Though Layover is BTS member V’s debut solo album, it has somehow turned into an even bigger career move for his beloved pet dog, Yeontan.
Since the album was first teased, it was evident that Yeontan was an important part of the project. He was everywhere — from the concept photos to the album cover. V even had him star in his music videos, although by proxy.
i love how yeontan is the cover of the weverse albums version pic.twitter.com/1tYG9qW4qi
— ren⁷
(@jeonsfriend) August 8, 2023
YEONTAN DEBUT FINALLY pic.twitter.com/mJ2DqncAeN
— tay (tae)⁷ ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ (@kimgayism) August 10, 2023
While fans were jokingly calling it Yeontan’s debut, V seriously considered it so. On September 14, KST, Yeontan actually made his official debut on broadcasting, ticking another box from any usual debut rollout of an idol. He appeared with V on Mnet’s M COUNTDOWN.
SINCE YEONTAN COULDN’T BE ON THE RAINY DAYS SET, TAE BROUGHT HIM ON HIS MCOUNTDOWN STAGE
pic.twitter.com/iDVuLEFlP5
— bts memeories⁷ (@btsmemeories) September 14, 2023
Yeontan’s TV debut was a hit, and like every hitmaker, he became topic of conversation online, drawing some chuckle-worthy reactions from ARMYs.
1. New “It Boy” in town
He just debuted but already ended careers.
ladies and gentlemen kim yeontan, 5th generation leader, the global it dog, the it dog of dogs, the main pop dog, the main way paver pic.twitter.com/C55IHfICBp
— ⁷ (@rpseuphoria) September 14, 2023
the face of the album that sold over two million copies btw pic.twitter.com/AfcGkHLAwR
— ayesha (@whooperjin) September 14, 2023
2. A Star Is Born
He didn’t choose the idol life, it chose him.
look at those foot movements he’s a natural pic.twitter.com/g2ewyU4mWh
— shannon⁷ (@ENCHANTIINGTAe) September 14, 2023
the way yeontan looks directly at the camera!! he was born to be a star just like his father
— ˙ᵕ˙ (@taebokkiii) September 14, 2023
3. He has got his father’s eyes, and agent
They hate him cause they can’t be him.
got the full nepo baby debut platter pic.twitter.com/IoaDCCXAgG
— ree⁷ (@jkyoongs) September 14, 2023
WHY IS YEONTAN THE TOP RESULT
pic.twitter.com/X3ZKj32moR
— yuki⁷ (slow) (@joon_lovebot) September 14, 2023
4. Deja Vu
We’ve all seen this film before.
That’s the eyeliner https://t.co/tNDL44yeOm
— DAMN IT LAUREN⁷ (@Starlit_Lauren) September 14, 2023
5. Rent Due
Is it time for him to pull his weight?
taehyung once yeontan debuted pic.twitter.com/MNVqTgdnZd
— yely⁷ ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ (@bichwi) September 14, 2023
6. Let him breathe!
He’s just a rookie, still learning the ropes.
like i didn’t want to bring this negativity on the tl but i just can’t get over the way fame has changed #him so much. like us fans have been waiting for years for his official debut but you’re telling me he couldn’t even bother to let out bark for us? maybe he was nervous idk
— Terra ✰⋆ (@54hrtz) September 14, 2023
7. Realistically, yes.
Did he even sign a contract? Does he know how the industry works?
I’m so sorry this made me fucking scream that dog is looking around like dad, bro, Taehyung, what the FUCK where are we pic.twitter.com/0mpfoOWRMA
— Lauren⁷ LAYO(V)ER (@laurjoon) September 14, 2023
8. Started from the bottom
Nepo babies have to work hard too!
from dance to his first music
practice room show debut pic.twitter.com/QnljQus6kT— yely⁷ ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ (@bichwi) September 14, 2023
9. Lip sync allegations?
The hate is forced.
it’s crazy how the mouth is moving but no barks are coming out but if i said he bark-synced his stage y’all will boo me
— Terra ✰⋆ (@54hrtz) September 14, 2023
