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BTS Members Profile & Facts

BTS Members

BTS members are Namjoon, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. The 7-member K-pop boy group from South Korea debuted on June 12th, 2013, with the single album “2 Cool 4 Skool” and the lead single “No More Dream” under HYBE LABELS Entertainment.

BTS Profile

DebutJune 12th, 2013
Active Years2013–present
BTS MembersNamjoon, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook
GenrePop, hip-hop, rock, R&B, EDM, trap
StatusActive (indefinite hiatus)
LabelBigHit Music
Oldest MemberJin
Youngest MemberJungkook
Fandom NameARMY
TypeKpop Boy Group

BTS Facts:

– BTS’s opening line is “1, 2,3, bangtan! Hello, we are BTS!”.
– The Group’s name means “to block bullets”.
– Their group name was previously BTS meaning Bulletproof Boy Scouts, now it’s Beyond The Scene.
– Their official colour is Purple and their official lightstick colour is grey.
– Yoon Seok-yeol, President of the Republic of Korea said, “Even if you didn’t know my name, you probably knew BTS”.
– The group has gained top-notch popularity in the history of the Korean music industry and has been hitting the overseas music market with world-class records since the mid-to-late 2010s.
– They have charted at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with at least Six songs.
– BTS’s “Fake Love” charted 1st on Billboard Hot 100 for Six weeks straight.
– They have gained over 21 billion views on YouTube.
– The group has also released several games including, “BTS World”, “BTS Universe Story”, “Rythm Hive”, “In The Island With BTS” and “BTS Cooking On”.
– They have designed their animated characters and the whole group of animated characters is called BT21.
– BTS has recently written a book together “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” in which they explain the hardships, mistakes, bullying and other scenarios and harsh criticism they received throughout the years of their career.

Appearances & Participations

– The group has made their appearance in talk shows like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” and “The Graham Norton Show.”
– They have also appeared in Variety Shows like “Knowing Bros,” “Weekly Idol,” and “Idol Room.”
– They have gone to Radio Shows like “CBBC Radio 1,” “The Zach Sang Show,” and “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.”

Magazines & Endorsements

– BTS has advertised for Lotte Hotel Busan, Puma X BTS, SK Telecom, Smart F&D, KBS NOON, VT COSMETIC, Seoul BTS’s Seoul Life and many more.
– They have been in magazines like Time Magazine, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Elle, GQ, and Vogue etc.
– Their endorsements include Coca-Cola, Samsung, Hyundai, Fila, Louis Vuitton, Lotte Duty-Free, Smart Communications and many more.

Achievements

– In 2021, the group nominated for their first Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Dynamite.”
– Their albums consistently top charts worldwide and have achieved multi-platinum and diamond certifications in various countries.
– Their world tours have sold out stadiums and arenas in numerous countries like London, California, Australia, North America, and South America setting records for K-pop acts.
– They have partnered with UNICEF for the “Love Myself” campaign, raising awareness and funds for youth in need.
– The group has won numerous awards at major events like the AMAs and has been recognized by various industry awards globally.
– In 2018, BTS gave a speech and performed at the United Nations as part of their partnership with UNICEF’s “Love Myself” campaign.

Major Works

– Their major works include, “Dynamite”, “Butter”, “My Universe”, Blood Sweat & Tears”, “Fake Love”, “Black Swan”, and “Boy With Luv”.

Awards

– The group has won numerous amount of awards including, the 2016 MMA Album of the Year Award and the MAMA Singer of the Year Award.
– They were also awarded the Order of Cultural Merit.
– BTS became the first idol group ever to win grand prizes in all categories at the Melon Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, and Golden Disc Awards.
– They have won a total of 77 awards by January 2023.

