Fans across the globe, including in South Korea, gave BTS member V unforgettable birthday tributes.
V, born on December 30, celebrated his second birthday while serving in the military after enlisting on December 11 last year. Fans from around the world prepared special and diverse events to show their love and support for him during his service.
From South Korea to Africa and the United States, large-scale events celebrating V's birthday took place nonstop. Creative and unique celebrations also drew significant attention.
In Türkiye, fans organized a special event by displaying a laser show with birthday messages for V on the Bosphorus Bridge, which connects Asia and Europe. This 1.5-km-long spectacle received enthusiastic responses from fans and numerous tourists.
In New York's Times Square, famous for its high advertising costs, a massive video advertisement celebrating V's birthday captivated tourists who had gathered from around the world for the New Year's countdown.
In China, fans installed large screens in major landmarks of Beijing, Chongqing, Nanjing, and Changsha, areas with the highest foot traffic. In Hangzhou, dual-screen advertisements at Longxiangqiao Metro Station demonstrated the scale of the celebrations. In Indonesia, a six-story-high LED screen at Jakarta's Gandaria City Mall displayed videos of V's activities, astonishing locals with its grandeur.
In Bangkok, Thailand, a massive digital screen at Siam Paragon featured a birthday tribute video that attracted countless fans, adding a festive atmosphere. Similarly, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, fans gathered to view V's birthday celebration videos on three large billboards at Fahrenheit 88 mall, amplifying the celebratory vibe.
In Bogotá, Colombia, massive birthday advertisements for V were displayed on the exterior of Movistar Arena and on the walls of the center and lounge areas of a major shopping mall. In Lagos, Nigeria, the LED screen at the Alexandra Roundabout in the bustling Ikoyi district showcased birthday ads for V.
In Moscow, Russia, fans decorated Izmaylovo Kremlin with purple lights spelling out a Korean birthday message for V and held a flash mob, celebrating together through dance. Fans in other countries rented cinemas to watch videos of V and celebrate together.
On V's birthday, December 30, he ranked #1 on real-time trends in the United States and other countries. While Korean hashtags did not appear in the usual top 4–5 slots of the worldwide trends this year, hashtags related to V dominated the list from #1 to #16, showing how fans around the world came together to celebrate his birthday simultaneously.
