'Respect his boundaries': BTS' V mobbed at airport en route to Paris; ARMY urges privacy of Kim Taehyung
Fresh off his trip to Japan, V touched down in South Korea on July 1, only to depart days later. His arrival at Incheon International Airport, bound for Celine's show at Paris Fashion Week grabbed everyone's attention. Draped in a crisp white Henley, flared jeans, and swinging a Louis Vuitton duffle, he paired nonchalance with high fashion. And with just one cryptic selfie and a flight emoji, he sent the internet into meltdown, teasing what would come next from K-pop's most elusive prince.
Crowd chaos and V's gentle warning
However, the atmosphere at the airport quickly spiraled into chaos as massive crowds swarmed to catch a glimpse of the star. Amid the frenzy, V later took to Weverse, sharing a masked selfie along with a heartfelt message: "ARMY, you know that, right? It's dangerous. Let's be safe and do it safely next time." His words, calm yet firm, served as a poignant reminder - urging fans to choose safety over spectacle.
Fan reactions and growing concern
Following the incident, ARMYs flooded social media - especially X (formerly known as Twitter) - with concern and frustration, calling out the lack of crowd control and urging fellow fans to respect V's space and safety.
One said, "Taehyung has always been vocal about how he enjoys his privacy, no one wants to get mobbed nor does he want anyone to get hurt. He looked uncomfortable today. He is a human and deserves his space and to be treated with respect."
Taehyung has always been vocal about how he enjoys his privacy, no one wants to get mobbed nor does he want anyone to get hurt. He looked uncomfortable today. He is a human and deserves his space and to be treated with respect.
Another said, "Crazy Koreans. What are you doing? You should be ashamed. Idols are Human beings, not your toys or animals in the zoo. Respect the personal boundaries. Respect Taehyung. Apologize to Taehyung for what you did today."
Crazy Koreans. What are you doing? You should be ashamed. Idols are Human beings, not your toys or animals in the zoo. Respect the personal boundaries. Respect Taehyung. Apologize to Taehyung for what you did todayRESPECT TAEHYUNG #RespectTaehyung#TAEHYUNG #KimTahyung #V #BTS pic.twitter.com/5XEi9ipbqg
One added, "yes, he's an idol but before that, he's a person. prioritizing his safety and privacy isn't optional, it's basic human decency. respect his boundaries. respect his safety. Being an idol doesn't erase his right to feel safe in the world. know your limits."
yes, he's an idol but before that, he's a person. prioritizing his safety and privacy isn't optional, it's basic human decency. respect his boundaries. respect his safety.Being an idol doesn't erase his right to feel safe in the world. know your limits. pic.twitter.com/tZq6TylHwb
Despite it all, excitement builds
The airport chaos did little to dim the excitement surrounding V's Paris Fashion Week appearance. Fans continue to celebrate his poise and elegance, praising the way he handled the overwhelming situation. With surprise livestreams and stylish public outings, V's comeback is already leaving a lasting impression.
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