Which BTS member is known as the 'Golden Maknae'?

The BTS member known as the “Golden Maknae” is Jungkook.

Jungkook, whose stage name is often styled as Jung Kook, is the youngest member of BTS. In Korean, maknae means the youngest person in a group, so “Golden Maknae” refers to his reputation for being unusually versatile across singing, dancing, performance, and other creative skills.

He was born Jeon Jung-kook in Busan, South Korea, on September 1, 1997. Jungkook joined BTS as the group’s main vocalist and also became known for his dancing and athletic performance style. BTS officially debuted in 2013 with the single album 2 Cool 4 Skool.

The nickname is descriptive rather than an official title, which can cause confusion with other BTS nicknames. For example, RM is associated with leadership, while V is often linked with the nickname “TaeTae.” Jungkook’s “Golden” label became especially familiar to fans because of his broad contributions to BTS performances and solo projects.