In 2019, the South Korean boy band BTS (Bangtan Boys) was named one of TIME's "100 Most Influential People," and now, they are the biggest pop act in the entire world.
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The famous performers have an incredible fanbase called the ARMY, who support their idols like no other. However, not many people know much about their personal lives.
We've gathered some details about the band members' private lives, and you'll definitely be surprised when you find out what connects a member to Anne Hathaway and what qualities a girl should possess to enchant one of the BTS members.
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RM – Kim Nam-joon
RM, formerly known as Rap Monster, revealed that he used to have a high school girlfriend who broke his heart because she had too many guy friends, which made him feel insecure. Back then, he wore glasses and wasn't classified as the typical charming teen.
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In 2017 he revealed what the Outro of the BTS album "Love Yourself: Her" meant. In the interview for Billboard, RM said:"I thought it was the right outro for this album because it is really a range of emotions.”
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I'm saying I met this person that I really love, this person is the love of my life right now, I'm saying that I was confused and I was looking for love, and this world is complex,” he added.
According to RM, his ideal girlfriend should be beautiful inside and out. For now, he's avoiding all the questions about his personal life.
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V – Kim Tae Hyung
Regardless of how good-looking he is, V was once bullied in high school and even revealed that his former friend used him.
"We were close, but then I started to feel like he didn't think of me as his friend, but rather as someone inferior to him," V recalled in the V Live app, as told by Metro. When the friend invited him to a birthday party, he purposely told everyone except V where the party would be.
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The future idol stood at the doors waiting for the party for a few hours before he found out the truth. His walk home that evening was full of tears, but of course, the friend simply envied V, which he later admitted.
When he became more famous, rumors began spreading that V was dating Joy from Red Velvet. She might be the girl V referred to in his interview, revealing a one-sided love from the past. When he called to admit his feelings to the mystery girl, she didn't even pick up the phone.
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Another rumor that was circulating is that the singer was in a relationship with one of his fans, Hi. He would often say "Hi Nuna" in posts and even wore a ring that she gave him.
Fans were so curious about them that BTS' management company had to make an official announcement, saying that Hi and V are just friends.
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He revealed that popular British actress Kaya Scodelario is close to his ideal type. Sadly, she's already taken so, he's still searching for the one who first appears cold but has a warm heart. He wants to date someone kind and respectful to her parents and can help him manage his money.
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J-Hope – Jung Ho Seok
On an episode of Rookie King idol, J-Hope decided to perform Dynamic Duo's "Solo" because it reminded him of his past girlfriend. After that, he revealed that their break-up was really painful for him. He still has plenty of good memories of their relationship.
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The pop star also has an important criterion regarding his ideal type. He's looking for someone who will support him and only think about him, which is over and above essential things like a love for reading, taking care of others, and being a good cook.
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Suga – Min Joon Gi
Before debuting in BTS, Suga had issues with his self-image. He thought he was too fat, and that's why he frequently went on diets and played different sports.
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on his shoulder, he wasn't allowed to do much anymore, leading to depression. Unfortunately, the singer couldn't get rid of his insecurities.
He's also had problems in his private life. His last known relationship was back in high school when he fell in love with his classmate. They were friends, but he didn't have the guts to confess his feelings, so he sent a love letter to a local radio station.
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Suga is an active supporter of LGBT rights and even hinted at his bisexuality in one of his interviews. Now he says he doesn't need a relationship, as he is concentrating on his job. Their producers are very much concerned about keeping the relationship statuses of these guys in the shadows.
Jin - Kim Seok Jin
There were many rumors about Jin dating a popular Korean comedienne named Lee Guk Joo, especially after Jin thanked her in the first 3 BTS album notes. Another comedian also joked about Lee Guk Joo dating a popular and handsome idol trainee without saying his name.
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After some time, Jin made an announcement on the radio that she had no romantic relationship with the BTS member and claimed that they're just good friends.
Jin is currently single and is looking for a girlfriend with a puppy-like face and personality and who, of course, can cook. His celebrity crush is the gorgeous Anne Hathaway, but she's already taken, so let's just wish Jin luck!

