A neutral side-by-side of EXO and BTS, using only objective roster facts: debut date, number of members, agency and genres. No rankings or opinions — just the facts.
EXO: 2012-04-08BTS: 2013-06-13EXO · 9 MembersBTS · 7 Members
📊 Side-by-side facts
| 🌌 EXO | 💜 BTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Debut | 2012-04-08 | 2013-06-13 |
| Members | 9 | 7 |
| Agency | SM Entertainment | BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE) |
| Genres | K-pop | K-pop, Hip-hop |
| Fandom | EXO-L | ARMY |
| Type | Boy group | Boy group |
👥 Members
🌌 EXO
Xiumin · Suho · Lay · Baekhyun · Chen · Chanyeol · D.O. · Kai · Sehun
Xiumin · Suho · Lay · Baekhyun · Chen · Chanyeol · D.O. · Kai · Sehun
💜 BTS
RM · Jin · SUGA · j-hope · Jimin · V · Jung Kook
RM · Jin · SUGA · j-hope · Jimin · V · Jung Kook
📝 How they compare
- EXO debuted in 2012, while BTS debuted in 2013.
- EXO has 9 members; BTS has 7.
- EXO is under SM Entertainment; BTS is under BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE).
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❓ FAQ
Which debuted first, EXO or BTS?
EXO debuted first, in 2012. BTS debuted in 2013.
How many members do EXO and BTS have?
EXO has 9 members and BTS has 7 members.
What agencies are EXO and BTS under?
EXO is under SM Entertainment and BTS is under BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE).