How BTS’ V builds friendships with stars in every field
BTS' V with soccer star Son Heung-min and pianist Seong-jin Cho in left photo, and BTS' V with Suzy / Captured from social media
BTS member V is once again drawing attention for his extraordinary social connections across fields ranging from music to sports.
On July 8, V posted a photo on his personal social media account alongside soccer star Son Heung-min and world-renowned pianist Seong-jin Cho. The caption, which read “HBD ya” next to Son, suggested the photo was taken at a gathering to celebrate the footballer’s birthday.
The photo stunned fans, as it revealed a previously unknown connection between the three men — each widely regarded as “world-class” in their respective fields. Many expressed surprise and delight at seeing the trio together.
Earlier this month, V traveled to Paris to attend a fashion show hosted by Celine, the luxury brand for which he serves as a global ambassador. Even abroad, his affable nature shone. Photos surfaced of V dining and posing comfortably with fellow brand ambassadors Park Bo-gum and Suzy.
BTS' V with fellow ambassadors for a luxury brand, Suzy, Park Bo-gum, Liu Shishi and Li Gengxi / Captured from social media
V and Park Bo-gum are known to be close friends. In the past, the two vacationed together on Jeju Island, and Park was often seen attending BTS concerts to support him. Park and Suzy, meanwhile, recently co-starred as a couple in the film “Wonderland,” which contributed the natural chemistry among the three stars during their time together in Paris.
With their intertwined connections and top-tier visuals, the trio created a visual synergy that left fans awestruck.
Among fans, V has earned the nickname “Kim-seuchimyeon-inyeon,” a play on his surname Kim and the Korean expression meaning “if you brush past someone, it becomes fate.” The term reflects his warm, outgoing personality and natural ability to connect with people.
V is also known for his close ties within the entertainment industry through the “Wooga Fam,” a celebrity friend group formed during a drama shoot. The group includes Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Woo-shik and musician Peakboy.
BTS' V with Wooga Fam
Before V’s military enlistment in December 2023, the group publicly showed support, and later reunited to welcome him home upon his discharge on June 11. The friends celebrated his return wearing matching T-shirts that read “Welcome back.”
Even during his military service, V maintained his well-known sincerity and warmth. During a patrol support assignment, he greeted veteran singer Lee Ji-young of the group Big Mama backstage after her performance.
Lee later recalled, “I had just come offstage when a very handsome soldier came up and greeted me. I looked up and realized it was BTS’ V. I’ve always admired his stage presence, but he’s even more gentlemanly offstage. He looked so dashing in uniform. I hope he completes his service safely and returns even more amazing than before.”
V completed his mandatory military service on June 10. BTS is now preparing for a full-group comeback next spring, with members traveling to the United States this month to focus on music and concert planning.
This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.