At present, the BTS members are all world-clαѕѕ K-pop superstars with enormous wealth. Therefore, there is almost nothing they want that they cannot buy for themselves or give to each other as gifts. The members have exchanged many luxurious items in the past, such as high-end bicycles, gold-plated toilet brushes, diamond rings...
They’re so wealthy now that even giving each other an apartment wouldn’t be surprising if they wanted to!
Materially valuable gifts are no longer difficult for the members because they are rich enough now. That’s why j-hope once said, “I gave the presents a lot back in the day but honestly our hearts/minds are more important for birthdays than material things," while Jin shared that BTS decided not to exchange birthday gifts anymore because it’s too hard to think of what to buy.
However, if we look back many years ago, buying an expensive gift for each other was not soмєтнing easy for the members. Jimin once shared that many years ago, back when BTS had not debuted yet, the members had to pool their money together to buy him a bracelet for his birthday — soмєтнing that he would never forget.
Meanwhile, in the early years after debut, V once did soмєтнing similar: he saved up a large amount of money to buy Jimin the birthday gift he had always wished for. That was during Jimin’s 21st birthday — around 2016.
When Jimin opened the present from V, it turned out to be a Gucci sweater worth about $1,100, and he was extremely surprised to see it. Knowing how expensive the sweater was, he looked a bit flustered and kept asking why, while the other members were just as ѕнσ¢кed, cheering loudly in amazement. V immediately reαѕѕured Jimin by hugging him warmly and honestly saying, “I went through great lengths to get this for you".
Later on, a fan asked V on a note, “Taehyung oppa, who bought Jimin a really expensive gift, what were your thoughts while buying it?” His answer made that moment even more memorable: “It’s for Jimin, then it’s definitely worth it.”
At that time, BTS had only just begun to rise in popularity following the success of Fire and Blood Sweat and Tears. That meant the members didn’t yet have large fortunes—in fact, they weren’t exactly wealthy enough to buy such luxury brand items. Yet V didn’t hesitate to spend his money on that sweater just because Jimin had once said he loved wearing Gucci.
V showed his sweet and endlessly caring side toward his best friend. Beyond giving a thoughtful and meaningful gift, fans also praised V’s good taste for choosing a sweater that suited Jimin perfectly.
On the other hand, the idol proved early on that among the BTS members, money has never been a big deal compared to their close friendship. This story resurfaced again during Jimin’s 30th birthday, moving fans deeply once more:
- Jm was beyond happy, he shakes out of emotion. And Tae trying to hold himself for hugging him. This moment craved in my mind
- It’s been 10 years — the sweater may have old, but the memories remain untouched, and their friendship has only grown stronger.
- im always soft for this moment. And to think that now they can have the sweaters of the most expensive brands in the world, they deserve it.
- how has it been 9 years already?! i remember this so much
- JM helped Taehyung get through the toughest times and he was grateful so I’m too. Their friendship is the pillar of BTS’s forever friendship. Tae will do anything to protect JM & Taehyung stands should never forget that fact.
- I always love to appreciate how huge Hobi's smile is in this interaction. He was feeling equally happy for Vmin..just shows how genuine their bond is
- The love I feel for these boys is soмєтнing so beautiful and genuine — like, how could anyone not love them when they’re the most precious people in the world?
- The fact that V saved up just to buy Jimin that Gucci sweater still melts my heart. That’s not just a gift — it’s pure love and friendship.
- V didn’t just buy a sweater; he gave Jimin a piece of his heart. Their bond is so genuine it makes me emotional every time I think about it.
- Jimin’s reaction to V’s Gucci gift was the sweetest thing ever. You can really feel how much they mean to each other — true friendship goals!
- Their friendship is priceless, way beyond material things. BTS is 7