New Delhi:
What does music mean to you? For some, it is just music – a good beat. For others, it is something deeper. It becomes a companion of sorts that helps you find company when you are alone, comfort when you’re hurting, and strength when you need it the most.
For some, it may feel like an exaggeration, but others think of it as a way to find solace, and that’s what BTS became for me. They showed me that music not only transcends entertainment, but also transcends language.
Before I dive into my story with BTS and their music, here’s a little background for you.
Who Is BTS?
BTS, which is an acronym for Bangtan Sonyeondan, roughly translates to Bulletproof Boys. The legendary South Korean band includes the leader RM (Kim Nam-Joon), alongside Jin (Kim Seok-Jin), SUGA (Min Yoon-Gi), J-hope (Jung Ho-Seok), Jimin (Park Ji-Min), V (Kim Tae-Hyung), and Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook).
The septet was officially introduced in the K-pop industry in 2013 and has since rocketed to global stardom. While songs such as Idol put them on global charts, their fan group – called ARMY – have loved them way before that.
The First Encounter
I first came across BTS in 2016 on a cold afternoon at home when my cousin nudged me to listen to this K-pop band. I didn’t know they would become such a big part of my life. At the time, it was casual – a YouTube video here, a song there. I was drawn in by their rhythm, charisma, and of course, the sharp choreography that made my dance-loving heart race.
I didn’t know their names, the stories behind the songs, or the language. But the sound, it stayed with me.
Once I started peeling back the layers of their music, I realised that they weren’t just a K-pop band. Their lyrics held meaning when I understood the meaning through translation, something deeper than what I used to listen to. Songs like Blood, Sweat and Tears spoke of growth and making choices even in difficult situations.
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