ARMY goes all out to celebrate 29th birthday of V of BTS with heartfelt tributes

Kim Taehyung, better known as V of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, is celebrating his 29th birthday on Monday. As one of the most beloved members of BTS, V’s special day has been marked by an outpouring of love and admiration from fans worldwide, particularly the band's dedicated fanbase, ARMY.

Fans have planned a series of grand celebrations, continuing the tradition of honouring V’s birthday with elaborate events. Streets across Seoul, where BTS's fanbase is massive, are adorned with banners, posters, and billboards featuring V’s face. The colour purple, which represents love, trust, and loyalty in the BTS fandom, is prominently displayed throughout the city. The phrase "I Purple You", coined by V himself, has a special significance to ARMY and is a common feature of the birthday tributes.

This year’s celebrations are even more poignant, as the ARMY is paying tribute to V’s late dog, Yeontan, who passed away recently. Yeontan, who was deeply loved by V and fans alike, had been a part of his journey from the early days of BTS. Known for accompanying V during music shows and appearing on the cover of V's solo album, Yeontan and V shared a deep bond. The passing of the pet has deeply affected both V and the ARMY. As part of the birthday tributes, fans have included pictures of Yeontan alongside V in banners and posters, honouring the dog’s role in BTS’s journey.

In the previous years, ARMY has gone to great lengths to show their love for the band and its members. On his 25th birthday in 2020, fans orchestrated a heartwarming tribute by illuminating V’s image on the Burj Khalifa, as a grand gesture of admiration.

The birthday celebrations for V have already begun, with a week-long event running from December 24 to December 31, and fans worldwide are sharing their love and support for the K-pop idol. As ARMY continues to express their appreciation for V and his music, the day marks not only the celebration of his life but also serves as a poignant reminder of the bond shared between BTS and their fans.