The Awaited Debut: No More Dream & 2 Kool 4 Skool

2013

All of the members have been chosen and the new group called BTS are packed in their shared dorm all sharing one dream. Their first title track drops called "No More Dream" with first album "2 Kool 4 Skool". While the album was not a major hit and the following second trilogy album "O!RUL8,2?" failed to chart high also BTS was still able to snag a couple of new artist awards at known music shows for the end of 2013.

Their last act of the "school trilogy in 2014 named "Skool Luv Affair" though was able to make some traction as it topped the Gaon Chart and sold over 200,000 copies while also placing third on the Billboard World Albums Chart. Following this album BTS then released their first studio album titled "Dark & Wild" which included two singles "Danger" and "War of Hormone". This album did similarly well as "Skool Luv Affair".

First Music Show Win and Introduction to Solo Albums

2015-2016

With the release of their new album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt.1" BTS was able to snag their first music show win with title track "I Need You".The track also was the first music video that gained 100 million views for the group.

On March 17, 2015 BTS's leader Namjoon (RM) then went to release his first solo mixtape "RM" which was released on Soundcloud. The following year BTS's second rapper Yoongi (SUGA), released his mixtape "Agust D" which was also released on Soundcloud.

In the second half of 2015 the second part of "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" series was introduced with infamous track "Run". The album topping both the Gaon Album and Billboard World Albums charts, BTS was labeled the first K-pop act to do so. Bringing in many accolades as the album was combined into "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever" with tracks "Fire" and "Save Me", BTS was able to headline both US KCON shows held that year in New Jersey (June) and Los Angeles (July).Young Forever later won Album of the Year at the year-end Melon Music Awards, becoming the group's first major grand prize (daesang).

In October of 2016, their second studio album titled "Wings" was released introducing lead single "Blood Sweat & Tears". Achieving an all-kill, becoming their first number one hit on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart, the music video gaining over 6 million views breaking a 24 hour K-pop music video record, and later winning Artist of the Year at the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards, becoming the first artist not from a "Big Three" entertainment company (SM, YG and JYP) to do so, this era in particular was a successful one for the group.

You Never Walk Alone, Love Yourself: Her, and International Recognition

2017

Embarking on their "Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour" in early 2017 two new staple songs "You Never Walk Alone" and "Spring Day" were released. That September their fifth EP, "Love Yourself: HER" was introduced with lead single "DNA" that reached over 20 million views on YouTube, breaking the record for the most viewed K-pop music video within 24 hours. The song also became theri first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 at #85, as they mark the first K-pop boy band to do so and the second Korean act with a Korean-language song. Their second single for this album labeled "MIC Drop" with Steve Aoki on the remix rose to #28 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In November BTS became the first K-pop group to perform at the American Music Awards and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. On December 12, BTS was represented on six of the Billboard "Year End" Charts. No. 1 on the "World Albums Artists" chart, No. 2 on the "World Albums" chart, No. 1 on the "Social 50 Artists" chart, No. 2 on the "Top Artists – Duo/Group" chart, and No. 32 on the "Independent Albums" chart. They also ranked as No. 10 on the "Top Artists" chart.

BTS Becomes Unstoppable: US Tour, Solo Work, and International Accolades

2018

In February, both the "MIC Drop" and "DNA" singles were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, making BTS the first Korean act, and the only K-pop artist ever, to receive this. Yoongi (SUGA) mixtape Agust D was released on Spotify& Hoseok (J-hope) released his first mixtape titled "Hope World". His title track "Daydream" was able to reach 1 million likes in 1 hour 43 minutes, and the album obtaining 73 No.1s on the iTunes chart tying with BTS's previous album, amongst other achievements.

