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Pre-Debut Story
On December 24, 2012, Hitman Bang, the head CEO of BigHit Entertainment, revealed that three new videos had been uploaded unto the newly created BANGTANTV YouTube channel. The videos hinted at the group's upcoming debut and revealed three of the seven members: Jin, Rap Monster and Suga. For one of the videos, the boys introduced their workroom (Rap Monster rapping in the video introducing himself and the name of the group with Jin in one of the scenes). In another one, it was a remix version of a Christmas song that provided a glimpse of the boys' talents (song: "Last Christmas" with Jin singing the song).
Leading up to the boys' debut, they uploaded several videos unto their YouTube Channel expressing excitement over debuting soon along with mentioning their sadness over the losing members who left the group before they had the chance to debut. They uploaded many dance practice videos. They also did several remixes and covers of songs. The seven members eagerly trained. They updated their Twitter account regularly with information about preparations or their debut. One day, after practicing, Suga informed their fans of their intense practice by sharing a photo of his swollen feet. He tweeted: "Hello, I'm SUGA. If I want to beat my opponent at dancing, then don't I have to do at least this much?" The members spent the middle of May 2013 practicing and filming their music video. In early June, teaser pictures for each members were posted on the group's Facebook and Twitter page. On June 6, 2013, BigHit released Bangtan's first teaser for their titled track, 'No more Dream'. Then three days later, they released an additional teaser posing even more excitement to fans. Their debut was only days away.
Debut Story: 2 Cool for Skool
On June 12, 2013, BTS' music video, 'No More Dream', was released making this their debut day. Their album consists of seven tracks including two hidden tracks that were only available on the physical album. Each of the members participated in creating the songs and the lyrics. Suga said, "We tried very hard to make the lyrics just as relatable as it is enjoyable for teens and for those in their 20's to listen to. I'd really like it if you all have fun listening, yes." As rookies, they promoted regularly and they had many interviews discussing their songs and their group. On July 9, 2013, a month after the boys debut, BigHit announced the group's fandom name was A.R.M.Y., which is an acronym for Adorable Representative MC of Youth. A month later, BTS surprised fans with their second music video, 'We are Bulletproof Pt. 2". They would spend the next 2 months promoting these two songs from their album.
O! R U L8, 2?
On August 27, 2013, a mysterious countdown appeared on BTS' official website. The timer was counting from midnight of the following day. At midnight on August 28, 2013, the very first teaser for Bangtan's first comeback was revealed. It was later confirmed that the group would released their second album called O! R U L8, 2?. In the meantime, fans spent the time watching Bangtan's very first variety show titled, Rookie King Channel Bangtan, first aired on September 13, 2013. The variety show gave fans a chance to learn more about the members and to see group competing various competitions.
On September 11, 2013, BTS released their third music video title, 'N.O.' was revealed. They would spend the next two months successfully promoting 'N.O.' and 'The Rise of Bangtan'. during one of their live performances, there was a small wardrobe malfunction. Usually when performing their concept trailer, the members ripped off their first layer of their clothing revealing the second layer clothing underneath. However, during their their performance on September 27, 2013 at Music Bank, Rap Monster and Jimin accidentally ripped both layers revealing their bare skin. Despite the small accident, the fans truly loved this. The two members later took to Twitter joking about the incident by tweeting: "[At] 6:45, the no-sleeves went to heaven...(white star)".
Later that month, on September 21, the members celebrated their 100-day anniversary, they shared stories of their debut, answered questions from their fans and expressed happiness over everything that they had accomplished so far. During the month of October, BTS surprised fans by releasing two remixed songs titled, 'Beautiful'on the 3rd, and 'Adult Child' on the 23rd. Suga also released song from his mix-tape during that month.
Haters
On November 21, 2013, Rap Monster and Suga were inivited to Kim Bong Hyun's Hip Hop Invitational 1st Anniversary Broadcast, while there, a rapper named B-Free began to diss the members over the issues of underground rappers and rappers from companies. B-Free's remarks caused much anger from fans, who then began sending him angry messages on his social media accounts. Eventually, he tweeted, "[This] only makes me want to work harder and make better music and maybe I can be a better person on the proicess. I just make fun of things from a perspective where if a man wears make up and dance[s] like Lady Gaga, I just meant to make fun and that's it." To help calm fans, BigHit CEO, Hitman Bang, expressed that that time was inappropriate for B-Free to make such comments. The CEO tweeted, "I think that speaking what's on your mind is the basic attitude of hip hop. But no matter what the genre, shouldn't you know when the time or place is or isn't appropriate? It was another's party to celebrate their one-year anniversary. If you can't keep what you have to say to yourself, wouldn't it be better to not come on?"
Days later, Rap Monster released a cover track of Drake's song, 'Too Much', with lyrics that many suspected was directed to B-Free and his comments.
2013 Awards and Nominations
On October 23, 2013, it was revealed that BTS had been nominated for two Rookie Awards and for Artist of the Year. Since their debut, it had always been their dream to win the Rookie Award of the Year. They always mention in interviews and guestings how much they wanted the award. They only received the nominations for the MAMA Awards ('Artist of the Year' and 'Best New Male Artist'): however, BTS went unto win the 'Best New Artist of the Year' of 2013 for the Melon Music Awards. Later, they performed at the award ceremony.
Suga's Absence
On December 8, 2013, BTS was in overseas, in Japan, when Suga was rushed to the hospital after mentioning having severe abdominal pain. Shortly after, it was discovered that he had appendicitis. He was quickly rushed back to Korea and early in the morning, the next day, he had an appendectomy surgery. BigHit released a statement saying that Suga would not participate in upcoming schedules due to the needing time to recover. Many fans were worried about his condition. Later that day, the other members went to visit Suga at the hospital. Rap Monster took to their Twitter on December 10, 2013, tweeting: "I'm Rap Mon. We went to Suga hyung's hospital ward. It's a real relief that he looks alright. He looks so bored, it's pitiful. Singing Syub hyung is the best." Worried fans continue to express their concerns sending many positive messages encouraging Suga to get better. On December 13th, he posted a photo, a selca with him lying on the hospital bed, with a caption: "Thank you very much. I'm recovering fast! Since I'm resting, my skin has gotten better."
Christmas 2013
On the days leading up to Christmas, Bangtan released two Christmas tracks. The first one was a collaboration where Rap Monster and Jungkook were featured with three other artists namely: Jo Kwon, Lim Jeong Hee and Joo Hee. The song was called 'Perfect Christmas' with an MV released on the 21st. Two days later, they released a group Christmas song titled, 'A Typical Idol's Christmas'. On Christmas day, BTS gave their fans a Christmas video where they spoke about Christmas memories, read messages from fans, and listened to their songs. They spent Christmas going to town together and eating cake then later they tweeted: "Have an enjoyable Christmas---"
2013 Special Performances
At the end of the year, BTS was invited to peform at several music and award ceremonies. Unfortunately, Suga was unable to attend because he had been re-admitted to the hospital. Instead, on December 29, he watched the members on TV and tweeted about their performance with ARMYs: "Hello, it's Suga. Everyone, hurry to the front of your TVs now-syub Gayo Daejeon's starting eungkyakya seeing Bangtan's stage for the first time ever on live broadcast. Nervous." and "Acknowledging it like this, our Bangtan boys will give me their signatures even though it's shaky. It really is Bangtan #GayoDaejeon," with a TV screenshot of the boys live TV performance. While watching their performance, Suga became very alarmed when Jimin fall in the middle of a back spring. Suga immediately turned off the TV when he witnessed Jimin's fall. After their performance, he called them right away to make sure that he was okay.