Brief breakdown of BTS members: V, Jimin, Jin and J-HOPE

By Park Sae-jin Posted : November 30, 2018, 13:51 Updated : November 30, 2018, 13:51

[Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment]


SEOUL -- BTS, a seven-member hip-hop band which debuted in 2013, has set a milestone, becoming the highest-ranking K-pop band in Billboard 200, a weekly albums chart ranking the 200 most popular albums in the United States, and entering Britain's official singles chart for the first time as a K-pop act. The group has sold more than five million copies of its albums worldwide since its debut. Time magazine selected BTS as one of the most influential people on the internet in June 2018. Aju Business Daily focused on the charming points of BTS members.
 

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V: He is a 22-year-old subvocal known for handsome looks. In June, he was selected as the most handsome face of 2017 by TC Candler, a professional film critic who created the Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year. As the group's icebreaker, he vibes colleagues with his warm personality and often makes them smile.
 

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Jimin serves as the group's lead vocal and main dancer. From his school days, he has studied hip-hop dance, break dance and martial arts. He surprised the world by pulling off dance moves blindfolded at the 2016 Mnet Asia Music Awards. The 23-year-old has also captured the hearts of ARMY, the group's international fan club, by revealing his abdominal muscles. The video of BTS members lifting Jimin's shirt went viral. He spends much of his free time on communicating with fans via social media and often uploads selfie video.

 

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Jin, 25, is the oldest member. He has a tall, handsome guy with his body in a good physical state, but he is talkative, has an appetite for tasty food and likes cooking. Big Hit Entertainment, the group's agency, picked him on his way to school. Jin has always expressed his dream of acting, telling fans he would become an actor someday.

 

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J-Hope has become the top dancer in the group because of his ability to learn dance moves faster than other members. As a sub rapper, he supports other members with his unique rap style. The 24-year-old is nacknamed "J-Fit" for his fashion sense. He has a bright and witty personality that spread happiness among BTS members.

 
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