Maillot BTS avec les noms des membres du groupe

BTS Members: Names, Ages, Positions and Biases (Full Guide)

BTS is a South Korean K-pop group made up of 7 members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. Formed by Big Hit (now HYBE), the group debuted on June 13, 2013, and its fandom is called ARMY. Here's each member in detail — real name, age, position and what makes them stand out — so you can find (or confirm) your bias.

The 7 members of BTS

RM — the leader

  • Real name: Kim Nam-joon
  • Born September 12, 1994
  • Position: leader, main rapper
  • The detail: he's led the group from day one, famous for his self-taught English (learned from the sitcom Friends) and his songwriting.

Jin — the eldest vocalist

  • Real name: Kim Seok-jin
  • Born December 4, 1992 (the oldest)
  • Position: vocalist
  • The detail: nicknamed "Worldwide Handsome," king of dad jokes.

Suga — the producer

  • Real name: Min Yoon-gi
  • Born March 9, 1993
  • Position: rapper, producer
  • The detail: a formidable composer, he also releases solo work under the name Agust D.

J-Hope — the dancer

  • Real name: Jung Ho-seok
  • Born February 18, 1994
  • Position: rapper, main dancer
  • The detail: the group's ray of sunshine, a dance reference, and the first member to release a full solo album.

Jimin — the vocalist-dancer

  • Real name: Park Ji-min
  • Born October 13, 1995
  • Position: vocalist, main dancer
  • The detail: flawless contemporary dance technique, chart record-breaker as a soloist with "Like Crazy."

V — the deep-voiced vocalist

  • Real name: Kim Tae-hyung
  • Born December 30, 1995
  • Position: vocalist
  • The detail: an instantly recognizable baritone, with a real eye for fashion and photography.

Jungkook — the "golden maknae"

  • Real name: Jeon Jung-kook
  • Born September 1, 1997 (the youngest)
  • Position: main vocalist, dancer, "maknae" (youngest)
  • The detail: gifted at everything (singing, dancing, sports, drawing), hence the "golden maknae" nickname. His single "Seven" shattered records.

"Hyung line" and "maknae line"

Fans often split the members into two age groups. The hyung line (the older ones): Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM. The maknae line (the younger ones): Jimin, V, Jungkook. "Hyung" is the Korean word a boy uses for an older brother, and "maknae" means the youngest of a group.

The fandom: ARMY and the color purple

BTS fans make up ARMY. Their rallying word? "Borahae" (보라해), coined by V, blending bora (purple) and saranghae (I love you) — roughly, "I'll love you till the end." That's why purple is THE fandom color.

Your BTS bias on a jersey

Found your member? Our BTS jerseys are printed with their name and number on the back — Jimin, Jungkook, V, your call. The BTS soccer jersey is a good place to start.

FAQ

How many members does BTS have?

Seven: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook.

Who is the leader of BTS?

RM (Kim Nam-joon), leader and main rapper since the group's debut.

Who is the youngest BTS member?

Jungkook, born September 1, 1997 — the "maknae" (youngest) of the group.

What is BTS's fandom called?

ARMY. Its word of love is "Borahae" and its color is purple.

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