BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) has moved fans with a sincere and emotional message posted on Weverse, where he personally explained why the group is not participating in this year’s year-end award shows and special stages.
The post came shortly after BTS swept several major awards at the 2026 Melon Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for ARIRANG. In the message, V thanked ARMY for the recognition and shared that the members celebrated by eating pizza after their schedule. He then addressed the many posts on Weverse from fans hoping to see them at year-end ceremonies: V explained that the group is currently focused on their ARIRANG World Tour, where they are meeting ARMYs in different countries who have waited a long time for these concerts. He mentioned reading banners from fans saying things like “We’re meeting again after 7 years,” “Thank you for coming to our country after 10 years,” and “I came to this country just to see BTS,” noting how meaningful these reunions are. He clarified that the decision was not about favoring one group of fans over another, but about dedicating their full time and energy to the international stops where many ARMYs have been waiting for years. V closed the message with reassurance and his usual playful touch, telling fans that their love for ARMY remains the same and that becoming global stars has not made them distant. The post quickly resonated with fans, many of whom praised V for addressing the situation with honesty, empathy, and care. This comes as BTS continues their ARIRANG World Tour, prioritizing these long-awaited reunion moments with ARMYs around the world.
