On May 2, Korean media outlet Star News reported that the global superstar V from BTS trended among fans and netizens after acknowledging him as a real-life anime character!
Comparative photos of BTS V resembling anime/manga characters became a hot topic ion various social media platforms, appreciating the ethereal visuals of the K-pop idol.
According to the report, otakus, or anime enthusiasts, suggest that BTS V is the perfect character for a live-action of their favorite animes. His structured and proportioned face matches every image, may it be innocent, warm or cool, that's why they are confident that V can pull off these characters he resembles.
1. BTS V as Ken Kaneki
Among the characters that trended, comparing them to his visuals, people discussed his uncanny similarities with Ken Kaneki, the main character of the hit anime, "Tokyo Ghoul." In the photo, V perfectly synchronized his look with Ken, starting from the black outfit, the depth in their eyes, skin color, and the legendary silver hair!
"Tokyo Ghoul" is an anime serialized in 2011 by Japan. Its manga version, anime, film, and game are totally a hit not only in the said country but globally.
2. BTS V as Osamu Dazai
Also, fans are noticing his resemblance with Osamu Dazai, one of the main characters for action-supernatural manga and anime, "Bungo Stray Dogs." The K-pop idol really stands out with his permed locks, and fans then realized that he could pass as the live-action version of Dazai. Moreover, BTS V appears mysterious to the netizens, which is a cool point similar to the anime character.
3. BTS V as Kou Tanaka
For shoujo fans, BTS V exudes the vibes of Kou Tanaka, the main character of the school romance anime and manga, "Ao Haru Ride." The manga has been put into a film with a real-life actor in Japan, but if ever an adaptation will be created in South Korea, fans think that the K-pop idol will be the only one who will suit the role!
4. BTS V as Muzan
Going down into a more promising role, this time, fans of the anime "Demon Slayer" want BTS V to play the role of the main antagonist! An anime magazine uploaded a photo of BTS V looking just like the handsome demon, Muzan. Their eyes and permed hair are indeed a copy of each other.
On the other hand, even before rising to fame, fans often praised the K-pop idol for his looks - for being so handsome that you will think he's straight out of the anime world!
"He really looks like [anime] characters. If it turns out to be real, V will be the main character!" A fan wrote.
"All the good-looking characters look like V. Isn't the writer modeling V?" Another one said.
In fact, aside from Taehyung's stage name, V, he was also called by fans as CGV, which means that his visual is like made through computer graphics, explaining the perfect ration of his face.
