BTS V - 'Idol of Idols' for a reason! K-pop stars who say Kim Taehyung is their role model

From his dancing and soothing, relaxing voice to his exceptional acting skills, BTS' V has captured the attention of everyone. Whether it's his witty thinking, his adorable expressions, or even just staring into the lens — making it feel like he is looking into one's soul — his immense talent has inspired not just fans but also many idols and trainees.

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Known as the 'Idol of Idols,' Kim Taehyung has had a significant influence on many idols within the realm of K-pop. Here are some who consider him their role model.

Beomgyu:

The singer-songwriter and producer from the group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), Choi Beom-gyu belongs to the same agency as V and BTS. He has on numerous occasions expressed his affection for his sunbaes (senior), particularly Taehyung, in public. He describes V as his greatest influence in an interview with W Korea, adding that V would offer him valuable guidance as a trainee.

TXT Beomgyu mentioned that Taehyung is the idol he got the MOST INSPIRATION from!!!
Tae used to give him advices when he was a trainee & helped him out a lot :* this is so sweet omgg Taehyung is such a caring and kind sunbae,,, A PERFECT ROLE MODEL 💜#BTSV @BTS_twt #뷔 pic.twitter.com/alcqjqgmov

— Strawberries (rest - exams) (@Strawberries321) April 20, 2019

Park Jihoon:

The former Wanna One group member and now a K-drama actor, Park Jihoon, has shown his admiration for V in a very public way. He has been a fan of V since his trainee days, noting that V's passion on stage inspired him to become an idol.

Park Jihoon, the famous and cutest #1 fanboy of Kim Taehyung played Sweet Night on a station where he was the DJ 💜 #BTSV #SweetNight pic.twitter.com/cScLgBD3Wg

— Military Wife Era 💜🐻 (@kth1_coming) October 20, 2021

Younghoon:

Part of the group The Boyz, Kim Younghoon, is known to be a huge fan of V even calling him his role model. In the past, he had dedicated a video letter to him. The two have since gotten close, with Taehyung even gifting Younghoon a BT21 Tata plushie. Younghoon has stated that he brings the plushie everywhere with him since his favourite sunbae gave it to him.

ARMY’S !! kim younghoon from THE BOYZ is a big fan of taehyung and hes been often seen carrying around the tata plushie tae gifted him 🥺 they support bts so much, so i hope y’all can give us your support in KINGDOM ! DEOBI’S RETWEET PLEASE <3 pic.twitter.com/5hHVuv4aM2

— ally ♡̷ || (temp?) closed - check📍 (@pjsdreamland) February 17, 2021

Choi Byungchan:

As a member of VICTON, Byungchan expressed his admiration for BTS' V in a video where he mentioned that his group had taken a photo with BTS. He couldn't contain his excitement about Taehyung, praising his amazing voice and even expressing his love for him.

170929 Byungchan, vocalist and visual of the Group VICTON, has expressed his love for Taehyung and complimented his voice.

"we just took a photo with BTS sunbaenim... V sunbaenim... wow... his voice... wow... I love you" pic.twitter.com/5txhJi2ncP

— taeby🐯🐻 (@taethred3012) February 7, 2022

Yeosang and Mingi:

The duo from ATEEZ have expressed their admiration for V. Yeosang spoke fondly of Taehyung, admiring his gestures, talent, and facial expressions, considering them the best. He aspires to emulate those qualities in the future.

191101 Ateez Yeosang Vlive

Q: Sunbaenim that you respect?

A: V sunbaenim of BTS. His gestures, talents, and facial expressions are really great so I want to learn from him.

pic.twitter.com/CKV8GoqaB9

— taeby🐯🐻 (@taethred3012) November 2, 2021

Meanwhile, Mingi, ATEEZ's main dancer, credited BTS's V as his inspiration to dance. Mingi revealed that V served as his motivation to pursue dance.

Mingi from Ateez said tht Taehyung was his idol inspiration to dance
"I saw V sunbaenim's dance &got INSPIRED. He was my motive to dance"
Yunho: I felt the #BTSV in Mingi's dancing. I rly look up to him A LOT & Ive seen lots of videos of his.I think #V looks so cool while dancing pic.twitter.com/EnzlqgN0he

— Strawberries (rest - exams) (@Strawberries321) January 1, 2019

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