BTS member V will return to star in the short film “That Night, Our Decaf,” which Compose Coffee will release on April 10 through its official channels. The project places V in the male lead role and marks his first film acting role since his dramatic debut in 2016.
V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, first starred in the historical series “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth”, where he played Seok Han-sung, the youngest Hwarang and the last Seonggol heir of his clan. The character was described as affectionate, bright, and innocent, but also burdened by family duties and his place in Sulla’s social order.
In “Hwarang”, Han-sung stood out as a kind and easy-going member of the group. His story then turned tragic when he was killed while trying to protect another character, making the role one of the most memorable parts of V’s early acting work, according to Koreaboo.
The new short film focuses on a late-night meeting in a bar and a quiet bond between two students. The teaser material shows V’s character ordering a decaf coffee and then noticing a woman ordering the same drink, setting up the story’s central encounter.
Reports say the female lead is credited as Park Ji Min in teaser materials, a name that has caused confusion online because it matches several public figures in Korean entertainment. Nazaara Circle reported.
V has also remained active with BTS in recent months as the group continues their group work and individual programs. BTS released their album “Arirang” on March 20, 2026, and the single “SWIM” came with an official music video.
V’s return also comes after he completed his mandatory military service in South Korea. Reports say he enlisted in December 2023 and was discharged on June 10, 2025, along with RM, after approximately 18 months of service.
BTS’ career began in 2013, when the group debuted under Big Hit Entertainment with the single album “2 Cool 4 Skool” and the lead track “No More Dream”. The group began by focusing on hip-hop and later expanded their sound and reach through releases such as “O!RUL8,2?” and “Dark & Wild,” before becoming one of the most commercially successful Korean artists in the world, according to the Herald of Korea.
