The History of Boy Bands - From The Beatles to the Rise of BTS 

I really love one Direction and now that bts are the top band the only thing i'm gonna say that they deserve it...

And now BTS is giving a speech with the Obamas and other famous and influential people for the class of 2020's graduation event

i just hope the radio and spotify give bts a chance like other pop artists , this xenophobia situation is really unbearable

Let me just say....I am so proud how far BTS has come. They truly deserve to be amazing and make it into all sorts of music markets. I’m so thankful that they are a part of my life. I’m glad to know about the history of these types of musical groups.

I wonder when BTS and John Cena can finally meet? T - T

Why everybody forgets HANSON 😔 Also, BTS doesn’t seem desperate for fame as other artists. They don’t ask people to go vote for categories they’re nominated in, we don’t even know if they care for it or not. And often they’re clueless about their own fame. They don’t act as if being relevant is that important. All of these other artists using their bodies and good looks to keep you entertained and there’s BTS enjoying art, painting, dancing, talking to us, sharing music or exercising! Normal things, they’re so relatable. To me, that’s why I find them so interesting and worth of my money and time. Their company’s business approach is very subtle but effective!

I am truly fascinated to see a video that shows a really good overview on the history of boy bands. It just shows how much the times have changed and how music has reached on different levels of depth. In my honest opinion, BTS is no ordinary boy band, their music speaks a totally different spectrum from the usual or typical songs we would hear and I think it’s a “breaking of that wall” that sets them apart from the rest. The way they tackled social issues and inner problems beyond the surface is what would make you feel their sincerity and heart to connect with you. -An ARMY who listened to Spring Day.

BTS are literally the most streamed group 11B streams and spotify is not even available in korea

Lmao Jin as “the shy one”, Jk as “the baby” and Tae as “the bad boy”.... something is not right here

Legends says there's no Asian Theory video without LOONA reference

The fact that almost all of these comments are about BTS already says something lol

All I’m going to say is BTS DESERVED IT periodttttt

My mum was a hardcore and a dedicated fan of alot of boybands from the 90’s, even more hardcore than me now as a BTS stan! She was very active in concerts and attending them, she has a collection of albums and disks, posters, etc. Her youth days was really fun and how I wished I lived in that time, and because of that, she is very open minded when it comes to me being head over heals for BTS, she is very supportive when it comes to my ‘fan girl needs’, to the point that she gadly came with me in a concert even though she isnt that much of a fan but still appreciates their music (her bias is Jin from BTS).

I am so so proud of BTS how far they have come ... Comparing the fact that they don't get as many opportunities as other western singers to showcase their talent like radio play etc they still managed to pull it and make it this huge 💜 for me true kings of K-pop 💜🙌🙌🙌

When he said jin is the shy one I started to remember every single time he has introduced himself😂🤣

BTS are being compared to The Beatles, and One Direction, that just means that BTS are really popular and successful, right?!...

The fact that, most of the time, you can't say "Love yourself..." without associating it with BTS. What a powerful legacy they will be leaving to this time's and upcoming generations. "Let it Be...and ...love Yourself.." The Beatles and BTS. 👏 👏 👏

I’d like to add that BTS aren’t catered to teenage girls either. BTS constantly mention that they intend to cater to all ages :)

the shy one. . . WHY IS JIN THERE LMAO

Wow, how about making a video introducing girl groups' history?? It seems to be more complicated but it could be a really interesting research

Asian Theory: The shy one(showing Jins pic) Jin: STOB IT

*Tbh all of these boybands deserve fame and success as they hardwork alot! 😊 From The Beatles to One Direction till BTS💜.*

FYI- all the BTS members do play instruments and well, some on tracks mostly cuz they can't dance and play at the same time so the choice was made to dance on stage, maybe when they get older they will bring their instruments on stage. Jin plays the guitar at shows, Jin and Suga the piano sometimes for their solo performances. My point is they all play insturments.

