BT21 is the first presentation from FRIENDS CREATORS, a project formed to create new characters for the Line Friends series.
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South Korean boy group BTS was the first artist of this project, and the main theme of the project is to show the connection between BTS and Line Friends in terms of popularity in the world.
It comprises eight special characters created by the South Korean boy group BTS. The character designs were based on original ideas and sketches by the group’s members.
Videos of BTS designing BT21 were uploaded to the official BT21 channel on YouTube.
The name BT21 is a combination of the group’s name BTS and the 21st Century. Member Suga commented that the name should represent both BTS and the 21st Century so they would live for the next 100 years.
BT21 was officially launched by Line Friends in October 2017.
BT21 Characters – Line Friends (BTS ARMY)
- Koya (Gifted sleepyhead)
Koya was created by RM. He is a baby blue koala with a violet nose and removable ears that fall off when he is shocked or surprised. Described as a deep thinker, Koya lives in the Eucalyptus forest and is always asleep.
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2. RJ (Kind, loving, foodie)
RJ was created by Jin. He is a white alpaca who always wears a red scarf—when it is cold he wears a grey parka. RJ originated from Machu Picchu, hates shaving his fur, and loves to eat.
3. Shooky
Shooky was created by Suga. His character is an extremely savage, mischievous, little chocolate chip cookie who is afraid of milk. He leads a cookie team called the Crunchy Squad.
4. Mang
Mang was created by J-Hope. His species is unknown as his identity is kept hidden by the horse-faced mask with a heart-shaped nose that he always wears. Mang loves to dance.
5. Chimmy
Chimmy was created by Jimin. His character has been described as a “passionate” puppy whose tongue is always hanging out. Chimmy wears a yellow hoodie and loves to play the harmonica. He does not remember his past.
6. Tata
Tata was created by V. His character is a curious, shape-shifting alien prince from the Planet BT with a heart-shaped head and a blue body with yellow polka-dots who spreads love across the universe.
7. Cooky
Cooky was created by Jungkook. His character is a cute, yet tough pink bunny with one bold eyebrow and white heart-shaped tail who wants to be strong and loves his body “like a temple”. He loves boxing.
8. Van
Van is Tata’s AI robot. Half of his body is grey with an “X” eye, and the other half is white with an “O” eye. He is BT21’s protector and was created by RM to represent BTS’ fandom, A.R.M.Y.
