much he’s...
Let’s keep talking about Jimin and learn more about his music. This lyric is from his iconic solo BTS song, “Serendipity” and it’s such a stunningly beautiful song. His vocals are absolutely angelic. The song was released on August 24, 2018 and appeared on the...
Do You Know, BTS? Let’s keep talking and dive into Jimin’s then and now story. Park Ji-min was born on October 13, 1995 in the Geumjeong District in Busan, South Korea. He grew up in that same area and seems to have had a nice, normal childhood. He was an excellent...
Did you know RM gave his first speech (fully in English) to the United Nations in September of 2018? He ( with the support of the other six members standing right behind him ) spoke to the UN’s General Assembly in partnership with UNICEF’s Generations Unlimited...
RM is a prolific songwriter. He’s known to have written or co-written over 100 songs which has earned him the nickname, “the god of destruction”. Let’s talk a bit more about RM and the power of his pen. Did you know other members very often turn to him for feedback on...
Do You Know, BTS? First and foremost, let’s talk about their Leader, RM! He was born Kim Nam-joon on September 12th, 1994 (he’s 26) in Dongjak-gu, South Korea. He later moved to Ilsan-gu (at about four or five years old) and pretty much grew up in that area. He's...
As we’ve been preparing for each week of our “Do You Know, BTS?” Campaign, it’s been fun digging into the research and finding favorite quotes from the members. Trust us, it’s often hard to choose! But we’re seeing a trend—as much as we’re using this community as a...
Let’s keep talking about Suga and learn more about his music. This lyric is from his iconic song, “SeeSaw” and it’s one of our very favorites. The song was released on May 24, 2018 and appears on the “Love Yourself : Answer” album. It’s about the stages of a...