BTS is on a whole different level. People expected them to be a one-hit-wonder but surprise, they're still soaring and will continue to do so.

Love the closing sentence: Let it Be and Love yourself, perfect nod between the Beatles and BTS

when you’re a beatles, 1d, and bts fan 🤭

The Beatles : biggest selling musical act in history(not just a boyband). The Jackson 5 gave us "Michael Jackson", Do i need to say more.😂 My favorite boybands: 1. BTS 2. Backstreet Boys (was #1 growing up). 3. Jonas Brothers 4. N' sync 5. West life

The thing is, BTS has gotten to the point in which no other boyband will ever reach them. They’re so so amazing and I’m so proud of how far they have come due to their genuine love for army’s and music💜💜

Greatest and Biggest Boy Band Ever. I love music I'm 68 and know amazing music when I hear it. The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and now BTS. HAVE TO LOVE THEM 💜💜💜

I don't understand why every time they talked about BTS success they let outside the BTS Universe, Save me webtoon, the Bt21, and all the expansion as musical and artistic messeng and inside history... I started to really been a fan because of it.

As a mid age women.. and knows the some of the 70s, 80s and then MJ/Jackson5and so on. start checking the Korean singers/group in 2005 'Girl Generation' n love it, some Shinee,GOT7. In 2014-16 - got my interest then fall in love with B T S .. till now, because BTS do different in their music or lyric with so many messages, just like you explain how BTS became a Legend!

V as the bad boy Also V: "I'm a good boy."

The Beatles, One Direction, BTS, all legends. They might have different genre and generation but i love them all.

Good video. The first record (a 45) I ever bought was the Beatles in 1965, and the latest album I bought was BTS MOTS 7, and I have a lot of all the in-between groups. Some were more successful (however you count success), but all were enjoyable. Thanks for the history lesson!

Thats why We should respect. Respect even if you don't like that band. First thing you need to do is to love yourself ;))

I am awe, in love and everything else. I am a much older kpop fan and let me just say that this video made me go through memory lane. You melted my heart when you mentioned Menudo and gave them the much deserved credit 👏 . The same proudness I felt watching them on a Saturday morning cartoon intermission on an American channel,gasping for air because I couldn't believe my boys had come that far, well I felt the same way when BTS performed at the AMAs! I have to agree with everyone else here by saying that yes I too am tired of NOT listening to BTS or any kpop on the radio. Monsta X is singing in all English and yet no airplay?! Houston we have a problem. Thank you thank you for this video.

One direction was an amazing group and I love them And BTS works so hard, they really bring something new every time, I’m really happy that they have made so many records, at this point, there is no one like BTS for me. But I love them both and they are both amazing.

Wikipedia: #7 Spotlight Shared Equally Me in 2013: Just Give Jin Some Lines! Me when YNWA came out: DAMN JUST GIVE SOME STUPID LINES TO SEOKJIN Me now: we were lucky we got Dionysus.

"to let it be and love yourself" lol i see what you did there :D this video feels like my whole life.. i went from backstreet boys to jonas brothers and now, bts.. i've been an army since 2015 and i can't emphasize enough how 2015 me didn't even think bts will fly this high.. kpop industry is just extremely competitive and bts comes from a small company.. i cried when they won their first daesang and i thought it was the peak.. never thought they're now on par with the beatles lol i just wanna say that bts is really amazing.. i've spent almost 6 years with them yet there's not even a moment i regret stanning them.. maybe most of y'all know bts from love yourself era.. but i found them during the most beautiful moment in life era, and they instantly become one of my most beautiful moments in life.. if you ever need comfort, bts has a magic shop where you can take a breather and be better :')

I like Big bang, but is questionable if they are king of kpop in Korea, i thought the same until i know more abt EXO or SJ. Not shading them , but i can't choose a king there. The only fact that i can say is BTS is a world wide LEGEND from Korea.

#BTS is incomparable for today's Boy Groups/Bands period.

