V (Kim Taehyung) BTS Member Profile 2026: Age, Songs & Facts
V, born Kim Taehyung, is a South Korean singer and a member of BTS, the seven-member group managed by BIGHIT MUSIC under HYBE. BTS debuted in June 2013 with 2 COOL 4 SKOOL and โNo More Dream,โ with V among the seven original members.
Over the years, V has developed a career that extends beyond group releases. He made his acting debut in the 2016 historical drama Hwarang, released several individually credited songs before his first solo album, contributed to television soundtracks, and formally launched his solo album career with Layover in September 2023.
His solo catalog has produced major international chart results. Layover debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, while โSlow Dancingโ reached No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. Earlier, โChristmas Treeโ became the first solo song by a Korean solo artist to debut at No. 1 on Billboardโs Digital Song Sales chart.
As of September 2026, V is active again with BTS following his military service. The group released its fifth studio album ARIRANG on March 20, 2026, followed by the BTS WORLD TOUR โARIRANGโ.
Quick Facts About V
| Fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | V (๋ท) |
| Birth Name | Kim Taehyung (๊นํํ) |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1995 |
| Age | 30 as of September 25, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Daegu, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Agency | BIGHIT MUSIC |
| Group | BTS |
| Group Debut | June 13, 2013 |
| Solo Debut | September 8, 2023 |
| Solo Debut Album | Layover |
| BTS Fandom | ARMY |
| Official Solo Fandom | No separately established official fandom publicly confirmed |
| Height | 178.8 cm, a figure V confirmed in 2021; some databases round it to 179 cm |
| Weight | Current verified figure not publicly available |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | ENTP, according to the latest profile information cited by KProfiles from a 2025 Weverse update |
| Education | Korea Art School; Global Cyber University |
| Current Status | Active |
| Official Colors | Not officially confirmed for V as a solo artist |
The height figure is one example where sources vary slightly. KProfiles records 178.8 cm based on V’s own 2021 confirmation, while other databases round the figure to 179 cm. For this profile, 178.8 cm is used rather than presenting the rounded number as a separate measurement.
Global Cyber University confirms that V enrolled in 2015 and graduated in 2020.
Table of Contents
Who Is V?
V is one of BTS’s vocalists and one of the group’s most recognizable individual performers. His official stage name is V, while his acting work and personal identity are frequently referred to by his birth name, Kim Taehyung.
BIGHIT MUSIC’s BTS profile lists V among the group’s seven members and describes BTS as a South Korean group that debuted in June 2013. The group’s debut release, 2 COOL 4 SKOOL, introduced โNo More Dreamโ as its debut track and established the early hip-hop direction of the group.
V’s individual identity gradually expanded within that framework. Rather than immediately releasing a formal solo album, he first shared individual songs and soundtrack work, allowing listeners to see a quieter side of his musical style. His official solo album arrived a decade after BTS’s debut with Layover in 2023.
Early Life and Pre-Debut Years
V was born on December 30, 1995, in Daegu, South Korea. Established profile sources identify Daegu as his birthplace and note that he later spent part of his youth in Geochang before moving to Seoul for his career.
His route into BIGHIT MUSIC has become one of the better-known audition stories in BTS history. In a 2021 interview with Jimmy Fallon, V confirmed that he originally traveled to an audition with a friend and had not planned to audition himself. He was encouraged to try out after accompanying his friend.
That audition eventually led him into BIGHIT Entertainment’s trainee system, before the company became part of the present HYBE structure.
V’s educational background also includes formal higher education. Global Cyber University states that he enrolled in 2015 and graduated in 2020, joining fellow BTS members who also attended the institution.
BTS Debut and Rise
BTS officially debuted on June 13, 2013, with 2 COOL 4 SKOOL and the title track โNo More Dream.โ The group’s official discography describes the debut project as rooted in hip-hop and centered on messages concerning young people’s dreams and ambitions.
V’s early career developed inside a group that gradually moved from a strongly hip-hop-oriented identity toward a much broader pop sound. BIGHIT’s official discography shows the group’s changing musical themes across projects such as The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, WINGS, Love Yourself, MAP OF THE SOUL, BE, and later releases.
