Kim Taehyung’s vocals are highlighted by Vogue U.S. in its selection of the “Best Albums of 2026 So Far.” Among the members, #Taehyung is the only one to receive specific recognition for his singular vocal expressiveness:
The way V sings, “Got me feelin' things unusual” on the latter (Normal) is a serious earworm" - Vogue US
In addition to Vogue US, The New York Times, German GQ, and Billboard also highlighted V's vocal performance:
“Among the singers, V is the lustiest and the most powerful.” - The New York Times
“V's soulful voice is like a spoonful of warm honey on the palate” - GQ Germany
“V is just absolutely dominating this tour. That swag, that personality... he's having so much fun, and he looks really cool. I kept thinking, 'Wow... wow, he's a real king!” - Billboard
What everyone realized is that in Arirang, when Kim Taehyung’s voice enters, the song stops following a linear path and takes on another dramatic dimension, creating a kind of “vocal action.”
Some moments are genuinely surprising, and “it’s as if the music opens a corridor just for #V to pass through.”
While other vocals maintain continuity, Taehyung frequently introduces an aesthetic rupture—not as an abrupt break, but as a reconfiguration of the sonic space.
V is able to present new vocal colors, expanding the perception of what his voice can offer without losing the identity that makes him immediately recognizable.
At certain moments, the sensation is not “just another sung line,” but a shift in perspective. It is as if the musical plane opens up, creating depth where there was previously only surface.
Summer Sonic Day 2 🎶🔥
HANA’s performance has way more J-rock energy than I expected!
Love how the vibe changes between “My Body” and “ALL IN” — it keeps everything exciting ⚡️
📺 Live
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