BTS Trivia

This section includes 12 curated questions for expert audiences.

1. Question 1

   Order these four U.S. chart milestones for BTS from earliest to latest: first Billboard Hot 100 entry, first Hot 100 top-10 hit, first Hot 100 No. 1, first mostly Korean-language song to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

   Answer: First Hot 100 entry ("DNA") -> first Hot 100 top-10 hit ("Fake Love") -> first Hot 100 No. 1 ("Dynamite") -> first mostly Korean-language song to debut at No. 1 ("Life Goes On")

   "DNA" became BTS's first Hot 100 entry in 2017, "Fake Love" became their first top-10 hit in 2018, "Dynamite" became their first No. 1 in 2020, and "Life Goes On" later became the first mostly Korean-language song to debut at No. 1.

2. Question 2

   Which BTS album made them the first Korean act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200?

   Answer: Love Yourself: Tear

   "Love Yourself: Tear" topped the Billboard 200 in 2018, making BTS the first Korean act to reach No. 1 on that chart.

3. Question 3

   What was the first BTS song to enter the Billboard Hot 100?

   Answer: DNA

   "DNA" became BTS's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017, marking their initial appearance on the singles chart.

4. Question 4

   Which BTS single became the group's first top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100?

   Answer: Fake Love

   "Fake Love" debuted at No. 10 on the Hot 100 in 2018, giving BTS their first top-10 single on the chart.

5. Question 5

   Which BTS song made the group the first Korean act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

   Answer: Dynamite

   "Dynamite" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2020, making BTS the first Korean act to top the chart.

6. Question 6

   Identify the BTS song that became the first mostly Korean-language track to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

   Answer: Life Goes On

   Released with the album "BE," "Life Goes On" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2020 and was widely noted as the first mostly Korean-language song to debut at the summit.

7. Question 7

   Put BTS's first four Billboard 200 No. 1 albums in correct chronological order.

   Answer: Love Yourself: Tear -> Love Yourself: Answer -> Map of the Soul: Persona -> Map of the Soul: 7

   BTS's first four Billboard 200 chart-toppers arrived in this sequence between 2018 and early 2020, establishing their rapid run of No. 1 albums in the U.S.

8. Question 8

   Which BTS release fits this record description: it gave the group their first No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart and also became their third Billboard 200 No. 1 in under a year?

   1. A.BE
   2. B.Map of the Soul: Persona
   3. C.Love Yourself: Answer
   4. D.Map of the Soul: 7

   Answer: Map of the Soul: Persona

   "Map of the Soul: Persona" reached No. 1 in the UK in 2019 and was also BTS's third Billboard 200 No. 1 within a period of less than twelve months.

9. Question 9

   Which BTS single had the group's longest run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 10 weeks on top?

   Answer: Butter

   "Butter" led the Hot 100 for 10 weeks in 2021, the longest No. 1 run for a BTS song on the chart.

10. Question 10

    Arrange BTS's Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs as lead artists in order of when they first reached the summit.

    Answer: Dynamite -> Life Goes On -> Butter -> Permission to Dance

    The sequence of BTS No. 1 Hot 100 songs as lead artists begins with "Dynamite" in 2020, followed by "Life Goes On" later that year, then "Butter" and "Permission to Dance" in 2021.

11. Question 11

    Which BTS song replaced "Butter" at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the group a self-replacement at the top?

    1. A.Life Goes On
    2. B.My Universe
    3. C.Permission to Dance
    4. D.Dynamite

    Answer: Permission to Dance

    "Permission to Dance" debuted at No. 1 in 2021 and displaced "Butter" from the top position, giving BTS a self-replacement at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

12. Question 12

    In what year did BTS first top IFPI's Global Recording Artist Chart, becoming the first Asian act to do so?

    Answer: 2020

    BTS topped IFPI's Global Recording Artist Chart for 2020, a milestone widely noted as the first time an Asian act led the year-end ranking.

This section includes 12 curated questions for general audiences.

1. Question 1

   What does BTS stand for in Korean—the name that sounds much tougher than 'group chat legends'?

