BTS History by Album Era

Welcome to our ultimate chronological history of BTS. Over 18 months, ARMY Project 529 meticulously documented the evolution of BTS, producing weekly deep-dives into each era of their groundbreaking career. From the raw, rebellious energy of the School Trilogy to the celebrated PROOF anthology, our history offers far more than a simple timeline.

Each entry is a curated experience featuring insightful commentary, daily video playlists, and "Fun Facts" that even seasoned fans might have missed. To spark deeper connection, we’ve included our signature Bangtan Bubble discussion prompts—designed to engage your heart and brain as you navigate the music.

Whether you're new ARMY catching up on 13+ years of history or a longtime BTS fan revisiting the journey, use the album covers below to explore the fascinating history of Bangtan Sonyeondan.

BTS 2 Cool 4 Skool Album Cover
BTS O!RUL8,2? Album Cover
BTS SKOOL LUV AFFAIR Album Cover
BTS DARK & WILD Album Cover
BTS HYYH Pt. 1 Album Cover

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOMENT IN LIFE (HYYH) PT.1 (2015)

Week 9: Beautiful Disaster

Week 10: Show & Tell

BTS HYYH Pt. 2 Album Cover

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOMENT IN LIFE (HYYH) PT.2 (2015)

Week 11: Running in Place

Week 12: Changing Colors

BTS HYYH Young Forever Album Cover

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOMENT IN LIFE: YOUNG FOREVER (2016)

Week 13: Raise Your Voice

Week 14: A Brighter Tomorrow

BTS WINGS Album Cover
BTS You Never Walk Alone Album Cover
BTS Festa History

BTS FESTA HISTORY

See our Festa History page for Weeks 21-24

BTS Love Yourself: Tear Album Cover
BTS Love Yourself: Her Album Cover
BTS Love Yourself: Answer Album Cover
BTS Map of the Soul: Persona Album Cover
BTS Map of the Soul: 7 Album Cover
BTS World OST Album Cover

BTS WORLD SOUNDTRACK (2019)

Week 38: If I Had Not Known You

BTS BE Album Cover
BTS PROOF Album Cover

Continue your journey into Chapter Two:

BTS History by Member