BTS’ V, and his inimitable fashion: How the worldwide star and vogue icon steers by way of pointless controversy and hate

The worldwide star and vogue icon had uttered these phrases as he had simply been entangled in an endless slew of speculation relating to Blackpink’s Jennie. For a number of months, Twitter had been full of clearly photo-shopped photos that includes V and Jennie. However, the hypothesis grew malicious, with hate focused in the direction of each events. V didn’t utter a phrase concerning the fixed trolling—not like the earlier time when he had an outburst on Weverse after rumours started to unfold that he was courting a businessman’s daughter. However that was 2021, V in 2022 has labored arduous to exhibit a dignified, composed character. He nonetheless has these hints of the childlike antics that endeared him to so lots of his followers; however he is aware of that he has an even bigger presence than he ever did earlier than. He’s nonetheless poker-faced and blunt and doesn’t indulge ARMY completely with flirtations like Jungkook and Jimin. It will get him into hassle at occasions however he doesn’t plan on altering who he’s—he is aware of his true followers will keep. Controversies and haters goal him wherever he goes, however the vocalist holds his floor and stares them down. In 2022, he was seen allegedly smoking after the Grammys, and was as soon as once more a straightforward goal of haters. But, he remained silent and determined to not interact with them. As an alternative, when the Jennie rumours hit a crescendo, he determined to discover a authorized recourse by way of his company.

At all times there for his BTS household

It’s a typical notion amongst followers that he lives on a distinct aircraft, as evident from the style the place he zones out in bland interviews, or his private philosophy. His model of humour is exclusive and hits when one isn’t fairly anticipating, least of all in severe conversations. Whereas all different members recited their favorite emotional traces from their songs, V, with a straight face answered, “Set all the pieces on fireplace (a line from their tune Fireplace).” Generally, even his members are thrown together with his responses and it’s the public picture that he has cultivated—blunt, being the definition of a ‘temper’ and easy, even when it attracts hassle. 

But, whereas V is so cherished, is because of his protecting behaviour for the BTS household, particularly Jin. Jin has usually berated himself for not being nearly as good a dancer as the remaining, and an indignant V advised him to by no means say that once more. Throughout the PTD live performance in Las Vegas, an injured Jin apologised to the viewers and the members saying that he felt like a burden, and as soon as once more V stormed the stage, telling him off for saying that. V seems to be out rigorously for every of his members, be it visiting J-Hope on the units of his tune, or making certain that Jimin joined the band, or caring for a tearful Jungkook. It’s this mix of affection, idiosyncrasies and brazenness that wins his followers over—it’s what makes them stand up in his defence when haters assault. 

Past BTS and Wooga Squad

V is a grasp of all trades. Other than magnetic stage presence like the remainder of his members that vary from smouldering glares to winks, he possesses a fairly deep husky voice that may be caressing, aggressive and sensual as effectively. It rounds out the emotional depth of the vocalist staff with Jimin, Jungkook and Jin, bringing stability to the general efficiency of the band. He has established himself because the official Christmas singer of the band, together with his songs Winter Bear, Christmas Bear and his current cowl of It Feels A Lot Like Christmas. 

But, V has managed to maneuver far past simply being the charismatic visible and the vocalist of the band—he has tried all the pieces.  Like a fan as soon as wrote, you may put V anyplace and in something, he’ll be liked simply a lot extra; he’ll simply win everybody over together with his phrases and smiles. “He was all the time meant to be a star,” the fan had written.  V starred within the 2015 historic drama Hwarang: The Warrior Poet together with his shut associates Park Search engine optimisation-joon and Park Hyung-sik—-where he performed himself, a cutesy little brother, who simply adores his seniors. Satirically, the true depth of V’s appearing abilities got here throughout BTS’ immensely complicated HYYH period, the place he performed a suicidal teen, distraught with killing his abusive stepfather. His arc was so emotionally charged that even right now ARMY needs that they may see him in a Korean drama, as a result of he would match completely in such a job of turbulent depth. His friendships together with his ‘Wooden Squad’, Park Search engine optimisation-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Woo-shik and Peakboy fashioned the guts of the range present In The Soop: Friendcation, which launched earlier this yr. The present simply merely adopted the 4 associates on the holiday, as they’d nights of revelry, teasing one another and sharing confidences. The Wooden Squad plans to reunite for one more present—and followers are desirous to see extra of V in new circumstances. The scenario will likely be totally different, however V will nonetheless be the identical. 

The style icon

V performs with ideas on the subject of his vogue recreation. It’s develop into a operating joke with ARMY that the singer treasures his fits—they’re predicting that he’ll sneak them off for navy service. Being V, it’s fairly attainable.

V was recognized for creating fashion statements with apparel that appeared straight out of a BBC present. He rocked the lengthy coats, pullovers and can be dressed formally in crisp fits even on the airport. Nonetheless, of late, the singer has determined to carve his personal picture of consolation and informal dressing for the general public. Talking to Vogue this yr he had stated, “I used to go for the British fashion earlier than. These days, although, I attempt to look as snug and as “me” as attainable by going for one thing a lot easier and extra informal. It’s not that I don’t get pleasure from getting dressed up and styling myself. Each photograph shoot comes with a particular idea or theme and I can simply comply with it there. In on a regular basis life, although, I have to know who I’m as Kim Taehyung, as an everyday particular person. It’s arduous for me to assume forward about what to put on and learn how to current myself tomorrow. So I attempt to put on what greatest expresses who I’m as an individual day by day, or how I really feel every day.” However, his sultry photoshoot didn’t fail to generate buzz on-line for days. 

This yr, V grew to become the primary BTS member to attend the Celine vogue present in Paris. He attended the occasion with South Korean star Park Bo-gum and Blackpink’s Lisa. It was one other milestone in his flourishing profession—-where V represented one thing way over simply being a Ok-Pop star.