According to social media analytics company Talkwalker, on October 5 — the day of the CELINE show — mentions of V on X (formerly Twitter) reached 9.2 million posts, while engagement (including comments, likes, and shares) totaled 33 million interactions. By 3 PM the following day, cumulative mentions had risen to 18.3 million, with engagement нιтting 77 million — explosive numbers that demonstrate his immense influence at one of the biggest events in the global fashion scene.

WWD noted the enthusiasm of fans and media alike as soon as V arrived at the event: “Holding the Celine show on the gated grounds of a national monument didn’t keep the fans away from Michael Rider’s summer show. They lined the roads and parking area for a glimpse of house ambassador Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS.” Remarkably, they lingered for hours, about 100 meters away. The moment V stepped out of his car, applause erupted, reminiscent of the atmosphere at his own concert.

V’s charisma was evident not only during the event but also before and after the show. Wherever he went in Paris, crowds were ready to shout his name so loudly that CELINE and HYBE had to deploy dozens of bodyguards to ensure his safety on the streets.

While the global K-pop superstar status of V is undeniable, some haters circulated negative rumors and attacks against him, angering ARMYs. These included claims that no celebrities wanted to take photos with V, that he had to “beg” CELINE's CEO for attention, and even suggestions that he was “clout chasing” other celebrities at the event.

Although these rumors were baseless, fans could not ignore the distortions regarding his status. They countered these claims with photos showing the mαѕѕive media and guest turnout around him, all eager to take pictures with V.

Luckily, in this situation, fans even came across a living proof. The famous digital content creator John Junseok Lee, invited to attend the CELINE show, suddenly shared his experience seeing V’s impact so explosively that CELINE had to hide him from the guests. On his Instagram, he wrote:

If the evidence provided by ARMYs could be questioned for being biased in favor of V, then no one can deny it when another celebrity shares an objective account of the situation at the event. Once again, haters failed to undermine or deny V’s mαѕѕive influence.

Moreover, V sitting in the front row with CELINE CEO Séverine Merle, Dior CEO Delphine Arnault, and Hollywood legend Uma Thurman highlighted his “prince” status in the global luxury fashion world.

Uma Thurman even told WWD: “That’s like a lifetime photo. I’m a fan but I’ve never seen them in concert" after she took a picture with him. 

Other outlets also reported that CELINE CEO Séverine Merle and many international stars conversed with V, while he demonstrated the qualities of a “social butterfly,” excelling in communication and networking. He also impressed with his professional attitude, personally handling interview requests from fashion media and adapting fluidly to each publication’s concept.

Kati Cнιтrakorn, editor at CNN Style, shared on social media: “I feel sheepish that I have a BTS favorite but I fear my bias has arrived @/thv”

At that moment, the world seemed to revolve around him — V was truly the focal point of the show. Fans expressed satisfaction that haters failed to achieve their goals, as V’s influence impressed even the celebrities themselves:

- So that's why he went to play and look for 4 leaf clover they wouldn't stop looking at him. Haters were crazy, trying to bring him down, but V didn’t need to do anything—he just had to play happily with his pure heart.

- That's he was roaming in the forest and did his interview there playing with tress and finding four leaf clover. The superstar level

- hear me out antis! no matter how hard you twisted it, the truth won't change. taehyung is the embodiment of impact

- visual representative of taehyung hiding from the crowd for a while huhu cute. no wonder most of his interviews settings were in the forest instead of the venue

- CELINE was so concerned about others bothering him that they kept them away, yet the haters claimed he was trying to steal others’ fame—how ridiculous.

- LMAO those piggies said tae went around asking for pics, when he was literally the one crowded by media & guests wanting photos with him, even journalist mentioned. it same thing happened at his 1st pfw, ppl wouldn’t stop crowding him till staff had to tell everyone to sit down

- piglets saying anything to make themselves feels better but can't keep for a second

- That's why the branch camouflage xD!!! I thought it was strange and cute, but now it all makes sense xD. My TAEHYUNG TAEHYUNG makes an impact wherever he goes. A king!