BTS (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "BTS" in English language version.

Last modified: 03:14:55, 26 August 2026 (UTC)

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"BTS Makes Historic Win At 2019 MAMA!". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

acclaimmag.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Ohandjanian, Sevana. "Welcome to BTS' Universe: Join us for a deep-dive into the BTS Bantan Universe". Acclaim. Retrieved June 24, 2022.

affinitymagazine.us (Global: low place; English: low place)

Trabasso, Giovanna (May 29, 2016). "BTS Is Tackling Problems That Are Taboo". Affinity Magazine. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.

apnews.com (Global: 101^st place; English: 62^nd place)

"Label says BTS plan for solo projects plan is not a hiatus". AP. June 14, 2022. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.

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Lee, Chae-yoon (December 3, 2017). 방탄소년단, 2017 MMA '올해의 베스트송' 수상...2년 연속 대상 [BTS, 2017 MMA 'Best Song of the Year' award]. Sports Today. Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

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Chang, WoongJo; Park, Shin-Eui (December 10, 2018). "The Fandom of Hallyu, A Tribe in the Digital Network Era: The Case of ARMY of BTS". Kritika Kultura (32). Quezon City: 260–287. doi:10.13185/KK2019.03213 (inactive July 11, 2025). ISSN 1656-152X. S2CID 226946079.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of July 2025 (link)

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防弾少年団1st Japan Tour 2015「Wake Up: Open Your Eyes」ライブ・ビューイング実施決定!! | プレスリリース | BARKS. www.barks.jp. January 19, 2015. Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.

bbc.co.uk (Global: 11^th place; English: 10^th place)

Savage, Mark (June 2, 2019). "BTS are the first Korean band to headline Wembley Stadium". BBC News. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2020.

bbc.com (Global: 26^th place; English: 23^rd place)

"BTS become first Korean artists to top UK chart". BBC News. April 19, 2019. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
BBC. "K-pop agents charged with insider trading over BTS". 28 June 2024. By João da Silva. Archived July 3, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
"Pop stars BTS to take time out for military duty". BBC News. October 17, 2022. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2022.

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"BTS Brand eXperience Design Renewal". Behance. September 26, 2017. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

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防弾少年団日本2ndアルバム「YOUTH」リリースより新ビジュアル公開! [New visuals released for BTS' 2nd album YOUTH!]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 13, 2016. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
BTS(防弾少年団)、「Mステ」初登場!! 生放送で投げキス宣言 [BTS, M-Station first appearance, announce kiss on live broadcast]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 18, 2017. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
"Billboard Japan Hot 100 2019/07/08". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
"Billboard Japan Hot 100 2019/07/15". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 2, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
BTS、新曲「Stay Gold」を全世界同時に先行配信決定 [BTS to pre-deliver new song "Stay Gold" simultaneously worldwide]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 11, 2020. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.

billboard.com (Global: 20^th place; English: 13^th place)

