1) BTS Agency & Official Sites
1-1. BTS Official Site (BigHit Music)
Description:
This is BTS’s dedicated official homepage under BigHit Music (now a HYBE label). It serves as the main hub for official information such as BTS’s profile, discography, tour information, and schedules.
Episode:
Whenever BTS prepares for a comeback, key details like teaser images, album tracklists, and tour dates are usually organized here first. That’s why global ARMYs tend to visit this site heavily during comeback seasons. (The layout and menus may change over time as the site is renewed.)
Link:
https://ibighit.com/bts
1-2. BigHit Music – Label Main Site
Description:
This is the official label website for BigHit Music. It provides information not only about BTS but also about other artists under the label, auditions, and an overview of the label itself.
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After BTS’s debut, the company name changed from BigHit Entertainment to HYBE. During this transition, BigHit Music became established as the core label brand. This site is also used as a channel for audition announcements and official statements from the company.
Link:
https://ibighit.com
1-3. HYBE Official Site (ENG)
Description:
This is the English official website of HYBE Corporation. It introduces HYBE’s labels (including BigHit Music), solutions, platform businesses, and corporate information.
Episode:
Following BTS’s global success, HYBE expanded from an entertainment company into an IP-based lifestyle and platform company. Investors and media often use this site first when trying to understand HYBE’s overall business structure.
Link:
https://hybecorp.com/eng/main
2) Official BTS Social Media
2-1. BTS Members’ Shared Account on X (@BTS_twt)
Description:
@BTS_twt is the shared group account used directly by the BTS members on X (formerly Twitter). They post short messages, photos, selfies, and casual snapshots from their work and daily life.
Episode:
In their early days, the members frequently posted everyday selfies with tags like “#김데일리 (#KimDaily)”. During comeback seasons, this account was used for hashtag relays, showcase countdowns, and more—so fans sometimes call it a “legendary timeline” or “holy timeline” for ARMY.
Link:
https://x.com/BTS_twt
2-2. BTS Official Announcement Account on X (@bts_bighit)
Description:
@bts_bighit is introduced as “This is the Official X for #BTS.” It functions as BTS’s official announcement account on X, posting notices about album releases, tour dates, concerts, and new official video uploads.
Episode:
Major events such as “PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE,” global campaigns, and teaser video links are often shared here first. Many fans bookmark this account as their primary source for official BTS announcements.
Link:
https://x.com/bts_bighit
2-3. Official BTS Instagram (@bts.bighitofficial)
Description:
@bts.bighitofficial is BTS’s official group Instagram account. It focuses on visual content such as concept photos, concert behind-the-scenes shots, and event images.
Episode:
During world tours, backstage photos, group shots, and album jacket behind-the-scenes images appear here. Some posts receive millions of likes, making this one of the most influential K-pop accounts on Instagram.
Link:
https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/
2-4. Official BTS Facebook Page
Description:
This is BTS’s official Facebook page, where news about their activities and various content are shared in multiple languages.
Episode:
In the early stages of BTS’s global expansion, Facebook played a key role. Overseas interviews, festival appearances, and early music videos were actively shared through this page, helping BTS reach international audiences.
Link:
https://www.facebook.com/bangtan.official
2-5. BANGTANTV – Official BTS YouTube Channel
Description:
BANGTANTV is BTS’s main YouTube channel. Most official video content is uploaded here, including music videos (MVs), practice videos, reality content, and behind-the-scenes clips.
Episode:
Many iconic “entry videos” for new fans—such as “BANGTAN BOMB,” “RUN BTS!”, and dance practice clips—originated on this channel. Several videos have surpassed hundreds of millions of views, marking historic records in K-pop YouTube history.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/user/BANGTANTV
2-6. HYBE LABELS YouTube Channel
Description:
This is the official HYBE LABELS YouTube channel. It serves as a hub for music videos, teasers, and performance videos for BTS and other artists under HYBE.
Episode:
Some of BTS’s official MVs and teasers are uploaded to HYBE LABELS. With content from fellow labelmates, the channel builds a kind of “HYBE universe” through its playlists.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/@HYBELABELS
2-7. Official BTS TikTok Account
Description:
@bts_official_bighit is BTS’s official TikTok account. It hosts short-form content such as performance clips, challenge videos, and song snippets.
Episode:
Comeback title track dance challenges often start from original videos on this account, then spread worldwide among TikTok users. It’s frequently mentioned as the starting point of many global K-pop dance trends.