WEBSITE
ibighit.com/bts

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: bts.bighitofficial
Fan Cafe: BANGTAN
Youtube: BTS
Twitter: bts_twt | BTS_jp_officialBigHitShop
TikTok: bts_official_bighit
Vlive: vlive.tv
Weverse: bts
Facebook: bangtan.official

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BTS Members Profile

1. RM

RM BTS
RM
Stage NameRM (아르엠) formerly Rap Monster (랩몬스터)
Birth NameKim Nam Joon (김남준)
OccupationRapper, songwriter, producer
BirthdaySeptember 12, 1994
Active Years2013–present
Age28 years old (in 2023)
Zodiac SignVirgo
Height181 cm (5’11”)
Weight76 kg (167 lbs)
NationalityKorean
Blood TypeA

RM Facts:

– ENTP is RM’s MBTI type.
– Representative emoji: Koala.
– He has a younger sister and a younger brother.
– Rap Mon, is the name of the dog he owns.
– His hobbies include riding, hiking, reading, watching films, surfing the web, viewing art, and visiting museums and exhibitions.
– The attractiveness of dimples is his charm point.
– He once broke seven things in one day before making his debut.
– He is known for his loud snoring.
– He gets lost a lot.
– RM spent a total of four months in New Zealand studying.
– He is self-taught himself in English.
– He stated that in the sixth grade of elementary school while listening to Epik High’s Fly, he first became interested in hip-hop.
– He is scheduled to perform military service as an active-duty soldier in the Army of the Republic of Korea.
– RM sleeps 4 hours or so per day.
– Kanye West and A$AP Rocky are his role models.
– He continuously put out mixtapes and showed that he was an active rapper.
– He claims his silver hair complements him best.
– He is a total softie, despite his rough and tough appearance.
– He and V visit cafes frequently.
– His ideal type is “sexy, even to the brain. someone smart and self-assured.”
– He has composed almost 100+ songs.
– One of the BTS members with the most production and lyric-writing skills is RM.
– He and Changmo were part of the same crew.
– From the original lineup of BTS from 2010, only RM was left.
– His IQ score is 148.
– Whether in English or Korean, he uses language plays in his songs.
– “Jimin, You Got No Jams” and “Teamwork makes the dream work” are two of his most well-known quotes.
– He has earned the title of award speech master.
– “Real Me” stands for RM.
– He is the only individual in the group who is not a dialect speaker.
– RM is a strong advocate for lgbtqia+ rights.
– He is the only BTS member who is fluent in English.
– Runch Randa, Largo, and Stealo were his stage names as a pre-debut underground rapper.
– He switched from Rap Monster to RM as his stage name.
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Instagram: rkive

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2. Jin

Jin BTS
Jin
Stage NameJin (진)
Birth NameKim Seok Jin (김석진)
OccupationSinger, songwriter, actor
BirthdayDecember 4, 1992
Active Years2013–present
Age30 years old (in 2023)
Zodiac SignSagittarius
Height179 cm (5’10.4″)
Weight61 kg (134 lbs)
NationalityKorean
Blood TypeO

Jin Facts:

– Jin has an INTP MBTI type.
– The Big Bang member T.O.P is Jin’s role model.
– His Hobbies include fishing, playing Nintendo, collecting ‘RJ’ character dolls, collecting Super Mario series doll figures, and taking photos.
– V from BTS was the best choice for a friend according to Jin.
– He is a senior member of BTS.
– His ideal type is, “A girl who has puppy-like looks and a puppy-like personality, who is good at cooking, kind, and takes good care of him.”
– He saw Kim Nam-Gil in “Queen Seondeok” and decided he wanted to be an actor.
– Llama is the emoji that represents him.
– Jin first started gaming in middle school.
– He has a sibling named Kim Seok Joong who is older than he is.
– He often thinks that having pink hair looks best on him.
– He is a licenced driver.
– He generally wears Thom Browne.
– He purchased an album by Girls’ Generation as his very first purchase with his own money.
– Around April 2011, when he was off the bus on his way to school, a Big Hit staff cast him.
– Jin is a stunning and impressive example of BTS’ vocal range.
– He is 30 years younger than his father.
– His opening statement is “Hello! I’m World Wide Handsome!”.
– Jin mentioned that when he was younger, he had a black belt in Taekwondo.
– He is ranked first in the visual by the BTS members.
– By international plastic surgeons, he was rated as the most attractive Asian man.
– He wears 265mm shoes.
– He and Suga used to share a room.
– His service as a Corporal in the Republic of Korea Army’s 5th Infantry Division from the time of induction until discharge.
– Odeng and Eomuk, two sugar gliders he owns.
– Jin is compared to Hidetoshi from Doraemon by V.
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3. Suga

