Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral
BTS member V, fondly known as Kim Taehyung, marked his 30th birthday on December 30, and the celebrations that followed were nothing short of extraordinary. From heartfelt messages by his bandmates to grand global fan projects, “Happy Taehyung Day” became a worldwide phenomenon, reflecting the immense love ARMY holds for the singer.
Fans across continents went above and beyond to honour the BTS star. In a historic first, V’s global fanbase secured a dedicated space at the Palace of Versailles in France, a landmark owned by the French government that has never before hosted a dedication to an international personality. The palace, once home to French royalty and now visited by nearly 15 million people annually, became part of Taehyung’s birthday legacy.
The celebrations didn’t stop there. In Moscow, Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel, “The Sun of Moscow,” lit up in purple and green as a tribute organised by Russian ARMYs. In China, a massive 118-metre-tall digital screen in Shenzhen displayed fan-organised birthday visuals for Taehyung, while his Chinese fanbase reportedly gifted him an entire plane as a symbol of admiration and support. These grand gestures followed earlier birthday projects such as themed buses and large-scale city displays.
Meanwhile, BTS members Jin, J-Hope, Suga, RM, Jimin and Jungkook shared warm and playful wishes that delighted fans. The group’s official social media accounts released a special video titled “Happy V Day,” featuring a montage of Taehyung’s memorable moments. Adding to the charm, J-Hope, RM and Jungkook posted behind-the-scenes clips from dance rehearsals, showing Taehyung shyly trying to avoid the camera as the members followed him laughing, offering fans a glimpse of their close bond.
The scale of celebration was reflected online as well, with V dominating worldwide trends from positions one through seven and emerging as the most searched artist on Google in over 72 countries. As Kim Taehyung turned 30, the overwhelming global response once again confirmed his status as a cultural icon whose influence extends far beyond music, uniting millions of fans across borders.
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