Every generations had their fav & best boyband era & currently we're all living in BTS era,there are more to come,those bands are prepared to lose that title for the next generation to continue that, so why are the fans so pressed about whose the best boyband till now

Very well put together video, loved it! Im an ARMY so the BTS section really warmed my heart. I genuinely wanted to know about the past since I didn't really listen to boybands before BTS and it's really interesting to see the progress, although I don't listen to all of them I respect every boyband in the past and present. Wishing for more good days with BTS 💜!

jin the shy one and tae the bad boy was the best move in the whole video lmao, I like how they both fit it and not fit it . this should have been listed as one of the reason they are this popular , the duality lol.

I'm a Beatlemaniac Army so my playlist is like HEY NA NA NA I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND HEY JUDE YOU KNOW THAT I CAN'T SHOW YOU ME GIVE YOU ME LAST NIGHT I SAID THESE WORDS TO MY GIRL I NEED YOU GIRL SHE WAS A DAY TRIPPER SO I CALL YOU ILLEGIRL EIGHT DAYS A WEEK I LIVE SO I LOVE HERE COMES J-HOPE TCHURU TCHURU Borahaee yeyeye 💜💜💜

BTS ARMY HERE ?!

Loved this video!! BTS certainly rules now! I'm a 90's growing up with Bboys and Nsnc, but it was Jin's voice with Awake and Epiphany that woken me up again with boy bands.. Loving Jin sooo much!

I've been following this 'boyband series' of yours. Y'all deserve more subs tbh.

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Personally, I don't think BTS can be compared to BSB or The Beatles. BTS is its own identity and should never be associated with anyone else they are partially their own genre

Who here are army.

Thank you for this short vid boyband history. I do hope you can make a separate clip for bts about making it big globally. It inspires so many people and yours so far is very entertaining. Keep it up.

This is what we mean when we say: BTS DOESN'T NEED GRAMMY'S IF THEY HAVE ARMYS

Lol someone needs to show this to people from every other kpop fandom who are still tryna act blind when it comes to bts’s success💅🏼💅🏼✨✨

Am I the only one who came for Beatles? 😔💔

Very nicely compiled.... Thank you.... Love BTS so much 💜💜💜

LMFAO I love how you have a group photo of bts and then a solo shot of Jimin by himself

I know they did not put Jin as “the shy one” 😂😂 that boy is so shameless about his good looks I had to laugh 💜💜

The baby is jungkook😂 190811 jungkook doesn’t say that👀

All of these group are successful in their own different ways and in different era's Big respect to all of them

Big Bang was my first kpop group but I kept getting addicted to more kpop bands ... but BTS holds a special spot in my heart ♥️. Kpop is all I listen to 🎉 love from California 😎

Its ok if you don't like them..just respect them because they have feelings and work hard to achieve what they are today. :) also, the reason why bts was made is to show that you should LOVE YOURSELF and they spread happiness. I hope one day you would translate their songs and find out its actually meaningful. And no, they are not just their for teenagers. They are their for everyone. Hope you have a good day :)))

Like the Beatles, BTS has a fanbase that will literally immortalize them because we are loyal not only to the music, but to them as people. ARMY will never abandon BTS like a phase in their life. Loving and supporting BTS is truly something we will do until long after they have stopped performing. I think the Western market will be surprised that BTS is truly here to stay.

This video made me even MORE proud to stan BTS, as cheesy as it sounds i found them during a rough time in my life and their music helped me alot, i could’ve stanned alot of boygroups but BTS truly were the only ones that caught my attention and i couldn’t be more grateful

I want bts to stay forever

I was here before this video hit a million

Where's the LIE?? ARMY or not, you cant deny the fact BTS is the most successful music artists rn

