Kim Taehyung is clearly entering 2026 on his own terms. Just days after celebrating his 30th birthday, BTS’ V has dropped a series of striking photos and concept videos from his upcoming TYPE 非 photobook, and fans are still trying to process what they’ve seen. The visuals are bold, unfamiliar, and deliberately unsettling — a sharp departure from the Taehyung ARMYs think they know.
And judging by the reaction online, this might be his most talked-about artistic move yet.
A completely new Taehyung era
The newly released images and videos present V in an avatar that feels almost unrecognisable. Heavy blue eyeshadow, smudged lipstick, coloured contact lenses, spiked hair — every detail feels intentional and theatrical. This isn’t idol styling. This feels closer to performance art.
ARMYs have been quick to point out that Taehyung isn’t just posing — he’s inhabiting characters. Each frame suggests mood, conflict, and emotion, as if every photo is a still from a film that doesn’t yet exist.
Concept videos spark acting comeback demands
One black-and-white concept video, in particular, has taken over social media. Shot in close-up, the clip shows V bare-chested, his eyes teary, expression heavy with unspoken emotion. There’s no dialogue — but fans say he doesn’t need any.
Almost instantly, calls for V’s acting comeback flooded X and Instagram. Many fans believe this project proves that his acting potential is far from untapped — and that cinema is calling him back.
What is TYPE 非 all about?
TYPE 非 is a 278-page hardcover photobook and the conceptual successor to V’s 2024 release TYPE 1. Unlike traditional idol photobooks, this project explores fluid identity, emotional duality, and the rejection of labels, spread across 20 chapters that Taehyung himself helped plan and photograph.
Pre-orders opened on December 31, 2025, with global shipping starting from January 19, 2026. The book is priced in the $40–50 range and will include unreleased images that haven’t yet been previewed.
To extend the experience beyond print, HYBE has also announced an ON-SITE IN SEOUL exhibition, running from January 20 to February 1, featuring immersive media art tied to the themes of the photobook.
ARMY reactions say it all
Fan responses have been intense and emotional. Many praised his ability to communicate without words, calling his expressions cinematic and deeply affecting. Others pointed out how his eyes alone carry entire narratives.
One sentiment repeated across platforms: Taehyung isn’t just experimenting — he’s evolving.
A powerful lead-up to BTS’ return
This creative surge comes at a crucial moment. BTS are set to reunite in 2026 with a new album and world tour, following the completion of all members’ military service. While fans eagerly await the group comeback, V appears determined to make his individual artistic mark even stronger.
Between music, visual storytelling, and now renewed acting buzz, Taehyung is stacking his résumé quietly — but unmistakably.
Final words
TYPE 非 doesn’t feel like a photobook meant to please everyone. It feels personal, daring, and deliberately challenging — and that’s exactly why it’s working. Kim Taehyung isn’t reinventing himself for shock value. He’s revealing layers that were always there, just waiting for the right moment.
And if this is how he’s choosing to open 2026, ARMYs might want to brace themselves — because V looks ready to go even further.
