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BTS (방탄소년단) consists of 7 members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jimin and Jungkook. BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, under Big Hit Entertainment, with the lead single 'No More Dream' on album '2 Cool 4 Skool'.
BTS Fandom Name: A.R.M.Y (Adorable Representative MC for Youth)
BTS Official Light Stick Color: Silver-Gray
BTS Official Accounts:
Instagram: @bts.bighitofficial
Twitter: @bts_twt
Facebook: bangtan.official
Official website: bts.ibighit.com
vLive: BTS channel
Official Fan Cafe: BANGTAN
BTS Member Profiles
A few words on each of these talented members.
Stage Name: RM, his old stage name used to be Rap Monster (랩몬스터)
Full Name: Kim Nam Joon (김남준)
Position: Leader, Main Rapper
Birthday: September 12, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 181 cm (5'11")
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Birthplace: Ilsan, Gyeonggi-d
Family: Dad, mom, younger sister
Hobbies: Surfing the web
Twitter account (all BTS members share 1 single twitter account): @bts_twt
RM's Spotify list: RM's Heavy Rotations
– He was born in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-d, South Korea
– He has a younger sister.
– Education: Apgujeong High School; Global Cyber University – Electronic engineering major (bachelor)
– RM studied in New Zealand and lived/stayed there for 6 months.
– His favorite foods are meat (especially Samgyeopsal) and Kalguksu (Korean knife noodles).
– He taught himself how to speak English, 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 favorite colors are black, pink and purple. (BTS interview for J-14 Magazine from 170505)
RM Facts
– Despite his rough and tough image, he is very playful and relaxed.
– His favorite number is 1.
– His favorite items are clothes, computer, books.
– He likes clear weather.
– If he was a girl, he said he would date J-Hope because he is like the mother at the dorm
– His role models are Kanye West, and A$AP Rocky.
– He is a big advocated for gay/lesbian rights.
– RM thinks silver hair suits him the best. (Buzz Feed Interview 2018)
– He has composed/produced 100+ songs.
– In the new dorm he has his own room. (180327: BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE)
– 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".
– RM's ideal type: "sexy, even to a brain. Someone that is thoughtful and confident"
Stage Name: Jin (진)
Full Name: Kim Seok Jin (김석진)
Position: Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: December 4, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 179 cm (5'10" 1/2)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Birthplace: Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do
Family: Parents, older brother
Hobbies: Cooking, playing videogames on the Nintendo, taking selcas
Twitter account (all BTS members share 1 single twitter account): @bts_twt
Jin's Spotify list: Jin's GA CHI DEUL EUL LAE?
– He was born in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
– He has an older brother.
– Education: Konkuk University; Hanyang Cyber University
– Films major (masters/graduate)
– He is the oldest member.
– His favorite number is 4.
– His favorite weather is Spring sunlight.
– If he was a girl, he said he would date Jimin because he is shy and someone like Jimin would help him open up and be social.
– His role model is T.O.P from BIGBANG.
Jin Facts
– He blinks his left eye when he is hungry.
– Jin's favorite color is blue. (According to BTS interview for J-14 Magazine from 170505). His favorite color 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).
– According to the other members, he has the best body in Bangtan.
– Jin thinks pink hair suits him the best. (Buzz Feed Interview 2018)
– In the new dorm he has his own room. (BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE 2018)
– 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.
Stage Name: Suga (슈가)
Full Name: Min Yoon Gi (민윤기)
Position: Lead Rapper
Birthday: March 9, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5'8.5″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Birthplace: Buk-gu, Daegu
Family: Dad, mom, older brother
Hobbies: Doing nothing when he has free time, taking photos, avoiding having to do work
Twitter account (all BTS members share 1 single twitter account): @bts_twt
Suga's Spotify list:Suga's Hip-Hop Replay
– He was born in Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea.
– He has an older brother.
– Education: Global Cyber University – Liberal Arts Major (bachelor)
– He speaks with a satoori accent when he's nervous and when he cries.
– His favorite food is meat.
– He is called Motionless Min because on his days off he doesn't do anything.
– Would date Jin if he were a girl
– His favorite color is white.
Suga Facts
– His favorite number is 3
– Suga loves taking photos.
– 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/gags.
– His role models are Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, and Hit Boy.
– In the new dorm he has his own room. (BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE 2018)
– Suga uses the alias Agust D for his solo works. ("DT", short for his birth place "Daegu Town", and "Suga", spelled backwards)
– Suga's ideal type is a girl who likes music, especially hip-hop.