V also began receiving individual songwriting opportunities during BTS’s growth. BIGHIT’s documentation for The Most Beautiful Moment in Life pt.1 specifically notes that vocal members including V and Jung Kook joined the production and songwriting credits on that project.
That gradual involvement became important to the way his later solo music was presented.
V’s Acting Career
V made his acting debut under his real name, Kim Taehyung, in the KBS2 historical drama Hwarang: The Beginning, later commonly referred to simply as Hwarang. BIGHIT confirmed his casting in February 2016, with V playing Han Sung.
Before filming, V also prepared for scenes that required horseback riding. Soompi reported that official BTS content showed him training at an equestrian center ahead of his debut.
During the Hwarang press conference, V discussed the difficulty of balancing drama filming with BTS’s touring schedule and described the support he received from the BTS members during the project.
The drama gave V an opportunity to expand beyond music and established acting as another part of his public career. He has not, however, maintained a large filmography comparable to full-time actors; music remains the central part of his career.
V’s Music Before His Official Solo Debut
V’s solo musical identity existed several years before Layover.
His self-released projects included โ4 O’Clock,โ โScenery,โ โWinter Bear,โ and โSnow Flower.โ BIGHIT’s official archive maintains dedicated pages for several of these songs, including โScenery,โ โWinter Bear,โ and โSnow Flower.โ
These releases helped establish a musical side of V that leaned toward softer textures and intimate presentation rather than the scale of BTS’s group productions.
His soundtrack work also became significant.
In 2016, V appeared on the Hwarang soundtrack with Jin through โIt’s Definitely You.โ His later OST work became more prominent with โSweet Nightโ for the JTBC drama Itaewon Class. V participated in the composition and lyrics of โSweet Night,โ an English-language indie-pop song built around acoustic guitar and violin.
Christmas Tree and V’s OST Success
One of V’s most important pre-Layover solo milestones was โChristmas Tree,โ released for the SBS drama Our Beloved Summer in December 2021.
The song became a major U.S. chart milestone. Billboard reported that it debuted at No. 1 on Digital Song Sales, making V the first Korean solo artist to debut at No. 1 on that chart with a solo song. It also debuted at No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song also performed strongly in Japan. Soompi reported that it reached No. 1 on the Oricon daily digital singles chart and set a first-day download record for a Korean soloist there at the time.
These results helped establish V as a solo chart presence before the release of his first album.
V’s Solo Debut: Layover
V officially made his solo album debut on September 8, 2023, with the six-track mini album Layover. Yonhap reported that the album marked the final solo album debut among BTS’s seven members at the time.
The album contained:
| Track | Role |
|---|---|
| โRainy Daysโ | Pre-release track |
| โBlueโ | Album track |
| โLove Me Againโ | Pre-release track |
| โSlow Dancingโ | Title track |
| โFor Usโ | Album track |
| โSlow Dancing (Piano Ver.)โ | Alternate version |
Layover was designed around a comparatively restrained musical presentation. Rather than emphasizing the large-scale pop structure associated with BTS’s stadium material, the project emphasized V’s lower register and a more relaxed pop/R&B palette. BIGHIT and Yonhap described the release as an opportunity for V to show a more personal side of his musical identity.
The results were substantial.
Hanteo data reported by Yonhap showed 2,101,974 copies sold in the album’s first week, making V the first K-pop solo artist to pass two million first-week sales on Hanteo at that point.
On the U.S. Billboard 200, Layover debuted at No. 2, giving V one of the highest chart positions achieved by a K-pop soloist at the time.
Slow Dancing and Billboard History
The Layover title track โSlow Dancingโ became V’s highest-charting solo song on the Billboard Hot 100 when it debuted at No. 51.
The song also helped push V higher on Billboard’s Artist 100. Soompi reported that he reached No. 3 on that chart in September 2023, tying Suga at the time for the second-highest position achieved by a Korean soloist, behind Jimin’s No. 1 peak earlier that year.
Before the album’s release, V had already made an impact on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart. โLove Me Againโ and โRainy Daysโ took the top two positions in one of the August 2023 rankings, while the unreleased โSlow Dancingโ entered at No. 7.
