BTS' Kim Taehyung Turns 29: Everything You Need to Know About K-Pop Star V

Dec 30, 2024 Komal Das

Kim Tae-Hyung, aka V, is a global K-pop star and actor, known for being a member of BTS, managed by Big Hit Entertainment

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V, born December 30, 1995, in Daegu, South Korea, developed a passion for music early on and joined Big Hit Entertainment after a successful audition

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At 15, V auditioned for Big Hit Entertainment on a whim and became a trainee. He debuted with BTS in 2013, quickly gaining a huge fanbase

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V debuted with BTS in 2013, co-wrote "Hold Me Tight" and "Fun Boyz," and released solo track "Stigma." He also covered "Hug Me" and Adele's "Someone Like You"

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In 2018, V revealed the emotional toll of BTS' intense schedule, saying, "No one understood why we were struggling"

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According to The Netizen Report, Taehyung is BTS' wealthiest member, with an estimated net worth of $40 million (Rs 300 crore)

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V set a Guinness World Record for gaining 1 million Instagram followers in 43 minutes and 10 million in 4 hours 52 minutes, the fastest ever

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V introduced "I purple you" in November 2016 at BTS' 3rd Muster fan meeting, symbolizing enduring love and trust, with purple representing lasting commitment

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