BTS's V Urges Fans for Privacy Amidst Busy Schedule
V's Emotional Plea for Privacy
Kim Taehyung, known as V from BTS, has raised concerns among fans after he posted a heartfelt message on Weverse, requesting that they refrain from gathering outside his hotel during international tours. His post gained traction not only for its plea for privacy but also for a screenshot revealing he had only managed to sleep for a little over two hours before diving back into his hectic schedule. This message comes as BTS embarks on their ongoing ARIRANG World Tour, while V also balances commitments at Paris Fashion Week, where he represented the luxury brand CELINE. Despite his stunning appearance at the event, V's health seemed to be suffering, prompting him to seek some downtime to recharge.
Respecting V's Privacy
V's Request for Understanding
In his Weverse update, V expressed gratitude for the warm receptions he receives from fans during his travels but emphasized the importance of not congregating outside his accommodations. He explained that the group keeps their hotel information private to safeguard their well-being and maintain their performance readiness. V shared that one of the joys of traveling is experiencing local culture, which becomes challenging when fans crowd their lodging.
He concluded his message with a polite appeal for fans to understand his situation and to avoid similar occurrences in the future.
Fans React to V's Sleep Tracker
Concerns Over V's Health
What shocked fans even more than V's message was the accompanying screenshot of his sleep tracker, which indicated he had only slept for 2 hours and 27 minutes, with a warning about low sleep stability despite adhering to his sleep schedule. Taehyung had flown directly from a BTS concert in Madrid to Paris, where he participated in various promotional events, runway shows, and dinners before rejoining the tour. Many fans expressed sadness that an artist under such pressure had to plead for basic privacy and respect.
Fans Call for Respect
Support for V's Privacy Request
The online response has largely been supportive of V, criticizing those who gathered outside the hotel. One fan expressed on X (formerly Twitter), "Taehyung sharing his sleep analysis, showing he barely slept, while asking you to stop crowding their hotel is incredibly embarrassing. It shows a lack of consideration for the boys and their needs. It's heartbreaking to see them having to beg for respect."
Others noted that this was not the first time V had requested privacy, expressing disappointment that he had to do so again. Many fans remarked that no artist should have to disclose personal health details to ensure their privacy is respected. "If you can't respect basic boundaries, stop calling yourselves fans. Chasing someone to their hotel is harassment, not dedication. They are human beings, not public property. It's shameful!" one post stated.
Translation of V's Full Message
V's Heartfelt Message
"I'm truly grateful that you want to welcome and support us, but if possible, I'd appreciate it if you could refrain from coming to the front of our hotel. Part of the reason is that I don't want to share where we're staying, and it can also affect my condition for the performance, so I'm asking for your understanding. Also, while I'm on tour, the time I have to visit good restaurants, walk around, and comfortably enjoy the country is very precious to me. So going forward, I hope you won't come to the front of our hotel anymore. I kindly ask for your consideration."