V

“The title Layover came about while I was contemplating what my final destination is in my life and career and the way to get there. The intent behind naming my first solo album, Layover, is to represent a starting point, like I’m just beginning to paint the picture that is Kim Taehyung. I realized there’s a long way to the final destination of my life. There’s a lot of different ways to get to that final destination. Why not give yourself the time to rest,
look back at myself, and create new goals?” – Rolling Stone link

"I stumbled upon my new vocal identity – certain tonalities and pronunciations seemed to resonate more now.  

My love for diverse genres often has me humming away. While creating this solo album, I truly discovered my vocal essence, and that’s what makes me incredibly fulfilling.” -W Korea link

"I want to present a kind of music that I’ve never tried before, something that sets apart from the style BTS’ V has shown. I would think, as if one of my other personas were to make a new debut."- Vogue Korea link

“I don’t like a businesslike approach to anything. I take photos because I like to, I do things because I like them and I approach people because I like them.

I accept that you sometimes need a business mindset, but I’m not very good at that. That’s my weakness.” – Vogue Singapore link

“I hope I can come up with a whole lot of personas: singer, solo singer, actor or, later on, photographer or regular old Kim Taehyung.

Or when I get into something else. I want to create so many different personas that there’s thousands of versions of myself out there and I can become the kind of person who has a new me good enough to do something different every day.

I think that’s my ultimate dream, speaking as an artist.” – Weverse Magazine link

“I cherish human connection. I am a people person and I truly enjoy working with everyone I cross professional paths with, including artists, directors, writers, and journalists like you.

In the past, I used to be more reserved because I had been hurt by people who treated me simply as a valuable asset to know and not as a friend. But I still like people. It is thanks to the wonderful people in my life that I am who I am now.” – Vogue Korea link

“I don’t ever want to lose my principles. I know it’s impossible to always do the right thing, but for me, it’s very important to act with honor. I’d hate to be involved in any situation where my honour is compromised. Whether I’m performing on stage, working on my music, or introducing myself, my confidence comes from having a clear conscience and sense of integrity. I believe that’s how you can set yourself on the right path.” – GQ Australia link

“If we look at me like I’m a tree, then I think you could say I have thousands of branches. The different fruit on each of those branches each represents a different one of V’s attractive points. So, while I could become something that can be explained, I don’t really think I absolutely need to. So it’s not really something that can be put into words. I’m just trying to create and show one of the many charms that I can show off as V.” – Weverse Magazine link