Kim Taehyung, better known by his stage name V, attained worldwide popularity after making his debut as the lead dancer, sub vocalist, and visual member of BTS back in June 2013. A few years after making his debut, V became one of the most popular idols in the K-pop industry for not only his unique talents but also for his immense impact all around the globe.
Since his debut, V has been active with his solo activities and career as a BTS member. Now that he has been in the entertainment industry for nearly a decade, how wealthy has the "Christmas Tree" hitmaker become?
Curious about his net worth? Read on to find out!
BTS V Net Worth 2022
According to a media outlet, the BTS member has an estimated net worth of 26 million USD as of 2022. However, the 26-year-old's net worth can go up to 27 million USD.
Given the staggering success that BTS has earned all over the globe through the years, as well as with the group's passionate fanbase and immense impact, such a net worth figure to V's name doesn't come of as a surprise.
But with the 27 million USD in earnings, is V the richest among his fellow BTS members?
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The answer is no. The BTS member who is currently the richest is J-Hope, with V being the sixth richest member.
With that, how did V amass such a net worth figure?
How Did V Earn His Net Worth?
Regarding V's net worth, he earned a significant amount of his figure through his earnings with BTS' promotions, which includes their profits from music releases and merchandise.
Not only that, but BTS, who has a net worth figure of more than 100 million USD, has one of the highest talent fees among K-pop groups. This is due to their worldwide popularity and brand power.
Because of this, each of the members earn a substantial amount from their endorsement deals and broadcast appearances, among others.
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V has a base salary of 8 million USD per year. The idol also has 68,000 shares invested in HYBE, which is said to be valued at 16 million USD in total. This would mean that V's base net worth already amounts to 24 million USD, excluding his earnings from other sources.
In terms of music, V has lent his voice to original soundtracks, such as for dramas "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth," "Itaewon Class," and "Our Beloved Summer." In particular, his soundtrack releases for each drama attained success on music charts, both domestic and international.
In addition, V also earns royalties from the Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), where he is credited for the numerous songs he has written for BTS and solo music.
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Aside from his music ventures, V also earned a significant amount as an actor. He made his acting debut with a supporting role in the drama "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth."
V also earned through his solo appearance on the show "Celebrity Bromance" and will earn for the upcoming show "In the SOOP: Friendship Trip."
Also, V earns a staggering amount from his personal social media. For Instagram, V's earnings per sponsored post begins at around 64,000 USD, which can go up as high as 773,000 USD with his 44.8 million followers.
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He is currently the BTS member with the highest Instagram earnings. Not only that but also the highest among Korean artists and the most famous celebrities globally.
With V's continuous success as a BTS member and solo artist, the idol was able to earn such a net worth figure.
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Written by Robyn Joan
