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Kim Taehyung, known under his stage name V, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, composer, producer, and actor under Big Hit Entertainment and HYBE Labels . He is best known as one of the vocalists and visuals of the worldwide sensation BTS . When he was just fifteen years old, V accompanied his friend to audition at Big Hit Entertainment. He was only there to support his friend, but an executive noticed him and encouraged him to audition. Since V had no plans of auditioning, he had to call his parents to ask for permission. He ended up passing the audition and became an official trainee. In 2013, V made his official debut with BTS and went on to become one of the most popular and loved artists of his generation. Besides performing, V also took on acting projects. He debuted as an actor in late 2016 through the historical drama "Hwarang." On September 8, 2023, V made his official solo debut with the mini album " Layover ."
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Stage Name: V (뷔) Birth Name: Kim Taehyung (김태형) Birthday: December 30th, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Height: 178.8 cm (5’10.4″) Weight: 63.4 kg (139.8 lbs) Blood Type: AB MBTI Type: INFP-T Nationality: Korean Representative Emoji: 🐻/🐯
V (Taehyung) Facts: – He was born in Daegu, but later moved to Geochang where he spent his life until he moved to Seoul. – V’s family consists of: dad, mom, younger sister and younger brother. – Education: Korea Art School; Global Cyber University – He can speak fluent Japanese. – V confirmed his current height is 178.8 cm ( 5’10″). (“Let’s BTS” March 29, 2021) – His favorite color is grey. (According to BTS interview for J-14 Magazine from 170505) – He’s favorite number is 10. – V’s favorite items are: his computer, big dolls, clothes, shoes, accessories, and anything unique. – V’s nicknames are: TaeTae (friends call him TaeTae~ because it’s easy to say), Blank Tae (because he always have a blank expression) and CGV (since his visuals are so perfect and outstanding like the computer game character) – It is said that when his teaser image was released 5 personal fan clubs were created. – He has been in the group for awhile, but fans didn‘t know or hear of him until the time around his debut. – Taehyung has one single eyelid and one double eyelid. – He has a 4D personality. – Taehyung got his driving license (BTS Run ep. 18) – He clenches his teeth while he sleeps. – Taehyung can only drink one glass of beer before he gets drunk. – He doesn’t like coffee, but loves hot cocoa. – He likes anything that is unique. – Taehyung can dance in high heels (Star King 151605) – He is the pickiest eater out of all the members. – His favorite artist is Eric Bannet. – His role model is his dad. He wants to be a dad like his dad, someone who takes care of his children, listen to everything they say and encourage & advise them in their future plans. – He has the same hobbies with Jin. – When V has a problem he will share it with Jimin and Jin. But he thinks is more easy to talk to Jimin since they have the same age. – In an early log (from 130619), V said Jimin was his best friend. – He is a part of Wooga Squad that is a friendship group, consisting of consisting of Park Seojoon , Park Hyungsik , Choi Wooshik and Peakboy . – He’s also friends with Park Bogum , BTOB ‘s Sungjae , GOT7 ‘s Mark , SHINee ‘s Minho , Kim Minjae , EXO ‘s Baekhyun , etc. – He and Kim Minjae appeared on ‘Celebrity Bros’ in 2015. – Fans said V looks like Baekhyun (EXO) and Daehyun (B.A.P.). He said Baekhyun is his mother and Daehyun is his father. – V is one of the mood makers in BTS, along with J-Hope. – Namjoon said that Taehyung is the 2nd best English speaker in BTS. (“After School Club”) – Taehyung loves GUCCI. – The first ever album that V bought was a Girls’ Generation album. – He has been showing interest in photography lately, if he wasn’t an idol he would probably be a photographer. – V has a habit of collecting ties. (DNA Comeback Show) – V’s motto: “I just came up with it but let’s life coolly to the maximum. Since the life happens only once, waking up at ease in the morning and working doing your best.” – According to Yahoo Taiwan poll, V is the most popular BTS member in Taiwan. – In the dorm V is in charge of the washing machine. – When V celebrated his Birthday ( 131230 at MBC Gayo Daejun ), he felt very happy because he able to share birthday with K.Will . K.Will’s waiting room was beside BTS’s room. So K.Will came to him and said, “ Hey, is it your Birthday today? It’s mine too! Let’s blow the candle together. ” – V likes amusement parks. He especially likes the gyro drop, gyro swing and roller coasters. – V can climb a tree but he can’t get back down. – Taehyung is ambidextrous. He was originally left handed, but he’s now ambidextrous. – V comes from a poor family: “I came from a poor family and I never thought I would become famous.” He grew up under a family of farmers and often takes pictures of the farm they own. – He revealed in an interview with ‘The Star,’ “[Being an idol is] a lucky chance that will only come once in a lifetime. If I wasn’t in BTS I would probably be a farmer. I’d be pulling out weeds from a farm with my grandmother.” – Taehyung said his most confident body part is his hands. – V loves classical music a lot and he always play classical musics when he sleeps. – He likes Vincent van Gogh. – V acted in the Korean drama “Hwarang” (2016-2017). – V sang the OST of “Hwarang” alongside Jin, which is Part 2 – “It’s Definitely You”. – If he’d get a day off, V wants to see his parents -MCD Backstage 140425- – V said the 3 requirements for his happiness are: family, health and honor. – V likes Kyunghoon. (Knowing Brother ep 94) – As of December 2017, V got a new puppy, his name is Yeontan and it’s a black Pomeranian Teacup. – V ranked 1st in the “ Top 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2017 “. – V is ranked 5th on TC Candler “ The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018 ” Other members about V – RM about V’s cooking: “ Honestly, we’d love try it. But V’s cooking is too great, we might end up crying. That’s why up till now we haven’t tried it. If V can roll the seaweed a little better, we will definitely give it a try .” – Jimin about V’s cooking, “ We’ll try V’s cooking sooner or later. I just hope, V will stop stealing the food when i’m cooking. ” – Jin ranked V as the noisiest member: “ First, there’s V. I’m not kidding.He’ll be sitting in the dorms,then suddenly he’ll run around going ‘HO! HO! HO!’. He’s really weird. He’s like a different species. Do you know what he does alone at our house? ‘Jimin, I love you!! Oppa, I can’t! Jimin, I love you!! (Imitate V’s alone conversation). Seriously.. ” – Jin: “ Although he seems weird, I think it’s a concept. He asks before he does something, he’s very detailed. ” – Jungkook: “ Although he’s a hyung, I have no answer to describe his personality. ” – Suga : “ Compared to his age he’s immature and isn’t able to become serious. It seems he doesn’t care what others think. ” – Jimin: “ He has a cheerful personality and really doesn’t notice his surroundings. He likes playing around. He’s innocent .” – In the old dorm, he used to share a room with RM. – In the new dorm he has his own room. (180327: BTS’ JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE) – He is set to make his solo debut on September 8, 2023 with the mini album “ Layover “. – On December 11, 2023 V and RM officially enlisted at the Korean Army Training Center in Nonsan. – V’s Ideal Date: “ Amusement park. But nearby park is also good. I think that it’ll be nice if holding hands. My ideal is cute dating. ” – V’s Ideal Type: Someone who takes care of him and loves only him and who has a lot of aegyo.
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V Shares The Journey That Led to Layover – And How His BTS Members Helped Get Him There
By Michelle Hyun Kim
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Sure, V has achieved idol status during his decade-long career with BTS , received recognition as an actor for his supporting role in the 2016 Korean drama Hwarang , and established his own identity as a singer-songwriter . But he’s more than happy to admit that he doesn’t have it all figured out.
For the past three years, the 27-year-old musician and actor, born Kim Taehyung, has been continuously writing songs, showing them to fans in occasional video livestreams only to start over entirely. All of it has been in pursuit of finding the right direction for the debut solo album that eventually became Layover , out Friday.
“Instead of taking a direct route, you could stop somewhere and stay for a while, or take a transfer, or do a layover,” he tells Rolling Stone through an interpreter on a brutally hot summer day in Seoul. “I just felt that my life, wherever it’s headed, would not follow a direct path.”
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Layover builds on V’s previous solo tracks, which include 2019’s “Scenery” and “Winter Bear.” In 2020, he released the melancholic ballad “Blue & Grey” as part of BTS, using sparse images of flower-lined streets and snow to express his inner world of grief and loneliness. Layover is also filled with complicated feelings that surround a sense of nostalgia, with its romanticization of the past and all its regrets. These were ideas V had started exploring through his original themes for Korean dramas like “Sweet Night,” for 2020’s Itaewon Class and “Christmas Tree,” for 2021’s Our Beloved Summer . They’re also a testament to his growth as an artist since joining Big Hit Entertainment at age 15. Through BTS, he’s shown his versatility and charisma through DMX-esque hip-hop vocals , high-octane dance EDM, and fun party rap. Now, he is embarking on his own journey, setting the itinerary himself. “I’m just beginning to paint the picture that is Kim Taehyung,” V says.
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Yet in conversation, V’s demeanor is the opposite of gloomy. Showing flashes of playfulness, he takes advantage of the time that the translator spends interpreting in English to draw a goofy face on the whiteboard in the HYBE meeting room. Then, he pretends not to know it exists when I ask him about it. Throughout the rest of the conversation, he’s earnest as he offers his thoughts on his songwriting process, watching his fellow BTS members release their solo work, his obsession with scenery, and how he would personally define what “romance” is.
What is the significance of this album title, Layover ? What kinds of thoughts or feelings does a layover bring up for you, and how did you express that in the songs? The title Layover came about while I was contemplating what my final destination is in my life and career and the way to get there. The intent behind naming my first solo album, Layover , is to represent a starting point ,like I’m just beginning to paint the picture that is Kim Taehyung.
I realized there’s a long way to the final destination of my life. There’s a lot of different ways to get to that final destination.Why not give yourself the time to rest, look back at myself, and create new goals? Thinking about all of that, I decided on the name Layover . I really hope that listeners of this album will also take it as an opportunity to reflect on their lives, think about their goals, and take some moments of rest wherever they need.
As I re-listen to the music I’ve made after some time has passed, I can see the parts that might have needed improvement, and how it’s different from where I am now. Since it’s my first solo album, I also think I was a bit shy], which is why the process took longer than expected.But because there will be more opportunities in the future to show the songs I’ve written, I thought it would be better to first introduce myself to the world as a solo artist. So the album reflects a variety of different musical styles that shows who I am. I’m still continuing to write songs now.
The music that I’m working on now is stylistically different from this album.
So for Layover , what did you want to achieve with the production style? When I listened to it, I personally felt like there were jazz and classical music influences. As you mentioned, jazz and classical are my favorite genres, so I think I always had the desire to try making it myself. It was the music that I grew up listening to. Whenever I had free time, or when there was a break between my work, I tended to go back to those styles. I felt a sense of comfort while listening to them, so I really wanted to try to make music that also brings that feeling of consolation to the audience. While I was preparing this album, I thought, “Since this is the music that was always my source of comfort, why don’t I try to return the feeling for ARMY?”
When did you first start listening to jazz, and what about it drew you in? I started listening to jazz when I was around 14 years old, in my first year of middle school, but it was not really by choice. I had started playing saxophone, and I had to practice for school admission exams, so I listened to jazz a lot. But I actually really hated it at the time. I thought to myself that I would never listen to it again after I was done [preparing].
Partly because of the jazz influence, this album evokes feelings of being nostalgic for the past. Do you think you’re a nostalgic person? I think you can think of it as connected to BTS’ The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series, which showcased the theme of youth. You know, when you look back into your past and feel sentimental about those old memories. That strange feeling that comes with reflecting back on your old self, and thinking, “I wish I could go back to those good old days…” I think that overall sentiment is also reflected in this album. Particularly the song “Love Me Again” is about reminiscing and wanting to return to the past. I think those ideas are reflected in the music video as well. So in short, my youth is not over. Right?
Oh definitely. You’re still young. Like we’ve both said, I think a lot of young people these days have nostalgia for an older time and they tend to romanticize it. To you, what does the word “romance” mean? I think I live with the word “romance” in my mouth. It’s really part of my vocabulary. I tend to really enjoy the atmosphere and the vibe in the scenes of everyday life. I think I’m the kind of person to try to find meaning in everything. So whether that means going to beautiful places or eating delicious food or looking at nice scenery, I think that’s what romance is to me. You know, it’s like they say, “Live in style, die in style.”
While you were watching your fellow BTS members release their solo albums and singles this past year, did you learn or take away anything about how to release your own project? First of all, I made sure to watch all of my members’ stage performances, one by one. I’ve never seen anyone else in this world who is as much of a fan of my fellow members as I am. I think watching my bandmates closely really did motivate me. Of course, I was proud of their achievements, but I also got teary and emotional while watching their passion onstage and how cool they were. At the same time, I started to get nervous because I knew my turn would be coming. Honestly, that’s why I asked to change a lot of the lyrics[on this album]. I thought I really should be careful and thoughtful and considerate about these songs. After seeing their material, I thought, “I should really work hard on this.”
