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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A slipper, a hat, a basin & a shirtless pic? BTS V's random photo dump is peak Kim Taehyung energy - and ARMY loves every bit of it
Hailed as the "idol of idols" and even dubbed as the "most handsome man in the world," BTS' V aka Kim Taehyung, continues to capture hearts worldwide. Truly an all-rounder, V has proven his versatility be it his soulful vocals and heartfelt performances to his acting and also his growing list of global brand endorsements. Whether he's gracing fashion campaigns or serenading millions with his music, there seems to be nothing this K-pop idol can't do. But beyond his star power and polished public image, Taehyung is equally adored by fans for his quirky charm and unique way of thinking. He often surprises all with his offbeat humour, whimsical posts on social media, and artistic flair. It's this unpredictability which is also combined with his sincerity that makes the artist not just a global icon, but someone who feels authentic and deeply relatable. BTS V's random photo dump So it was no surprise when, on July 2, he took to Instagram and dropped a photo dump featuring 18 random images - seemingly from his recent trip from Japan for reportedly a Celine event. True to his famously unpredictable style, the pictures were a mix of aesthetic, candid, and quirky moments that only V could pull off. From a black-and-white close-up of his face to casual mirror selfies and solo pics, the post was a blend of the ordinary and the unexpected. Among the highlights were photos of a wash basin, food sizzling on pans, a lone slipper, and even V proudly showing off a pimple. He also struck a pose in a hay hat - a signature touch of his playful fashion sense. But what really sent ARMY into a frenzy was the surprise shirtless gym selfie, proving once again that even in chaos, V knows exactly how to steal the spotlight. ARMY loves every bit of it The BTS fandom, ARMY, already in awe of the singer, made sure to trend his name on X (formerly known as Twitter), calling him cute and remarking on how he's always up to something. One said, "Taehyung always showing us his pimple." taehyung always showing us his pimple 😭😭😭😭 Another wrote, "Food vlogger Kim Taehyung." Food vlogger Kim taehyung One commented, "LMAO Taehyung." Lmao taehyung Another added, "Kim Taehyung is the definition of endearing and lovable." Kim Taehyung is the definition of endearing and lovable 😭 More about BTS V Recently having made his return to civilian life after having finished his mandatory military service, he is already busy and making headlines. In fact, while he was discharged in June, he was dominating the internet in the first half of 2025 as he became the most searched K-pop star on Google in 75 out of 81 countries. According to Google Trends - the same tool analysts use to predict election outcomes - V topped the global charts for K-pop artists between January and June 2025. From the U.S., U.K., and Japan to Australia and even India, fans were searching terms like "V BTS," "Kim Taehyung military," and even "how to look like V." For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Buzz Feed
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Wattpad Guilty Pleasures That Haven't Aged Well
Don't deny it—we ALL have had an embarrassing Wattpad phase in our lives, where we gave into the FOMO of fanfics and erotica and found ourselves giggling at narratives that, honestly, would get cancelled today. 15-year-old me was having the time of her life on that website. I get why my parents were so pissed with me for spending HOURS on the website, reading words that should have never been written. And yet, every teenager was blushing under the covers reading those imaginary stories. It definitely was a phase of puberty I do not want to remember! Given that, there were a lot of tropes and narratives that Wattpad is famously known for—and a lot of them are questionable, to say the least. So here are 8 things we all have either read or come across on Wattpad that were sooo not normal!* *Disclaimer: some of the tropes mentioned below include sexual content and other controversial subjects. 1. "(Y/N), I'm so sorry. Steve wholeheartedly apologized as he rushed forward and embraced you from behind. You twisted in his arms and buried your face in his chest." - Avengers x Reader Y/N refers to your name. A good and cute romantic y/n like this excerpt does no harm to anybody. Except for when, Wattpad always goes the extra mile and has us imagining ourselves falling in love with inanimate objects, having weird powers, begging the BIGGEST red flag to love us back, and other extremely weird stuff. 