Dance is one of the most integral aspects of K-pop with every idol devoting years into training and honing their skills. It is even more difficult to leave a mark in such a competitive industry where it is essential for every idol to check-list all necessary skills of a “phenomenal performer” to even debut. With that being said, in every generation, there are a handful of groups and idols whose impeccable performances are stamped into history. One such being, BTS and their member V.

In 2013, BTS debuted with members J-hope, Jimin, and Jungkook as the three members of their dance line. In their early days, the trio most lovingly known as “3J” took the center stage and perfected every choreography. However, member V who was only listed as a member of the vocal and visual line left such a remarkable impression on the audiences that today he is a deserving member of the BTS’s dance line and is also known as the ultimate “Stage Genius” of K-pop.

The question now is how did V break out of the stereotypical positioning of the K-pop industry and make such a celebrated name for himself?

In 2014, with the release of their single “War of Hormones,” V received a tremendous amount of praise for the way he embodied the performance to perfection. Since then, the star has been noted as one of the finest performers on stage, who not only captivates the audiences with his soulful and stable vocals, clean and sharp dance moves but as an idol who adds in so many flavors to the performance with his fascinating expressions and gestures.

Even before BTS hit an unimaginable level of stardom, V’s fancams received an umpteen amount of views, placing him among the most well-known dancers of the industry. His performances continued to soar in popularity leading him to be crowned as the idol with the most-watched solo fancam in K-pop history and being named as the “King of Fancams.”

Unlike many idols who are incredible dancers, V stands out due to him being an overall performer who understands not only what the song requires but how to make the performance even more entrancing and memorable.

This is often highlighted when nine out of ten rookie idols name V as their role model leading him to be dubbed as the “Idol of Idols and “Gesture Textbook for Idols.” Over the years, several of them have mentioned their awe at the way V allures the audiences with his various charms while others have revealed that they regularly watch his fancams to learn how to engage with the fans and learn more from his facial expressions and gestures that enhance the quality and memorability of the performance. This is the true testament to the sheer power V has as a performer.

Being a polished dancer and an inspirational performer are two different skills that many often falter at. Years of training and practice can make anyone a good dancer but being a star on stage whose charisma demands undivided attention while also motivating the fellow idols to learn is something that only a few can achieve. However, with his sincere hard work, and an abundance of talent, V has proven to be the ultimate ace of the stage.