Did any of your fellow members help you specifically with this album? Or is there any feedback they gave you when they heard the songs? So I didn’t realize this at the time, but I really didn’t show the songs in progress with my bandmates that much. In the beginning, since J-Hope was the first to release his solo album, he listened to my songs. And Jung Kook also listened to my work-in-progress with me, and we had a lot of discussions about what the direction should be. But what I think is really interesting, especially after talking with all of them, is that all seven of us really have our own unique color when it comes to music. Our approach is completely different, and the way that we want our performances to look are different too, so I think that’s what made those discussions very fun.
Why didn’t you show your members your songs that much? It’s just that we didn’t have a lot of opportunities to meet in person, since we were all busy with our own personal schedules. For me, at that time, I was filming the show Jinny’s Kitchen . So whenever we did have a chance to meet, we just caught up on life, and we didn’t really have a chance to discuss music.
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I think we really relate to each other on a personal level, too. I think she’s someone who really understands what my strengths and passions are. She was really great at catching all my talents and characteristics and bringing them out for this album. Following my personality, I didn’t want this album to feel like this big, all-important kind of piece of art. Instead, I wanted to feel natural and simple, like a little present for my listeners.
To ask a question about acting, I’ve read that you really want to play a villain, which feels a little unexpected. I’m wondering why that kind of role appeals to you. I’m someone who just really loves watching movies. Whenever I do, I find myself naturally drawn more to the villain characters rather than the heroes. When you watch a film, you have to look at the big picture, or the forest for the trees. I think that villains play a very big role in making that overall picture complete; they really have to sell their own charisma to make the movie come to life. If the villain doesn’t really have depth to their character, or if there’s no chemistry between the characters, then the hero can’t really shine either. So I always end up watching the villain characters closely. I’ve told a lot of my friends and people around me that I now have this ambition to play a villain at least once.
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Kim Tae-hyung (김태형), better known by his stage name V (뷔), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actor under Big Hit Music . He is a member in the boy group BTS , and has the positions of vocalist , dancer and visual .
As a solo artist, he has released two self-composed digital singles, " 풍경 (Scenery) " and " Winter Bear " in 2019. He then made his official solo debut with his first mini album Layover on September 8, 2023.
He made his acting debut under his birth name on 2016 with the drama 화랑 (Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth) . [9]
- 1 Early life and education
- 2.1 2013–present: BTS
- 2.2 2016–present: Solo activities
- 2.3 Impact and influence
- 4.1 Mini albums
- 4.2 Features
- 4.4 Solo songs credited as BTS
- 4.5 Unofficial songs
- 4.6 Original songs
- 4.7 Adapted songs
- 4.8 Cover songs
- 5.2 Television series
- 5.3 Variety shows
- 5.4 Music shows
- 5.5 Music videos
- 7.1 State honors
- 7.2 World records
- 11 Video Gallery
- 12 References
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Early life and education
V was born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995 in Daegu, South Korea, and grew up in Geochang County. He is the eldest of three children, with a younger brother and sister. V first aspired to be a professional singer in elementary school,and eventually began taking saxophone lessons in early middle school as a means of pursuing the career. V initially became a trainee for Big Hit Entertainment after passing an audition in Daegu.
After graduating from Korean Arts High School in 2014, V enrolled in Global Cyber University—he graduated in August 2020 with a major in Broadcasting and Entertainment. As of 2021, he is enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University, pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Advertising and Media.
2013–present: BTS
V shooting " Singularity " comeback trailer in 2018.
On June 13, 2013, he made his debut as a member of BTS on Mnet's M Countdown with the track " No More Dream " from their debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool . He was first credited for music composition in The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1 when he co-wrote and co-produced the song " Hold Me Tight ". He also contributed to writing lyrics for the song " Boyz with Fun ", co-composed by fellow member SUGA . For the song " Run ", V's melody was used with Jung Kook's original lyrics for the next album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 . He then did the same for a solo single called " Stigma " from the album Wings , which charted at 26 on the Gaon Music Chart and 10 on the Billboard World Digital Singles Chart. V has also released, unofficially, a cover of " Hug Me " with BTS bandmate j-hope as well as a cover of " Someone Like You " by Adele.