On March 11, BTS won both the "Best Fan Army" and "Best Boy Band" awards at the 2018 iHeartRadio Awards. After many announcements of an upcoming tour, international events, and teasers for the album BTS's third Korean-language LP, "Love Yourself: Tear" was introduced on May 18. The title track labeled "FAKE LOVE" went on to break the record for the fastest music video to reach 1 million likes, recieve an all-kill on iChart. Receiving the Top Social Artist Award at the 2018 Billboard Awards, seven days after on May 27 they became the first K-pop act in charts history to top the Billboard 200 as Love Yourself: Tear opened at Number One. "FAKE LOVE" peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 that same week, becoming the band's highest reaching song on the chart as well as their first in the top ten.

Heading into their Love Yourself Tour, the final stop in the US at Citi Field marked the first time a Korean act has performed at a U.S. stadium, while simultaneously selling out that date in under 20 minutes. On August 24 their second compilation album Love Yourself: Answer was released with track "IDOL" with an alternative version of the track featuring Nicki Minaj. The album and single topped numerous charts including the Billboard 200 and the Canadian Singles Chart. On September 19, BTS was invited to attend the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Amongst releasing Burn The Stage: The Movie in theaters on November 15 that broke the record for highest grossing event cinema musical production, LOve Yourself: Answer became the first Korean album to be certified Gold (500,000+ units), and BTS became the first Korean group to get a Platinum (1,000,000+ units) certification with the single "MIC Drop" in the United States.

Map of the Soul: Persona, Stadium World Tour, Period of Rest

2019

To begin 2019 BTS attended the 61st Grammy Awards for the first time as presenters and were named Time's 100's most influential people of 2019. Later on, on April 12 their sixth EP, "Map of the Soul: Persona" was released with lead single "Boy With Luv" featuring Halsey that was perfrormed for the first time by a Korean act on Saturday Night Live. The EP became the best selling album in the USA for the year of 2019 and the best selling album ever in South Korea. "Boy With Luv" debuted at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the music video became the most-viewed online video within 24 hours with 74.6 million views.

Following two wins at the 26th Billboard Music Awards, they then embarked on their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself tour in which they crossed stadiums like Wembley, Stade de France, Metlife. Rose Bowl, and Soldier Field where all dates sold out within two hours. On August 11, Big Hit Entertainment formally announced that for the first time since their debut in 2013, BTS will be having an official period of rest. Lasting for about two months the group then went to perform a concert in Saudi Arabia in October.

In November, BTS became the first K-pop group to win the Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock at the 2019 American Music Awards and the Favorite Social Artist award consecutively in 2018 and 2019.

Life Goes On: COVID times and the release of hit "Dynamite"

2020

For BTS's fourth Korean-language studio album "Map of the Soul: 7" lead single "Black Swan" was released with choreography art film performed by Slovenian based MN Dance Company. Amongst announcing their Map of the Soul Tour they also joined Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Diplo, and more for a performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards with remix of "Old Town Road". In March of that year all North American shows were postponed as the COVID-19 pandemic rose. The following month BTS announced that the entire MOTS Tour would be postponed.

In a state of the world being on pause BTS went on to release their first English single "Dynamite" on August 21. It became not only the most viewed music video in 24 hours gaining 100 million views on its release but it also gave BTS their first No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it stayed for a total of three weeks. This marked the first No. 1 by a South Korean musical act in history. Following the release of Dynamite their remix on "Savage Love" with Jason Derulo also gained a No.1 spot on the chart.

In the midst of all this success Yoongi (SUGA) announced he was going on a short hiatus on November 6 due to recovery from surgery for a shoulder injury he has been harboring since their debut in 2013. Nevertheless, they went to release their seventh mini album titled "BE" with title track "Life Goes On" which became their 27th music video to reach 100 million views. Only four days later the group was announced as nominees for "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance" category at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards for "Dynamite", making them the first ever K-pop group to be nominated.

On December 1, South Korea passed the new 'BTS Law' affecting all big kpop stars and delaying their mandatory service. This came right before Jin's 28th birthday, when he would've left the group for enlistment around the next month, in January 2021. With the new law, he won't need to serve until he's 30.