BTS Members Profile & Facts

BTS (방탄소년단), also known as Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy group under Big Hit Music. The group members consist of Namjoon, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. They debuted on June 12, 2013, with the single album “2 Cool 4 Skool”.

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BTS Facts:

– Their official greeting is “1, 2,3, bangtan! Hello, we are BTS!”.
– BTS is called “Bangtan Sonyeondan” in Korean and it means “Bulletproof Boy Scouts”.
– Their unofficial 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”.
– They have 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.
– The group published a book called “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.

Achievements

– In 2021, the group was 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 and in 2018, BTS gave a speech and performed at the United Nations as part of their partnership with UNICEF’s “Love Myself” campaign.
– Their song “Fake Love” charted 1st on Billboard Hot 100 for Six weeks straight.
– They have gained over 21 billion views on YouTube.

Major Works

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

Awards

– 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 were also awarded the Order of Cultural Merit.
– As of 2024, they have won a total of 525 awards since their debut.

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1. RM

RM Facts:

– RM started listening to hip-hop music in 2005 starting with NAS and Eminem. (Rolling Stone)
– The first time he performed professionally as a rapper on stage was in front of 10 people at a club and he forgot most of his lyrics.
– He has over 200 songs credited to him by the Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA).
– His “7” tattoo is above his ankle.
– He would sing “A Little Girl” from the drama Reply 1988 to the girl he likes.
– He likes to cook at home instead of having food at a restaurant. 
– An essential item that helps him to relax when he is overseas is a Pilates practice DVD.
– He was bad at Maths and English in school.
– If he can switch his talents with one of the other members then it would be J-Hope’s dancing.
– He thinks their song “Life Goes On” defines him.
– He is a small eater meaning he can not eat large potions. (All Day with Kim Namjoon)
– He became conscious of his Korean identity after he began working in the United States. (Vogue)
– He is best friends with GOT7‘s Jackson Wang.
– He has a high level of metacognitive awareness. (GQ)
– If he is not a singer/artist, in his next life, he  would like to be in STEM.  
– He once broke 7 things in a day.
– He dislikes heavy and artificial fragrances.
– He came up with the keyword “Flowerworks” in 2015 and 7 years later, he based his song “Wild Flower” on this word. (Zach Sang Show)
– He is the youngest artist to have the most number of credits associated with him on KOMCA.
– He learned to speak English from the TV show “F.R.I.E.N.D.S”.
– He comes under the top one percent of people with high IQs in Korea with an IQ of 148.
– RM’s favourite phrase is from Gertrude Stein’s “Answer” which is “There ain’t no answer. There ain’t going to be an answer. There never has been an answer. That’s the answer.” (Dazed Korea)
– He goes to work on his bicycle.
– He likes Drake more than Eminem.  
– His song “Yun” is named after late artist Yun Hyongkeun and he used a clip of the artist’s voice as the intro and outro of the song.
– He had always thought that he would get married one day but now he is open to the possibility that he may never get married. (Viu Philippines)
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2. Jin

Jin Facts:

– Jin had a dream of becoming a singer in the 1st grade of middle school.
– The hardest song for him to record on the “BE” album was “Blue and Grey” because he had to match V’s vocal range which was too low for him. (Jin’s BE-hind Story)
– It is difficult for him to memorise the lyrics or the melody of a song he heard for the first time so he listens to a new release multiple times before he can perform it.
– He said that the BTS members see each other 360 days out of the 365 days of the year.
– He prioritizes functionality over design when buying things.
– His eyes get dry because of gaming so he carries artificial tears with him.
– Something he always takes with him when he goes outside is his Louis Vuitton bag with his wallet inside.
– His “7” tattoo is on his waist.  
– His favourite apps to use are YouTube and Webtoon. His second favourite is the browser because he needs to look up a lot of game keywords or cheat codes.
– He made traditional alcohol himself by hand on “Jin’s Traditional Alcohol Journey”. (Suchwita Ep12)
– The biggest fashion mistake he ever made was pink tops, and pink trousers throughout the week.
– Essential items in the fridge for him are red pepper sauce, sesame sauce and kimchi.
– If he can switch his talents with one of the other members then it would be V’s ability to memorize choreography.
– When he drinks with others, he tends to talk without making eye contact.
– He has less than 10 celebrity friends on the contact list of his phone.
– He has never been bold enough to wear very colorful, showy garments.
– He is a big fan of Chris Martin.
– He is known for not reading Kakaotalk messages.
– He always takes the same items when he goes on tour which include his computer, a keyboard, a mouse and the pyjamas that he designed.
– He eats mulhoe five times a week.
– He prefers tropical islands instead of hiking in the woods.(SiriusXM)
– Jin contributed to the lyrics of “Stay” by BTS.
– His guilty pleasure is three steaks. (Billboard)
– The coolest people to Jin are the BTS members even more than his family. (GQ)
– In his opinion, the BTS song that suited his vocal range the most is “Boy With Luv” because it is the most comfortable song and easy for him to sing. 
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3. Suga

Suga Facts:

