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Tatler Asia
a day ago
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- Tatler Asia
7 things to know about BTS V as he returns from the military
He is interested in art and photography Above BTS V and his love for photography (Photo: All Kpop website) V is known for his deep interest in art and photography. One of his favourite photographers is the Sydney-based minimalist photographer, Ante Badzim. He also enjoys going to art galleries, like the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Art Institute of Chicago. He loves wearing luxury brands Above BTS V wearing Gucci for Season's Greetings 2021 (Photo: Weverse) Above BTS V wearing a Celine t-shirt during his free time, going on a Weverse live (Photo: Weverse) Known for his vintage, boyish charm, Gucci and Celine have been the perfect complement to V's style. V often brings his Gucci bag to the airport during tours, wearing vibrant, printed suits from the illustrious brand. In more casual moments, he is often seen wearing T-shirts from Celine to unwind after a long day. More from Tatler: Exploring 5 style moments that set Jin of BTS apart He is a fan of jazz music Above BTS V performing jazz music for Festa 2023 (Photo: Youtube / Bangtan TV) According to the members of BTS, V enjoys listening to music the most. Jazz is one of his favourite genres to listen to, especially artists like Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Ruben Studdard and Eric Benet. He was also inspired by artists like Sammy Davis, Jr, for his performance in Dynamite . During the Festa celebration in 2023, V unveiled a live performance of jazz music for fans to enjoy. He's acted in a K-drama Above BTS V making his acting debut in Hwarang (Photo: Soompi Website) He debuted as an actor in late 2016 through the historical drama Hwarang . The show centred around the experiences of an elite group of young men living in the Silla Kingdom, which lasted from 57 BC to 935 AD. V played the role of Hansung, a naive yet well-intentioned warrior. His baritone voice sets him apart from other K-pop idols Above BTS V performing songs from his solo project Layover for Tiny Desk Korea (Photo: Youtube / NPR Music) In an industry dominated by tenors, V has one of the most distinctive baritone voices, adding vocal richness to BTS's songs. One example is his solo song Singularity from the Love Yourself: Tear album. Still, he wows audiences with his impressive range, hitting high notes in ballads like The Truth Untold or gritty tracks like Danger . He loves having pet dogs Above BTS V and his beloved teacup Pomeranian Yeontan, promoting V's solo album Layover (Photo: Weverse) Throughout his life, V has had a wide range of pets, including a white dog named Soonshim who stays with his parents. His most famous pet is Yeontan, a black teacup Pomeranian who even became the cover of V's first solo album, Layover . Upon Yeontan's recent passing, ARMYs shared in Taehyung's mourning over his beloved pet. NOW READ From Kim Chong-hak to Joung Young-ju, discover ten of BTS' RM favourite artists BTS' Jimin's Best Eye Makeup Looks That Prove He Can Rock Any Colour BTS j-hope returns: 7 essential facts about the artist ahead of his first solo tour, 'Hope On The Stage'
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
The Heirs To True Beauty: 10 Characters Who Gave Us Second Lead Syndrome
Last Updated: Second lead syndrome is the bittersweet feeling when the "other" guy does everything right but still doesn't get the girl. If you are a K-drama fan, then you must have felt the sting of the second lead syndrome. It is that bittersweet feeling when the 'other" guy falls head over heels in love with the leading lady, treats her like a queen and still doesn't end up with her. He is the quiet hero, the one who waits, sacrifices, hurts in silence and does everything right, and often becomes the character that fans love and remember more than the leading guy. Have a look at 10 unforgettable male second leads who had fans cheering for them, crying with them, and secretly wishing for their happy ending in a K-drama. Autumn In My Heart's Han Tae Sok Actor Won Bin, as the beloved Han Tae Sok in Autumn In My Heart, is considered the OG second lead syndrome character. His love for the female lead, Eun Suh, played by Song Hye Kyo, was both pure and emotional. His expressive eyes and selflessness made him stand out in the drama. Boys Over Flowers' Yoon Ji Ho Kim Hyung