HYBE Corporation is once again under fire from BTS fans for allegedly sidelining V’s solo achievements in the recently released teaser for "BTS 7 Moments 3D Visualizer," The video, which highlights key milestones in each BTS member’s career, has drawn criticism for not properly acknowledging V’s individual success.
The teaser, meant to celebrate the group’s journey, includes visuals representing each member’s solo endeavors, However, fans were quick to notice that while other members were represented with moments from their solo music careers, V (Kim Taehyung) was only shown through a magazine photoshoot, This was seen as a stark contrast to his fellow members, who were depicted through clips or visuals from their solo projects.
V's solo album Layover, released in September 2023, was a commercial and critical success, topping global music charts and earning praise for its unique jazz and R&B influences, Despite this, HYBE seemingly chose to overlook these accomplishments in its official promotional material, leading fans to accuse the company of favoritism.
The omission has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with fans voicing their frustration under hashtags like #HYBERespectV and #TreatVFairly, Many believe this is not an isolated incident but part of a larger pattern where HYBE and its subsidiary BIGHIT MUSIC consistently fail to properly promote V’s solo career.
Some fans pointed out that this is not the first time HYBE has been accused of downplaying V’s success, In December 2024, BIGHIT MUSIC published an article highlighting BTS members’ solo achievements on international charts but failed to mention V’s record-breaking milestones, This led to backlash, with fans demanding an explanation for the repeated exclusion.
This latest controversy has only deepened the frustration among ARMY (BTS’s fandom), many of whom feel that V has not received the same level of support and recognition from HYBE compared to other members, Some even speculated that there might be internal bias affecting how the company promotes individual members’ careers.
You're a big company, yet these are such rookie mistakes. How could you miss this and use a magazine shoot instead of a proper photo from Tae's Layover? at this point, it’s hard not to question whether this is being done on purpose.@bts_bighit @HYBEINSIGHTtwt @HYBE_MERCH
— 기아 (@smol_kia) March 17, 2025
respect taehyung's hardwork he gave his all for album layover and his masterpiece deserves every appreciation. kindly fix your mistakes and promote him equally and better.
— ً (@healwithtae) March 17, 2025
Supporters argue that V's contributions to BTS’s global success should not be overshadowed, especially considering his popularity and influence in the music and fashion industries, With his debut album Layover achieving impressive sales and streaming numbers, fans believe he deserves equal recognition in official projects celebrating BTS’s legacy.
As the backlash continues to grow, HYBE has not yet issued any official response regarding the controversy, Fans are now demanding clarity and fairness in the way BTS members’ achievements are acknowledged, urging the company to ensure that all members receive equal recognition for their contributions, both as a group and as solo artists.
With BTS members currently pursuing individual projects, fans remain vigilant, ready to call out any perceived injustice in the way their careers are managed and represented.
