Happy birthday, Kim Taehyung, also known as V. Kim Taehyung, better known as V from the internationally renowned boyband BTS, is celebrating his 28th birthday today, December 30.
Fans from the renowned boyband BTS are coming together to wish Kim Taehyung, affectionately known as V, a joyous 28th birthday on December 30 in a heartwarming celebration heard around the world. This year, however, marks a new chapter in the group’s history, as V, the group’s lead dancer, is currently serving his mandatory 18-month military service, having enlisted on December 11 alongside fellow bandmates RM, Jungkook, and Jimin.
My Bangtan💪🏻 Kim Taehyung🫡
TaeTae, Happy Birthday to YOU🎂🎁
I wish YOU good health, wealth, happiness & I wish YOU everything your heart desires. I wish YOU all the best things in life and many more birthdays to come. Please stay safe, happy and healthy, wherever YOU are,… pic.twitter.com/Hl9Yi9HYWb— Angel JAS🌳🌏 (@Jaszzzmin) December 29, 2023
This marks the first instance of V spending his birthday away from his family due to his commitments to military service. Nevertheless, V managed to captivate and delight his ardent fan base, the BTS Army, with a touching surprise. A pre-recorded video, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the official BTS account, captures V gracefully strolling through the streets, adorned in a stylish black ensemble complemented by a polka-dotted mauve muffler wrapped around his neck. In the video, he warmly declares, “Hello. Today is my birthday,” expressing his heartfelt gratitude to fans. The accompanying hashtags suggest that this was a meticulously crafted “present” prepared in advance to bring joy to the hearts of the BTS Army.
The emotional impact of V’s surprise reverberated across various social media platforms, serving as a testament to the profound connection between the artist and his devoted fan base. As V is presently unable to express his thanks to admirers in person due to military service, the pre-recorded video serves as a poignant bridge, connecting him intimately with the BTS Army during this special occasion.
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In an extension of the festivities, fans initiated ‘Taecember,’ a grand celebration for V, transforming over 5,300 convenience stores across South Korea into veritable birthday sanctuaries. Two dedicated fansites orchestrated the broadcasting of these jubilant advertisements, reaching major chains such as CU, GS25, and 7-Eleven. Notably, the largest Chinese fan club, ‘China Baidu Vbar,’ also joined the global celebration by showcasing screen advertisements in ‘CU’ and ‘GS25’ from December 25th to 31st, amplifying the jubilation of V’s birthday on an international scale.
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📍Coverage in Korea
CU & GS25 Convenience Stores screen advertisingCU is the No.1 convenience store chain in Korea in terms of market share, with a daily traffic of 3 million customers, and the TV advertisements set up in the selected stores… pic.twitter.com/gAGhI4gb34
— CHINA Baidu Vbar (@KIMTAEHYUNGBAR_) December 17, 2023
Simultaneously, recent images from the military camp featuring V and RM in military costumes surfaced online. Fans were quick to notice a blue badge on V’s uniform, signalling his promotion to the rank of platoon commander in the regiment. This revelation added an extra layer of excitement to the birthday festivities, symbolizing the global admiration and support for the talented and beloved BTS sensation, Kim Taehyung.