Joong starred as the second lead Yoon Ji Ho in Boys Over Flowers, featuring Lee Min Ho and Koo Hye Sun, who made us all believe in soft love. Artistic, gentle, and always by Jan Di's side, fans of the show wished that she had chosen Ji Ho over the loud and proud Jun Pyo. The Heirs' Choi Young Do Tough on the outside but hurting inside, Choi Young Do, played by Kim Woo Bin, started off as a bully in The Heirs. Slowly, he falls for Eun Sang, and his transformation around her makes him one of the most iconic second leads of all time. Even though his love was unrequited, the sweet baseball star Chilbong, portrayed by Yoo Yeon Seok, never gave up on loving Na Jung. His love was patient and kind, and he waited, hoped and cheered her on even though he knew he would never get Na Jung. Who Are You: School 2015's Gong Tae Kwang Gong Tae Kwang, portrayed by Yook Sung Jae, was the heartthrob in this romance mystery. Funny, loyal and full of hidden pain, Tae Kwang was deeply in love with Eun Bi. His friendship-turned-love for her left fans screaming, 'He's the one" for Eun Bi. Kim Jung Hwan, played by Ryu Jun Yeol in Reply 1988, starring Lee Hyeri and Park Bo Gum, is perhaps the king of second-lead heartbreaks. He loved Deok Sun deeply but never confessed to her, letting go of her for the sake of their friendship. His near-confession still lives rent-free in fans' minds, leaving them to wonder what their story would be if he had told Deok Sun about his feelings. Hwarang's Ji Dwi A hidden king with a soft heart, Ji Dwi, played by Park Hyung Sik, was noble in every way. Because of his status, his love for Ah Ro remained unrequited, which led many to root for him and his caring nature and emotional depth. True Beauty's Han Seo Jun No such list will ever be complete without the mention of Han Seo Jun in True Beauty, played by Hwang In Youp. The classic bad boy with a good heart, Seo Jun was loyal, funny and quietly in love with Ju Kyung, played by Moon Ga Young. But she loved Cha Eun Woo's character Lee Su Ho. Seo Jun's selfless actions often left True Beauty fans wondering, what if she chose him instead of Su Ho? Start-Up's Han Ji Pyeong Han Ji Pyeon (Kim Seon Ho) in Start-Up was in love with Dal Mi (Bae Suzy). When he showed up in the drama, the internet went wild. His tender heart and smart advice led fans to root for him instead of the main lead. Strong Girl Nam Soon's Ryu Shi Oh Have you ever fallen for the villain just because of his caring nature towards the female lead? Well, in Strong Girl Nam Soon, Byeon Woo Seok plays the notorious antagonist Ryu Shi Oh. Despite his numerous flaws, viewers were drawn to him because of his love for Nam Soon, played by Lee Yoo Mi. Obviously, by the end, he met with a tragic fate. First Published: June 10, 2025, 12:59 IST
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
BTS Military Discharge LIVE Updates: RM And V To Be Out Any Moment Now; Gates Open
BTS' RM, V Military Discharge LIVE Updates: BTS members RM and V are officially set to be discharged from South Korea's military service today, June 10, at 9am KST (5:30am IST). This moment marks a significant milestone for the global fanbase, ARMY, as the group inches closer to a full seven-member reunion. When Did BTS' RM and V Begin Mandatory Military Duty? RM (real name Kim Namjoon) and V (real name Kim Taehyung) both enlisted in December 2023. While RM served in the military band under the 15th Infantry Division in Hwacheon, V opted for a more rigorous path, enlisting in the Special Duty Team (SDT) of the 2nd Corps Military Police Unit in Chuncheon. Ahead of his official discharge, RM took to social media to post a celebratory collage of photos in uniform, captioned: 'I'm discharged from the military.' His expression was a mix of pride and excitement, instantly resonating with fans worldwide who flooded his post with congratulatory messages. Namjoon on IG !! 🐨 : I'm discharged from the military, end. — K⁷ | HOME (@tksovers) June 9, 2025 V's Surprise Meeting With Song Kang and Park Chan-wook A day before his discharge, V surprised fans by posting a carousel of daily life images on his social media. Among them were candid snaps with actor Song Kang and internationally renowned filmmaker Park Chan-wook. The photos immediately sent fans and media into a frenzy, speculating about a potential acting or cinematic collaboration. Given V's acting background – he starred in the K-drama Hwarang and appeared in IU's music video – his meeting with the Oldboy and Decision to Leave director has stirred expectations for a major acting debut. However, no official announcement has been made yet. Big Hit Music Urges Fans to Celebrate Safely Big Hit Music had earlier issued a statement on their fan platform urging fans not to visit the military base due to safety and space concerns. 