I can’t count how many times someone’s pulled up a photo of Taehyung and said “I want this.” Out of every K-pop artist, V has the most diverse hair portfolio I’ve seen — bowlcuts, perms, mullets, blonde, silver, orange — and the wild thing is, most of them actually translate well to real life.
I’ve ranked every major Taehyung haircut from his 2013 debut through to today, with the barber-to-client details you need to walk out with the right version for your hair type and face shape.
Key Takeaways
- Taehyung’s styles range from 3-inch bowl cuts to 7-inch perms — bring era-specific reference photos to your barber
- Most V hairstyles work best on oval, heart, and diamond face shapes thanks to the layered, face-framing structure
- K-pop colour changes (red, orange, blonde, silver) need professional colouring and serious aftercare to avoid damage
- The “comma hair” and textured wave styles are the easiest to maintain day-to-day with minimal product
- Expect appointments every 2–3 weeks for colour touch-ups, or 3–4 weeks for natural colour styles
Who Is Kim Taehyung (V)?
Kim Taehyung debuted with BTS in 2013, quickly establishing himself as the group’s visual and style experimenter. Beyond his deep baritone vo
Taehyung’s Hair Evolution Through BTS Eras
V’s hair journey mirrors BTS’s artistic growth, evolving from safe rookie styles to boundary-pushing statements. Early years featured natural browns and blacks with classic Korean cuts. The HYYH era introduced his color experimentation phase with oranges and pinks.
Wings era brought sophisticated ash tones and artistic styling. The Love Yourself series showcased both extremes—from mullets to comma hair. Recent years blend maturity with playfulness through textured perms and honey tones.
How To Ask For Taehyung Hairstyles
Request specific era references: “V’s DNA era mullet” or “Taehyung’s Spring Day ash brown.” Mention key elements: layered cuts with 4-6 inches on top, textured fringe, and weight removed for movement. Bring multiple angle photos showing color dimension.
Discuss your hair’s natural texture—V’s styles work best with straight to wavy Asian hair but can be adapted. Be prepared for regular salon visits every 3-4 weeks for color maintenance.
Debut Era Bowl Cut
Taehyung’s 2013 debut featured the classic Korean bowl cut with dark brown hair reaching his eyebrows. This schoolboy style required 3-4 inches all around with blunt-cut fringe and subtle layering for movement.
The sides were kept full, not undercut, creating a youthful silhouette. Styling involved blow-drying forward with a round brush and light wax for separation. This foundational look established V’s boy-next-door image.
War of Hormone Red Hair
The 2014 “War of Hormone” era marked V’s first dramatic color change with vibrant cherry red hair. The cut featured choppy layers and side-swept bangs requiring 4-5 inches on top.
Achieving this color demands pre-lightening to level 8-9 blonde before applying semi-permanent red dye. Maintenance includes color-depositing shampoo and weekly gloss treatments to combat fading. The edgy color perfectly matched the rebellious concept.
I Need U Orange Phase
Spring 2015’s “I Need U” showcased Taehyung’s sunset orange hair with a softer, fluffier cut. The warm copper tone required careful bleaching to avoid brassiness, followed by orange-based toner.
The hairstyle featured longer layers around 5 inches with piece-y texture throughout. Styling used volumizing mousse and finger-coiling techniques for the signature tousled finish. This era proved V could pull off any color spectrum.
Run Era Pink Hair
The “Run” music video featured V’s cotton candy pink hair, a shade that broke Korean masculinity norms. Achieving this required platinum bleaching followed by diluted pink dye for the pastel effect.
The cut remained long and layered with curtain bangs framing his face. Daily purple shampoo prevented yellowing while leave-in conditioner combated bleach damage. This bold choice influenced the 2015-2016 pastel hair trend.
Fire Platinum Blonde
May 2016’s “Fire” era introduced V’s striking platinum blonde, his lightest shade ever. This required multiple bleaching sessions spaced two weeks apart to reach level 10.
