BTS‘s story has been told often, recalling how the group grew from debuting under a small company to being one of the most popular in the world.

Fans have often found pride in their humble beginnings, but a recent interview with Bang Si Hyuk might have just revealed the truth behind part of their history.

On November 1, Bang Si Hyuk and JYP Entertainment‘s founder Park Jin Young (also known as JYP or J.Y. Park) appeared on tvN‘s popular talk show, You Quiz on the Block, hosted by comedians Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho.

While talking about the group, Bang Si Hyuk spoke about the group’s earlier years, saying that whereas many believed BTS was not profitable of their debut yr, they have been.

People assume BTS didn’t do nicely initially, bu they have been really profitable from the start. I do know it appears like story to say that they weren’t profitable at first however that they returned from the U.S. having succeeded. But that’s not it in any respect. They acquired all of the rookie awards within the first yr and have been very profitable.

— Bang Si Hyuk

It is simple to see why this false impression would have come about, nonetheless!

Fans and media have talked concerning the group being unpopular throughout their debut period, naming true statements just like the group handing out flyers for a free efficiency as proof.

I like BTS however their debut wasn’t iconic…they acquired a lot hate and virtually disbanded bc of how unpopular they have been till the I Need U period. Newjeans ACTUALLY has the enduring debut as a result of everybody instantly cherished their music/vibe and their debut songs gained awards. Facts are information. https://t.co/ypXogI3fYP

— Livi ❀˚̣̣̣͙ (@theycallhimjk) November 1, 2022

their first live performance was attended by about 300 followers. it was free and to show what they’re good with pic.twitter.com/H9rt36iAmj

— ً atia⁷????CLOSED (@hobiatia) July 15, 2021

Despite promoting out huge stadiums right now, BTS didn’t all the time have a straightforward time getting folks to observe them carry out. In an look on Korean actuality present American Hustle Life, the members mentioned they as soon as needed to hand out fliers alongside LA’s Hollywood Boulevard and invite passers-by to return to a free live performance.

— Korea Times in 2021

However, as many followers know, BTS gained many rookie awards, together with the 2013 Melon Music Awards, the 2023 MAMA Awards, and the 2014 Golden Disc Awards.

The flyers BTS handed out have been part of a mission throughout their present, American Hustle Life, which came about throughout a time Ok-Pop was not as common within the United States. The group’s Show And Prove live performance related to this had a restricted capability, main followers to line up in a single day to see the group carry out.

This false impression probably was a results of the monetary difficulties the corporate had. For smaller corporations, the prices of debuting a bunch and sustaining them rack up money owed within the tens of millions.

Success, sadly, doesn’t all the time equate to important earnings.

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Luckily, BTS’s success and recognition solely grew all through the years, turning them into the powerhouse they’re right now!

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