BTS

(Bangtan sonyondan)

BTS (방탄소년단) is a 7-member South Korean boy group under BIGHIT Music (part of HYBE Labels) that consists of: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. They debuted on June 13, 2013, with the lead single “No More Dream” on their first album, 2 Cool 4 Skool. On June 15, 2022, BIGHIT Music released an announcement stating that BTS would not go on hiatus, but will focus on releasing solo music for a while, however they’re expected to make a comeback in 2026.

Group Name Meaning: Bangtan Boys

Official Greeting: “Hello, we are BTS!”

BTS Official Fandom Name: A.R.M.Y

Fandom Name Meaning: Adorable Representative MC for Youth

BTS Official Light Stick Color: Silver-Gray

BTS Official Color: Purple

BTS Official Logo:

A.R.M.Y Official Logo:

Official Social Media:

Website: bts.ibighit.com / bts-official.jp (Japan)

Instagram: @bts.bighitofficial

X: @bts_bighit / @BTS_twt / @BTS_jp_official (Japan)

TikTok: @bts_official_bighit

YouTube: BANGTANTV / BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL (Japan)

Weverse: BTS

Facebook: bangtan.official

Fan Cafe: BANGTAN

SoundCloud: BTS

Weibo: @BTSbighit / @BTSmembers (Members)

BTS Member Profiles:

RM

Stage Name: RM (아르엠) [formerly Rap Monster (랩몬스터)]

Birth Name: Kim Nam-joon (김남준)

Position(s): Leader, Main Rapper

Birthday: September 12, 1994

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Height: 181 cm (5’11”)

Weight: 76 kg (167 lbs)

MBTI Type: ENTP (previously ENFP and INFP)

Nationality: Korean

Representative Emoji: 🐨

RM’s Spotify List: RM’s Favorite Tracks

Instagram: @rkive / @rpwprpwprpwp

RM Facts:

• He was born in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

• He has a younger sister, Kim Kyung Min.

• Education: Apgujeong High School; Global Cyber University – Electronic engineering major (bachelor)

• In 2006 RM studied languages in New Zealand for 4 months.

• His favorite foods are meat (especially Samgyeopsal) and Kalguksu (Korean knife noodles).

• He taught himself how to speak English by watching the TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S and can speak it extremely well.

• BTS has been around since 2010, but they debuted in 2013 because of the constant member change up. RM is the only member left from the original line up.

• His BT21 character is KOYA.

• Despite his rough and tough image, he is very playful and relaxed.

• His favorite colors are black, pink, and purple.

• His favorite items are clothes, computer, and books.

• He is a big advocated for lgbtqia+ rights.

• RM thinks silver hair suits him the best.

• He has co-composed/co-produced 160+ songs.

• He released his first solo mixtape, “RM” on March 17, 2015.

• On November 13 2017, Namjoon wrote a message on the group’s official fan cafe announcing he changed his stage name from Rap Monster to RM. Namjoon stated that “RM” stands for “Real Me”.

• He made his official solo debut on December 2, 2022 with the full-length album "Indigo".

• On December 11, 2023, RM and V quietly enlisted at the Korean Army Training Center in Nonsan. RM was discharged on June 10, 2025.

• RM’s ideal type: “sexy, even to a brain. Someone that is thoughtful and confident”

• Solo projects: "RM" (2015), "Indigo" (2022), "Right Place Wrong Person" (2024)

Jin

Stage Name: Jin (진)

Birth Name: Kim Seok-jin (김석진)

Position: Sub-Vocalist, Visual

Birthday: December 4, 1992

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 179.5 cm (5’10.6″)

Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)

MBTI Type: INTP

Nationality: Korean

Representative Emoji: 🐹

Jin’s Spotify List: Jin’s Favorite Tracks

Instagram: @jin

Jin Facts:

• He was born in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, but when he was about 1 year old his family moved to Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do.

• He has an older brother, Kim Seok Joong, 2 years older than him.

• Education: Konkuk University; Hanyang Cyber University – Films major (masters/graduate).

• He is the oldest member.

•  His BT21 character is RJ.

• His favorite weather is Spring sunlight.

• Hobbies: Cooking, playing videogames, taking selfies.

• His role model is T.O.P, ex BIGBANG.

• Jin’s favorite color is blue but it used to be pink.

• He also likes Disney princesses.

• He is a very good cook.

• He enjoys looking at photos and recipes.