I really enjoyed this video. I was a big NKOTB fan when I was in my early teens. I was lucky enough to go to a concert of theirs. Joey was what you would consider today my bias. I loved his vocals. Boyz II Men was a huge favorite of mine in highschool. Their songs were so beautifully done. Of course, my parents introduced me to the Beatles and The Jackson 5 when I was little. Always a fan of both! Michael Jackson and The Jackson Five’s greatest hits was my first tape my parents bought me. I spent most of the early 2000’s listening to solo Artists and alternative rock. I’m a huge Adele and Sarah Baraeilles fan. Fast forward to now, and my 13 year old daughter introduced me to KPOP 3 years ago. It is just about all we listen to. I have absolutely fallen in love with BTS (my daughter’s favorite group)! They are so refreshing to hear and listen to. The lyrical content is incredible to say the least. I love how genuine and humble these 7 men are. I never tire of listening to their music or watching content on them. A cute side note, my mother loves the Backstreet Boys to this day. Your video definitely showed the evolution of many great “Boy” Bands! It was nice reminiscing. Thank you.

I'm just here to grin stupidly as The Asian Theory deservedly compliments BTS for 5 minutes straight

i'm glad to say that BTS saved many lives without even knowing it.

BTS is not just a boy band but ARTISTS. They tackle issues not just about love but also anything which truly matters in your living. BTS has the brain, the guts, and the talents.

BTS are so different from ANY other group, boyband, etc. I’ve ever seen before. The *substance* in their work is just immaculate. It’s like a rap group, vocalists, a dance crew, producers, songwriters, comedians, and philosophers all somehow mushed up together and this accidentally made a power combo they didn’t know was going to blow up. You cannot compare BTS to any western boyband in history or Kpop group. They just did everything so differently as artists

These videos are actually so good, keep them coming.

Thank you for taking time to make this. I'm a boy band fanatic from menudo, new kids on the block, backstreet boys, to one directions to bts. I love music. Salamat po.

I found this amazing BeaTleS Back sTreet boyS BTS It starts with b and at the middle is t and at the end is s

In the 2010 i rally love one direction so much but then they gone hiatus which broke my heart n i stop listening to their songs..but then in late 2017 bts come to my life even though i try to avoid it...thumbs up to both gp as they have their own achievements in music industry...loveee them so much

So so true. Whatever you said about bts was all so true. I mean 1)Breaking the mould- writing songs on self love, mental health, depression 2) Not having any influential background- not belonging to big 3 3) staying down to earth 4)interaction with their fans 5) producing and writing their own songs 6)breaking the language barrier 7) promoting their own culture and language 8) Storytelling through songs 9) staying united even after giving hit solos AND OF COURSE WHO CAN FORGET BANG SI-HYUK - The Man who was the backbone of these boys (Yo hitman Bang introduces hit it second audition) THESE BOYS HAVE REACHED HERE CUZ OF THEIR HARDWORK AND PASSION AND I'M ALL IN FOR THEIR WORLD DOMINATION

i love the mention of bigbang!!! unfortunately stan twt usually leave out how huge their impact was so thank you for including them

This is some of the best reporting on boybands and bts that I have come across. Thank you.

Bts aren't even at the peak! Wait till they get grammys, they are gonna go woooop to the top! But still they r much more popular than 1D!believe it or nor!

“BeaTleS” / “BTS” . Am i the only one who notice how this two sounds alike .

The Beatles is the Greatest Rock Band Of All Time

Very well done. While the Beatles are a given obviously. Also, I was amused that you mentioned The Monkeys. I had this conversation with my granddaughter about them being the 'Boy Band" of my era. I came across BTS while trying to find other forms of Asian music. It wasn't until reading about them that I found myself inexplicably immersed in them. It's not the kpop. I've revisited other bands now and then to test this. BTS is very unique. They break the mold as you say. I hope they continue to do so for a long time.

loved the video!! it was informational and entertaining !! :D ... now WHY YOU GOTTA DO US LIKE THAT W THE DAWN FOOTAGE WHEN YALL WERE TALKING ABT PTG HUH >:''((

Im really proud of BTS they keep breaking records and achieving great things. I think fan culture has also improved greatly. Armys look down on fans invading bts privacy or going beyond the boundaries of fans.

