Japanese ARMYs Prefer To Call BTS's V This Nickname And It Will Make You Soft

Fans have awarded BTS’s V with tons of witty and unique nicknames over the years. From CGV to Baby Bear, each side of him has its own label.

However, there’s one nickname that is so popular in Japan, it’s more common than his stage name. Yes, you’re more likely to hear people call him by this nickname than “V!”

Instead of his sexy and charismatic side…

…it suits his cute side the most!

He’s had this nickname since his high school days and it’s only grown in popularity since. Any guesses?

If you guessed TaeTae, based off of his real name Kim Taehyung, you’re correct!

Japanese celebrities use it…

Japanese actor & model Takeuchi Ryoma talked abt BTS & taehyung

Q.Who’s the person w/ blue hair?

TR: tete chan/kun? He’s so cool. Isnt it crazy? He’s amazing. If its tete I think I can kiss him. That’s how beautiful I think he is!
HIS FACE IS BEAUTIFULpic.twitter.com/D2rVGmriWo

— Strawberries bear ❄️ (@Strawberries321) September 22, 2019

…as well as fans!

니혼테레비 일본 예능
좋아하는 가수 방탄, 좋아하는 멤버 태태 언급

태태 좋다고 하니까 타카하시 히카루(배우)가 나도 엄청 좋아해요! 라고 한당ㅋㅋ#뷔 #태형 #V pic.twitter.com/0DPM2ikEL1

— 뷔🐯태형🐻 (@taetae511) October 13, 2017

A: “Do you like K-Pop? Which group do you like?”
B: “BTS.”
A: “Who do you like [in BTS]?”
B: “TaeTae.”
A: “I like him a lot too!”

Even V’s friend, Park Bogum, referred to him as TaeTae in a Japanese fan meeting where the fans used the beloved nickname.

MC: 노래를 들려준적있어요? 친구라던가
박보검: "저의 귀여운…"
팬들: 태태??
박보검: (어떻게그걸?) 태태 맞아요!
저의 귀여운 남동생 태태가 제노래듣고 오~좋은데! 라고 말했어요

귀여운..만해도 태형인줄 다 아는 보검팬분들과
제 귀여운 남동생이라는 보검님 넘 따숩… 귀여우면 태태 맞죠ㅠ pic.twitter.com/4QO9fDop4T

— 말랑 (@_malangtae) May 22, 2019

MC: “Have you let other people listen to this song before? Like any friends?”
Park Bo Gum: “My friend, yes. My cute friend…”
Fans: “TaeTae?”
Park Bo Gum: “How did you know? Yes, my friend TaeTae.”

In the description of the cast members of the KBS drama “Hwarang,” one Japanese streaming platform listed V’s nickname in parentheses.

So, what’s the reasoning for this nickname’s immense popularity? The name “V” is difficult to pronounce in Japanese, and so many Japanese fans prefer TaeTae.