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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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Official records · wins and honours

Awards & Honours

Selected recognition linked to the awarding organisation or primary record.

2024
Seoul Music AwardsCompetitive win
Main Award (Bonsang)
V
Official record
2024
Seoul Music AwardsCompetitive win
Fan Choice of the Year
V
Official record
2024
iHeartRadio Music AwardsCompetitive win
Favorite Debut Album (socially voted)
Layover
Official record
2024
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
Fans’ Choice Male Top 10
V
Official record
2023
Grammy AwardsNomination
Nomination: Album of the Year
Music of the Spheres — BTS feature
Official record
2023
Grammy AwardsNomination
Nomination: Pop Duo/Group Performance
My Universe — Coldplay/BTS
Official record
2023
Grammy AwardsNomination
Nomination: Best Music Video
Yet to Come — BTS
Official record

Main Award (Bonsang)

Fan Choice of the Year

Favorite Debut Album (socially voted)

Fans’ Choice Male Top 10

Nomination: Album of the Year

Nomination: Pop Duo/Group Performance

Nomination: Best Music Video