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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
BTS' Kim Taehyung hints at surprise for ARMY in August
BTS's V aka Kim Taehyung hinted at a surprise for ARMY. V hinted at a surprise for ARMYs coming this August He shared emotional thoughts and missed connection with fans V explained why he stopped posing at airports for safety reasons BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung has set the ARMY fandom abuzz with the latest Weverse live. During the live session, he hinted at a 'surprise' coming this August. While keeping the details under wraps, V teased fans with just enough to send speculation spiralling online. 'Actually, in August, there will be a little something for ARMYs to see,' he said during the livestream. V also opened up emotionally during the session. 'I do really miss ARMYs though,' he said, echoing the sentiments of millions of fans. He also mentioned why he doesn't pose at the airport any more, reiterating that the space is not owned by BTS and that it really puts everyone's safety in jeopardy including that of ARMY and staff. The singer also shared why he dropped the idea of starting his own YouTube channel. 'I was going to try my own YouTube, but I decided not to. I don't think it would've worked. If I did it alone, I don't think it would have been fun,' V admitted. 'I asked people around me what they thought I would do, and they all said vlog. Which made me think it was too obvious, so I decided against it.' Beyond the live broadcast, V has been quietly building intrigue on social media. In recent days, he has shared a series of cryptic Instagram Stories, one showing a gloved red leather hand, another a dramatic close-up of his face, and a third featuring an old-school building. Though he's offered no captions or explanations, fans believe these visual hints may point to a new concept or era of his solo work. V made his solo debut with 'Layover', a retro-tinged project that showcased his love for jazz, R&B, and visual storytelling. Known for his cinematic aesthetic and rich baritone vocals, V quickly carved a distinct identity within BTS' broader universe. Since then, he's remained active with brand endorsements, magazine shoots, and limited music appearances, even while fulfilling his mandatory military service, which began in December 2023. With August just around the corner and BTS' 2025 reunion already a subject of high anticipation, all eyes are now on V and what he has planned next. The group is currently in LA working on their comeback album, expected to be out spring next year. BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung has set the ARMY fandom abuzz with the latest Weverse live. During the live session, he hinted at a 'surprise' coming this August. While keeping the details under wraps, V teased fans with just enough to send speculation spiralling online. 'Actually, in August, there will be a little something for ARMYs to see,' he said during the livestream. V also opened up emotionally during the session. 'I do really miss ARMYs though,' he said, echoing the sentiments of millions of fans. He also mentioned why he doesn't pose at the airport any more, reiterating that the space is not owned by BTS and that it really puts everyone's safety in jeopardy including that of ARMY and staff. The singer also shared why he dropped the idea of starting his own YouTube channel. 'I was going to try my own YouTube, but I decided not to. I don't think it would've worked. If I did it alone, I don't think it would have been fun,' V admitted. 'I asked people around me what they thought I would do, and they all said vlog. Which made me think it was too obvious, so I decided against it.' Beyond the live broadcast, V has been quietly building intrigue on social media. In recent days, he has shared a series of cryptic Instagram Stories, one showing a gloved red leather hand, another a dramatic close-up of his face, and a third featuring an old-school building. Though he's offered no captions or explanations, fans believe these visual hints may point to a new concept or era of his solo work. V made his solo debut with 'Layover', a retro-tinged project that showcased his love for jazz, R&B, and visual storytelling. Known for his cinematic aesthetic and rich baritone vocals, V quickly carved a distinct identity within BTS' broader universe. Since then, he's remained active with brand endorsements, magazine shoots, and limited music appearances, even while fulfilling his mandatory military service, which began in December 2023. With August just around the corner and BTS' 2025 reunion already a subject of high anticipation, all eyes are now on V and what he has planned next. The group is currently in LA working on their comeback album, expected to be out spring next year. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' V returns to South Korea for junior's military discharge, gets spotted in hometown Daegu with kids
V has returned to South Korea after hanging out with the other BTS members in Los Angeles for a few weeks. The team is currently working on their next album, marking a return from their military hiatus, which is set for a release in spring 2026. According to an update from his former military mates, Kim Taehyung visited his old base for the discharge ceremony of one of his juniors. Photos from the event were shared on social media of the singer posing in the team's black training fits. V stays true to his military ways It was previously rumored that V had returned to South Korea to spend some time back home. The same was revealed on July 28 when photos from a visit to his SDT base were shared online, and the singer could be seen with his friends. The star replied to a comment on the fan community platform Weverse, confirming that the discharge happened today and that he was present at it. However, he was also surprised at how quickly the news had been shared online. He also replied to a fan asking when he would visit China, sharing that he would go any time if only they invited him. Fans also believe that he returned to South Korea on July 21 and reached out to a music composer/vocalist friend of his. This has raised rumors of new solo music being released by the Layover singer. He previously hung out with famed DJ Peggy Gou and has excited his fans for what lies ahead in his solo career. Another update, which was done on the platform The Qoo, came from a person talking about meeting V. The photos seemed to be taken in his hometown, Daegu. It is not known when the photos were taken exactly, and the original post-maker shared that they came across it the past weekend and since it was already known that the singer was back in South Korea they felt comfortable sharing it online. The BTS member was spotted holding up a kid in his arms, smiling brightly at him and posing beside another in the pictures.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
