by: Jungkoffee
BTS ARMY Fan Guide: The Ultimate Timeline
About This Fan Guide
This BTS ARMY Fan Guide is a comprehensive timeline documenting BTS’s journey from their pre-debut days to their global success. It aims to provide fans with an organized and easy-to-follow history of BTS’s growth, highlighting key events, performances, and milestones.
Disclaimer: This is a fan-made guide, and while we strive to provide accurate and detailed information, it may not be 100% correct or complete. The content is based on personal research, publicly available sources, and fan contributions. If you notice any errors or have additional information, feel free to share! Contributions and support are highly appreciated. 💜
Pre-Debut Era
(2010-2012)
2010: The Beginning of BTS
#1 BigHit Entertainment Plans a New Boy Group
📅 Date: Early 2010
📖 Description: BigHit Entertainment, led by Bang Si-hyuk, begins conceptualizing a new boy group that will focus on hip-hop music with strong lyrical storytelling.
The idea is to create a group that blends authenticity with mainstream appeal.
🎥 Watch Here: [No official video available]
📁Download Here: [No official video available]
💡 Notes: No official footage available, but interviews and behind-the-scenes discussions exist.
(will get link for interview)
The original Bangtan logo from 2010 (Then abbreviated as B.P.B). The logo will change twice more before debut.
#2 RM Joins BigHit Entertainment
📅 Date: Late 2010
📖 Description: Rapper RM (formerly known as Rap Monster) is recruited as the first official member of the upcoming boy group after being scouted by producer Sleepy. His exceptional rap skills and songwriting abilities impress Bang Si-hyuk, securing him a spot in the trainee lineup.
🎥 Watch Here:
Although RM deleted all his uploaded independent work around 2010, some of his very early tracks still survive thanks to other artists who saved his work – for example, you can take a listen to Favourite Style, a collab with rapper Yammo.
A song from 2008/07/04 featuring RM (back then going by the name Largo).
📁Download Here: [LINK TO BE UPDATED]
💡 Notes: [need help for other details for this]
Here’s a very short clip of Namjoon rapping at one of his last underground concerts in 2011 (in the white tee and white ball cap at about the 30 second mark).
Runch Randa who made k-rap underworld shiver Namjoon predebut
#3 Formation of the Original BTS Lineup
📅 Date: Mid to Late 2010
📖 Description: Initially, BTS was meant to be a hip-hop crew rather than an idol group. BigHit Entertainment recruited underground rappers, including Iron, Supreme Boi, and RM. Some original members later left, leading to the final lineup we know today.
🎥 Watch Here: [No official video available]
📁Download Here: [No official video available]
💡 Notes: No official footage available, but interviews and behind-the-scenes discussions exist.
(will get link for interview)
#3 First BTS Trainees Join BigHit
📅 Date: Late 2010
📖 Description: After RM, BigHit began recruiting additional members. Trainees went through intense vocal and dance training. Suga and J-Hope were among the earliest recruits.
2011: The Expansion of BTS
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#3 First BTS Trainees Join BigHit
📅 Date: Late 2010
📖 Description: After RM, BigHit began recruiting additional members. Trainees went through intense vocal and dance training. Suga and J-Hope were among the earliest recruits.
Poster for Hit It! Final Yoongi is credited as "Love Beat 1st place Min Yoongi" (top left on under the Rap-Battle Tournament heading)
Directions for participating in the first Hit It Auditions