2. "Taehyung had a girlfriend, Yuri, who cheated on him only for money. Taehyung was so madly in love with her that he couldn't see that she was just using him. When his girlfriend left him with another man after taking his money, he was furious. He loved her so much, but at the end, he got nothing. From that day on, he became a cold-hearted mafia and killed his girlfriend and her boyfriend and never trusted in love or relationships ever again." - Arrange Marriage with the MAFIA! This excerpt is just one example of the thousands of fanfics on Wattpad, which cater to every genre and audience. You have One Direction (of course), Star Wars, BTS, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, actors, actresses, singers, and even Donald Trump (Yeah, you read that right.) And trust me, nothing about these fanfics is normal. 3. "Harry just wrapped his arms around me and leaned his head on my shoulder, closing his eyes. I sighed, breathing in his comforting scent." - This Is More Than A Bromance: Larry Stylinson Speaking of One Direction, fans have gone ahead of "Harry x Y/N" and taken it up a notch—we now have "Harry x Louis" because, to fans, it's more than bromance. The trope of setting up band members with each other is so normal that fans don't bat an eye, but once you start reading the details, you can never erase it from your mind. 4. "Damn it! I know it's forbidden, but you're so tempting." - Touch Me Sir And of course, you have smut. And as always, it is unhinged, which makes me want to throw not about the extreme detail, but rather the characters involved. From a Monster energy drink can to Voldemort, Wattpad writers really leave nothing to the imagination. 5. "He looks around the classroom, and his gaze abruptly stops on me. I could see a small sort of smile work its way into his face." - Falling For My Teacher Okay, this one just crosses all ethical bounds. The staggering number of romance plots between a teacher and a student is seriously CONCERNING. It's not a romantic trope; it's a major problem, which should not be turned into a plot twist. Do better!Whoever has written this should really get their laptop privileges revoked. 6. "Girls weaker than her would probably be reduced to a puddle. That dark hair and dangerous smile would be able to convert even the saintliest of nuns." - Dominantly Yours This is where the fictional dominant alpha male, mob boss, and mafia characters come to life. There are tropes of the shy girl meeting the 'alpha male' and falling deeply in love, letting him do whatever he wants. Yeah, I'm having none of that! No controlling, no possessiveness, just none of this! We have to be better than this as a society. 7. "As she gazed back at the TV, I couldn't help inspecting her legs and feet. My foster sister had a pretty awesome-looking pair of legs: slim, long, flawless pale of sexy." - Foster Bond This is simply WRONG. I do not want to see anything with FAMILY in it. I cannot emphasize enough how deeply incorrect and wrong this is. Please stop. 8. "Before becoming a breeder mouse, this rich, half-blood snake bought me for a high price, especially as a male mouse. Now I'm sitting here in a car for the first time in my life, nervously staring at this snake's hot face." - Love Uncaged Hybrid mouse, snake, and human? This trope of the main character being EVERYTHING except a human can only be found on Wattpad. All stories copy Beauty and The Beast, where the 'not like other girls' girl falls in love with this hybrid animal/beast, and in return he protects her from the evil forces of the world. It's just downright creepy. After going through all of these, it is pretty much established that Wattpad does not contain too many normal reads. And to those who have been traumatized by these fanfics, you are not alone. There is an entire generation who has gone through it and somehow made it through as a better person (I can only hope). To people who do not know about Wattpad, I am so happy for you.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
BTS' V marks acting comeback with Squid Game 3? Here's the truth
As fans continue to wait for BTS members to mark their comeback soon, V aka Kim Taehyung announced something 'huge' is coming up soon. His major update left fans wondering if he is gearing up for his much-awaited acting return. Amid this, speculations of V debuting on Squid Game Season 3 began circulating on the internet. Right before the release of Squid Game 3 on Netflix, V held a live session on Weverse. He told fans on the platform, 'This is probably… Maybe if we wait a little longer, I think it'll come out. But it's not really a big deal. Oh, but to me, it's actually a huge deal.' Reacting to his reveal, many fans were convinced that the Christmas Tree singer would star in Squid Game 3. A fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter, 'Squid Game Season 3 is going to be released tomorrow. Even the thought of possibly seeing Taehyung in the series makes me die from verve and excitement. I would say there is a 40% chance that he might be in it.' Another asked, 'Squid Game Season 3 is coming tomorrow… Are we really getting Taehyung's appearance in it?' 'It's coming tomorrow guyssss.. and hear me out.. anyone in the pink can be Taehyungiee," claimed one more fan. Yet another shared, 'Taehyung's been way too quiet because he's coming back tomorrow with the new season of Squid Game.' Unfortunately, the BTS singer is not a part of the last season of Squid Game. Fans were disappointed to not see Kim Taehyung in the show. Reacting to his absence, a user wrote on the micro-blogging site, 'Squid game season 3 out. I checked 3 episodes no Taehyung. Bye.' 'Taehyung ain't in Squid Game season 3 y'all,' confirmed another. 'Quickly skimmed through the new season, and unless it was a micro second, Tae isn't in the Squid Games S3,' also shared a heartbroken fan. Squid Game Season 3 is currently streaming on Netflix.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Fell for the propaganda': No Kim Taehyung aka BTS' V in Squid Game season 3, fans say they feel like clowns
