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V

V (뷔), born Kim Tae-hyung, is one of the most recognizable voices and visual signatures inside BTS. His low register and restrained delivery gave the group a different emotional texture from the start, then widened into a solo identity built around softer R&B, jazz-pop color, and a deliberately paced visual world.

That solo lane came fully into focus with Layover, led by "Love Me Again," "Rainy Days," and "Slow Dancing." The project proved V could scale intimacy without losing mainstream reach. Before that, his acting turn in Hwarang and soundtrack work had already hinted at a broader screen-friendly profile beyond group promotion.

Off stage, V has become a key luxury figure through Celine and Cartier, while his official activity remains anchored to BigHit Music. The result is a page defined by vocal identity, visual discipline, and a solo catalog that feels distinct even inside BTS's enormous orbit.

13 articles22 creditsDebut: June 13, 2013South Korean

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Discography

2026
ARIRANGAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2026
2.0Single
Co-WriterBTS
2024
FRI(END)SSingle
Solo ArtistVBigHit Music
2023
LayoverAlbum
Solo ArtistVBigHit Music
2023
Slow DancingSingle
Solo ArtistV
2023
Love Me AgainSingle
Solo ArtistV
2023
Rainy DaysSingle
Solo ArtistV
2023
Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (with Bing Crosby)Collaboration
Featured ArtistV
2022
Christmas TreeOST
Solo Artist (Our Beloved Summer OST)V
2020
BEAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2020
Map of the Soul: 7Album
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2020
Sweet NightOST
Solo Artist (Itaewon Class OST)V
2019
ScenerySingle
Solo ArtistV
2019
Winter BearSingle
Solo ArtistV
2018
Love Yourself: TearAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2016
WingsAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music

Filmography

2023
Running ManVariety Show
GuestSBS
2016
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior YouthK-Drama
Supporting Actor (Han-sung)

Brand Partnerships

2026
BTS ARIRANG - Lyrical ArmorCampaign
DoryeongBTSSONGZIO
2025
TirTirEndorsement
Global Brand AmbassadorTirTir
2023
CartierEndorsement
Brand AmbassadorCartier
2023
CelineEndorsement
Global Brand AmbassadorCeline

Fans Also Ask

What is V real name?
V's real name is Kim Tae-hyung. He was born on December 30, 1995, and debuted with BTS in 2013 under BigHit Music. The stage name V became part of the group's early identity, but his solo work still benefits from the recognizability of both names.
What is V solo debut project?
V&apos;s formal solo debut project is the 2023 EP <em>Layover</em>. The release centered on "Love Me Again," "Rainy Days," and "Slow Dancing," and positioned him in a softer R&amp;B and jazz-pop lane that felt notably different from the core BTS discography.
Did V act before focusing on solo music?
Yes. V made his acting debut in the 2016 drama <em>Hwarang</em>. He also contributed to the soundtrack, which helped establish him as more than a group vocalist and hinted early at the screen presence and cinematic styling that later became part of his solo appeal.
What luxury brands is V associated with?
V is closely associated with Celine and Cartier. Those partnerships fit the exact qualities that define his solo image: strong visual control, quiet confidence, and a fashion presence that reads editorial rather than purely promotional.
What makes V distinct inside BTS?
V stands out because of his baritone tone, his preference for moodier and more understated arrangements, and the way he carries visual concepts. Inside BTS, that combination gives him a different emotional register. As a solo artist, it lets him build work that feels intimate without losing star power.

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