Kim Taehyung (South Korean Singer) Bioghraphy

Kim Taehyung (김태형), famous for the name V (뷔), is a well-known South Korean vocalist, lyrics writer, and composer, born on 30 December 1995. Kim is a member of the most popular South Korean boy band, Bangtan Boys (BTS).

Kim, also known as “V,” has recorded over three solo singles. These songs are accessible via a number of well-known labels, including “Stigma” (issued in 2016), “Singularity” (released in 2018), and “Inner Child” (released in 2020). In South Korea, these three of Kim’s songs were incredibly popular on the Gaon Digital Chart. Later in 2019, Kim’s self-penned digital album “Scenery”—which also functioned as his first independent single—was released. V also appeared on the soundtrack for Hwarang, The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), alongside his bandmate Jin. Kim is incredibly well-liked by today’s young worldwide, particularly among girls.

Brief Details

Full Name	Kim Taehyung
Nick Name	V
Other Name	Visual King Tae TaeTae Taehyungie Gucci Boy Baby Bear Winter Bear Tae Bear Gucci Prince Vante CGV
Net Worth	$22 Million
Date of Birth	30 December 1995
Age	28 Years Old
Birth Place	Seo District, Daegu, South Korea
Currently Live In	Hannam Hill, South Korea
Profession	Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer and Actor
Debut	TV Series: Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016 – 2017) Music Video: Outro: Circle Room Cypher (2013)
Years Active	2013 – Present
Nationality	Korean-South Korean
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	Korean Descent
Hometown	Seo District, Daegu
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
School/High School	Changnam Elementary School Korean Arts School, Hongik-dong, Seoul
College/University	Global Cyber University, Cheonan, South Korea Hanyang Cyber University, South Korea
Education Qualification	Graduate in Broadcasting and Entertainment Pursuing Master of Business Administration in Advertising and Media

Parents, Siblings & Family

• Mr. Kim, the father of Kim Taehyung, is a farmer who struggles to support their breed financially.

• Mrs. Kim is the name of Kim Taehyung’s housewife mother.

• He has two siblings as well. Kim Jeong Gyu is the name of his younger brother, while Kim Eon Jin is the name of his younger sister.

Father Name	Mr. Kim
Mother Name	Mrs. Kim
Brother Name	Kim Jeong Gyu
Sister Name	Kim Eon Jin

Physical Appearance

Kim Taehyung is a smart, good-looking man with a lovable disposition. He is extremely well-liked by young girls because of his attractive appearance. His height is 5 feet and 11 inches, and he weighs about 67 kg. In addition to having chic black hair, he has stunning, glistening black eyes. His physique type is rhomboid muscular, and his measurements are outstanding.

Height (approx)	in centimeters: 185 cm in meters: 1.85 m in feet inches: 5’ 11”
Weight (approx)	in kilograms: 67 kg in pounds: 147 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

Career

On June 13, 2013, V (Kim Taehyung) made his BTS debut with the song “No More Dream” from their debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool. After clearing a Daegu audition, V finally joined Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee. He later joined Bangtan Boys in 2011, but it wasn’t until 2013 that it was made public that he was a formal band member.

In The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1, he was initially given credit for music composition for co-writing and co-producing the song “Hold Me Tight.” He co-wrote the lyrics for the song “Fun Boyz,” which was composed by fellow member Suga.

Under his own name, V made his acting debut in 2016 in the historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth on KBS2. Additionally, V’s melody was combined with Jungkook’s original lyrics for the song “Run.” Additionally, he wrote the music and words for the solo track “Stigma” from the album Wings.

“Singularity,” his second solo single, was made available in May 2018. “Singularity” was added to The Guardian’s “Top 50 songs for the month of June 2018” playlist a month after it was released, and it was ranked number 28 in Billboard’s Critics’ list of the “Top 50 BTS songs” as well.

V and the other members of BTS were given the coveted fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit medal by the South Korean President on October 24, 2018, in recognition of their contributions to the dissemination of culture. V was among the youngest recipients of this honor.

For the BTS World mobile game, V and bandmate J-Hope worked with Swedish singer Zara Larsson on a song titled “A Brand New Day.” On June 14, 2019, it was released, and on the World Digital Song Sales Chart, it debuted at number one.

On January 30, 2019, V posted “Scenery,” his debut solo single outside of BTS, on the group’s SoundCloud account. It smashed SoundCloud records by being the most streamed content on the platform in less than fourteen days, going from 20 million to 100 million in that time. “Scenery” broke the daily streaming record nine times in the two weeks that followed its release.