Suga BTS
Suga
Stage NameSUGA (슈가) || Agust D
Birth NameMin Yoongi (민윤기)
OccupationRapper-songwriter, producer, musician
BirthdayMarch 9, 1993
Active Years2013–present
Age30 years old (in 2023)
Zodiac SignPisces
Height174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight63 kg (138 lbs)
NationalityKorean
Blood TypeO

Suga Facts:

– Suga has written more than 120 songs.
– The MBTI type is ISTP.
– His elder brother, Min Geumjae, is well-known.
– He doesn’t care about appearance, so a music lover would be his ideal match.
– He claimed that listening to music like TI, Lil Wayne, and Ludacris influenced him when he first began rapping while listening to Epik High.
– His hobbies include playing basketball, taking pictures, creating songs, fishing, bodybuilding, and doing nothing in his spare time.
– He wears 270mm shoes.
– Suga has written more than 120 songs.
– He is someone whose opinions on the flow are severely divided.
– Representative emoji of choice: cat.
– Public service personnel recruitment: military service.
– Suga struggles with both English and Japanese.
– “Let’s live with having fun. Music as a hobby and as a job are two separate things” his motto.
– Holly is the name of his dog.
– Suga and J-Hope of the BTS have a unique relationship.
– He composed “1DAY 1VERSE” when he was a trainee.
– He claims that he spends the majority of each day asleep and that everything bothers him.
– His accent changes to a satori whenever he feels anxious or cries.
– His production capacity is quite high.
– Suga is the BTS member with the whitest skin.
– Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Hit-Boy, and Lupe Fiasco are his role models
– Even in the apartment rooms, he is mostly a hidden member.
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4. J-hope

J-hope BTS
J-hope
Stage NameJ-Hope(제이홉)
Birth NameJung Ho-Seok (정호석)
OccupationRapper, dancer, singer, songwriter, producer
BirthdayFebruary 18, 1994
Active Years2013–present
Age29 years old (in 2023)
Zodiac SignAquarius
Height177 cm (5’10”)
Weight65 kg (143 lbs)
NationalityKorean
Blood TypeA

J-hope Facts:

– MBTI type of J Hope is INFJ.
– He wears size 265mm shoes.
– With members of BTS, he co-produced over 110 songs.
– His hobbies include window shopping, playing tennis, street dancing, freestyle dancing, and beatboxing.
– Jung Jiwoo is his older sister.
– J-hope is organized.
– G-dragon of BIGBANG, A$AP Rocky, J.Cole, and Beenzino are his role models.
– He has a dog named Mickey.
– He holds a driver’s license.
– He chose the stage name “J-Hope” to inspire hope and reassurance in his fans.
– Service in the military: First Class; till D-441 discharge.
– His father is a high school literature teacher.
– The squirrel and sun emojis represent him.
– He occasionally checks out FanCafe to see what his fans are up to.
– He attended Seungri’s dance school.
– About J-hope, Namjoon previously said, “I feel very comfortable when I have Hobie.”
– When he receives praise from BTS members, he feels embarrassed.
– J-hope puts a lot of effort into providing fan service to the audience while he is on stage or in front of them, but there is a big difference when he is working behind the scenes.
– The KIA Tigers are a favourite team of his.
– “I’m your HOPE, You’re my HOPE, I’m J-HOPE!” he says in his introduction statement.
– He specializes in the area of street dance in particular.
– He has some odd sleeping habits.
– J-hope once won an underground dance competition.
– The god album was the first album J-hope purchased with his own money.
– J-hope and other BTS members who have double eyelids are Jungkook, V, and Suga.
– At their JYP audition, J-Hope, B.A.P., and Youngjae made an appearance together.
– Before BTS debuted, he hated aegyo.
– He also performed an underground performance.
– “If you don’t work hard, there won’t be good results,” is his motto.
– He feels that red hair complements him the best.
– He’s not particularly skilled at drawing besides Suga.
– J-hope generally shares with Suga and Namjoon about his difficulties and stress.
– His ideal kind is “a girl who loves him is good at cooking and thinks a lot”.
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5. Jimin

