BTS member V recently addressed growing privacy concerns and called for the revival of the fan-led Purple Ribbon Project, which began in 2018 to protect BTS at airports from overcrowding and mobbing
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BTS is no stranger to being followed after being noticed in restaurants, on the street, at concerts, and pretty much anywhere else. With rising security concerns and cases of stalking and breaking in within the squad, member V has taken it upon himself to quietly warn his admirers. In an audio-only live stream on July 28, the singer discussed the purple ribbon project, which the BTS ARMY carried out to safeguard stars during their airport arrivals and departures.
All about the Purple Ribbon Project
The fan-organised Purple Ribbon Project, which began in 2018 at the height of BTS' fame, arose from the group's fans' willingness to defend them from potentially harmful mobbing occurrences. Fans would congregate at airports to catch a glimpse of the group, but they would also prepare organised support using purple ribbons, which represented their loyal fan base's colour and were supposed to safeguard the members. Giving away satin purple ribbons to cheer on their favourite stars became a method for fans to connect with them. With their initiative, the fans created a spectacle that made global headlines.
BTS' V expressed a desire for the project to resume in order to protect personal space and avoid heavy crowding, since the group and other K-pop stars are subjected to extreme levels of privacy invasion. Recently, amid member SUGA's e-scooter DUI case in August 2024, fans returned to the internet version of the project, hoping to prevent the spread of incorrect information this time.
This time, V wants it back in action so he can get to the airports with more free area to wander around and show off his costumes. He wants to be able to pose for photos and interact with the reporters who come to take them.
Is V collaborating with Peggy Gou
Recently, there were reports that BTS' V was spotted hanging out at his previous military base and attended his SDT junior's military discharge. Photos of him from the occasion were posted online in communities and swiftly reached the singer, who was surprised by how rapidly the word spread. Among other updates from his time out and about in his motherland, images of the musician with children who appear to be from his hometown have circulated online. The exact dates of when they were shot are still unknown.
Among other developments, V was reportedly sighted hanging out with Peggy Gou, generating speculation about a potential collaboration. With many successes under her belt, the South Korean DJ might very well be planning something with the BTS member. The two were previously seen together in June, having dinner with pals such as renowned director Park Chan Wook and pianist Cho Seong Jin. It is unclear how their initial meeting came to be. According to one of her Instagram stories, he appears to have been in the studio with her. His presence has not been confirmed, though.
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