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BTS Army: tell us how you became a fan of the K-pop boy band

Members of K-pop boy band BTS pose for photographs during a photo opportunity promoting their single 'Butter' in Seoul in May, 2021.
Members of K-pop boy band BTS pose for photographs during a photo opportunity promoting their single 'Butter' in Seoul in May, 2021. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters

On Monday, BTS swept the American Music Awards and made history as the first Asian act to win artist of the year. On Tuesday night, BTS were for a second time nominated for a Grammy for best pop duo/group performance, for their single Butter. BTS are known to break records and their fans, known as Army, are known for being a passionate fandom.

When and why did you become a fan of BTS? What sets the band apart from others? What does it mean to you to be part of the fandom?

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