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 Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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