V of BTS Likes to Pay Attention to ARMY’s Conversations — But Feels Jealous That He Can’t Participate

The star also spoke about prioritizing his connections with other people in a new interview. V of BTS attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 18, 2026, in Las Vegas. Greg Doherty/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Heads up, ARMY: Whatever you chat about with fellow BTS fans, V might just see. In his Tuesday (Nov. 10) cover story with Harper’s Bazaar Korea, the South Korean performer revealed that he loves checking in on the boy band’s listeners online. Praising ARMY for always being honest with him and calling them an essential part of his life, V shared that he likes to look at his fans’ conversations with each other and see what the fanbase is talking about. He also acknowledged that he can’t always participate in the conversations because it would draw attention to the interactions to the point of disrupting them — something he said makes him jealous of ARMY. The publication will continue rolling out content it shot with the artist in collaboration with Cartier, with videos set to drop over the next few days. It comes as BTS is in the midst of its global stadium tour supporting three-week Billboard 200-topping comeback album ARIRANG, which — according to HYBE’s recent earnings call — will soon be extended into mid 2027 with additional dates. The label also teased that new music is on the horizon, both for the band and for the members on their solo trajectories. Could that mean V will follow up his 2023 EP Layover? Fans will have to wait and see. In general, though, V knows what he wants his future to look like. “My life may continue to change, but I hope I never become numb to the ordinary emotions everyone feels and the happiness found in the little things,” he said in the new interview. “I believe that keeping that sense alive is ultimately how I stay connected with people.” See V for Harper’s Bazaar Korea below. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up