Benjamin, Jeff (April 11, 2020). "BTS' Debut Album & Single Return to the Charts After Fan-Led April Fools' Day Joke". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
Herman, Tamar (May 14, 2018). "How BTS Took Over the World: A Timeline of The Group's Biggest Career Moments". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
Benjamin, Jeff (February 21, 2014). "SISTAR's Soyu & Junggigo Send 'Some' to No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
Benjamin, Jeff (August 13, 2014). "BTS Announces Free, Surprise L.A. Concert". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 18, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
"World Digital Songs: July 11, 2015". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 3, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
Benjamin, Jeff (January 5, 2016). "BTS' 'Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2' Returns to No. 1 on World Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 23, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
Benjamin, Jeff (December 7, 2015). "BTS Break Into Billboard 200 With 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
"BTS Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
"BTS Billboard Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
Benjamin, Jeff (October 17, 2016). "BTS' 'Wings' Sets New US Record for Highest-Charting, Best-Selling K-Pop Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
Herman, Tamar (December 16, 2016). "BTS Adds 2 New Shows to Sold-Out Wings Tour". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 6, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
Lipshutz, Jason (May 21, 2017). "BTS Thanks Fans For Top Social Artist Win at Billboard Music Awards 2017: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
Herman, Tamar (July 5, 2017). "BTS Remakes Iconic Seo Taiji & Boys' 'Come Back Home': Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
Herman, Tamar (September 18, 2017). "BTS Unveils 'Love Yourself: Her' Album & 'DNA' Video". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
Benjamin, Jeff (September 20, 2017). "BTS Explain Concepts Behind 'Love Yourself: Her' Album: 'This Is the Beginning of Our Chapter Two'". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 28, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
Benjamin, Jeff; Caulfield, Keith (September 24, 2017). "BTS Score Top 10 Debut on Billboard 200 With 'Love Yourself: Her' Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
Kelley, Caitlin (September 20, 2017). "BTS Smashes K-Pop Records With 'DNA' Music Video". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
Trust, Gary; Benjamin, Jeff (September 25, 2017). "BTS Earns First Billboard Hot 100 Hit With 'DNA'". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
Trust, Gary; Benjamin, Jeff (October 2, 2017). "BTS Scores Highest-Charting Billboard Hot 100 Hit for a K-Pop Group With 'DNA'". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
Gary, Trust (December 4, 2017). "BTS Mic Drop in Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
Herman, Tamar (February 12, 2018). "BTS' 'DNA' & 'Mic Drop' Get Certified Gold by RIAA". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
Herman, Tamar (November 21, 2018). "BTS Recognized by RIAA for First Platinum Single & First Gold Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
Herman, Tamar (December 6, 2017). "BTS Unveil Sentimental New Japanese Song'Crystal Snow'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
Herman, Tamar (December 12, 2017). "BTS performing in Dick Clark New Years Rockin Eve 2018". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 12, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
Herman, Tamar (March 14, 2018). "BTS Documentary Series 'Burn The Stage' to Air on YouTube Premium". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
Herman, Tamar (April 5, 2018). "BTS Tease Next Album In 'Love Yourself' Series With 'Euphoria' Theme Video". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 31, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
Herman, Tamar (May 18, 2018). "BTS Releases Expressive 'Love Yourself: Tear' Album: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
Weatherby, Taylor (May 20, 2018). "BTS Put on Epic Performance of 'Fake Love' at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
"BTS Wins Top Social Artist Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
Zellner, Xander (May 29, 2018). "BTS' 'Fake Love' Becomes 17th Primarily Non-English-Language Top 10 on Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
Herman, Tamar (July 16, 2018). "BTS to Release New Album 'Love Yourself: Answer' in August: Update". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
Caulfield, Keith (September 2, 2018). "BTS Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Love Yourself: Answer'". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
Herman, Tamar (January 23, 2020). "BTS' 'Love Yourself: Answer' Becomes First South Korean Album Certified Platinum by RIAA". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
Herman, Tamar (August 17, 2018). "BTS' Citi Field Show Sells Out Within Minutes". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
Benjamin, Jeff (December 6, 2018). "The Year in K-Pop on the Charts: BTS Breaks Genre Barriers While the Scene Expands Its Reach". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
Brandle, Lars (April 22, 2019). "BTS Make Chart History as 'Map Of The Soul: Persona' Bows at No. 1 In Australia". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
"BTS Meets the Beatles and the Monkees in Billboard Chart History With 'Map of the Soul: Persona'". Billboard. April 21, 2019. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
Herman, Tamar (June 25, 2019). "BTS' 'Map of the Soul: Persona' Confirmed as Best-Selling Album in South Korean History: Guinness World Records". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
Trust, Gary (April 23, 2019). "Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Leads Billboard Hot 100 for Third Week; Sam Smith & Normani, BTS & Halsey Hit Top 10". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
Lynch, Joe (May 1, 2019). "2019 Billboard Music Awards Winners: The Complete List". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 10, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
Ginsberg, Gab (February 19, 2019). "BTS Add Additional 2019 Stadium Tour Stops: See the New Dates". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 22, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
Herman, Tamar (March 1, 2019). "BTS Sell Out 'Love Yourself: Speak Yourself' Stadium Dates in England, France & US". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
Herman, Tamar (June 14, 2019). "BTS' J-Hope & V Usher In 'A Brand New Day' In Collab with Zara Larsson: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 14, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
Herman, Tamar (June 21, 2019). "BTS' RM and Suga Team Up With Juice WRLD For 'All Night': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
Herman, Tamar (July 28, 2019). "BTS Release 'BTS World' Soundtrack Album Including New Track 'Heartbeat': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 2, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
Benjamin, Jeff (October 31, 2019). "Here's What Went Down at BTS' 'The Final' World Tour Concert in Seoul". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
Frankenburg, Eric (December 5, 2019). "The Year in Touring Charts 2019: Ed Sheeran Meets The Rolling Stones in Boxscore History". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
Herman, Tamar (October 18, 2019). "BTS' Epic Music Video for 'Make It Right' With Lauv Is a Homage to ARMY: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
Grein, Paul (November 15, 2019). "Taylor Swift, BTS & More Record-Setters at the 2019 American Music Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 26, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
Herman, Tamar (January 6, 2020). "Here's How BTS Won Big at South Korea's 34th Golden Disc Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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"Billboard 200 Artists – Duo/Group". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
Herman, Tamar (February 21, 2020). "BTS Unveil Fierce Manifesto Music Video for 'Map of the Soul: 7' Single 'ON': Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
Caulfield, Keith (March 1, 2020). "BTS Achieves Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Map of the Soul: 7'". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
Trust, Gary (March 3, 2020). "BTS Sets New Career Best on Hot 100 as 'On' Blasts in at No. 4; Roddy Ricch's 'The Box' Rules For Eighth Week". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
Herman, Tamar (January 21, 2020). "BTS Announce 'Map of the Soul' Tour Dates". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
"BTS's Speech At YouTube Dear Class Of 2020: Watch". Billboard. June 7, 2020. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
Rowley, Glenn (July 14, 2020). "Get Ready For A 'Journey,' Because BTS' New Japanese Album Has Arrived: Stream it Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
Trust, Gary (August 31, 2020). "BTS' 'Dynamite' Blasts in at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Becoming the Group's First Leader". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
Trust, Gary (September 28, 2020). "BTS' 'Dynamite' Dominates Both of Billboard's New Global Charts". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
"Chart History BTS". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
Trust, Gary (November 2, 2020). "'This One Has That Staying Power': BTS Achieve First Top 10 on a Billboard Radio Airplay Chart With 'Dynamite'". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
Unterberger, Andrew (August 30, 2020). "BTS Make Explosive VMAs Debut With 'Dynamite' at 2020 MTV VMAs". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
Daw, Stephen (October 15, 2020). "BTS Blow the Crowd Away With 'Dynamite' Performance at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 15, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
Rowley, Glenn (October 2, 2020). "BTS Add Charm to Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685's 'Savage Love' Remix". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
Trust, Gary (October 12, 2020). "Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo & BTS' 'Savage Love' Soars to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
Peters, Mitchell (October 30, 2020). "BTS Announces the Title For Lead Single on New Album 'BE (Deluxe Edition)'". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
Trust, Gary (November 30, 2020). "BTS' 'Life Goes On' Launches as Historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
Trust, Gary (November 30, 2020). "BTS' 'Life Goes On' Launches as Historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
Lee, Cydney (November 22, 2021). "BTS Delivers Smooth Performance of 'Butter' to Cap Off 2021 AMAs". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
Brandle, Lars (March 4, 2021). "BTS Crowned IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2020". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
Brandle, Lars (March 11, 2021). "BTS Bag 'Unprecedented' 1-2 on IFPI's Global Album Sales Chart For 2020". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
Kaufman, Gil (April 26, 2021). "BTS Announce Second English-Language Single 'Butter': See When It's Dropping". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
Trust, Gary (June 1, 2021). "Smooth Start: BTS' 'Butter' Blasts In at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
Mamo, Heran (July 9, 2021). "BTS Releases 'Permission to Dance' From 'Butter' CD Single: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
Trust, Gary (July 19, 2021). "BTS Blasts Onto Hot 100 at No. 1 With 'Permission to Dance,' The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber Bow at No. 3 With 'Stay'". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
Trust, Gary (October 4, 2021). "Coldplay & BTS' 'My Universe' Blasts Off at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
Bowenbank, Star (April 3, 2022). "BTS Channels James Bond for Undercover 'Butter' Performance at the 2022 Grammys". Billboard magazine. Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
Frankenberg, Eric (December 3, 2021). "BTS Scores the Biggest Boxscore in Almost a Decade, Thanks to Four Nights at SoFi Stadium". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
Kaufman, Gil (June 14, 2022). "BTS Announce They're 'Going on Hiatus': 'We Have to Accept That We've Changed'". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
Brandle, Lars (August 24, 2022). "BTS Unveils Date and Venue for Concert In Busan". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
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musetv.net (Global: low place; English: low place)

