7 things you need to know about BTS, the world’s biggest K-pop band

South Korean boy band BTS became the first K-pop band to break into the top 10 of the US album charts earlier this month.

K-pop, an abbreviation of Korean pop, has grown beyond its origins of electronic, hip-hop, pop and rock into a subculture of its own.

The group’s latest EP, Love Yourself: Her, landed at number seven so fittingly here are seven things you need to know about the internet’s favourite boy band.

1. Who are they?

2. Their internet presence is huge

With almost 10 million followers on Twitter, six million on Instagram and a further five million on Facebook, it’s fair to say their online reach is pretty extensive. In fact, they were named the most retweeted artist on Twitter last year. Their army of fans also helped them beat Justin Bieber to win the Billboard award for Top Social Artist earlier this year.

3. Watch out America

4. They sing about gender politics and loneliness

5. Big things are planned for next year

6. They are working with Steve Aoki

7. They also sing in Japanese