"Released while he's away and we all miss him is kinda crazy"-Fans react as SimInvest introduces new video call challenge featuring BTS’ Taehyung 

On January 9, 2025, BTS’ Taehyung surprised fans with his appearance in a new advertisement for SimInvest. The campaign featured a video call-style message from the idol himself. Designed to promote a limited-edition merchandise sale accessible to only a select number of fans, the video sparked excitement within the BTS fandom.

For many fans, the ad felt like a personal interaction with V, as it created a fake video call moment that quickly became a topic of discussion on social media.

“Siminvest got Tae doing more fanservice in one single video than he did in his entire life,” a fan humorously mentioned.

“Did siminvest really gave us a visual of face timing with Taehyung,” a fan questioned.

“SimInvest knows the way to our hearts as their new competition requires people to record themselves answering V's prerecorded call with the IG filter video call,” a fan wrote.

Some other fans praised V's visuals:

“Have you ever been video called by V? Now we can all be delulu thank the new video from Siminvest,” a fan expressed.

“His voice, his hair, his outfit, his mole, his everything. HE IS EVERYTHING,” a fan praised V's visuals.

“Red is definitely his color. So gorgeous!” a fan exclaimed.

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Taehyung appears in a "fake video call" for SimInvest

On January 9, SimInvest introduced an exciting new opportunity by featuring their brand ambassador Kim Taehyung, and offering fans a chance to win exclusive SimInvest x V merchandise.

The idol has been affiliated with the brand since March 2023, sharing the ambassador role with actor Jackie Chan. Their collaboration previously thrilled fans, especially when the two appeared together in a promotional video.

In the above-mentioned video, V greets fans warmly and says:

“Hey there! It’s been a while. Where are you now? Oh great! How’s the weather there? I see…what are you doing now? Hmm…happy to hear you’re doing great! Let’s catch up soon, okay? Bye!”

The BTS star's attire in the video is a striking red velvet blazer suit set. This video has reignited excitement among many BTS fans by offering them a glimpse of V even as he is occupied with his mandatory military service.

V and other members of BTS are expected to complete their military service by June 2025 and get discharged. BTS leader RM or Kim Namjoon and V, enlisted in the South Korean military on December 11, 2023, for 18 months of service.