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V
In Taipei, Taiwan on January 2016
In Taipei, Taiwan on January 2016
Background information
Birth nameKim Tae-hyung
Born (1995-12-30) December 30, 1995 (age 28)
Seo District, Daegu, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Occupations
InstrumentVocals · Saxophone
Years active2013 (2013)–present
Labels
(2014-2017 in Japan)
Websitebts.ibighit.com
Korean name
Hangul
김태형
Hanja
金泰亨
Revised RomanizationGim Tae-hyeong
McCune–ReischauerKim T'aehyŏng
Stage name
Hangul
뷔
Revised RomanizationBwi
McCune–ReischauerPwi

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Kim Tae-hyung (Korean: 김태형; born on December 30, 1995),[1] better known by his stage name V, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group BTS. He began his acting career in 2016 in the KBS series Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. Playing Suk Han-sung.

Early life and education

V was born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995 in Daegu, South Korea. He is the eldest of three siblings.[2]

After graduation at Korea Art School in 2014, he enrolled at Global Cyber University.[3][4]

Career

2013–present: BTS

Main article: BTS (band)

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.[5]

2016–present: Solo activities

In 2016, V made his acting debut with a supporting role in KBS2's historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.[6] He also collaborated with fellow BTS member Jin for the Hwarang's soundtrack entitled "Even If I Die, It's You".[7]

Personal life

V maintains a close friendship with actor Park Bo-gum since 2015. [8][9][10] Their association has gained significant media attention after their respective rise to popularity.[11][12]

Discography

Main article: BTS discography

Charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[13] 		US World
[14]
As lead artist
"Stigma" 2016 26 10 Wings
Soundtrack appearances
"Even If I Die, It's You"
(with Jin) 		2016 34 8 Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

See also: BTS videography

Television series

In Kobe, Japan on March 2016
Year Title Role(s) Network Note(s)
2016 Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth Seok Han-sung KBS2 Supporting Role

Variety

Year Title Network Role Note(s)
2014 Show! Music Core MBC Special host Episode 34
2015 Best of Best SBS MTV Episode 4
Hello Counselor KBS2 Guest Episode 223
Star King SBS Episode 413
Music Bank KBS2 Special host Episode 814[17]
Celebrity Bromance MBig TV Cast member Season 1, episodes 1-4
with Kim Min-jae[18]
2016 Inkigayo SBS Special host Episode 869[19]

References

  1. ^ "뷔 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  2. ^ "BTS". Big Hit.
  3. ^ "BTS V-Jimin And NU'EST Ren, Graduating From Korea Art School Today". KpopStarz.
  4. ^ "글로벌사이버대, 지구에 희망 전할 '힐링아티스트'를 발굴하다". Brain Media.
  5. ^ "방탄소년단 뷔 측 "'화랑' 출연 확정, 연기자 데뷔" (공식입장". www.fnnews.com. February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  6. ^ "방탄소년단 뷔, 본명으로 연기데뷔..'화랑:더비기닝' - 스타뉴스". star.mt.co.kr. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  7. ^ "[단독]효린 양요섭 방탄 뷔X진 '화랑' OST 지원사격 '명품보컬 총출동'". m.newsen.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  8. ^ "방탄소년단". Twitter.
  9. ^ "Park Bogum x BTS V, how did you guys become close?". The Star.
  10. ^ "Park Bogum talks about his 'bromance' with BTS's V". DramaFever.
  11. ^ "박보검x방탄 뷔, 美친 우정 여행 (feat. 제주 꽃밭)". TenAsia.
  12. ^ "박보검·뷔, 절친 제주도 여행 인증영상 공개…`남다른 우정` 과시". MBN.
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  15. ^ Cumulative sales of "Stigma":
  16. ^ * "Gaon Download Chart - December, 2016". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  17. ^ "뮤직뱅크 (Music Bank)". Twitter. 꽃보다 남자! 힘.보.태가 오늘 <뮤직뱅크>에 깜짝 등장합니다!! 저녁 6시 30분에 시작하는 <뮤직뱅크> 놓치지 말고 본방사수^^!!
  18. ^ "V(BTS) & Minjae, Celeb Bros S1 EP1 "It's the first time in 2 and half years..!"". MBig TV.
  19. ^ "BTS' J-Hope and V to be MCs for 'Inkigayo'". SBS.
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