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Published 13:07 IST, August 25th 2023

BTS V's female fan pulls his hair at Japan event, video goes viral

BTS V visited Japan for an event where a female fan misbehaved with him as he tried to get into his car. However, security intervened and escorted the idol.

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BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, was faced with a distressing encounter during his recent appearance in Japan. The incident, caught on camera, involved a fan aggressively pulling V's hair amidst a chaotic mob situation. 

3 things you need to know

  • BTS V was recently in Japan for a CELINE event.
  • V's upcoming solo album Layover drops on September 8th.

V crowded by fans in Japan

BTS V, was in Japan to attend an event. The moment the news of his presence spread, an immense crowd of fans swarmed the event venue, vying for a glimpse of the idol. Images and videos of V being escorted to his vehicle by security personnel quickly circulated online. The scenes depicted an overwhelming number of fervent fans, loudly cheering and striving to get close to the singer.

Despite the chaos, V displayed remarkable composure. He acknowledged his supporters with gratitude. However, a troubling incident occurred when an enthusiastic female fan went to extraordinary lengths to get V's attention. The distressing footage captured her pulling V's hair as he was about to get into his car.

Prompt action was taken by the security. V hastily entered his vehicle and departed from the chaotic scene. Nonetheless, the incident triggered a wave of backlash from the BTS fanbase, who expressed their disappointment and concern over the fan's behaviour.

V's heartwarming gesture 

Amid the turmoil, V made headlines for another reason that brought joy to fans. A video circulated on Wednesday displaying his endearing namaste gesture, which resonated particularly with desi fans. This gesture was seen as V's attempt to appeal for calmness amid the overwhelming crowd during his time in Japan.

Meanwhile, on the professional front, V is poised to release his highly anticipated solo album titled Layover. It will feature a compilation of six tracks and is scheduled for release on September 8, later this year.

13:07 IST, August 25th 2023