LINKS FOR TAEHYUNG
IMPORTANT LINK’S ABOUT KIM TAEHYUNG, THE IDOL OF IDOLS.
Here you will find stream playlists, fanbases + important links to Taehyung's career.
LAST UPDATE: 04/07/2024
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ABOUT KIM TAEHYUNG
DECEMBER 30, 1995
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA
Kim Tae-Hyung (김태형), also known as V, is a South Korean singer and actor under Big Hit Entertainment. He rose to fame as one of the members of the worldwide sensation BTS.When he was just fifteen years old, V accompanied his friend to audition at Big Hit Entertainment. He was only there to support his friend, but an executive noticed him and encouraged him to audition. Since V had no plans of auditioning, he had to call his parents to ask for permission. He ended up passing the audition and became an official trainee.In 2013, V made his official debut with BTS and went on to become one of the most popular and loved artists of his generation.Besides performing, V also took on acting projects. He debuted as an actor in late 2016 through the historical drama "Hwarang."On September 8, 2023, V made his official solo debut with the mini album “Layover”.
BIOGRAPHY
The path a curious child from the countryside took to become part of BTS.I was born in Daegu and raised in the countryside where the population was low. Whenever I ask my family about my younger days, they all answer in unison "You were an overly curious child."I can remember my childhood well, and have more memories than I could possibly speak of with my grandma. Every morning, we would walk to the park in our neighbourhood, and my grandma would always buy me a yuzu tea from the vending machine on the way. Even now, I can still remember it.On top of that, whenever we went to the supermarket to go shopping, I would always sit in the child seat of the trolley for my grandma to push me. (laughs) In summer, grandma would make hwachae (a Korean dessert where watermelon pieces are mixed with soda and eaten) and we would withstand the heat every year with hwachae.When I was little, my special skill was riding on my four-wheeled bike. My reversing skills on my four-wheeled bike were so good, I could call it a special skill. I could reverse park in one go. Wasn't I amazing?And so, my amazing self at that time had two dreams for the future. One was to become a singer. And the other was to become a father like my dad. My dad is a good person, and I admire him even now.I started to dream about becoming a singer when I was in primary school. I wasn't scared to try new things and I liked to dance on the stage. Before I realised it, I wanted to become a singer.I didn't get into BigHit by applying through an audition. As a boy from the countryside, I wondered what a company from Seoul was like and went to watch the agency's auditions out of curiosity. When I was about to go home in the middle of their auditions, someone from the agency stopped me and said, "Do you want to be a trainee with us?" I phoned my dad immediately and he said to me, "If it's something that you want to do, then do your best." So I became a trainee.But at first, I was pretty doubtful and suspicious of why I was chosen. (laughs) I didn't quite trust them completely. But I decided to take a leap of faith and made an effort in the dance lessons.I met the other members in the practice room, but the one who left the deepest impression was J-HOPE. He was the star of the trainees. He was really, really cool.I went to the same high school as JIMIN. JIMIN was a model student, so he went to the practice room as soon as class was over. I valued making memories with my friends, so after class I would go watch movies and hang out in cafes with them. I knew that practice was important as well, but middle school only happens once in your life, right? When I look back now, I wish I had played with my friends more back then.
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IDOL OF IDOLS
The name is Kim Taehyung, the Idol of Idols.
Being named the “Idol of Idols” and “Idol Textbook” by the K-Media, Taehyung recently has, more or less, around 50 K-Pop idols who look up to him as a role model. His duality, as the ARMYs like to call it, is one of the top reasons for that. He’s versatile on stage, putting on more meaning to the songs he sings with various expressions. Beomgyu of TOMORROW X TOGETHER once said how he practiced his facial expression by watching Taehyung’s performance and trying it out in front of the mirror. Jake and Jay from ENHYPEN have also admitted their admiration towards Taehyung’s stage presence and fashion sense.Talking about fashion sense, Taehyung has spectacular taste. While the rest of the world is leaning towards a minimalist look nowadays, Taehyung could be seen sporting a “maximalist” look. Throwing various patterns here and there and wearing bright and eye-catching colors, he doesn't mind being the center of attention. There’s a running joke between ARMYs about how Taehyung could be seen wearing suits while the other members were wearing casual clothes. He fits perfectly with vintage clothes and the 8 Photo-Folio that was released recently portrays him as a 19th-century British gentleman. Almost everything about him screams vintage, from his taste in fashion to his choice of music and art.Kim Taehyung is the first male idol listed as the senior artist looked up to as a role model, recognised worldwide and respected for his legendary talents in singing and dancing: click here to check.Korean media named Kim Taehyung “Idol of Idols” and “#1 Idol in Kpop Industry” since under 100 trainees, rookies and idols chose him as their role model. Idols have confessed to having V as their role model, watching, practicing and learning stage expressions from him and wishing to be like him. click here and here.
Some k-idols who look up to him as a role model
• In an interview with Numéro Tokyo, Vocalist & Dancer Sunghoon of K-Pop group 'ENHYPEN' cited Taehyung as his role model: “Personally, I'd like to improve my fashion sense, be a better speaker, and become a person with no shortcomings. BTS' V is my role model for that case.”
