BTS's V Recognized as an 'Inspiring Individual' by Grammy 5-Time Winner Jon Batiste

V from global K-pop sensation BTS is being recognized as an 'inspiring individual' by five-time Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste, catching the eyes of fans and industry insiders alike.

Jon Batiste, a jazz pianist and singer-songwriter who has risen to prominence as a 'young master,' achieved the honor of most nominations and most wins at the 64th Grammy Awards in 2022. He was nominated in 11 categories and won five, including Album of the Year, Best Music Video, and Best American Roots Song.

Recently, Batiste responded to an influencer's query about his 'inspiring celebrity', naming Kim Taehyung (V's real name), and expressing his affection by adding a purple heart emoji. Interestingly, the question was posed four years ago in 2019, to which Batiste has now responded.

Batiste continues to show unwavering support for V's activities. He expressed his fondness by liking multiple photos, including V departing for an official Celine event last month and attending a charity party hosted by Naomi Campbell on her birthday.

The connection between V and Jon Batiste began in February 2022, when a fan expressed the wish to see Batiste and V interact at the Grammy Awards. Batiste responded, and the Grammy Awards organization facilitated the meeting.

In an interview with the Recording Academy, Batiste expressed, "I have a lot of love for BTS and I'm looking forward to the performance. I've also spoken with V." He also revealed that he had interacted with V before meeting him, saying, "V is an amazing musician with a wealth of fantastic music he's worked on."

When V was departing to participate in the Grammy Awards, Batiste highly praised V's humble attitude towards reporters and showed enthusiastic support for his airport fashion, welcoming his visit to the U.S.

Finally, on April 4, 2022, when the Grammy Awards took place, V and Jon Batiste met at the ceremony and shared a hug, demonstrating their friendship before the eyes of fans around the world. That day, V's performance with Olivia Rodrigo was heralded as one of the 'Best Moments of the Grammy Awards.'

With V's solo album release on the horizon, anticipation is building for a potential collaboration between the two artists.

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