"BTS V Promises 'I Will Work Hard,' Releases First Mixtape"

Member V (25, real name Kim Taehyung) of the idol group BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan).
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] V (25, real name Kim Tae-hyung), a member of the idol group BTS, is releasing his first mixtape.

On the 26th, V stated through the official V LIVE channel, "I am preparing a mixtape. I want to try challenges in various ways."

He added, "This is the first time I am preparing a mixtape. I realized that members who released mixtapes before must have found it harder than I thought," and said, "The burden of having to create an entire album by myself was quite heavy."

In response, BTS members RM, Suga, and J-Hope empathized, saying, "It's not easy to prepare alone. We are looking forward to it a lot."

Suga expressed anticipation, saying, "Is this the first mixtape from the vocal line?" Jungkook praised, "V hyung sometimes played it for me, and it's good," and Jin also complimented, "There are many good songs."

V added, "Thank you. I will work hard and give it a try."

Meanwhile, BTS plans to release a new digital single on domestic and international music sites on August 21.

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