What is BTS? Meet the members, songs and more about 2026 World Cup halftime performers

BTS made headlines recently as the K-pop band became one of four major participants in the first-ever World Cup halftime show.Halftime shows, although extremely popular at major American sports events, are not as common around the world. FIFA swung for the fences in landing talent, and the seven-man group that is BTS was a great addition in order to garner global attention. While most fans can pick a familiar name or two from the list, not everyone is knowledgeable about BTS before they perform on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.Here's the rundown on the seven artists that make up BTS.2026 WORLD CUP HQ: Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Updated World Cup bracketWhat is BTS?BTS, which is an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” is a Grammy-nominated South Korean boy