How many members are in BTS?

BTS has seven members.

The seven members are Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. This lineup has remained the group's official membership since BTS debuted in 2013, and the members are known for combining vocal, rap, dance, and songwriting roles. The group was formed by Big Hit Entertainment in South Korea after an early concept centered more heavily on hip-hop.

BTS is sometimes mistaken for a larger ensemble because its performances feature extensive dancers, musicians, guest artists, and production teams. Those collaborators are not members of BTS. Likewise, solo releases, subunits, and temporary absences do not change the official number of group members.

The initials BTS come from the Korean name Bangtan Sonyeondan, literally “Bulletproof Boy Scouts.” In 2017, the group added “Beyond the Scene” as an English-facing brand interpretation. The seven-member format is central to the group's choreography, vocal arrangements, and public identity.