BTS‘s V has recently gained attention after an upcoming magazine cover of the idol showcases his immense transformation over the years.
BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram
V first debuted as part of BTS when he was only 17 years old and was a fresh-faced teenager gaining attention for his adorable visuals and unreal talent.
BTS’s V performing in 2013 | my best/YouTube
BTS’s V in 2014 | M2/YouTube
Since then, he has matured; now, at 27, V showcases much more mature vibes in everything he does. Although he isn’t afraid to show some aegyo (cuteness), there is no denying that V’s visuals have transformed over the years.
BTS’s V performing in 2022
BTS’s V in 2022 on a music show
Well, V’s recent activities has cemented just how much V has grown and matured over the years. During the past few days, ELLE Korea was teasing V’s appearance on their publication and announced that the idol would be appearing on the cover.
V is coming.
<엘르> 4월호 커버 주인공은 누구일까요?
Who will be the cover model for the April issue of <ELLE KOREA>?
▼4월호 사전예약 링크(Pre-order Link)▼https://t.co/MHaSuP8cHR#Viscoming #V #Celineboy #ELLEKOREA #
pic.twitter.com/vM39lBWy0X
— ELLE Korea 엘르 (@ELLE_KOREA) March 11, 2023
On March 16, ELLE Korea finally released the publications’ covers and broke the internet after the announcement. As expected, V looked absolutely flawless in all the photos, showcasing his sexy and sultry visuals in a minimalistic concept that allowed his handsomeness to shine.
V’s “ELLE Korea” covers | ELLE Korea
| ELLE Korea
One of the covers particularly caught the attention of fans as it truly showcased V’s transformation over the years. On the cover, V was wearing a diamonte and tasseled denim jacket over a white t-shirt. With his hair floppy, the main point of the photo was the cuts and bruises to fit a “Hollywood Movie” vibe.
| ELLE Korea
The reason it stood out for ARMYs was that the look was very similar to what 21-year-old V wore for the Japanese version of the “Blood, Sweat & Tears” music video. Back when the video was filmed, V also wore a denim jacket over a white t-shirt with similar bruises to portray the message of the video.
BTS’s V during the filming of “Blood, Sweat & Tears” Japanese video | BIGHIT MUSIC
In particular, the behind-the-scenes footage of the video’s filming showcased the similarities between the looks… although the vibes couldn’t be more different!
| BIGHIT MUSIC
| BIGHIT MUSIC
When netizens noticed the comparison, they couldn’t get over just how much the idol has grown in the past few years. Even though V has the same charms, he has definitely matured, and it has ARMYs soft AF.
21 year old Taehyung vs 27 year old Taehyung
HOLY FKING SHT?!?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/1nHLUvEMhB
— lea⁷
(@seokjinbit) March 16, 2023
21 27
years years
old old pic.twitter.com/gyH6t1q15G— taehyung thinker (@vanteficient) March 16, 2023
V has grown rapidly over the years, and the comparison between the two photos perfectly shows that.
You can read more about the impact of V on the cover of ELLE Korea below.
BTS’s V Breaks The Internet After The Reveal Of His “ELLE Korea” Covers And New Status As CELINE’s Global Ambassador