For several weeks, online buzz suggested that BTS' V, also known as Kim Taehyung, would make a surprise cameo in Squid Game season 3. The speculation, driven by viral fan theories and social media chatter, quickly gained momentum, convincing many that his appearance was inevitable. But with the new season now streaming and no sign of Taehyung, fans have been left disheartened, admitting they 'fell for the propaganda' and were misled by unfounded rumors. No Kim Taehyung aka BTS' V in Squid Game season 3 In a recent Weverse live, V hinted at having 'something special' on the way, saying, 'It's not a big deal,but to me, it's actually a huge deal.' Though he didn't share any further details, the cryptic message sent fans into a frenzy. However, it's now confirmed that he won't be making a cameo in Squid Game season 3, and he was likely referring to a different project altogether. Reacting to this, one wrote, 'Squid Game officially ended with no Kim Taehyung in it.' Another added, 'Can't believe ppl rlly fell for that 'taehyung is in squid game' thing.' A third went on to add, 'Oh so no Taehyung in squid game, we got clowned massively once again??.' so taehyung being on squid game theories ends here the Taehyung squid game cameo speculations ends here.... it was a fun clowning session oh so no Taehyung in squid game, we got clowned massively once again?? Meet the cast of Squid Game season 3 Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120) Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho Chae Kuk-hee as Seon-nyeo (Player 044) Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun (Player 456) Park Hee-soon as Black Guard (Officer) Kang Ae-sim as Geum-ja (Player 149) Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007) Park Gyu-young as No-eul Jun Suk-ho as Woo-seok Roh Jae-won as Nam-gyu (Player 124) Jo Yuri as Jun-hee (Player 222) Lee David as Min-su (Player 125) Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333) Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388) You can stream Squid Game season 3 now on Netflix.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What makes BTS V's face so captivating? US studio declares Kim Taehyung's visuals 'scientifically perfect'
There's no denying that Kim Taehyung, aka V from the globally renowned group BTS, is charming, handsome, and often referred to as the "Idol of Idols." He's also known as the magnet who has turned many casual listeners into full-fledged ARMY. So, it came as no surprise when a U.S.-based facial analysis studio declared Taehyung's visuals "scientifically perfect." In a detailed study titled "What Makes Kim Taehyung's Face So Attractive?", Qoves Studio broke down the unique elements of his features using techniques commonly employed by plastic surgeons, beauty experts, and modeling agencies. View this post on Instagram BTS V's perfect visuals According to Qoves Studio, V's exceptional visual appeal lies in a combination of striking traits: balanced symmetry, bold eyebrows, dark eyelashes, a sharply defined jawline, and notably full lips. While the reddish hue of his lips could be considered a feminine trait, the studio explained it only enhances his overall attractiveness. BTS V's perfect visuals. Credit: Instagram|qovesstudio "Kim Taehyung, better known as V, is often described as the most handsome man in K-pop," the studio stated. "And it's one particular standout feature that makes him so attractive." One of the most standout aspects, they added, is his flawless skin - described as "homogeneous, evenly toned, and smooth in texture." Using SIAscopy, an advanced skin imaging technology, the studio found that Taehyung's skin enhances perceptions of youth, health, and beauty. BTS V's perfect visuals. Credit: Instagram|qovesstudio Often topping global rankings of "The Most Handsome Men," Taehyung has earned so many No. 1 spots over the years that fans have dubbed him a "collector of handsome titles." Experts praise him for his rare ability to embody both Western golden-ratio proportions and the ethereal beauty traditionally associated with East Asia. Plastic surgeons have also weighed in. One prominent Korean surgeon noted, "V's face is flawless - both from the front and profile. The line from his nose tip to chin is extremely rare among East Asians." Brazilian plastic surgeon Rafael Frota echoed the sentiment, calling V's face "so symmetrical and beautiful, it evokes awe."
