On December 2, BTS V posted a heartfelt message on his personal social media account. He began by reflecting on the passage of time, saying, before revealing that his beloved pet, the dog Yeontan, has passed away.
The full message published by V is as follows:
“Hello ARMYs (fans of BTS),
Are you having a warm end to the year? Luckily, the weather hasn’t been too cold yet.
It’s been a while since I greeted you with a song. Collaborating with my favorite Hyo-shin hyung and preparing an upcoming carol duet with the great Bing Crosby, whom I deeply respect, brought me so much joy. Before I knew it, it’s already December again.
AdvertisementActually, I made this post today because Yeontan (pet dog of V) recently went on a long trip to the stars. I pondered a lot about how to share this news, but I felt it was only right to let ARMYs, who have shown so much love to Yeontan, know.
I hope ARMY can think of him from time to time so that he can be happy in his new home by the stars.
Let’s make this year-end season a time to tell our loved ones how much we care.
AdvertisementI hope ARMYs stay healthy until we meet again!
I love you and thank you always.”
Fans, who are touched by V’s love for his pet, have offered their condolences by leaving comments such as, “Yeontan must have gone to a better place”, and “He was so loved by you, and I’m sure he was happy.”
Meanwhile, V enlisted in December of last year and is currently serving with the 802nd Military Police Brigade’s Special Task Force. Fans continue to send him support as he experiences this emotional period during his military service.