BTS’ Kim Taehyung shared some glimpses of ARTSPACE TYPE 1 captured by fans through his recent Instagram update. On July 12, Kim Taehyung took to Instagram to share multiple stories and shared messages from fans who visited the exhibition. The singer also expressed his wish to attend his photo exhibition set up in Seoul; however, he could not due to his military service.
In the first story, he shared the official poster of ARTSPACE TYPE 1 in Seoul, South Korea, stating,
“If I had known about it sooner I would have come to meet you (all).”
Fans had left encouraging messages for the K-pop idol on a wall of the exhibition, which Kim Taehyung shared in his story. Moreover, he also reposted a reel made by an ARMY, with V’s song 4 o’clock with his fellow BTS member RM, showing how they spend their time admiring the photographs at the exhibition.
Fans flock to BTS’ Kim Taehyung's ARTSPACE TYPE 1 in Gangnam, Seoul
On July 12, the ARTSPACE TYPE 1 exhibition was inaugurated at Platform-L, the contemporary art center located in Gangnam district, Seoul, South Korea. On this day, fans were able to experience the photographs featuring BTS' V. In particular, an area that displayed images in the form of a kaleidoscope gave a fascinating view to the observers.
The exhibition in Seoul will continue to function till July 21. However, it will remain closed on Monday, July 15. These raw photographs showcased Kim Taehyung's aesthetic and were curated in the TYPE 1 photo book previously released on July 9, 2024.
It is known that the Slow Dancing singer participated in the production of the photographs and deeply contributed to this project. Netizens shared their experience visiting the event through the media platform X, giving glimpses to the fans who were unable to attend. A netizen shared an image from the event where a panel described the exhibition.
It said,
“Here are some captured moments of V's well deserved rest. Taking a break from his busy daily life, V enjoyed some free time alone. He involved himself in planning this trip, picking out the destinations to capture all the heart of sharing the experience with his beloved ARMY.”
The exhibition also offered a range of merchandise created for fans, which included a Mini Photo Book, Fabric Poster, Photo Film Keyring, Poster Book, Poster Set, Eco Bag, Masking Tape Set, Acrylic Magnet, Card Cover Sticker, DIY Keyring, Artwork Charm, Number Charm, and City Charm.
Besides Seoul, BIGHIT MUSIC has confirmed that Kim Taehyung's exhibition ARTSPACE showcasing photographs from a TYPE 1 photo book and magazine will be showcased in different cities around the world.
The schedule of the exhibition in all the cities:
- Seoul, South Korea— Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 21 at Platform-L
- Bangkok, Thailand — Friday, July 12 to - Friday, July 19 at EmQuartier
- Taipei, Taiwan Friday, July 12 to -Sunday, July 21 at Breeze Nan Shan
- Vancouver, Canada — Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 21 at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Los Angeles, United States — Friday, July 26 to Saturday, August 17 at Edgemar
- Tokyo, Japan — Wednesday, August 21 to Thursday, August 29 at 9TH SY BLDG.
Meanwhile, the Layover singer began his military service on December 12, 2023, and is currently serving as a part of the special military unit at Chuncheon, Gangwon-do province.