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What Does BTS Mean?
BTS Means "The Bangtan Boys," "Better Than Sex," and "Be There Soon."
The most common meanings for BTS in text-based messaging and chats used to be "Better Than Sex" and "Be There Soon." However, BTS is now more often used to refer to the Korean boy band BTS ("The Bangtan Boys").
Here's more information about each of these meanings of BTS, including examples of use.
Bangtan Boys
BTS is the name of a 7-member South Korean boy band, AKA the "Bangtan Boys." BTS stands for "Bang Tan Sonyeondan," which literally translates as the "Bulletproof Boy Scouts." In July 2017, as part of a revamp of their image, BTS announced they would also be known as "Beyond The Scene."
The seven members of BTS and their roles within the band are:
| Rapmon (Kim Namjoon) | Leader and lead rapper. (Writes many of the lyrics.) |
| Jin (Kim Seokjin) | Vocalist. (The oldest member of the band.) |
| Suga (Min Yoongi) | Rapper. |
| J-Hope (Jung Hoseok) | Rapper and a lead dancer. |
| Jimin (Park Jimin) | Main vocalist. |
| V (Kim Taehyung) | Vocalist. |
| Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook) | Dancer and vocalist. (Youngest band member.) |
In April 2021, as a testament to the band's increasing worldwide fame (probably!), BTS teamed up with fast-food giant McDonald's to launch a special "BTS Meal" to be released in the United States, Canada and Brazil on May 26, and soon thereafter in nearly 50 countries. The meal includes Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, and Coke, as well as two new dipping sauces (sweet chili and Cajun flavors) inspired by McDonald's South Korea recipes.
Fans of the band are called the BTS ARMY. (According to some fans, ARMY is an acronym, meaning "Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth.")
Check out one of the band's massive hits:
BTS 'IDOL' Official MV
Better Than Sex
Outside of fans of the boy band, BTS usually means "Better Than Sex." In this context, BTS is used as an expression of satisfaction or contentment. Typically, BTS is preceded with a hashtag ("#BTS") and follows a statement. For example:
- Just had a veggie burger after 10 years of eating meat. #BTS
- Lockdown listened to the Stones 'Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!' album. #BTS
Be There Soon
BTS is also used with the meaning "Be There Soon" (i.e., "I will arrive shortly").
Video Summarizing BTS
Here's a short video explaining how to use BTS:
Image for BTS
When I write BTS, I mean this:
Summary of Key Points
The most common definition for BTS on social media and messaging apps is "Bang Tan Sonyeondan" ("The Bangtan Boys").
| Definition: | "Bang Tan Sonyeondan" ("The Bangtan Boys") |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Second Definition for BTS
"Better Than Sex" is another common definition for BTS.
| Definition: | Better Than Sex |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Third Definition for BTS
BTS also means "Be There Soon."
| Definition: | Be There Soon |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Example of BTS Used in a Text
BTS
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