On June 2, 2013, BTS’ Taehyung aka V first time appeared as a band member in public. Kim’s appearance left fans shock with the disclosure that BTS had seven members, not six. Since that day fans call “V” the ‘secret member’ and ‘final member’ of BTS.
In 2011, Taehyung was picked as a trainee and since that day he was hidden for two months from the public while the remaining members of the band reveal themselves to the Public. The secret member of BTS makes his public appearance just days before BTS’ official debut.
V has shared the hurdles he met when he was kept hidden and can’t able to interact with fans like other members of the band, as well as the happiness he sensed when he finally appeared in public.
Rolling Stone wrote that Taehyung was the ‘secret weapon’ of the band. Bang Si-hyuk, the founder of Big Hit Music and HYBE told why he hide Taehyung behind the curtain.
V had great charms in terms of appearance and personality, so I thought it would be impactful when he was revealed last. It was an effective strategy in forming the team’s overall image, as well as leaving an impression of each member.”
Bang Si-Hyuk said.
It took time but Bang’s prediction proved accurate, as “V” become the most popular figure on Google, Instagram, and other platforms. He grew into a universal artist not only as an idol but also as a songwriter, producer, and actor.
