BTS V and Jungkook 'aura legends'? TaeKook's viral 'Aura Farmer' dance gets approval from Indonesia's Tourism Ministry
The dance, originally created by 11-year-old Indonesian boy Rayyan Arkan Dhika - who recently shot to internet fame for his energetic moves on a speeding boat during the traditional Pacu Jalur festival - quickly found its way into TaeKook's Live. Fans wasted no time clipping the moment, but the real surprise came from an unexpected source.
BTS V and Jungkook are 'aura legends'
Indonesia's official Ministry of Tourism caught wind of the viral moment and didn't hesitate to jump in. Sharing the clip on their official Instagram page, they dubbed the two global superstars "aura legends," much to the delight of Indonesian ARMYs and K-pop fans worldwide.
The official account of Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism on Instagram shared clip from Taehyung's Instagram live doing the viral aura farming dance'@.thv and @.mnijungkook = aura legends 💥' pic.twitter.com/axjnlWz7IB
The post marked a rare and playful moment of government engagement in fan culture - one that elevated a simple dance challenge into an international headline.
BTS V's playlist for the TaeKook live
Amid all this, Taehyung's music taste stood out, curating a mellow vibe with a playlist that included: Utopia by ODIE, Sinner by Samara Cyn, Darlin' by Jean Dawson, Passenger Princess by Aminé & Smino, Western by Mk.gee, and angie by Humbe the Great.
BTS comeback countdown begins
All seven members - RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - officially completed their mandatory military service by June 21, 2025, and are now setting the stage for a powerful return. The group is currently in Los Angeles, actively working on their upcoming album.
On July 1, BTS reunited for their first full-member OT7 live broadcast since 2022. During the Weverse livestream, they opened up about their recent two-month training camp in the U.S. and confirmed that a long-awaited spring 2026 album is in development - with a global tour set to follow.
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