On November 10, fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar Korea unveiled the cover of its December 2026 issue featuring V across its official social media platforms. Titled “Endless Summer, Forever Youth,” the photoshoot took place at a villa in Beverly Hills during BTS' Los Angeles tour stop this past summer.

In the released photos, V boldly went shirtless against a lush green backdrop, showing off his well-defined abs. His wet hair added to his captivating allure, while his dreamy gaze toward the camera once again reaffirmed his reputation as a true “photoshoot king.” In contrast, a shot of him sitting on the grass captured an effortlessly youthful and innocent side of the idol.

A black-and-white photo featuring a cowboy hat highlighted V's deep, expressive eyes. Meanwhile, his look in a muted cream-toned coat paired with a scarf showcased his signature appeal, effortlessly blending elegance with masculine sensuality.

During the interview following the photoshoot, V opened up about his mindset as BTS prepared to embark on their ARIRANG World Tour, while also answering several questions that fans had been eager to hear about. One of the most noteworthy revelations was what he felt a little envious of ARMY for being able to do, something he himself couldn't.

Speaking about his relationship with fans, V shared: “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.”

He continued: “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.”

V's words left fans both surprised and deeply touched. His admission that he feels “a little envious” was incredibly endearing, once again highlighting how much he values his special relationship with ARMY. He sees them more like close friends rather than simply fans in a typical idol-fan relationship. Many also felt warm inside knowing that their conversations and interactions could bring their idol joy and comfort in his everyday life.

This revelation reminded ARMY of a memorable story: V once joined an ARMY KakaoTalk group chat at around 3 a.m. At the time, nobody believed that the account named “Kim Taehyung” actually belonged to the BTS member. As he tried to familiarize himself with the group's rules and chat with everyone, he was repeatedly reprimanded and even warned that he could be kicked out for impersonating a celebrity.

V tried to explain himself by sending voice messages and even posting proof on Twitter to verify his identity. However, most of the group members still refused to believe that the person chatting with them was actually Kim Taehyung. Eventually, the idol decided to leave the group. It wasn't until the following morning, when the story spread widely, that everyone was shocked to realize they had actually kicked their own idol out of the group chat!

Furthermore, his admission that he sometimes “takes a sneak peek” at ARMY's conversations brought back long-standing fan suspicions that V frequently keeps an eye on the fandom's activities on social media, particularly the theory that he might have an anonymous X account to follow what fans are discussing.

V appears to have mistaken the group's X account for his personal account at least twice, subsequently following major fanbase accounts dedicated to him. In June this year, V also shared an edited video of himself performing on stage, which had originally been uploaded by an ARMY with the X account @tkrse7 and had already garnered more than 350,000 views.

Jimin also once mentioned that V had shown him a painting created by a fan. The artwork later inspired Jimin to add four more moons to his original moon tattoo. Notably, the original painting had also been shared on Twitter by an ARMY through the account @ArizzoStudios.

V's heartfelt confession also serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder of the two-way bond between artists and their fans. Knowing that V quietly keeps up with and appreciates their conversations gives ARMY even more reason to continue spreading positivity and filling their online spaces with love.