Kim Taehyung, aka V from BTS, is receiving positive reviews for his acting skills and recognition for his huge potential as an actor.
On January 24, Taehyung captivated audiences and became a viral topic on social media with his impressive acting skills and undeniable chemistry alongside IU in the music video for “Love Wins All.”
Directed by Um Tae-hwa, who gained recognition for the movie “Concrete Utopia,” the music video has garnered much attention for its message about a dystopian world where one cannot speak, and another sees the world only with the left eye.
The scale, cinematography, and the message about survival in a dystopian world contributed to the huge buzz that the music video has been receiving since its release.
Although Taehyung has not starred in a K-drama since “Hwarang” in 2016 in order to prioritize his activities in BTS, he played his role in the MV phenomenally and captivated the audience with his realistic performance.
Taehyung showcased a diverse range of emotions while portraying a character who sees the world with only one eye, affirming why he is one of the most in-demand actors in South Korea.
Positive reactions are pouring in for Taehyung’s outstanding performance. Various K-media articles have highlighted his passionate performance and his limitless potential as an actor when he decides to act full-time.
On various trending posts on K-forums, netizens who watched Taehyung act for the first time had nothing but praise for his performance.
“I thought V was just handsome, but he uses his face well.”
“His facial expressions are truly diverse.”
“Wow… the song is crazy and V is better at acting than I thought.”
“The chemistry between the two is better than I expected. V’s acting was so natural that I was immersed in it.”
“V surprisingly has talent in acting, and I really like the atmosphere of the music video.”
“I cried when watching the MV. V’s acting is so good and IU’s voice is amazing.”
“V is so good-looking, is he for real?”
“The music video, song and acting are good. It’s my first time seeing V act, but he’s good.”
On X/Twitter, “Actor Taehyung Returns” trended as the #1 worldwide topic, while “Kim Taehyung” simultaneously trended at #2, following the music video’s release as he became a viral topic on the platform.
People acknowledged Taehyung’s acting prowess and admired how he held his own opposite IU, despite having significantly less experience in acting compared to her, who is a veteran actress.
Others discussed Taehyung’s best moments in the music video and the huge range of emotions he displayed in a short period of time.
