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Where were BTS members born? From Busan to Ilsan, the cities that built the legends

From Jin’s calm Gwacheon roots to Jungkook’s lively Busan beginnings — here’s how each BTS member’s hometown shaped their heart, mind, and music.

October 09, 2025 / 16:12 IST
Jin (Kim Seokjin): Gwacheon Born in: Busan Grew up in: Gwacheon  Born and raised in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, Jin (Kim Seokjin) grew up surrounded by calm hills and a sense of balance. That serenity reflects in his poised demeanor and timeless charm. Locals describe Gwacheon as peaceful yet refined — much like Jin himself. Maybe that’s where he found his “worldwide handsome” confidence, polished yet kind.
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Jin (Kim Seokjin)
Born in: Busan
Grew up in: Gwacheon
Born and raised in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, Jin (Kim Seokjin) grew up surrounded by calm hills and a sense of balance. That serenity reflects in his poised demeanor and timeless charm. Locals describe Gwacheon as peaceful yet refined — much like Jin himself. Maybe that’s where he found his “worldwide handsome” confidence, polished yet kind.
Suga (Min Yoongi) Born in: Daegu Grew up in:Daegu Min Yoongi — or Suga — was born and raised in Daegu, a city that doesn’t sugarcoat anything. It’s known for its fiery summers and even fierier people. That’s exactly what you get with Yoongi — raw honesty, endless grind, and that quiet “I’ll prove it through my work” attitude. He once said, “Daegu made me who I am,” and you can hear that truth in every beat he produces.
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Suga (Min Yoongi)
Born in: Daegu
Grew up in: Daegu
Min Yoongi — or Suga — was born and raised in Daegu, a city that doesn’t sugarcoat anything. It’s known for its fiery summers and even fierier people. That’s exactly what you get with Yoongi — raw honesty, endless grind, and that quiet .
J-Hope (Jung Hoseok) Born in: Gwangju Grew up in: Gwangju Ah, Jung Hoseok — Gwangju’s golden boy. If cities had personalities, Gwangju would be bright, artistic, and a little dramatic — just like J-Hope. The city’s known for its strong dance culture, so it’s not surprising that Hobi found rhythm before fame. He once laughed in an interview, “Maybe Gwangju’s air just makes people dance.” Can’t argue with that.
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J-Hope (Jung Hoseok)
Born in: Gwangju
Grew up in: Gwangju
Ah, Jung Hoseok — Gwangju’s golden boy. If cities had personalities, Gwangju would be bright, artistic, and a little dramatic — just like J-Hope. The city’s known for its strong dance culture, so it’s not surprising that Hobi found rhythm before fame. 
V (Kim Taehyung) Born in: Daegu Grew up in: Geochang Kim Taehyung was born in Daegu but raised in Geochang, a small countryside town. That’s where his warmth and quiet charm come from — the kind you can’t fake. His friends still talk about him playing saxophone under a sunset sky, just a kid with big dreams. Maybe that’s why Taehyung’s presence feels like a mix of poetry and nostalgia — simple, but it stays with you.
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V (Kim Taehyung)
Born in: Daegu
Grew up in: Geochang
Kim Taehyung was born in Daegu but raised in Geochang, a small countryside town. That’s where his warmth and quiet charm come from — the kind you can’t fake. His friends still talk about him playing saxophone under a sunset sky, just a kid with big dreams. Maybe that’s why Taehyung’s presence feels like a mix of poetry and nostalgia — simple, but it stays with you.
Jimin (Park Jimin) Born in: Busan Grew up in: Busan Park Jimin is all Busan — polite, hardworking, humble, but don’t mistake that softness for weakness. Busan’s energy runs deep in him: strong tides, steady hearts. “People from Busan don’t talk much,” he once said, “we just show it.” And he does — in his dance, in the way he looks out for his members, in that quiet strength that never fades.
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Jimin (Park Jimin)
Born in: Busan
Grew up in: Busan
Park Jimin is all Busan — polite, hardworking, humble, but don’t mistake that softness for weakness. Busan’s energy runs deep in him: strong tides, steady hearts. He shows grace with his dance, in the way he looks out for his members, in that quiet strength that never fades.
Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook) Born in: Busan Grew up in: Busan Also from Busan, Jeon Jungkook grew up chasing songs and dance moves before anyone knew his name. He used to bus it across town for dance lessons — that’s how much he wanted it. His hometown pride still slips into his words sometimes, especially when he says, “I’m just a kid from Busan who made it big.” There’s humility there — the kind only a coastal city can teach.
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Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook)
Born in: Busan
Grew up in: Busan
Also from Busan, Jeon Jungkook grew up chasing songs and dance moves before anyone knew his name. He used to bus it across town for dance lessons — that’s how much he wanted it. His hometown pride still slips into his words sometimes, There’s humility there — the kind only a coastal city can teach.
RM (Kim Namjoon) Born in: Dongjak-gu, Seoul Grew up in: Ilsan, Goyang Born in Seoul’s Dongjak-gu but raised in Ilsan, Goyang, Kim Namjoon grew up surrounded by lakes, trees, and silence — the kind that lets thoughts breathe. “Ilsan gave me time to think,” he once shared. And you can tell. His lyrics sound like conversations with himself, written after long walks in the park. Maybe that’s why RM’s the balance BTS always needed — the calm between all that noise.
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RM (Kim Namjoon)
Born in: Dongjak-gu, Seoul
Grew up in: Ilsan, Goyang
Born in Seoul’s Dongjak-gu but raised in Ilsan, Goyang, Kim Namjoon grew up surrounded by lakes, trees, and silence — the kind that lets thoughts breathe.  And you can tell. His lyrics sound like conversations with himself, written after long walks in the park. Maybe that’s why RM’s the balance BTS always needed — the calm between all that noise.
first published: Oct 9, 2025 04:12 pm

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