army
/ˈɑːrmi/
Very CommonBTS's official fanbase name, one of the largest and most organized K-pop fandoms globally.
ARMY is an acronym standing for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth. Within K-pop, ARMY is often cited as the gold standard for organized fan mobilization.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | army broke spotify on day one. the servers couldn't handle it | BTS fans streamed so heavily that the platform had technical issues. | x, 2021 |
| 02 | i became army at 30 and now i'm learning korean. no ragrets | The person became a BTS fan as an adult and it changed their habits. | |
| 03 | army really voted jimin to #1 in 47 countries simultaneously | The fanbase coordinated voting campaigns across many countries at once. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | army does not sleep during comeback season. we are everywhere | Fans become extremely active and sleep-deprived during a BTS release cycle. | tiktok, 2022 |
Use it when
- Referring to BTS fans as a collective.
- Describing coordinated streaming or chart campaigns by BTS fans.
- Identifying yourself as a BTS fan.
- Discussing the fanbase's global reach or cultural impact.
Do not use it when
- You mean fans of a different K-pop group.
Origin and context
Official fan club name chosen by BTS and their label Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE) in 2013. The acronym stands for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth.
- First seen
- 2013
- Confidence
- high
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