BTS Before Fame: BTS is not only the most successful boyband in South Korea, but is currently one of the most popular bands worldwide. Septet Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are loved by fans and now their fandom will be growing individually as they embark on new tours and focus on solo projects. Learn more about each of the BTS members and find out what they did before becoming a K-pop idol!
Ginnie
Born in 1992, Jin’s real name is Kim Seok-jin. He is the biggest BTS member. He also joined acting school for the actor he wanted to become. When Jin was a middle school student, he was scouted by SM Entertainment. But he thought it was a scam and hence dropped the offer. Later, she was signed by Big Hit Entertainment and made her debut with BTS.
rm
BTS leader Kim Nam-joon or RM was born in 1994. Not only is he good at music, but RM is also a scholar and his IQ is 148. She scored in the top 1% of the country in university entrance exams for language, math. Foreign language and social studies. He has also studied in New Zealand. Before making it big with BTS, RM became active in the underground Korean hip-hop scene. Then he was known as Ranch Randa.
Doubt
Suga, whose real name is Min Eun-gi, was born in 1993. He spent a large part of his life in his hometown of Daegu. Suga was drafted to become a rapper after hearing the song “Ragga Muffin” by Stoney Skunk. After hearing Epic High, he decided he wanted to rap too. He started his musical training at the age of 13. He also started working in a recording studio at the age of 17. Thus began his musical journey of writing, composing and producing songs. Before joining BTS, he was known as underground rapper Gloss.
J-Hope
Jung Ho-seok, born in 1994, better known as J-Hope. Before BTS, he used to perform as a street dancer in his hometown. While J-Hope is known for his scintillating dance moves, you would be surprised to know that when he was in elementary school, the K-pop idol considered tennis as his career.
Jimin
Park Ji-min aka Jimin, born in 1995, is the best dancer in the boyband. She has been trained in Contemporary Dance at Busan High School of Arts. On the suggestion of his teacher, he went to audition for Big Hit Entertainment and the rest is history as they say.
V
Wee aka Kim Tae-hyung was born in 1995. Unlike all other members, V hails from a family of farmers. Born in Daegu and raised in Xiaochang. since childhood. His father encouraged him to learn the saxophone and there was a time when he wanted to become a professional saxophonist. He didn’t plan on BTS. It just happened by accident. He was at the audition to support his friend in Daegu. But a staff member insisted she should audition. He took the advice and now he is the V of BTS. Other stage names DYK suggested for him were Lex and Six but he chose V.
jungkook
The youngest, Jean Jung-kook, was born in 1997. He auditioned for the talent show Superstar K, but was rejected. However, he got offers from entertainment companies. He chose to be a part of BTS because he was greatly influenced by group leader RM. Reports claim that there was a time when he wanted to become a badminton player.
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