On September 24, South Korean outlet News 1 reported that BTS' Kim Taehyung has purchased a luxury residence in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The home is reportedly worth 14.2 billion won, which is approximately $10 million.According to the report, V, aka Kim Taehyung, purchased his new luxury home at the residential complex PH129 on September 17. The complex is also known as The Penthouse Cheongdam. There is reportedly no separate mortgage registered, which suggests that the singer paid the full amount in cash without a collateral loan.The sales contract was signed in early May, and ownership was transferred to Taehyung on September 17, following full payment. The report states that the unit Taehyung has purchased has an exclusive area of 273.96㎡ and consists of five bedrooms and three bathrooms.News of BTS' V’s new luxury home has sparked a wave of excitement among fans across social media platforms. Fans have been quick to celebrate the BTS member’s financial success and highlight the magnitude of his purchase. One fan commented,kim⁷🪐 @thvglamorLINKRichest member for a reason.Fans expressed admiration not only for the scale of the investment but also for the fact that he reportedly bought the property entirely in cash. Their comments celebrate the singer's growing wealth, with some fans contrasting his success with his critics.taehyꪜng @HourlytaehyungiLINKThis is one of the most expensive apartments in sk and he purchased it with cash without a loan…oh he’s rich RICHꪜer⁷ ‎ ⟭⟬E ARE B⟬⟭CK 🍉 아포방포 @NamuLovesNatureLINKis anyone even expecting any of them to need a loan?🦊 @idol_of_idols_vLINKWhile Taehyung continues to grow his wealth, his haters remain stuck, jobless, envious and ugly😭Social media has been buzzing with his fans celebrating his wealth and the scale of his investment. Many have expressed amazement at the scale of the property. They shared their admiration with humor, excitement, and playful exaggeration while marveling at the size, view, and value of the apartment.th✌️ @__Gungun_LINK$10M in cash payment..???😭😭 Oh Kim (richie rich) Taehyung.. so proud of you 💜😘bwilogy @DiavloKTHLINK14.2 billion??? Richyung pls adopt meSuga Wife @SugaWifLINKits a fckin big penthouse with good view and he bought it cash 👌😳 my man i s rich rich mantaehyꪜng @HourlytaehyungiLINKThis is one of the most expensive apartments in sk and he purchased it with cash without a loan…oh he’s rich RICHBTS’ Taehyung becomes the wealthiest member with $40 million net worthCheongdam-dong is one of South Korea’s most affluent neighborhoods. It is known for being home to high-income individuals and some of the country’s most expensive real estate.The building in which Taehyung has reportedly bought his residence is also home to several well-known figures. Among them are actors Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young, golfer Park In-bee, and star instructor Hyun Woo-jin.PH129 is a luxury residential complex completed in August 2020. It consists of 29 units, with six basement levels and 20 floors above ground. Each unit is built in a duplex structure. The property was initially named The Penthouse Cheongdam and later renamed PH129.Notably, on June 26, 2025, the Instagram page @seoul.southkorea reported that BTS member V is the wealthiest among the group’s seven members. His net worth is estimated to exceed $40 million, making him the highest-earning member of BTS.V’s fortune comes from multiple sources. These include his music career, social media presence, and brand endorsements. He is the face of several major brands, including CELINE, Cartier, Compose Coffee, Coca-Cola, Snow Peak, and SimInvest.On Instagram, V has over 67 million followers, one of the highest counts among K-pop idols. This large following translates into significant earnings, with reports suggesting he can earn up to $800,000 per sponsored post, depending on the campaign.In other news, BTS is gearing up for a comeback scheduled for spring 2026.