BTS members' real names and its meaning

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RM's real name is Kim Namjoon. The meaning of his name translates to "the genius from South".

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BTS' worldwide handsome Jin's real name is Kim Seokjin. His grandfather named him and it means "a great treasure".

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SUGA's real name is Min Yoongi. SUGA revealed that he does not know the story behind the origin of the name.

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BTS' dance leader J-Hope's real name is Jung Hoseok. It means "a name that will spread throughout the entire country".

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BTS' star performer Jimin's real name is Park Jimin. In his own words his name means "my wisdom will reach higher than the sky".

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V's real name is Kim Taehyung. V's name translates to 'all wishes will come true' or 'everything will work out in the end'.

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Jungkook's real name is Jeon Jungkook. His name in his own words means "the pillar of the nation".

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