“Artist V”: Sensibility and Sincerity—BTS’s V Visits His Photo Exhibition
BTS member V drew attention by visiting the photo exhibition “V TYPE 非 : ON-SITE IN SEOUL.”
V shared photos on Instagram from his visit to the exhibition currently being held in Seoul. In the images, he is seen covering or carefully reading messages left by fans, appearing thoughtful and reflective. He also posted a playful shot of himself standing shyly in a corner while looking at his own photographs, bringing smiles to fans. On the message board, V selected one that displayed BTS’s debut date and added the group’s comeback date, March 20, expressing his eagerness to reunite with fans.
The exhibition is an offline showcase held in conjunction with the release of V’s second photobook, V TYPE 非. It marks his first-ever photo exhibition at Frieze House Seoul and features photographs and videos that fully capture V’s bold, unconventional, and artistic perspective, immersing visitors in his unique creative world.
V was deeply involved in the photobook project, participating directly from the planning stage through the entire photoshoot process to fully express his personal artistic sensibility. The photobook consists of 20 chapters, each connected through a continuous narrative flow. Every chapter presents diverse concepts and visual directions shaped by V’s own touch, earning praise for revealing “Artist V” beyond the boundaries of an idol.
The project has also been noted for its sincerity, as V carefully considered how to share his perspective with fans. Responding to a fan’s comment on Weverse—“I’m really happy you preserved your well-trained body in a photobook. You were even more muscular than I imagined and looked amazing”—V replied, “That was right after I was discharged, when my body would automatically snap to attention.” He added humorously, “Now I’m in full peace mode—I love pajamas more than combat uniforms.”
In a video shared by V, his solid, muscular physique, reflecting the intensity of a newly discharged soldier, drew attention. In contrast, other photos show him gazing at the camera with an innocent, unadorned expression, freely moving between the images of boyhood and manhood and showcasing his wide artistic spectrum.
Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun
