On the morning of July 4, V of BTS made a public appearance at Incheon International Airport (South Korea) as he headed to Paris for the Celine fashion show scheduled for July 6. This marked his first official activity following his military discharge on June 10, drawing major attention from fans and media alike.
V stunned with his dazzling visuals, radiating charisma even in unedited photos. Crowned as the “most handsome man of 2024,” the BTS member flaunted a muscular, masculine physique — a drastic transformation from his earlier flower-boy image. During a recent livestream with fans, V shared that he had weighed 80 kg during military service, up from his enlistment weight of 61 kg, and has now trimmed down to 67 kg.
However, what should have been a stylish airport appearance quickly descended into chaos. According to KoreaBoo, hundreds of fans gathered at the airport, surrounding V with cameras in hand. The crowd’s frantic energy resembled scenes from a zombie apocalypse, as people pushed and shoved to get closer. The disorder caused some fans to fall, and even V was seen covering his face while trying to walk through the chaos, visibly concerned. Despite the tension, he kept his composure and waved with a warm smile.
Once onboard, V uploaded a post, urging fans to stay safe in public spaces — a thoughtful move that reflects his maturity and concern for others.
Adding fuel to the buzz, rumors have been swirling about V rekindling his relationship with BLACKPINK’s Jennie. Since his discharge, fans have spotted subtle hints on social media that seem to connect the two, reigniting speculation after their alleged breakup two years ago. Despite widespread chatter online, neither V, Jennie, nor their agencies have commented.
