BTS V's relatable daily life: A world star's best friend is his phone

BTS V has revealed an extremely ordinary and playful daily life, a complete departure from the overwhelming charisma he displays on stage. Although he is a global idol who travels the world to perform on massive stadium stages, his charm has become even more relatable as he was captured lying barefoot on the floor looking at his phone the moment the cameras turned off.

On the 19th, V posted several photos on his Instagram with the short caption "Curious." The post captured unadorned moments of his daily life, ranging from mirror selfies to relaxing and exercising at a golf course.

From the very first photo, V's unique sense of style is evident. Standing before a mirror in a black zip-up hoodie with a hat pulled low and headphones on, his attire is far from his stage costumes, yet his natural star power shines through the moment he gazes into the camera.

In particular, the scene that caught everyone's attention was him lying barefoot on the floor to rest. Lying on the floor in a comfortable T-shirt while staring at his phone is a familiar sight that anyone could have experienced at least once. Because he looks as if he has momentarily set aside the title of a global star, it provides fans with a different sense of intimacy.

V showed a variety of expressions, from staring blankly at the camera to pouting his lips or making playful faces. Rather than the polished expressions found in professional pictorials, he captured the spontaneous playfulness of the moment, showing a face different from the intensity he displays on stage.

His quirky side was even more apparent in a close-up selfie. He showed off his playful personality by drawing characters between his eyebrows to complete the name 'V,' giving a glimpse into his usually cheerful and free-spirited nature. In photos of him exercising at a golf course, he added fun by showing how he used his T-shirt in a unique way to block the sunlight, offering a peek into the star's private day.

The fact that this disclosure of daily life is drawing attention is not unrelated to V's current position. BTS is currently conducting a large-scale world tour based on their 5th full album 'ARIRANG' in 2026, and the official tour schedule includes stadium performances in major cities such as Los Angeles, South America, Asia, and Australia, following the United States and Canada.

Specifically, in Los Angeles, they held a total of four performances at SoFi Stadium on September 1, 2, 5, and 6. As the official BTS platforms have separately announced schedules for live and delayed streaming of these performances, this tour is being carried out as a massive project targeting the global fandom not only through venues but also online.

The photos released amidst such a schedule show another layer: 'V off-stage.' While he performs for tens of thousands of spectators on massive stadium stages, once he steps off the stage, he spends his ordinary resting time lying on the floor fiddling with his phone or enjoying exercise.

This temperature difference is also connected to the image for which V has been loved for a long time. While showing a strong presence in the realms of fashion and music, his way of narrowing the distance with fans through unexpected expressions and actions helps build the contrasting images of a 'perfect star' and a 'friendly human being' simultaneously.

In particular, while V presents a refined aesthetic in fashion brand and magazine pictorials, he has revealed a relatively free side on his personal SNS. These photos are an extension of that, as he naturally exposed his tastes, way of resting, and playfulness rather than flaunting high-end styling.

BTS's next steps are already underway. According to the official tour schedule, BTS will begin their South American performances in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 2, followed by scheduled dates in Lima, Peru, and Santiago, Chile. The tour will continue until 2027, with performances also scheduled in Australia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.

Ultimately, what catches the eye in this post is not the V of the glamorous stage, but the V on the other side. The fact that even a global star has times to lie comfortably on the floor looking at his phone, play golf, and make playful faces alone makes the star's image even more multi-dimensional.

He is an artist who completes performances in front of tens of thousands, but a person who becomes infinitely relaxed in daily life when the cameras are off. The short photos released by V showed that his natural human side can reach fans more closely than the massive title of 'World Star.'