In his new music product called "2.0", V (real name Kim Taehyung) continues to prove his diverse image transformation ability. Different from the "handsome" appearance, smooth skin and flawless face often seen in BTS's previous MVs, this time the male singer appears with a beard, creating a more mature and edgy appearance.
V's new image quickly became the focus on social networks. Many fans commented that the beard helps him exude masculinity, maturity, and even has a Western cinematic touch. This is considered a clear transformation in the personal style of the male idol born in 1995, when he gradually changed his "fairy tale handsome man" image to aim for maturity in both music and image.
Not only changing in appearance, V's spirit in the MV "2.0" also made a strong impression. Calm eyes, deep expressions combined with a beard-like image create an inner image, suitable for the musical color that is somewhat mature and dark of the song. Many opinions believe that this is one of the rare times V has clearly shown such a "makeover" in terms of image in his career.
On K-pop forums, V's new look quickly entered the trend top. Keywords related to "V with beard" or "V BTS 2.0" attracted a large number of searches, showing that the male singer's appeal has not decreased, even if it is just a small change in appearance.
Experts believe that experimenting with new images is a necessary step for artists who have a solid foothold like V. This change not only helps him refresh himself but also opens up many possibilities to exploit a more diverse image in the future, especially in projects with personal colors.
