V (singer)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

V (singer)

Role / Field:

South Korean singer known professionally as V, a key member of BTS and successful solo artist.

Born:

1995-12-30

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Kim Tae-hyung (Korean: 김태형; born December 30, 1995), known professionally as V (뷔), is a South Korean singer. In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, under Big Hit Entertainment. V has performed three solo songs under BTS's name—"Stigma" in 2016, "Singularity" in 2018, and "Inner Child" in 2020—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. Outside of his music projects with BTS, V had his acting debut in the 2016 television series Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth and, with Jin, contributed the single "It's Definitely You" to its soundtrack. He released his first independent song, the self-composed "Scenery", in 2019.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2023, V made his official debut as a solo artist with the release of the singles "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days". His debut solo EP Layover was released on September 8, 2023, accompanied by a third single, "Slow Dancing". V was born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995, in the Seo District of Daegu, and grew up in Geochang County. He is the eldest of three children, with a younger brother and sister. He is of the Gwangsan Kim clan.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

V first aspired to be a professional singer in elementary school. With his father's support, he began taking saxophone lessons in early middle school as a means of pursuing a musical career. He eventually became a trainee for Big Hit Entertainment after passing an audition in Daegu. After graduating from Korean Arts High School in 2014, V enrolled in Global Cyber University, graduating in August 2020 with a major in Broadcasting and Entertainment. As of 2021, he is enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University, pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Advertising and Media.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-12-30): Birth of V (singer) — South Korean singer known professionally as V, a key member of BTS and successful solo artist.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, under Big Hit Entertainment.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — After graduating from Korean Arts High School in 2014, V enrolled in Global Cyber University, graduating in August 2020 with a major in Broadcasting and Entertainment.
4. 2016: 2016 Milestone — V has performed three solo songs under BTS's name—"Stigma" in 2016, "Singularity" in 2018, and "Inner Child" in 2020—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He released his first independent song, the self-composed "Scenery", in 2019.
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — As of 2021, he is enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University, pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Advertising and Media.
7. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In 2023, V made his official debut as a solo artist with the release of the singles "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days".

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: V (singer)

True or False: “V's first independent song, "Scenery," reached 100 million streams in a period shorter than two weeks.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The article states that "Scenery" reached 100 million streams from 20 million in over fourteen days.

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