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. @bts_bighit is one of the biggest music sensations in history.
From their early days wowing fans—known as #BTSARMY
—with intricate dances and insightful lyrics to fans' digital activism, this is how they got to where they are today. 
https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
. @bts_bighit is one of the biggest music sensations in history.
From their early days wowing fans—known as #BTSARMY
—with intricate dances and insightful lyrics to fans' digital activism, this is how they got to where they are today. https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
BTS members were first discovered in 2010 by their current management company Big Hit Entertainment, a South Korean company.
BTS member Suga was discovered through an online audition in the while Jungkook said that he was discovered by talent agencies. https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
BTS member Suga was discovered through an online audition in the while Jungkook said that he was discovered by talent agencies. https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
BTS was originally envisioned as a hip-hop group, but the band pivoted to the "idol model."
Youngdae Kim, a Korean music critic, told Insider that idols usually refer to K-pop artists who combine singing and dancing in their performances. https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
Youngdae Kim, a Korean music critic, told Insider that idols usually refer to K-pop artists who combine singing and dancing in their performances. https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
Their music carries messages around social issues, which has become part of the group's identity.
"A lot of their songs are interlinked with each other, so their lyrics aren't in a vacuum," Jiye Kim, a BTS fan said. "I'm able to grow alongside them." https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
"A lot of their songs are interlinked with each other, so their lyrics aren't in a vacuum," Jiye Kim, a BTS fan said. "I'm able to grow alongside them." https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
While Korean heritage is an important part of the group's musical identity, Jiye Kim told Insider that for fans, it's been an "uphill battle" to see coverage from people who understand Asian and Korean culture. https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
"In the beginning, BTS embraced their Korean identity ... Now, I think they see it as a responsibility — they're the largest K-pop group right now, and they're not going to hide their Korean identity... because that's who they are," Youngdae Kim said. https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
Recently, BTS fans took to social media to express their disappointment with an upcoming bookazine after the product's description appeared online.
A line stated that Western boy bands like The Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC had "paved the way" for BTS. https://www.insider.com/bts-army-frustrated-about-time-magazine-special-issue-cover-boyband-2020-7
A line stated that Western boy bands like The Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC had "paved the way" for BTS. https://www.insider.com/bts-army-frustrated-about-time-magazine-special-issue-cover-boyband-2020-7
#BTS 
is the second most consumed genre artist, following Billie Eilish and ahead of Taylor Swift.
All in all, the sky's the limit for BTS, and the group will likely continue to dominate the music industry into the 2020s. #ARMY https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
is the second most consumed genre artist, following Billie Eilish and ahead of Taylor Swift.All in all, the sky's the limit for BTS, and the group will likely continue to dominate the music industry into the 2020s. #ARMY https://www.insider.com/how-bts-became-global-sensation-popular-timeline
