Your ultimate guide to understanding the BTS universe and the fandom!

Here you’ll find all the terms, expressions, and unique words used by BTS and ARMYs around the world.

3J:

Official subunit formed by J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook, created in 2017 during the BTS Home Party event.

94 LINE:

Term for members born in 1994: RM and J-Hope.

95 LINE:

Term for members born in 1995: Jimin and V.

AEGYO:

Cute behavior with adorable facial expressions and voice, common in K-pop.

AGUST D:

Suga’s pseudonym, formed from “DT Suga” (Daegu Town Suga).

APOBANGPO:

“ARMY Forever, Bangtan Forever”, abbreviated as AFBF.

ARMY:

Official name of BTS’s fandom, representing a loyal “army” by BTS’s side.

ARMY BOMB:

BTS’s official light stick used at concerts, released in four versions up to 2020.

B-ARMY:

Term for Brazilian ARMYs, adapted similarly for K-ARMY (Korean), C-ARMY (Chinese), etc.

BANGTAN BOMB:

Behind-the-scenes videos on the BANGTANTV channel showing casual BTS moments.

BANGTAN SONYEONDAN (방탄소년단) :

BTS’s full name in Korean, meaning “Bulletproof Boy Scouts.”

BIAS:

A fan’s favorite member in a group.

BIAS WRECKER:

A member who “threatens” the position of the fan’s bias, often causing confusion.

BON VOYAGE:

BTS’s travel reality show, where the members explore different countries and cultures.

BORAHAE / I PURPLE YOU:

Phrase coined by V meaning “trust and eternal love between BTS and ARMY.”

BT21:

A collaboration with Line Friends, creating characters representing BTS members and ARMYs.

BTS GAYO:

Variety show where BTS plays games and competes with each other on VLive.

BTS MEMORIES:

Annual merchandise including DVDs and photos documenting BTS’s past year.

BTS PARTY:

Celebration held prior to BTS’s debut anniversary on June 13.

BTS PHOTO STUDIO / BTS STUDIO:

Studio for taking pictures with holograms of the members.

BTS WORLD:

Mobile game launched by Netmarble on June 26, 2019.

BU (BTS UNIVERSE):

Alternate universe with storylines inspired by BTS.

CHIMMY:

Jimin’s BT21 character.

CHIM CHIM:

Nickname for Jimin, created during American Hustle Life.

COME BACK:

BTS’s return with a new song or album, usually accompanied by a music video, photos, and performances.

DAESANG:

The highest music award in South Korea, won multiple times by BTS.

DANCE LINE:

Subunit of the main dancers: J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook, and V.

DAILY MUSIC:

Jungkook’s hashtag for music recommendations, inspired by #RMUSIC.

DDAENG:

Freestyle track by RM, Suga, and J-Hope that became an anthem among ARMYs.

EATJIN:

Jin’s livestreams trying and reviewing food.

ENDING MENT:

Final speech members give after concerts, sharing their feelings with fans.

FANCAFE:

Fan community where BTS used to interact with ARMYs, alongside Weverse.

FANCHANT:

Chanting by ARMYs during performances, shouting song parts and member names.

FANSIGN:

Autograph events where BTS meets and interacts with fans, usually by album purchase raffles.

GCF:

Short films directed and edited by Jungkook (Golden Closet Films).

GOLDEN MAKNAE:

Jungkook’s nickname for his talents in many areas.

HOPE ON THE STREET:

Video series of J-Hope dancing and expressing his passion for dance.

HYUNG:

“Korean word for older brother,” used by males to refer to older male friends or brothers respectfully.

HYUNG LINE:

Subunit of the older members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, and RM.

JIMIN’S TRAVEL DIARY:

Jimin’s travel blog during international activities in 2014.

JIJINJUNG:

Trio name for Jimin, Jin, and Jungkook, created during a live.

JINGIMIN:

Trio name for Jin, Suga, and Jimin, created during a 2020 live.

JUNGKOOK’S SENSIBILITY:

Photo and art collection posted by Jungkook.

KIM DAILY:

RM’s hashtag for daily outfit photos.

KKUL FM 06.13 / HONEY FM 06.13:

Special radio show episodes, lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour.

LINE DISTRIBUTION:

Distribution of song parts among members.

LYRICIST LINE:

Members who frequently write lyrics: RM, Suga, and J-Hope.

MAKNAE:

Youngest member of the group – Jungkook in BTS.

MAKNAE LINE:

The youngest members: Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

MANGGAE TTEOK / MOCHI:

Nicknames for Jimin due to his soft, round cheeks.

MEDLEY:

Non-stop mashup of songs performed live.

MUSTER:

Large-scale fan meeting with exclusive performances and fan interaction.

NAMJOONING:

Term for RM-inspired activities like enjoying nature and reflection.

Noona:

“Korean word for older sister,” used by males for older female friends or sisters with affection.

Oppa:

“Korean word for older brother,” used by females for older male friends, boyfriends, or close men.

OT7:

“One True 7,” used by ARMYs who love all seven members equally.

PRE-DEBUT:

Training and preparation period before BTS’s official debut.

RAP LINE:

Subunit of the rappers: RM, Suga, and J-Hope.

RUN BTS!:

Variety series where BTS takes on activities and challenges.

SEASON’S GREETINGS:

Annual merchandise set including calendars and DVDs.

SELCA:

Selfie, usually posted by the members on social media.

SHIP:

Term for the friendship pairing between two members, common in fandom culture.

SHUP-D:

Suga’s DJ nickname for his radio segments.

SOPE:

Nickname for the duo Suga and J-Hope.

STREAMING PARTY:

Fan-organized event to boost music streaming numbers.

SUGA’S SIGHT:

Photos taken by Suga of the other members.

SUMMER PACKAGE:

Seasonal merchandise set, later replaced by Winter Package.

TANNIE(S):

Nickname for Yeontan (V’s dog) and sometimes used to refer to BTS.

TODAY’S BTS:

Official hashtag used by the company for post-event updates.

TRIPLE CROWN:

Award given when a song ranks #1 for three consecutive weeks.

ULTIMATE BIAS:

A fan’s ultimate favorite among all idols.

Unnie:

“Korean word for older sister,” used by females for older female friends or sisters.

VLIVE / V APP:

Live streaming platform for fan interaction.

VOCAL LINE:

Subunit of the vocalists: Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

WEIBO:

Chinese social media platform popular among BTS fans.

WEVERSE:

Global communication platform for fans and artists.

WEVERSE SHOP:

Official BTS merchandise store.

WINTER PACKAGE:

Annual winter merchandise set.

WORLDWIDE HANDSOME:

Nickname created by Jin during a 2017 interview.