“A true superstar” – Fans crown Taehyung after CELINE reportedly had to hide the BTS idol post-show due to massive attention from guests and media

On Friday, October 10, a netizen and digital creator, Lee Jun-seok, uploaded an Instagram story revealing events around BTS' Taehyung at the SS26 CELINE Fashion Show. In the post, he talked about how he was impressed with the influence and stardom of the BTS member. He added that the idol was consistently surrounded by the press and other guests of the fashion show.

The crowd around the idol eventually led to CELINE hiding Taehyung somewhere post the show to create a smoother exit of the reporters and guests after the event. Lee Jun-seok also stated that he had to return to the venue after the crowd left for the necessary shooting and press interviews.

Here's what the netizen stated about his observation of the influence of BTS' Taehyung at the SS26 CELINE fashion show:

"I was at the CELINE Summer 2026 show, and I was truly surprised by the influence of V from BTS. All the worldwide press were taking videos of him with huge cameras around him, and also all the other guests were filming him."

He continued,

"Also, the biggest part was I heard that CELINE had to make V go somewhere else to stay and hide for a while right after the show, because otherwise other invited guests would not leave watching him lol. And then he had to come back after a while to the show venue for the shootings and press interviews. So in awe of his influence."

Following the land of this post on the internet, fans were impressed with the idol's undying impact and influence in the industry. They were thrilled to learn that he is not only celebrated at events concerning the music industry but also in various other fields he engages. Therefore, fans couldn't stop praising the idol for the same. Here are a few fan reactions to Jun-seok's post about BTS' Taehyung:

"He drew all energy focus and lenses toward him not by trying but simply by being. A true superstar is a gravitational force." said a fan

More fans and netizens reacted to the post made by the digital creator, Lee Jun-seok.

Others also shared their thoughts and opinions about the same.

All you need to know about BTS' Taehyung and his solo activities

BTS' V, or Kim Tae-hyung, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor who made his solo debut with the release of his first studio album, LayoVer. The album held the track, Slow Dancing, as its title track. The album, mixing genres of pop, R&B, and jazz, soon became a commercial success by topping charts and also bagging awards.

LayoVer sold over 1.6 million copies, according to Hanteo charts on its debut day, which marks the highest first-day sales made by a K-pop soloist. It also helped Taehyung make history as one of the highest-charting Korean soloists in Billboard chart history with his #2 debut on Billboard 200 in the United States. Soon after the album release, the idol enlisted in the military in December 2023.

He served as a Sergeant under the Special Duty Team, an elite counterterrorism unit. Regardless, in 2024, he put forth three pre-recorded singles, namely FRI(END)S, Winter Ahead with Park Hyo-shin, and White Christmas with Bing Crosby. He also rolled out his solo photobook titled Type 1, which showcased pictures of the idol during his moments of comfort and relaxation.

Around June 2025, the idol was discharged from the military. His first public appearance was at the 2025 Paris Fashion Week for CELINE's show as the brand's ambassador. Following this, he also collaborated with W Korea for the cover feature as CELINE's brand ambassador for the magazine's September issue.

Most recently, on October 5, he attended another show by CELINE at the 2025 Paris Fashion Week.

About the author

Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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