The Meaning Behind Everything (Including Why They Love Purple)

The meaning behind BTS's name has evolved over the years, just like the group itself. When they debuted in 2013, the moniker originally stood for "Bangtan Sonyeondan," which translates to "Bulletproof Boy Scouts." "[The group name] has a profound meaning," member J-Hope shared in 2013 on the radio show "Super Junior's Kiss The Radio." "...Bangtan literally means 'bulletproof.' So it means we aim to block oppression and discrimination that rain on adolescents like bullets, and we protect their values and ideals." They took the "bulletproof" description seriously, utilizing the word in song titles, album eras, and more. By 2017, BTS and the group's label, Big Hit Entertainment, unveiled a pair of complimentary logos and a new definition of the name: Beyond the Scene. While both meanings are still used in promotion (or at least in ARMY's hearts), the group has expanded upon the "BTS" acronym in even more ways, despite not being official monikers. In 2018, they premiered the YouTube series "Burn The Stage" documenting their 2017 worldwide "Wings" tour. The concert film "Bring the Soul" was also released in 2019. The group is also set to debut a new documentary, "Monuments: Beyond the Star," featuring never-before-seen moments on and off-stage, on Disney+ in 2023.

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