Kim Tae-Hyung, also known professionally as V, is a South Korean boy band BTS member. Since his debut with the group in 2013, V has released three solo tracks under their name, all of which have charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart: “Stigma” in 2016, “Singularity” in 2018, and “Inner Child” in 2020.
In 2016, he appeared on the soundtrack for the television series Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, and in 2019, he released his first self-composed single, “Scenery.”
V Age
Kim Tae-Hyung was born in the Seo District of Daegu on December 30, 1995, and grew up in Geochang County. Therefore, he is 27 years old (as of July 2023) and will turn 28 in December 2023.
V Height and Weight
V shares the same height as Jin, vying for the second-tallest position at 179 cm/5’10.5″, but weighs roughly the same as Jimin, 62 kg/137 lbs. Indeed, each member of BTS is taller than 170 centimeters and weighs less than 70 kilograms.
V Looks
His profile is something of which many individuals can only fantasize. V is adorable and attractive. Everyone desires his attractive characteristics. Even in motion, his attractiveness is unbeatable.
It is a low-quality photograph of an excellent man. I’m unsure if he matches his hair to his outfit or vice versa, but his admirers go wild when he does.
V’s Early Life and Education
Kim Tae-Hyung was born in the Seo District of Daegu on December 30, 1995, and grew up in Geochang County. He is the oldest of three children, with a brother and a sister who are juniors. V’s ambition to become a professional singer began in elementary school.
With his father’s encouragement, he began saxophone lessons in early middle school to pursue a music career. After completing an audition in Daegu, V eventually joined Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee.
After graduating from Korean Arts High School in 2014, V enrolled at Global Cyber University, majoring in Broadcasting and Entertainment and graduating in August 2020.
As of 2021, he is enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University, pursuing an MBA in Advertising and Media. On March 1, 2021, he received the President’s Award at Global Cyber University’s Graduation Ceremony.
V Religious Belief
V has never commented on his religion, but some admirers believe he may be a Christian because he created a Spotify playlist that included a Christian worship song by Hillsong. V has also been observed pointing upward in memory of his deceased grandmother, which may indicate that he is religious.
V Zodiac Sign
Capricorn: V is a Capricorn who exhibits the sign’s characteristic work ethic. He is goal-oriented and disciplined, as is typical of earth signs. As a well-grounded Capricorn, his motivation for succeeding has nothing to do with ego; instead, he is more concerned with perfecting his craft.
V Personal Life and Health
Since 2018, V has resided with his bandmates in Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. He purchased an apartment in July 2019 for ₩5.1 billion(US $4.38 million).
In October 2018, during the Love Yourself World Tour concert in Paris, V was unable to perform due to illness and was forced to skip several of his parts. Due to a calf injury, V’s agency announced in October 2021 that he would refrain from choreography during their Permission to Dance on Stage concerts and remain seated while singing.
V Dating Rumors
V is once again linked to dating allegations involving Jennie of Blackpink. While this is one of the few times the singer has been the subject of dating rumors as an idol, did you know that V had numerous companions during his school years?
However, none of his relationships lasted longer than twenty days. During his school years, Taehyung possessed an undeniable youthful allure. Therefore, it is not surprising that he received numerous confessions. Before becoming an idol, V revealed on a radio program that he had many companions but never fell in love with any of them.
He has never been in a long-term relationship and could not deny a confession. He believes this is why I have never been in a relationship longer than twenty days, the Singularity singer explained.
V Heartbreak
However, V also admitted to having experienced one-sided affection in the past. During his days as a rookie, the singer revealed that he wanted to confess his emotions to the girl he honestly admired, but she never answered the phone. Let us grant Taehyung’s romantic life a happy ending!
V Wants to Become a Father
Kim Taehyung, alias V of BTS, reminded fans that he hopes to become a father one day. The singer, who has previously discussed having children multiple times, discussed his desire to become a father and disclosed his hopes for them. The singer discussed his desire to become a father while conversing with admirers on Weverse and came across a comment that referred to him as “Daddy Taehyung.”
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[re. an earlier post roleplaying as his kid]
💜 Dad? Sorry, you mean dad? Sorry you mean sad? Sorry sorry, you mean “Dad Taehyung”? 😨
🐯 Wow Dad Taehyung..I can’t imagine it I hope that my future son or daughter will be a greater person than I am + pic.twitter.com/IV4JxcEzH3
— wisha (back-up acc) (@doyou__bangtan) April 6, 2022
V Career Story
Pre-debut:
- V was BTS’s “secret member”, kept hidden by his agency to surprise fans before his debut.
- His existence was unknown to fans, which made him feel uneasy and lonely.
- On June 13, 2013, V debuted as a member of BTS with the track “No More Dream” from their debut single album, “2 Cool 4 Skool”.