Link:
https://www.tiktok.com/@bts_official_bighit
3) Members’ Personal Instagram Accounts
⚠️ Note: The accounts listed below are widely known as the members’ personal official Instagram accounts. However, activity status, usernames, and privacy settings may change over time. They are “officially known accounts” at this point, but details can change in the future.
3-1. RM (@rkive)
Description:
RM’s personal Instagram account often features photos from his studio, travel scenery, and visits to museums. His artistic and literary tastes show clearly through his feed.
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RM is well-known as an art enthusiast. He sometimes posts artworks that impressed him after visiting exhibitions and tags the artists, or he shares book recommendations. Fans enjoy following his “RM library/gallery” through this account. (Specific posts vary over time.)
Link:
https://www.instagram.com/rkive/
3-2. SUGA (@agustd)
Description:
This is SUGA’s personal Instagram account. You can see teaser images related to his solo artist name Agust D, tour behind-the-scenes photos, and snapshots from his work.
Episode:
During Agust D solo album promotions, he frequently posted tour preparations and concert photos, showcasing his dual identity as both producer and rapper—something fans were especially excited about.
Link:
https://www.instagram.com/agustd/
3-3. j-hope (@uarmyhope)
Description:
j-hope’s personal Instagram account highlights his fashion, dance, and art collaborations. The overall vibe is very “hip and bright.”
Episode:
During his solo album era, he often posted fashion editorials, music video set photos, and dance practice clips. Some fans even described his account as “j-hope’s lifestyle and fashion magazine.”
Link:
https://www.instagram.com/uarmyhope/
3-4. Jimin (@j.m)
Description:
Jimin’s personal Instagram account is filled with emotional selfies, backstage shots from concerts, and fashion photos.
Episode:
Before and during solo music promotions, changes in his hair color and styling often first appeared on Instagram. Fans would say, “We saw the new comeback hair on Insta first,” highlighting the account’s impact.
Link:
https://www.instagram.com/j.m/
3-5. V (@thv)
Description:
V’s personal Instagram account features a lot of visually artistic photos and videos, including stylish black-and-white shots and film-like photography.
Episode:
Known as a photography lover, V often uploads his own photos of cityscapes, cafes, and streets while on tour. Many fans say his feed looks like “Taehyung’s photobook.”
Link:
https://www.instagram.com/thv/
3-6. Jin (@jiniyxxk)
Description:
Jin’s personal Instagram account includes a variety of content, from bright, cheerful selfies to cooking and daily life photos.
Episode:
Photos posted before and after his military enlistment deeply moved many fans. His last messages before enlistment and first greetings after discharge shared through this account led ARMY to call it a “bittersweet but thankful timeline.”
Link:
https://www.instagram.com/jiniyxxk/
4) BTS-Related Projects, Brands & Campaigns
4-1. LOVE MYSELF Campaign Official Site (ENG)
Description:
This is the English official website for the LOVE MYSELF campaign, run together by BTS and UNICEF. It explains the campaign’s goals, history, and how to participate, including related projects like #OnMyMind.
Episode:
LOVE MYSELF carries the message, “True love begins with loving myself.” It connects to BTS’s UN speeches, their partnership with UNICEF, and the “LOVE YOURSELF” album series—encouraging donations and active participation from fans worldwide.
Link:
https://www.love-myself.org/eng/home/
4-2. LOVE MYSELF Campaign Official Site (KOR)
Description:
This is the Korean official LOVE MYSELF site, providing information in Korean about anti-violence messages for children and youth, donation status, and how to join the campaign.
Episode:
The site reveals donation totals and documents the journey of how BTS and ARMY together built the campaign. It makes it easier for Korean fans to understand and take part in LOVE MYSELF.
Link:
https://www.love-myself.org/
4-3. UNICEF – LOVE MYSELF Campaign Achievement Press Release
Description:
This is an official press release from UNICEF about the LOVE MYSELF campaign. It explains how BTS and BigHit Music renewed their commitment, including pledged donations from merchandise and portions of album sales.
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In this press release, UNICEF calls LOVE MYSELF a “groundbreaking” campaign and highlights BTS and their fandom as a new model of fan-driven philanthropy and social impact.
4-4. UNICEF – LOVE MYSELF & #OnMyMind Partnership Page
Description:
This is UNICEF’s partnership page explaining how BTS and the LOVE MYSELF campaign connect to UNICEF’s #OnMyMind initiative, which focuses on mental health for children and young people.
