V
- Stage name
- V
- Birth name
- Kim Taehyung
- Position
- Vocalist
- Agency
- BIGHIT MUSIC
- Fandom
- ARMY
- Debut
- 2013
- Generation
- 3rd gen
V is the deep-voiced vocalist of BTS, known for a wide-ranging taste that runs from jazz and classical to soul and pop. He started out playing saxophone and has been described as the group's secret weapon for his rich low register and bedroom R&B leanings. Away from the group he has been preparing a solo mixtape that he writes and produces himself, and he regularly talks about wanting to stay close to ARMY. His public persona blends old-school music nerdery, a love of classic films, and a candid, modest way of talking about BTS's success.
Where they grew up
V first came to music through the saxophone, and his tastes grew toward jazz and classical records. He later joined BTS as a trainee at a small company, and he has described meeting the other members as the first turning point of his life. Debuting alongside them after training together was the second, and he says the small-company years built something solid in him and made the members feel like another family.
Birth details: naeye.net
In their own words
“I take pictures because I like it, I work on something because I like it”
“if I immerse myself into an emotion, I make a song about it.”
“I try to get a lot of inspiration in everyday life.”
“it gives me an opportunity to show who I am”
- Sammy Davis Jr. Named among his eclectic influences, and the inspiration for his performance in "Dynamite." rollingstone.com
- Sam Cooke One of the classic voices on his list of influences. rollingstone.com
- Coldplay Part of his varied influences; the band's "Fix You" was reportedly his idea for a BTS cover. rollingstone.com
- Elvis Presley V has spoken about being a fan of Elvis. rollingstone.com
- Louis Armstrong A favorite he returns to, collecting his records on vinyl. koreaboo.com
- Billy Joel Inspired his performance approach for "Butter." koreaboo.com
- Boyz II Men He played their music during a live broadcast. koreaboo.com
Timeline
- 2018Love Yourself: Tear era
- 2021First variety appearance in five years
- 2021Solo mixtape in progress
V said his mixtape proved harder and more complex than expected, slipping from a 2020 plan and an early 2021 plan to a target of the end of 2021.
- 2021Cover star of Vogue Korea
V and the other six members each did separate interviews as cover stars of Vogue Korea's January 2022 issue, following BTS's Artist of the Year win at the 2021 American Music Awards.
- 2021Rolling Stone digital cover
V received an individual digital cover alongside BTS's group cover story.
Latest
- Weverse Magazine interview on classic music
V talked about listening to Louis Armstrong on vinyl and how classic artists shape his performances for "Dynamite" and "Butter."
koreaboo.com - Solo mixtape
V said he was working on writing, melody and production for his own mixtape and aiming to release it by the end of the year.
rollingstone.com
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