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In a July 23, 2024, South Korean media outlet Star News report, Filipino singer Lea Salonga named Taehyung as her favorite BTS member. She praised the emotional depth of his vocals and described his voice as comforting, comparing BTS's music to a comforting hug during challenging days.
She said:
"V's voice feels like it's embracing your heart."
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To express her admiration further, she sang a segment from Taehyung's debut solo album Layover, specifically the track For Us.
More about Lea Salonga and her admiration towards Taehyung and other BTS members
In a recent interview, she explained that Taehyung's stage presence is meticulously crafted, with every move carrying intention and purpose. She mentioned:
"I like V's focus videos the most. I couldn't help but fall for his fancams. There's not a single moment to be wasted on his stage. Every moment, even when he's just walking, seems to have a reason for it."
For those unversed, Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, commonly known as Lea Salonga, is a celebrated Filipino singer and actress. She gained fame as the singing voice behind Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II.
She is also well known for her performances of the Disney animation songs A Whole New World from Aladdin and Reflection from Mulan.
Lea has been a dedicated ARMY (the name given to BTS fans), particularly Taehyung, for a long time, frequently showing her support on her official X account, @MsLeaSalonga. Her latest expression of fandom was on June 13, 2024, when she celebrated BTS' debut anniversary by wishing them a "Happy Festa."
Though Lea Salonga admires all BTS members, she has a special fondness for the Love Me Again singer, as evidenced by her social media activity. From applauding the idol's stage presence and vocal performance to expressing concern when he’s ill, Salonga’s affection for the singer is well-documented online. She has also praised his memorable skit with Olivia Rodrigo at the Grammys.
She explained that V's stage presence is meticulously crafted, with every move carrying intention and purpose. She emphasized the idol's ability to command the stage highlighting his remarkable talent. Fans who have witnessed her admiration for the BTS star are now eagerly hoping for a future collaboration between the two artists.
All BTS members, except Jin, are currently fulfilling their mandatory military service and are anticipated to reunite as a group in 2025.
