"That's STARBOY": Fans react as BTS' Taehyung draws massive crowd at airport ahead of Paris Fashion Week debut at Celine Fashion Show

BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, departed from Incheon International Airport on October 4, 2025, en route to Paris to attend Fashion Week. The singer is set to appear at Celine’s Summer 2026 presentation on October 5, 2025 as the brand’s global ambassador of the brand. This will be his first public appearance at the event.

His departure drew a large crowd of media personnel and fans, who were waiting to catch a glimpse of the K-pop star. Taehyung arrived at the airport dressed in a white oversized checkered shirt, a loose black tie, and baggy blue denim jeans. The attire was complemented by layered gold chain necklaces and a brown Celine bag.

He was met with flashing cameras and massive numbers of fans calling out his name. The singer was seen waving to fans smiling, interacting and posing for the reporters while navigating through the crowd with his entourage.

Notably, the news of his departure to attend the event was announced to the public only a few hours prior to his arrival at the airport. Despite the short notice, a significant crowd comprising both media outlets and fans had assembled to see him off.

This rapid mobilization of such a large crowd within such minimal period of time became a point of discussion among fans online. Images and videos from the airport departure widely circulated across social media, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter). Fans took to X to express their excitement and admiration for the singer's ability to pull such scale of the turnout. One fan commented,

"Did you see the amount of people and reporters surrounding him???? That’s STARBOY"

Social media quickly became flooded with posts, reactions, and discussions about the singer's departure. They expressed their amazement at both his influence and the scale of the crowd he drew on such short notice.

Many highlighted that the news of his flight had been shared only 1 to 2 hours prior, yet fans still managed to gather in large numbers at the airport. Others pointed out the wider impact of his presence online and in media coverage.

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@TaeV_Elle

Yep, he is THE KING TAEHYUNG! We've been notified only 1-2 hrs before his flight, but look at the people at the airport.

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@fatherhyungs

you’d think people knew of taehyung’s attendance weeks in advance but no he showed up less than two hours after the links were posted… you’re such an it boy tae

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@Pisceshazes

taehyung having over One million mentions on X, 600+ articles written about his airport appearance and the day isn’t over yet is just insane. Bro also had the amount of crowd and reporters with only 2 hours notice, like his clouts and power is beyond insane🔥

Fans continued to express awe and excitement following Taehyung's departure for Paris Fashion Week, with many praising not only his influence but also his presence and style. They also praised his fashion sense and appearance. Others expressed their admiration for him emphasizing the massive media coverage and the star's interaction with fans.

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@kimjeonayesha

ONLY TAEHYUNG CAN DO IT THE WHOLE AIRPORT ALL CROWDED THE REPORTS WENT CRAZY FOR CLICK EVERY SINGLE PHOTO OF TAEHYUNG. HE SWEETY SAY CALM DOWN CALM DOWN TO THE CROWD V FOR PARIS FASHION WEEK CELINE AMBASSADOR TAEHYUNG #TAEHYUNGxCELINE #CELINESUMMER2026 #PFW

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@Taekoomania

TAEHYUNG HAS ARRIVED LIKE A SCHOOL CRUSH

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@layovermoods

taehyung is so pretty he’s shining

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@snowflake_tk

dressed so elegantly, gorgeous even with no sleep, and pulling that crowd in less than two hours… only kim taehyung can relate.

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Taehyung charms reporters and fans at Incheon Airport, Hirono doll keychain sells out instantly

At the airport, Taehyung was seen interacting with reporters, engaging in lighthearted conversation as they asked about his schedule and activities. When questioned about staying up all night, he confirmed that he had.

Reporters also noticed that he had gone running, which surprised him when they correctly guessed. In a playful moment, Taehyung asked one of the reporters if they had recently dyed their hair.

His appearance generated significant attention online, sparking over 1.2 million mentions on Twitter/X in a single day according to X page Pop Core (@TheePopCore). He was also spotted carrying a Hirono doll keychain attached to his brown Celine bag. The keychain quickly sold out following his airport appearance.

On October 1, 2025, ahead of his airport departure, BTS member Taehyung held an impromptu live broadcast on Weverse. During the session, he humorously spoke about his demanding schedule.

He admitted that he was very tired and jokingly comparing himself to a tireless ox. He also touched on BTS’ upcoming activities, expressing his desire to engage with fans who were eagerly awaiting the group’s comeback.

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Aside from V, other celebrities traveling abroad for Paris Fashion Week today included Jennie and Kai.