Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | 9th July 2024
V of 21st century pop icons BTS unveiled his photobook titled ‘TYPE 1’ today. Candidly capturing V in moments of tranquility, the 224-page photobook will also be followed by a series of offline events showcasing photos from the photobook, held globally throughout July and August.
His relaxed and effortless demeanor was previewed in a black-and-white cinematic poster revealed earlier on BTS’ official social media channels, where he restfully leans against a wall with unkempt hair. The poster includes lyrics from V's self-written 2019 track "Scenery"—“I still wonder wonder beautiful story / Still wonder wonder best part / I still wander wander next story / I want to make you mine”—which adds a layer of mystery to the photobook.
V was heavily involved in every aspect of the photobook, from selecting the travel destination for the photos to deciding on the title and its components, in an effort to complete it with moments he wished to share with ARMY (BTS' fandom). Following through the chapters will reveal a deeper genuine portrayal of V and the person Kim Taehyung (V’s given name), captured before his military enlistment, complemented by collectible components that evoke the ambiance of the featured travel destination.
The release will be followed by ‘ARTSPACE: TYPE 1,’ a series of offline events showcasing photos from the photobook, to be held throughout July and August in 6 cities worldwide—Seoul, Bangkok, Taipei, Vancouver, LA, and Tokyo. These events will follow the flow of the photobook's chapters, allowing fans to forge a deeper connection with V as they immerse in the scenes captured in the photobook.
‘TYPE 1’ is now available globally. The Magazine version—a softcover 152-page edition—will also be available on August 6 via Weverse.
‘ARTSPACE: TYPE 1’ - Dates and Locations
*More information about each exhibition will be available on July 10 at 2 PM KST
LA: 7/26 (Fri) - 8/17 (Sat) ｜Edgemar
VANCOUVER: 7/12 (Fri) - 7/21 (Sun) ｜Metropolis at Metrotown
SEOUL: 7/12(Fri) - 7/21 (Sun) ｜Platform-L
BANGKOK: 7/12 (Fri) - 7/19 (Fri) ｜EmQuartier
TAIPEI: 7/12 (Fri) - 7/21 (Sun) ｜Breeze Nan Shan
TOKYO: Further information will be available within July.
About V of BTS
V (Kim, Taehyung) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. V is known for his unique captivating charms and his distinct low pitch voice that enriches the sound of BTS’ music. His solo discography includes “Stigma,” “Singularity” and “Inner Child.” He demonstrated his song-writing capabilities with “4 O’CLOCK,” “Scenery,” “Winter Bear,” “Blue & Grey,” and “Snow Flower.” He also participated in Original Soundtracks for Korean TV series such as “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST), “Sweet Night” (‘Itaewon Class’ OST) and “Christmas Tree” (‘Our Beloved Summer’ OST), broadening his musical scope. V is also known as a fashion icon with his unique sense of fashion.
About BTS
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, J-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilised millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.
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