'No separate official events will be held on the day of discharge,' the agency reiterated, requesting ARMY to support the members virtually. Despite the absence of in-person celebrations, social media platforms lit up with hashtags like #WelcomeBackNamjoon and #WelcomeBackTaehyung trending globally. Fans shared art, video edits, and heartfelt messages across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Weverse. When Will the Remaining BTS Members Be Discharged? With RM and V now officially discharged, the next BTS members expected to return are Jimin and Jungkook, both of whom will be released from duty on June 11, 2025—just a day after RM and V. Meanwhile, SUGA (Min Yoongi), who is serving as a public service worker due to health reasons, will be discharged on June 21. Earlier this year, J-Hope and Jin, who had enlisted before the others, completed their service, making RM and V the fifth and sixth members to return to civilian life. BTS Festa 2025 and the Group's Anticipated Reunion Excitement around the 2025 BTS FESTA, scheduled for June 13 at KINTEX, Goyang, is already at an all-time high. While Big Hit has yet to confirm if the recently discharged members will attend, fans are hopeful that this year's FESTA will be the first step towards the full group performing or appearing together publicly again. Adding to the buzz, J-Hope is set to hold a solo encore concert at Goyang Stadium on the same day, making June 13 one of the most anticipated dates for ARMY this year.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
BTS' V Drops Pics With Song Kang, Park Chan-Wook Ahead Of Military Discharge; ARMY Thrilled
Last Updated: The unexpected meeting quickly caught the attention of fans and media alike, raising speculation about a potential acting or cinematic project involving V. As BTS member V prepares to complete his military service on June 10, he's already making waves with a surprise meetup that has sparked rumors of an exciting collaboration. A day before his discharge, V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, shared a carousel of daily life photos on his personal social media account, and among them were snapshots with actor Song Kang and renowned film director Park Chan-wook. The unexpected meeting quickly caught the attention of fans and media alike, raising speculation about a potential acting or cinematic project involving V. While no official announcement has been made, fans are especially curious given V's past involvement in the entertainment space beyond music. He previously appeared in IU's music video and made his acting debut in the historical K-drama Hwarang. His meeting with Park Chan-wook, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Oldboy and Decision to Leave, only heightened curiosity. In one of the shared photos, V posed with Song Kang, showing off his muscular arms and playful energy. He captioned it with a cheeky message: 'I hope you're doing well," directed at Song. A video clip accompanied the photos, showing more glimpses of their relaxed hangout. V isn't the only member returning to the spotlight. On June 10, RM will also be discharged, followed by Jungkook and Jimin on June 11, and Suga on June 21. With Jin already out and J-Hope discharged earlier, all seven members will finally be free to reunite as BTS, a moment fans across the globe have been waiting for. Meanwhile, fans of V are marking his return with heartwarming philanthropic gestures. Fanbases from around the world have donated to causes in honor of his service completion. 'THV GIRLS GIVE' contributed $2,000 to the Human Rights Campaign to support Pride Month. In Bangladesh, the fanbase 'BTS V BANGLADESH' donated to SOS Children's Villages. Malaysian fans also joined in, with 'Taehyung Malaysia' donating to Generasi Gemilang and Dignity for Children Foundation. THV GIRLS GIVE has started our celebration of Taehyung's Military Discharge and Pride Month with a $2,000 donation to the Human Rights Campaign 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #THVGIRLSGIVE — TAEHYUNG TUESDAY (@taehyungtuesday) June 1, 2025 ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ✨To celebrate Kim Taehyung's military discharge, we've donated to SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh, a non-profit organization that supports vulnerable children and families with care, education, and family-based support. — BTS V BANGLADESH🇧🇩 (@BTSV_BD) June 8, 2025 With his discharge just around the corner and the possibility of new projects brewing, V's return is already shaping up to be as impactful off-screen as it may soon be on-screen. First Published: June 09, 2025, 21:15 IST
