MAP OF BTS YEARS
WHERE DO I BEGIN? BTS THROUGH THE YEARS
CHAPTER 1 (2013 -2022): THE RISE OF BTS
JUNE 12 2013
"We are now going to progress to some steps that are a bit more difficult. Ready, set, and begin." BTS begins their debut single album with a powerful phrase. The debut album "2 COOL 4 SKOOL" begins the "Skool" series of BTS. During this time, BTS targets the youth with a strong message: what is your dream? 2 COOL 4 SKOOL became a success for many due the raw themes targeting young people struggling in society due to competitiveness, anxiety, and imposed rules.BTS continues to touch on student's struggles as main topics on their second album "O!RUL8,2?", which narrates the sacrifice of dreams students must make under the pressure from society to obtain corporate jobs. On their second album, as BTS describes their struggles within the industry as well, they ask, "What happens if Bangtan (BTS) rises?" in the lyrics of their popular song 'The Rise of Bangtan' or also known as 'Attack on Bangtan'.On their 3rd album, 'SKOOL LUV AFFAIR', the group now focuses on the feelings on young students' love, and the struggles to manage the feelings and pressures to meet certain standards under someone else's eyes.1. 2 COOL 4 SKOOL
2. O!RUL8,2?
3. SKOOL LUV AFFAIR
4. SKOOL LUV AFFAIR (Special edition)
JUNE 12, 2023
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
MAY 14, 2024
AUGUST 19, 2014
After the SKOOL series, BTS showcases a more mature album with DARK & WILD. This album focuses on the complex and dark side of young relationships and portrays the angst of young lovers and the pursuit of love.DARK&WILD lyrics express the sentiments of maturing, youthful desires, and impatience for romance.
5. DARK&WILD
6. WAKE UP (Japanese album)
AUGUST 19, 2014
The seven-member group then release two Japanese albums, Danger (Single album), and Wake Up, on November 19, 2014, and December 24, 2014.After releasing the Japanese album "WAKE UP", including Japanese versions of their previously released songs, the transition to a new era begins.
DECEMBER 24, 2014