   1. A.Bangtan Sonyeondan
   2. B.Beyond the Stage
   3. C.Bullet Train Seven
   4. D.Big Time Superstars

   Answer: Bangtan Sonyeondan

   BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan, often translated as 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts.' In 2017, the group also introduced the English brand meaning 'Beyond the Scene.'

2. Question 2

   Before stadiums and headline-making speeches, what was BTS's debut single in 2013?

   Answer: No More Dream

   BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, with the single 'No More Dream' from their debut release, 2 Cool 4 Skool. Every giant story has a first page.

3. Question 3

   Which BTS member is known as 'Worldwide Handsome,' proving confidence can absolutely be a full-time accessory?

   Answer: Jin

   Jin is famously associated with the nickname 'Worldwide Handsome,' one of the most recognizable member nicknames in BTS lore.

4. Question 4

   Which BTS member is nicknamed the 'Golden Maknae,' aka the youngest member with suspiciously many talents?

   Answer: Jungkook

   Jungkook, the youngest member of BTS, is widely known as the 'Golden Maknae' because of his all-around skills in singing, dancing, and performance.

5. Question 5

   Which BTS member releases solo work under the name Agust D?

   Answer: Suga

   Suga uses the solo name Agust D. The alias first appeared with his 2016 mixtape, giving fans a different lane of his artistry—same sharp pen, new label.

6. Question 6

   At BTS's notable 2018 United Nations appearance, which member delivered the group's 'Speak Yourself' speech?

   Answer: RM

   RM delivered the speech on behalf of BTS at the UN in 2018 during the launch of UNICEF's Generation Unlimited initiative. It was a major public moment for the group—and for dimples in diplomacy.

7. Question 7

   Put these BTS title tracks in release order, from earliest to latest: 'DNA,' 'Boy With Luv,' and 'Dynamite.'

   Answer: DNA → Boy With Luv → Dynamite

   'DNA' was released in 2017, 'Boy With Luv' in 2019, and 'Dynamite' in 2020. A tidy timeline of BTS getting bigger and bigger, very inconveniently for the rest of the charts.

8. Question 8

   Which 2019 BTS hit featured Halsey, giving us a collab so catchy it practically arrived with confetti?

   Answer: Boy With Luv

   'Boy With Luv' featured Halsey and was released in 2019 as the lead single from Map of the Soul: Persona.

9. Question 9

   Which BTS single was their first all-English release?

   Answer: Dynamite

   'Dynamite,' released in 2020, was BTS's first all-English single. It did not arrive quietly.

10. Question 10

    Which BTS song earned the group its first Grammy nomination?

    Answer: Dynamite

    'Dynamite' earned BTS their first Grammy nomination, for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

11. Question 11

    In what city did BTS give their 2018 speech at the United Nations?

    Answer: New York City

    The speech took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Not a bad place for a global mic check.

12. Question 12

    Which BTS song became the first mostly Korean-language track to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer: Life Goes On

    'Life Goes On' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020, making history as the first song performed primarily in Korean to do so.

This section includes 12 curated questions for kids family audiences.

1. Question 1

   How many members are in BTS's superstar team?

   Answer: BTS has 7 members.

   BTS is a seven-member group: RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

2. Question 2

   BTS is most commonly associated with which field?

   1. A.Political office
   2. B.Music
   3. C.Film direction
   4. D.Professional baseball

   Answer: BTS is associated with music.

   This creates a cleaner fan-facing opener before deeper song and era questions.

3. Question 3

   In what year did BTS make their debut?

   Answer: BTS debuted in 2013.

   BTS officially debuted in 2013, marking the start of the group's journey.

4. Question 4

   Which BTS member is the leader of the group?

   Answer: RM is the leader of BTS.

   RM is widely recognized as BTS's leader and often speaks for the group in official settings.

5. Question 5

   Which BTS member is the oldest?

   Answer: Jin is the oldest member of BTS.

   Jin is the oldest of the seven BTS members.

6. Question 6

   Which BTS member is the youngest, also called the 'maknae' by fans?

   Answer: Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS.

   Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS, which is why fans often call him the group's maknae.

7. Question 7

   What is the official name of the BTS fandom?

