BTS’ V Makes Adorable Blunder While Sharing Reaction Video for “FRI(END)S”

BTS member Kim Taehyung, also known as V, accidentally tagged a fan page of South Korean television personality Na Yeong-seok (Na PD) on Instagram while promoting his latest single “FRI(END)S.”

The incident happened on March 23, 2024, when V shared a YouTube video link for ‘V ‘FRI(END)S MV Reaction 1’ on his Instagram story. Instead of tagging Na PD’s official profile, he mistakenly tagged a fan account dedicated to the director.

Taehyung mistakenly tagged a NaPD’s fan page and their reactions are too funny 😂

👤um??um??um??
everyone, please listen to this song
FRI(END)S
korea’s pride
BTS V
kim taehyung nim is back
and with a song that’ll make you crazy
the moment i heard it
i lost my ears they melted
+ pic.twitter.com/zHp0pab9eY

— prince kim's fan || ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ (@WinterTaeta) March 23, 2024

Shortly after the notification went through, the tagged fan account quickly responded with unabashed excitement upon being tagged by the global superstar. He wrote, “Wut??What???What??? Hey everyone, please stream the song [Fri(end)s]. The pride of Korea BTS V, Kim Tae Hyung, is back. And with a crazy good song too. I lost my ears as soon as I listened to the song. It just simply got melted off. As soon as I saw the music video, I lost my eyes. They also melted off. I’m writing captions with voice typing.”

And then in another story, he wrote, “I only see you. My little baby kitten. I only see you. My little baby world-class. I only see you. My little baby Kim Tae Hyung.”

He then changed his bio to link V’s music video in his profile.

Netizens thought this incident was hilarious, leaving comments such as “lol, this is hilarious,” “The captions are indeed by the fan of Na PD lol,” “We should all listen to Fri(end)s lmao,” and more. 

Outpouring of Support from Fellow Celebrities

V’s “FRI(END)S,” released on March 15, has been a massive hit, surpassing 30 million streams on Spotify at the time of this publication. As part of the song’s promotion, V’s agency, BIGHIT MUSIC (now HYBE), released reaction videos on the BANGTANTV YouTube channel featuring various celebrities. These videos included singer-actress IU, actors Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik, director Na PD, K-pop groups TXT, LE SSERAFIM, and TWS.

The reaction videos showcased the immense support V has received from fellow South Korean celebrities. Renowned actors like Lee Jin-wook and IU, along with K-pop groups like NewJeans and TXT, all praised V’s latest release. IU even expressed her eagerness for V’s discharge from the military and her desire to see him involved in future projects, reflecting a common sentiment among fans and celebrities who wish to see V return to acting in K-dramas.

The close bond V shares with his Wooga squad members – Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, and Park Hyung-sik – was further highlighted as they filmed their reaction video from V’s apartment. Park Seo-joon jokingly pointed out the emptiness of V’s fridge, hinting at his loneliness, while Choi Woo-shik playfully suggested that the song’s ending, featuring two Vs, could symbolize the existence of a hidden twin sibling.

WOOGA SQUAD reacting Friends at Taehyungs house. 😉pic.twitter.com/Xx4YlW5bFA

— FRI(END)Sⓥ🍆 (@Vholic_) March 17, 2024

In another reaction video, Na PD playfully referenced V’s cooking skills, a nod to their time together on the variety show “Jinny’s Kitchen.” Na PD even joked about making such a “handsome guy” work in his kitchen on a future show.

FRI(END)S: A Song Exploring the Depths of Relationships

V’s latest single, “FRI(END)S,” is a soulful R&B pop song that delves into the complexities of relationships. The song explores the idea of transitioning from friendship to something deeper, like love. The captivating music video, combined with V’s beautiful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, has resonated deeply with listeners, propelling the song to the top of the iTunes Top Song charts in 87 countries and territories within 24 hours of its release on March 15. It also reached #1 on both the European and Worldwide iTunes Song charts.

Korean news reported about taehyung’s friends topping No. 1 in 87 iTunes Regionspic.twitter.com/k0Q3J73Gfg

— taehyꪜng (@Hourlytaehyungi) March 16, 2024

Looking Ahead: A Promising Future for V

Despite fulfilling his mandatory military service, V has continued to release content through BIGHIT MUSIC. Prior to his enlistment, he had diligently prepared several projects, including a collaboration with American singer UMI on the song “wherever u r” and a starring role in IU’s comeback single “Love wins all.”

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V has also ventured into the world of advertising, appearing in a commercial for SimInvest alongside Jackie Chan. His endorsement deals with Compose Coffee and his cover shoot for W Korea further showcase his diverse talents.

The promotional strategy for “FRI(END)S” – including the pre-filmed performance video with Cartier and W Korea – highlights BIGHIT MUSIC’s commitment to propelling V’s solo career to new heights. With his dedication, talent, and ever-growing popularity, V’s future as a solo artist looks incredibly promising.

BTS’s V’s “FRI(END)S” has taken the music world by storm. The song’s success is a result of V’s talent, the heartwarming support from his fellow celebrities, and the song’s exploration of a universal theme – the complex yet beautiful journey from friendship to love. With “FRI(END)S,” V has not only delivered a chart-topping hit but has also established himself as a leading force in the music industry, paving the way for a bright future as a solo artist.

Watch the FRI(END)S MV from below if you haven’t watched it yet.