The style featured an undercut with 5-6 inches on top styled into a comma shape. Olaplex treatments and protein masks twice weekly maintained hair health. Purple toner every 10 days kept brassiness at bay.
Blood Sweat & Tears Silver Grey
The sophisticated “Blood Sweat & Tears” concept featured V’s ethereal silver-grey hair with artistic styling. This complex color required pristine platinum base with silver and violet toners layered for dimension.
The cut incorporated longer layers swept dramatically across the forehead. Styling used texturizing spray and flat iron techniques for the sleek, mysterious aesthetic. This look required professional maintenance every two weeks.
Spring Day Ash Brown
2017’s “Spring Day” marked V’s return to natural tones with ash brown hair featuring subtle highlights. The color combined level 6 base with level 8 highlights for dimension without damage.
The cut featured medium length with soft layers and side-swept fringe. Styling emphasized natural texture using sea salt spray and air-drying. This understated elegance proved V didn’t need bold colors to make statements.
DNA Mullet Style
The “DNA” era introduced V’s controversial mullet with blonde highlights over brown base. The cut featured short sides (2-3 inches), longer top (5 inches), and extended back reaching his nape.
Chunky highlights created the two-toned effect popular in 2017 K-pop. Styling required texturizing paste for piece-y definition and careful blow-drying to achieve the signature shape. This polarizing style became surprisingly influential.
Fake Love Black Comma Hair
2018’s “Fake Love” featured V’s sleek black comma hair, a refined take on classic Korean styling. The precision cut required 5-6 inches on top with graduated sides, styled into a dramatic C-curve across the forehead.
Achieving the look demanded blow-drying with a round brush, followed by flat iron refinement. Strong-hold pomade maintained the sculptured shape throughout performances.
Boy With Luv Blue Highlights
April 2019’s “Boy With Luv” showcased subtle blue highlights through V’s dark hair. The technique involved balayage application of blue dye on pre-lightened sections, creating depth without full commitment.
The haircut featured textured layers with curtain bangs splitting naturally. Styling used lightweight cream for definition while maintaining movement. The peek-a-boo color effect required color-safe products to prevent fading.
ON Era Long Perm
2020’s “ON” introduced V’s artistic perm with shoulder-grazing length. The digital perm created loose S-waves requiring 7-8 inches minimum length.
The process took 3-4 hours using larger rods for relaxed curves rather than tight curls. Maintenance involved scrunching with curl cream and diffuser drying. Weekly deep conditioning treatments prevented perm damage while maintaining bounce.
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Dynamite Fluffy Brown
The retro “Dynamite” concept featured V’s voluminous fluffy brown hair channeling 1970s vibes. The cut incorporated heavy layering with 6 inches on top, styled for maximum volume.
Achieving the look required volumizing mousse, round brush blow-drying, and backcombing at the crown. Light-hold hairspray maintained the bouncy texture without stiffness. This playful style perfectly matched the disco-funk concept.
Butter Honey Blonde
Summer 2021’s “Butter” era brought V’s warm honey blonde with natural root shadow. The color technique involved balayage highlighting with levels 7-8 blonde over level 5 base, creating sun-kissed dimension.
The cut featured medium length with textured layers and curtain fringe. Styling emphasized tousled texture using texturizing spray and finger-styling. Gold-toned glosses every three weeks maintained the buttery warmth.
Permission to Dance Textured Waves
The cheerful “Permission to Dance” featured V’s natural textured waves in chocolate brown. The cut worked with his natural hair texture, incorporating long layers for movement.
Styling involved scrunching damp hair with curl-enhancing cream, then air-drying or diffusing. The effortless look required minimal daily styling but regular trims every 6 weeks to prevent split ends. This natural approach highlighted V’s maturing style.
Current Natural Black Style
V’s current look features natural black hair with medium length and subtle layering. The sophisticated cut includes 5-6 inches on top with textured ends for movement.
