🏆 V has reached No. 31 in the K-pop Idol ranking for in January 2026.
Artist Profile
- Real Name: Kim Tae-hyung
- Native Name: 김태형
- Nicknames: V, TaeTae, CGV, Baby Bear
- Birthday: Dec 30, 1995 (30 years old)
- Blood type: AB
- Height/Weight: 179 cm (5’10.5") / 63.4 kg (139.8 lbs)
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- MBTI: INFP-T
- Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor
- Language Skills: Korean, Japanese, English
- Current Agency: Big Hit Music
- Debut: June 13, 2013
- Years Active: 2013–present (13 years)
- Group: BTS
V, born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is active in the music and entertainment industry in South Korea and is a member of the boy band BTS, serving as a vocalist and visual.
Early life
Kim Tae-hyung was born on December 30, 1995, in Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea, and was raised in Geochang County. He is the eldest of three children. During his youth, Kim Tae-hyung expressed a desire to pursue a singing career and began learning to play the saxophone in middle school.
In 2011, Kim Tae-hyung auditioned for Big Hit Entertainment in Daegu and was selected as a trainee. During the training period, he attended Korean Arts High School and graduated in 2014.
Career
In 2011, V passed the Big Hit Entertainment audition in Daegu and began his tenure as a trainee. During this phase, he participated in vocal and dance training while preparing for his debut as a member of BTS.
On June 13, 2013, V made his official debut as a vocalist of BTS on the music program M Countdown with the track “No More Dream” from the single album 2 Cool 4 Skool. Subsequently, he continued activities with the group in releases including the EP O!RUL8,2? and the first Korean studio album Dark & Wild.
In 2014, V participated in promotions with BTS for the EPs Skool Luv Affair and Skool Luv Affair Special Addition, while also performing in the group’s first concert series in South Korea and internationally.
In 2015, he served as a vocalist during the promotional cycles for the albums The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt.1 and The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt.2, and participated in group concert tours.
In 2016, V received his first co-composition credit for the song “Hold Me Tight” on the EP The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt.1 and co-wrote lyrics for “Fun Boyz.” That same year, he released the solo track “Stigma” in the album Wings as a singer and co-composer. Also in 2016, V began his acting career with a supporting role as Hansung in the historical television drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, for which he and Jin performed the soundtrack “It’s Definitely You.”
In 2017, V continued his activities as a singer during the promotions for You Never Walk Alone and Love Yourself: Her, performed “Stigma” during group concerts, and participated in a world tour.
In 2018, he and BTS released the albums Love Yourself: Tear and Love Yourself: Answer, continuing group promotional and performance activities.
In 2019, V released the self-composed track “Scenery” on SoundCloud. He followed this with the English-language song “Winter Bear” and the track “4 O’Clock,” a collaboration with RM.
In 2020, V released the song “Sweet Night” for the Itaewon Class soundtrack as a singer and producer, and released “Snow Flower” featuring Peakboy. That same year, he continued activities with BTS for the albums Map of the Soul: 7 and BE, which included his solo track “Inner Child.”
In 2021, V released “Christmas Tree” for the Our Beloved Summer soundtrack and continued group activities during the promotions for “Butter” and “Permission to Dance.”
In 2022, V appeared in the reality program In the Soop: Friendcation with the Wooga.
In 2023, V released the tracks “Love Me Again” and “Rainy Days” with accompanying music videos. On September 8, 2023, he released the EP Layover under the stage name V, with “Slow Dancing” as the lead single. Layover and its tracks appeared on various international charts, including the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2024, V released digital singles including “Fri(end)s,” “Winter Ahead” (with Park Hyo-shin), and a remix of “White Christmas” featuring the voice of Bing Crosby. That year, he paused performance activities to fulfill mandatory military service.
In 2025, previously released works by V, including the album Layover and digital singles, continued to appear on charts and streaming platforms.
In 2026, V completed his military service and rejoined BTS for a new album and a world tour scheduled for the spring of 2026.
Fun facts
- He had the childhood nickname TaeTae because of his innocent and cute facial expressions.
- He shared that his original dream was to become a saxophone player rather than a singer.
- He has one single eyelid and one double eyelid, creating a distinct and recognizable look.
- He has a habit of grinding his teeth while sleeping, which fans have frequently discussed online.
- He is often called the comedian of BTS due to his natural way of trolling fans and fellow members.
- He once posted a series of personal photos showcasing his unique style, featuring cooking, slippers, and spontaneous selfies.
- He is known for his random livestreams, which have generated many cute memes.
- He frequently becomes a subject for memes due to his highly expressive facial expressions.
- He once climbed a tree but did not know how to get down, a moment fans remember as quite humorous.
- He has a hobby of collecting ties and was once teased by fans for liking ties more than food.
- He is noted by fans to have a low alcohol tolerance, as even one glass of beer can make him tipsy.
- He is often featured in animal-related memes because of his great love for dogs and cats.
- He once went viral for a small ponytail hairstyle that fans playfully called apple hair.
- He appeared in a music video scene that easily became a meme because of his very relaxed expression.
- He often makes fans laugh with natural moments captured when he is not acting for the camera.
