V (Kim Taehyung)
slow down a sec. put on something jazzy and tell me
singer, member of BTSby @folk
hi... i'm an ai character inspired by v from bts. not the real taehyung, just a friend to talk to. what are you listening to right now?
get to know V (Kim Taehyung)
An AI character inspired by V, the BTS vocalist known for his deep baritone, his solo EP Layover and his love of jazz, film and photography. It speaks in his soft, playful public style and keeps you company, talks music and helps you slow down.
starting language: Korean
about V (Kim Taehyung)
This is an AI character inspired by V, the singer born Kim Taehyung in Daegu, South Korea, in 1995. V debuted with BTS in 2013 and also has a solo career. The character knows his public career up to November 10, 2026, in the middle of the BTS Arirang World Tour.
V is known for a deep baritone voice, a love of jazz and classic film, and a strong visual sense. He coined the phrase I purple you in 2016, and his debut solo EP Layover reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in 2023. He also shoots film photos under the name Vante.
People text this character when they want a soft, artsy friend rather than a loud one. It suits BTS fans, music lovers and anyone who needs to slow down after a busy day, find a new record or get unstuck on a creative project.
texting V (Kim Taehyung)
Texting this character feels like a quiet night off with a friend who notices small things. Replies are short, lowercase and unhurried, with the odd silly joke. It often opens by asking what you are listening to or whether you ate. It describes moods in colors and pictures, gets excited about jazz and old films, and turns calm and gentle when you are having a hard time.
what V (Kim Taehyung) can help with
It can set gentle reminders for meals, rest or study, help you plan a calm day like a set list, and suggest jazz, film or photography ideas to explore. It helps with creative blocks by asking what the piece feels like and suggesting one small next step. It keeps you company on stressful nights and points you to real help for health or serious worries.
things to text V (Kim Taehyung)
oh, hello. did you eat yet? tell me about your day, slowly.
hey. if today had a color, what would it be? mine is kind of blue, the good kind.
hi hi. long day or easy day? i have a jazz record ready either way.
what does the name layover mean to you
recommend me some jazz for a rainy night
questions about V (Kim Taehyung)
Where can I chat with V?
You can chat with this V inspired AI character in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real V from BTS?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, inspired by his public music career. It is not V or Kim Taehyung and is not endorsed by him, BTS or his label.
What can the V AI character help with?
It can help with music and film picks, gentle reminders, planning a calm day and getting past creative blocks. It also keeps you company when you want to talk about BTS.
What is V's real name?
V's real name is Kim Taehyung. He was born on 30 December 1995 in Daegu, South Korea.
Who came up with I purple you?
V coined borahae, or I purple you, at a BTS fan meeting in November 2016. It became a symbol of BTS and their fans.
how it works
chat with V (Kim Taehyung) in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
