BTS' Taehyung celebrated his birthday on December 30, and his fans donated 1.23 million KRW to the Korean Animal Welfare Association to honor his birthday. The welfare association shared their heartfelt gratitude to the idol’s fans for their donation. The donation was made in Yeontan's name to commemorate V’s birthday. In their statement, Korean Animal Welfare Association said:
"Thank you for being a positive influence and giving animals a better tomorrow. I will support BTS V (Kim Taehyung)'s activities.”
Netizens were impressed to see the contributions made by BTS' Taehyung’s admirers. Consequently, they swamped the internet with their praises for the idol’s fans. One user on X stated:
“This is beautiful”
Many responses for BTS' Taehyung and his fans were seen online. While some said the idol’s fans are “truly inspiring,” others described these donations as a “wonderful gift.”
“That was a wonderful gift. Thank you to those who participated.,” stated another admirer.
“The donation from Taehyung and his fans is truly inspiring. It shows that Taehyung does so much not just for his music, but also for his fans and the community. Proud to be a V stan!,” a fan wrote.
“This is sweet..thank you for your hard work and for doing this to Tae,” another fan commented.
Some netizens referred to the ARMYs as “wonderful” for such a gesture, while others said it was a “thoughtful donation.”
“i hope it makes taehyung happy to see how much army care for him. he’s always so quick to tell us he loves us, it’s so important to take every opportunity we can to show him (and all seven members) it’s returned and reciprocated,” stated another admirer.
“This is wonderful Armys who are seeing this, please consider donating to our fellow army's gfms too,” a fan remarked.
“Like idol like fans, thanks to the Korean fans for this thoughtful donation,” stated another fan.
“"A huge thank you to Taehyung's fans for their generosity! Your kindness will surely make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Keep spreading love and positivity!,” commented an admirer.
BTS' Taehyung’s fans donated food and supplies to war survivors in Myanmar
Kim Taehyung's supporters contributed a considerable amount of essential food and supplies to over 6,000 individuals fleeing the turmoil in a war-affected area of Myanmar. They utilized multiple terrestrial pathways and aquatic methods to facilitate these donations in honor of Kim Taehyung.
Many other fans worldwide celebrated V’s birthday in their own ways. Fans from Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, and other countries celebrated the Winter Ahead singer’s special day by organizing several events, donations, billboards, LED screen displays, distributing customized kits, and more. The United States’ Times Square also featured BTS' Taehyung’s visuals on his birthday.
Besides, many of Kim Taehyung's friends and acquaintances greeted him on his special day through social media posts and stories. The idol's high school friend Gini Park, singer UMI, photographer Ante Badzim, Bing Crosby's social media handle, and others sent him birthday wishes.
BTS' Taehyung is currently completing his military service as he was enlisted in December 2023. The Love Me Again vocalist will supposedly reunite with the group in June 2025.