Jimin BTS
Jimin 
Stage NameJimin (지민)
Birth NamePark Ji-min (박지민)
OccupationSinger, songwriter, producer
BirthdayOctober 13, 1995
Active Years2013–present
Age27 years old (in 2023)
Zodiac SignLibra
Height174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight58.6 kg (129 lbs)
NationalityKorean
Blood TypeA

Jimin Facts:

– ESTP is Jimin’s MBTI type.
– “A nice and cute girl who is smaller than him” is his ideal type.
– “No one can resist Jimin,” The Atlantic’s editor Lenika Cruz said.
– He is a talented singer who can flawlessly digest any of the emotions that the song portrays.
– Chick is his representative emoji.
– Numerous local and global media outlets and specialists have given Jimin’s dance high praise.
– He was the last member that joined BTS.
– Big Bang’s Taeyang is his role model.
– Bryan Rolli famously stated, “Whenever Jimin sings, my soul leaves my body.”
– Jimin has great abs.
– In the years before making his debut, he was the top student.
– He has a younger brother.
– He often laughs a lot.
– In his first year, Jimin was chosen as the sole scholarship student, and he attended a short educational programme in China.
– Jimin was identified as BTS’s frontman by the famous media culture (CULTR) of Australia.
– He was the only member of the group who have his every solo and produced song in “Best 100 BTS Songs“.
– When he began to see himself as a “fat” person, he became depressed and began to starve himself. Fortunately, Jin helped Jimin recover, and he soon started eating regularly.
– He served as class president for nine years in a row.
– After seeing Rain perform, he grew an interest in singing.
– He wears 265mm shoes.
– Jimin used to feel self-conscious about his physique and cheekbones.
– “Once you Jimin, you don’t Jimout” is his motto.
– His hobbies include getting beaten up, reading, spending a lot of time on his phone, resting, dancing, singing, popping, modern dance, freestyle, and practising martial arts.
– He discusses his problems with V.
– Among the BTS members, he has the most muscular, slender body.
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SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: j.m
Facebook: btsJimne

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6. V

V BTS
V
Stage NameV (뷔)
Birth NameKim Tae Hyung (김태형)
OccupationSinger, actor, songwriter, producer
BirthdayDecember 30, 1995
Active Years2013–present
Age27 years old (in 2023)
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Height179 cm (5’10.4″)
Weight64 kg (141 lbs)
NationalityKorean
Blood TypeAB

V Facts:

– V’s representative emojis are bear and tiger.
– He has a shoe size of 275mm.
– On his bicep, he has two moles that, when he squeezes the skin between them, resemble an elephant.
– INFP-T is his MBTI type.
– Anything unique is to his liking.
– The Borahae expression was created by him.
– He frequently uses the word “Gemushirako” as a motto.
– Personal five clubs were made when the teaser image of V was revealed.
– He uses his left hand.
– His two siblings are a younger sister, Kim Eun Jin and a younger brother, Kim Jong Gyu.
– V’s hobbies include drawing, using the internet, looking for underestimated music, taking pictures, attending art shows and enjoying classic movies.
– He is the first Korean celebrity to break records for 10 and 20 million Instagram likes.
– His father is V’s role model.
– He once stated that he enjoys animation in an interview at the time of his debut.
– He adores and genuinely enjoys kids.
– The pianist Cho Seong-jin, Sammy Davis Jr., Sam Cook, John Legend, Coldplay, and Kurt Elling are among his favourite musicians.
– V is said to be a terrible cook by other BTS members.
– “Someone who takes care of him, loves only him, and has a lot of aegyo” is his ideal type.
– The BTS members refer to him as a “preacher of happiness.”
– After only 16 days of using Instagram, he was the most followed male idol in Korea.
– He says that red hair best complements him.
– V is well known as BTS’s pickiest eater.
– He possesses a driver’s licence.
– His charm point is having both a single and a double eyelid is charming.
– He often expresses with Jin and Jimin about his problems.
– He is quite scared of insects, heights, scary things, (ghosts), etc.
– V was a member of the BTS for a while, but it wasn’t widely known until the group’s debut.
– “I’m not the type to cry while watching movies, but when I saw Jin and The Gift in Room 7, I cried like I turned on a tap,” V once commented.
– V was chosen as one of the “top 4 most expensive advertising model idols.”
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7. Jungkook

