방탄소년단
bangtan sonyeondan
bangtan sonyeondan is the Korean name for the popular South Korean boy band Bangtan Sonyeondan.
This phrase is the name of the boy band. The term 방탄 specifically means bulletproof. In many contexts, even within Korea, the group is frequently referred to by the abbreviation BTS.
What does it mean word for word?
The first part of the name, 방탄, means bulletproof.
How do you pronounce it?
bangtan sonyeondan
Did you know?
- The group chose the name 방탄소년단 to symbolize their desire to block out the stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that shoot toward adolescents like bullets.
- The term 방탄 (bangtan) is a Sino-Korean word, meaning it is derived from Chinese characters 防彈, where 방 means 'prevent' and 탄 means 'bullet'.
- While 방탄소년단 means 'bulletproof boy scouts', the group officially rebranded the English acronym BTS to stand for 'Beyond The Scene' in 2017.
Examples in context
- 방탄소년단을 정말 좋아해요.bangtan sonyeondaneul jeongmal joahaeyo.I really like BTS.
- 방탄소년단 노래는 다 좋아요.bangtan sonyeondan noraeneun da joayo.All of BTS's songs are good.
- 방탄소년단이 이번에 컴백해요.bangtan sonyeondani ibeone keombaekhaeyo.BTS is making a comeback this time.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite music.
- 민준 Min-jun지은 씨는 어떤 가수를 좋아해요?jieun ssineun eotteon gasureul joahae-yo?Which singer do you like, Jieun?
- 지은 Ji-eun저는 방탄소년단을 제일 좋아해요.jeoneun bangtansonyeodaneul jeil joahae-yo.I like BTS the most.
- 민준 Min-jun정말요? 저도 그들 노래를 좋아해요.jeongmalyo? jeodo geudeul noraereul joahae-yo.Really? I like their songs too.
- 지은 Ji-eun우리 같이 노래 들을까요?uri gat-i norae deureul-kkayo?Shall we listen to the songs together?
