Seoul and the global ARMY are in full celebration mode as BTS’s beloved member V, aka Kim Taehyung, turns 30 today, marking his first birthday after his military service. This sparked massive fan-led displays, viral videos, and a look back at his unforgettable evolution from a farm boy to a global icon.
Seoul Turns Into a Taehyung Wonderland
Fans across South Korea have transformed Seoul into a dazzling tribute to V’s milestone birthday. In Yeouido Hangang Park, a 6-meter-tall custom giant V doll dressed in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, referencing his iconic ceremonial first pitch moment, stands to celebrate his 30th birthday.
Across the city, panoramic screens, subway lightboxes, wrapped buses and massive billboards display birthday greetings in crowded hubs like Gangnam, Hongdae, Sinchon and Seoul Station, turning entire neighbourhoods into immersive fan celebrations. Dedicated photo spots, light displays and thematic zones invite fans to capture memories and share global birthday messages online.
V Goes Viral With Shy Birthday Clip
In a heart-melting moment that swept social media, BTS members RM and J-Hope shared a viral birthday video in which a shy V playfully hides in a closet as they wish him a happy 30th birthday, a moment ARMY fans are calling “adorably iconic”. The clip has been reshared thousands of times, bringing out laughs and emotional reactions worldwide.
Fans described the moment as iconic and “Winter Bear” sweetness meeting ARMY energy, capturing both his playful personality and deep bond with fellow BTS members.
Celebrating V’s Style & Artistic Journey
Happy 30th Birthday to the gorgeous, mega talented, record-breaking, history-making, award-winning, double-Million seller Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actor, Superstar, Global Icon and K-Pop Legend, the One & Only #KimTaehyung, professionally known as #V, who rings in his 30th on… pic.twitter.com/SQAVm1RfnN
— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) December 29, 2025
As the celebrations peak, fashion lovers and fans are also revisiting V’s biggest style moments, from his on-stage BTS looks to standout street style and global fashion appearances. Recently, L’Officiel USA compiled a retrospective of his most unforgettable outfits that helped define him as one of the most stylish K-pop icons of his generation.
Beyond fashion, V’s influence spans decades of unforgettable solo and group work, from his soulful Singularity to fan-beloved tracks like Christmas Tree and his continued artistic evolution as both a performer and visual storyteller.
Global Fan Love & Legacy
This birthday not only reflects V’s cultural impact but also highlights the unmatched devotion of BTS ARMY, whose creative, heartfelt projects span continents and communities. Whether through towering installations, viral clips, or nonstop birthday hashtags online, the world is celebrating not just an idol but a cultural icon whose influence continues to grow.
