On December 6, 2024, a TikTok post by BTS' Taehyung's fan, @bellaroseprince555, gained widespread attention after the fan disclosed that she bought a star in memory of Taehyung's late pet, Yeontan. The singer shared the news of Yeontan's demise on Instagram on December 2, 2024, and requested his fans to send their prayers to his pet.
The fan registered the star in Yeontan's name on December 2, 2024. This gesture touched the hearts of BTS' Taehyung's other online fans, who flooded the internet with their blessings and appreciation for the person who bought the star. Echoing this sentiment, one X user commented:
“Bless her really. Really this is such a heart touching gesture. Respect”
Many others also reacted positively, with several fans of BTS' Taehyung thanking the individual for her gesture.
“Omg, an ARMY bought a star and named it Yeontan. She posted it on TikTok. Taehyung, did you see how much love Tannie is getting?” stated an admirer.
“Let me make it more emotional 1 army bought a part of moon on taehyung's name . And now a star on yeontan's name. The moon and star duo,” wrote another one.
“OMG SO NOW WE HAVE STAR NAMED YEONTAN LOOK TANNIE YOU ARE SO LOVED AND ALWAYS BE,” expressed an admirer.
“Thank you so much for showing Taehyung and Tannie so much love. We love you for this very heartwarming gesture. Very Merry Christmas to you,” stated a fan.
One said this was the most thoughtful and sweetest gesture, while a few other fans noted that Yeontan's star is part of the Capricorn constellation, which is BTS' Taehyung's zodiac sign.
“This is the most thoughtful, sweetest thing. I hope Tae finds out about this,” wrote a fan.
“taehyung zodiac sign is capricorn so this way yeontan will forever be with him. this is so sweet,” commented an admirer.
“What's extremely beautiful about this is that she bought the star in the constellation of Capricorn, which is also Tae's zodiac sign. Taehyung and Yeontan together forever,” wrote another fan.
BTS' Taehyung posted a heartfelt Instagram story about his dog Yeontan's death
Kim Taehyung informed ARMYs of Yeontan's demise through an Instagram story, where he mentioned his current songs and revealed that he had lost his dog. He remarked:
"The reason I decided to post this message today is because, recently, Yeontan (my dog) embarked on a long journey to the stars. I thought a lot about how to share this news with you, but I felt that it was right to let ARMYs, who have sent so much love to Yeontan, know, so I'm sharing this news now. I believe Yeontan would feel happy if ARMYs also remember him fondly as he sets off on this journey."
ARMYs first encountered BTS' Taehyung's black-and-tan Pomeranian on December 4, 2017, during Kim Seokjin's birthday livestream. Since then, his pet appeared in live broadcasts, BTS: Burn The Stage, photo sessions, and other events.
As seen in several BTS live streams, Yeontan, a sweet little puppy, was close to everyone. Yeontan, aka Tan, was featured as the cover art for V's first solo record, Layover.