He published “Winter Bear,” his first English song in its entirety as well as his second solo single, on SoundCloud seven months later. Produced, written, and sung by V, the song “Sweet Night” was included in the soundtrack of the JTBC drama Itaewon Class on March 13, 2020. The song made the highest debut for a Korean soloist in the history of the chart when it debuted at number two on Billboard’s U.S. Digital Song Sales chart.

Award and Nomination

Kim Taehyung has won some popular awards in the South Korean music industry. He has won the Soompi Awards twice in his career for Best Idol Actor and Best Choreography in the year 2018 and 2019.

He has also won the APAN Music Awards for Best OST in the year 2020. He has also been nominated for the Melon Music Awards in the year 2017.

• Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (2018)

Won

• Soompi Awards – Best Idol Actor (2018)
• Soompi Awards – Best Choreography (2019)
• APAN Star Awards- Best OST (2020)

Nominated

• Melon Music Awards – Best OST (2017)

V Girlfriend / Relationship & Love Affair

V is now unmarried, much like the other members of the BTS, but throughout the years, speculation about his romantic situation has also taken over social media. The most popular relationship rumor included Korean actress Kim Yoo-Jung and BTS member V, but in the end, there was no proof to back up the rumors.

Facts About V

• His nicknames are: TaeTae, Blank Tae, CGV.
• He is 25 years old in the US age and 27 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 an adorable puppy named Yeontan/큰탄 in early 2018.
• He is very sociable and he has a lot of friends who are also idols. Some examples 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 includes: “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 as 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• He has a habit of collecting ties.
• According to the 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.
• Various artists have cited him as an influence and role model, such as The Boyz’s Younghoon and Hwall, Golden Child’s Jaehyun and Jangjun, MVP’s Been, Rainz’s Byun Hyun-min, Cravity’s Serim, Ateez’s Yeosang and Mingi, D-Crunch’s Jungseung and Dylan, Lucente’s Bao, Newkidd’s Yunmin, Boy Story’s Hanyu, TXT’s Beomgyu, Produce X 101 contestants Koo Jungmo, Lee Taeseung, and Mahiro Hidaka, and former Wanna One member Park Ji-hoon.

2013: Initial Phase of Career

Kim made his singing debut for the company Big Hit Entertainment in 2013. The news that he had been chosen to join the BTS group was later made public. His group was attempting to conceal his identity at the moment in order to generate excitement among the populace. Kim, though, feared that he may be kicked out of the organization. He later claimed that he felt lonely and nervous when he considered why his identity was kept a secret.

On June 13, 2013, Kim made his BTS debut by singing “No More Dream” off their 2 Cool 4 Skool first single album. When he co-wrote and co-produced the song “Hold Me Tight” for The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1, he received his first credit for music composition.

Kim provided some lyrics to “Fun Boyz” alongside bandmate Suga. He co-wrote the song “Run” with Jungkook for the album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part Two. The solo song “Stigma” from the album Wings was next written and produced by him. Along with bandmate J-Hope, V has unofficially recorded covers of Adele’s “Someone Like You” and “Hug Me”. In May 2018, Kim made his debut with his second solo song in the teaser for BTS’s then-upcoming third album, Love Yourself: Tear, “Singularity”. For the first time in the UK, this song was played on BBC Radio on October 25. It went on to become one of the “Top 50 tracks for June 2018” and one of the Top 50 songs overall by BTS. As a result of its favorable reviews, “Singularity” made it onto multiple year-end Critics’ Choice lists. It was ranked 20th on The New York Times’ list of “The 65 Best Songs of 2018” alongside “Fake Love”. Pop music writer Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times gave it a ranking of fourth.

Eight months or so later, Kim and one of the band’s members, Jimin, worked together on the song “Friends”. He also contributed to the song “Inner Child” on their seventh album.

Along with the many BTS collaborators, Kim was also named as a Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture in July 2021. The group was granted this status by South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who said it would “expand South Korea’s diplomatic efforts and international standing” and “lead the international agenda for future generations, such as sustainable growth.”

From 2016 – 2022: Individual Activities

In the beginning of 2016, Kim ‘V’ made his acting debut in a supporting role on the Korean broadcasting system in the historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth on KBS2, where he played himself. Along with his bandmate Jin, he co-wrote the song “It’s You” for the show’s soundtrack.

January 30, 2019, saw the release of Kim’s debut solo single, “Scenery”. You may find it on the BTS SoundCloud page. Docskim, the producer of Big Hit, wrote and produced the song with further assistance from Pdogg and Hiss Noise. The images for the cover art were also taken by V. It broke SoundCloud records in the shortest amount of time, going from 20 million to 100 million streams in less than fourteen days. In just two weeks, his single “Scenes” set a record for the most songs streamed. August 9th, seven months later, he posted “Winter Bear” to SoundCloud, which was his second solo song and the first one he wrote completely in English. Kim collaborated with several well-known musicians to produce and direct his music album.

