I've compiled posts from Vogue magazine, media outlets, and major news sources about Kim Taehyung's iconic presence at Vogue World: Hollywood.

A Thread ⋆.

https://x.com/voguemagazine/status/1982810179088593388?t=9gNm966tlRVe2iPkG5rpLA&s=19

CHORDS & CONTRACTS
A Curiosity Series
Part 3

Today's Episode
“The Artist and the Industry: Creating an Image Ecosystem”

Music goes hand in hand with image. It's more than sound. It's concept, aesthetics, identity, style, narrative. Acting with authority across multiple sectors brings depth and appeal as a globally multifaceted artist. This strengthens musical projects, which can signal a path to expansion in the global music market.

Here are some reasons that explain this connection:

CHORDS & CONTRACTS
A Curiosity Series
Part 2

Today's Episode

“LAYOVER: What roles should BigHit Music have played as a record label on Kim Taehyung's debut album?” After much anticipation for Kim Taehyung's debut album, Layover arrived released under the Big Hit Music label. What did we witness? Sabotage. A year later, with Hybe's internal reports exposed, we saw that the sabotage was orchestrated. Here are some roles BH should have played:

Music Map presents:

Between Chords & Contracts – A Curiosity Series

Facts about the relationship between record labels and artists and the music industry.

🎙️⋆ Today's Topic
“Is it possible for an artist and a record label to end a contract without an official announcement?” YES. This is more common than you might think.

Unannounced departures are common when:

🎙️⋆ There's a confidentiality agreement.

🎙️⋆ There's an interest in avoiding media attention.

🎙️⋆ The artist already has a strong brand and can continue without institutional support.

Over the years we've come to feel that Kim Taehyung is a SILENT FORCE CAPABLE OF CHANGING THE RHYTHM OF THE WORLD. He is a person and an artist whose manifestation of his being or artistic expression sharpens our sensations and perceptions without the need for noise.
A THREAD ༘⋆
How graceful it is to see his ascension. Kim Taehyung didn't just ascend, he carved his own constellation. It's so remarkable that his journey wasn't one of noise, but of presence. He didn't need to shout to be heard: he simply EXISTED AUTHENTICALLY TO BECOME UNFORGETTABLE.

I read this quote: “He had around 4 performances for LMA you don't promote bsides.”

Kim Taehyung said: “Rather than regarding these collection of songs as a whole, I wanted people to take in each song individually.”

A THREAD🎙️♪⋆
The historic B-side Love me Again – 3, 2, 1

With a 70s Soul vibe, “Love me Again” is extremely elegant, sophisticated, has its own shine and a power of attraction in its melody, harmonic construction, instrumental arrangement and especially the most attractive: Kim Taehyung's voice, with its unique and sublime tone.

🧵Kim Taehyung, Blue & Grey
and me

I remember hearing Blue & Grey for the first time. Even though I couldn't recognize the voices, there was one voice that, when it appeared, made my heart race and tears flow softly. I kept replaying those parts... IT WAS KIM TAEHYUNG'S VOICE 😭 One of the most profound songs in the group's discography, "BLUE & GREY" is the soul crying out, the emotions expressing their pain, frustration, sadness, but also a place to find overcoming, calm and hope in the midst of the storm.

Do you have a FRI(END)S Thread? We do. A single so captivating in its own right that it constantly claims its place in the spotlight: the lyrics with their brilliant wordplay, the memorable melody, the instrumental, Kim Taehyung's insanely rich voice...

HEY! Follow the THREAD🧵 To begin with, do you remember when the Teaser was released? Kim Taehyung made a melodic design starting with head voice and transitioning to a falsetto, a descending scale (Eb5-C5-Bb4-G4), and it was enough to shake everything inside us.

In a new era as a solo artist, V has been dedicating himself to new projects.

In this TOPIC, I present the significant potential that KIM TAEHYUNG has demonstrated to achieve success as an independent artist, based on his trajectory, talent and already consolidated achievements. From his first solo act to his varied activities and projects, KIM TAEHYUNG manifests independence in self-knowledge, artistic identity and authenticity, quality in music production, visuals, live performances, digital presence, management, planning, resilience and consistency.

Topic: A NEW SOLO ERA

Each announcement made by BIGHIT MUSIC indicates that activities will continue to focus on the members' solo careers. And it will be no different with Kim Taehyung when he expresses: “I look forward to many new activities of mine after I leave the military” As an artist, Kim Taehyung is a fearless explorer, always willing to cross borders and travel untrodden paths, expressing how much he wants to explore Art in its entirety: visual, performative and literary, with the components of theme, form and content inseparably linked.

It's been 12 years of music and there's a lot about musician Kim Taehyung that needs to be highlighted: knowledge of music theory, skills, talent as a composer, writer and producer. Vision, sensitivity and artistic identity and timeless and intentional masterpieces.

