BTS's V Makes Acting Comeback in New Coffee Ad Short Film

BTS's V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has made a notable return to acting with a short film for Compose Coffee, marking his first role in ten years. The film, titled That Night, Our Decaffeinated, features V alongside actress Park Ji-Min, who shares a name with his bandmate Jimin. The story revolves around a chance encounter at a café that rekindles memories of their high school days. Fans are captivated by the chemistry between the two, leading to requests for a full K-drama featuring V as the romantic lead. Discover more about this exciting project and V's acting journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 10, 2026, 15:49 IST

V's Return to Acting

Kim Taehyung, known as V from BTS, has stepped back into the acting world with a new short film for Compose Coffee. This marks his first acting role in a decade since his debut in the historical K-drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth in 2016. While the 30-year-old has been busy with BTS's ARIRANG World Tour, which began on April 9 in Goyang, the release of the new advertisement has generated significant excitement among fans. The film showcases V's romantic side as he navigates a story about rekindling lost love, and his co-star is also drawing attention.

Co-Star Park Ji-Min

V's Co-Star Park Ji-Min

In the film, V shares the screen with actress Park Ji-Min, whose name has caught the interest of fans due to its similarity to that of V's BTS bandmate, Jimin. But who is Park Ji-Min?

About Park Ji-Min

More about Park Ji-Min

Details about Park Ji-Min are scarce, but she is reported to be a theatre actress and model, frequently involved in brand endorsements. Born on February 2, 1996, she is a year younger than V and made her acting debut in 2021 at the age of 25. Park Ji-Min is active on Instagram under the handle @parkjininn, where she shared teasers and promotional material for the short film prior to its release on April 10, along with personal photos. After the film's debut, she posted behind-the-scenes images with a caption that translates to, "Is the black doll cute?"

Overview of the Short Film

About the ad short film

The advertisement, titled That Night, Our Decaffeinated, depicts a serendipitous late-night meeting between V and Park Ji-Min at a café, where they both order the same decaf beverage. This encounter triggers memories of their high school days, where their relationship was more than just friendship. However, as time passes, they drift apart, only to reunite in a charming way in this four-minute short film.

Fans are enamored with the chemistry between V and Park, as they exude a sense of innocent love and youthful attraction. Despite being 30, V convincingly portrays a schoolboy in uniform, prompting fans to wish for a full K-drama featuring him as the romantic lead.

V's Acting Career

V's acting projects

V's acting journey began in 2016 with Hwarang, where he played a supporting role alongside his Wooga Squad friends, Park Seo-Joon and Park Hyung-Sik. He also appeared in IU's music video for Love Wins All (2024), set in a dystopian world where humans are hunted by ominous floating Cubes, portraying a couple on the run.