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
V (Kim Taehyung) is a BTS vocalist whose solo work draws on R&B, pop, jazz, and cinematic arrangements. His 2023 album 'Layover' includes 'Love Me Again' and 'Slow Dancing'; he also coined 'I purple you' at a 2016 fan meeting.
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.
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Featured solo work
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5 things to know about V
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Plays the saxophone and has a deep love for jazz music
Created the phrase 'I Purple You', meaning 'I trust and love you to the end'
Released his first solo album, 'Layover,' in 2023
Starred in the television drama 'Hwarang' in 2016
His solo work includes 'Singularity,' 'Christmas Tree,' and 'Slow Dancing'
V’s journey
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Selected group albums
A selected set of BTS group albums.
Where to actually find V
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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 — selected solo work shown on this profile includes Layover (2023).
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