Episode:
Through LOVE MYSELF, BTS has brought attention to mental health and violence prevention together. Fans responded with hashtag campaigns and donations, making it one of the most frequently cited examples of music combined with a strong social message.
4-5. McDonald’s – The BTS Meal Official Page
Description:
This official McDonald’s page introduces The BTS Meal, a limited-edition menu created in collaboration with BTS. According to the page, it consists of Chicken McNuggets, fries, a Coke, and Sweet Chili & Cajun sauces selected by BTS.
Episode:
Released in multiple countries around the world in 2021, the meal became a sensation thanks to packaging featuring the BTS logo and special sauce packets. Some fans even collected and traded the packaging, creating a mini “collector’s boom.”
Link:
https://www.mcdonalds.com/om/en-om/bts.html
4-6. Samsung – Galaxy S20+ & Buds+ BTS Edition (Newsroom Article)
Description:
This article on Samsung’s global newsroom introduces the design and features of the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition, including their purple finish and BTS-themed design elements.
Episode:
The purple glass-and-metal design, BTS logo, and purple heart icons led fans to treat this as a “holy grail phone.” Pre-orders sold out quickly, and the devices were highly popular among both fans and tech reviewers.
4-7. Samsung – Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition Product Page
Description:
This is Samsung’s official product page for the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition. It provides detailed information about the limited edition’s design, specs, included goods, and special BTS-themed elements.
Episode:
The package includes BTS-themed wallpapers, stickers, and photocards. As a result, fans viewed it not just as a smartphone but as a kind of “premium BTS merch set.” Many unboxing videos of this device were uploaded to YouTube.
Link:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s20/bts-edition/
4-8. Hyundai – Palisade with BTS (PDF Press Release)
Description:
This is Hyundai Motor Company’s official PDF press release about the collaboration between Hyundai Palisade and BTS. It includes information about the global campaign featuring BTS as models.
Episode:
The Palisade ads featuring BTS combined the image of a large SUV with family/travel themes and BTS’s global popularity. Even viewers who weren’t BTS fans were naturally exposed to the group through these commercials.
Link:
https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/36216-190501HyundaiPalisadewithBTS.pdf
4-9. Hyundai – Hyundai Motor UK Newsroom Article on BTS Collaboration
Description:
This Hyundai Motor UK newsroom article is an official press release about expanding the brand’s collaboration with BTS and supporting new global campaigns.
Episode:
In this article, Hyundai emphasizes that its partnership with BTS aims not only to boost brand awareness but also to deliver messages about eco-friendliness and future mobility—often cited as a key example of “K-pop × mobility” collaboration.
4-10. FILA × BTS Collection Page
Description:
This is a BTS-related collection page on FILA’s European site, showcasing products from the “Presented by BTS” collection created in collaboration with BTS.
Episode:
While BTS served as FILA’s global ambassadors, clothing and shoes featured in photoshoots and videos gained huge attention. Some items sold out quickly and became actively traded in resale markets.
Link:
https://www.fila.de/en/Featured/BTSNew/
5) Places BTS Actually Visited (Official Tourism Sources)
5-1. Yoojung Restaurant – Korea Tourism Organization
Description:
This is the Korea Tourism Organization’s introduction page for Yoojung Restaurant in Seoul. The restaurant is described as a place BTS members often visited during their trainee days.
Episode:
According to the KTO, BTS members reportedly ate there almost every day after practice when they were trainees. Some menu items have even been renamed after the members, turning the restaurant into a pilgrimage spot for ARMY.
Link:
https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/whereToGo/locIntrdn/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=199571
5-2. BTS Restaurant Tour in Seoul – VisitSeoul
Description:
This VisitSeoul page from the Seoul Tourism Organization is titled “Generation BTS: Touring Bangtan Boys’ Favorite Restaurants in Seoul.” It introduces several restaurants said to be favorites of BTS, organized in a suggested tour course.
Episode:
When fans travel to Seoul, many follow this course as their “BTS food tour,” visiting the featured restaurants in order. The page effectively serves as a reference route for BTS-themed trips.
5-3. Busan BTS Destination Tour – Korea Tourism Organization
Description:
This KTO page introduces a one-day Busan tour course designed for BTS fans, covering BTS-related places and filming locations that can be visited in a single day.
Episode:
Around the time of the “Yet To Come in BUSAN” concert, Busan drew even more attention as a “BTS city.” Tours like this became very popular among fans as ready-made BTS-themed travel itineraries.