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© taeguide• Yoonwoo, vocalist and visual of the recently debuted boy group TRENDZ mentioned Taehyung as his role model: “A role model? V sunbaenim of BTS. I’ve never met him before… I’ve seen him from afar before, not too close, but not too far away either. If V sunbaenim releases a solo album this time, and if we’re really lucky and by chance our activities overlap. Maybe I can meet him? Personally, I’m so excited”
© taeguide• Main Rapper Bao of K-Pop Group XEED, expressed his admiration for Taehyung & called him his role model: “I have only one who is my role model, I really love BTS' V so much. I used to follow his everything like dancing, gestures from his live performances every single thing.”
© TheTKGlobal• Idol Rune from Darkbee (DKB) mentioned that Taehyung is his role model: “When I look at V sonbaenim, there is a unique atmosphere on stage.” “The facial expressions and gestures are very attractive, and I want to learn from that, so I use him as my role model.”
© naver_taehyung• "BTS V sunbaenim. There's nothing he can't do. I am learning a lot in many ways, such as music, dance, attitude, and pictorial. I hope that the day will come when I will be called someone's role model like V" — Lex, leader of XOCIAC.
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AWARD WINNING MAN
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF V
Kim Taehyung has already accomplished so much in his career, from winning Awards for both his Music and Acting, to having prestigious Titles bestowed upon him. Achievements relating to his individual songs have been highlighted under the Music section. While it would take too long to list everything, here are some of his Key Achievements:AWARDS• Best Male Entertainment Idol Grand Prize (Daesang), Korea First Brand, 2024;• Main Prize (Bonsang), Seoul Music Awards, 2023;• Best Artist UK, Top Ten Awards, 2023;• Fan Choice of the Year Award, Seoul Music Awards, 2023;• Fan Choice Artist of the Month April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Seoul Music Awards, 2023;• Best Fall Music for Slow Dancing, The Fact Music Awards, 2023;• Best Artist who shined the most in the 2nd half of 2023, Forbes Korea, 2023;• Contents of the Year Award for Jinny’s Kitchen, TVING, 2023;• Healing of the Year Award for Jinny’s Kitchen, TVING, 2023;• Heart Stealer of the Year Award for You Quiz (Solo Guest), TVING, 2023;• 2 x Melon Hall of Fame Million Album Plaques for Layover, Melon, 2023;• 3 x UK Specialist Chart Awards for Layover, 2023;• POP-K Top 10 Best Song of 2023 for Slow Dancing, Idol Champ, 2023;• POP-K Top 10 MVP for April-September for Love Me Again, Idol Champ, 2023;• Best K-Music Artist of 3rd Season, KM Charts, 2023;• Best K-Music of 3rd Season for Slow Dancing, KM Charts, 2023;• Artist of the Month for September, NPOP, 2023;• Best Stage Performance for Slow Dancing, NPOP, 2023;• 9 x Music Show Wins (SD x 6, LMA x 3), 2023;• 3 x Weekly Top Artist Award for Love Me Again, Melon, 2023;• 3 x Weekly Top Artist Award for Slow Dancing, Melon, 2023;• POP-K Top 10 MVP of September Trophy for Love Me Again, Idol Champ, 2023;• Idol Of The Year, MMA Melon Plaque Award, 2023;• Golden Soundtrack Award for Christmas Tree, Pop Golden Awards, 2023;• 4 x Weekly Popularity Award for Christmas Tree, Melon Awards, 2022;• Best OST for Christmas Tree, DDU Korean Drama Awards, 2022;• Singer We're Proud of, MMA Melon Plaque Award, 2022;• Best OST for Sweet Night, APAN Star Awards, 2020;• Best Choreography for Singularity, Soompi Awards, 2019;• Best Idol Actor, Soompi Awards, 2018.TITLESThe most handsome man in the world, various sources since 2017, mainly:• TC Candler, 2017 (first Asian man to win);• Technosports, 2023 and 2024;• International Asian News, 2021;• YouTube Media Top 10 Worldwide, 2020;• The Teal Mango, 2017-2023;• Nubia Magazine, 2021 and 2023;• Highest Ranking Asian on Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers in America’ List, Hype Auditor, 2024;• #1 Most Fashionable Idol in K-Pop, US Fashionation, 2024;• #1 Male Fashion Influencer of the Year, Lefty, 2023;• Most Popular K-pop Idol Worldwide, Nubia Magazine, 2023;• Gen Z’s “IT BOY”, American Celebrity Magazine J-14, 2023;• Main Character of Korean Culture, Culture Critic, 2023;• The Most Fashionable Man in Asia and the Biggest Pop Star in the World today, PopMagazine, 2023;• Global Icon of 2023, The Global Choice, 2023;• Global Music Artist of 2023, The Global Choice, 2023;• Global Fashion Icon of 2023, The Global Choice, 2023;• Global Body of 2023, The Global Choice, 2023;• Top Face Genius, Marie Claire Hong Kong, 2023;• Most Handsome K-pop Idol, Fabbon Cosmetics site, 2023;• Genre Destroyer, Elle Korea, 2023;• The Most Bankable Male Artist Worldwide, The Impression Magazine Fashion Report, 2022;• Conscientious Taxpayer, National Tax Service, Gyeonggi-do, 2022;• Global Artist of the Year, The Global Choice, 2022;• Global Face of the Year, The Global Choice, 2022;• Global Fashion Icon of the Year, The Global Choice, 2022;• #1 of the Global Choice 100, The Global Choice, 2022;
