"Wind and Kiss" BTS V's Fierce Hype Draws Intense Focus from Hong Kong Media

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Hong Kong media have focused intensely on the explosive reaction to BTS V's stage at the "2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival."

The major Hong Kong daily newspaper "Oriental Daily News" () published a special article about the "2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival," which was held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA.

In an article titled "BTS Shakes Las Vegas: V's Hype is Fierce," the outlet highlighted V, who sparked particularly strong reactions. Oriental Daily News featured a photo of V on its front page and summarized his passionate performance with the phrase "Wind and Kiss" (), meaning "a hot wind and blowing kisses."

Regarding BTS's stage, the report stated: "The South Korean boy group BTS reappeared on a major music festival stage after announcing their royal return in March this year. At the iHeartRadio Festival in the United States, they once again captured the attention of fans worldwide with their album 'Arirang,' released in March."

On that day, V showcased flawless live vocals and explosive vocal power even amidst intense choreography, raising the atmosphere to its peak. In response, the official Las Vegas account posted a video of V, praising him with "Tae is lit," conveying the scorching heat of the.

V's explosive reaction was also proven by objective data. On social media X (formerly Twitter), V recorded the highest number of mentions among all members. He also achieved the highest engagement rate, demonstrating overwhelming buzz. On global Google Trends, he reached a 100% search volume peak, ranking as the most searched term in over 50 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.

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