Fans of BTS’ V, known as ARMY, are expressing strong disappointment after Kim Taehyung did not receive any nominations for the upcoming 34th Seoul Music Awards. Despite his solo work meeting the eligibility criteria, the absence of his name from the nominee list has sparked outrage among fans who feel he has been unfairly overlooked.
BTS and members nominations at the 34th Seoul Music Awards:
๐Main prize -BTS -JIN -RM -JIMIN -JUNGKOOK
๐Korean Wave award -JUNGKOOK -BTS -RM -JIMIN -JIN
— Carolyne๐ฑโทโผยน (@mhereonlyforbts) March 25, 2025
Fans Question V’s Exclusion
The nominations for the 34th Seoul Music Awards, announced on March 25, 2025, have left many in the BTS ARMY confused and upset. The award show considered music released between January 2024 and March 2025, using data from Circle Chart to determine eligibility. Fans are pointing out that V’s solo song Fri(end)s, released in March 2024, and his collaboration with Park Hyo Shin, Winter Ahead, which came out in November 2024, both fall within this timeframe.
If #SMA criteria are based on Circle Chart, then Taehyung absolutely deserves a nomination for โFRI(END)S.โ
— Daniela ๐ท RรVร ๐ค๐ค (@Daniela78068905) March 25, 2025
ARMY members are highlighting the success of Fri(end)s on global charts like Billboard and iTunes, questioning why it didn’t translate into a nomination. They are also noting the contrast with other BTS members, including Jin, RM, Jimin, and Jungkook, who have received multiple nominations in various categories.
The omission of V from the nominations has led to strong reactions on social media. Some fans believe it’s a deliberate disregard for his work, labeling it “outrageous” and “unacceptable.”
“Taehyung is the BTS member that the company hurts the most. I hope Korean fans are watching this and don’t stop shouting loudlyโฆ this company needs to respect Taehyung’s work.”
This comment from a fan on X (formerly Twitter) reflects a sentiment shared by many, with accusations that BTS’ agency, HYBE, did not adequately promote V’s solo releases. Numerous other fans have echoed this disappointment, using the phrase “V DESERVES BETTER” across various platforms.
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