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V

Singer, songwriter and actor

Born 1995

V is the stage name of South Korean singer and actor Kim Tae-hyung. Raised by his grandparents while his parents worked, he accompanied a friend to an audition and was recruited himself. His career began with BTS’s 2013 debut and developed across group recordings and performances. He played Han-Seong in Hwarang. Friendcation later brought him together with friends for a screen travel series. His early songwriting includes 4 O’Clock with RM and the self-composed Scenery. Sweet Night entered the Itaewon Class soundtrack. Christmas Tree followed for Our Beloved Summer. Layover brought his first solo album in 2023. FRI(END)S followed in 2024. Winter Ahead paired him with Park Hyo-shin. wherever u r brought a collaboration with UMI. White Christmas combined his singing with Bing Crosby’s recorded voice. In 2026, BTS released ARIRANG. V also appeared in the Seoul comeback concert film. Bao Nguyen’s documentary BTS: The Return records the group’s return. His September interview reflects on performing and learning piano.

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ConnectionRMBTS bandmate and 4 O’Clock co-composer.

ConnectionJinBTS bandmate; Vogue cooking participant.

ConnectionJiminBTS bandmate; Vogue cooking participant.

V in a historical Dispatch Los Angeles photo shoot in 2017 — Profile image · Korea Dispatch; existing crop DanielleTH / CC BY 3.0

NewNews25 Sept 2026

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V discusses life on tour
Checked October 2, 2026: the September interview discusses performing with BTS and learning piano.
9 Sept 2026Checked original or explicitly attributed report
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Solo music and acting remain creative interests
The dated German interview discusses future creative ambitions without announcing a new solo album or acting project.
20 Apr 2026Checked original or explicitly attributed report
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Broadcast
BTS concert and documentary
The Seoul concert and BTS: The Return accompany ARIRANG.
27 Mar 2026Official source
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A shared cooking appearance
V cooks with Jin and Jimin; Jin selected the noodles.
27 Mar 2026Original source
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A reflection on creative balance
The English cover interview discusses artistic interests and exercise. Its December publication differs from the February issue label.
24 Dec 2025Checked original or explicitly attributed report
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A public farewell to Yeontan
A translated public statement records V mourning his dog. The report does not identify the precise date of death.
2 Dec 2024Checked original or explicitly attributed report
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Award
A solo fan-choice honor
Yonhap lists V among the male fan-choice winners, separately from the ceremony’s main award.
22 Nov 2024Checked original or explicitly attributed report
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Project
Layover establishes the solo album record
The label announces a September release, including Slow Dancing, Rainy Days, Love Me Again, Blue and For Us.
8 Aug 2023Checked original or explicitly attributed report
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Selected Credits

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Year	Title	Role
2024	V: FRI(END)SMusic videoIMDb	V
2024	V with PARK HYO SHIN: Winter AheadMusic videoIMDb	V
2026	BTS: The ReturndocumentaryIMDb	Self
2026	BTS: The Comeback Live - ARIRANGTV specialIMDb	Self / BTS member
2026	ARIRANGGroup album	Vocalist / BTS member

Timeline

1995—2024

1995Born on December 30.
2013Debuted with BTS.
2013Recorded 2 Cool 4 Skool as a BTS member.
2016BTS released Wings.
2016Played Han-Seong in Hwarang.
2017Released 4 O’Clock, co-composed with RM.
2018BTS released Love Yourself: Answer.
2019Released the self-composed Scenery.
2019Performed in and directed Winter Bear.
2020Contributed Sweet Night to Itaewon Class.
2020BTS released Map of the Soul: 7 and BE.
2021Released Christmas Tree for Our Beloved Summer.
2022Appeared in IN THE SOOP: Friendcation.
2022BTS released Proof.
2023Released Layover.
2023Appeared in BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star.
2023Collaborated with UMI on wherever u r.
2024Performed onscreen in IU’s Love Wins All.
2024Released FRI(END)S and Winter Ahead.
2024Collaborated on White Christmas with Bing Crosby’s recording.
2024Layover won the socially voted iHeartRadio debut-album category.

Merry Go Round video

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V discusses life on tour

Solo music and acting remain creative interests

BTS concert and documentary

A shared cooking appearance

A reflection on creative balance

A public farewell to Yeontan

A solo fan-choice honor

Layover establishes the solo album record