V's Slow Dancing Gets a Venezuelan Makeover - When K-pop Meets Latin Soul
When Musical Worlds Collide in the Most Beautiful Way Picture this: you're scrolling through your feed when suddenly you stumble upon something that makes you do a double-take. That's exactly what happened when Venezuelan superband GUACO decided to give BTS member V's "Slow Dancing" their own Latin twist. And honestly? The result is pure magic. The legendary band, which has been making hearts skip beats since 1962, recently posted a cover video that has everyone talking. They didn't just cover V's track - they brilliantly wove it together with their own song "Quiereme Asi" (Love Me Like This), creating a fusion that sounds like it was meant to be. It's like when your favorite Bollywood melody gets a fresh remix, but somehow this feels even more special. The Band That's Been Setting Hearts on Fire for Decades GUACO isn't just any band - they're Venezuela's answer to what A.R. Rahman is to our music scene. Since their debut in 1962, they've been pioneers of tropical music, blending traditional Latin sounds with hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and pop. Think of them as the musical equivalent of fusion cuisine - taking the best of different worlds and creating something entirely new. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo What makes this crossover even more heartwarming is that band member Gustavo Aguado had been vibing to V's "Slow Dancing" way before this cover happened. He was spotted watching V's 2023 Mnet performance, absolutely mesmerized by the flute solo. His reaction? "Relax at home with this wonderful music" - basically the international equivalent of saying "this song hits different". From Seoul to Caracas - The Universal Language of Good Music "Slow Dancing" isn't just any track - it's the title song from V's debut solo album "Layover," which has been breaking stereotypes left, right, and center. In a K-pop scene often dominated by high-energy dance tracks (think of our own Bollywood dance numbers), V chose to go the artistic route rather than the commercial one. The album caught the attention of major music publications like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and NME, with TimeOut UK ranking "Layover" as the 19th best album of 2023 - the highest position for any K-pop album on their list. They described "Slow Dancing" as a "soulful track that flows beautifully with the song's choreography," which honestly sounds like something you'd say about a beautiful classical Indian dance performance.
Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' Jungkook wonders if he's ‘bothering' J-Hope during debut anniversary collab, V joins backstage fun for ‘honey' moment
J-Hope closed his sold-out HOPE ON THE STAGE tour with 2 encore concerts at the Goyang stadium on June 13 and 14. Remarkably, the former falls on BTS' debut day. The star rapper was joined by RM, Jin, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, who came to support him. The oldest and the youngest from the group also joined him on stage for joint and solo performances, behind-the-scenes of which have now hit our screens. The MONA LISA singer confessed an 'I love you' to his team ahead of taking to the stage. BTS supports J-Hope at solo concert In a new BANGTAN BOMB episode on the BANGTANTV YouTube channel, the unseen moments from J-Hope's 2 encore concerts were shared. Amid his hard work for pulling off a successful solo tour, the highlight was none other than the appearance of the other BTS members on day 1, which coincided with their debut anniversary. While practising for the surprise, Jungkook popped a burning question to his hyung, asking if it was bothersome to have him and Jin join the stage for a performance. Being ever so welcoming, J-Hope denied any such thoughts and thanked them for making the day even more special. On June 13, all seven BTS members were reunited backstage, where the Killin' It Girl singer thanked them for cheering him up and sneaked in a 'love you really' while hugging RM. Jimin praised his influence, sharing how his crazy-good skills were all people were talking about 'on the streets'. SUGA wondered if there would be water works, in a rare appearance, before his alternative military service completion. Another notable moment was when V appeared backstage to hang out with him and grabbed a spoonful of J-Hope's special honey that his father had been giving him. Not satisfied with one try, the Layover singer grabbed another mouthful, enjoying the authentic taste. The older member's kind words encouraging him became a special interaction between the two.
See - Sada Elbalad
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
BTS Will Return in Spring 2026 with New Music and World Tour
Yara Sameh The K-pop powerhouse BTS has officially confirmed its comeback, revealing on a Weverse livestream on Tuesday that they will return in spring 2026 with new music and a world tour. The band has been on hiatus for two years due to solo ventures and military service obligations. The 30-minute stream marked the first time all seven members — Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, Jin, J-Hope and RM — have broadcast live together since September 2022. It was watched by over 7.3 million fans in real time. 'We'll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year,' the group said in a statement. 'Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music. Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started.' BTS will begin recording new music in the U.S. next month and start planning for a 'massive' world tour. 'We're also planning a world tour alongside the new album,' they said. 'We'll be visiting fans all around the world, so we hope you're as excited as we are.' The group presented their last tour, 'BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage,' from 2021 to 2022 and drew over 4 million attendees. BTS' last album as a group was 2022's 'Proof.' Since then, all of its members have released solo music, including Jung Kook's 2023 album 'Golden'; V's 2023 album 'Layover'; Jimin's two albums, 2023's 'Face' and 2024's 'Muse'; Suga's 2023 album 'D-Day'; Jin's two EPs, 'Happy' (2024) and 'Echo' (2025); J-Hope's 2022 album 'Jack in the Box'; and RM's two albums 'Indigo' (2022) and 'Right Place, Wrong Person' (2024). read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence"
