Introduction

BTS (방탄소년단; Bangtan Sonyeondan), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment. BTS' musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres. Their lyrics touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism.

BTS debuted on June 12, 2013 with the song "No More Dream" from their first album "2 COOL 4 SKOOL". "Wings" became BTS' first album to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the international music market, leading the Korean Wave into the United States and breaking numerous sales records, becoming the first Korean group to receive a certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their single "MIC Drop".

BTS is the first Korean act to top the Billboard 200 with their studio album "Love Yourself: Tear" and have since hit the top of the U.S. charts with their albums "Love Yourself: Answer" and "MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA", making BTS the first group since The Beatles to earn three number one albums in less than a year. "Love Yourself: Answer" also broke South Korea's Gaon Album Chart's all-time monthly record previously set by Love Yourself: Tear and became the first Korean album certified Gold in the United States.

As of 2019, BTS are worth more than $4.65 billion to South Korea's economy each year, or 0.3 percent of the country's GDP. BTS attracts one in every 13 foreign tourists that vist South Korea and were cited as one of the key acts boosting global music sales to $19 billion in 2018.

Current state:

in hiatus 

HYBE Labels:

Jun 13, 2013-present

Def Jam Japan:

May 1, 2017-present

BIGHIT MUSIC:

Mar 19, 2021-present

Tristone Entertainment:

Jan 1, 2019-present

Universal Music Group:

Oct 22, 2021-present

Columbia Records:

Jan 1, 2018-Oct 22, 2021

Def Jam France:

Jan 1, 2018-Dec 31, 2018

Pony Canyon:

Apr 23, 2014-May 1, 2017

Debut:

Jun 13, 2013

Debut to 1st win:

691 days

Active years:

2013-present

Country:

South Korea

Most popular member:

V

kpopping rank:

1st

Fandom:

ARMY

Fandom color(s):

Purple

Member's profiles

See pics for more Jin

Jin

Korean: 진

Japanese: ジン

Birthday:

Dec 4, 1992

Age:

31 years old

Birthplace:

Anyang, Gyeonggi-do     South Korea

Height:

5'11" (179 cm)

Weight:

145.5 lbs (66 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Sagittarius

Blood type:

0

MBTI:

INTP

Position:

Sub Vocalist, Visual

See pics for more SUGA

SUGA

Korean: 슈가

Japanese: シュガ

Birthday:

Mar 9, 1993

Age:

30 years old

Birthplace:

Daegu     South Korea

Height:

5'9" (174 cm)

Weight:

134.5 lbs (61 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Pisces

Blood type:

0

MBTI:

ISTP

Position:

Lead Rapper

See pics for more j-hope

j-hope

Korean: 제이홉

Japanese: ジェイ ホープ

Birthday:

Feb 18, 1994

Age:

29 years old

Birthplace:

Gwangju     South Korea

Height:

5'10" (177 cm)

Weight:

130.1 lbs (59 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Aquarius

Blood type:

A

MBTI:

INFJ

Position:

Main Dancer, Sub Rapper, Sub Vocalist

See pics for more RM

RM

Korean: 아르엠

Japanese: アールエム

Birthday:

Sep 12, 1994

Age:

29 years old

Birthplace:

Goyang     South Korea

Height:

5'11" (181 cm)

Weight:

167.6 lbs (76 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Virgo

Blood type:

A

MBTI:

ENFP

Position:

Leader, Main Rapper

See pics for more Jimin

Jimin

Korean: 지민

Japanese: ジミン

Birthday:

Oct 13, 1995

Age:

28 years old

Birthplace:

Busan     South Korea

Height:

5'9" (174 cm)

Weight:

143.3 lbs (65 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Libra

Blood type:

A

MBTI:

ESTP

Position:

Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist

See pics for more V

V

Korean: 뷔

Japanese: ヴィ

Birthday:

Dec 30, 1995

Age:

27 years old

Birthplace:

Daegu     South Korea

Height:

5'11" (179 cm)

Weight:

136.7 lbs (62 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Capricorn

Blood type:

AB

MBTI:

INFP

Position:

Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual

See pics for more Jungkook

Jungkook

Korean: 정국

Japanese: ジョングク

Birthday:

Sep 1, 1997

Age:

26 years old

Birthplace:

Busan     South Korea

Height:

5'11" (179 cm)

Weight:

156.5 lbs (71 kg)

Zodiac-sign:

Virgo

Blood type:

A

MBTI:

INTP

Position:

Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Center, Maknae