BTS’ V has shared the tragic news of the passing of his beloved pet dog Yeontan, also known as Tannie. The news has deeply saddened fans worldwide, as V took to his Instagram to mourn his pet’s death and share touching memories of their time together.
On December 2, 2024, V announced on Instagram that Yeontan had passed away, saying,
“Actually, the reason I’m writing this post today is that recently, Yeontan has embarked on a long journey to the dog stars. I thought a lot about how to tell you this, but I felt it was right to share this news with ARMY, who have shown so much love for Yeontan.”
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In his post, V expressed his gratitude for the love Yeontan received from fans, asking them to remember the dog and wish for his happiness “even in the stars.” V also shared old videos of him playing with Yeontan, reflecting on the cherished moments they shared.
thv | IG V posted to his story a message to ARMY regarding Yeontan. 🐶🪽
🐯🐻 Hello, ARMY. Are you all having a warm end of the year? Thankfully, it doesn’t feel too cold yet! I think it’s been a while since I’ve greeted ARMYs through a song. The duet with Hyoshin hyung (Park… pic.twitter.com/Ry735vuqxq
Fans of BTS, who grew fond of Yeontan through his frequent appearances in V’s live streams, flooded social media with messages of condolence. Many ARMYs, who watched Yeontan grow over the years, expressed their sorrow, reflecting on the comfort the dog brought to V during challenging times.
Yeontan grew up before our eyes. this is so heartbreaking. Taehyung loved him deeply and immortalized him in his art. we will always remember you, sweet baby!
yeontan thank you for all these years, you were the only place where taehyung could really feel like he was at home thank you for sharing all your love and warmth with him and for being the best buddy he could have in this long journey you will always be in our hearts pic.twitter.com/kl0nmD2TJt
Yeontan first became known to fans in December 2017, when he made his debut appearance on Jin’s birthday live broadcast. Over the years, Yeontan formed close bonds with the BTS members, often seen at the dorms with V and other members. Despite V’s busy schedule, he took Yeontan back in 2023, strengthening their bond as they lived together in V’s Seoul apartment. Yeontan was also known to have been close to Jungkook’s pet dog, Bam.
Fans have shared their deepest sympathies for V, with many expressing how much Yeontan meant to them, considering him a beloved part of the BTS family.
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