Jungkook BTS
Jungkook
Stage NameJungkook (정국)
Birth NameJeon Jeong Guk (전정국)
OccupationSinger, songwriter, rapper, producer
BirthdaySeptember 1, 1997
Active Years2013–present
Age25 years old (in 2023)
Zodiac SignVirgo
Height179 cm (5’10”)
Weight71 kg (156 lbs)
NationalityKorean
Blood TypeA

Jungkook Facts:

– Jungkook’s MBTI type is INTP-T.
– Shoe size: 280mm.
– He once admitted to being afraid of microwaves.
– His older brother’s name is Jeon Jung-hyun.
– He knows the date of his recruiting by BigHit Entertainment which is June 4, 2011.
– At the bulletproof dinner party, Jungkook made this toast: “I hope we can smile as we see our time passing by in the far future.”
– Representative emoji: Bunny.
– Jungkook was rejected at the Superstar K3 audition, but he later received invites from eight different agencies.
– He played handball in his younger years.
– His hobbies include boxing, exercising, drawing, photography, playing the guitar, and recording and editing videos.
– After revealing on live that he uses the Downy Adorable fabric softener, he unintentionally sold it out.
– His role model is BIGBANG’s G-Dragon.
– He says that he looks best with black hair.
– In BTS, he is the most favoured member.
– “Someone who’s at least 168 cm but smaller than him, is a good wife, good at cooking, smart, has pretty legs, and is nice,” is his ideal type.
– Jungkook and V play Overwatch often.
– He is closest with V in BTS.
– His motto is “To live without passion is to die.”
– He gives his appearance the most attention among all the BTS members.
– He knows how to do Taekwondo and has a black belt.
– Jungkook sometimes stutters when he speaks normally.
– He and V has a ship name, Taekook.
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TikTok: letjungcook7
Facebook: 1997JungKook

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BTS FAQs

1. How old are the BTS members? (oldest to youngest)

BTS members’ ages and birthdays are as follows:

– RM was born on September 12, 1994, and is 29 years old.
– Jin was born on December 04, 1992, and is 31 years old.
– Suga was born on March 09, 1993, and is 31 years old.
– j-hope was born on February 18, 1994, and is 30 years old.
– Jimin was born on October 13, 1995, and is 28 years old.
– V was born on December 30, 1995, and is 28 years old.
– Jungkook was born on September 01, 1997, and is 26 years old.

BTS members were of the following ages when they debuted in 2013: Rm was 18, Jin was 20, suga was 20, j-hope was 19, jimin was 17, V was17, and Jungkook was 15 (almost 16) years old.

2. How tall are the BTS members? (tallest to shortest)

BTS member’s heights are the following from tallest to shortest:

– RM’s height is 181 cm (5’11”).
– Jin’s height is 179 cm (5’10.5′′).
– V’s height is 179 cm (5’10.5”).
– Jungkook’s height is 178 cm (5’10”).
– j-hope’s height is 177 cm (5’10”)
– Suga’s height is 176 cm (5’9″).
– Jimin’s height is 175 cm (5’9′′).

RM is the tallest member in BTS and Jimin is the shortest in height.

3. Where are the BTS members from? (ethnicity & nationality)

BTS member’s nationality & ethnicity are as follows:

– RM is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Jin is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Suga is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– j-hope is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Jimin is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– V is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– Jungkook is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.

All members of BTS are South Korean.

4. What are the official positions of BTS members?

Following are the official BTS member’s positions:

– RM is the Leader and Main Rapper.
– Jin is the Vocalist and Visual.
– Suga is the Lead Rapper.
– j-hope is the Lead Rapper and Main Dancer.
– Jimin is the Lead Vocalist and Main Dancer.
– V is the Vocalist.
– Jungkook is the Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Center of the group and Maknae.

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