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BTS Stage Names: Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, V, Jhope RM and Suga have garnered global acclaim with their outstanding talents and endearing personalities while achieving immense success and milestones in their careers. The devoted ARMY fan base has played a vital role in BTS' remarkable journey. Interestingly, each member of the group has a stage name, real name and nickname which adds a different facet to their unique identity.

But do you know the stage names that BTS members have initially considered but ultimately scrapped before their debut? Let's look at these lesser-known monikers, though never officially used by these famous kpop idols.

BTS Members Unused Stage Names

Jungkook

Jungkook revealed that "Seagull" was a potential stage name, paying homage to Busan's official bird. Other options, "Tattoo" and "Ian" were also considered but ultimately scrapped. Instead, Jungkook opted to perform under his real name, adding a personal touch to his artistic identity.

Jimin

Jimin shared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that he considered stage names "Baby J" and "Baby G" before opting for his real name. He humorously recalled that introducing himself as "Baby J" felt awkward, leading him to stick with "Jimin".

Suga

Before debuting with BTS, Suga was known as "Gloss" in his hometown of Daegu. He later adopted the stage name "Suga" inspired by his basketball position as a shooting guard. Suga also uses the alias "Agust D" for his solo projects, showcasing his artistic versatility.

RM

RM revealed that he initially chose the stage name "Rap Monster" as a trainee inspired by a line from one of his songs. However, four years after BTS' debut, he felt the name no longer suited his music, leading him to adopt the shorter monikers "Rapmon" and "RM".

V

Kim Taehyung chose his original name V as the stage name as it represents "Victory". Initially, he had three unique options i.e. Six, Lex and V. With input from members and the producer, V was selected as the best fit, symbolising his aspiration for triumph.

Jin

Jin, born Kim Seok Jin opted to use his real name as his stage name for his debut with BTS. This decision allowed him to maintain a sense of authenticity and connection with his music while also showcasing his unique personality and talents.

Jhope

Jhope initially performed under the stage name "Smile Hoya" before adopting Jhope. His fans affectionately call him "Hobi", a nickname that has become synonymous with his bright personality and energetic performances, endearing him to the BTS ARMY.

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