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BTS History by Member

Welcome to our comprehensive chronological history of BTS. Over 18 months, ARMY Project 529 meticulously documented the evolution of BTS and it’s seven members, producing weekly deep-dives into each era of their groundbreaking careers. From the raw, introspective debuts to the chart-topping masterpieces of the "Chapter 2" era, 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 a Chapter Two ARMY catching up on the members' diverse solo catalogs or a longtime fan revisiting their individual journeys as artists, use the album covers below to explore the fascinating histories of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook.

Kim Namjoon / RM

A collage with photos of a group of people standing outdoors, a bicycle illustration, a person sitting alone in a room, and a close-up portrait of a young man with short hair, wearing a dark sweater, touching his lips and looking at the camera.

Week 44: A Storm is Coming

Week 45: If Love and Hate are the Same Words…

Week 46: When Your Feet Don’t Touch the Ground.

Week 47: You Are My Pain Divine.

Kim Seokjin / Jin

Collage of various digital images, including a black and white portrait of a young man with dark hair, a graphic of a space-themed simulation, colorful text saying 'HAPPY' and 'The Astronaut', and a poster of a person in a colorful jacket holding an umbrella.

Week 48: I Want to Dream More.

Week 49: Like a Star that Doesn’t Shatter.

Week 50: Hit the Ground Running.

Week 51: Like It’s Made For Us

Min Yoongi / SUGA / Agust D

Black and white collage featuring a young man with dark hair wearing a leather jacket, necklaces, and carrying a guitar, with various magazine covers and illustrations in the background.

Week 53: Determined to Shine

Week 54: A Special Life, An Ordinary Life…

Week 55: The Lotus Flower that Blooms

Week 56: It’s Gonna Be Alright.

Jung Hoseok / j-hope

Collage of various images including a black and white portrait of a young man, colorful cartoon and graphic art pieces, a magazine titled 'Hope World,' and framed photographs of a young man on walls, with vibrant and playful themes.

Week 57: I’m Your Hope…

Week 58: The Beat of Destiny

Week 59: Gotta See the Other Side

Week 60: As Always, For Us

Park Jimin / Jimin

Week 61: I’ll Give You My Everything

Week 62: I Want You to Be Your Light

Week 63: I Won’t Hide Anymore Even if it Hurts.

Week 64: You are the Light in My Darkness

Kim Taehyung / V

A collage of multiple images including a black-and-white pixel art dog face, pink posters with text promoting friendship, a person indoors, cartoon snow scene, and a boy in a gray plaid jacket sitting thoughtfully.

Week 65: I’ve Been Hiding it Until Now.

Week 66: A Sound of Something Breaking.

Week 67: I Wish I Could Stay With You.

Week 68: Got Me Deep in My Feelings.

Jeon Jung Kook / Jung Kook / JK

Collage of multiple images featuring Jung Kook of BTS including album covers, promotional photos, and a central black-and-white portrait of him wearing a white shirt.

Week 69: Hello, all…

Week 70: I Want to Stay in Your Sky.

Week 71: And You Give Me Life.

Week 72: Gonna Trust My Heart Right Now.

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BTS History by Album