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V Biography
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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Full name: Kim Tae-hyung
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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How old is V?
His official member record gives December 30, 1995.
Sources: BIGHIT MUSIC / BTS Japan
What is his full name?
Kim Tae-hyung, also romanized Kim Taehyung. V is his stage name.
Sources: Yonhap / Park Boram
Which drama did he act in?
KBS cast him as Han-Seong in Hwarang; the Korean premiere was in December 2016.
Sources: KBS / Park Jae-hwan · KBS World
What defines his solo music?
Layover arrived in September 2023; FRI(END)S and the Park Hyo-shin duet Winter Ahead followed in 2024.
Sources: Universal Music Canada · BIGHIT MUSIC / BTS Japan · BIGHIT MUSIC / Weverse
Has he contributed to television soundtracks?
His releases include Sweet Night for Itaewon Class and Christmas Tree for Our Beloved Summer.
Sources: Apple Music / release label · Apple Music / release label
What is the current group record?
ARIRANG, the Seoul comeback concert and Bao Nguyen’s documentary BTS: The Return form the checked March 2026 release record.
Sources: Netflix
Is more acting officially announced?
The 2026 interview describes interest in varied roles. It does not announce a new drama or film.
Sources: Rolling Stone Germany / Brian Hiatt
What happened to Yeontan?
His public memorial was reported in December 2024. Yeontan appears here as a deceased historical companion.
Sources: Soompi / D. Kim
Which social channel is verified?
The checked Instagram profile @thv carries V’s name and the verified badge. BANGTANTV is a separately labelled group channel.
Sources: Instagram / V · BIGHIT MUSIC / BTS Japan