Stranger TalkBTS fandom name: ARMY
What BTS fans are called, what it means, and the members ARMY support.
BTS' official fandom name is ARMY. ARMY stands for "Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth". Like an army and its armour, BTS and their fans are always together.
BTS members ARMY support
Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook. Next birthday: Jin, December 4. See every BTS member's age and birthday.
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BTS members: real names and birthdays
| Member | Real name | Birthday | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin | Kim Seokjin | December 4, 1992 | 33 |
| Suga | Min Yoongi | March 9, 1993 | 33 |
| J-Hope | Jung Hoseok | February 18, 1994 | 32 |
| RM | Kim Namjoon | September 12, 1994 | 32 |
| Jimin | Park Jimin | October 13, 1995 | 31 |
| V | Kim Taehyung | December 30, 1995 | 30 |
| Jungkook | Jeon Jeongguk | September 1, 1997 | 29 |
The oldest BTS member is Jin and the youngest is Jungkook. Ages are worked out from each member's date of birth and update automatically.
How to use the name ARMY
Fans call themselves ARMY in comments, fan accounts and chats, for example "Hi ARMY!" when greeting other fans, or "I'm a ARMY since 2023" in a bio. If you are new to BTS, start with the members above, then read our K-pop words guide so terms like bias, maknae and comeback make sense.
New to BTS?
Pick one member you like, watch a few performances, and learn their birthdays: fans celebrate them every year with posts and fan events. Our beginner's guide to K-pop explains where to begin, and the K-pop birthday calendar shows whose birthday is next.
Where ARMY can chat
Meet other ARMY in the BTS chat room, or pick K-pop fans in random chat. Free, anonymous and text only.
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Questions
What is BTS' fandom name?
BTS fans are called ARMY.
What does ARMY mean?
ARMY stands for "Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth". Like an army and its armour, BTS and their fans are always together.
Who are the BTS members?
Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook.
Who is the oldest BTS member?
Jin is the oldest, born December 4, 1992. Jungkook is the youngest, born September 1, 1997.
Members age by group
Idol birthdays by month
Dates come from public K-pop profile sources. Ages are international age, as of today.