BTS members' real names and their meanings

BTS' Jungkook's real name is Jeon Jungkook named by his grandfather. On being asked about the meaning of his name, he once said it could mean 'the pillar of the nation'.

BTS' SUGA's real name is Min Yoongi. Suga is his stage name which means 'Shooting Guard'.

BTS' Jimin's real name is Park Jimin, named by his grandfather, which means 'my wisdom will reach higher than the sky'. 

BTS' V's real name is Kim Taehyung which means 'all wishes will come true' or 'everything will work out in the end'.  

J-Hope's real name is Jung Hoseok which means 'a name that will spread throughout the entire country'.

BTS leader RM's real name is Kim Namjoon which means 'the genius from South'.  

Jin's grandfather named him Kim Seokjin which means 'a great treasure'.

BTS' is one of the most popular bands in the world.

BTS stands for Korean phrase Bangtan Sonyeondan which translates to 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'.