2013-2016:
- V was credited for music composition in BTS’ album “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1”, co-writing and producing the song “Hold Me Tight”.
- He contributed to writing lyrics for the song “Fun Boyz”, co-composed by Suga.
- V’s melody was used in the song “Run” from the album “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2”, with Jungkook providing the original lyrics.
- He worked as a songwriter and composer on his solo track “Stigma” from BTS’ studio album “Wings” (2016).
- V released unofficial “Hug Me” covers with J-Hope and Adele’s “Someone Like You”.
2017-2019:
- V’s solo song “Singularity” was released in May 2018 as a trailer for BTS’ album “Love Yourself: Tear”.
- Singularity received positive reviews and appeared on critics’ lists of the top BTS songs for 2018.
- In October 2018, V received the Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit medal from the President of South Korea and other BTS members.
- V collaborated with J-Hope on the song “A Brand New Day” for the BTS World game soundtrack.
- He released his first independent song, “Scenery,” in January 2019.
- V released his second solo song, “Winter Bear,” in August 2019.
2020-2023:
- V contributed the single “Sweet Night” to the drama “Itaewon Class” soundtrack in 2020.
- In December 2020, he released the Christmas-themed song “Snow Flower” featuring Peakboy.
- V participated in the OST for the TV series “Our Beloved Summer” and released the single “Christmas Tree” in December 2021.
- He starred in the Disney+ reality series “In the Soop: Friendcation” in 2022.
- V appeared in the cooking-travel series “Jinny’s Kitchen” in 2023.
- He became a brand ambassador for SimInvest and a global ambassador for Celine:
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Artistry:
- V possesses a baritone singing voice with a vocal range and a unique “husky” tone.
- His performances showcase the versatility and evoke various emotions on stage.
- V’s musicality is influenced by his love for jazz and classical music.
- He has been praised for his vocal performances in songs like “Stigma” and “Singularity.”
- V is known for his “duality” and his ability to create subtle expressions during performances.
V’s Popularity, Impact, and Influence
V, a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, has made a significant impact and influenced various aspects of the music industry. V coined the phrase “I purple you” during a BTS fan meeting, which has since become a symbol associated with BTS and their fans.
UNICEF incorporated the phrase into their anti-bullying campaign in collaboration with BTS, further highlighting V’s influence. In 2018, V topped the Google search trends for the past five years in South Korea, showcasing his immense popularity and appeal.
Gallup Korea’s survey revealed V’s rise in popularity, ranking him as the fourth most-preferred idol in 2019, compared to his ninth place in 2018. V held the title of the most popular Korean celebrity in Japan for an impressive twenty-eight consecutive weeks in 2021.
V’s impact extends beyond BTS and has inspired numerous artists such as Younghoon and Hwall from The Boyz, Jaehyun, and Jangjun from Golden Child, and many others. Various individuals, including idols and contestants from reality shows, have cited V as an influence and role model, further solidifying his significance in the industry.
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V Awards and Nominations:
1. APAN Star Awards 2020:
– Category: Best OST
– Nominee: “Sweet Night”
– Result: Won
2. APAN Star Awards 2022:
– Category: Best OST
– Nominee: “Christmas Tree”
– Result: Nominated
3. DDU Korean Drama Awards 2022:
– Result: Won
4. MAMA Awards 2022:
– Result: Nominated
– Category: Song of the Year
– Result: Nominated
5. Melon Music Awards 2017:
– Category: Best OST
– Nominee: “It’s Definitely You”
– Result: Nominated
6. Seoul International Drama Awards 2022:
– Category: Outstanding Korean Drama OST
– Nominee: “Christmas Tree”
– Result: Nominated
7. Soompi Awards 2018:
– Category: Best Idol Actor
– Nominee: V
– Result: Won
8. Soompi Awards 2019:
– Category: Best Choreography
– Nominee: “Singularity”
– Result: Won
9. Seoul Music Awards 2023:
– Category: Fan Choice of the Year – April
– Nominee: V
– Result: Won
State Honors:
National Tax Service Gyeonggi-do 2022:
– Honor or Award: Conscientious taxpayer from Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Guinness World Records
- World Record 2021: Fastest time to reach 1 million followers on Instagram.
- World Record: Fastest time to reach 10 million followers on Instagram:
RECORD MAKER BTS V set a new world record with each his IG post exceeds 10M ‘Likes’ & average Likes & Engagement Rate per post is world’s No.1. Research institutes evaluate BTS V’s Instagram acc has the highest advertising value, even for Hollywood stars#V #BTSV #KimTaehyung #뷔 https://t.co/ABESveXJ1L pic.twitter.com/wjffjTtwrV
— BTS V HOTRENDS (@v_hotrends) July 2, 2023
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