Fans react as the BTS’ V’s 30th birthday celebration projects take over South Korea and beyond

BTS member V, also known as Kim Taehyung, is set to celebrate his 30th birthday on December 30, 2025. As fans gear up for the special day, global celebrations have already kicked off with fans from various countries coming together to show their love and support for the idol. Social media platforms like X have been flooded with pictures and updates of these celebrations, showcasing grand birthday projects not only in South Korea but also across international locations.

Fans from countries such as Peru, Japan, China, Philippines, and Taiwan have shared images of local birthday displays, highlighting the widespread nature of the celebrations. In China, ARMYs went all out by transforming Nanchang shopping malls with LED screens and plush installations dedicated to V. In Singapore, a Compose Coffee café at PLQ Mall hosted themed birthday events with free giveaways and standees, while fans in the Philippines organized offline events featuring interactive games and delicious strawberry cakes.

Back in South Korea, fan unions organized elaborate birthday projects, including illuminated banners at HYBE headquarters and themed displays across subway stations. According to updates from the @taeguide account on X, four birthday-themed buses were stationed outside HYBE’s headquarters in South Korea as part of coordinated projects led by Korean fanbases to celebrate Taehyung.

The global celebrations were not just limited to offline events but also included online campaigns with hashtags like #HappyBirthdayTaehyung and #OurDaysWithV trending worldwide. Fans took the opportunity to celebrate V’s artistic achievements, including his solo album “Layover,” and praised his vocals, visuals, and musical influence.

As images and videos of the celebrations spread online, fans from around the world expressed admiration for the scale and reach of the birthday projects. Many remarked on the international presence of the celebrations and showered V with love and support, describing the global efforts as heartwarming and impressive.

In a recent Weverse Live session on December 27, 2025, Taehyung shared an unexpected moment that left him surprised and amused. While on his way to work at the HYBE building, he encountered multiple buses carrying birthday advertisements dedicated to him, a sight that caught him off guard but filled him with joy.

Apart from the birthday celebrations, Taehyung also received recognition on global and domestic platforms. He secured the seventh position on TC Candler’s The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2025 list, standing out as the highest-ranking K-pop artist. Earlier in December, Forbes Korea named him fifth on its Korean Idols of the Year list, making him the top male idol on the list.

The outpouring of love and support for V from fans around the world is a testament to his popularity and influence as an artist. The global birthday projects and the recognition he has received on various platforms serve as a reminder of the immense impact he has had on the music industry and his dedicated fanbase.