BTS Member Profile and Facts: V
Heās one of the most bubbly, outgoing, and carefree members of BTS. Heās also a singer, dancer, photographer, and talented solo artist. Itās no wonder why fans say āI purple youā to the K-pop idol Kim Taehyung. Hereās our profile of the BTS member, V.
V from BTS, real name Kim Taehyung, was born on Dec. 30, 1995
You may know him as the BTS member who loves Panda Express, or you may know him as the singer behind the song āWinter Bear.ā V is a singer and dancer for the K-pop group BTS.
Kim Taehyung, also known by his stage name V, is one of the younger members of the group and it shows in his bubbly personality. (He may not be as extroverted as J-Hope, but heās fun-loving, outgoing, and of course, a talented performer.)
V can speak multiple languages, including Japanese
This K-pop idol is more than just a talented singer and dancer. V can speak multiple languages and is fluent in Japanese. After spending so much time overseas, all of the members of BTS can speak at least a little English. That includes V, who often speaks English words and phrases during interviews and live performances.
Taehyung even showcased his English skills with his recently released song, āWinter Bear.ā His talent doesnāt stop there. There are a few clips of V showing off his rapping skills, alongside members like Jungkook. (Fun fact: he also used to play the saxophone.)
V coined the BTS phrase āI Purple Youā
There are many words and phrases that hold meaning for BTs fans, Thereās āarmy,ā the nickname given to fans of the K-pop group. Thereās also āI Purple you,ā a phrase created by V to show the fans how much he loves them. Recently, the phrase reached its 1000th day anniversary and trended on Twitter, fans sharing their messages with the idol.
āPurple is the last color of the rainbow colors, so it means I will trust and love you for a long time,ā said Kim Taehyung, also known as V, in Korean during one live performance. āWe will always trust you and go up the stairs with you. You donāt need to help us all the time. You can hold our hands and follow us now. Weāll go up really high. Iāll make it nice.ā
āI Purple Youā aside, V is known for being eccentric and quirky. From singing about Panda Express to his love for photography, V has a unique personality, to say the least, but thatās one of the reasons why fans love him so much. The artist gets to showcase his unique point of view with his solo music, including the recently released song, āWinter Bear.ā
V releases music as a solo artist including the song āWinter Bearā
Even though V is one of the singers in the group BTS, the artist showcases his own music style with original songs. Most recently, V released the song āWinter Bear,ā which he sang entirely in English. Unfortunately, āWinter Bearā is not available for streaming on Spotify. However, the music video is available for viewing on YouTube, currently has over 20 million plays. Fans commended the artist on showcasing his English skills, which have since improved since BTS debuted over five years ago.
Additionally, a few of Vās solo songs are available on BTSā soundtracks. That includes songs like āIntro: Singularity,ā and āStigma.ā Music by BTS, including Map of the Soul: Persona, is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and most streaming platforms.