It has been confirmed that V (real name Kim Taehyung), a member of the group BTS, purchased a luxury residence located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for 14.2 billion KRW entirely in cash without any loans. According to the real estate industry, V bought a unit with an exclusive area of 273.96m2 at PH129 (The Penthouse Cheongdam) on September 17. This residence consists of five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and since no separate mortgage was set, it is presumed that the transaction was made in cash without a loan.

The sales contract was signed in early May, and ownership was transferred from the developer on September 17 after the full payment was made. PH129 is a luxury residential complex built by Hyundai Engineering & Construction in August 2020, consisting of a total of 29 units from six basement floors to 20 above-ground floors. All units are designed with a duplex structure, and the ceiling height reaches 7 meters. This complex is located in a position where every unit offers a view of the Han River.

The name PH129 signifies its location at 129 Cheongdam-dong and was changed from its original name, The Penthouse Cheongdam. This apartment is known as the most expensive apartment in South Korea, with the official price for a 407.71m2 unit announced in May this year reaching 17.21 billion KRW.

PH129 is known to be home to actor Jang Dong-gun and his wife Go So-young, as well as golfer Park In-bee and star instructor Hyun Woo-jin. Other BTS members have also purchased luxury residences. Jin bought a unit at Hannam The Hill in June for 17.5 billion KRW in cash without a loan. J-Hope purchased an Apel Hangang penthouse last year for about 12 billion KRW in cash. RM and Jimin each acquired units at Nine One Hannam in 2021 for approximately 6.3 billion KRW and 5.9 billion KRW, respectively.

The high-priced home purchases by BTS members reflect their economic success and further strengthen their influence in the real estate market. They choose living spaces that reflect their individual personalities and styles, which attracts attention from fans and the public.

V's recent luxury home purchase can be seen as part of the economic achievements based on BTS's global recognition. BTS enjoys great popularity both domestically and internationally, and their activities have a positive impact not only on the music industry but also across various fields.

Such luxury home purchases act as factors that highlight BTS's brand value and their financial stability. Fans and the public pay close attention to the personal choices and lifestyles of BTS members, and their actions are expected to continue drawing interest.

Information related to BTS's real estate investments serves as evidence of their economic success and illustrates the correlation between Korea's entertainment industry and real estate market. The members' luxury home purchases contribute to shaping new trends in the Korean entertainment industry beyond mere personal choices.

V's acquisition of PH129 will remain an important example of how BTS members manage their lives. They actively engage in personal investments and asset management in addition to their music activities.

BTS members select living spaces that reflect their individual personalities and tastes, which positively influences communication with fans. Through luxury homes, they build their own lifestyles, which also greatly impacts their fans.

These actions by BTS set new standards in the Korean entertainment industry, and their activities are expected to continue attracting widespread attention.