10 unknown facts about BTS that every fan should know

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In Korean, "BTS" used to mean "Bulletproof Boy Scouts." In 2017, the group used "Beyond the Scene" as part of their new brand name.

1.BTS Stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan

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2. Suga Was An Underground Rapper

Before joining BTS, Suga was an underground rapper who went by the name "Gloss." This name is similar to his real name, Min Yoon-gi, which means "shine" or "gloss."

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According to an interview, Jung-Kook's 10-year goal is to be a tattoo artist or own a duck meat shop, not a composer/musician.

3. Jungkook Wanted To Be A Tattoo Artist

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J-Hope is a skilled performer who began her career as a street dancer with Neutron.  He took first place in both national and local dance contests. 

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The K-pop ensemble writes, composes, edits, and records all of their own music. Occasionally works with other artists.

5. They Produce Their Own Music

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6. BTS Was Going To Name Themselves Differently

BTS almost called themselves 'Big Kidz' or 'Young Nation,' but at the last minute chose Bangtan Sonyeondan, which has since become a worldwide phenomenon.

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BTS lived in a one-room apartment and struggled for 3 years before making it big. Auditioned in 2010 but debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment.

7. They Were Not Always This Popular

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8. RM Learnt English By Watching ‘Friends’ 

RM, leader of the K-pop group, was formerly known as Rap Monster but now goes by "Real Me". He learned English by watching Friends, and is a proficient speaker.

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BTS is a very popular boy band from South Korea. They have a huge group of fans around the world called the ARMY, which stands for Adorable Representative MC for Youth.

9. ARMY Stands for Adorable Representative MC for Youth

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10. There Are Seven Members

Western boy bands have five people, but K-pop groups can have more than ten people.  BTS has 7: RM, Suga, Jin, Jimin, V, J-Hope, and Jungkook.

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