BTS is a seven-member group whose birth dates range from December 1992 to September 1997. In 2026, their ages therefore range from 28 to 33, depending on the date, since each member turns a year older on their birthday—not on January 1. This detail is far from trivial for fans who have followed the group since its debut in 2013 under the BIGHIT MUSIC label.
How to calculate a BTS member’s international age on a specific date
The most common source of confusion is the mix-up between two systems. The international age system (used in France and most countries) calculates age from a person’s actual date of birth: someone born on October 13, 1995, turns 30 on October 13, 2025, and 31 on October 13, 2026.
South Korea historically used a different system, in which everyone gained a year on January 1. Since June 2023, the country has officially adopted the international system for administrative documents. BTS members’ profiles can therefore now be read the same way everywhere in the world.
To determine a member’s age at a given point in 2026, the method is simple: subtract their birth year from 2026, then check whether their birthday has passed by the date in question. If the date falls before their birthday, subtract one from the result. This calculation lets you find Jimin and Jin’s ages in 2026 precisely, without relying on a source that could be outdated a few months later.
Each BTS member’s date of birth and age in 2026
The table below summarizes the details for all seven members, listed from oldest to youngest. The age shown is the age they reach after their birthday in 2026.
| Member | Full name | Date of birth | Age after birthday in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin | Kim Seokjin | December 4, 1992 | 34 years old |
| SUGA | Min Yoongi | March 9, 1993 | 33 years old |
| j-hope | Jung Hoseok | February 18, 1994 | 32 years old |
| RM | Kim Namjoon | September 12, 1994 | 32 years old |
| Jimin | Park Jimin | October 13, 1995 | 31 years old |
| V | Kim Taehyung | December 30, 1995 | 31 years old |
| Jungkook | Jeon Jungkook | September 1, 1997 | 29 years old |
Jin is the oldest member, born in late 1992. At the other end of the age range, Jungkook, often nicknamed the “golden maknae” (the group’s youngest member), is the only one born in 1997. There is therefore a gap of nearly five years between the oldest and youngest members.
A practical example
Take Jimin, who was born on October 13, 1995. On July 1, 2026, his birthday has not yet passed: 2026 – 1995 = 31, minus 1 = 30 years old on July 1, 2026. From October 13, 2026, he is 31. The same reasoning applies to every member.
The age gap between members and its impact on the group dynamic
The generational gap within BTS is modest, but it shapes the group’s day-to-day life according to Korean social conventions. Members born before 1995 make up what fans call the Hyung Line (the older members): Jin, SUGA, j-hope, and RM. The three youngest, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, form the Maknae Line.
In Korean, a younger member addresses an older member as “hyung” (older brother, used between men). This distinction is more than a matter of etiquette. It has a tangible effect on how roles are divided, the tone of backstage interactions, and the way group decisions are made.
- Jin (born in 1992) takes on a protective, humorous role recognized by the other members, who often describe him as the one who lightens the mood.
- RM (born in 1994), although younger than SUGA and j-hope, is the group’s leader—a role separate from the age hierarchy and assigned from the group’s early days in 2013.
- Jungkook (born in 1997), the youngest member, receives special attention from the other six, who have watched him grow up since he debuted as a teenager.
The close ages of some members also create natural pairings. RM and j-hope, both born in 1994, share the same birth year despite being several months apart. Jimin and V, both born in 1995, are known for their close friendship, which is often highlighted in the group’s content.
BTS in 2026: an active group in their thirties
With an average age above 30, BTS stands apart from newer K-pop groups, whose members are often younger. The ARIRANG tour, launched in April 2026, marks the group’s return as a full lineup after a period devoted to military service. The album of the same name accompanies their comeback.
HYBE, the parent company of BIGHIT MUSIC, has said it is considering additional tour dates and plans to pursue solo projects for each member alongside the group’s activities. All seven members remain active both as a group and individually, reflecting the artistic maturity they have gained with age.
The age gap between Jin, who will turn 34 in December 2026, and Jungkook, who will turn 29 in September, shows that the members are at different stages of life while maintaining a bond that has lasted for more than a decade. For fans who follow the birthday calendar, each date remains an important community milestone within ARMY.