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Taehyung was so passionate': Award-winning director recalls how BTS' V got rid of IU's MV scene, cut his hair and enlisted the next day
BTS member Kim Taehyung has always had a knack for acting, and it's no secret. Back in the day, he kicked things off with the historical K-drama Hwarang alongside fellow Wooga Squad member Park Hyung Sik, and years later, stormed the MV scene with IU's Love Wins All. The K-pop idol then enlisted in the military and is now just days away from his comeback. At the Muju Film Festival on June 6, Concrete Utopia director Uhm Tae Hwa, who recently bagged the Best Director award, opened up about working with the star and said he'd love to team up with him again, even if it means creating an entirely new role just to fit him. Also read: BTS' V replies to fan's countdown post: 'You waited… now what?'; from solo concerts to FESTA and art exhibits, here's what's next for the K-pop stars While speaking to Editor-in-Chief Joo Sung Chul, Um Tae Hwa revealed they shot the entire music video in just two days. He recalled how the Winter Bear crooner filmed his entire scene while also helping the crew and the director himself, cut his hair right after, and left for the military the next day. During the conversation, the host asked the director if he was aware of Taehyung's comeback from the military, and Uhm said he was and had even sent him a personal message. The host then mentioned how fans have been urging the director to cast V in a movie, to which Uhm replied, 'If Taehyung were willing to do it, I'd be so grateful. I'd love to work with him—even if I had to make up a role just to ask him.' (Translated via Allkpop) He added, 'We only filmed for two days. He left the next day. That's how much he wanted to do it. He was very passionate. That's when I realised he had a real desire to act. I'm not joking—it would be amazing if we could work together again.' Also read: BTS' RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook to greet fans at designated locations post-discharge; BIGHIT says, 'Refrain from visiting' The director was asked to share a story about the K-pop idol, something he witnessed and found unique about him. He replied that Taehyung was very involved on set and was never the kind of celebrity who just did things for the sake of doing them. Originally, the final scene had the two characters (IU and V) crowd-surfing in wedding dresses while singing. But the team was running out of time, and everyone was worried. Trying to shoot it was causing a lot of stress, yet the director wanted to keep the scene badly. 'As a director, I really wanted to film that scene. I thought it would enhance the emotional impact. So I kept trying to make it work until the very end.' That's when the singer came and spoke to him. 'He said, 'Instead of this, how about we film another, better scene?'' Uhm recalled. 'He talked me into it, and he was right; we didn't have enough time. If we had stuck with my idea, we might not have had time to film the other important scenes. Everyone, including the audience actors, was stressing over how to do that scene,' He continued. 'Then Taehyung turned to them and said, 'Everyone, I got rid of that scene!' And everyone cheered.' IU and BTS' V's post-apocalyptic dystopian saga Love Wins All dropped on January 24, 2024, as the lead single from IU's sixth Korean EP, The Winning. The song, and especially the music video, scored a perfect all-kill on South Korean music charts and was hailed as the MV of the season, even debuting at number 25 on the Billboard Global 200. V shot his scenes just a week before his mandatory military enlistment, viewing the project as a parting gift to ARMYs before heading off. In the MV, V and IU escape from a cube-like object in their wedding dresses. IU's character is shown with a hearing impairment, communicating with V through sign language, while V's character is visually impaired.