V After Layover
V continued releasing music after Layover rather than treating the album as the end of his solo work.
In March 2024, he released โFRI(END)S,โ a pop-soul R&B digital single. BIGHIT described the track as a song combining V’s lower register with falsetto and a fuller choral ending.
He also collaborated with UMI on โwherever u r,โ released on December 30, 2023, V’s birthday. The song was released through UMI’s official channels, with the official credits listing V as a performer and songwriter.
Another important collaboration arrived with Park Hyo Shin through โWinter Ahead.โ BIGHIT maintains the song’s official release page, and Billboard-chart coverage reported that the track debuted at No. 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 2024. It also reached No. 1 on Digital Song Sales.
V’s Military Service
V began the process of fulfilling South Korea’s mandatory military service in late 2023.
BIGHIT announced that V, RM, Jimin and Jung Kook had begun their enlistment process, followed by a later notice confirming that RM and V would enter the Army as active-duty soldiers.
V enlisted in December 2023 and served in a special mission unit under the military police. Yonhap reported that he was discharged on June 10, 2025, alongside RM.
At his discharge ceremony, V said military service had been a period in which he reconsidered and organized his mind and body, and he expressed his desire to return to ARMY and perform again.
By the end of June 2025, all seven BTS members had completed their mandatory service obligations.
V’s 2025 Return to the Public Eye
After completing military service, V quickly returned to major public schedules.
Vogue reported on his post-service appearance at Celine’s Spring 2026 show in Paris in July 2025. He later appeared at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ stadium for a ceremonial first pitch and attended Vogue World: Hollywood in October 2025.
His fashion work also continued through established luxury-brand relationships. Vogue Japan’s reporting confirms his role with Celine, while Cartier announced him as an ambassador for the Panthรจre de Cartier campaign in 2023.
These activities are separate from his music career, but they have become a significant part of his public professional profile.
V’s 2026 BTS Activities
The biggest development for V in 2026 has been BTS’s return as a complete group.
BIGHIT MUSIC’s official ARIRANG page identifies the album as BTS’s first group album in three years and nine months and says it contains 14 tracks.
The album was officially released on March 20, 2026, according to Weverse’s official pre-order notice.
The group marked the release with BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026. BIGHIT announced that the event would feature the new songs and be streamed on Netflix.
The album also made a major U.S. chart impact. Yonhap reported that ARIRANG debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving BTS its seventh chart-topper on the Billboard 200.
The album’s arrival was followed by the BTS WORLD TOUR โARIRANGโ. Official BIGHIT notices document tour schedules across North America and Europe, Latin America, and Asia and Australia.
As of September 2026, the official schedule also includes an additional Jakarta show on December 29, 2026, while an additional Bulacan show is scheduled for March 16, 2027.
V’s 2026 Artistic Direction
V’s comments in Vogue Japan provide useful context for his current creative direction.
In the interview published around the February 2026 issue, V said he had been listening to many different kinds of music and felt that his preferred musical direction had shifted somewhat. He also said that โWinter Aheadโ was the song that felt most like the current Kim Taehyung, while describing another truly โV-likeโ song as something he had yet to make.
That distinction is revealing. His solo career has already moved through OSTs, self-released songs, collaborations and Layover, yet he has publicly suggested that he still sees room to define what the most complete version of his solo musical identity might sound like.
As of the latest publicly available information reviewed for this article, there is no confirmed announcement of a second V studio album or mini album after Layover. His clearly documented 2026 musical work is centered on BTS’s ARIRANG era and world tour.
V’s Music Style and Artistic Identity
V’s solo music is difficult to reduce to one genre.
His catalog includes indie-pop and acoustic OST material, pop-soul R&B in โFRI(END)S,โ jazz-leaning and traditional pop textures in โWinter Ahead,โ and the soft pop/R&B atmosphere of Layover.
A defining musical feature is his deep lower register. BIGHIT’s description of โFRI(END)S,โ for example, specifically points to V moving between low notes and falsetto.
His 2026 Vogue Japan interview also confirmed his interest in jazz. V discussed Chet Baker and described Born to Be Blue as an especially memorable film, connecting his interest in the jazz musician’s story to his own listening habits.
