BTS V in Tokyo Faces Hair-Pulling Incident... Japanese Fans Also Outraged Saying "That's Too Much"

Criticism Grows After V Is Targeted Following DJ Soda
Fans Shout Nickname 'Tete' as V Appears

V, a member of BTS, was harassed by some obsessive fans who grabbed his hair in Tokyo, Japan, sparking growing calls for self-reflection within Japan.

According to local media reports such as Gekkan Jose and J-CAST News on the 24th, V, the global ambassador of the French luxury brand Celine, visited the brand's renewed Tokyo Omotesando store on the 23rd to celebrate its reopening but suffered the humiliation of having his hair grabbed by some obsessive fans.

As V was about to leave after finishing his schedule, the behavior of some inconsiderate fans became an issue. Just before V exited the store and got into the pickup vehicle, a woman was seen reaching out and touching V's hair.
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When it was announced that V was visiting Tokyo for the first time in four years, Japanese fans began gathering like a swarm in front of the Celine store. A huge number of fans filled the streets with the expectation of seeing V.

When V appeared in front of the store, fans shouted his nickname "Tete." In response to the fans' support, V waved his hand and gave high-fives with a smiling face.

As V was about to leave after finishing his schedule, the behavior of some thoughtless fans became a problem. Just before V got into the pickup vehicle after leaving the store, a woman was caught reaching out and touching V's hair.

Several staff members tried to restrain the crowd of fans, but it is reported that they could not stop them due to the large number of people. A fan who witnessed the moment recorded a video, which quickly spread through various social networking services (SNS).
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Several staff members tried to restrain the crowd of fans, but due to the large number, they were unable to stop it. A fan who witnessed the moment recorded a video, which quickly spread across various social networking services (SNS).

Especially since the incident involving DJ Soda (real name Hwang Sohee) being sexually harassed in Osaka, Japan, opinions became even more heated regarding the commotion surrounding V.

Japanese netizens commented on the post, saying, "It would have been nice if (V) had left feeling good, but this is too much," "What if he got hurt?" "They learned nothing from the DJ Soda incident," and "Anyone who touches Tete's hair carelessly is doing the same thing as what happened to Ms. Soda."

119 Weeks Ranked No. 1 in Japan's 'K-pop Male Idol Ranking'

Recently, BTS's V released the audio tracks for "Rainy Days" and "Love Me Again" from his solo album Layover.
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Not only in Korea but also in Japan, V boasts a syndrome-level popularity by continuously ranking first in various popularity polls.

From July 3 to 9, in the "K-pop Male Idol Ranking" poll conducted by the Japanese popular idol ranking site "NEHAN," V received 18,576 votes, setting an astonishing record of being number one for 119 consecutive weeks.

During the same period, in the "Most Popular Korean Male Actor in Their 20s" survey conducted by "BIHAN," he also ranked first for 115 consecutive weeks with 17,403 votes.

In particular, V recorded first place throughout all periods in the personal popularity ranking within the "KPOP JUICE" top 100, becoming the first K-pop idol to surpass a cumulative vote count of 3.5 million, showcasing his unparalleled popularity.

Recently, V's live clip covering a jazz song, "Le Jazz de V," surpassed 11 million views on YouTube, gaining explosive popularity as an emotional vocalist. Attention is focused on V's solo album, which has been recognized for both musicality and public popularity on the global stage.