BTS' Kim Taehyung ranks No. 8 on the most loved actors of MyDramaList's all-time ranking with no appreance in recent K-dramas

BTS’ Kim Taehyung has been listed at No. 8 on the most loved Asian actors list on the MyDramaList website, despite not appearing in any recently released Korean dramas. V aka Kim Taehyung is widely popular as a member of the K-pop boy group BTS and has been making waves in his solo music releases.

The K-pop has showcased vocal talents through music and is also known for his acting skills through the BTS LOVE YOURSELF Highlight Reel released in August 2017 on the official YouTube channel of BigHit Entertainment (now HYBE LABELS), the drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, and other music videos.

Although the singer-actor has appeared in only a few acting projects, fans have actively expressed their wish to see him on screen again. Meanwhile, Kim Taehyung has received 88,204 flowers, equivalent to the votes given by fans, securing the No. 8 position in the all-time list of most loved actors on the MyDramaList leaderboard.

Other South Korean actors mentioned on the list include Kim Soo-hyun at No. 4, Nam Joo-hyuk at No. 10, and actor Seo In-guk at No. 14. The top 3 positions were taken by Zhang Zhe Han, Zhao Lu Si, and Xiao Zhan respectively.

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BTS’ Kim Taehyung on plans to return to acting

During the promotion of his first album Layover, Kim Taehyung appeared on IU's talk show known as IU's Pallette. In episode 24 released on September 12, 2023, IU asked V if he was receiving any proposals from drama or movie directors and how was his reaction to them.

He confirmed that he was receiving offers for the same, however his priority was the album Layover. He said:

“So very thankfully, they sent me many really wonderful works. But honestly, for me the album was priority, because what ARMYs are waiting for the most right now is the album. That's what I think so, I'm very sorry, but everything else I would like to do later.”

The Slow Dancing singer revealed that he was open to working in films and dramas in the future if the directors were still interested in him. He stated:

“Yes, later on, if I come to mind again, then just once, just one more time, just once could they please give me a chance again? Although I wasn't able to do it this time, next time I'll really do my very best. I'll even sleep less so I can do it.”

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Kim Taehyung's acting journey

The BTS vocalist appeared as Hang Sung in the K-drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth aired in 2016-2017 alongside actors like Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Go Ara, SHINee's Choi Min-ho, and many more.

Hang Sung was a bright, playful character who followed the main lead Moo Myung (Park Seo-joon) in this historic period drama. Han Sung gained popularity for his positive traits and visuals, however, he saw a tragic ending and died saving Moo Myung.

Kim Taehyung and IU also collaborated on her pre-release track's music video from the mini-album The Winning. On January 24, 2024, Kim Taehyung appeared in IU's Love Wins All music video helmed by Concrete Utopia director Uhm Tae-hwa.

He received positive reactions from netizens for his performance as the love interest of IU, where he depicted the role of a man who could only see from one eye.

In the video, IU and V were being chased by a mysterious cube in a catastrophic setting. The Love Wins All music video is available on IU's official YouTube channel and has received over 70 million streams.

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Currently, the BTS member is serving in the military and is expected to return in 2025.