• His favorite foods are lobster, meat, and naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles).

• Jin thinks pink hair suits him the best.

• He made his solo debut on October 28, 2022 with the single album "The Astronaut".

• On December 13, 2022 Jin officially enlisted as an active-duty soldier. He got discharged on June 12, 2024.

• Jin’s ideal type is a girl whose looks and personality is similar to that of a puppy, who’s good at cooking, kind and takes good care of him.

• Solo projects: "The Astronaut" (2022), "HAPPY" (2024), "ECHO" (2025)

Suga

Stage Name: Suga (슈가)

Birth Name: Min Yoon-gi (민윤기)

Position: Lead Rapper

Birthday: March 9, 1993

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)

Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)

Nationality: Korean

MBTI Type: ISTP (previously INFP->INTP)

Representative Emoji: 🐱

Suga’s Spotify List: Suga’s Favorite Tracks

Instagram: @agustd

Suga Facts:

• He was born in Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea.

• He has an older brother, Min Geumjae.

• Education: Global Cyber University – Liberal Arts Major (bachelor).

• He speaks with a satoori accent when he’s nervous, angry and when he cries.

• Hobbies: Doing nothing when he has free time, sleeping, taking photos, avoiding having to do work.

•  His BT21 character is SHOOKY.

• His favorite food is meat.

• He is called Motionless Min because on his days off he doesn’t do anything.

• His favorite color is white.

• His favorite weather is where you can wear short sleeves at day and long sleeves at night.

• He likes to make rhymes for everyday situations.

• Suga has co-composed/co-produced 120+ songs.

• Suga uses the alias Agust D for his solo works. (“DT”, short for his birth place “Daegu Town”, and “Suga”, spelled backwards)

• Suga released his first solo mixtape "Agust D" on August 15, 2016.

• He made his official solo debut on April 21, 2023, with the full-length album D-Day.

• Suga started his military service on September 22, 2023. He was discharged on June 21, 2025.

• Suga’s ideal type is someone who likes music, especially hip-hop. He says he doesn’t really care about looks.

• Solo projects: "Agust D" (2016), "D-2" (2020), "D-DAY" (2023)

J-Hope

Stage Name: J-Hope (제이홉)

Birth Name: Jung Ho-seok (정호석)

Position: Main Dancer, Sub-Rapper, Sub-Vocalist

Birthday: February 18, 1994

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Height: 177 cm (5’9½”)

Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)

MBTI Type: ESFJ (previously ESFJ-> INFJ)

Nationality: Korean

Representative Emoji: 🐿️/🌞

J-Hope’s Spotify List: J-Hope’s Favorite Tracks

Instagram: @uarmyhope

TikTok: @iamurhope

J-Hope Facts:

• He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.

• He has an older sister named Jiwoo, also known as Mejiwoo.

• His father is a high school literature teacher (teaching at Gwangju Global High School).

• Education: Gwangju Global High School; Global Cyber University.

• He was the rapper in 2AM‘s JoKwon‘s “Animal“.

• He chose the name “J-Hope” as his stage name because he wants to be a source of light and hope to his fans.

• He loves kimchi.

• His favorite season is spring.

• Hobbies: Listening to music and window shopping.

•  His BT21 character is MANG.

•  His favorite color is green. He auditioned and won a popularity award at a JYP Entertainment competition.

• He is very clean.

• He hates working out.

• J-Hope and B.A.P Youngjae auditioned together for their JYP audition.

• He thinks red hair suits him the best.

• J-Hope has co-composed/co-produced 110+ songs.

• On March 2, 2018, J-Hope released his 1st mixtape Hope World, with the title track “Daydream”.

• He made his official solo debut on July 15, 2022 with the album Jack In The Box.

• On April 18, 2023, J-Hope started his military service. He was discharged on October 17, 2024.

• J-Hope’s ideal type is a girl who loves him, is good at cooking, and thinks a lot.

• Solo projects: "Daydream" (2018), "Jack In The Box" (2022), "Hope on the stree Vol.1" (2024)

Jimin

Stage Name: Jimin (지민)

Birth Name: Park Ji-min (박지민)

Position(s): Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist

Birthday: October 13, 1995

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)

Weight: 58.6 kg (129 lbs)

MBTI Type: ESTP (previously ENFJ)

Nationality: Korean

Representative Emoji: 🐣/🐥

Jimin’s Spotify List: Jimin’s Favorite Tracks

Instagram: @j.m

Jimin Facts:

• He was born in Busan, South Korea.

