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On July 19, 2025, a seemingly casual yet highly impactful moment between BTS’ V (Kim Taehyung) and fashion legend Anna Wintour at Paris Fashion Week sent fans into a frenzy. The two crossed paths at the Spring/Summer 2026 Celine show, where Wintour personally invited Taehyung to Vogue World: Hollywood, a high-profile fashion event set to take place in Los Angeles on October 26.
In a video that quickly went viral, Wintour is heard warmly saying, “We’re hoping that you’re coming to our event in Hollywood in October.” Taehyung, visibly surprised and excited, responded with a delighted “Wow!” As Wintour gently pressed for a yes, he smiled and replied, “Okay!”—a moment that fans quickly took as an informal acceptance. Wintour wrapped up with, “That’s a yes? Excellent! You need to come.” It was an elegant and friendly exchange, until a sudden interjection changed the mood.
Before the conversation could go any further, Taehyung’s manager stepped in, saying, “We’ll try to figure out. So, we have a lot of things to work on. We’ll let you know.” Wintour, unfazed, simply replied, “He needs to come.” While her tone remained composed, fans immediately picked up on the shift—and it triggered a wave of backlash online.
Many fans voiced frustration at HYBE, accusing the company of exercising too much control over Taehyung’s solo interactions and opportunities. The manager’s interruption—especially during a high-profile moment with someone like Anna Wintour—felt unnecessary to fans who believe Taehyung is more than capable of responding for himself. Some even claimed this was part of a larger pattern, suggesting that HYBE has often downplayed or delayed his individual endeavors.
Though HYBE hasn’t responded to the growing criticism, the conversation hasn’t died down. What stirred even more speculation was a development the very next day. On July 20, fans noticed that Lisa Love, Vogue’s West Coast Director and a major figure in the fashion world, had followed V on Instagram. This move was particularly striking since Lisa doesn’t follow any other K-pop idols—only Taehyung. That single follow set social media ablaze with theories.
Fans are now convinced that, despite the manager’s cautious response, Taehyung might actually be gearing up to attend Vogue World. Some even suspect something bigger may be in the works—perhaps a solo Vogue cover or feature timed with the Hollywood event.
Though nothing has been officially confirmed by Taehyung or HYBE, the moment has only intensified excitement around his future in the fashion and global entertainment scenes. Whether or not he shows up in Los Angeles this October, one thing is clear: V’s star power isn’t just shining—it’s unstoppable.