In May 2018, his second solo song, " Singularity " was released as the trailer for BTS' then upcoming third LP, Love Yourself: Tear . A month after its release, The Guardian added "Singularity" to its "Top 50 songs for the month of June 2018" playlist. Billboard included it in their Critics' list of the "Top 50 BTS songs" at number 28. The track made its UK radio debut on BBC radio on October 25. Overall, "Singularity" was generally well-received by critics and as a result, was mentioned on several year-end Critics' Choice lists. The New York Times ranked it twentieth on its list of "The 65 Best Songs of 2018", alongside " FAKE LOVE ". LA Times Pop Music Critic Mikael Wood named it the fourth "best and most replay worthy song of 2018". Guardian Music Critic Laura Snapes included it as one of her favorite tracks in their “Best Music of 2018: Albums and Tracks" list.
On October 24, V became one of the youngest recipients of the prestigious fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit medal, awarded to him by the President of South Korea along with the other members of BTS for their role in the spread of culture.
V, together with bandmate j-hope , collaborated with Swedish singer Zara Larsson on a song called " A Brand New Day " for the soundtrack album of their mobile game BTS World. It was released on June 14, 2019 and debuted at number 1 on World Digital Song Sales Chart. Eight months later, he collaborated with bandmate Jimin for the song " Friends " and he also participated in the composition and writing of his solo song, " Inner Child " on their album Map of the Soul: 7 .
2016–present: Solo activities
V shooting Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth in 2016.
In 2016, V made his acting debut with a supporting role in KBS2's historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth under his real name. He also collaborated with fellow BTS member Jin for the Hwarang soundtrack entitled " It's Definitely You ". On June 8, 2017, he released " 4 O'CLOCK ", a song he co-produced with fellow BTS member RM , to celebrate BTS’ fourth anniversary.
V released his first full solo track outside of BTS, " Scenery ", on January 30, 2019 through the group's SoundCloud page. The ballad was written and composed by V—he also photographed the cover artwork—and produced by Big Hit producer Docskim, with additional contributions from two other Big Hit producers, Pdogg and Hiss Noise. It broke SoundCloud records for reaching 100 million streams from 20 million in over fourteen days, the shortest time for the platform. Over the course of the two weeks following its release, "Scenery" broke the daily streaming record nine times. Seven months later, he released his second solo song and his first full English song entitled " Winter Bear " through SoundCloud, accompanied by a self-directed music video via BTS' YouTube channel on August 9. He co-produced the track together with RM, Hiss Noise , and Adora . He also photographed the cover artwork using his pseudonym Vante .
In 2020, V participated in a song titled " Sweet Night " for the soundtrack of the JTBC drama Itaewon Class which was released on March 13, 2020. Produced, written and sung by V, the indie pop song is entirely in English. The song received generally favourable reviews for its composition, vocal performance and warm lyrics, and debuted at number 2 on Billboard 's U.S. Digital Song Sales chart, the highest debut for a Korean soloist in the chart's history. On December 25, 2020, V released a solo track titled " Snow Flower " featuring Peakboy.
On September 8, 2023, he will make his first official debut with his mini-album " Layover ".
Impact and influence
V coined the phrase "I purple you" during BTS' fanmeeting in November 2016. Ever since then, purple has become a symbol of BTS and their fans. UNICEF also used the phrase for their anti-bullying campaign in collaboration with BTS.
In 2018, Eugene Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. conducted analytical research on Google search trends relating to the K-pop industry. "V" ranked first on the chart, meaning it was the number one most searched keyword for the past five years in South Korea. In a survey conducted by Gallup Korea, V was chosen as the 4th most preferred idol of 2019; he was previously ranked 9th in 2018.
Various artists have cited him as an influence and role model, such as The Boyz 's Younghoon , Hyun Jun (former The Boyz's Hwall), Golden Child 's Jaehyun , K-TIGERS ZERO 's Hyunmin (former Rainz 's Byun Hyun-min), ATEEZ 's Yeosang and Mingi , former D-CRUNCH members Jungseung and Dylan , XEED 's Bao (formerly of Lucente ), NewKidd 's Yunmin , Boy Story 's Hanyu, TXT 's Beomgyu , and former Wanna One member Park Ji-hoon .
