Kim Taehyung—better known as V of BTS—just delivered a moment that melted hearts across Korea. On August 1, 2025, he made a surprise appearance via video during the final episode of The Seasons: Park Bo‑gum’s Cantabile, marking the end of the show’s five‑month run on KBS2.
Here’s the tea: Park Bo‑gum had texted V, “Hey Taehyung, when are you coming on the show?” But guess what? V politely declined—because he’s currently in the U.S. working on BTS’s next album. And yet, he still sent that message. He kicked it off with:
“Hello, this is V of BTS. Since it’s Bo‑gum hyung’s final episode of Cantabile, I filmed this video message. He asked me to appear, but I’m currently in the U.S. working on our next album, so unfortunately I couldn’t make it. I’m really disappointed. I hope we get to record something together someday.”
Let’s unpack this with a touch of sarcasm (but all the love):
- V couldn’t swing by in person, sure—but he still makes a mini paparazzi cameo on his friend’s finale via the magic of video.
- He’s overseas, pouring energy into BTS’s upcoming album. Can’t prove he’s exhausted—but let it be known he missed the party.
- He doesn’t just mention Park Bo‑gum as “my friend.” He leads with “Bo‑gum hyung”—ten years of tight Korean brotherhood, dating back to pre-debut days.
- And then drops a BTS comeback announcement in the same breath. Smooth marketing or pure loyalty? We see both.
The best part? Bo‑gum didn’t cry on air—he stayed composed. But fans everywhere were blubbering. Because this wasn’t some scripted cameo. It was two men casually proving that ten years of friendship still matters—on camera, in private messages, and through shared stages they hope to grace together one day.
Park Bo‑gum’s Cantabile finale wasn’t just an end of a show. It was a love letter to music, memories, and friendship—and V was there to seal it, even from across the ocean.
And for ARMY? That teaser about next spring’s album was like the loudest whisper: BTS isn’t done. They’re just gearing up. V’s message served nostalgia, loyalty, emotional closure—and a promise that their bond runs deeper than fame or schedules.
In short: V couldn’t join physically, but he owned the moment. Because when it comes to friendship and commitment, absence doesn’t equal absence. It just means you pop in digitally and remind everyone why you matter.
