V (singer) Biography: Wife, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Photos, Full Name

V, born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, best known as a member of the boy band BTS.

Now 30, he debuted with the group in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment, where he has performed as a vocalist, dancer, and visual, distinguished by a husky baritone that sets him apart from his bandmates.

Before launching a solo career, V released three songs under BTS‘s name — Stigma (2016), Singularity (2018), and Inner Child (2020) — all of which charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart. He also self-composed and released Scenery and Winter Bear as independent singles in 2019.

V made his official solo debut in 2023 with the singles Love Me Again and Rainy Days, followed by his debut EP Layover on September 8, 2023.

Beyond music, V made his acting debut in the 2016 historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.

In 2018, he became one of the youngest recipients of South Korea’s fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit. In 2021, he was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by then-President Moon Jae-in.

Following his military discharge in 2025, V has returned to a major comeback cycle with BTS‘s fifth studio album, Arirang, and currently ranks among the most-followed male singers on Instagram worldwide.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kim Tae-hyung
Stage Name:	V
Born:	December 30, 1995 (age 30 years old)
Place of Birth:	Seo District, Daegu, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Education:	Korea Arts High School, Global Cyber University, Hanyang Cyber University
Height:	178 cm (5 feet 10 inches)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Kim
Siblings:	Kim Eon-jin, Kim Jeong-gyu
Relationship:	Jennie Kim (unconfirmed)
Occupation:	Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor
Net Worth:	$35 million-$40 million

Early Life & Education

V, born Kim Tae-hyung on December 30, 1995, in the Seo District of Daegu, South Korea, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, and a member of the boy band BTS. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

V grew up in Geochang County and is of the Gwangsan Kim clan. He is the eldest of three children, with a younger sister, Kim Eon-jin, and a younger brother, Kim Jeong-gyu.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kim, were farmers from a modest background, and V has often credited his father as his biggest musical influence and Role Model, crediting him with encouraging his early saxophone lessons.

For much of his childhood, V was raised largely by his grandmother while his parents worked, an upbringing he has spoken about fondly in interviews.

V identifies as Christian by upbringing, though he has not spoken extensively about religious practice in adulthood.

For his education, V attended Korea Arts High School, graduating in 2014 alongside fellow BTS member Jimin. He went on to enrol at Global Cyber University, earning a degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment in August 2020, and later pursued a Master of Business Administration in Advertising and Media at Hanyang Cyber University.

Career

V first aspired to be a professional singer in elementary school, and he entered the entertainment industry after passing an audition in Daegu, joining Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee.

He was kept as a “secret member” of BTS ahead of the group’s debut, a decision the agency made to surprise fans. However, V later admitted the period left him feeling anxious about his place in the lineup.

BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, on Mnet’s M Countdown with the track No More Dream, taken from the group’s debut single album 2 Cool 4 Skool.

Within the group, V has served as a vocalist, dancer, and visual, with a husky baritone that distinguishes him from his bandmates.

He earned his first songwriting and production credit on Hold Me Tight from The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 in 2015, also contributing lyrics to Fun Boyz. His melody work later shaped Run on the group’s follow-up EP.

In 2016, V co-wrote and composed his first solo track, Stigma, included on BTS‘s album Wings. Two years later, his second solo song, Singularity, was released as a trailer for Love Yourself: Tear and went on to earn critical acclaim, landing on year-end best-song lists from The New York Times, Billboard, and The Guardian.

V expanded into acting in 2016 with a supporting role in the historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, for which he also recorded the duet It’s Definitely You with fellow member Jin. In 2019, he released his first independent song, Scenery, a self-composed and self-photographed project that broke streaming records on SoundCloud.

He followed it with another solo English-language single, Winter Bear. The same era saw collaborative work, including A Brand New Day with J-Hope and Swedish singer Zara Larsson, and Friends with bandmate Jimin, later featured in the 2021 Marvel film Eternals.

His third BTS solo track, Inner Child, appeared on the 2020 album Map of the Soul: 7.

In 2023, V stepped fully into a solo career, releasing the singles Love Me Again and Rainy Days ahead of his debut EP, Layover, released on September 8, 2023, alongside a third single, Slow Dancing.

The project drew widespread acclaim for its jazz-and-soul-inflected sound and showcased a style distinct from his work with BTS.

After completing his mandatory military service and being discharged in 2025, V returned to active music and acting work, contributing to BTS‘s fifth studio album, Arirang, including the track Into the Sun, while continuing to build his solo catalog and screen career.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: V (singer)
• Instagram: V (@thv)

Personal Life

V is 30. He stands at 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches) tall.

V is unmarried and has no confirmed wife or children.

He has never been officially married, and no marriage history exists for him at this time. His dating history remains largely unconfirmed.

V has been the subject of persistent rumours linking him to BLACKPINK‘s Jennie Kim, with speculation dating back to 2021 and resurfacing periodically through 2026. However, neither V nor Jennie Kim nor their respective agencies, Big Hit Music and YG Entertainment, have ever officially confirmed a relationship between them.

He has also been linked by fans to IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung and, separately, to bandmate Jungkook, based on circumstantial social media activity rather than any confirmed source.

V has publicly asked fans to respect his privacy regarding his personal life, while acknowledging in interviews that his demanding schedule leaves little room for dating. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of a future relationship.

Net Worth

V‘s net worth is estimated at $35 million to $40 million.

His wealth stems primarily from his earnings as a member of BTS, royalties and sales from his solo work, including his debut EP Layover, acting income from projects like Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, and a string of high-profile luxury endorsement deals with brands including Celine, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Audemars Piguet.

Discography

EPs

• Layover (2023)

Singles

• Scenery (2019)
• Winter Bear (2019)
• Love Me Again (2023)
• Rainy Days (2023)
• Slow Dancing (2023)

BTS Solo Tracks

• Stigma (2016)
• Singularity (2018)
• Inner Child (2020)

Collaborations

• 4 O’Clock with RM (2017)
• It’s Definitely You with Jin (2016)
• A Brand New Day with J-Hope and Zara Larsson (2019)
• Friends with Jimin (2020)

Filmography

Television

• Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)

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