The song “Sweet Night” by V was included on the Itaewon Class soundtrack, which was made available on March 13, 2020. V wrote, produced, and sang this English-only indie pop song. Reviews were generally favorable due to its arrangement, vocal performance, and heartfelt words. Together with Peakboy, he released the holiday single “Snow Flower” on December 25.

Creativity by Kim

Kim has a substantial fan base both domestically and abroad thanks to his well-known stage name, V. This hip-hop artist is well known for his strong voice and charming youthful appearance. V’s upbeat singing voice is generally well-liked by the critics, who particularly gave her permission to sing with a clearer and louder range.

When he sang his solo song “Stigma,” he was praised for his falsettos, which demonstrated his vocal range and exceptional musicianship. He received more vocal recognition because to the song. V’s “Singularity” tone was described as a major “tone setter” on BTS’s Love Yourself: Tear (2018) album by music critic Blanca Méndez. Katie Goh of Vice expressed the same opinion, referring to it as “one of V’s greatest vocal performances”. He (Kim) “has no trouble delivering incredibly calming, deep tones that are a major component in the overall sound for BTS,” claims Karen Ruffini of Elite Daily. V creates beautiful, peaceful music with ease.

Net Worth

Kim has a net worth of over $20 million altogether. In addition to performing in live concerts, V also makes a good living from acting in TV commercials. Additionally, he has participated in paid partnerships with Coca-Cola and other organizations. Through sponsored ads on Instagram, he also receives compensation. Kim’s Instagram account has almost 47 million followers.

Net Worth

$22 Million

Media reports claim that the BTS group earned over $170 million in revenue in 2019. The only other band making more money at the time was Metallica. The primary source of income for the BTS members—50 million, or over $7 million each—was their global concert revenues.

Collaborations 

In addition to playing with the band, he has worked on other projects alongside his bandmates. Friends was one of the songs on BTS’s Map of the Soul album, which was released in 2020. This song included a joint effort from him and Park Jimin. This well-known song is probably recognizable to you if you enjoy BTS.

V wrote and composed two solo tracks before adding his third, “Inner Child,” to the 2020 album Map of Soul. V said he had been waiting for his pal Jimin around morning. He was motivated to write the song during that time by BTS frontman RM.

Similarly, he collaborates with his bandmate Jhope and the Swedish vocalist Zara Larsson. A brand-new song peaked at the top of Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart in June 2019. He worked on the It’s Definitely You soundtrack alongside his bandmate Jin. In the end, he collaborated with RM as well and dropped the song 4 O’Clock to commemorate BTS’s fourth anniversary.

On January 30, 2019, V released his debut independent song, The Scenery. As a result, this song smashed numerous records and set milestones. It soared from 20 to 200 million streams in just fourteen days.

Source of Income

Undeniably, he is a highly talented individual with a diverse range of skills, which have afforded him multiple streams of income.

• Music
• Endorsements
• Modeling
• Concerts

Solo Tracks

Kim has released several solo tracks right from the start, including:

• 95 Graduation
• It’s Definitely You
• Stigma
• Singularity
• 4 O’clock
• Inner Child
• Christmas Tree
• Winter Bear

First Solo Album

In September 2023, he currently published his debut solo album. Since then, he has spent a great deal of time working on his album. His CD was eagerly anticipated by his fan base. He has added six tracks in all to his new album, LAYOVER. Within 4 hours of its release, this album has already shattered the record for the highest selling album in Hanteo history. On the first day, 1,672,138 copies were sold. He stated that he recorded it in Jungkook’s house and first shared it with his bandmate, who also directed LAYOVER.

• Love Me Again
• Rainy Days
• Blue
• For Us
• Slow Dancing
• Slow Dancing (piano ver.)

Rainy Days and the song Love Me Again from LAYOVER were pre-released on August 10, 2023.

About title of this album, V said that

It is a depiction of myself and taste. Before reaching any destination, you rest up for some time and that’s why I named it as “Layover”.

The “Love Me Again” music video, which is from the album, is the fastest music video by a male solo artist to earn 2 million views in just 22 minutes and 1 million likes in just 36 minutes. Additionally, “Love Me Again” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. Regarding it, V asserted that he wants it to just happen to you at random and that you appreciate it. The album’s Focus Track is “Slow Dancing.” In summary, each of these six tracks is poised to break additional records.

