BTS' Taehyung caused a frenzy when his outfit and the Vespa scooter he rode in the third episode of Are You Sure?! reportedly sold out almost instantly. On August 15, 2024, Disney Plus aired episode 3 of the travel show featuring BTS members Jungkook and Jimin, with V making a guest appearance that thrilled fans.
In the episode, Jungkook rode a black motorcycle dressed in a matching black outfit. Meanwhile, the Rainy Days singer contrasted his aesthetics with a purple NOICE hoodie, red and purple wide checkered pants, riding a Vespa LX 125 scooter in yellow color.
Known for his influence in selling out items, the Singularity singer's fans quickly purchased both his outfit and the scooter, and said that the scooter went out of stock in many locations. Fans turned to social media to express their amazement at V's incredible selling power. One user on X, @Clucky81, commented,
"The fact that Taehyung sold out a scooter on top of Celine and cartier items like his impact is just insanely insane, like mind blown."
"This is so funny . IT boy fr. Tae crew is not playing when it comes to anything Tae touched, wore, breathed on, sat on," a fan wrote on X.
"i mean im not surprised ... he literally made cars and hella expensive jwelleries sold out . what is a scooter ... even that siminvestment , those men invested huge freaking money after tae became the ambassador," another user commented.
"Jesus Christ, no way y'all sold out that yellow scooter too, wtfffff Brands waiting for him to come out of Ms cause mehn his selling power is crazy," a user wrote on X.
"can teetae fans calm down? why yall making the yellow electric scooter sold out?," a fan remarked.
Some fans playfully suggested that wealthy ARMYs should adopt them, expressing surprise at how quickly a scooter could sell out.
"Ok, who did it!?! Who bought out the Vespa!? Like come on! lol adopt me!? plz," a fan joked.
"Vespa sold out????? Leave anything for us," another user commented.
"y'all sold out scooter?? bro how rich ppl are," a fan commented.
Moments when BTS' Taehyung proved he's the 'Sold Out King'
Taehyung is frequently dubbed the "Sold Out King" by his fans, who are well aware of his immense influence on product sales. This nickname has been proven true on numerous occasions.
In the third episode of his travel series, Taehyung was spotted wearing a T-shirt from The North Face. The shirt was soon sold out across Korea and other countries on the brand's website.
Recently, Taehyung released the TYPE_1 Photobook, which swiftly became a global bestseller. Pre-orders for the photo book, which began in June through Weverse Shop, sold out within minutes, prompting a second round of pre-orders.
Last year, when he was named a brand ambassador for Cartier, the Cartier Panther Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold, priced at USD 26,700, sold out within minutes on the luxury brand's website after he was seen wearing it.
Additionally, the Mute Boston Bag, which Taehyung designed himself, reportedly set a record as the fastest-selling bag in the world, going out of stock in just two seconds.
Taehyung has been serving in the military since December 2023 and is expected to return to the spotlight with the band in June 2025.