BTS, short for Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene”, is one of the most popular K-pop boy bands in the world.
The seven-member boy group from South Korea consists of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.
They are known for their versatile musical styles, powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and social messages. BTS has millions of fans around the world who call themselves ARMY, which stands for Adorable Representative MC for Youth.
Let’s take a look at when each of the BTS members will be celebrating their birthday in 2023 and how old they will be.
BTS Members’ Birthdays in 2023
- RM (Kim Namjoon) – September 12, 1994 (will be 28 years old)
- Jin (Kim Seokjin) – December 4, 1992 (will be 30 years old)
- Suga (Min Yoongi) – March 9, 1993 (will be 30 years old)
- J-Hope (Jung Hoseok) – February 18, 1994 (will be 29 years old)
- Jimin (Park Jimin) – October 13, 1995 (will be 27 years old)
- V (Kim Taehyung) – December 30, 1995 (will be 27 years old)
- Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook) – September 1, 1997 (will be 25 years old)
Significance of BTS Member Birthdays
Birthdays are a big deal for K-pop groups and their fandoms. For BTS, member birthdays are huge celebrations marked by various special projects and promotions organized by the band’s global fanbase the ARMY.
Fans celebrate BTS members’ birthdays in various ways – from charity fundraisers to special advertisements in public spaces like subway stations and buildings. Social media is flooded with birthday wishes and hashtags as fans post their messages and art for the birthday member.
BTS members also tend to release new music, photos, and behind-the-scenes content or go live on VLive to celebrate and interact with fans on their birthdays. Sometimes they even hold special online concerts or fan meets.
For example, on December 30, 2020, V’s Chinese fanbase organized a light show on the side of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world located in Dubai. On July 9, 2023, Jin and J-Hope wished ARMY on their birthday with sweet messages. On Christmas Day 2020, V gifted fans with a new solo song titled “Snow Flower” featuring Peakboy.
Conclusion
Mark your calendars, ARMY! The birthday boys of BTS have lots of exciting celebrations and content in store for fans in 2023. From RM turning 28 to Jin turning 30, the BTS members’ birthdays this year will be a treat for fans across the world.