V

V are a U.K. boy band who emerged in the early 2000s alongside contemporaries like Triple 8, Phixx, and D-Side, scoring hits like "Blood, Sweat and Tears" and "Hip to Hip." A refreshing antidote to the eternal balladry of Westlife, the group possessed the "cheeky chappie" persona of Take That, songs written by Girls Aloud producer Brian Higgins, and a strong alliance with Busted and McFly. They reached the U.K. Top 100 with their 2004 debut album, You Stood Up, before parting ways. A 2024 reunion tour marked the group's return.