"So insensitive and selfish"- Fans divided over Weverse live request for BTS' Taehyung to sing on late pet Yeontan's birthday

On September 7, 2025, BTS’ Taehyung (V) held a Weverse live where he came across a fan’s unusual request. The comment asked him to sing a song to mark his late dog Yeontan’s birthday. Taehyung revealed that he had just checked the app after a bath.

He said that while it made sense to remember Tannie’s birthday and even start a live, he couldn’t understand why singing was brought up. According to the translations by an X user, @eternalhyyh, the singer said,

"I saw a post today that didn't make sense. I washed up and opened wv, I saw a post that said "Taehyung-ah, since today's Tannie's bday, how about you come live and sing? I get that it's Tannie's bday, the live part too, but singing? What does it have to do with eo?"

This remark quickly spread online. Many fans called the post insensitive. They argued it was selfish to expect Taehyung to perform when it was the first time he had to face Yeontan’s birthday without him.

An X user, @yoomninjoon, wrote,

"this is so insensitive and selfish like how are you thinking of ways you can be benefited and served knowing what day it is."

Several netizens pointed out how painful the day must have been and felt that such a request was inappropriate. Others, however, defended the original fan, saying the intention may have been to comfort him rather than cause hurt.

The divide led to heated discussions across platforms. Some accused fans of being thoughtless. Meanwhile, others urged everyone to stop the negativity and focus on supporting V during what could be a difficult day.

More on Taehyung’s Yeontan, recent Weverse lives and updates

Taehyung went live several times this week. On September 5, he did his shortest Weverse live yet—an audio-only stream lasting just 1 minute and 41 seconds during a late-night run. Fans joked his lives now end quicker than the ads before the app loads.

The following day, September 6, he returned with a longer and more musical session. He shared an eclectic playlist featuring Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Frank Ocean, and more. He even sang along to Bieber’s GO BABY.

These lives also carried a bittersweet note. During the September 6 session, Taehyung acknowledged that it was Yeontan's birthday. He noted that he had seen the many messages left for his late pet. It showed how fans continue to honor the dog who passed away in 2024 after years of health struggles.

Yeontan even made his mark in the singer's music career-appearing in the concept photos of his 2023 debut solo album Layover. It later joined him on stage during a special M! Countdown performance of "Slow Dancing."

With BTS’ full comeback set for 2026, these small glimpses into his daily life have only heightened anticipation for what lies ahead.

About the author

Mantasha is a pop culture writer at Sportskeeda who covers K-pop and K-drama. She has recently completed her Masters in English and has a rich 3-year writing experience where she crafted engaging content for top companies such as Unacademy, Apollo Hospitals, Adani Airports, and the Economic Times. Her experience has helped her create a strong foundation that complements her passion for creating the best content related to K-pop, K-dramas and Korean movies.

Mantasha's interest in pop culture took root when her cousin introduced her to classic Hollywood and Bollywood tunes and the rest, as they say, is history. Mantasha’s connection with K-pop supergroup BTS is a special one as their song lyrics, hard work, and dedication resonate with her like no other group does.

Maintaining accuracy, relevance, and ethics in her reporting is extremely essential for Mantasha. She prioritizes thorough research, delving deep beyond just superficial sources, to ensure comprehensive and trustworthy information.

When not writing, Mantasha enjoys journaling and doodling, watching K-dramas and listening to songs.

Know More

Edited by Divya Singh