BTS member V has revealed that he sometimes quietly follows conversations between ARMY members online, but there is a surprising reason why he does not always join their discussions.
In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar Korea for its December 2026 issue, V opened up about his special relationship with BTS' fandom, ARMY, and explained why fans remain an important part of his everyday life.
Speaking about what ARMY means to him, V described fans as people who understand his emotions and genuinely listen to what he has to say.
“They are the people who respond honestly to my feelings. They listen to my stories more closely than anyone, and they are essential to my daily life,” he shared.
The singer then made an interesting confession about how he keeps up with fans even when he is not directly interacting with them.
“I often talk with them, and sometimes I secretly check the conversations ARMY members have with each other,” V revealed.
However, he explained that joining those conversations is not always easy because his presence tends to change what fans are talking about.
“When I join in, the conversation changes to something else, so I can't participate very often. I'm actually a little jealous of that,” he admitted.
His comments offered a glimpse into how he enjoys observing the natural interactions between fans but sometimes wishes he could participate without becoming the center of attention.
Rather than simply following messages directed at him, V appears interested in the everyday discussions that take place within the fandom.
The interview also highlighted how much he values maintaining a genuine connection with ARMY despite his busy schedule as a global artist.
V has previously spoken about his appreciation for fans on several occasions.
During his March appearance on the YouTube show Fairy Jaehyung, he recalled BTS' early fan meeting, when approximately 25 to 30 people attended. He remembered feeling happy and touched that more fans had come than there were members in the group.
In an August livestream, he also expressed gratitude toward fans he encountered overseas who respected his privacy by choosing not to approach him.
These earlier remarks reflect the appreciation V continues to express for the people who have supported BTS throughout their career.
Meanwhile, V appears on six different covers of Harper's Bazaar Korea's December 2026 issue as part of a photoshoot featuring Cartier.
The pictorial, titled Endless Summer, Forever Youth, was photographed in Los Angeles and showcases different sides of the BTS member.
With his latest interview, V has once again shared how important ARMY is to him, revealing that even when he stays quiet, he still enjoys seeing fans connect and talk with one another.