Wonderful overview of boy bands. I was wondering why groups like the Temptations would not fall into a boy band category. BTS definitely takes a page from them and even taught that to TXT in TXT episode 4 I think. BTS is being taught well in a world view of music and stage entertainment. While the members of BTS can associate the origins of their music and genres, most kpop artists are just following dance lessons or singing lessons without learning the history or origins because they are expected to be spoon fed every single song and performance they will get. It's a little sad actually. If you think of the future of the kpop industry (now this is another episode you should do), because the big 3 have bottle-necked and spoon fed most of these artists, I would say in 10 years, kpop might really lose it's grip and fall away from the west. The people making music now are making sounds that the people were doing back in the 2000s. You listen to then and now and here the regurgitation of compositions in the same label but with different idol groups. I don't think this will survive in 10 years. But BTS, if they choose to evolve, and frankly, they evolve whether ARMY likes it or not, they can take on the next decade and reshape the music industry. BTS is always pushing to do something different, new, in many genres, with consideration of sound from different countries. The more complex the music often with hip hop blend, BTS will gun for it. BTS and Big Hit together, their entire team and the support of ARMY will likely continue to make history.

I just wanna say I click into this because I love One Direction.

Clearly a lot of work went into this. People can be too quick to write off ‘boy bands’ but when you look at the variety, those who play instruments, those who don’t, those who write and or produce, and those who don’t, it’s a much more complex and diverse subject than it appears on the surface. I think, it is maybe worth mentioning, that what really seems to divide what is considered a ‘boy bands and what is not, seems to be based more solidly on whether or not they are perceived to primarily have a young female fan base or not. Essentially the term is widely used in a derogatory way because of misogynistic attitudes to music and the [in my opinion very false] idea that female tastes in music are somehow less valid. Not trying to be over political, but I think it is a valid point that is often missed. Like you say many groups share characteristics but some are boy bands while others are not. Look at the gender split of the fan base ... see if I’m right.

BTS is respectable not only for their musical side but also for their sense of societal responsibilities. At the earliest stage they talked about students suffering.. then Love yourself-Speak yourself campaign for building self esteem ( I mean.. who thinks of comparing mental health issues with Whale's scream? And which artists tell fans to focus on studies rather than spending time only on their idols? Who compares Pluto as an society outcast!!) And now, Connect BTS is another project that makes me proud for being an ARMY. I also love 1D but they auditioned to be Soloists, so I think they are better as that.. Bangtan, fighting 💜 1D, fighting 💚

I’m just so proud of them, I’m glad to be part of ARMY

I don’t mind if the world ends with BTS being the final greatest boy band, and if anything those boys are so talented they’re just going to accomplish even greater feats in other fields as they grow older. ARMY will forever be with them too. Just look at how their working together to create this next album by themselves. Imagine what they can achieve knowing that they’ll continue to push the bar. This journey just started 💜

sry but jin as the shy one and V as the bad boy took ne out . :))))) but anyway the duality is real in bts :))

from 90s BoyBand/BoyGroup until BTS era,Im still here hahaha enjoying Boy bands, in all fairness I miss 90s boy bands songs.

Actually the 2000s still had Westlife and Take That, Boyzone and NKOTB returned from their hiatus, the former went on to do even better as a manband and have the biggest boyband showbiz story worthy of movies! Also, it was the first time a boyband had members sadly pass away (Stephen Gately, Michael Jackson).

BTS broke and still breaking all the barriers and stereotypes around the world. they came from a super small company that was about to go bankrupt, got 4 number #1 on US with albums in korean and with no bundles and so much more.. they deserve everything they achieve.

I am just sooo proud to be an ARMY.

I love BTS not because of their dance, looks and styles but also their stories behind music and art

This is amazing. Like how it shows the generations of boybands over their eras

one direction u make me cry we r crazy for u after 5 year hiatus

I am really proud of being an ARMY and having been a listener since their debut! Drop your ARMY year so that I feel like a grandma ARMY showering you with PURPLE 💜 !