Jimin
Jung Kook
🐯
Vocalist

V

Kim Taehyung κΉ€νƒœν˜•
Born
December 30, 1995
From
Daegu
MBTI
ENFP
"
I purple you. Purple is the last color of the rainbow β€” it means I will trust and love you for a long time.
β€” V
BIOGRAPHY

The Story of V

The artist of BTS. V's voice is a rare low baritone that shouldn't belong to someone his age β€” it's rich, soulful, and instantly recognizable. His solo work leans into jazz, soul, and cinematic soundscapes. Off-stage, he's the member who invented 'I Purple You,' the phrase that became ARMY's universal declaration of love. He's simultaneously the most mysterious and most openly affectionate member.

Solo Discography Highlight
Layover (2023)

Quick Facts

Birthday
December 30, 1995
Hometown
Daegu, South Korea
Height
179 cm
MBTI
ENFP
Nickname
TaeTae / Blank Tae
FUN FACTS

Things You Need to Know

01

Was a complete secret before debut β€” Big Hit hid his existence from the public

02

Plays the saxophone and has a deep love for jazz music

03

His 'Singularity' performance is considered one of the greatest K-pop stage performances ever

04

Created the phrase 'I Purple You' β€” meaning 'I trust and love you to the end'

05

Is best friends with BTS's Jimin and also with Wooga Squad (Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, etc.)

06

His 'Blank Tae' expression became a legendary meme in the ARMY community

TIMELINE

V's Journey

2011
Joined Big Hit Entertainment (kept secret until debut)
2013
BTS debut (surprise reveal)
2016
Coined 'I Purple You' at a fan meeting
2023
Released solo album 'Layover'
2023
Enlisted in mandatory military service
2025
Discharged from military service

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