BTS debuted in 2013, and over a decade has pαѕѕed since their journey began—evolving from unknown rookies to world-leading K-pop superstars and the "21st-century Pop Icons." Throughout this odyssey, countless memories and striking moments, filled with both sorrow and joy, have left a profound mark. Fans could speak endlessly about the impressions left by BTS as a whole, and V in particular.

Conversely, in the dazzling world of K-pop—where the stage lights never dim and the cheers of tens of thousands of fans become the rhythm of daily life—fans often wonder: What truly remains in the heart of a global superstar after more than a decade of reigning at the summit? Is it the prestigious awards? The unprecedented records? Or the moment of standing in the world's largest stadiums, singing amidst a sea of tens of thousands of people?

For V, the answer does not lie in these glittering fragments, but rather hides within hazy memories where art and freedom intersect.

Specifically, in a newly released interview with Vogue נαραи for their February issue, the idol was asked: “What is the most memorable moment in your career so far?” V immediately recalled a moment from late 2019, stating: “I remember when I went to New York in the US for the 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' performance in 2019. I spent the end and beginning of the year listening to jazz in New York, and the bells rang to signal the start of the new year. It was romantic.”

Known for possessing a "dreamy soul" and a clαѕѕic aesthetic, it is easy to understand why that moment is so deeply etched in his mind. It took place at a time when the world was holding its breath for a new decade, and BTS stood at the pinnacle of global attention at Times Square. Most importantly, he wasn't just soaking in the frantic energy of that historic performance; instead, he was moved as a pure art lover, truly living for himself.

Fans collectively recalled V’s nickname "Myeong-dong-young" (an abbreviation for: "Face like a masterpiece, personality like a fairy tale"), remarking that this was a moment where the phrase manifested most naturally. Some fans expressed: "You can feel the warmth of the person Kim Taehyung rather than the superstar," and "Though it was only a brief moment, the resonance lasts forever." Combined with the approaching Christmas season, V's sharing of these inner thoughts has made the year-end atmosphere gentler than ever.

Fans expressed their reactions after hearing V speak about the most cherished memory of his career:

- I never forget his 2019 New Year's Rockin' Eve selca because I saw it in his eyes, because he was happy. I love you so much, my one and only, my dear Taehyung

- Ohh our Jazz Lover and Romantic Boy. His words sound just like a confession; it's so sweet

- Why are they mentioning New Year's Rockin' Eve so much? hmmm... and didn't they tell us to expect soмєтнing huge by the end of the year?

- He is incredible. Look at the sensitive memory he has—soмєтнing so simple, yet so beautiful

- Nobody in this world loves jazz as much as he does. I feel like KTH2 will be an extension of Layover, but even more bohemian

- The way Taehyung remembers moments through feelings, not achievements, is so him. That memory sounds straight out of a movie

- This is why his words always нιт differently. He doesn’t just remember events, he remembers the atmosphere and emotion.

- Every time V talks about his memories, it feels like he’s painting a scene for us. So gentle and beautiful

- Taehyung’s nostalgia is so warm. You can feel how deeply that moment stayed with him

- Moments like this remind me why V’s artistry feels so sincere. He treasures feelings more than fame

- This answer perfectly captures V’s soul — timeless, emotional, and effortlessly elegant