   1. A.Blinks
   2. B.MOA
   3. C.ARMY
   4. D.Stars

   Answer: The official BTS fandom name is ARMY.

   BTS fans are officially called ARMY, a name announced in 2013.

8. Question 8

   Tiny timeline time: which song was released first, "Dynamite" or "Butter"?

   Answer: "Dynamite" was released first.

   "Dynamite" came out in 2020, while "Butter" followed in 2021.

9. Question 9

   Put these BTS songs in order from earliest to latest: "Dynamite," "Butter," and "Permission to Dance."

   Answer: "Dynamite" → "Butter" → "Permission to Dance"

   The release order is "Dynamite" in 2020, then "Butter" in 2021, then "Permission to Dance" later in 2021.

10. Question 10

    Which singer is featured with BTS on the song "Boy With Luv"?

    Answer: Halsey is featured on "Boy With Luv."

    "Boy With Luv" is a BTS song featuring Halsey.

11. Question 11

    True or false: "Dynamite" became BTS's first No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.

    Answer: True

    This is true. "Dynamite" became BTS's first song to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

12. Question 12

    What is the name of the cute character brand BTS created with LINE FRIENDS?

    Answer: The character brand is called BT21.

    BT21 is the character brand created through a collaboration between BTS and LINE FRIENDS.

This section includes 14 curated questions for general audiences.

1. Question 1

   How many members are in BTS?

   Answer: BTS has 7 members.

   BTS debuted and is best known as a seven-member group: RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

2. Question 2

   BTS is most commonly associated with which field?

   1. A.Political office
   2. B.Music
   3. C.Film direction
   4. D.Professional baseball

   Answer: BTS is associated with music.

   This creates a cleaner fan-facing opener before deeper song and era questions.

3. Question 3

   In what year did BTS officially debut?

   Answer: BTS officially debuted in 2013.

   Their official debut took place in 2013, marking the start of BTS as a public group.

4. Question 4

   What is BTS's official debut date?

   Answer: BTS debuted on June 13, 2013.

   June 13, 2013 is widely recognized as BTS's official debut date.

5. Question 5

   What does the name BTS stand for in Korean?

   Answer: BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan.

   The group's Korean name is Bangtan Sonyeondan, the name behind the initials BTS.

6. Question 6

   Which company debuted BTS in 2013?

   Answer: BTS debuted under Big Hit Entertainment.

   BTS was launched by Big Hit Entertainment, the company now known as Big Hit Music.

7. Question 7

   What is the name of BTS's official fandom?

   1. A.BLINK
   2. B.ONCE
   3. C.ARMY
   4. D.MOA

   Answer: BTS's official fandom is called ARMY.

   ARMY is the official fandom name associated with BTS.

8. Question 8

   Which BTS member is the group's leader?

   Answer: RM is the leader of BTS.

   RM has long served as BTS's leader and spokesperson in many public appearances.

9. Question 9

   Which BTS member is the oldest?

   Answer: Jin is the oldest member of BTS.

   Jin, born in 1992, is the eldest member in the group.

10. Question 10

    Which BTS member is the youngest, often called the maknae?

    Answer: Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS.

    Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS and is widely known as the group's maknae.

11. Question 11

    Which BTS member performs under the stage name V?

    Answer: V is Kim Taehyung.

    V is the stage name of BTS member Kim Taehyung.

12. Question 12

    BTS is most commonly associated with which field?

    1. A.Professional baseball
    2. B.Political office
    3. C.Music
    4. D.Film direction

    Answer: BTS is associated with music.

    This creates a cleaner fan-facing opener before deeper song and era questions.

13. Question 13

    Which song was BTS's first all-English single?

    1. A.Butter
    2. B.Permission to Dance
    3. C.Boy With Luv
    4. D.Dynamite

    Answer: BTS's first all-English single was "Dynamite."

    Released in 2020, "Dynamite" was BTS's first single performed fully in English.

14. Question 14

    Which came first: BTS's debut or the release of "Dynamite"?

    Answer: BTS's debut came first.

    BTS debuted in 2013, while "Dynamite" was released in 2020, so the debut came first by several years.