– Suga decided to host his own talk show “Suchwita” to provide a platform for the members to promote their solo albums once they were out. (Suchwita Ep7)
– He does not think of songwriting as work but rather when he has nothing, he writes songs for amusement like a hobby. (Suga’s BE-hind Story)
– If he had to compare himself to a BTS song, then it would be “Let Me Know” and “Fun Boyz”.
– He used to do part-time jobs during his trainee days as a convenience store worker, delivery worker, and tutoring composition. (tvN D ENT)
– He had a dream of becoming a singer in the 5th grade of primary school.
– As a teenager, he preferred flashy and stand-out clothes.
– His fashion preference now is mostly about comfort so he wears what he feels most comfortable in.
– His favorite movie is Tazza. (Billboard)
– If he had to describe himself as a color, it would be blue.
– He can play the guitar and piano and he wants to learn bass and drums so that he can do the loop station himself.
– His favourite superhero is Batman from “The Dark Knight” because he is one of the only superheroes who is a weak human and he likes that about him. (GQ)
– He wrote the song “Snooze” while in the hospital to recover his health.
– He is the member who agonises most when there is no work.
– His trilogy of “Agust D”, “D-2” and “D-Day” were planned from when “Agust D” first came out in 2016. (Suchwita Ep9)
– He is the first one out of the members to have a solo tour.
– During the making process of “D-Day” album, he went to stay alone on the mountain in Dangjin in Chungcheongnam-do for 3 days because he needed inspiration to write verses for “Amygdala”, “Haegeum” and “Polar Night”.
– He does not believe in MBTI results as he thinks they can be easily manipulated and one’s personality cannot simply be defined by 4 letters. (Disney+ Singapore)
– He has divided himself into three characters; Producer Suga, Suga of BTS, and Agust D. Producer. Suga works on projects external to BTS, Suga focuses on BTS’s music and Agust D is more honest and freer and says everything he wants to say without filter.
– He likes to cook at home instead of having food at a restaurant. (SiriusXM)
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4. J-hope

J-hope Facts:

– J-hope is considered the biggest perfectionist in BTS and he can not help but get all the tiniest details correct.
– His “7” tattoo is above his heel.
– If he had to give up either seafood or fruits, he would give up fruits.
– If a member or himself makes a mistake on stage, he tends to think about it before sleeping. (MMTG)
– The album cover for his single “On the street” is made by Lee Haesun.
– The most memorable nail art designs for him are the chickens drawn on his fingernails for “Chicken Noodle Soup”. (Give me a minute Ep5)
– He held a listening party for “Jack in the Box” which was attended by the fellow celebrities where he invited each person personally.
– Before debuting, he used to do popping and boogaloos with his underground street dance team.
– According to him, the “ON” choreography is harder than the “IDOL” choreography.
– He admires G-dragon of BIGBANG,
– He uses two exclamation marks when signing an autograph. (IU’s Pallete)
– He would sing Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo” to the girl he likes.
– He would recommend couples to go to Haneul Park.
– He thinks their song “Mic Drop” defines him.
– If he was an ARMY, he would fall for Jin’s handsome face.
– He prefers tropical island instead of hiking in the woods. (SiriusXM)
– The most memorable performance place for him is Lollapalooza.
– He has V saved as “Taehyungie” on his phone.
– He has Suga saved as “Min Yoongi Hyung” on his phone.
– His favourite award ceremony performance by BTS is “Mic Drop” at 2017’s MAMA.
– He prefers watching movies over reading a book.
– He likes staying up late.
– The first Louis Vuitton item he bought was from the Supreme X Louis Vuitton line. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– His fashion advice is to try everything he wants to try so that you can find what works and what doesn’t work to make your own style.
– He first paid attention to fashion when he was 18.
– He said he has never been bold enough to wear street hip-hop fashions.
– He has Jin saved as “Seokjinie Hyung” on his phone.
– He is the type to overthink and he goes over every detail of the day when he gets home from work.
– He is a fan of Snoopy and he owns a lot of Snoopy clothes and pyjamas. (GQ)
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5. Jimin

Jimin Facts:

– Jimin once had a huge fight with V when, during dance practice, V wanted to take a break to eat dumplings since he was hungry but Jimin wanted them to finish the dance practice before eating. They did not speak to each other for two days but made up after drinking together. This incident is famously known as “the dumpling incident” and was mentioned in the duo’s song “Friends”. (Suchwita Ep7)
– His “7” tattoo is on his finger.
– He thinks that the group’s top legendary performance was BTS’s “Mic Drop” at MAMA in 2017.
– When he first joined the agency as a trainee, he had no ambition to be a part of BTS because he thought it wasn’t meant to be. But he started to want to debut with BTS when Suga told him one night that he wanted him to be a part of the team because of his voice as a singer.
– He is the skinniest member because he does not work out at all.
– His front teeth aren’t straight. (Weverse Keyword Interview)
– His must have item is accessories.
– He first paid attention to fashion in 2013.
– He is friends with SHINee’s Taemin, and Kai from EXO.
– His favorite street in Korea is Gangnam.
– His song “Like Crazy” is based on the movie of the same name which he decided to watch because a song that he really likes, “In Return” by Breakbot, had a clip of the movie as part of the music video.
– He would recommend couples to go to Seoul’s Namsan.
– He thinks their songs “Young Forever” and “Answer” define him.
– He prefers tropical islands instead of hiking in the woods.  
– He likes Eminem more than Drake. 
– He doesn’t enjoy wearing perfume. He also can’t smell strong fragrances without feeling dizzy.
– His good luck charm is the drawing his father gave him, which he keeps in his wallet. (People)
– He worked with internal producers (producers that are part of the HYBE family) that he had known personally instead of contacting outside producers for his debut solo album “Face”.
– There are no featured artists in his album “Face” because the album is entirely focused on him. 
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6. V

