V (born Kim Tae-hyung) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of the K-pop boy band BTS, known for his distinctive baritone voice and theatrical vocal style; he has also released solo material that blends pop, R&B and jazz-tinged balladry. Park Hyo-shin is a South Korean ballad singer and musical theatre performer whose work is characterized by powerful, emotive vocals and orchestral pop arrangements; he rose to prominence in the early 2000s and is noted for his expressive delivery and repertoire of slow-tempo ballads. Both artists originate from South Korea and are associated with contemporary Korean popular music, emphasizing vocal performance and emotional expression in live and recorded contexts.