V possesses a baritone singing voice that has received a generally positive critical reception, with particular praise for his vocal range and "husky" tone. He gained wider vocal recognition for his performance of his solo song " Stigma ", and was praised for his falsettos that showed off his vocal range and unique musicality. V's tonality on "Singularity", the opening track of BTS' Love Yourself: Tear (2018), was noted as a prominent "tone setter" on the album by music critic Blanca Méndez. Similarly, Katie Goh of Vice deemed it as "one of V's best vocal performances." Karen Ruffini of Elite Daily stated in their article that "V... has no problem producing super soothing, low tones that are a key element in the overall sound for BTS," with Tamar Herman from Billboard also noting that V's lower range is a prominent piece of BTS' music. V's musicality is heavily influenced by his love for jazz and classical music. Eric Benet and Ruben Studdard are among his inspirations.
As a performer, V's style is known for its "duality", or his ability to evoke various emotions on stage. British journalist Rhian Daly, writing for NME , particularly noted this when discussing V's performance of " Singularity " during the Love Yourself: Speak Yourself World Tour, describing his movements as "precise and deliberate". Crystal Bell from MTV noted V's performances often work with live cameras in concert venues, and how he utilizes them to create subtle expressions during performances.
Discography
See also: BTS Discography
Mini albums
- Layover (2023)
- Benny Blanco - " Bad Decisions " (with Jung Kook , Jimin , Jin and Snoop Dogg) (credited as BTS ) (2022)
- " 죽어도 너야 (It's Definitely You) " from " Hwarang OST Part.2 " (with Jin ) (2016)
- " A Brand New Day " from " BTS World: Original Soundtrack " (with j-hope and Zara Larsson) (2019)
- " Sweet Night " from " Itaewon Class OST Part.12 " (2020)
- " Christmas Tree " from " Our Beloved Summer OST Part.5 " (2021)
Solo songs credited as BTS
See also unit songs credited under BTS: Units
- " Stigma " from WINGS (2016)
- " Intro: Singularity " from LOVE YOURSELF 轉 'Tear' (2018)
- " Inner Child " from MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 (2020)
Unofficial songs
See also: Unofficial songs
Original songs
- " 네시 (4 O'CLOCK) " (with RM ) (2017)
- " 풍경 (Scenery) " (2019)
- " Winter Bear " (2019)
- " Snow Flower (feat. Peakboy) " (2020)
Adapted songs
- " Beautiful " (with j-hope , Jimin and Jung Kook ) (2013)
- " 흔한 아이돌의 크리스마스 (A Typical Idol's Christmas) " (with Jin , SUGA , j-hope and Jimin ) (2013)
- " 졸업송 Pt.2 (95 Graduation) " (with Jimin ) (2014)
Cover songs
- " Someone Like You " (2014)
- " Hug Me " (with j-hope ) (2015)
- " Jingle Bell Rock " (with SUGA ) (2019)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Himself | Screening in select Theatres | |
| 2019 | |||
| 2020 | |||
| 2022 | Live broadcast and screening in select global theatres | ||
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| 2023 | Screening in select Theatres | ||
| Guest; Documentary film; Weverse and Disney+ release |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 석한성 (Seok Han-sung) | Supporting role |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 놀라운 대회 스타킹 (Star King) | Guest with (Ep.413) |
| 안녕하세요 (Hello Counselor) | Guest with (Ep.223) | |
| My Pet 상담소 (My Pet Clinic) | Guest with and (Ep.6) | |
| 2016 | 놀라운 대회 스타킹 (Star King) | Guest with (Ep.433) |
| 꽃미남 브로맨스 (Celebrity Bromance) | Cast (Ep.1-4) | |
| 2022 | Cast (Ep.1-4) | |
| 2023 | Cast (Ep.1-11) | |
| 유 퀴즈 온 더 블럭 (You Quiz on the Block) | Guest (Ep.210) | |
| 런닝맨 (Running Man) | Guest (Ep.671) | |
| Guest (Ep.18) |
Music shows
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 쇼! 음악중심 (Show! Music Core) | Special host (Episode of November 8) |
| 2015 | Special host (Episode of May 9) | |
| 2016 | 뮤직뱅크 (Music Bank) | Special host (Ep.814) |
| 인기가요 (Inkigayo) | Special host with (Ep.869) | |
| 2017 | 뮤직뱅크 in Singapore (Music Bank in Singapore) | Host with and 's |
| 인기가요 슈퍼콘서트 인 대전 (Inkigayo Super Concert in Daejeon) | Host with 's and 's |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | " " | Servant | Pre-debut, 's music video |
| 2018 | " " | Himself | Deleted scene, 's music video |
| 2019 | " " | Directed by himself | |
| 2021 | " " | Waiter | Cameo, Peakboy's music video |
| 2022 | " " | Statue | Cameo, 's music video |
| 2023 | " " | Himself | Music videos for solo debut |
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| 2024 | " " | Boyfriend | Cameo, 's music video |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | " " | Short Film #3, content certified | |
