Bangtan Boys, who are they?

The Bangtan Boys/Bulletproof Boy Scouts (also known as 방탄소년단) is a new male hip hop group under Big Hit Entertainment, which is a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment. Labelmates include GLAM and 2AM.

The group consists of seven guys named Jin, SUGA, J-HOPE, JungKook, Jimin, Rap Monster and V. The members are aged 15~20.

Members for the group have been scouted since 2010 through the Big Hit auditions. The group went through numerous member changes during the trainee process. 

They are expected to lead the hip hop boom with their outstanding rapping and dancing skills.

The Members:

Stage Name: Rap Monster (랩몬스터)

Real Name: Kim Namjoon (김남준)

Role: Leader, Rap

Birthday: September 12th, 1994

Stage Name: Jin (진)

Real Name: Kim Seokjin (김석진)

Role: Vocals, Visual

Birthday: December 4th, 1992

Stage Name: SUGA (슈가)

Real Name: Min Yoongi (민윤기)

Role: Rapper

Birthday: March 9th, 1993

Stage Name: J-Hope (제이홉)

Real Name: Jung Hoseok (정호석)

Role: Rapper, Dancer

Birthday: February 18th, 1994

Stage Name: Jimin (지민)

Real Name: Park Jimin (박지민)

Role: Vocals, Dancer

Birthday: October 13th, 1995

Stage Name: V (뷔)

Real Name: Kim Taehyung (김태형)

Role: Vocals

Birthday: December 30, 1995

Stage Name: Jungkook (정국)

Real Name: Jeon Jeongguk (전정국)

Role: Maknae, Main Vocals, Rapper, Dancer

Birthday: September 1st, 1997