From an editorial perspective, V’s solo catalog has therefore been less about chasing the loudest possible production and more about establishing a recognizable mood. That is an interpretation rather than an official genre classification, but it is consistent with the public descriptions of Layover, โSweet Night,โ โWinter Ahead,โ and โFRI(END)S.โ
V’s Fashion and Brand Career
Fashion has become another major professional area for V.
He became a Celine ambassador in 2023, and Cartier announced him as a Panthรจre de Cartier ambassador in July of the same year.
Vogue Japan’s 2026 profile describes his post-service return through Celine appearances and notes that his public activities have increasingly included fashion alongside music.
His own description of his fashion style is notably simple. In the Vogue Japan interview, he used the word โwarmโ to describe his personal style and said that he tries to include a hint of red in his outfits.
The statement is useful because it comes directly from V rather than from a fashion commentator. It also explains why his wardrobe can shift between tailored luxury fashion and more relaxed everyday clothing without necessarily being tied to one rigid style category.
Awards and Major Achievements
| Year | Achievement | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Global iTunes milestone | โSweet Nightโ | Reached No. 1 in 105 iTunes regions, according to Soompi’s report |
| 2022 | Billboard Digital Song Sales | โChristmas Treeโ | No. 1 debut |
| 2023 | Hanteo first-week record at the time | Layover | 2,101,974 first-week sales |
| 2023 | Billboard 200 | Layover | No. 2 |
| 2023 | Billboard Hot 100 | โSlow Dancingโ | No. 51 |
| 2023 | Billboard Artist 100 | V | No. 3 peak in the reported week |
| 2024 | Billboard Hot 100 | โWinter Aheadโ | No. 99 |
| 2025 | The Fact Music Awards | V | Best Music โ Winter |
The Sweet Night iTunes figure and its record status were reported by Soompi in 2020.
The Layover sales and Billboard positions were documented by Yonhap and Billboard-related reporting.
At the 2025 The Fact Music Awards, V won Best Music โ Winter.
Tours and Concerts
V’s concert career is primarily connected to BTS rather than a separate solo concert tour.
In 2026, he returned to full-group touring with BTS’s WORLD TOUR โARIRANGโ. Official BIGHIT announcements document dates across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia.
Major confirmed 2026 tour milestones include:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | March 21, 2026 |
| BTS WORLD TOUR โARIRANGโ in Goyang | April 9, 11 and 12, 2026 |
| Mexico City shows | May 7, 9 and 10, 2026 |
| Madrid | June 26โ27, 2026 |
| Busan | June 12โ13, 2026 |
| Jakarta additional show | December 29, 2026 |
| Bulacan additional show | March 16, 2027 |
The listed dates come from BIGHIT/Weverse notices and represent scheduled events, not a claim that every date was completed at the time this profile was checked.
Agency and Management
V is managed by BIGHIT MUSIC, the label behind BTS and a subsidiary of HYBE. BTS’s official profile identifies BIGHIT MUSIC as the group’s management environment.
In September 2023, Yonhap reported that all seven BTS members, including V, had renewed their exclusive contracts with BigHit Music for a second time. HYBE had said the renewed contracts would take effect in 2025.
Because current individual contract terms are not publicly detailed, this profile does not estimate contract values or private financial conditions.
Brand Endorsements
| Year | Brand | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Celine | Brand ambassador |
| 2023 | Cartier | Ambassador / Panthรจre de Cartier campaign |
| 2025โ2026 | Celine | Continued public ambassador-related activities |
Vogue reported his Celine ambassadorship and continued Celine appearances, including the 2025 Paris Fashion Week return and 2026 Vogue Japan editorial.
Cartier formally announced V as a Panthรจre de Cartier ambassador in July 2023.
Education
V attended Korea Art School according to established profile records, and he later enrolled at Global Cyber University in 2015. The university confirms that he graduated in 2020.
Global Cyber University lists V among its BTS alumni and records the school’s President’s Award being presented to V and Jimin in 2021.
Family Background
V has spoken publicly about aspects of his upbringing, and established profile sources identify him as having a younger sister and younger brother.
However, detailed information about his family’s private occupations, finances and personal circumstances is not necessary to understand his professional career. This article therefore does not reproduce unneeded private details.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed current relationship information that needs to be presented as an established fact in this profile.
