BTS members generally keep their personal religious beliefs private, but some have identified as non-religious or atheist (like RM), while others show potential Christian leanings (Jimin, V, Jungkook from schooling), and some, like Suga, identify as non-religious but still pray, reflecting a common spiritual but not strictly religious approach in South Korea. They often focus on universal themes, avoiding specific doctrines, but their lyrics and actions suggest varied personal journeys with faith, with many finding meaning in self-love and hope rather than organized religion.
According to 2015 national census, 56.1% are irreligious, Protestantism represents (19.7%) of the total population, Korean Buddhism (15.5%), and Catholicism (7.9%).
Many top-selling K-pop groups contain Christians. Groups like Miss A, Shinee, Nu'Est, Shinhwa and TVXQ have believers in their lineups and Wonder Girls and Super Junior are all-Christian groups.
Jainism, as the name indicates, is the religion preached by the Jinas. Literally, the word Jina means a conqueror, but Jinas who prescribed the set of beliefs known as Jainism were no ordinary conquerors. However, the Jinas were conquerors of their own selves.
🌟 RM's thoughtful words sparked varied reactions across his fanbase. Surprise rippled through the community, as RM had previously identified as an atheist.
Namjoon, Tae and JK have all expressed support in various ways directly to LGBT+ fans that have showed up to fansites. Members like Yoongi has straight up said it's nothing wrong, everyone is equal, when Namjoon was a bit more “diplomatical” and tried to swerve the question a bit.
Jung Kook's father is Christian and his mother is Buddhist, but he has stated that he has no particular religious affiliation.
Religious views within BTS
Historically, with the exception of RM, the group's leader, none of the members had publicly addressed their personal religious perspectives. During a prior interview, RM revealed identifying as an atheist, although it remains uncertain whether his stance has since changed.
Since jinn are neither innately evil nor innately good, Islam acknowledged spirits from other religions and could adapt them during its expansion.
It is impossible for any of us to know someone's heart and the state of their personal relationship with Jesus, but it may surprise and delight you to find out that Kim does identify as a follower of Jesus.
Holland is known as "the first openly gay K-pop idol". He is an only child. His parents found out about his sexuality after he discussed it in an interview.
The practice of Christianity is marginal in North Korea, but significant in South Korea, which has a population of 8.6 million Protestants, mostly Presbyterians, and 5.8 million Catholics.
"Jesus" in Korean
The name of Jesus is expressed as 예수 (yesu), and Jesus Christ is 예수 그리스도 (yesu geuriseudo) in Korean.
In North Korea (No. 1 on Open Doors 2024 World Watch List) where Christians are considered a “hostile class,” owning a Bible is illegal. Having a Bible in their possession can be the “evidence” needed to arrest and imprison someone (and their family) for following Jesus.
Islam (Korean: 이슬람교) is a minor religion in South Korea and North Korea. The Muslim community is centered in Seoul and Busan and there are a few mosques around the country. According to the Korea Muslim Federation, there are about 200,000 Muslims living in South Korea, and about 70 to 80 percent are foreigners.
In Islam, the 🧿 (Nazar Amulet) symbol, known as the evil eye, is considered a prohibited superstition (Shirk) by most scholars, as it's an amulet believed to ward off harm, which contradicts the Islamic principle that only Allah can protect, making reliance on such charms a form of disbelief. While the evil eye itself (al-'ayn) is a recognized concept in Islamic belief, the use of the eye amulet (nazar boncuğu) is a cultural practice, not a religious one, and is discouraged in favor of Quranic verses like Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas for protection.
There are Hadith that tell us that once the believing jinn had asked Muhammad ﷺ for what food they can consume. Muhammad ﷺ said, that for them, bones of animals slaughtered in halaal way would be food. And for their animals the dung of human animals will be food.
It is not lawful that members of human kind marry members of jinn kind. This is inferred from the following verses: 'And Allah has made wives for you from among yourselves' (An-Nahl: 72) and 'And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves' (Ar-Rum: 21).
Namjoon is a confirmed atheist, and Yoongi has also mentioned being a non-believer, but aside from that, the topic of religion never arises.
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” is a Grammy-nominated South Korean group that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since its debut in June 2013.
Kim Taehyung believes in GOD, even though he has no religion..
Jungkook Ex Girlfriend Park Sewon.
In contrast, South Korea today is a multi-religious society. In addition to Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, and Shamanism, there can be found religions of all stripes and colors, thanks in no small part due to the increase in foreigners who now number at more than one million.
Jung believed religion was a profound, psychological response to the unknown--both the inner self and the outer worlds--and he understood Christianity to be a profound meditation on the meaning of the life of Jesus of Nazareth within the context of Hebrew spirituality and the Biblical worldview.