On September 27, 2025, BTS' Taehyung briefly caught fans off guard by dropping new pictures on Instagram. One photo from the 20-post carousel showed him with a moustache. A fan reposted the snap on Weverse, leaving a comment, “My suggestion is to shave the mustache.” To the remark, V quickly replied, “The way you said that, seriously ㅋㅋㅋㅋ, it hurts my feelings.”The picture didn’t stay long. The Winter Bear singer removed the upload soon after, reducing the carousel to 19 posts. However, the screenshots had already spread online. The exchange made its way across social media and sparked conversation. Fans voiced support, saying the K-pop idol should have freedom with his look. The phrase “DONTSHAVETAEHYUNG” appeared often as the moment gained traction."He looks great with or without it. What matters is his choice not others’ opinions. Taehyung has the right to express himself however he wants, and we should people should respect that. Like how dare that OP!! 😤He deserves respect for being himself," an X user commented.rArE_sOuL_1230💜 @ktharmy_1230LINKHe looks great with or without it. What matters is his choice not others’ opinions. Taehyung has the right to express himself however he wants, and we should people should respect that. Like how dare that OP!! 😤He deserves respect for being himself.The hashtag is trending online, with many people saying he looks handsome with a moustache. Admirers keep supporting the artist's right to wear whatever he wants.♡ V UK @KTH_UKLINKWe love everything about Taehyung and everything that he loves. #DONTSHAVETAEHYUNG#KEEPTHEMUSTACHETAEHYUNG WE LOVE YOUR MUSTACHE TAEHYUNGTaehyung Naver || 네이버 김태형 @naver_taehyungLINKThe way Taehyung is so kind and generous with us treating us like friends, but some of you really overstep your boundaries as fans.I hope Taehyung knows the majority of us appreciate him. We love you Taehyung. Borahae Taehyung #DONTSHAVETAEHYUNG#KEEPTHEMUSTACHETAEHYUNG WE LOVE YOUR MUSTACHE TAEHYUNGKTH Voting Team @vote4kthsLINKTaehyung has every right to wear his mustache however he chooses, just as everyone is entitled to their own opinion but expressing it with a little more tact would go a long way 🙄#DONTSHAVETAEHYUNG#KEEPTHEMUSTACHETAEHYUNG WE LOVE YOUR MUSTACHE TAEHYUNGOthers are expressing outrage, calling the criticism "ridiculous" and urging fans to stop "policing him."L 🧸 | taedani my beloved @kissytaeziniLINKweverse army gotta stop with constantly telling him what to do. he did not ask for ur suggestions. stop telling him to sleep, stop telling him to turn on the camera when live, stop telling him to cut his hair, stop telling him to shave. stop policing him IM SO OVER ITJ⁷ ⛈️☔️ @judosaysLINKthat level of entitlement is ridiculous. You have no right to dictate an artist’s actions. Save the unsolicited advice and keep scrolling. Seriously, what a l0ser🍀Maria⁷🍀 @mykamenLINKMy suggestion is that some people should focus on their own lives, get as far away from the internet as possible, and leave Tae alone.He looks really good with that mustache, period.BTS’ Taehyung posts 10km run on Instagram following Weverse chat with a fan💙 ᴮᴱ바다⁷ 💐 (SLOW) 💙 @eternalhyyhLINK250924 Taehyung on Weverse💜 Have you met armys while running yet?🐯 So many, but I'm not even gonna lie, they were all so gentle, didn't event make a conversation, were considerate, didn't run with us, and I loved it and found it funny that they just did the bts gesture +Recently, on September 25, 2025, BTS’ Kim Taehyung completed a 10 km night run by the Han River in Seoul and shared the moments on Instagram Stories. Clips showed him in a grey shirt, blue shorts, and a cap as he walked through the riverside park, filming the surroundings. He later posted a picture of his legs and another shot confirming the 10 km distance. The update followed his chat with fans on Weverse. Asked if he meets ARMY during runs, V said he often does but praised their restraint, saying, "So many, but I'm not even gonna lie, they were all so gentle, didn't event make a conversation, were considerate, didn't run with us, and I loved it and found it funny that they just did the bts gesture +."BTS’ Taehyung dropped a photo dump on 27th, featuring moments with Jimin in Los Angeles, including a sunset swim with other members. Jimin has stayed off Instagram following rumors linked to actress Song Da-eun. She posted TikTok clips suggesting they dated, which sparked fan backlash. BTS' agency BIGHIT later confirmed the two were in a relationship years ago.