BTS
Years Active: 2013–present (currently on partial hiatus for military service)
Members’ Current Ages (2025): RM: , Jin: , Suga: , J-Hope: , Jimin: , V: , Jungkook:
👤 Members & Bio
RM (Kim Nam-joon): Born September 12, 1994 – Leader, Rapper
Jin (Kim Seok-jin): Born December 4, 1992 – Vocalist, Visual
Suga (Min Yoon-gi): Born March 9, 1993 – Rapper, Producer
J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok): Born February 18, 1994 – Rapper, Dancer
Jimin (Park Ji-min): Born October 13, 1995 – Vocalist, Dancer
V (Kim Tae-hyung): Born December 30, 1995 – Vocalist, Visual
Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook): Born September 1, 1997 – Main Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae
Origin: Seoul, South Korea (BigHit Entertainment / HYBE)
Genres: K-pop, Hip-Hop, Pop, EDM
Net Worth: $700M+ combined (2025 estimate)
Businesses: HYBE shares, solo music, brand endorsements (Louis Vuitton, Samsung, Hyundai, etc.)
Total Social Followers: 300M+ across platforms
Properties: Luxury residences in Seoul; some members own apartments in Hannam The Hill
Notable Works: “Boy With Luv”, “DNA”, “Dynamite”, “Butter”, “Permission to Dance”, “Fake Love”
Current Status: Members focusing on solo projects during military service (2022–2025)
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in 2010 and debuted in June 2013 with “No More Dream”.
- Originally planned as a hip-hop group but evolved into a versatile K-pop act.
- Faced initial struggles before achieving global superstardom.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2013: Debuted with 2 Cool 4 Skool.
- 2015: First major hit with “I Need U”.
- 2017: Broke into U.S. Billboard charts with “DNA”.
- 2020: “Dynamite” became the first Korean song to top Billboard Hot 100.
- 2021: “Butter” dominated charts worldwide, breaking multiple records.
- 2022: Announced group break for solo projects & military enlistment.
- 2025: Members expected to regroup after military service completion.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Grammy Award nominations (Best Pop Duo/Group Performance).
- Billboard Music Awards – Top Duo/Group (multiple wins).
- American Music Awards – Artist of the Year (2021).
- MTV Video Music Awards – Best K-pop & Best Group.
- UNICEF Ambassadors for “Love Myself” campaign.
🧠 Did You Know?
- BTS is short for “Bangtan Sonyeondan” (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) in Korean.
- They are also known as “Beyond the Scene” internationally.
- BTS has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
- They are the first Korean act to speak at the United Nations.
- They have one of the largest fanbases in the world, called ARMY.
- Jungkook is the youngest member (maknae) of the group.
- Jin is the oldest member, nicknamed “Worldwide Handsome”.
- Suga is also a renowned producer and songwriter.
- V is known for his deep baritone voice.
- They inspired a global cultural wave called the “Hallyu Wave”.
- They collaborated with artists like Halsey, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and Nicki Minaj.
- They were invited to the White House in 2022 to speak on anti-Asian hate.
- They have their own mobile game “BTS World”.
- They are the first Asian group to sell out Wembley Stadium (UK).
- They’ve been included in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did BTS debut?
They debuted on June 13, 2013 under BigHit Entertainment.
Who are the members of BTS?
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.
How old are the members in 2025?
RM: , Jin: , Suga: , J-Hope: , Jimin: , V: , Jungkook: .
What is BTS’s net worth?
Their combined net worth is estimated at $700M+ (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Dynamite”, “Butter”, “Boy With Luv”, “Fake Love”.
Do they still perform together?
They are expected to regroup after completing military service in 2025.
What is the fandom name?
Their fandom is called ARMY.
Have they done philanthropy?
Yes, BTS partners with UNICEF for the “Love Myself” campaign.
Where is BTS from?
They are from Seoul, South Korea.
Have they acted outside music?
Yes, some members appeared in dramas and films; V acted in Hwarang.