Television Series

Not to mention, Tae has gained a lot of praise for his outstanding acting skills. He is well-known among BTS members for having the Most Dramatic Personality. In 2016, he made his television debut alongside Park Seo-Jon, Park Hyung-Sik, Choi Woo Shik, and Peakboy in the series Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. They’re referred to as Wooga Squad. They spend significant time together and are all extremely good friends.

Reality Shows

In addition, V has appeared on Disney+ reality programs such as Jinny’s Kitchen and In the Soop: Friendcation. Choi Woo Shik, Jung Yu-mi, and Park Seo-Jon starred in the Mexico-shot film Jinny’s Kitchen.

Awards

Taking everything into account, his diligence and commitment to his profession have allowed him to climb the success ladder. A young man from the Seo district gained attention by using obstacles as learning opportunities.

Ceremony	Category
Melon Music Awards (2016)	Best OST Award (It’s Definitely You)
Korean Popular Music Award (2018)	Best Vocalist Award
American Music Awards (2018)	Favorite Social Artist
American Music Awards (2019)	Favorite Social Artist
Seoul Music Award (2019)	Best Popularity Award
American Music Awards (2020)	Favorite Social Artist
Gaon Chart Music Award (2021)	Artist of the Year
Golden Disc Awards (2021)	Best OST Award (Sweet Night)

Rumors

Because of earlier rumors, V has a lot of critics. There were rumors going around that he was dating Jennie, a member of BlackPink. They were spotted driving together on Jeju Island, causing a stir on social media. A video of two artists strolling through Parisian streets while holding hands went viral in May of 2023. V and Jennie were in Paris at the time for the Cannes Film Festival and the Celine Event, respectively. People attempted to identify them based on their attire and gait pattern even though the footage was grainy and taken at night.

A lot of people claim to have been cosplayers. A few weeks afterward, Jennie shared a number of pictures from her trip to Paris on Instagram. She was dressed similarly to the person in a widely shared viral video on social media. They both would rather keep things subtle. They or their agencies have not issued an official statement in response to this rumor. The admirers of these two icons are in a constant state of competition. Therefore, this rumor caused reaction against both artists.

Brand Ambassador

After conquering the music and drama industry, Tae also made a name for himself in the fashion world. At the present time, he is the brand Ambassador of

• Celine
• Cartier
• SimInvest
• Panthère lines

Interesting Facts

• To begin with, in his first solo album LAYOVER his pet Yeontan also starred in Photo albums.
• In August 2023, V went to Tokyo, Japan for a new opening of a French Luxury brand Celine, and thousands of people were waiting for him on the streets just to see his glance.
• Above all, V does not like coffee and he cannot handle spicy food too.
• Interestingly, he can speak Japanese fluently.
• Following, his pet’s name is Pomeranian named Kim Yeontan also called “Tannie” by him, has been with him for 7 years now.
• Kim Taehyung revealed that he watched cat videos and learned a lot about them.
• Before being named the brand ambassador of Celine, V was sometimes referred to as “Gucci Boy“.
• In order to mention, he belongs to the “Vocal line” of BTS.
• V and his bandmate Jimin were together in high school.
• Particularly, he likes photography. He loves to capture natural scenery.
• He loves children. He has attractive kinship with kids.
• In addition to his other contributions, he has also donated to various causes and taken part in numerous charity events.
• In particular, V is also known for his unwavering certainty.

• Another key point, the Army has proclaimed that he said the funniest things with a straight face.
• Recently, an interview with Tae was released on the YouTube channel Dingo Story where he spent a day with the army.
• Tae is always praised for his dual personality; cuteness and slayer looks.
• Jungkook from BTS is his best friend and is adored by fans as “TaeKook”.
• Whereas, Tae fans called him “Bear” and “Tiger”.
• His music taste keeps on fluctuating from classical to Jazz and from Jazz to Rock music.
• Likewise, he is a big fan of Jazz music and also posted reels of Jazz Music.
• He often comes live on Weverse to interact with his fans. He set a record for making the shortest lives of hardly 3,4 minutes.
• Simultaneously, he is currently very active on his social media and continues to post his stories on Instagram.
• Especially, he belongs to the “Makanae Line” of BTS and is loved for his boxy smile.
• The army likes the red color on him and commends him that he owns this color.
• Since, Taehyungshii and Park Jimin both are 95-liners,
• Lately, he joined TikTok for a trend called “Hype Boy” with a group New Jeans. It was first video of him with a group other than BTS. The audience admires him for his smooth dancing moves.
• in the same vein, he is K-pop soloist with increasing fan following recently and became the Most Followed on Spotify.
• Correspondingly, he said in one of his interviews that he recently watched the movie “Barbie” and found it impactful.
• Furthermore, his favorite part of his body is his long fingers.