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last updated: 21/05/09

Who is BTS?

BTS is without a doubt the biggest boy band in the world, and its seven members — RM, Jin, Suga,
J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — but who are all these handsome boys?

BTS stands for “Bang Tan Sonyeondan”, which translates as the “Bulletproof Boy Scouts.” BTS announced they would also be known as “Bangtan Boys” & “Beyond The Scene.”

Korean Name: 방탄소년단 Bangtan Sonyeondan
Chinese Name: 防彈少年團 Bulletproof Boy Scouts
Japanese Name: 防弾少年団 Bōdan Shōnendan

Labels: • Big Hit Entertainment • Pony Canyon
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀• Def Jam Japan • Columbia Records

Logos: BTS and A.R.M.Y are almost mirrored images of each other and they have a relationship that is affected by each other. The symbol of A.R.M.Y is expressed as a door on their viewpoint who is waiting & welcoming BTS on the opposite door when BTS opens a new door.

BTS Fandom Name: A.R.M.Y
(Adorable Representative MC for Youth)
BTS Unofficial Fandom Color: Purple
BTS Official Light Stick Color: Silver-Gray

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Stage Name: RM (아르엠), Rap Monster (랩몬스터)
Birth Name: Kim Nam Joon (김남준)
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Producer
Birthday: September 12, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 73.6 kg (162 lbs)
Blood Type: A

RM was the initial centerpiece of BTS and now serves as its leader. Scouted by Big Hit out of the underground rap scene (where he performed under the name Runch Randa), he debuted with the stage name Rap Monster, which he shortened to RM in 2017 because he felt that it better expressed his style and the music he made. A producer and songwriter who works on most BTS tracks in addition to other projects, he released his most recent solo EP, mono, in October 2018.

Solo: Mono

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Stage Name: Jin (진)
Birth Name: Kim Seok Jin (김석진)
Position: Sub Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: December 4, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 178.3 cm (5’10.2″)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: O

Jin is the oldest member of BTS. Initially an aspiring actor, Big Hit scouted him off of the street while he was a student at Konkuk University in Seoul. He is one of the group's four primary vocalists (plus being in charge of dad jokes), Jin is also known for being extremely handsome, frequently going viral for his good looks, and being "Worldwide Handsome."

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Stage Name: SUGA (슈가)
Full Name: Min Yoon Gi (민윤기)
Position: Lead Rapper, Producer
Birthday: March 9, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O

Suga is the second oldest of the group. He started in Daegu's underground rap scene under the name Gloss, and was initially signed as a producer at Big Hit after his audition before joining the BTS' line-up as a rapper. A frequent producer and songwriter for BTS, he's also collaborated with artists like Suran, Halsey and IU, in addition to releasing music under the name Agust D.

Solo Mixtape: Agust D

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Stage Name: J-Hope (제이홉)
Full Name: Jung Ho Seok (정호석)
Position: Sub Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Main Dancer
Birthday: February 18, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: A

J-Hope is best known for being the top dancer in BTS as well as its moodmaker. After coming up in Gwangju-based dance crew Neuron; J-Hope auditioned for JYP Entertainment before later auditioning for Big Hit where he was trained as a rapper and dancer. Now a full-fledged producer and rapper, J-Hope released a solo EP, Hope World, in 2018 in addition to the recent single "Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)."

Solo Discography

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Stage Name: Jimin (지민)
Full Name: Park Ji Min (박지민)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer
Birthday: October 13, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight: 58.6 kg (129 lbs)
Blood Type: A

Jimin is one of BTS' main vocalists and top dancers. His contemporary dance background shines in solo tracks like "Lie" or "Serendipity," and if you hear someone absolutely wailing on a BTS track, there's a good chance that it's him. Aside from his performance acumen, Jimin has historically been the most active on the group's Twitter account and is arguably the best-known member by people who aren't familiar with BTS.

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Stage Name: V (뷔)
Full Name: Kim Tae Hyung (김태형)
Position: Sub Vocalist, Visual, Lead Dancer, Actor
Birthday: December 30, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: AB

V initially picked up the saxophone as a child before tagging along with a friend to a Big Hit audition for support. He was encouraged to audition, and the rest is history. In 2016 and 2017, V acted in period drama Hwarang through which he met Parasite actor Choi Woo-shik; he's also tried his hand at songwriting with tracks like "4 O'Clock" and "Winter Bear" and takes photos under the name Vante, after photographer Ante Badzim.

Drama OST

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Stage Name: Jung Kook (정국)
Full Name: Jeon Jung Kook (전정국)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Center, Maknae
Birthday: September 1, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: A

Jungkook is BTS' maknae, a Korean term that signifies the youngest in a group of people. Despite being the youngest, Jungkook is multi-talented: in addition to being one of the group's main vocalists, he's also part of the dance line alongside Jimin and J-Hope and frequently occupies the center spot of dance formations. His ability to sing, dance, and rap earned him the title of "golden maknae." In addition to performance skill, Jungkook also directs and edits short films under the moniker Golden Closet Film.

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Jungkook’s Solos
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Jungkook’s Solos

♡ Euphoria: most streamed BTS solo on spotify.
♡ My Time: highest charting BTS solo on Hot 100.
♡ Euphoria & My Time are the longest charting solo on the world digital song sales charts.

Top: Begin, Euphoria, Decalcomania
Bottom: My Time, Still With You

♡ 2016: “Begin” is a solo song by Jungkook of BTS. It was released on October 10, 2016, and appears as the third track for their second studio album Wings and the repackage album You Never Walk Alone.

♡ 2018: “Euphoria” is a song by Jungkook of BTS. It was released on April 5, 2018 as the short film titled "Theme of Love Yourself 'Wonder'" and appears as the first track of CD A in their second compilation album Love Yourself: Answer.

♡ 2019: “Decalcomania” is an original song by Jungkook. The song was uploaded on Twitter on September 1, 2019 to celebrate Jungkook's 22nd birthday. As of right now, Decalcomania only exists as a demo song.

♡ 2020: “My Time” (시차) is a song by Jungkook of BTS. It was released on February 21, 2020, and appears as the ninth track in their fourth studio album Map of the Soul: 7.

♡ 2020: “Still With You” is an unofficial song by Jungkook. The song was released on June 5, 2020 as part of the 2020 BTS Festa.