He was born in Daegu on December 30, 1995, and joined Big Hit Entertainment on September 3, 2011. He soon debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group BTS in 2013 with the track No More Dream from the EP 2 Cool 4 Skool. He was a "hidden" member of the to-be six-member group, being unable to appear while they were predebut. He has contributed to the writing of multiple songs such as "Hold Me Tight", "Fun Boyz", and his melody was used in the track "Run."
Since his debut with the band in 2013, V has performed three solo songs under their name—"Stigma" in 2016, "Singularity" in 2018, and "Inner Child" in 2020—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.
In 2016, he co-wrote his solo song "Stigma" from the album WINGS, which reached 10 in US World, and 26 on the GAON charts. He made his acting debut in 2016 as Seok Hansung in KBS2'S historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. V has proven to be one of the most flexible vocalists in K-Pop, with his songs that are above the general K-Pop standards. V's solo career is anticipated a lot since the release of his ost for the Korean drama 'Itaewon Class' which is the most streamed Korean ost of 2020, achieving top spots in 118 countries on the iTunes platform, he has been the most successful solo artist among the group members to date without a solo debut.
Outside of his projects with BTS, V appeared in the 2016 television series Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth and contributed the single "It's Definitely You" to its soundtrack. He released his first independent song, the self-composed "Scenery", in 2019. In 2023, V made his official debut as a solo artist with the release of the singles "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days". His debut solo album Layover is slated for September 8, accompanied by a third single, "Slow Dancing".
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V Lyrics
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The lyrics to V's song "Still" can be interpreted in a number of ways, but the most obvious seems to be a reflection on a relationship or a series of relationships that have gone wrong over a period of time. V seems to be looking back on these experiences with a mixture of regret and confusion, wondering how he got to this point and whether he'll ever be able to break free from the patterns that have trapped him in the past. The opening lines suggest that V is aware that he's not where he wants to be, and that the person he's addressing in the song shouldn't be there either - whether this refers to a physical location or a state of mind is unclear, but there's a sense of restlessness and unease that runs through the lyrics.
V then goes on to describe the ups and downs of the last few years, implying that he has been in a state of indecision or limbo for some time now. He wonders whether the person he's addressing is lying to him, and whether they're lying to everyone else as well. There's a sense of mistrust and betrayal here, although it's not clear whether V is accusing the other person of lying to him specifically or if this is a more general observation. There's also a hint of desperation in V's question about whether the other person can see him in the dark - he seems to want to be seen, to be acknowledged, but feels like he's invisible to the rest of the world.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant, as V wonders when he'll start working for himself and standing tall like the trees. There's a sense of self-doubt and self-criticism here, as V questions whether he's just paying for his sins and whether he'll ever be able to break free from his past mistakes. The lyrics to "Still" are full of ambiguity and open to interpretation, but they paint a vivid and emotional picture of a person struggling to come to terms with their own limitations and failures.
Line by Line Meaning
Where you're at
Your current location or situation
You shouldn't be
It's not the right place for you to be at
Although I wish I was there too
I also desire to be there with you
Back and forth
Going from one situation to another frequently
Through the course
Over a period of time
Of the last few years
Recent history
My mind is not made up
I haven't decided yet
Still
Nevertheless
Do you lie
Are you dishonest with others
To everyone
To all people you meet or interact with
You don't have to lie to me
I deserve the truth from you
Is your sight
Can you see
Without light
In the absence of illumination
You can't see me in the dark
You are unable to perceive me in the absence of light
When will I start working for me
When will I begin to prioritize myself
When will I stand tall like the trees
When will I be as strong and unwavering as a tree
Am I just paying for sin
Am I suffering because of my past mistakes
Still
Nonetheless
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Written by: beibi bogseu 1gi
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