Link:
https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/infoHtmlView.do?vcontsId=177342
5-4. Seoul City – BTS Tourism Promotion Videos Page
Description:
This is an article on Seoul City’s official English site via the Seoul Tourism Organization. It introduces Seoul tourism promotional videos featuring BTS.
Episode:
As Seoul’s honorary tourism ambassadors, BTS filmed videos showcasing spots like the Han River, Namsan, and various city landmarks. Fans sometimes describe watching these promos as “touring Seoul like in a music video.”
6) Products BTS Actually Used/Wore (Official Collaborations)
6-1. Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition – Official Smartphone
Description:
This Samsung official product page introduces the limited-edition Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition, developed in collaboration with BTS. It features a purple body, BTS logos, heart icons, and comes with special themes, stickers, and photocards.
Episode:
Because members held and used this device in ads and promotional images, fans saw it not just as an advertisement prop but as a “phone BTS really uses in concept.” Unboxing and review videos for this edition flooded YouTube.
Link:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s20/bts-edition/
6-2. Galaxy S20+ & Buds+ BTS Edition – Samsung Newsroom Article
Description:
This Samsung newsroom article officially announces the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition, explaining the product concept, collaboration intent, and key design points.
Episode:
The press release emphasizes the unique purple design, BTS logos, and purple heart motifs. It’s often cited as a prime example of applying a fandom’s signature color (purple) directly to hardware.
6-3. The BTS Meal – McDonald’s Collaboration Menu
Description:
The BTS Meal is a limited-edition set created through collaboration between McDonald’s and BTS. According to the official page, it consists of Chicken McNuggets, fries, Coke, and Sweet Chili & Cajun sauces chosen by BTS.
Episode:
In both ads and promotional images, the members are shown eating the meal. Fans called it “the sauce combination chosen by BTS,” and many joined the trend of ordering the exact same set.
Link:
https://www.mcdonalds.com/om/en-om/bts.html
6-4. FILA × BTS – Apparel & Footwear Collection
Description:
This page showcases FILA’s collection created in collaboration with BTS, including clothing and shoes. It serves as the official collection link for products worn by BTS in photoshoots and videos.
Episode:
As photos and videos of BTS modeling FILA outfits were released, fans rushed to buy the same items, often calling them “___’s outfit set” after specific members. Some pieces sold out quickly and appeared on resale markets.
Link:
https://www.fila.de/en/Featured/BTSNew/
6-5. BTS Official MD – “BY BTS” (Weverse Shop)
Description:
This “BY BTS” MD category on Weverse Shop is the official merch section for BTS. It includes products that the members helped design or conceptually participated in.
Episode:
When items like photocards sets, hoodies, candles, and posters go on sale, they often sell out rapidly. Fans view these as “items personally involved by the members,” so Weverse Shop can experience traffic surges right at release time.
Link:
https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/USD/artists/2/categories/175/subcategories/856
6-6. BTS Tour MD – Weverse Shop
Description:
This category on Weverse Shop sells official BTS concert and tour merch. It includes tour-specific T-shirts, light sticks, scarves, keyrings, and other items.
Episode:
During world tours, many items sell out quickly at venues. Fans therefore set Weverse Shop restock alerts as a basic precaution to secure the merch they want.
Link:
https://shop.weverse.io/en/shop/USD/artists/2/categories/2
7) Other BTS Platforms (Fan Activities & Content Hubs)
7-1. Weverse – BTS Media Page
Description:
This is the BTS media page on Weverse, where official video clips, content, and images are gathered. (The exact content available may change over time.)
Episode:
Some exclusive content and behind-the-scenes videos are only uploaded here, so fans treat this space like an “official archive + behind-the-scenes vault.”
Link:
https://weverse.io/bts/media
7-2. Weverse – BTS LIVE Page
Description:
This is the Weverse LIVE tab for BTS, where the members’ live streams and replays are organized.
Episode:
Members often start surprise live streams before comebacks, on birthdays, or on special anniversaries. Many fans joke about the “3 a.m. Weverse notification,” and set LIVE alerts as one of their most important push notifications.
Link:
https://weverse.io/bts/live
7-3. Weverse – BTS Artist Feed
Description:
The BTS artist feed on Weverse is where members post messages and photos to communicate directly with fans. (Post content and frequency vary over time.)
Episode:
Members sometimes reply to fan comments or write long letters there. Because of this, ARMY often says, “Time to check Weverse again,” and visiting this feed becomes part of their daily routine.