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mydaily.co.kr (Global: 3,329^th place; English: 3,863^rd place)

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naver.com (Global: 50^th place; English: 57^th place)

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Lee, Min-ji (July 3, 2019). 방탄소년단, 日 싱글 'Lights/Boy With Luv' 오리콘 데일리 차트 1위 [BTS ranked No1 on Oricon daily chart with Japan single 'Lights/Boy With Luv'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on July 2, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2019 – via Naver.
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Hwang, Hye-Jin (December 21, 2020). '미술관 1억 기부' 방탄소년단 RM, 2020 올해의 예술후원인대상 수상 ['100 Million Won Art Museum Donation, BTS RM awarded 2020 Patron of the Arts Award]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 21, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020 – via Naver.
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Park, Yoon-jin (December 4, 2019). [2019 마마] "올해의 가수는 방탄소년단!"...4개 대상 싹쓸이 '9관왕' [종합] (in Korean). MyDaily. Archived from the original on December 4, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
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Kwon, Ji-young (March 31, 2014). 방탄소년단, 3천 명 팬과 첫 번째 팬클럽 창단식 [BTS Holds First Fan Club Inauguration Ceremony with 3000 Fans] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver Star.

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Park, Dae-sung (August 24, 2020). BTS 지민, 전남교육청에 장학기금 1억 몰래 기부 [BTS Jimin secretly donated 100 million won scholarships to Jeonnam Office of Education]. Herald Economic News (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2021 – via Naver.

newcastle.edu.au (Global: low place; English: low place)

novaojs.newcastle.edu.au

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news.yahoo.com (Global: 183^rd place; English: 212^th place)

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newsen.com (Global: 1,129^th place; English: 1,182^nd place)

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