| 2018 | " " | Himself | comeback trailer |
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Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best OST | " " | Won | ||
| " " | Nominated | |||
| Nominated | ||||
| " " (initial nominee) | Nominated | |||
| Best OST | " " (with ) | Nominated | ||
| Prêmio Anual K4US | 2022 | OST of the Year | " " | Pending |
| 2022 | Outstanding Korean Drama OST | Nominated | ||
| Soompi Awards | 2018 | Best Idol Actor | Seok Han-sung in | Won |
| Best Acting Ensemble | Cast of | Won | ||
| 2019 | Best Choreography | " " | Won |
State honors
| Country or Organization | Year | Honor or Award |
|---|---|---|
| National Tax Service Gyeonggi-do | 2022 | Conscientious taxpayer from Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do |
World records
| Publication | Year | World record |
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| 2021 | Fastest time to reach 1 million followers on Instagram | |
| Fastest time to reach 10 million followers on Instagram |
- His nicknames are: TaeTae, Blank Tae, CGV
- He is 28 years old in the US age and 30 years old in the Korean age.
- His zodiac sign is Capricorn
- His favorite number is 10
- He loves bright weather
- His favorite season is Fall
- His favorite colors are black, white, green and grey.
- His favorite foods are: any type of meat and Japchae.
- Before he received his stage name, he had the choice of picking either Six, Lex, or V, and he chose V, because it stands for victory
- He used to play the saxophone, since his dad said that a singer should play at least one instrument
- His favorite subject in school is Music
- He and Jimin used to be classmates in high school
- V's role model is his dad who takes care of V and his siblings and listens to everything they say.
- If he wasn't a performer he would be a saxophonist or a farmer.
- He has a pet dog named SoonShim .
- He loves Panda Express.
- He ranked 1st place in " The Most Handsome Faces of 2017 ".
- He got a adorable puppy named Yeontan/큰탄 in early 2018.
- He is very sociable and he has a lot of friends who are also idols. Some example are: Baekhyun (EXO), Park Bo Gum (who supported him before he became successful) and more.
- People used to say he has 4D, called him 'alien', but Taehyung doesn't like it.
- He used to post pictures with his signature name Vante , a combination of V his stage name and Ante from his favorite photographer Ante Badzim.
- His voice is most distinguishable from other members for its deep, husky vocal range.
- He almost debuted as a rapper in BTS rather than a vocalist.
- He can speak fluent Korean and Japanese, as well as basic English.
- When V's teaser image was released, 5 fan clubs were created.
- He has his driver's license.
- He is the pickiest eater out of all of the members.
- He is known for his love of classical and jazz music.
- When he has concerns, he shares them with Jimin and Jin.
- His favorite clothing brand is Gucci.
- He has been named the most fashionable in the group.
- He has an interest in the visual arts, including photography and painting.
- His motto include: "Live life coolly as much as you can," and "Since life happens only once, waking up at ease in the morning and working to your best ability is the best thing you can do."
- He likes amusement parks.
- He is ambidextrous.
- His family has been hit with poverty before.
- His three requirements for happiness are family, health, and honor.
- He says that his ideal date includes going to an amusement park or a nearby nature park.
- His favorite type of skinship is holding hands.
- He has a bad habit of biting his nails.
- He likes to search for obscure good songs in his free time.
- He likes to watch anime.
- He loves playing the saxophone.
- He describes himself as a monkey.
- If he had a superpower, it would be to talk to cars.
- He hates wearing shoes.
- He stated that he wants to marry his first love. His ideal type is someone who takes care of him and does a lot of aegyo. He wants someone who is charming and wears chic clothing and wide pants.
- He is afraid of heights.
- His Spotify playlist is titled: V's Join Me .
- He likes the painting 'Starry Night' by Van Gogh. He has a picture of it hanging in his dorm room as well a phone case of it.
- He mentioned when he was younger, he went to the zoo and got spit on by a chimpanzee.
- His BT21 character is a red anthropomorphic heart named Tata. They wear a blue onesie with yellow polka-dots.
- He loves dogs a lot.
- His favorite singer is John Legend.
