On July 26, 2023, music critic Kim Young-dae attended the 2023 ACC Culture Education event and revealed some details about Kim Tae-hyung's new album. At the event, the music critic not only discussed how BTS has reshaped K-pop and promoted Korean culture across the globe but also highlighted V's vocals and upcoming album.Kim Young-dae stated that about two months ago, he listened to several songs from Kim Tae-hyung's upcoming album and revealed that fans will be pleasantly surprised by V's vocals. He stated that they will get a glimpse of the idol's natural singing talent, and this will set his new songs apart from his previous work."You'll be totally surprised and be able to hear more of his natural vocals and also something different from the BTS vocalist V," he said."The music is so good" - Kim Young-dae sheds light on Kim Tae-hyung's new albumTHV🎄@TaehyungimpactTaehyung is about to change the music industry with his masterpiece album. The final weapon of BTS, a life changing. An album that showcase Taehyung’s discography and versatility with his immaculate vocals range.KTH1 IS COMING1325685Taehyung is about to change the music industry with his masterpiece album. The final weapon of BTS, a life changing. An album that showcase Taehyung’s discography and versatility with his immaculate vocals range.KTH1 IS COMINGKim Young-dae began by informing ARMYs that he listened to several songs from Kim Tae-hyung's unreleased album. He mentioned that while fans will definitely recognize V's familiar vocals in his new tracks, they will also discover a new side of the idol as a vocalist. The video of his speech was shared on Asian Culture Center's YouTube channel and he said:"I think you'll be a little surprised! It's a new discovery by a vocalist named V. Of course, there's a familiar side of V. But I was like, "Ah.. I think you'll be surprised to see how that's done. First of all, the music is so good..”He also revealed that the upcoming album will revolve entirely around V and his unique vocals. He mentioned that while the album may feature some collaborations, the spotlight will be on Kim Tae-hyung. He assured fans that the new album would take them by surprise as he said:"V has a very charming voice, right? In the BTS songs, he interpreted (the songs) in a certain way. And there's one reason why this album is so unique. You'll be really surprised. It's not about a collaboration."보라해×͜×ᵗʰᵛ@TaeVear50"there's one reason why this album is so unique... You'll be really surprised. It's not about a collaboration!" - Music Critic Kim Young DaeKTH1 IS COMING pic.twitter.com/Uvhe8LoCo4" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/Uvhe8LoCo42724"there's one reason why this album is so unique... You'll be really surprised. It's not about a collaboration!" - Music Critic Kim Young DaeKTH1 IS COMING pic.twitter.com/Uvhe8LoCo4" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/Uvhe8LoCo4At the ACC 2023, the music critic also spoke about BTS and several of their albums, including Love Yourself, Map of the Soul, Permission to Dance, and songs such as Idol, Save Me, DNA, Fake Love, Black Swan, and Shadow. He emphasized how some of these projects by the group have transformed K-pop and contributed to the industry's development.He also mentioned that ARMYs have emerged as one of the most respected and inspiring fandoms in the recent past.Fans react to the critic's hints about V's albumKim Young-dae's opinions about V's upcoming album significantly increased the hype surrounding it. ARMYs are proud of the idol as he seems to be working hard on his album and they can't wait to see what he brings to the table.taehyung thinker@vanteficientim so excited for his beautiful album!! been waiting for years now for kth1 and i know it’ll blow our minds CANT WAIT FOR TAE’S ALBUM351im so excited for his beautiful album!! been waiting for years now for kth1 and i know it’ll blow our minds 😭 CANT WAIT FOR TAE’S ALBUMɴ ⁷ ʙʏ ᴊᴋ 🐰🎰 + h✦pe@angeliccbangtanI AM GONNA BE EATING UP KTH1 ONCE ITS DROPS OH I CAN’T WAIT pic.twitter.com/nu4F2giLYb twitter.com/_btsmoments_/s…I AM GONNA BE EATING UP KTH1 ONCE ITS DROPS OH I CAN’T WAIT pic.twitter.com/nu4F2giLYb twitter.com/_btsmoments_/s…KTH1 IS COMING💃@thvdrtae@Taehyungimpact IM LITERALLY CRYINGGG RN FINALLYYYYYY ITS GOING TO HAPPEN!!KTH1 IS COMING21@Taehyungimpact IM LITERALLY CRYINGGG RN FINALLYYYYYY ITS GOING TO HAPPEN!!😭KTH1 IS COMINGXylo Holt 🦋 🥢@Amoverh1@_BTSMoments_ So I needed to be a music journalist to hear all the good stuff early....got it941@_BTSMoments_ So I needed to be a music journalist to hear all the good stuff early....got it☮️🌊⚓️🍷Debra 🍷⚓️🌊☮️@JerZFyreFighter@_BTSMoments_ I’m excited to see what Tae puts out. Having heard the others solo works it’s nice for them to depart from the pop standards into more adult territory.6@_BTSMoments_ I’m excited to see what Tae puts out. Having heard the others solo works it’s nice for them to depart from the pop standards into more adult territory.tan@justforTHVThe final weapon of BTS, the greatest star of all time, the pop icon, the idol of idols, the king of kpop & baritone legend. THE ONE & ONLY “ KIM TAEHYUNG ” is coming KTH1 IS COMING pic.twitter.com/h7B28xmg5i" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/h7B28xmg5i" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/h7B28xmg5i373212The final weapon of BTS, the greatest star of all time, the pop icon, the idol of idols, the king of kpop & baritone legend. THE ONE & ONLY “ KIM TAEHYUNG ” is coming ⭐KTH1 IS COMING pic.twitter.com/h7B28xmg5i" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/h7B28xmg5i" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/h7B28xmg5iAs per reports by Sports Chosun, V is set to release his much-anticipated solo album in the second half of 2023.