Online speculation and fan theories are not treated as evidence.
Net Worth
V’s exact net worth is not publicly available.
Online celebrity-net-worth websites often publish unsupported figures, so those numbers are not included here as facts. V’s documented professional revenue areas include recorded music, concerts and touring, brand partnerships, merchandise-related activity and other entertainment work, but his personal income from those activities is not publicly disclosed.
Social Media Presence
| Platform | Official / Verified Information |
|---|---|
| @thv | |
| Weverse | BTS Weverse / Kim Taehyung profile |
| X / Twitter | No separate current individual account treated as an official solo account here |
| TikTok | No separate current individual account treated as an official solo account here |
| YouTube | Official V music content is distributed through HYBE/BTS official channels |
V’s individual Instagram account is listed by established profile sources, while Weverse maintains a Kim Taehyung profile within the BTS community.
Interesting Facts About V
- V’s real name is Kim Taehyung. He uses the stage name V for his music career and his birth name for acting work.
- He was born on December 30, 1995. His birthplace is Daegu, South Korea.
- V did not initially plan to audition for BIGHIT. He has confirmed that he accompanied a friend to an audition before being encouraged to try out himself.
- He debuted with BTS in 2013. BTS’s debut single album was 2 COOL 4 SKOOL.
- V graduated from Global Cyber University in 2020. The university lists him among its alumni.
- His acting debut was in Hwarang. He played Han Sung under his real name, Kim Taehyung.
- โSweet Nightโ was self-composed. V participated in its composition and lyrics for Itaewon Class.
- โChristmas Treeโ made Billboard history for a Korean soloist. It debuted at No. 1 on Digital Song Sales.
- V’s first solo album was Layover. It was released on September 8, 2023.
- Layover passed two million first-week sales on Hanteo. Yonhap reported 2,101,974 copies in its first week.
- Layover debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
- โSlow Dancingโ reached No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became V’s highest-charting solo Hot 100 entry at the time.
- โwherever u rโ was released on V’s birthday. UMI released the collaboration with V on December 30, 2023.
- V collaborated with Park Hyo Shin on โWinter Ahead.โ BIGHIT maintains an official release page for the track.
- โWinter Aheadโ entered the Billboard Hot 100. It debuted at No. 99 in December 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is V?
V is the stage name of Kim Taehyung, a South Korean singer and member of BTS under BIGHIT MUSIC. He is also a solo artist and actor.
2. What is V’s real name?
V’s real name is Kim Taehyung (๊นํํ).
3. When was V born?
V was born on December 30, 1995.
4. How old is V in 2026?
V is 30 years old as of September 25, 2026.
5. Where was V born?
V was born in Daegu, South Korea.
6. Which group is V a member of?
V is a member of BTS, alongside RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin and Jung Kook.
7. When did BTS debut?
BTS officially debuted on June 13, 2013, with 2 COOL 4 SKOOL and โNo More Dream.โ
8. When did V make his solo debut?
V’s official solo album debut came on September 8, 2023, with Layover.
9. What is V’s solo debut album?
His first solo mini album is Layover. It contains six tracks, including โSlow Dancing,โ โLove Me Again,โ โRainy Days,โ โBlueโ and โFor Us.โ
10. What is V’s most successful Billboard Hot 100 song?
As of the latest documented solo chart data reviewed here, โSlow Dancingโ is V’s highest-charting solo Hot 100 song, reaching No. 51.
11. Did V act in a Korean drama?
Yes. V made his acting debut in Hwarang, where he played Han Sung using his real name, Kim Taehyung.
12. What is V’s famous OST song?
Among his best-known OST releases are โSweet Nightโ from Itaewon Class and โChristmas Treeโ from Our Beloved Summer.
13. What is V’s height?
V confirmed a height of 178.8 cm in 2021, according to established profile documentation. Some databases round the figure to 179 cm.
14. What is V’s MBTI?
The latest profile information cited by KProfiles lists V as ENTP, following an update attributed to Weverse in June 2025.
15. What is V’s blood type?
V is listed as blood type AB by established K-pop profile sources.
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