Stage Name: J-Hope (제이홉)
Full Name: Jung Ho Seok (정호석)
Position: Main Dancer, Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: February 18, 1994
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 177 cm (5'10")
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Birthplace: Gwangju
Family: Mom, dad, older sister
Hobbies: Listening to music and window shopping
Twitter account (all BTS members share 1 single twitter account): @bts_twt
J-Hope's Spotify list: J-Hope's Jam
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He has an older sister.
– Education: Gwangju Global High School; Global Cyber University
– Was the rapper in 2AM's JoKwon's "Animal".
– 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
– His favorite color is green. (because it's the color of hope – Billboard interview)
– His favorite number is 7.
J-Hope Facts
– He initially auditioned for JYP Entertainment.
– He is very clean.
– He hates exercising/working out.
– J-Hope and B.A.P Youngjae auditioned together for their JYP audition.
– His role models are G-dragon of BIGBANG, A$AP Rocky, J.Cole, and Beenzino.
– He thinks red hair suits him the best. (Buzz Feed Interview 2018)
– He currently shares a room with Jimin. (BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE 2018)
– On March 2, 2018, J-Hope released his 1st mixtape "Hope World", with the title track "Daydream".
– J-Hope's ideal type is a girl who loves him, is good at cooking, and thinks a lot.
Stage Name: Jimin (지민)
Full Name: Park Ji Min (박지민)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: October 13, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 173.6cm (5'8.3″) (He said it with Jin in their video in V live app form Dec.)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hometown: Busan
Family: Dad, mom, younger brother
Hobbies: Relaxing whenever he gets a chance
Twitter account (all BTS members share 1 single twitter account): @bts_twt
Jimin's Spotify list: Jimin's JOAH? JOAH!
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother.
– Education: Busan High School of Arts; Global Cyber University – Theatre and film major (bachelor)
– Jimin was the last member to join BTS.
– His favorite number is number 3
– He used to view himself as "fat" and used to be self conscious of his looks and cheeks.
– 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 Facts
– 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.
– In the dorm he shares a room with J-Hope. (BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE 2018)
– Jimin's ideal type is a nice and cute girl who is smaller than him.
Stage Name: V (뷔)
Full Name: Kim Tae Hyung (김태형)
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: December 30, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 178 cm (5'10″)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Birthplace: Daegu
Family: Dad, mom, younger sister, younger brother
Hobbies: Searching for music that no one listens to, going on the computer
Twitter account (all BTS members share 1 single twitter account): @bts_twt
V's Spotify list:V's Join Me
– 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 and a younger brother.
– Education: Korea Art School; Global Cyber University
– It is said that when his teaser image was released 5 personal fan clubs were created.
– He has been in the group for awhile, but fans didn't know of hear of him until the time around his debut.
– He likes anything that is unique.
– V's favorite foods are Japchae and any type of meat.
– His favorite number is 10
– His favorite color is grey. (According to BTS interview for J-14 Magazine from 170505)
V Facts
– They call him Blank Tae because of his blank expression.
– He has a habit of biting his nails and sticking out his tongue.
– His role model is his dad.
– V favorite items are computer, big dolls, clothes, 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. (Buzz Feed Interview 2018)
– In the new dorm he has his own room. (BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE 2018)
– V's ideal type is someone who takes care of him and loves only him and who has a lot of aegyo.
Stage Name: Jungkook (정국)
Full Name: Jeon Jeong-guk (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
Birthplace: Busan
Family: Mom, dad, older brother
Hobbies: Drawing
Twitter account (all BTS members share 1 single twitter account): @bts_twt
Jungkook's Spotify list:Jungkook: I am Listening to it Right Now
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He has an older brother.
– Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts; Global Cyber University
– Before joining the group he was a handball player.
– His shoe size (U.S. conversion) is 7.5
– His favorite foods are anything with flour (pizza, bread, etc)
– Would date Jin if he were a girl
– He likes the number 1
– His favorite color is black. (Run BTS Ep. 39)
– Jungkook thinks black hair color suits him the best. (Buzz Feed Interview 2018)
JungKook Facts
– Said to be a very skilled cook.
– He likes shoes and makeup.
– Jungkook ranked 13th in the "Top 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2017".
– His role model is G-Dragon of BIGBANG.
– In the dorm, he has a room for himself. (BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE 2018)
– Jungkook'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.
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