The group's name, BTS, stands for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korean: 방탄소년단; Hanja: 防彈少年團), literally meaning "Bulletproof Boy Scouts". In July 2017, BTS announced that their name would also stand for "Beyond the Scene" as part of their new brand identity.
Also known as: Bangtan Boys; Bangtan Sonyeondan; Beyond the Scene; Bulletproof