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Jimin - Park Jimin
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Jimin is the most popular among all the idols. In 2018, he ranked at #1 most preferred idol in a survey conducted by Gallup Korea.
When the guys from the band were asked which BTS member they would date if they were girls, most of them named Jimin because he's very gentle, attentive and even listens to his girlfriend.
오늘 따뜻하게 입고오세요!날씨가 저녁에 많이 추워요!#JIMIN pic.twitter.com/GVIN6tgKGl
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) October 27, 2019
However, the star was not always confident about his appearance. Previously, he confessed that he considered himself fat and was self-conscious about his looks. He lost 15 lbs by restricting his food intake, which often led to him passing out during dance rehearsals.
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It wasn't just the band members who persuaded him to eat but also his fans who started a flashmob supporting their idol with the hashtag #JiminYouArePerfect on Twitter. Now, Jimin feels good and doesn't plan on going on such strict diets anymore.
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For quite a long time, rumors were going around about a relationship with Han Seung-Yeon from KARA. In an interview on the show Weekly Idol, the KARA star admitted to an alleged relationship with Jimin.
Jungkook – Jeon Jungkook
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This 22-year-old guy also only had a love-life before the BTS debut. He allegedly dated a classmate named Park Se Won, and fans even found pics together. Even though their relationship was never officially confirmed, it didn't work out.
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He also revealed how he sees his ideal girlfriend and said that she should have a healthy body and be very intelligent.
Jungkook considers himself very competitive, and he hopes his girlfriend will also have the desire to compete. Jungkook recently attended Ariana Grande's concert.
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The American singer took Instagram, captioning it "thank u soooooo much for coming to my show, Jungkook. It meant so much. Love and sm".
Jungkook is also a real fan of Dolly Parton. During her performance at the 2019 Grammy Awards, he cried tears of joy, which many spotted.
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FAQs
Who is real couple in BTS members? ›
The idol revealed that BTS leader RM, and Jin, the hyung of all the members, were in a romance since a year ago.
Are any members of BTS in a relationship with each other? ›BTS members Jimin, Jungkook, RM, Suga, V, Jin and J-Hope's are all currently single, but there have been plenty of dating and girlfriend rumours surrounding them.
Is BTS secretly dating? ›While it is common practice in the South Korean pop music industry for labels to enforce rules which keep idols from dating publicly, the only thing that's preventing BTS from dating is their busy schedules, according to the band.
Are BTS members married to each other? ›But ARMY knows his current partner, although they are currently single, the BTS members do not rule out getting married and having children in the future, they have even revealed the ideal age to do so.
Who is Jungkook's ex? ›In terms of actual girlfriends, Jungkook is currently single but has previously been rumoured to date K-pop stars Jeong Ye In of the group 'Lovelyz', Jung Chae Yeon from 'DIA' as well as a 2015 rumour that he dated CUBE trainee Ko So-hyun.
Did BTS members ever have girlfriends? ›A Breakdown of the Rumors. Fact: all seven BTS members are as hot as they are talented, and if you've ever wondered about the members' relationship statuses, you're definitely not alone. After all, ever since this K-pop group debuted in June 2013, none of its members has ever been in a public relationship.
Is Kim Taehyung in a relationship? ›After this series of evidence, the relationship between the idols is finally confirmed, but not in a romantic way, and according to an insider, Kim Taehyung and Jennie Kim DO have a relationship but in a non-romantic way, because they have been developing a mutually supportive friendship for some time because they ...
Is JK in a relationship? ›However, none of the members have been in public relationships since the group was formed in 2013.
Is Suga in a relationship? ›Suga and K-pop star Suran sparked dating rumours when they were working together on the song 'Wine'. However, it quickly faded. So technically, Suga is still single.
Who had married in BTS? ›The rumors about the BTS Members under different context was widespread, especially the Dating Rumours that will be largely shared by many people. So people wonder Which BTS Member is married but as of now none of the BTS members are married.
Which member of BTS is leaving? ›
As many BTS fans (known as ARMY) know, BTS will not break up. Jin is only leaving to serve his military enlistment duty.
