V (Kim Tae Hyung)
뷔 김 태형
BTS
As of December 11, 2023 V has enlisted for his mandatory military enlistment
Current release date: June 10, 2025
- Korean Name: Kim Tae Hyung (김태형)
- Stage Name: V (뷔)
- Nicknames: Tae Tae, Mong Tae (Blank Tae)
- Birthday: December 30, 1995
- Height: 178.8cm (5'8")
- Weight: 63kg (138.8lb)
- Blood Type: AB
- Music Companies: Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Pony Canyon, Def Jam Japan, Columbia
On June 13, 2013 V made his debut as a member of BTS on Mnet's 'M! Countdown' with the track "No More Dream" from their debut single album, '2 Cool 4 Skool'. V was first credited for music composition in 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1' when he co-wrote and co-produced the song "Hold Me Tight". He also contributed to writing lyrics for the song "Fun Boyz", co-composed by fellow member Suga. For the song "Run", V's melody was used with Jungkook's original lyrics for the next album 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2'. He then did the same for a solo single called "Stigma" from the album 'Wings', which charted at 26 on the Gaon Music Chart and 10 on the Billboard World Digital Singles Chart. V has also released, unofficially, a cover of "Hug Me" with fellow BTS bandmate, J-Hope, as well as a cover of "Someone Like You" by Adele.
After graduating from Korean Arts High School in 2014, V enrolled at Global Cyber University.
In 2016, V made his acting debut with a supporting role in KBS2's historical drama 'Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth'. He also collaborated with fellow BTS member Jin for the 'Hwarang's' soundtrack entitled "Even If I Die, It's You". On June 8, 2017, he released the self-produced song "4 o'clock" which features fellow BTS member Rap Monster.
