As BTS enters the final stage of preparations for their comeback with the album ARIRANG, set to be released on the 20th of this month, the atmosphere within the global fan community is hotter than ever. In addition to the album release, the group will also hold a live performance lasting approximately one hour at Gwanghwamun Square on the 21st, in front of an au∂ιєnce of more than 200,000 people.
All of the members are busy and fully focused on their return as a group. That is why news of one member—specifically V—being υиєχρє¢тє∂ly spotted participating in an individual project quickly drew significant attention. Moreover, the project appears to be related to acting, a field in which the public has long hoped V would make a comeback following the drama Hwarang nearly a decade ago.
On February 28, a кσяєαn fan shared on Twitter that she had received a photo from a friend in which V was seen walking alongside a girl and seemingly filming soмєтнing. Specifically, the original poster (OP) wrote: “Taehyung filmed soмєтнing at a high school today. A friend told me. (In the photo) He was wearing a school uniform and a backpack. In the photo, there was someone stood next to him dressed in a school uniform like a female student.”
At first, the OP was quite hesitant about sharing the information. She stated, “I have a photo but I feel uncomfortable sharing it.” When another fan asked, “Could this be for a variety show?”, the OP responded, “In the photo, there’s someone next to him dressed like a female student too. I only received the pic, so I’m not sure what’s going on ㅜㅜ.” This only made netizens even more curious.
Shortly afterward, several pαѕѕersby uploaded additional photos taken from a distance, showing V indeed filming with a girl dressed in a school uniform, just as originally described. As the news spread widely, the OP eventually decided to share the photo she had received, though she cautiously captioned it: “I was worried about spoilers, so I planned to post this later. But since everyone who knows already knows, I'm just posting it now!”
V’s appearance in a school uniform alongside a female co-star immediately surprised and excited fans. Many began wondering whether this was for a music video, a commercial, or even a new film project. In particular, expectations for V to return as an actor in a project beyond Hwarang have always remained high, leading fans to hope that it might be a movie or a short film. They were also eager to see him portray the image of a “school heartthrob” on screen.
Fans’ reactions quickly flooded social media: "Actor Taehyung is coming??!", "Prob it will be variety show or ads", "I'm screaming what if ACTOR TAEHYUNG COME BACK", "Taehyungie is working nonstop.. I can't wait", "We are getting actorhyung life is worth living", "High school love story/breakup story/friendship? I'm sat", "OMG KIM TAEHYUNG WTF IS THIS REAL ?", "Oh, just thinking about Tae and a high school romance already feels so sweet",...
However, as speculation about a film project began to spread, some local fans offered a different perspective. According to them, V may actually have been filming a new commercial for Compose Coffee. In addition to the school location mentioned earlier, several fans reported seeing V and the filming crew entering a Compose Coffee store in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. The entire store was later covered with black curtains, and the surrounding area was tightly controlled—a familiar sign of a commercial shoot in progress.
This explanation soon seemed reasonable to many, as V is currently the global ambαѕѕador for the well-known beverage brand. His appearance in a school setting could be part of a new advertising concept rather than a film project, as many had initially hoped.
Nevertheless, V’s υиєχρє¢тє∂ appearance in a student uniform was enough to spark a wave of excitement. Fans have always wanted to see him showcase more facets of himself in acting, as he is truly a versatile performer. In the past, he has displayed a charming and clαѕѕic aura in solo album visuals and fashion campaigns, while also revealing a more rugged and intense side in other projects. And now, the image of a youthful V is soмєтнing fans are eagerly anticipating.
