BTS’s V had an unforgettable birthday on December 30, with fans worldwide showering him with love and unforgettable celebrations! This was V’s second birthday spent in the military after enlisting on December 11 last year, but that didn’t stop his global fanbase from organizing some truly amazing events to celebrate him.

From Korea to the United States, and even Africa, fans went all out with creative and unique ways to show their love for the K-pop star.

One of the most stunning celebrations happened in Turkey, where fans put on a mesmerizing laser show on the iconic Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, which connects Asia to Europe. The event spanned over 1.5 km, and fans and tourists alike couldn’t get enough of it!

Meanwhile, in New York’s Times Square, the huge video billboard was lit up with a special birthday message for V. Tourists from around the world gathered for the New Year countdown, and many got a surprise birthday tribute to the global superstar!

But it wasn’t just the U.S. and Turkey that celebrated. In China, birthday greetings for V were displayed on large screens across major cities like Beijing, Chongqing, Nanjing, and Changsha. The Longxiangchao Subway Station in Hangzhou had a dual-screen display that added even more grandeur to the celebration.

In Jakarta, Indonesia, a giant LED screen at the Gandaria City Mall surprised locals by broadcasting a video of V’s activities. Thai fans in Bangkok also gathered at the Siam Paragon mall’s huge digital screen, while in Kuala Lumpur, fans at the Fahrenheit 88 shopping mall were treated to similar celebrations.

Over in Colombia, fans lit up the Moriseta Arena in Bogotá and shopping malls with birthday ads. Nigerian fans made their mark by posting a huge birthday tribute on an LED screen in Lagos.

Russian fans didn’t hold back either, decorating Moscow’s Ismailovo Kremlin Palace with purple lights and a special Korean birthday message, while also organizing a flash mob dance to honor V. In other parts of the world, fans even rented out movie theaters to watch V’s videos and enjoy his special day together!

V’s influence was truly felt everywhere on his birthday! On December 30, V’s name ranked number one on real-time trends across the U.S. and many countries. Despite Korean-language hashtags usually trending in the top 4 or 5, this year, V-related hashtags took over positions 1 to 16, a true testament to the massive love and support pouring in from fans all around the globe!

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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