• He has a younger brother, Park Jihyun.

• Education: Busan High School of Arts; Global Cyber University – Theatre and film major (bachelor).

• Jimin was the last member to join BTS.

• His BT21 character is CHIMMY.

• Hobbies: Relaxing whenever he gets a chance.

• His favorite colors are blue and black.

• His favorite foods are pork, duck, chicken, fruit, and kimchi jjigae.

• He prefers a sunny and cool weather.

• Jimin is known for his impressive abs.

• He jokingly hits his fellow members as a way of showing his affection for them.

• If music is playing he will start to dance no matter where he is.

• His role model is TaeYang of BIGBANG.

• He made his solo debut on March 24, 2023 with the mini album Face.

• Jimin and Jungkook enlisted on December 12, 2023. He was discharged on June 11, 2025.

• Jimin’s ideal type is a nice and cute girl who is smaller than him.

• Solo projects: "fACE" (2023), "MUSE" (2024)

V

Stage Name: V (뷔)

Birth Name: Kim Tae-hyung (김태형)

Position(s): Sub-Vocalist, Visual

Birthday: December 30, 1995

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Height: 179 cm (5’10.4″)

Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)

MBTI Type: ENTP (previously ENFP-> INFP-T)

Nationality: Korean

Representative Emoji: 🐻

V’s Spotify List:V’s Favorite Tracks

Instagram: @thv

V Facts:

• He was born in Daegu, but later moved to Geochang where he spent his life until he moved to Seoul.

• He has a younger sister (Kim Eun Jin) and a younger brother (Kim Jong Gyu).

• Education: Korea Art School; Global Cyber University.

• He has been in the group for awhile, but fans didn’t know of hear of him until the time around his debut.

• His BT21 character is TATA.

• He likes anything that is unique.

• V’s favorite foods are Japchae and any type of meat.

• Hobbies: Searching for music that no one listens to, playing videogames.

• His favorite color is grey.

• They call him Blank Tae because of his blank expression.

• His role model is his dad.

• V loves clothes, big dolls, shoes, accessories, and anything unique.

• Members say he is a horrible cook.

• He acted in the Korean drama “Hwarang” (2016-2017).

• V ranked 1st in the “Top 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2017“.

• V thinks red hair suits him the best.

• He made his solo debut on September 8, 2023 with the mini album "Layover".

• On December 11, 2023, V and RM officially enlisted at the Korean Army Training Center in Nonsan. V was discharged on June 10, 2025.

• V’s ideal type is someone who takes care of him and loves only him and who has a lot of aegyo.

• Solo projects: "Layover" (2023), "FRI(END)S" (2024)

Jung Kook

Stage Name: Jung Kook / Jungkook (정국)

Birth Name: Jeon Jung-kook (전정국)

Position(s): Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub-Rapper, Center, Maknae

Birthday: September 1, 1997

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Height: 177 cm (5’9½”)

Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)

MBTI Type: INTP-T (previously ISFP-T)

Nationality: Korean

Representative Emoji: 🐰

Jungkook’s Spotify List: Jungkook’s Favorite Tracks

Instagram: @mnijungkook

TikTok: @jungkook

Spotify: Jung Kook

Jung Kook Facts:

• He was born in Busan, South Korea.

• He has an older brother, Jeon Junghyun.

• Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts; Global Cyber University.

• Before joining the group he was a handball player.

• He likes to draw.

• He’s part of the ’97 liners with GOT7‘s Bambam & Yugyeom, SEVENTEEN‘s The8, Mingyu, DK, NCT‘s Jaehyun, and ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo, they’re also in a group chat.

• His favorite foods are anything with flour (pizza, bread, etc).

• His favorite color is black.

• His BT21 character is COOKY.

• Jungkook thinks black hair color suits him the best.

• He is said to be a very skilled cook.

• Jungkook is ranked 1st on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2019”.

• His role model is G-Dragon of BIGBANG.

• He made his solo debut on July 14, 2023 with the digital single “Seven“.

• Jungkook and Jimin enlisted on December 12, 2023. He was discharged on June 11, 2025.

• Jung Kook’s ideal type is 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. Also a girl who likes him and is good at singing.

• Solo projects: "Golden" (2023)

Fun Fact: A.R.M.Y's BT21 character is MANG

Source: [kprofiles: https://kprofiles.com/bts-bangtan-boys-members-profile/]