V Profile: Age, Height, Career, Facts & More
Instantly recognizable by his deep, husky baritone and striking visuals, V has built a reputation as one of BTS’s most artistically distinctive members.
Before his debut, he was kept as the group’s “secret member” — his own agency withheld his existence from the public to preserve an element of surprise, a decision he’s said left him feeling lonely and uneasy at the time.
In the years since, that secrecy has given way to a career spanning music, acting, and visual art, making V one of the group’s most creatively multifaceted talents.
This complete profile breaks down everything fans want to know about V — his age, height, career, personality, and the fun facts that keep circulating through the fandom.
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Quick Facts About V
- Real Name: Kim Tae-hyung (김태형)
- Stage Name: V (뷔)
- Birth Date: December 30, 1995
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Birthplace: Seo District, Daegu, South Korea (raised in Geochang County)
- Position: Vocalist, Visual
- Height: Approximately 178–179 cm (5’10″–5’10.5″)
- Blood Type: AB
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: Big Hit Music (HYBE)
- Group: BTS
- MBTI: INFP
- Nicknames: TaeTae, Vante, CGV, Vu, Baby Bear
Early Life and Background
V was born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995, in the Seo District of Daegu, South Korea, and grew up primarily in Geochang County as the eldest of three children in a farming family. He first aspired to become a professional singer in elementary school, and with his father’s support, took up saxophone lessons in middle school to pursue music formally.
He graduated from Korea Arts High School in 2014 alongside future bandmate Jimin, later earning a degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment from Global Cyber University.
V hadn’t originally planned to audition for Big Hit Entertainment himself — while accompanying a friend to an audition in Daegu, a staff member approached him and asked if he’d like to try out too.
He passed, becoming a trainee, and was kept as BTS’s “secret member” ahead of debut, with fans unaware of his existence until shortly before the group’s launch.
Career Highlights
Debut and BTS’s Formation V officially debuted as a member of BTS on June 13, 2013, performing “No More Dream” live on Mnet’s M Countdown. As vocalist and visual, his deep, distinctive baritone and striking features quickly set him apart, and he’s said he almost debuted as a rapper rather than a vocalist before his role within the group was finalized.
Acting Career V made his acting debut in 2016 with a supporting role in the historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, also contributing the single “It’s Definitely You” to its soundtrack — an early sign of his multi-hyphenate ambitions beyond music.
Solo Music Career V began releasing independent solo material with “Scenery” in 2019, a self-composed track, followed by “Winter Bear,” his first all-English solo song.
He continued building his solo catalog with tracks like “Sweet Night” and “Christmas Tree” before officially launching his solo career with the singles “Love Me Again” and “Rainy Days” in 2023.
His debut solo album, Layover, released September 8, 2023, sold 2.1 million copies in its first week, making V the highest-charting Korean solo artist on the Billboard 200 at the time of its release.
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Military Service and BTS’s Comeback V enlisted for mandatory military service on December 11, 2023, alongside fellow member RM, and was discharged on June 10, 2025.
Following his discharge, all seven members reunited in Los Angeles to record BTS’s comeback album, ARIRANG, with V credited as a co-writer on tracks including “2.0” and “Into the Sun.”
Personality and Public Image
V is often described by fellow members as having a delightfully unpredictable “4D” personality — spontaneous, artistic, and difficult to categorize in a single sentence.
Fans and members alike joke about the contrast between “Performer Taehyung,” the intense, magnetic figure who commands the stage, and “Everyday Taehyung,” the more playful, dreamy, and detail-oriented person off stage.
He’s known for a deep interest in visual art, frequently drawing and citing his passion for art as a direct influence on both his music and his personal aesthetic. He’s also part of the well-known celebrity friend group “Wooga Squad,” alongside actors Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik, and musician Peakboy.
Fun Facts and Trivia
- V was BTS’s “secret member” before debut, with fans unaware of his existence until shortly before the group’s 2013 launch.
- He almost debuted as a rapper rather than a vocalist.
- He’s ambidextrous, originally left-handed before adapting to use both hands.
- He grew up in a farming family and has said that if he weren’t in BTS, he’d likely be a farmer.
- He speaks fluent Japanese and has a strong personal interest in Western art and fashion.
- He’s a member of the “Wooga Squad” friend group alongside several prominent Korean actors.
- His solo album Layover made him the highest-charting Korean solo artist on the Billboard 200 at the time of its release.
Social Media and Where to Follow
V is active across BTS’s official group platforms, including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube, where his artistic photography, vocal performances, and glimpses of his personal style continue to draw significant engagement from ARMY.
His individual acting and solo music projects, including his acclaimed album Layover, have further expanded his visibility as a multi-hyphenate artist distinct from his core work within BTS.
Following BTS’s 2026 comeback with ARIRANG, V’s public presence has centered around both the group’s renewed activities and his continued interest in acting, art, and solo music, with fans especially drawn to the artistic sensibility and unpredictable charm that’s defined his public image since his early “secret member” days.
Conclusion
From a farming family’s eldest son who once dreamed of becoming a singer to BTS’s deep-voiced visual and a record-breaking Billboard soloist, V’s career reflects a rare combination of artistic instinct and genuine unpredictability.
Whether fans are drawn in by his distinctive baritone voice, his acclaimed acting roles, his chart-topping solo album Layover, or his delightfully unpredictable “4D” personality, V continues to prove why he’s regarded as one of the most creatively compelling members of his generation.
As BTS’s global reach continues with their ARIRANG era, all eyes remain on V to see what he’ll sing, act in, and create next.
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