During a recent interview, BTS‘ V opens up about how 2025 was a year of growth for him, highlighting his music projects and the efforts he made to be active for ARMY.
In conversations with GQ Magazine, the idol talked about his true personality, current activities, and dreams, and he was even asked about how 2025 was for him, making him return to the previous months and recall his process:
“It was a time when I tried to grow, and in the end, really did grow. I also tried to pour and capture the essence of that whole process in my music. On the other hand, knowing that ARMYs might feel the absence of BTS, I wanted to be loved by them in my own way, so I did my best to show my face even just a little through different opportunities. Please compliment me for that!”
Q. What kind of time was 2025 for you, V?
“It was a time when I tried to grow, and in the end, really did grow. I also tried to pour and capture the essence of that whole process in my music. On the other hand, knowing that Armys might feel the absence of BTS, I wanted to be… pic.twitter.com/HMXSOGEk1n
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V finally said his true hopes for this new year, 2026, to which he said, “First, I hope ARMY can feel the sincerity in this album. The new album, the comeback stages, the concerts, through all of it, we will show you everything we have. So I would be grateful if you could accept it just as it is.”
“And one more thing. I want to keep staying by Armys side. In a good way. Um… like, hanging around you. Being there for you, Always”
