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Is Kim Taehyungs last name?
Kim Tae-hyung
V/Full name
Why does BTS go by their last name?
In Korea, their “first name” (Ex: Kim, Min, Park) is their family name, basically, their surname. Their last name is their given name. So in if they were named like we are in America, it would be like Taehyung Kim, Yoongi Min, etc.
Whose surname is Kim in BTS?
| Kim Seok-jin | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 4, 1992 Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Other names | Jin |
| Alma mater | Konkuk University |
| Occupation | Singer songwriter |
Is Kim Seokjin and Kim Taehyung related?
Jin and V or Kim Seokjin and Kim Taehyung can easily be considered distant relatives as they both belong to the Gwangsan Kim Clan (光山金氏/ 광산김씨), a very prominent clan in Joseon dynasty (1312–1910). This clan traces its roots from one royal prince in Later Silla Dynasty (668–935).
Is Taehyung a Gimhae Kim?
A basic unit of the Korean traditional kinship system is the “clan, bongwan, or a group” whose surname signifies a common geographical origin. Thus, different Kims can trace their lineage to different places, most notably Gimhae. Now, to see that Kim Seokjin and Kim Taehyung came from the same clan.
What is the meaning of the BTS members’ stage names?
The members also explained their individual stage names: Rap Monster is literally a rap monster, J-Hope is the hope of the team, Suga is the short form of shooting guard which was his position when he played basketball, V chose this name over other choices like Rex and Cis, Jin is the short form of his real name Kim Seok Jin.
What is Kim Taehyung’s real name?
Real name: Kim Taehyung. V was one of the last BTS members to be announced, so there was always a mystery around him.
What is BTs’ new name now?
BTS will still be known as Bangtan Sonyeondan in Korean. BTS was already an internationally famous boy band when they snagged the Top Social Artist award at the Billboard Awards in May, but ever since they hit the Billboard Awards stage, their star power has risen above and beyond.
How are fans reacting to the changes to BTS’ SNSD name?
As far as changes go, this one isn’t that big since the band will still have all the same members (Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Rap Monster, Jimin, V, and Jungkook), and they will still be known as Bangtan Sonyeondan in Korean. Still, fans of the band are having mixed reactions to the news. Some don’t want to accept it at all.