- His favorite hair color is red. [28]
- He became part of the dance lineup when they started preparing for their Love Yourself: Tear comeback.
- He came up with the infamous saying "보라해" (Borahae, I purple you) . This phrase, as well as the color purple itself, has great significance and has become a trademark for BTS/ARMY. Purple is seen as a color that indicates long-lasting trust, love, and affection. This phrase is BTS' way of showing their love and trust for ARMY.
- In 2017, he was in a television series called Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth .
- He is close friends with Park Seo Joon and Park Hyung Sik as they all three starred in a South Korean television series .
- He ranked 1st place in 100 Most Handsome Men of 2018 [29] .
- His favorite items are: his computer, big dolls, clothes, shoes, accessories, and anything unique.
- He has one single eyelid and one double eyelid.
- He clenches his teeth while he sleeps.
- He can only drink one glass of beer before he gets drunk.
- He doesn’t like coffee, but loves hot cocoa.
- He can dance in high heels. [30]
- He has a habit of collecting ties. [31]
- According to Yahoo Taiwan poll, V is the most popular BTS member in Taiwan.
- He can climb a tree but he can’t get back down.
- Has a total of 5 ear piercings. (2 on the right, and 3 on the left)
- He has been officially recognized by the KMCA (Korean Music Copyright Association) as a songwriter/producer; as he wrote and composed his song "Scenery" himself.
- He is the member with the most pets, having 5 in total. (4 dogs and 1 cat)
- He revealed in a Weverse reply that he has a chronic medical condition called cholinergic urticaria, whereby the afflicted person gets too warm, their skin breaks out in hives.
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- ↑ BTS' V and Ante (aka #Vante) have inspired a new wave of budding photographers
- ↑ "V said that fans called him “CGV” [also the name of a cinema franchise] because they say he has facial features that are so perfect that they look like they were made with computer graphics (CG)." from Soompi
- ↑ V's profile on BTS Official Website
- ↑ V's Profile on Naver (deleted)
- ↑ V on Weverse (February 14, 2024)
- ↑ V's profile on BTS Japan Official Fanclub [1]
- ↑ V's post in Weverse (October 19, 2021)
- ↑ YouTube: BTS (방탄소년단) MBTI Lab 1
- ↑ BTS’s V Debuting as an Actor Using His Real Name
- ↑ Information of the Song "Outro: Circle Room Cypher" on Melon
- ↑ 95 graduation by Jimin & V of BTS on Soundcloud
- ↑ Information of the Song "Hold Me Tight" on Melon
- ↑ Information of the Song "Boyz with Fun" on Melon
- ↑ Information of the Song "Run" on Melon
- ↑ Information of the Song "Run (Ballad Mix)" on Melon
- ↑ Information of the Song "Run (Alternative Mix)" on Melon
- ↑ Information of the Song "Stigma" on Melon
- ↑ 네시 (4 O'CLOCK) - R&V on Soundcloud
- ↑ 풍경 by V of BTS on Soundcloud
- ↑ Winter Bear on Bangtan Blog
- ↑ Information of the Song "Inner Child" on Melon
- ↑ Information of the Song "Sweet Night" on Melon
- ↑ Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Enter "IN THE SOOP" or "100003014323" in the field "Title and/or Alternative title" and hit enter.
- ↑ Information of the Song "Blue & Grey" on Melon
- ↑ Information of the Song "Skit" on Melon
- ↑ Snow Flower by V of BTS (feat. Peakboy) on Soundcloud
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 @BIGHIT_MUSIC on Twitter: #BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Proof Tracklist CD 3 (May 10, 2022)
- ↑ (Buzzfeed Puppy interview 2018)
- ↑ “Most Handsome Men in the World 2018”
- ↑ (Star King 151605)
- ↑ (DNA Comeback Show)
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V was born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995, in the Seo District of Daegu, [4] [5] and grew up in Geochang County. [6] He is the eldest of three children, with a younger brother and sister. [7] He is of the Gwangsan Kim clan. [8]V first aspired to be a professional singer in elementary school. [9] With his father's support, [10] he began taking saxophone lessons in early middle school as a ...
Kim Taehyung, known under his stage name V, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, composer, producer, and actor under Big Hit Entertainment and HYBE Labels. He is best known as one of the vocalists and visuals of the worldwide sensation BTS. When he was just fifteen years old, V accompanied his friend to audition at Big Hit Entertainment ...
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