A.R.M.Y. stands for “Adorable Representative MC for Youth” and refers to the millions of BTS fans worldwide who are extremely dedicated to their favorite K-pop boy band. This fan group was originally created in 2013 by a Korean teenager, but began to grow rapidly after BTS released their first track, “No More Dream,” in 2017. In less than two years, A.R.M.Y.'s membership has grown to over 100 million people worldwide!
Because these fans are so committed to their idols, they will often buy concert tickets immediately upon becoming available, even if the tickets are significantly higher in price than those offered to the general public. This level of dedication is one reason why BTS has become one of the most popular K-pop boy bands on the planet, with sold-out concerts in countries like Japan and South Korea as well as appearances at major music festivals around the world.