Among the BTS members, V seems to be one of the most active when it comes to interacting with fans, especially on Weverse. The idol frequently responds directly to ARMYs' posts and questions, and has repeatedly taken over the platform with a constant stream of notifications as his replies flood fans' posts.
His enthusiasm for communicating with fans was even recognized by Weverse itself, which once awarded him an Honorary Creative Director certificate.
Meanwhile, fans have caught him in several moments that led them to suspect that V regularly keeps up with ARMYs' conversations on social media, possibly even using anonymous accounts to quietly follow fan content.
One iconic example was when he υиєχρє¢тє∂ly dropped into an ARMY KakaoTalk group chat at 3 a.m. On at least two other occasions, V was suspected of α¢¢ι∂єитally using BTS's official X account instead of his own anonymous account to follow major fanbases dedicated to him. Other instances include him reposting fan-edited videos and showing Jimin fan-created fictional artwork as inspiration for his best friend's tattoo.
Recently, another photo circulating on social media appears to have further reinforced fans' long-standing suspicions.
The image was enlarged from a photo taken by an ARMY who happened to spot Jin and V having a meal at a restaurant while they were in Paris for the World Tour. While Jin could be seen looking around, V appeared to be completely focused on his phone. Notably, thanks to the camera angle, fans noticed that his screen seemed to display Weverse in dark mode. This led many to believe that the idol was reading ARMYs' posts on the feed.
Coincidentally, the photo gained widespread attention shortly after V personally explained the reason behind this particular habit in a newly released interview with Harper's Bazaar the previous day.
“ARMYs are the people who respond so genuinely to the feelings I share. They are the ones who attentively listen to me more than anyone, and are such an essential part of my everyday life. That’s why sometimes I chat with them and even take a sneak peek at the conversations they have amongst themselves, but I don’t dare to join because when I do, the conversation takes a different turn. That’s why I can’t join them often. But honestly, I’m a little envious of the conversations they have with each other,” he sincerely shared.
V's words highlight just how much he values his special relationship with ARMY. He sees them more as close friends than simply fans in a typical idol-fan relationship. Many fans also felt warm knowing that their conversations and interactions could bring their idol joy and comfort in his everyday life.
Meanwhile, ARMYs couldn't help joking that V had finally admitted to the very habit of “lurking” on their conversations that they had long suspected. Some even humorously reminded one another to be careful when discussing their idol on social media because he might know everything. On a more serious note, however, what fans hope most is that he will always come across plenty of love and positive messages whenever he checks social media.
Some interesting fan comments were noted: "Taehyung really was sneaking us out here. Be careful you guys", "Kim Taehyung better stay away from my account… baby its not a safe place leave me alone with my intrusive bts thoughts", "They’re literally on here as we speak. Everyone act normal", "He doesn’t just interact with us as fans; he truly wants to be part of our everyday conversations", "I love how V makes ARMY feel like close friends", "I hope whenever he scrolls through social media, he comes across countless positive comments, kind words, and reminders of how deeply he is loved", "He deserves to see nothing but love and encouragement from ARMY", "This is exactly why Taehyung is so loved. The bond he shares with ARMY is truly special",...
