Kim Taehyung, also known as V, is a South Korean singer and member of the group BTS. Since debuting with the group in 2013, Taehyung has released three solo songs under his own name: “Stigma” in 2016, “Singularity” in 2018, and “Inner Child” in 2020, and all of them reached the digital Gaon-Charts in 2013 . South Korea.
He appeared in the soundtrack of the television series Hwarang. Taehyung debuted as The Poet Warrior Youth in 2016 and released his first independent song, self-penned “Scenery”, in 2019. Taehyung was born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995 in the Seo District of Daegu and grew up in Geochang district.
He is the eldest of three children and has a younger brother and sister. Taehyung aspired to become a professional singer when he was in elementary school. With his father’s support, he began taking saxophone lessons early in middle school to pursue a musical career. Taehyung eventually became a trainee for Big Hit Entertainment after auditioning in Daegu.
After graduating from Korea Arts High School in 2014, Taehyung began studying at Global Cyber University, majoring in broadcasting and entertainment, where he graduated in August 2020. As of 2021, he enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University and is pursuing a master’s degree in business administration in the field of advertising and media.
Before his debut, he was a “secret member” of BTS. Fans didn’t know about his existence because his agency wanted to surprise them. He said the thought made him feel uncomfortable and alone because he thought it was because he was in danger of being cut from the lineup. On June 13, 2013, he debuted as a member of BTS on Mnet’s M Countdown with the track “No More Dream” from his debut single 2 Cool 4 Skool.
In May 2018, Taehyung’s second solo song, “Singularity”, was released as the trailer for BTS’ third studio album, “Love Yourself”. The song made its UK radio debut on BBC Radio on 25 October. A month after its release, The Guardian added “Singularity” to its “Top 50 Songs of June 2018” playlist and Billboard placed it on its critics’ “Top 50 BTS Songs” list.
“The Singularity” was generally well received by critics and was placed on several critics’ lists by the end of the year. The New York Times ranked the song at number 20 alongside “Fake Love” on its list of “The 65 Best Songs of 2018”. Los Angeles Times critic Mikael Wood named the song the fourth of “the best and most replayable songs of 2018”.
On October 24, Taehyung became one of the youngest recipients of the Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit Medal, Fifth Class, which was awarded to him by the South Korean president alongside the other members of BTS for their role in spreading culture. In July 2021, Taehyung was appointed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in, along with the other members of BTS, as the Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture to “advance the global agenda for future generations” and “expand South Korea’s diplomatic efforts.” “. and his global reputation” within the international community.
In 2016, Taehyung made his acting debut with a supporting role in the KBS2 historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth under his real name. He also collaborated with bandmate Jin on the series’ soundtrack on the duet song “It’s Definitely You”. To celebrate BTS’s 4th anniversary, Taehyung released the song “4 O’Clock” on June 8, 2017, which he co-produced with bandmate RM.
Taehyung has a baritone voice that has received generally positive reviews from critics, with his vocal range and “husky” tone being particularly praised. He gained wider vocal recognition for his performance of his solo song “Stigma” and was praised for his falsetto vocals, which showcased his vocal range and unique musicality.
As a performer, Taehyung is known for his “duality”, his ability to evoke different emotions on stage. In October 2018, during the Love Yourself World Tour concert in Paris, Taehyung had difficulty singing due to illness and had to miss some of his roles during the concert. In October 2021, it was announced that V would forgo choreography and remain seated while singing during her concerts Allowed to dance on stage due to a calf injury.
Who are Taehyung’s children?
It is not yet known if Taehyung has one or more children, as the 27-year-old singer is currently focusing on his career and studies.