Decorating cafes to subways; fans prepare for BTS V's birthday
What's the story
BTS member Kim Taehyung aka V enjoys a massive fan following globally and fans have gone crazy in making the singer's birthday one of a kind.
The singer celebrates his 27th birthday on Friday (December 30) and there have several public places that are being decorated to mark the special occasion.
His birthday is trending on social media as "Happy V Day."
Context
Why does this story matter?
K-pop and K-dramas are the new hotcakes globally. South Korean stars are witnessing worldwide success and their fan following is increasing day by day.
Their music is peppy and entertaining and as a whole performance package, they are marvelous. Fans monitor every single move of their favorite stars and cannot keep calm for their favorite V's 27th birthday.
Excitement
The cafe project
Among many projects, the most unique is Nuna V's biggest global cafe event. As per schedule, it will be taking place in six different cafes in several countries including South Korea, Japan, and the UAE.
Nuna V is the most followed Korean fansite of V and their aim is to provide the BTS fans to meet at a common venue and celebrate.
Anticipation
Several fansites decorated buses
The bus project is where fans displayed their support on several bus shelters. Nuna V also organized the "Vung Vung Bus" and decorated it with Taehyung's photographs. The buses are colored purple referring to the famous "purple you" comment.
KTH Supporters, another fansite created "Happy Vus" filled with V's advertisement. Many billboards on bus shelters saw V's photos near Osaka, Tokyo, and other cities.
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
今、HYBE INSIGHTの展示終えて出てきたら目の前に今日から走るヌナビニムのテヒョンさんバスが止まってたんですけど夢ですか？？走ってるの見るのすら奇跡なのに止まってるってこんな奇跡ありますか？？😭😭@_nuna_V 님 ありがとうございます😭💜🐻#2022HAPPYVDAY pic.twitter.com/QjrJN1nAhf
— 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑜 🐻⛳️ (@momo_1230V) December 18, 2022
Noble cause
Charity drives and special screening
The Chinese fan base of the K-pop singer is doing something amazing on his birthday. A fanbase called China Baide V Bar is creating an "Underground City" in a subway comprising 1,71,999 LED screens. It will be screening photos and videos of the singer.
Fans around the world have planned charity drives and donations to celebrate their favorite singer's birthday.