BTS members V (Kim Taehyung) and Jungkook recently sent the ARMY into a frenzy with their unexpected cameos in the Chinese drama The First Frost.
The subtle yet exciting detail was spotted in episode 26 of the series, where the female lead’s phone contacts were shown on screen, Fans with keen eyes immediately noticed that two of the contacts were saved as "V 1 Kang" and "J," both accompanied by profile pictures that strongly resembled V and Jungkook, respectively.
Taehyung spotted on popular C-drama First Frost!
— Taehyung Naver || 네이버 김태형 (@naver_taehyung) March 10, 2025
Eagle-eyed fans spotted that Taehyung was saved as one of the contacts in the female lead’s phone in episode 26 of the show!
Taehyung is everywhere! pic.twitter.com/0IGNIB4pxt
This minor yet significant discovery quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking widespread excitement among BTS fans, Many took to Twitter and Weibo to share their reactions, with comments like, "Not only Taehyung, Jungkook is also there! Look at the upper photo—it’s JK from 'Are You Sure' when he went skating!" The reference to Jungkook's past moment further heightened speculation that the show's production team might have intentionally included the two global superstars as a fun Easter egg for fans.
And I’m watching this drama because of this 😛😛😝
— ⓥ ꪜ🥢 ʷᶦᵗʰ v ⁴ᵉᵛᵉʳ Rêvé (@sundusthv) March 10, 2025
Not only taehyung there jungkook is also there look at upper photo of jk from are you sure when he went to sketing 🙂
— taekook 's love (@Pragati58057901) March 11, 2025
The First Frost is a spin-off of the widely popular drama Hidden Love, which captivated audiences with its heartfelt storytelling and romantic themes.
The newly released drama follows the life of Wen Yifan, a reporter who unexpectedly crosses paths with her high school love, Sang Yan, leading to a nostalgic and emotional journey of reconciliation and rekindled romance, The show recently concluded its 32-episode run, leaving fans with plenty to discuss, including this surprise BTS reference.
Although neither V nor Jungkook officially participated in the drama, their brief yet noticeable presence in the form of contact names and images reflects BTS’s immense global influence, The group’s reach extends beyond just music, making waves in various entertainment fields, including television, film, and even international drama productions.
This is not the first time BTS has been referenced in Asian dramas, as similar Easter eggs have appeared in other popular shows, proving just how deeply embedded the group is in pop culture, Whether intentional or just a casual nod, the unexpected shoutout to V and Jungkook in The First Frost has given ARMY another reason to celebrate their idols’ ever-growing presence in global media.
