As the sun set in South Korea, on the 5th of April, BTS member V posted a home-coaching challenge video for fans, and the ARMYs have gone crazy about it. Born as Kim Taehyung, this young star revealed what it's like to live in his daily life and introduced a home-coaching challenge that makes your shoulders move up and down.
V posted a hashtag on BTS's Twitter account with a caption saying, "Everyone, have a conversation with your TV if you're bored." The idol was also seen singing and dancing along to "Closer" by The Chainsmokers, which comes out on the TV screen. He appeared on the video playing along with the music, wearing his short-sleeved top and half-sitting comfortable attire. He drew attention with his unusual groove and vocals. But what has also caught the eyes of the fans were his slender legs. The "Kim Taehyung Legs" attracted tweeps' attention that it ranked fifth on Twitter's real-time trend.
The video was already played for 2.85 million times within an hour of its release, considering the impact of BTS on social media. Video clips of fans who joined V's tag #StayAtHomeChallenge were also uploaded.
The way he imitates the choreography right in front of the television with his unique angular beauty, netizens left comments, such as "Handsome, cute and lovely," "What's not pretty about Taehyung," "Your legs are really pretty," and "How can your legs be so pretty?"
Meanwhile, BTS, whose North American tour and other performances were canceled due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, appeared on the HOME FEST Special of "The Late Show Starring James Corden" on April 30 to send a message of support to fans around the world. In addition, BTS V also appeared on the Billboard 200 chart for five consecutive weeks, demonstrating its unrelenting popularity. "How are you doing, ARMY? I miss you so much and can't wait to meet you."
Through "HOME FEST," BTS consoled fans around the world who were worried about the coronavirus pandemic, including BTS in Seoul, talked and performed live with host James Corden, who set up a studio in his garage. Alongside other western artists, BTS is the only group that has also supported the show and performed a live performance for "Boy With Luv" in their practice room.
In addition to BTS, top stars such as Billy Eilish, John Legend, Andrea Bocelli, and Dua Lipa performed at the "HOME FEST." John Legend sang "Actions" with a piano playing at his home in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish sang "Everything I Wanted" with his brother Finneas O'Connell. Italy's world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli has also offered "Con Te Partiro," asking to "have hope that everything will be over soon." British pop star Dua Lipa played her hit song "Don't Start Now" in London with the players connected to the video. And the whole cast of the original Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," performed "You Will Be Found," which was led by Ben Platt.
