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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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