BTS V (Kim Taehyung) Profile: Age, Height, Weight, Birthday, Birthplace

Full Name	Kim Taehyung
Stage Name	V
Native Name	김태형
Birthday	December 30, 1995
Age	29 years, 6 months, 3 days old
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Birthplace	Daegu, South Korea
Height	5’11” (179 cm)
Weight	165.3 lbs (75 kg)
Blood Type	AB
MBTI	INFP
Education	Global Cyber University
Languages	English (Basic), Korean, Japanese
Group	BTS
Social Media	Instagram: [@thv]

Early Life and Pre-Debut (1995-2013)

This period covers V’s childhood, his early aspirations, his journey to becoming a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment, and his time as the “hidden member” of BTS.

• December 30, 1995: Kim Taehyung is born in Daegu, South Korea, and grows up in Geochang County. He is the eldest of three children, with a younger brother and sister. He was primarily raised by his grandmother due to his parents’ busy schedules.
• Elementary School: V first aspires to be a professional singer during his elementary school years.
• Middle School: With his father’s encouragement, he begins taking saxophone lessons in early middle school to pursue his musical ambitions.He played the saxophone for three years.
• 2011:
  • Summer: At the age of 15, V accompanies a friend to an audition for Big Hit Entertainment in Daegu, with no intention of auditioning himself. A staff member from the rookie development team encourages him to try out. After getting his parents’ permission over the phone, he auditions and becomes the only person from Daegu to pass that day.
  • September 3: V officially becomes a trainee for Big Hit Entertainment and moves into the dorms in Seoul.
• 2012:
  • June 24: V, along with some of his future bandmates (Jin, Suga, J-Hope, and Jungkook), makes a pre-debut appearance as a backup dancer in Jo Kwon’s “I’m Da One” music video.
  • Late 2012: BTS begins to release vlogs and other online content, but V is kept as a “hidden member.” This was a strategy by Big Hit Entertainment founder Bang Si-hyuk, who believed V’s charm would be impactful if revealed last. V has shared that he felt lonely and anxious during this time.
• 2013:
  • June 2: V is officially revealed as the seventh member of BTS, just 11 days before their official debut.
  • October 1: The pre-debut song “Beautiful,” a cover of Mariah Carey’s song of the same name, is released, featuring V, J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook.

Debut and Early Years (2013-2014)

This period marks BTS’s official entry into the K-pop scene and the beginning of V’s journey as an idol.

• 2013:
  • June 12: V officially debuts as a member of BTS with the release of their first single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool, and the title track “No More Dream.”
  • September 11: BTS releases their first mini-album, O!RUL8,2?, with the title track “N.O.”
  • December 23: V, along with Jin, Suga, J-Hope, and Jimin, releases “A Typical Idol’s Christmas,” a special holiday track.
  • Year-End Awards: BTS wins several “New Artist of the Year” awards at various music award shows, including the Melon Music Awards and the Golden Disc Awards.
• 2014:
  • February 12: BTS releases their second mini-album, Skool Luv Affair.
  • February 28: V and fellow ’95 line member Jimin release a song titled “’95 Graduation” to celebrate their graduation from Korean Arts High School. They attended the school together.
  • August 20: BTS releases their first full-length studio album, Dark & Wild, with the title track “Danger.”
  • October 17: BTS holds their first concert, “BTS 2014 Live Trilogy – Episode II: The Red Bullet.”
  • December 30: V releases a cover of Adele’s “Someone Like You” on his birthday as a gift to fans.

Rising Popularity and Artistic Growth (2015-2016)

During this period, BTS’s popularity began to soar both domestically and internationally. V started to showcase more of his individual talents as a songwriter and an actor.

• 2015:
  • April 29: BTS releases their third mini-album, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1. V is credited as a co-writer and co-producer for the song “Hold Me Tight” and contributed to the lyrics of “Fun Boyz.”
  • November 30: The group releases their fourth mini-album, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2. V’s melody was used for the title track “Run.”
• 2016:
  • May 2: BTS releases the special album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever, a compilation of their previous two mini-albums with new songs.
  • October 10: The group releases their second full-length studio album, Wings. V’s first solo song, “Stigma,” is included on this album, for which he co-wrote the lyrics and melody. “Stigma” charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart.
  • December 19: V makes his acting debut with a supporting role as Han-sung in the historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.
  • December: V and fellow BTS member Jin release a duet, “It’s Definitely You,” for the Hwarang soundtrack.