A THREAD🎙️⋆


His musicality, theoretical knowledge, musical references and skills are reflected in his compositions, in the structure used in the songs, in the melodies and harmonic progressions, and in how he uses all of this to convey to the listener what is inside him.
#12YearsWithTaehyung

Topic: KIM TAEHYUNG AND THE ART OF COMMUNICATION

When we come across Kim Taehyung's discography, we come across his "self" and capture his emotions and vision. It is like being able to meet him, feel him, accessing his mind and heart through musical, visual and literary art.


In all spheres of art, Kim Taehyung sets an atmosphere. Communication will not only be in music (lyrics, melodies and arrangements), but also in dance, acting, photography, videography, modeling, fashion, painting, design, in his behavior and positioning. A communication genius.

The musicality of “Slow Dancing,” the title track of Kim Taehyung’s solo album Layover, is a rich and engaging expression that reflects the singer’s unique artistic identity.

A Thread🎙️⋆

#SlowDancing500Million
CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG
HALF A BILLION FOR SLOW DANCING Slow Dancing is described as a piece of 70s romantic soul, characterized by a laid-back and free-spirited vibe, which perfectly aligns with its title. Taehyung combines elements of Jazz, creating an atmosphere that invites the listener to relax and connect emotionally.

Today, @virgorini posted her insights on "Stigma", which is truly sophisticated and has remarkable complexities!

Inspired by Virgorini, I made this analysis (DESCRIBED IN IMAGES), which is aligned with his vision.

A thread 🎙️⋆

https://x.com/virgorini/status/1917364179767550443?t=MwSKyVWsKAxYvumObEUAGA&s=19

LYRICS

“Stigma,” however, is just the first chapter of a story, and that story has a happy ending. Kim Taehyung said, “The young man in ‘Stigma’ went through ‘Singularity’ and ‘Inner Child’ and grew up.”

Topic: A SOLO ARTIST, IN A SOLO ERA

Does Kim Taehyung have what it takes to have and sustain a solo career? Build a legacy in the industry? Have a large audience? Make history as a multifaceted artist? Make an impact and influence? Be successful? Go on a solo tour? Be timeless?
I will highlight some factors that make Kim Taehyung the most anticipated Asian solo artist.

I need to score one of the most intriguing things about Tae is that he doesn't just create, think, move or breathe art: Kim Taehyung has become the embodiment of art. He is his own art.

To refresh your memory and heal your ears: KIM TAEHYUNG and VOCAL RESOURCES

A thread 🎙️⋆

1. The VOCAL TIMBRE is the quality of a voice that makes it unique, just like a fingerprint. It’s the the tone “color” or the one thing that distinguishes the quality of the vocal tone. Taehyung’s timbre is so unique and wonderful, that its deep and sublime sound can be recognized anywhere.

The timbre allows us to differentiate the sounds and recognize the sound sources.

The timbre can be LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH, and can vary according to different circumstances.

Topic: “LAYOVER”, the emotional and melodic essence of R&B

#Layover manifests itself in two main pillars: the depth of the feelings transmitted and the musical richness that brings these feelings to life, using voice and melody as bridges between the artist and the audience.

#V #Layover brings together scenes of traditional R&B and contemporary R&B, touching the listener on a more human level. The emotional and melodic essence of R&B is the heart that has defined the genre since its origins and kept it relevant even amid its many transformations.

#V

"WINTER AHEAD": Art, Commercial Impact and Culture

What does Winter Ahead represent? Is it just another single or a seasonal song?

In the industry, the track highlights Kim Taehyung's ability to innovate, adding layers of artistic depth, appealing to both critics and audiences. Kim Taehyung's ARTISTIC IDENTITY is further strengthened in "Winter Ahead," highlighting him as a creator with a distinct artistic vision. The choice of the jazz genre, with elements such as saxophone, piano, and trumpet, shows a commitment to artistic sophistication.

HYBE SABOTAGE: Kim Taehyung will do nothing?

In recent years, many have been asking “Taehyung is seeing all this?”, “Why he is not doing anything?”, or “what will be his future in the industry?”

In this TOPIC, I will address some points about the genius strategist Taehyung.
With great genius, strategy, authenticity, for being who he is and with his fan base Kim Taehyung has built his solo career in a solid way and independent of Hybe. His fame, impact, influence, connections, media, articles, numbers and achievements have no "help" from the company.

From the saga:

🧵"AN ARTIST DOESN'T MAKE ART TO BE HIDDEN"

Can art and commercial success coexist in the same space? Art is created to reach the public.When an artist releases a song, they want to be heard. And I would like everyone to understand that Taehyung is no different. For years, when we spoke of “commercial” music, we were referring to music that was not “cultured,” “progressive,” “serious,” or strictly “artistic.”

Objectively, the term “commercial” means that it sells, and therefore, that it reaches many users.

Topic: Specialist criticism on LAYOVER and the artistic greatness of KIM TAEHYUNG

"The best thing about 'Layover' is its cohesion. V's intentions were clear. He obviously had a distinct sound he wanted to maintain, his clear vision inhabited by his sense of identity." - CLASH "As an album, it provides the perfect vehicle for V's breezy, enchanting voice, which wraps you in a cocoon of yearning and old-school romantic charm. 'Layover' is a testament to his artistic versatility and a promising start to his solo journey" - The Quint