BTS's V stuns fans worldwide with Cartier GQ Korea photoshoot and fiery red hair, proving he’s the ultimate visual icon

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BTS’s V once again captured the world’s attention with his stunning photoshoot for GQ Korea’s February 2026 issue in collaboration with Cartier.

On January 9, GQ Korea released six teaser images under the title “Me & You & V”, and fans were immediately blown away by V’s bold and experimental styling.

One teaser showed V with bright red hair and Cartier’s silver Panther Face chain draped under his eyes.

Another image captured him holding a silver double-head Panther bracelet elegantly while showing his upper body.

Fans were especially stunned by a look where V wore a fur coat with high-waist black pants and no top, complemented by delicate silver jewelry from Cartier’s latest collection.

The remaining teasers featured V in a high-neck long-sleeve top, wearing both silver and gold pieces with vampire-inspired makeup, leaving a strong impression on fans worldwide.

GQ Korea’s February issue will include six different covers and a 26-page photoshoot.

Fans flooded social media, sharing their excitement and admiration. One fan wrote, “Stunning stunning stunning!” Another said, “Finding another artist like Taehyung will be impossible. He is pure art itself. He always surpasses himself, creates diverse styles, and adapts beautifully to each one.”

V’s fiery red hair received extra attention. A fan said, “I’m mesmerized by how this red hair makes his beautiful eyes stand out.” Another added, “Red hair… that gaze… he surpasses beauty itself.”

Fans also praised his charm and presence. “This should be illegal because he drives us crazy,” one fan said. Another commented, “Taehyung converses through the camera with that fatal charm only he can deliver.”

A third wrote, “Sorry, I’m speechless. He completely reinvents himself! Kim Tae Hyung, you don’t even give us a chance to breathe.”

His control and performance in the photoshoot drew praise too. One fan said, “Kim Tae Hyung’s perfect control, flawless silhouette. Every detail, from the fabric flow to the calm intensity in his eyes, feels intentional. THIS IS INSANE WORK.”

Since completing his military service in June 2025, V has stayed active in the fashion and entertainment scene.

In July, he attended the Celine show in Paris and became ambassador for Coca-Cola Korea. In October, he appeared at Paris Fashion Week for Celine’s 2026 Spring/Summer collection.

He also represented Korea at Vogue World 2025: Hollywood, wearing a red jade belt (Hong Ok Dae), a symbol of the Joseon Dynasty, drawing significant attention.

V continues to be active as an ambassador for Japanese skincare brand Yunsu and Korean beauty brand TIRTIR, solidifying his status as a global style and beauty icon.

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