Who Is The Eighth Member of BTS?

Who is the eighth member of BTS ? The question has been asked several times. Although there have been many candidates for the position, we finally have the answer. RM, the group's leader, reveals the mystery behind the speculation. 

The phrase 'BTS is 7' resonates deeply with fans, symbolizing the unity and irreplaceable bond between the members. However, over the years, ARMYs have humorously speculated about an 'eighth member', giving rise to hilarious theories and inside jokes within the fandom. 

Some fans attributed the additional member to the cute gap BTS left in the photo, as if inviting someone to stand with them. The mystery recently turned heartwarming when BTS leader RM officially discussed the concept of the eighth member. 

Through the 2022 BTS Fan Kit, RM wrote a touching message for fans. While his words reflected gratitude for the strength ARMY has given him and the comfort they’ve found in his music, it was his introductory statement that stole the show. 

“To ARMY, the eighth member of BTS, thank you so much,” RM wrote, confirming what many fans have felt: BTS’s ‘eighth member’ has always been ARMY themselves. BTS is a South Korean K-pop band consisting of seven members: RM, Suga, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, V, and J-hope. Six members, excluding Jin, are currently serving their mandatory military service. 

The boy band debuted in 2013 and has become one of the most popular K-pop groups in the world. Some of their best-known songs include Blood Sweat Tears, Dynamite, Butter, ON, Black Swan, and more. The group is also the first K-pop artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award. 

The group recently celebrated their 11th debut anniversary on July 13, 2024, with a two-week celebration called FESTA, where Jin held a special event to meet fans. Currently, every member of the group except Jin and J-Hope is serving in the military, and they will be discharged sometime in 2025.