Looking for BTS members' real names in Korean? Here are all 7 in Hangul, with romanization and meaning.
Why Know Their Real Names?
BTS members are known by stage names worldwide, but in Korea, they're called by their real names.
The 7 Members
| Stage name | Real name (Hangeul) | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM | 김남준 | Kim Namjun | Talented south |
| Jin | 김석진 | Kim Seokjin | Precious stone |
| Suga | 민윤기 | Min Yoongi | Brilliant energy |
| J-Hope | 정호석 | Jeong Hoseok | Great stone |
| Jimin | 박지민 | Park Jimin | Quick wisdom |
| V | 김태형 | Kim Taehyung | Great appearance |
| Jungkook | 전정국 | Jeon Jeongguk | Righteous country |
Age Hierarchy
| Rank | Member | Born | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (eldest) | Jin | 1992 | 맏형 (eldest brother) |
| 7 (youngest) | Jungkook | 1997 | 막내 (maknae — the baby) |
💡 막내 (maknae) means the youngest member of a group.
Further reading: to understand these names better, see how Korean names work, where family names like Kim, Lee and Park come from, and how to write your own name in Korean.