V
Kim Taehyung 김태형
- Invented “I purple you” at a 2016 fan meeting — the fandom’s love language since.
- “Layover” debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 (2023).
- Paints and shoots as “Vante,” his art alias.
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V in BTS
The artist of BTS. V's voice is a rare low baritone that shouldn't belong to someone his age, it's rich, soulful, and instantly recognizable. His solo work leans into jazz, soul, and cinematic soundscapes. Off-stage, he's the member who invented 'I Purple You,' the phrase that became ARMY's universal declaration of love. He's simultaneously the most mysterious and most openly affectionate member.
Discharged from military service
I purple you. Purple is the last color of the rainbow, it means I will trust and love you for a long time.
Recent from Instagram
Straight from V’s verified Instagram. No reposts, no fan accounts.
Solo discography
V’s releases outside the group.
Watch
Key V performances and videos. Tap to play here.
V 'Inner Child' Live Performance · Open on YouTube ↗
Inner Child · Map of the Soul: 7 · Open on YouTube ↗
Rainy Days · Layover · Open on YouTube ↗
On TikTok
Why ARMY loves V
ARMY calls them TaeTae / Blank Tae. Here’s what that means.
Was a complete secret before debut, Big Hit hid his existence from the public
Plays the saxophone and has a deep love for jazz music
His 'Singularity' performance is considered one of the greatest K-pop stage performances ever
Created the phrase 'I Purple You', meaning 'I trust and love you to the end'
Is best friends with BTS's Jimin and also with Wooga Squad (Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, etc.)
His 'Blank Tae' expression became a legendary meme in the ARMY community
V’s journey
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Group albums
The full-group discography V appears on.
Where to actually find V
BTS members post through verified official channels only. There are no secret personal accounts. We keep one curated list of every legitimate link — start there, not with a DM that promises “exclusive” access.
Meet another member
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Quick answers about V
- What is V's real name?
- V's real name is Kim Taehyung (김태형).
- When was V born?
- V was born on December 30, 1995, in Daegu, South Korea.
- What is V's role in BTS?
- V is a vocalist in BTS.
- Does V have solo music?
- Yes — V's solo release is Layover (2023).
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