Is Jennie married to V? ›Although the love relationship between BTS' Taehyung and BLACKPINK's Jennie has not been confirmed, fans of both Kpop groups have claimed that both idols want to have children, thanks to previous statements they both reportedly made.
Are BTS allowed to date? ›While it is common practice in the South Korean pop music industry for labels to enforce rules which keep idols from dating publicly, the only thing that's preventing BTS from dating is their busy schedules, according to the band.
Who is JK crush? ›Jungkook reveals that he has a crush on the singer, songwriter, actress, and *definitely* a multi-talented celebrity, IU. In an interview before, he also expressed that IU is his ideal type. Jungkook was a fan of IU and even bought an album way back.
Which BTS member has an ex girlfriend? ›Jimin's ex-girlfriend describes him as very cute, but they never had their first kiss, as they were so young. She also said that he was very gentlemen-like, as he always pulled a chair closer to her every time she sat down, plus, once Jimin took off his jacket to put it over a pond so that she could pass.
How many girlfriends did Jungkook have? ›In terms of actual girlfriends, Jungkook is currently single but has previously been rumoured to date K-pop stars Jeong Ye In of the group 'Lovelyz', Jung Chae Yeon from 'DIA' as well as a 2015 rumour that he dated CUBE trainee Ko So-hyun.
Does BTS members smoke? ›BTS' V has a habit of smoking electronic cigarettes, these are the proves. During a recent viral video on TikTok, a fancam of Taehyung could be seen walking down the street a few years ago, but what many fans didn't realize was that the idol was vaping. In reality, the 26-year-old idol actually vapes as a hobby.
Do BTS have plastic surgery? ›BTS' resident rapper RM (born Kim Nam-Joon, formerly known as Rap Monster) is the only member of the group who has openly revealed that he has had cosmetic surgery. While suprising RM declines the surgery.
Who is the crush of V? ›07/8Kim Taehyung or V
V reportedly has a crush on Rachel McAdams and Lilly Collins. These two actresses are very well-known in the Hollywood industry for their amazing acting skills.
Confirming that all the girls he dated, before and after being a celebrity, he would never have had a serious relationship, since his dates did not last more than 20 days, so he was rejected and was never with someone in a formal way.
Is it Taehyung already have a girlfriend? ›
The BTS member commented that he wants to keep his innocence as a young man on camera.
Is Jin in a relationship? ›BTS star Jin's current relationship status is single, but like most of the other members of the group, he's faced dating rumours in the past.
Will Jin go to military? ›Since Jin will be turning 30 in December 2022, he was the first member to do his mandatory military enlistment. According to Big Hit, each member will “carry out their individual plans” before they enlist.
How long is Korean military service? ›By law, all able-bodied South Korean men must serve in the military for 18-21 months under a conscription system established to deal with threats from North Korea.
Is Jin already in the military? ›Jin entered the Yeoncheon training center on December 13, 2022, and has since been selected to serve as an assistant instructor at the Yeoncheon army base in northern Gyeonggi province, according to the South Korean military. BTS member Jin shares a photo of himself in military uniform.
Is V from BTS color blind? ›It was reported that Taehyung suffers from 'monochromatic blindness' meaning he could only see shades of gray and it's like seeing the world through an old black and white television screen.
Who is Blackpink dating? ›Along with Kai, Jennie has also been linked by some other huge names in K-pop! In 2021, it was rumored she was dating G-Dragon from the K-pop group Big Bang. Additionally, on May 25, 2022, BTS' V (Kim Taehyung) and Jennie were seemingly spotted while driving in a car together on Jeju Island in South Korea.
What is Taekook? ›Taekook is a name derived from the amalgamation of the real names of two BTS members, Kim Tae-hyung, better known as V, and Jeon Jung-kook, known mononymously as Jung Kook. Being the two youngest members of the group, V and Jung Kook have developed a close bond, akin to partners in crime.
Who is Jungkook GF now? ›Jungkook is not known to have any girlfriend.
Why Jungkook broke up with her girlfriend? ›I don't really like going out either. It had been 200 days, I still didn't meet up with her (laughs). There was a time like that. So I said, 'Let's break up,'” he said.