Global Recognition and Solo Ventures (2017-2018)

This era saw BTS break numerous records and gain significant international acclaim. V continued to explore his individual musical style with self-composed songs.

• 2017:
  • June 8: V and RM release the song “4 O’Clock” as part of the “BTS Festa,” an annual celebration of the group’s debut anniversary.
  • September 18: BTS releases the mini-album Love Yourself: Her.
  • December: V is named “The Most Handsome Face of 2017” by TC Candler.
• 2018:
  • May 18: BTS releases their third full-length studio album, Love Yourself: Tear. V’s second solo song, “Singularity,” is the album’s intro track and was released with a comeback trailer on May 6. The track received critical acclaim and was featured on several “best of” lists for 2018.
  • August 24: The group releases the compilation album Love Yourself: Answer.
  • October 24: V, along with the other members of BTS, is awarded the prestigious fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by the President of South Korea for their contributions to the spread of Korean culture.

Artistic Expression and Unofficial Releases (2019-2020)

V further established his identity as a singer-songwriter during this time, releasing several self-composed songs on platforms like SoundCloud, which showcased his unique musical color.

• 2019:
  • January 30: V releases his first self-composed solo song, “Scenery,” on SoundCloud. He wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and took the cover photograph himself. The song broke records on the platform for reaching 100 million streams in just over fourteen days.
  • June 14: V, along with J-Hope, collaborates with Zara Larsson on the song “A Brand New Day” for the soundtrack of the mobile game BTS World.
  • August 9: He releases his second self-composed song, “Winter Bear,” his first solo track entirely in English. The release was accompanied by a self-directed music video. It is believed the song was dedicated to his late grandmother.
• 2020:
  • February 21: BTS releases their fourth full-length studio album, Map of the Soul: 7. V’s third official solo song, “Inner Child,” is included on the album. He also co-wrote and co-composed the song “Friends” with Jimin, which was also featured on the album.
  • March 13: V releases the song “Sweet Night” for the soundtrack of the JTBC drama Itaewon Class. The song, which he produced and wrote, is entirely in English and received widespread praise.
  • August 21: BTS releases their first all-English single, “Dynamite.”
  • November 20: The group releases their album BE. V was heavily involved in the visual aspect of this album, acting as the visual director. The album includes the song “Blue & Grey,” which V co-wrote and co-produced.
  • December 25: On Christmas Day, V releases the song “Snow Flower,” featuring his friend and musician Peakboy.

Solo Activities and Military Enlistment (2021-Present)

This recent period has been marked by a focus on individual projects by the BTS members, including V’s official solo debut and his mandatory military service.

• 2021:
  • December 24: V releases the song “Christmas Tree” for the soundtrack of the drama Our Beloved Summer. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his first solo entry on the chart.
• 2023:
  • July: V is announced as a brand ambassador for the luxury jewelry brand Cartier.
  • August 8: Big Hit Music announces V’s official solo debut album, Layover.
  • August 10: He pre-releases the music video for “Love Me Again.”
  • August 11: The music video for “Rainy Days” is released.
  • August 28: His previously self-composed songs, “Scenery,” “Winter Bear,” and “Snow Flower,” are officially released on all major streaming platforms.
  • September 8: V’s debut solo album, Layover, is released, along with the music video for the title track, “Slow Dancing.” The album achieved the highest first-week sales for a K-pop solo artist in Hanteo Chart history.
  • November 22: Big Hit Music announces that V has begun the military enlistment process.
  • December 11: V officially enlists for his mandatory military service, serving in the Special Task Force of the Military Police Corps.
• 2024:
  • February 8: After completing his basic training, V is assigned to the ‘Ssangyong Unit’ of the 2nd Corps.
  • March 15: The digital single “FRI(END)S” is released.
• 2025:
  • June 10: V is officially discharged from his mandatory military service.

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