V Facts:

– V is bad at multitasking. (Spotipoly)
– His “7” tattoo is on his thigh.
– He recommends listening to his album “Layover” while on a drive after getting off work under the setting sun.
– He is such a minimalist that he does not carry around a bag.
– He always keeps his necklace and bracelet on even when he is showering or sleeping.
– The moment he wants to go back is when he was young, in the first grade of middle school.
– His style hero is his father but his style is different from his father’s although he has incorporated his father’s facial features. (GQ)
– His must-have item is his pillow.
– He would sing Chet Baker’s “I Fall In Love Too Easily” to the girl he likes.
– He has never been bold enough to wear Gothics.
– If he met a 5 year old V, he would hit him on the head because he was really disobedient as a child.
– During his early debut days, he had a fight with Jimin on bunk beds. (tvN D ENT)
– His first Cartier purchase was a Cartier Tank Louis watch which he bought after saving up.
– His favourite thing to eat on rainy days is pork belly with skin.
– He wants to collaborate with Japanese artist Hoshino Gen.
– He thinks their song “Dynamite” defines him.
– He is close with EXO’s Baekhyun and BTOB‘s Sungjae.
– He wrote “Blue & Grey” when he was at his lowest point.
– The song he listens to when he can’t sleep is “Too Much Sunshine (2018 Remastering Version)” by CHS.
– He likes nighttime and late-night air.
– He prefers tropical islands instead of hiking in the woods.  
– He would recommend couples to go to the Han River.
– He is most confident about his hands. (W Korea)
– He had a dream of becoming a singer in the 6th grade of primary school.
– He likes doing puzzles.
– He likes to listen to the white noise of a certain frequency of 438 Hz while sleeping.
– V recorded the guide song for his album “Layover” at Jungkook’s house and Jungkook helped him with directing.
– He would describe his style in three words Efficient, Accessory, and Shirts.  
– He can only work on songs when he is in the mood so his songwriting process sometimes gets postponed until he can get in the right emotional state. (V’s BE-hind Story)
– An essential item that he always carries around with him other than his wallet and mobile phone is his ring because he can not always wear it.
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7. Jungkook

Jungkook Facts:

– Jungkook doesn’t have many memories of Busan because he moved to Seoul too young. (Apple Music)
– He is not good at remembering titles of songs or movies.
– The only music streaming service he uses is Spotify and he listens to Spotify radio a lot.
– The moment when he really fell in love with music was when he listened to “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life” album.
– If he hadn’t to do music for a living, he would be in the design or drawing field or go into sports.
– He can not watch early debut videos of himself because they make him cringe and embarrassed.
– He said that if the members hadn’t shown him the path and inspired him by debuting solo first, he would never have tried something on his own.
– He prefers his fans to call him by his real name. (AskAnythingChat)
– He has a weak spot for creative work.
– He wanted to be a badminton player when younger.
– He prefers soft scents like soap and milk.
– His must-have item is books.
– If he had to compare himself to a BTS song, then it would be “Love is Not Over”.
– He is in a 1997 group chat with many idols including Mingyu from SEVENTEEN, GOT7’s Bambam and Yugyeom and ASTRO‘s Cha Eun Woo.
– The biggest fashion mistake he ever made was a pair of bright red sneakers with a grey track pants.
– He thinks their song “We Are Bulletproof: the Eternal” defines him.
– He doesn’t like to be restricted by boundaries.
– He never likes having his picture taken.
– He had a dream of becoming a singer in the 1st grade of middle school.
– Three words he chose to describe his style are Black, Big Size, and Comfy.  
– The song “Stay” was originally meant for his mixtape but the members likes it so they used it for BTS album.
– He prefers tropical island instead of hiking in the woods.
– He lies down or uses his phone when he wants to rest. (Golden Relax Room)
– He really likes the Japanese dessert mochi sprinkled with sweetened soy flour.
– He feels more pressure when doing a song by outside producers because it’s not purely his and he does not want to be a nuisance to the song.
– He doesn’t have enough energy to work out without music so he needs music to work out.
– His favourite thing about summer is the smell of summer nights.
– The most memorable moments of his life are from when they did the stadium tour.
– He feels the need for music the most when he is drinking alcohol alone at home.
– He thinks of melodies first when making songs.
– His “7” tattoo is behind his ear.
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