His signature curtain bangs frame the face while maintaining versatility for different styling. Daily routine involves lightweight styling cream and natural drying. This return to basics showcases V’s confidence in simplicity while maintaining his distinctive charm.
Keeping K-Pop Colour Hair Healthy
Taehyung has cycled through red, orange, pink, platinum blonde, silver grey, blue, and honey blonde — sometimes within the same year. If you’re planning to follow that colour journey, here’s what I tell every client before we start:
Start with healthy hair: If your hair is already damaged from heat or chemical treatments, fix that first. Bleaching compromised hair leads to breakage, not a cool new colour. Give it 4–6 weeks of deep conditioning before any colour work.
Go to a professional for anything involving bleach: Red and brown tones are relatively forgiving. But platinum blonde, silver grey, or ash tones require lifting your natural pigment first, and that’s where DIY goes wrong fast. One uneven bleach job and you’re looking at months of repair.
Aftercare is non-negotiable: Colour-safe shampoo (sulphate-free), lukewarm water only, and a deep conditioning mask once a week. Hot water strips colour faster than almost anything else. If you’re blow-drying daily, use heat protectant every single time — no exceptions.
Budget for maintenance: Vivid colours (red, orange, pink) fade within 2–3 weeks and need refreshing. Blonde and silver need root touch-ups every 3–4 weeks. Natural tones like ash brown are the most forgiving — monthly visits are enough. Factor this into your decision before committing to a Taehyung-level colour rotation.
Products For K-Pop Hair Styling
Achieving Taehyung’s looks requires Korean hair products designed for Asian hair texture. Essential items include: volumizing essence for lift without weight, texturizing clay for piece-y definition, and hair cushion for gentle hold.
Color maintenance demands purple shampoo for blondes, color-depositing masks for fashion shades, and heat protectant always. Korean brands like Mise En Scene and Amos Professional offer idol-approved formulas. Weekly hair masks using argan oil or keratin treatments combat styling damage.
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FAQs: Taehyung Hairstyles
What is V’s most iconic hair color?
While V has experimented extensively, his silver-grey from “Blood Sweat & Tears” remains most iconic among fans and stylists. This ethereal color perfectly captured the era’s artistic concept while showcasing V’s ability to pull off unconventional shades.
The complex coloring process and high maintenance made it particularly memorable. Close runners-up include his “Fire” era platinum blonde and “Run” era pink, both of which challenged Korean beauty standards and inspired worldwide hair trends.
How to style hair like Taehyung?
Start with a Korean-style layered cut maintaining 5-6 inches on top with textured ends. For daily styling, apply volumizing essence to damp hair, blow-dry with a round brush lifting at the roots, then use texturizing clay for piece-y definition.
V’s signature involves curtain bangs parted slightly off-center. Key products include lightweight styling cream, texturizing spray, and flexible-hold hairspray. Visit your stylist every 4-6 weeks for maintenance, and invest in quality color-safe products if attempting his fashion colors.
What face shape suits V’s hairstyles?
V has an oval face shape, considered ideal for any hairstyle, but his cuts particularly flatter oval, heart, and diamond faces. The key elements—textured layers, curtain bangs, and medium length—work by adding width at the temples while softening angular features.
Those with round faces should add more height on top, while square faces benefit from his softer, piece-y styling. The versatility of V’s cuts lies in their adaptability through styling rather than strict structural requirements.
What is the name of Taehyung’s haircut?
Taehyung doesn’t have one signature haircut — he’s worn over 15 distinct styles across BTS eras. His most requested cuts include the “comma hair” (a textured side-swept fringe from the Fake Love era), the two-block cut (Korean undercut with longer top), and the layered mullet from the DNA era. When asking your barber, specify the era rather than just saying “Taehyung haircut” — the styles vary dramatically.
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Khamis Maiouf is a professional barber who graduated from Hinckley College in England with a Level 3 qualification in hairdressing. With over 20 years of experience, he is an award-winning barber who has mentored numerous students and styled thousands of clients. A recognised expert featured on StyleCraze (20M+ readers).
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