Get to know the extra members of BTS: All their adorable dogs
BTS has always known how to keep fans hooked, whether through chart-topping tracks or the small glimpses they share of life offstage. Their dogs and other pets have long been part of that draw, showing up in posts that fans treat like personal milestones. The group formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment, moving from early struggles on Korean charts to global dominance by 2020. Their animals remain a steady thread in the story, even as time has brought changes in who is still here and who has left.
RM
RM’s American Eskimo dog Rap Mon matched the leader’s sharp mind and steady presence. Rap Mon carried the shorthand version of RM’s original stage name and reflected the same traits that made RM the group’s anchor, from convincing Jungkook to sign with the label to holding the members together through the toughest trainee days. RM taught himself English watching Friends and earned an IQ score of 149, qualities that echoed the breed’s reputation for intelligence and leadership. Reports from early 2026 noted that Rap Mon had passed away more than two years earlier, closing a chapter that fans had followed since the early social media posts.
Jin
Jin’s first dog, the Maltese named Jjanggu, died in 2017. He later kept sugar gliders named Eomuk and Odeng, both of whom passed in 2018 and 2019. A third glider, Gukmul, remained with him afterward. Jin wrote the 2019 track “Tonight” with his animals in mind and once hesitated to post about the gliders, worried that younger fans might adopt them without understanding the daily care they require. The sugar gliders’ needs for attention and specialized environments made them a different kind of commitment from the dogs that dominate most BTS pet conversations.
Suga
Suga’s Toy Poodle Holly arrived as a later addition to the BTS pet circle. The breed’s show-ring polish and regal posture fit the quiet, introverted image Suga often projects, yet the dogs are known for loyalty and bursts of playful energy once they feel comfortable. Holly is male and lives with Suga’s parents in Daegu, a setup that has kept the dog in the family even as schedules keep the members on the move. Suga later introduced a cat named Tang during a late 2025 live, adding another layer to the household that fans track through occasional clips and updates.
J-Hope
J-Hope’s Shih Tzu Mickey has grown into a senior dog, born around 2009 or 2010 and now roughly fifteen or sixteen years old. The breed’s preference for close companionship mirrors J-Hope’s own emphasis on family ties, both the one he grew up with and the one he found inside BTS. Mickey now lives primarily with family members, a practical arrangement for a dog of that age. Shih Tzus thrive on lap time and steady attention, and older photos of Mickey in bows and outfits still circulate as reminders of the lighter moments J-Hope has shared over the years.
V
V has long been open about his love for animals, sharing his home with three dogs named Soonshim, Ssyongssyong, and Yeontan, along with a family cat. Yeontan, the Pomeranian, became the most visible of the group’s pets, living in the dorm at one point and earning affection from every member. Fans still reference the small dog’s expressive face and the way V’s posts about him felt like windows into daily life. V announced in December 2024 that Yeontan had passed, a loss that prompted quiet tributes across fan communities while the original warmth of those early photos remains intact.
Jungkook
Jungkook’s Maltese Gureum, whose Korean name means cloud and earned the nickname Cloudie among fans, lived to roughly age twenty before passing at the end of 2021. The breed’s reputation for warming up after proper socialization fit Jungkook’s own trajectory from the shy youngest member to a more outgoing performer. Later he brought home a Doberman named Bam, whose larger presence and frequent appearances in clips gave fans another dog to follow. Both animals have appeared in different eras of Jungkook’s public life, marking shifts in his schedule and living situation.
Jimin
Jimin has kept a consistent stance on pet ownership since the death of his dog Ddosun. He raised the dog from puppyhood and has said he does not plan to adopt again, citing the depth of that bond. The decision stands as one of the quieter personal choices among the members, separate from the steady stream of dog photos that continue to surface from the rest of the group.
Pet Passings and Memorials
Several of the original pets mentioned in earlier coverage have since passed, shifting the timeline fans keep in mind. Yeontan’s December 2024 passing drew the widest attention, but Rap Mon had already left more than two years before early 2026 reports, and Gureum’s time ended at the close of 2021. These updates sit alongside the continued affection fans express for the animals that remain, whether through old clips or occasional new mentions. The passings receive straightforward acknowledgment rather than extended tribute, preserving space for the living pets that still appear in posts and group content.
New Pets and Additions
Introductions after the original 2020 snapshot have expanded the roster beyond dogs. Suga’s cat Tang arrived in a late 2025 live appearance, giving fans a new face to recognize in the occasional background of videos. Other members have kept their circles steady, yet the addition of Tang marks a small evolution in the household that Suga shares with family. These newer arrivals sit beside the longer-running pets, showing how the group’s animal connections continue to shift even as core personalities stay recognizable.
Senior Pets and Family Care
Age has become a practical factor for several dogs now living mainly with family members. Mickey’s senior status requires adjustments that fit the Shih Tzu’s need for steady company without the demands of constant travel. Holly’s placement with Suga’s parents in Daegu follows a similar pattern, keeping the Toy Poodle in a stable environment while Suga’s schedule moves between cities and studios. These arrangements reflect the same loyalty the members have described since the early days, now expressed through daily care handled closer to home.
BTS Pets in Media and Fan Culture
The animals have kept a steady presence in fan discussions and content long after the first wave of social media posts. Polls and ranking videos in 2026 still place Yeontan near the top of favorite BTS pets, and occasional group clips feature dogs in the background or foreground. The sustained interest shows how the original photos and stories have become part of a longer archive that new fans discover and longtime supporters revisit. The pets function less as breaking news and more as recurring characters whose appearances, past and present, continue to surface in the wider conversation around the group.
